Record Flood Fears Across Murrumbidgee Valley
Nationwide NSW flood alert reports rising waters from Gundagai to Wagga Wagga. Three hundred settlers flee Tea Tree and nearby towns as creeks burst banks and the Lachlan nears 1925 levels near Forbes. Rail service disrupted. Melbourne Express halted for flood relief. at Culcairn Billabong Creek crossings blocked. one fatality reported near Culcairn.
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Gundagai
Wasa
Gundaga
Tea
New South Wales
Forbes
Melbourne
Henty
Joan
Billabong Creek
Culcairn
Sharp rise in river floods Canberra region
Molonglo River reaches six year high flooding between Queanbeyan and Jerday and overtopping bridges. Acton bridge released debris and golf links submerged while Acton sports ground flooded. Queanbeyan River forces families to move to higher ground as floodwaters advance overnight. Canberra rainfall totals near two and a half inches in a 12 hour span.
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Queanbeyan
Jerday
Acton
Acton Sports Ground
Canberra
Aden
Acton Office
Acton Lridge
Ute
Commonwealth Bridge
Flooding and Road Washouts Hit Rural Areas in NSW
Torrential rain swamped Burrinjuck Dam and Burrinjuck area while surface water rose two feet at Burrinjuck and six feet above flood level elsewhere. Roads became impassable as bridges were swept away across districts including Ganmain Temora and Adsiong. Train service near Temora halted due to flood damage.
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Hay
Adsiong
Ganmain
Temora
Post Office to Save 260000 in Next Year
Economies in the Postmaster Department are planned for the next year totaling about 800001 pounds. Committees of experts visiting Melbourne seek to find ware and means to implement these savings. Proposed restrictions on movements and High Court involvement are noted. Currently 5000 pounds per annum is allowed for travelling, with plans to cut this.
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Melbourne
High Court of Australia
Mirbourne
Polar Quest Wilkins Undaunted
In Quernetown Ireland the explorer Wilkins presses on aboard the vessel Polar Quest despite setbacks. The report notes steady confidence and resolve as the crew prepares for the next leg of their journey.
Race Favourite Drops Dead In Odd Coastline Race
A stressed report recalls a race where the leading horse suddenly collapsed and died. Witnesses describe a tense moment as the favourite faltered, causing shock among spectators and shouts about bad air and polluting conditions aboard the vessel.
Floods Hit Victoria for Thirteenth Year Toughening Dairies
Severe floods sweep Shepparton and Yarrawonge regions with land submerged for weeks. Woolongong dairy district paddocks lie under water for over a fortnight. Rehwon faces rising floodwaters entering homes as cattle delays loom for months.
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Melbourne
Shepparton
Yarrawonge
Woolonus
Rehwon
Boy Narrowly Saved From Flood Waters After Burst Dam
Sydney report details 14 year old Eddie Roharmer nearly drowning when flood waters swept away his sulky. Gerald Davien steadied him and helped him reach safety as the horse bolted and vanished shortly after.
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Eddie Roharmer
Gerald ‘Davien Weing
Murray River Rise Report From Albury Weather
A cryptic note reports the Murray River rising after heavy rain near Albury. The item mentions hourly increases and calls attention to ongoing surface water levels, with scattered references to Byndney and Mobea in the context of recent storm conditions.
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Bydney
Murray River
Albury
Sheep's Back to Man's Suit Sets New Record
London news notes Price Ltd Leeda completes a suit of clothes for the Dominion Secretary from sheep’s fleece in 180 minutes, setting a new record and beating the previous 1808 Bradford emigrant record by nine hours. Sir Marcolt Campbell’s challenge is recanted.
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Marcolt Carpbellis
Bradford
England Australian air route delayed plans amid funding doubts
The England-Australian air route faces possible delays as the civil aviation department weighs refrenchment measures while preparing the Karachi to Calcutta leg. The project has cost £350,000 with only £60,000 more available. ground organization for the India route is nearly complete and meteorological services are arranged. Contracts exist for night flying in the Kapachi-Delhi sector if the service is scrapped, with Imperial Airways also considering continued operation.
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Civil Aviation Department
Karachi
Calcutta
Han Alrendy
Ue Trane
Flood in Malonglo River Reaches Record Heights Cited
A flood event along the Malonglo River described as a half flood occurred yesterday. Historical notes reference 1925 when the flood crest topped 31 feet above mean summer level at Commonwealth Avenue Bridge. The current expected maximum is about 15 to 16 feet.
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Malonglo
Commonwealth Avenue Bridge
Flooding Impacts Queanbeyan Molonie Rivers At Goongong
Readable sections describe rising rivers around Goobong Queanbeyan and Molonie with the Ver reaching high levels. The Queanbeyan River at Googong shows the water at 11 feet and rising, while the Molonie system floods Mill Lat and surrounding dairying areas. The Cotter watershed adds to inflows, threatening reservoirs and prompting warnings.
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Molonie
Googong
Queanbeyan
Cansberra
Tuldolet
Jockwan
Murrubidgee
Gooxong
Queanbeyan River
Emergency tax bill to be introduced today
The Legislative Assembly was notified by the Premier that a bill to impose and collect an emergency home tax will be introduced today by Mr Lang. The measure aims to fund urgent government needs and will be debated as soon as possible in session.
