Burial at Scene of Death in Brisbane
The remains of Mr. J Ki Weetrey from the Stinson crash will be buried Saturday near the spot where found by Sr Bernard O'Reilly. A headstone will be erected at the request of his wife and relatives in England, with a fence around the grave. The centre propeller of the plant, undamaged, will be inscribed and presented to Bernard O'Reilly.
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Brisbane
J. Ki. Weetray
Stinson
Bernard O'Reilly
England
Bessidescet
Btlasane
Beaudesert
Desperate Madrid faces bread rationing amid riots
London reports from Madrid describe severe food shortages with bread limited to ten cents per person daily. Riots erupt in bread shops as insurgents surround districts near Alcazar and government forces move to surround Oviedo and Talavera, signaling a tense crisis.
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London
Madrid
Valencia
Teleferaph
Nied
Alcazar
Ovledo
Talavera
Financial Crisis Looms in France
France faces mounting financial strain with possible international upheaval as Paris struggles under reform costs. London watchers fear Britain’s stake in the crisis could draw it into a broader conflict, while Prime Minister Blum weighs secondary measures amid public unease and rising prices. The French press questions his appeal for unity as fear grows over food and fuel costs and the 40 hour week policy. The situation creates a tense national mood.
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Paris
France
London
Britain
Hitler
Dremier
M. Blum
Goth
M. ‘Blum
France Warns Against Interv tion Risks in Spain
Paris dispatches say Italy and Germany face many obstacles on the non intervention committee. Some fear international control of Spain may not start on March 4 as agreed. Blum warns fascist powers that France may lose freedom of action in Spain if they push their instructions.
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PARIB
Paris
Italy
Germany
Spain
M. Blum
Populeire
France
Bpain
Empire Settlement Debates In The Lords In London
Debates in the House of Lords over army estimates and imperial costs. The Commons discussed an expenditure around £80,006,000 with rising figures noted. Lords Marley and Goldney commented on colonies, Jewry, and national ambition amid fiscal and imperial questions. The session covered defense, imports, and Dominion policy as Tuesday into Wednesday talks continued.
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London
House of Commons
House of Lar
Lord Marley
Germany
Goldney
Stonehaven
Rmy
Corona Lion
Secretary for War memorandum on expenditures and funds
The memorandum outlines proposed allocations and increases in expenditures totaling 682,174,000 for petlmates, an rise of 426,293,000 over 1038. It notes the need to fund seing expenditure and equipment, works and services, including a large munition supplier. The proposal references consolidated funds under the Loans Bil.
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A. Dutt
Military expansion drives expenditure rise in 1987
Captain Dutt-Cooper notes higher spending due to expansion and acceleration of the military programme. He cites mechanisation, modernization of the army, improved home and overseas defences, and conversion of Territorial divisions into anti aircraft units. The army establishment grows from 1014 figures to 168,900 including India, with boosts for infantry, Royal Tank Corps, and new craft units.
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India
Royal Tank Corp
Coat Dot
Italian Silence and Massacre Report Sparks Government Denial
Fragmentary text notes a government spokesman dismissing details on Abyssinian affairs, accusing rival governments of withholding information about colonial reverty and exaggeration. The readability is limited and names or precise events are unclear.
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Spakor
Bargaining in Radio Industry Advances in New York
A report from New York states General Electric Co. agreed to hold a collective bargaining conference with the United Electrical and Radio Workers Association. The aim is to discuss wage policy, union renumeration and working conduct in the company’s fifteen plants. About six to eight exhibits were proposed for protection.
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New York
General Electric Co
United Electrical and Radio Workers’ Association
British Defence Loan Reported By Daily Mail
The Daily Mail reports Britain will issue the first defence loan to raise about £100 million. Details indicate the loan will be counted as a rapid funding measure to support wartime defence efforts.
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London
Thursdny
Daily Mail
Security Pacts Shape Britain's Europe Policy Debate
In a House of Lords discussion on foreign affairs, ministers warned against isolation while stressingBritain must balance ties to Western Europe with concerns over a possible Soviet-Franco threat. The government argued that obligations under the Covenant remain valid, and Britain will strengthen its economic, military, and industrial output to build a just power capable of maintaining peace without provoking conflict.
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London
Wednessayi Ng
House of Lords
Tucay
Halifax
Salwey
Uae
Europe
Central
Eaxternurope
Party of Europe
Mishap at Mascot Sydney during training flight
Picot Squadron leader Lendr D. Hioddart was instructing pupil Ayer when a wheel failed on takeoff at Muscat. The plane veered and overturned. Hioddart was internally injured while the pupil and aircraft escaped unharmed. Damage valued at £100. Brextdn Jambra had been flying in Avutyal for the Melbourne Centenary Air Rate.
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Sydney
Picot
D. Hioddart
Ayer
Wanauss
Ford Smith Aerodromie
Muscat
Sinc
Malbourne
Australian car prices prompt debate on local factory
George Strack of the Chryaige Hexpont Corp tells the Tart Buwrd that American cars sold in Australia at 4400 would rise by 100 pounds if made locally and the company would not open an Australian factory. Secretary Ly Whithall of the Associated Chambers of Manufacture notes UK firms produce 5000 to 10000 units yearly at low prices, suggesting feasible Australian motor vehicle output with costs about yell wvar 6000 extra.
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Rydney
George Strack
Chryaige Hexpont Corporation
Aik Walle Div
Australia
Avatrana
Iourkel
Ly Whithall
United Kingdon
Yell
Spanish Consul Leaves Sydney for Spain
Thursday the Spanish Consul General Signor Pedro de la Gual announced he handed over consulate archives to the Italian consul and would depart tomorrow for Spain. He booked passage by the Monterey, due to sail soon.
