Thetis inquiry set as R101 sequel in London
Justice Bucknill will preside at an inquiry into the loss of the submarine Thetis under the Evidence Act, mirroring the R101 airship disaster inquiry. Prime Minister Chamberlain told Parliament that weather worsened during lifting attempts, heavier wires and more power needed, salvage craft withdrawn pending better conditions.
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London
Bucknill
Laas
Thetis
Rio
Mr. Chamberlain
House of Commons
Chamberlsin
House of Lords
Historic Meeting Of King Washington And President Roosevelt
King George and President Roosevelt met at Union Station in a private, cordial gathering with officials and families. The procession moved to the White House as 50 tanks and 42 fighters stood by, with 600000 spectators lining the route in a sweltering heat.
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Washington
George
Roosevelt
Union Railway Station
Ube
Beret Service
Royal visit sparks tense moments as train delays and warnings surface
Reported turmoil surrounds Their Majesties King George and Queen with partial details of a failed pilot train overtaking the royal procession north of Harrinburg. Police cordons guard alleged radical gathering sites while officials reveal an anonymous warning to sensitive locations. President Roosevelt praises the good will between nations as millions line the route in Washington.
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Cumwal
Aimites Uce
Hurrinburg
Slelay Keprortty
Sweeney
Britain
United States
Hull
State Department
New York
Washington “Daily News
Wimer
Sir Ronald Lindsay
Admiral Byrd
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J. P. Morgan
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Stra
Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Falion
United Blarea
Mr. Roosevelt
Tare
Hax
Canada
Wan
Example of Friendship and Peaceful Island Settlement
The King and I note a recent two island dispute in the central Pacific between England and America. They proposed joint use and a gentleman's agreement to defer sovereignty for 50 years, a peaceful method to avoid conflict and promote commerce between America and Australasia and with broader benefits for all nations.
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England
America
Australasia
Uix
Fslands
Progress Association moves to extend hall services
At the Wal Progress Association meeting on Wednesday plans were made to reopen talks with the Department of the Interior to extend electricity to Hall and to pursue a water supply. Officers were elected including Kilby as chair and Southwell as treasurer, with Rochford and Gudgeon among those urging government support for a mains extension to serve a growing population.
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Hie Wal Progress Association
Wormonlayight
Department of the Interior
Hall
Sinc Uedhled
Ie Kilby
W. Suthwell
Rockford Hell
Kilby
Naval Wireless Station
Iso
New South Wales
Mr. Rochford
Burrinjuck
Hull
Ss Commonwealth
Gudgeon
N. Coulten
Menarx
A. Pearson
N. Coulter
National Council plan for defence projects outlined
The article outlines a proposed National Council to oversee public works with defence emphasis. It would include Commonwealth and State premiers and ministers, classify projects, and prioritize works in power transport and water conservation, tied to the Defence Department’s industrial panel.
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National Council
Defence Department
Notice of Department Action on Local Road Hazard
The department will address a dangerous overhanging tree and a path near Waile Park Church. Councilors Gungeon and Coulton moved to warn the Yarrowlumiy Ble Council to remedy the hazard between Morris and Waile Park Church, with Mr. Rochford noting the issue.
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Messrs
Gungeon and Coulton
Morris
Waile Park
Rochford
Memorial Diggers Concert Planned at Albert Hall
A concert at Albert Hall, Wodrae ny, on June 2, will raise funds for the A F memorial to be laid at Canberra general cemetery. A Sydney concert party led by Feuik Lamadaine will join the local Diggers and Canberra club in an entertaining program.
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Chniworea
Albert Hall
Wodraeny
A.F
Canberra General Cemetery
Sydney
Feuik Lamadaine
White
Canbarre Mail Ubott
Labour May Lose Seat in Brillant Electoral Contest
Report suggests Labour could lose the Brillant seat as votes are still being counted. Dr. W. Brown as an independent challenger trails with a small majority and 623 ballots yet to be tallied, while Labour holds the incumbent position.
Australia’s Overseas Trade Figures Change May Balance
For 17 months ended May Australia showed a favourable overseas balance of £10 428 000 sterling, compared with £13 sterling in the prior year. May featured an unstable commodity balance but a bullion surplus, yielding a total favourable balance of £881 000 sterling.
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