£250000 Aircraft Testing Lab Planned for Melbourne
A special committee urges immediate establishment of an aircraft and engine testing laboratory in Melbourne funded by a total appropriation of £250,110 to boost Australian manufacturing. The plan includes an £80,000 standards laboratory, testing centres, and exploratory work aimed at developing auto and aircraft industries, with the facility near an aerodrome for scale production. The report stresses Australia’s need for independent raw-material sources and notes electrical and metalworking sectors require robust national research to prevent production stoppages.
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Melbourne
Australia
Witgehog
Adda Ube
Blue Riband Record For Normandie Beats Queen Mary
Commander Thareux of the Normandie announces a new blue riband crossing from Ambrose Light to Bishop Rock, 2978 miles in 4 days 6 minutes 27 seconds at 3.99 knots, surpassing Queen Mary’s prior time on the shorter 2708 mile course. The ship completed a two month overhaul with four new blade propellors and tight alloy blades, reflecting a strong headwind on the voyage from New York.
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Paris
Thareux
Normandie
Bishop Rock
Scilly Tales
Queen Mary to Try Again in Coronation Week
London experts believe Queen Mary will attempt another royal engagement during Coronation Week after illness sidelined her, with officials hopeful she will recover in time for events surrounding the monarch’s ceremonial duties.
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Queen Mary
London
Mary
Captain's Flat to regulate new homes in response to shanty town fears
Yarrowlumia Shire Council discussed preventing insanitary and shoddy housing at Captain's Flat as large scale building is expected. The council will require planned submissions and council permission before construction, citing past mines era shanties in Bugtown built from old iron and sacks to prevent a repeat of those conditions.
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Captain's. Flat
Yarrowlumia
Parsons
Gaptsin
Belgium King Leopold Visits England Amid European Pressure
Belgium King Leopold and British Foreign Secretary Eden meet at a Belgian Embassy dinner in London. Talks reportedly cover colonial questions, Tanganyika, and the Congo headwaters. The by election in Belgium looms, with Premier Van Zeeland aiming for a large victory to guard Belgium against Fascist influence. France watches closely as Belgium’s result could affect regional policy and King Leopold’s prestige.
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London
Europe
Leopold
England
Eerteinry
Mr. Eden
Argiow
Bilin
Tanganyika
Germany
Belin
Urundi
Rurnda
Ware
Ate
Congo
Tem
Britain
Auch
Eign
League
Mr van Zeeland
Teqder
Dee Brellen
Vinit Ie
M. van Zeeland
Belgium
Herr Hiller
Signor
France
Magland
van Zealand
Brusin
British Cabinet Bill Aims to Raise Salaries Controversy
A House of Commons bill to modify ministerial pay would raise the Prime Minister’s salary from £5000 to £10,000 and cabinet ministers to £5000 with pensions after a term. Debate swirls over cabinet reconstruction and Mr Bruce-Landon’s influence, with speculation of his ambitions and outsider perception causing friction among some cabinet hopefuls.
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Landon
Monney
House of Commons
Witt
la Ant
Mme
Bruce
Great Britain
Bruise
Duchess of Bedford Feared Missing Over Sea Flight
Grave fears are raised for the safety of the Duchess of Bedford, a veteran airwoman, who departed Wayburn Abbey Bedfordshire at 3 20 this afternoon in her own moth plane. No further news has come from the missing craft, with reports of a disappearance near Peterborough and a Kapper’s testimony about the sea.
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London
Duchess of Bedford
Wayburn Abbey
Bedfordshire
Peterborough
Sng
Soviet Air Research at North Pole Flight Plan
Five Soviet planes reportedly departed secretly from Moscow for the North Pole area carrying 14 scientists dropped by parachute on nearby ice fields. The mission aims to establish a permanent landing place for the Moscow San Francisco air route with provisions for a year’s stay.
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Moscow
Maacew
North Pole
Pole
Moscow-San Francisco
Undue Influence Alleged at Royal Commission Hearing
Fragmentary testimony alleges undue influence in Miller inquiry. Counsel Mr Shandy accuses police officers of perjury and improper motives. several inspectors and detectives named for potential charges. Witness Russell defends department, admitting possible masonic influence and improper reporting surrounding Miller.
