Bing Crosby to Visit Australia Amid Sporting Trade Talk
Sydney reports John Kemnebeck claims Bing Crosby plans an Australian visit as Paramount and Ettime Perying Lida discuss a possible purchase of an Australian spark plug brand. Crosby’s exact arrival date and venue remain unconfirmed, with negotiations continuing.
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Sydney
John Kemnebeck
Austral
Paramount Ettme
Perying
Lida
America
Bing
Australia
Canberra Forecast: Coastal First Fine Then Unsettled Snow
Canberra forecast notes a fine start along the coast with a cold misty night and snow on the southern tablelands. Weather later turns unsettled with showers and fresh to strong squally west to south west winds.
Speeding up NSW rail travel urged for Canberra link
The Canberra Times argues for faster NSW rail service including Melbourne line improvements and a revised Canberra Goulburn Yass junction. It proposes a Canberra bus connection to Ware, shifting Canberra carriages to Melbourne express at Queanbeyan, and eliminating redundant Queanbeyan to Goulburn night trains to save time and cost.
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Albury
Canberra
Yass
Goulburn
Melbourne
Ware
Yasa
Queanbeyan
Cooma
Air service growth fuels Australian transport plan
Fragmented OCR text discusses rising air traffic and evolving service patterns in Australia. It references port installations, new routes, and development efforts by aviation authorities. Details are unclear due to damaged text but point to expanding air links and improved connectivity.
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New South Wales
Railways
Australia
Chain Letters Crown Law Opinion In Disarray
AYONEY reports Monday that the poll finds the Crow for report on the legal position regarding chain letters sweeping the state. The report is expected in a day or two. The legal opinion in the matter remains contested as a major topic of city discussion. Reports mention many stolen items and substantial returns.
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Ayoney
So-tay
Peruous
Snowstorm Disrupts Highland Roads and Residents
Snow deluge sweeps the Highlands causing travel disruption. Mt Hotham residents report isolation as heavy snow blocks roads and daily routines. Local authorities warn of continuing conditions and urge caution for travelers.
Canberra ALP nominates three for Advisory Council
Canberra Branch of the ALP has reserved three nominations for selection to the Advisory Council. The annual meeting noted improved enrollment figures at Grammar Echonl and a healthy school finances trend with a substantial surplus this year. The meeting praised Parents and Friends Society for fundraising and noted staff strengthening, new courses, a hospital ward, a school doctor, and planned new wings to accommodate rising enrolment.
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Canberra
ALP
W. J. Axtwarday
Niely
Jwolenice Laboratory
Deakt
B Jones
Vastern
L.S. Bracegirdie
C. W. K. Moore
B.agrdc
Otago
Hi. A. Peterson
H. 8. Richards
Echo
Court Order Floated Sydney, Bonday
Henry Gillard aged 4 faced court on charge of failing to obey an order. He was accused of taking six children from his wife on a yacht, then found by a posse. Gillard asked to place the boy in a pod school. The magistrate fined him £20 plus £4 30 in expenses.
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Sydney
Bonday
Henry Gillard
Ben
Snc
Posses
Ord Howe Isingh
Giffard
Stephenson
Boulder Dam Project Hit By Government Worker Strike
Washington reports a pro gram strike affecting Boulder dam construction as about 4800 workers walk out. Extra police guard the site to prevent clashes if officials try to restart work. Strikers demand a partial, no personal, lacrosse in pay and a change in hours.
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Washington
Progranme
Vasl
Raat
Sydney Jones and Evert win Amspelater foursome title
Miss Sydney Jones and Miss Evert captured the Amspelater foursome championship at Kenning, repeating in a tie for the second time this year. The victory marked another triumph for the duo as they defeated rivals in a close match, with Robertson and Hermendry poor in the final stages.
