Queanbeyan Show attendance breaks records and profits rise
Attendance on Saturday shattered records at the Queanbeyan P and A Association Show with gate receipts over £300 on the second day and £366 for the two days. The association expects a sizable profit as gate takings nearly match prize outlays, reflecting ongoing improvements to grounds and facilities. Judges praised many exhibits though fine art classes lagged. main events included hunting, jumping, trotting, and sporting heats.
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Queanbeyan P. and A. Association
A. Percival
Forthcom
Queanbeyan
Glenfield
Country Women's Association
C.W.A
Tear Gas Bombs Explode in Six Broadway Theatres
Six Broadway theatres in New York suffered a coordinated tear gas attack as timing devices triggered bombs. Twenty seven people were injured or affected by smoke while patrons outside coughed. police suspect an ushers union plot amid general labor unrest in the United States.
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New York
United States
Broadway
Sal
Lost airliner wreck found with two survivors in Brisbane Park
A Stinson mail plane disappeared last Friday on Brisbane to Sydney route. It was found in Brisbane National Park in McPherson Range about 50 miles south. Two passengers Mr Proud with a broken leg and Mr Binstead survive. five others died. A rescuer, Mr O Reilly, located the wreck after riding through the mountains. A search party planned but halted due to darkness.
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Brisbane
Stinson
Sydney
Brisbane National Park
McPherson Range
Proud
Binstead
Westray
Alrines
Australia
Reilly
Youths Prayer Prepared for Coronation Week
The Bishop of Norwich prepared a form of prayer and intercession for youths across the Empire during Coronation Week. The prayer praises disciples of Jesus in every language and emphasizes four loyalties to God, the King, the country and the Empire, and to our best selves as children of God. It notes the King’s courage, industry, and care for workers, peace, and unity as the head of a growing family.
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London
Norwich
Empire
Britain
Coronation Hesitation Over Halli Selassie Envoy
The Times notes a cautious shift in coverage of the invitation to Halti Selassico for the coronation aiming to curb exaggerated reactions. Britain risks a prolonged dispute that could disrupt the coronation mood, as Rome reports Mali may object to Dr. Martin representing Halli Selassie.
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London
the Times
Lollan Press
Halti Selassico
Britain
Britainia
Italy
League
Rome
Malye
Halli Selassie
Dr. Martin
Court dress waived for coronation signals party shift
Following the Earl Marshal's hint that evening dress will be allowed at the coronation instead of court dress, the Parliamentary Labour Party Executive has decided Labour leaders will attend in formal attire.
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London
Earl Marshal
Labour Party
French Premier Blum Defies Critics In Debated Policy Stand
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies backed Premier Blum by 361 to 209 as he refused to change policy or form a nationalist government. Flandin’s invective drew outcry and accusations of leading France toward catastrophe, while Blum defended a national interest stance and unity beyond party politics.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Blum
Chamber
M. Flandin
Popular Front
France
German Protest Over Dardanelles Clause Sparks Turkish Tension
A German protest against specific Dardanelles provisions at Montreux challenges Russia passage rights for battleships. The move, tied to anti-Soviet sentiment and influence over international affairs, surprised observers. A Turkish-leaning paper defends Turkey’s security stance despite Germany’s opposition.
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Montreux
Turkey
Labour MPs to wear evening dress at Speaker's levee
Following a decision privy councillors and Labour members of the House of Commons were instructed to wear evening dress. None of the Labour MPs wore court dress at the levee and in future they will wear evening dress except those entitled to wear service uniform.
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House of Commons
Fire on ship Duntroon near Port Adelaide
The Duntroon reached Adelaide at 9 pm with a fire apparently under control in No 4 hold. The fire reignited when hatches opened but was subdued within 20 minutes. Earlier, the blaze broke out Friday night while en route to Fremantle in the Great Australian Bight, about 350 miles from Port Adelaide. Captain I J Lloyd reported fire in No 4 hold returning to Port Adelaide at 7:45 pm, and at 6:10 am today wirelessly said the fire was under control as the vessel approached the outer harbour by 7 pm.
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Port Adelaide
Outer Harbour
Italian Air Base fortifies Malta substitute threat in Mediterranean
A brief decree bars flying over the dof arin and its waters near Malta. Italian fortifications around the island grow as strategic importance increases for the Axis. The French port of Pahtellaria, smaller than Malta, sits to command Narrows dividing the Western and Eastern Mediterranean, enhancing wartime leverage.
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London
Dof Arin
Alice
Comae
Pahtellaria
Malta
Mediterranean
Italy
Belgium Lifts Wheat Rye and Barley Import Duties
Belgium has abolished import duties on wheat rye and barley announced in Brussels on Saturday. The move reduces trade barriers for grain imports and may impact prices and supply for farmers and millers in the region.
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Brussels
Belgium
Pit Strike Ends as Demands Are Granted in Newcastle
The North Wallarah colliery strike ended at 9.30 pm with miners returning to the surface after officials assured full satisfaction of their demands. Crowds cheered as miners rode bikes with pit lamps. Women’s committee members and Miners’ Federation officials met the company representative to seal the agreement, later signed by management.
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Newcastle
North Wallarah
Swansea
Womens’ Committee
Company
Hoare
Simpson
Miners’ Federation
Australia
Douglas Blewart
Jani@r Harrison
Newcastle Ambulance
Northern Miners
Charles M McDonald Dies In Sydney After Short Illness
Mr Charles M McDonald longtime mining and shipping industry figure dies at a private Darlinghurst hospital after a brief illness. Born in Glasgow 1882 he held roles with Northern Colliery Association Mine Owners Insurance Postal Reduction League and Employers Federation NSW among others. Survived by widow three sons and two daughters.