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Sydney
Consu
Spain
Signor
Pedeu de Gual
Monterey
Valle
Critics Admit Mistake As Australis Underestimated London
Australis critics concede error after misjudging Avatrasta power of recovery. The London test draw prompts praise for Bradman and the Australian batting display. The Daily Mail notes England’s near rubber win would have shifted with steadier innings. royalty and officials send warm congratulations to Bradman and Australia. Melbourne dispatch reports official messages from Governor General and King George VI.
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Bradman
Bradmen Han Nee More
George Fitt
England's Share Of The Test In Melbourne
England's share of the test earnings in Melbourne is reported as £20 83 percent, reflecting match receipts and related profits across the tour. The figure highlights the financial returns from the Melbourne test matches within the England side's touring revenues.
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Melbourne
England
British anger over Ribbentrop speech at Leipers Fair
A News Chronicle correspondent reports von Ribbentrop speech in Britain sparked cabinet anger and nearly halted diplomatic exchanges. The piece notes a question to be asked tomorrow regarding the matter.
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London
Thronicle
Britain
von Ribbentrop
Lieperg Fair
Canadian Leader to Talk With Roosevelt After Italian Rail Disaster
A ruined railway crash in Italy near Udine leaves two dead and several injured as a runaway engine plows through a station crowd. Canadian Prime Minister McKenzie King plans talks with President Roosevelt amid concerns over the incident’s political impact and potential neutrality issues.
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Rome
Washington
Mtr
Roosevelt
Dtates
Lad
RIFT WITH ROME ON Hapsburg Question
London reports the Austrian Chancellor Dr Schusch nigg cancelled his planned visit to Rome amid Italian hostility to the restoration of the Hapsburgs. He aims to press the restoration despite warnings, seeking Czech Slovak and British French backing while courting German support.
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London
Schuschnigg
Rome
English Lovers in Spain Face Imprisonment Threats
London dispatch reports a dramatic claim by a man to a reporter that marriage to Jessica Freeman-Mitford, 19, daughter of Lord Redesdale, would incur imprisonment. He and his 18 year old nephew of Mr. Winston Churchill state they will press ahead with marriage despite threats, viewing it as a matter of convenience and not ownership of life.
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London
Renee
Wabise
Jeusica Freeman-Mitford
Lord Redesdale
Igen Reowally
Wington Churchill
Hitler Praise Report From Sydney University Expert
Professor H. Roberts of Sydney University described an interview with Herr Hitler and said the German leader impressed him more than expected. He noted that Hitler would rally Germany behind any declaration of peace and that German industry supported war readiness if needed.
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Sydney
H. Roberts
Sydney University
Europe
Miter
Roberts
Germany
Bin
Hitler
Seven Killed in Polson Dam Landslide Tragedy
Seven men were killed in a rock slide at Polson Dam in Montana as they excavated at river bottom. Three others were seriously injured while attempting rescue. The collapse was caused by sudden melting snow loosening rock.
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Polson
Montana
Widmneday
Polson Dam
Inquiry into loss of Stinson plane in Sydney
The Minister for Betuice Parkhill said an unopened inquiry by the coroner and the Air Accidents Investigation Committee is adequate to elucidate all information regarding the Stinson disaster. He added that if these inquiries do not provide a clear answer, a further inquiry would be considered.
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Sydney
Parkhill
Air Accidents Investigation Committee
Aceault
Lyons Tribute Honors Bernard O'Reilly for Aerial Search
A Brisbane public meeting highlighted Mr Bernard O Reilly for locating the Stinson airliner wreck and guiding rescue teams. The Prime Minister offered congratulations, praising his magnificent effort as an inspiring example to Australian manhood for generations.
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MR. Lyons
MR. O'Reilly
Bernard O'Railly
Mr Lyata
Brisbane
Senate
Bernard O'Reilly
Fascist Proposals to Boost Italian Birth Rate
The Fascist Grand Council approves a seven point plan to stimulate births. Priorities include favoring large families in employment, instituting family wages, revising measures to encourage larger families, maintaining steady standards of living, expanding loans, creating a centralized birthrate office, and establishing provincial boundaries to aid aging populations.
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Rome
Sincedusxotint
Grand Council
Malian poet plans death by dissolving body in bath
A British United Press dispatch from Dardone reports Gubrisle D’Annuncia, the Malian poet and patriot, proposing a method of death by dissolving his body in a bath as a planned act of self demise. The note quotes his death wish and signals his insistence on hastening an end amid political turmoil and cabinet meetings.
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London
Gubrisle D'Abnunao
Bath
United Preas
Dardone
Canberra
Mareles
Par- Maton
Lyona
Wiecol Teaguea
Privy Council
James
Lyons
Commonwealth
Pacific
Canalis
Lyana
Henry Gullett
Canada
Itu
Euler
Tie
Radio Equipment Saves Plane From Mishap Over Brisbane Morning
A plane en route to Brisbane from Sydney experienced a gear defect on approach, delaying landing. The pilot kept the undercarriage retracted briefly, then followed instructions to divert to Melbourne or Brisbane, landing safely after safety devices engaged. The Brisbane to Sydney return later that afternoon was canceled to repair the gear.
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Wirliere
Stine
Dydney
Brisbane
Limmore
Bridhane
Ubemir
Amh
Theld
Bydney
Cricketers Win at Soccer in Uneven Match
Reported result shows cricketers triumphing in a soccer match with goals by Vitorita Emery Tomma and Beavers, Hammond, and Nigton contributing. The text is garbled but indicates a cricket players versus soccer context with multiple scorers.
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Thuroday
Englis
Vitorita Emery Tomma
Beavers
Ete Voce
Hammond
Nigton
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