Air Service Plans For London to New Zealand Route
A London plan outlines annual 1937 air service from England to New Zealand using flying boats and land planes. Five weekly departures envisioned with two flying boats to Zealand, two land planes via India, and a third flying boat to China via Borneo or Bangkok. Flight paths include Gulf landings and overland progress for safety, preferring sea skiffs for passenger rescue.
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England
Zealand
India
China
Borneo
Bangkok
Former Enemies to Meet in Paris
In Paris the International Federation of KiX Combatants and allied ex service groups plan talks with five German ex service men organisations under German approval to extend rapprochement. The British Empire Service League awaits results before possible 1986 world conference in London. The first swastika emblem on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe was laid by German ex service men in the presence of French observers.
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Uesday
Widac
International Fedetion of
Kix-Combatante
Dominions
Paria
Hitler
British Empire Service League
Rance Renge
Sailing tragedy as ships collide near Rhodo Mend
In early reports from FOCTOKIO a collision between the Sepenem steamer Mydori Maru and another vessel near Rhodo Mend leads to the sinking of the Midori Maru after a sudden impact. The Benes vessel crew flee to the engine room as the stern submerges.
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Tokio
Ira
Rhodo Mend
New Deal Faces Court Challenge in New York
Four large meat processing firms filed suit in the Gate Rates District Court challenging the Agricultural Adjustment Act. A temporary order blocked collection until July as arguments were set for a major constitutional test of federal farm policy.
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Remy Furthwe
Gate Rates District Court
Agriculhand
Golisetine
Plane death by own action in Jacksonville
A tragic accident in Jacksonville reports an aeroplane leap into the sea after a failed escape attempt. Pilot Clark struggled to stop passenger Marcy Hunter from exiting. Hunter, hired from South Carolina, disappeared after the first attempt.
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Florida
Ian
Marcy Hunter
South Carolina
Clark
Hunter
Wes
Gas Attacks Little To Fear in Sydney
Sydney speaker Cal F A McGuire told a London lecture at St John’s Ambulance Association Hall that residents could face gas attacks with minimal fear if they heed instructions. He urged public info on gas effects and protection, with organized medical response under military direction and proper precautions.
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Ht. John's Ambulance Association Hall
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F. A. McGuire
Gus Stresks
Oe Lydmey
Utilities Bill Faces Setback in Roosevelt Era
House debate turns to bribery charges as Representative from California accuses federal officials of promising relief funds to sway his vote on the Utility Control Bill. Senate leaders oppose the bill in its current form as President’s allies clash with opposition.
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Senate
House of Representatives
California
Influenza Epidemic Strains Sydney With Staff Shortages
The influenza outbreak in Sydney has caused 19 deaths in the metropolitan area this month, a high rate not seen since 1926. Ambulances transport 60 influenza patients to hospitals and many workers are on sick leave, with a major store reporting over 300 staff absent.
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Sydney
Ares la Atill
Empire Games aim to mark Sydney 150th anniversary
The Australian Empire Games Executive plans to hold the Empire Games in Sydney in January 1938 to coincide with Sydney's 150th anniversary. They seek £10,000 from the State Government to cover fares and accommodation for competitors and aim to attract delegates from 15 British colonies and Dominions.
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Sydney
Australia
Wool freights hopeful re reduction may prompt action
The wool buyers woolgrowers and shipowners failed to reach a freight reduction agreement yesterday. Deadlock may spur shipowners to act with further conferences likely. Woolgrowers still hope for a 44 per ton cut as talks continue.
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Bydney
Abipawnara
South Africa Wins Second Test on English Soil
South Africa bowled England out for 181 after declaring at 778 for seven then lunch. Safeskan and Langton each took four wickets, Crisp two. The win marks South Africa's first Test victory on English soil, with England 38 wins and 16 draws from 56 prior meetings, prompting mixed praise and calls for England to attack more in future tests.
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Crisp
England
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J. A. P. Chapman
Daily Telegraph
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Trade unions back 30 hour week in Australia
Melbourne reports that Mr Crofts of the Australian Trades Union Congress urged a 30 hour week at the Victorian Select Committee on working hours. He linked shortened hours to reducing unemployment and proposed a 20 percent rise in the standard of living alongside changes.
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Australian Trade ‘Unions Congress
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Select Committee
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Australis
Crofts
Australian Broadcasting Commission Considers Expansion Plan
The chairman declined to discuss policy details but said a survey of current resources will be completed in the coming days. He emphasized widening the programme and improving public service, with the selection of a new general manager postponed until branch surveys finish.
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Melbourne
Australian Broadcasting Commission
Woman Falls Cliff But Survives Miraculously
Margaret Barry 54 of Manly slipped along a narrow ledge and fell 30 feet near her daughter’s residence. Her clothing caught in a bush about 20 feet from the bottom, holding her for half an hour until fire brigade rescuers with a ladder freed her. She escaped with no injuries.
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Bydney
Mia
Margaret Barry
Manly
Fre Brigade
Britain weighs options as Italy crisis deepens
British ministers debate responses to the Abyssinian dispute with talks on possible League backed economic action if compromise fails. Reports note Italy and Abyssinia may be near a settlement, while September is floated as a potential military timeline.
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London
Britain
Italy
League
Rome
Milita
Iodlen Uapea
Abyssinia
Von Cramm Reaches Wimbledon Final Against Perry
German player Von Cramm defeats Budge in four sets to reach the Wimbledon men's singles final for the first time. The match saw a comeback after dropping the first set as Von Cramm won 4-6 6-4 6-4 before advancing to meet Perry.
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Wimbledon
Perry
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Britain
Australia
Hartigan Upsets Round in Wimbledon Women’s Singles
Australian Joan Hartigan defeats British defending champion Dorothy Round to reach the Wimbledon semifinal on the central court. Hartigan shows strong serving and driving as Round double faults twice, with Hartigan overcoming a late-set challenge to win the match and advance.
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Dorothy Round
Central Court
Wimbledon
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Bertigan
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Milas
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Daily Express
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Canadian Grain Marketing Sees Government U-Turn
Ottawa dispatch reports Bennett government retreat on nationalising storage and marketing. Amended bill to be introduced in House of Commons for third reading outlines a plan for a wheat board to stabilize prices and spread sales, linking Canadian wheat with world markets.
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