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Sydney
Darlinghurst
Charles M. McDonald
McDonald
Northern Colliery Association
Mine Owners’ Insurance, Ltd
Postal Reduction League
Employers’ Federation of
New South Wales
Glasgow
Victoria
Australian Steamship Owners’ Federation
Melbourne
North Coast Steam Navigation Company, Ltd
Howard, Smith, Ltd
Northern Collieries Association
Ownjera' Insurance, Ltd
Commonwealth Coal Administration
Commonwealth
Employers of
Australia
International Labor Organisation
Geneva
Badcock and Gregory Shine as Australia Rally to 593
In a dramatic day at the crease Bradman fell early as Badcock top scored with his first test century and Gregory contributed a patient, stylish innings. Fleetwood-Smith ended play with a glorious six as England’s bowlers struggled to contain Australia’s onslaught. The 77,181 crowd watched a day of high drama with Verity’s greater restraint and Hardstaff’s fielding brilliance shaping the test.
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Australia
Bradman
Badcock
Ross Gregory
Boundary
McCabe
Fleetwood-Smith
Freworks
Tivesn
Verity
Jand
Farnes
Allen
Voce
Fingleton
Rigg
Gregory
Hardstaff
Ly Gregory
Badcock Gregory
Oldfield
Nash
Damaged liner Llandovery Castle hit by mine in Mediterranean
Captain Asa abadaeon Vine Lylen aboard the liner reports the vessel was seriously damaged after the explosion likely from a mine. A passenger recalls seeing an object resembling a periscope before the blast. War risk rates for French Fleet trade in the region rise sharply. Commander Locker Lampson will push Mr Anthony Eden in Commons to identify the mine’s authors and preventative steps. Paravanes may be used by British ships to surface and destroy mines.
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Asa Abadaeon Vine Lylen
Ainer Seepeerers Cortes
Gibraltar
Marseilles
Mediterranean
Locker Lampson
Anthony Eden
Commons
Llandovery Castle
Telegraph
Record crowds at British Industries Fair draw 75000 attendees
The British Industries Fair reported record attendances totaling 75 000 up by 10 000 from last year. Business was satisfactory with high demand for Australian dried fruits at about ten percent higher than expected and Australian and New Zealand dairy product sample sales tripling.
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London
New Zealand
Flower Exhibits Shine at Queanbeyan Show
Queanbeyan flower section features stunning blooms with asters and dahlias. C E Coleman among top dahlia exhibitors. Gladioli champion entered by Carew, "Our Reflection" from Canberra praised given recent adverse weather. Mrs B Lewis of Queanbeyan dominates decorative arrangements with ferna and autumn displays.
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Queanbeyan
Coleman
Carew
Canberra
B. Lewis
Quean
Ferna
Non-competitive exhibit showcases vivid blooms and greenery
The non-competitive exhibit organized by Mr. Fred Warren of Cooma Road drew attention and added color to the scene. Gladioli and dahlias dominated, with attractive arrangements of ferns, palms, aspidistras, basket begonias, and nerines (spider lilies).
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Fred Warren
Cooma Road
Wood chopping contest draws keen entries and wins
The wood chopping events drew strong interest with good entries. In the Championship class Braidwood challenger Nevill Fensom defeated the Australian 15 inch leg champion by two blows, as Fensom cut 12 inch leg in 35 seconds. Colin McRae won the 14 inch underhand chop, and Fensom added the day’s handicap. A. Cousin of Canberra won the novice event. Leo Appo and Doyle staged a tree felling display before a crowd.
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Taxemen
Braidwood
Nevill Fensom
Fensom
Colin McRae
A. Cousin
Canberra
Ring Events at Show Crowded with Winners Across Classes
A noisy show page lists numerous class results from gentlemans and pony events to galloway hacks and harness divisions. Winners include R Chittock, J Crisp, M Wheatley, R Cocks, FR Wilder, Mrs Edwards, O J Stear, Thelma Edlington, and many others across riding, driving, and canine sections with champions named in each category.
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R. Chittock
T. H. Edmonds
C. Bones
J. Newman
J. Crisp
D. W. Heaney
Galloway
Mias
E. A. Wheatley
L. Edlington
FR. Wilder
R. H. Cocks
FR. Chittock
J. C. Crisp
X. Wilder
G. Sheehan
BR. Wilder
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Doyle
le Wes
Will Ap Ky
Bydney
San Compate
J Southwell
I. P. Davia Co. J. Sainsbury
RK. Held
Wes
Ushers
Discovery
National Park
O'’Reilly
Lamington Plateau
Canberra Times
Serene Mae Soe
Lainie
Ner Anadamian
Boe Mouner
O'Reilly
Hinstead
Chin “Eins
Germany
Duntroon
Adelaide
MR. C. M. McDonald
England
Leo Appo
Jocal
Ange
Anne
Wesewey
F. Bomers
Joe Southwall
Burrows
Phyl McInnes
Mra. G
Job
Mrs
T. Pickard
A. Sullivan
C. J. Gaimsbury
W. J. Tracey
R. Reid
EeGi He P. Davies
Bar
Leng
Seneca Mn Terabe
P. Davies
Galmabury
Atvide
FR. Reid
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