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Sydney
Sydney Jones
Evert
Anoa
C. Robertson
Misu J. Hermend
Tragic Cable Pylon Death in London
Electrician William Shaw died while working atop a pylon after a safety strap failed to release him from 11 000 volt live wire. His companion Ridge was knocked to the ground and injured. A linesman Bowler attempted rescue but bystanders blocked him. Shaw left a widow and infant.
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London
William Shaw
Tinauman
Shaw
Ridge
Sebselent Mans
Linesmas Harbert Bowler
Climty Ie
National Debt Meeting at Canberra Plans £6 Million Fund
Acting Treasurer R G Covey will miss the Sydney meeting of the National Debt Sinking Fund Commission in Canberra. The group, incl. Sir Kroest Riddie and Sir Frank Gavan-Duffy, will plan spending about £6,000,000 to reduce state debts and buy Commonwealth Securities for cancellation, with NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania listed for reductions.
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R. G. Covey
Wnable
Sydney
National Debt
Canberra
Kroest. Riddie
Commonwealth Bank
Frank Gavan-Duffy
High Court
G. 8. Knowles
Bolicltor
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Senate Vacancy Rumors At Sydney In Chamber Talk
In Sydney a senate vacancy rumors swirl after the death of T Courtenay. Names including Mr Potts Mr Hall Mr Arking Bir Chirk iitonenthal Mr W Manfred MLC and Mr T D Mutch are mentioned in today’s robbie jornal.
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Sydney
Brondlay
T. Courtenay
Potts
D. F. Hall
G. Arking
Bir Chirkiitonenthal
W. Manfred
Mlc
T. D. Mutch
Cheaper Power for Sydney City Council Meeting Passes Petition
A Sydney city council meeting in the afternoon considered a petition for lower electricity charges affecting about 150000 pounds annually. The action aims to reduce costs for residents and businesses, with the council weighing options to secure cheaper power.
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Sydney
Cy Council
British Ex-Service Men Welcomed in Berlin
British ex service men are welcomed in Berlin as crowds cheer with Hitler salutes. Reports describe thousands rating their arms and the German gathering in a moment of wartime civilian display.
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Berlin
Unclear OCR fragment on plane incident near harbour
Readable text describes a plane near a harbour with confusion over names and details. No clear event, date, or outcomes are established in the fragment.
Smith Murder Trial Reveals Brady Threats and Allege Statements
An alleged statement by Brady describes coercion and threats about unpaid money and a plan to harm Smith. The document details Brady pressuring the witness with violence and surveillance, including references to bank, cheques, and a fear of exposing the witness. The transcript shows police cross examination on Brady’s whereabouts and the timing of the statements amid Brady’s custody.
Public Service The Association meeting and executive notes
July focuses on preparing for the annual meeting at Albert Hill on August 19 with social events. Ballot papers will allow seasoned members to vote on branch vice president and other posts. Central Executive handles arbitration over a graded pay system, with five classes and multiple grades, seeking to balance salaries and promotions while reviewing proposed ranges and external policy alignment.
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Walle
Albert Hill
Ranch Council
Nat
Ranch Counciliac
D. A. Dodda
Taxation Office
R. A. Feld
Health Department
P.8
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Gumber Meaders
Auce A & Sn
Lysaght’s
Wanda
Torekeepere
Amenis Lysaght Bros. & CO. Ltd
SDGE
Phoenix Assurance CO. Ltd
OGM
Benafia
Hew South Wales
Garner Pitt & Bridge Bireots
Gydnay
Canbelra Properties Ltd
the Ganberra Times
AIR Service
Mre Zn Ook
Mr Seat
Ertay
Seer Causa
Deehls
Aol
Crown Law Opinion
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ALY
Boulder
Meiy
Sydney Und
Amettnurne
Sinking Fund Commission
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Smith
Holmes
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Brody
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Williams
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North Sydney Poet Office
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Holmen
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Water Police
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CEE
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Service
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Publc Service Journal
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High Council of Public Service Asagelations
High Council
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Commonwealth Service
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