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Bydney
Legislative Assembly
Chw
Lomeron
French reply on Young Plan stalls central Europe relief plan
A council of Ministers prepared a counter proposal to President Hoover's Young Plan. It reaffirms maintenance of the plan and the German annuity but suggests accepting payments in marks via the Bank of International Settlements for Central European relief. The government faces tax increases and a need for a national development plan.
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Patib
Council of Ministers
Hoo
Bank of International
Europe
Saanog
Belgian Press Doubt American Motives in Belgium
A Belgian dispatch argues American motives in the Belgian suspension crisis appear dubious. It accuses Germany of bad faith and suggests U S aid plans will delay reparations, delaying a European-wide cooperation path. The piece frames America as attempting to safeguard capital at Belgium and France's expense.
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Brubsels
Helge
Germany
Hoover
France
Belgium
German Attitude on World War Debates and Hoover Plan
De Bruning urges frank change of stance to reveal common ground between France and America. Public watches Hoover proposal uptake as stock markets react. Communists argue impact on German workers amid legal battles over deliveries. The consensus holds the Young Plan dead.
Shameful delay sparks calls for prompt dominion aid
A London Morning Post critique condemns government delays in announcing plans to offer dominions the full moratorium benefits. It cites diplomatic circles and Paris views on the Young Plan, noting ongoing discussions and expected parliamentary questions this Friday.
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Great Britain
Scullin
Houser
Dominions
Australia
Daily Telegraph
Paris
Morning Post
Bulgium
France
Rail Chief Attacked by Mr Lang in Sydney
A rail chief was assaulted in Sydney as reports identify Mr Lang as the assailant. Police are investigating the incident and no further details of injuries have been released.
Plane Liberty's Attempt At Atlantic Flight Sparks Debate
In the Legislative Assembly Premier Lang criticizes Chief Railway Commissioner Cleary and the former government for appointing Aman at £5000 a year who failed to deliver. Otto Helolg and Hoira, pilots of the aeroplane Liberty, ignite tensions as they prepare for the wand Atlantic flight off Harbor Grace Newfoundland at 2.26 Eastern Tuesday.
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Cleary
Aman
Otto Helolg
Hoira
Liberty
wand-Atlantic
Flight of capital. Precautions in Spain.
RAN SEBASTION reports authorities in Spain remain vigilant to stem a flood of capital. Frontline guards intercepted two priests and several townspeople amid a roughly 200,000 pestian sum, much of which allegedly aimed at Duke Mersanduces.
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Spain
Bain
Ailepad
Mersanduces
Round the World Daring Flight Arrives in Harbour Grace
Waley Tost and Australian pilot Harold Gatty landed at Harbour Grace Newfoundland after a speed run from Roosevelt Field New York. They breakfasted briefly then refuelled and departed again, ignoring photographers as Gatty, born in Tasmania, calculated mid Atlantic position around 6 10 p m near halfway between America and Europe. News notes three trans Atlantic steamships had not reported in.
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Waley Tost
Harold Gaity
Roossvelt Field
New York
Naherworld
Pamerin
Gatty
Tasmania
Mie
Asx Fe
America
Europe
Mewe
Resignation from Ministry Over Economic Plan
The assistant Minister for Transport and War Service Homes C E Culley resigns from the ministry representing Denison Tasmania saying the economy plan conflicts with his beliefs. Former assistant minister for industry Holloway also resigns for the same reason, noting lack of agreement with cabinet proposals for economic stability.
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Transport and War Service Homes
C. E. Culley
Denison
Tasmania
Holloway
Industry
Ollowa
Australia
Rumor of Government Resignation After Major Bills Pass
After Mr Gully's resignation, Parliament rumors swirled last night that the Government would resign once the enemy bills were passed and seek the endorsement of the plan by the allies. Bills are expected to become law in about three weeks. A mandate for a three year plan was floated by Mr Bavilin amid cabinet silence. Labour members scoffed at the suggestion.
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Gully
Rumeue
Jon
Wil
Arntirmeur
Bavilin
Boma Labour
Fragmentary political note on ministerial resignation
A damaged OCR excerpt shows a political note asserting the speaker cannot align with Labour principles and hints at resignation as Assistant Minister. It mentions pensions for veterans, old age, and a break with colleagues and Cabinet members, expressed with personal sentiment toward a named recipient.
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Ion
Labour Party
Ideale
Reopening Uncertain for New South Wales Savings Bank
In Parliament Mr Parkhill pressed for a reopening date as funds gathered in the New South Wales Savings Bank. Prime Minister Scullin avoided a timeline, citing ongoing negotiations between the Commonwealth Bank Board and the NSW Savings Bank Commissioners and offering no further details.
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New South Wales Savings Mask
Parkhill
House of Representatives
Scullin
We Commonwealth Bank Board
New South Wales Savings Bank
Premier declines questions on government plan amid delicate range
Mr Lang silent as Premier refuses 10 questions from Moses Bandera and Buttenshaw about the government plan in amending with the Bank. He says a delicate range has been reached but promises to answer the House immediately once definite information is known.
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Bydney
Moses Bandera
Buttenshaw
Ammiguenation Wish Bank
Hospital tax on vehicles sparks public debate in Sydney
Tax proposed by hospitals for motor vehicles and motorcycles aims to raise capital for hospital upkeep. Critics call it inequitable, arguing it imposes a mandatory insurance burden with limited protections, while supporters say funds will strengthen hospital services.
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Sydney
Vale
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