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Mydney
Tursday
Danable
Miller
Shandy
Royal Commission
Shanathe
Ave Poller N Merrs
Thompson
Campbell
Walsh
Sheringham
George Tilbert
Th Mowlda
Mowida
S&p
Windeyer
RerKvant Gollivan
Noigon
Farrrutt
Nhat
Thapnotor Fergusnon
Prom Tia
Inspector Russell
Snand
Runwell
Mr. Briand
Sydney Marks a Warm March Day for a Decade
Sydney records the hottest March day in ten years with the Weather Bureau predicting a southerly breeze or possible rain tomorrow. The brief notes the date as Tuesday and highlights the city’s heat trend.
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Sydney
Weather Bureau
Mussolini Faces Possible Spain Action as Allies Worry
European observers, including London officials, monitor signs from Mussolini as Italy may increase involvement in Spain. Authorities warn intervention could come with greater troop deployments and possible gas campaigns, while some urge withdrawal to avoid a broader crisis. Italian prisoners linked to chemical firms are alleged to be involved. In Paris, a Franco-German political rift looms as talks continue.
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Vornmarttott
Ie Ows
Spain
Daca
Mussolini
Mussolini Returns to Rome After Libyan Tour
Mussolini arrives back in Rome from a Libyan tour and meets the secretary with a bulging portfolio. An official spokesman says no political considerations influenced the return, despite reports of travel curtailment due to sandstorms and unrest in Spain.
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Rome
Mussolini
Yhin
Algney Manacini
Spain
Blynoe Munsn, Inl
Paris Shooting Parts Reveal Madame de Ferrieria Link to Mussolini
In Paris the journalist Madame de Ferrieria testifies at magistrate hearings about a romance with Signor Mussolini from spring to July, seeking a rendezvous. She alleges the affair drew attention from Count de Chambrun and notes hints of French involvement while pursuing safe passage and records through embassy channels.
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Signor MuseoUni
Madame de Te Ferrieria
Torresa
Madame de Fomagnes
Count Je Chambran
Madame Fersares
Signor Mussolini
Chambrun
Aignor
Mussolini
Count de Chambrun
Muscalini
Paris
Hho
Easter Holiday Publication Schedule Change
The Canberra Times will not publish on Good Friday but will resume during the Easter holidays with publications planned in the interim period. The note clarifies there will be no issue on Good Friday and that regular issues resume afterward.
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Canberra Times
Validity of former Mrs Simpson divorce in doubt
A London report discusses intervention in the Simpson divorce case from Warren ton Virginia in 1927. Legal experts query whether the divorce was granted under proper authority and whether English law recognizes the American decree. Parliament may need to act to remove doubts about cross border recognition.
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London
Simpson Cave
Warrenton
Virginia
Mra. Simpson
England
Scotland
Pariiament
Smeamra
Divorce Decree Executed Amid Turbulent Proceedings
In Sydney on Tuesday a decree nisi was made absolute in a divorce case. Mr Justice Boye oversaw the rapid proceedings as the couple faced child related timing. The claimant sought to have Mancolini's name removed from the case amid disputed duties and international ties.
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Sydney
Tuesaday
Die Vorce
Justice Boye
Youth cyclist killed in Canberra road crash at Queanbeyan
Leonard Andrew 18 years old of Queanbeyan died after a head on collision between a group of five cyclists and a borrowed motor cycle ridden by Henry Larkin of Queanbeyan on the GS and LR road near the Sullivan Creek bridge. Larkin was injured, both taken to Canberra Hospital. Andrew had engaged in Boy Scouts and Queanbeyan Cycling Club activity and the funeral is set for Queanbeyan Christ Church with attendance from local cycling and scouting groups.
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Road West
Leonard Andrew
Queanspeyan
Wan
Accon
JCS
Henry J Larkin
Queanbeyan
Larkin
Alec
Civic Centre
Canberra
Andrew
Acon
Auminion
Sullivan Créek
Alao
Holt
Canberra Hospital
Cooma Road
Quembayan
Boy Scout Movement
Queanbeyan Chub
Seevies
Chirtat Church
Church of England
Tharwa Road
Queanbeyan Boyrgeout
Insurance claim case over self destruction and insurance payout
London court details appeal by Royal Insurance Co over a policy linked to Charles Rowlandson who killed himself to trigger a payout. The ruling unsettles prior jury findings while noting the complex law on self murder and insurance. The case references premiums and a taxi fatal incident in 1094 involving Major Rachand and a driver.
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London
Magidai
Charles Rowlandson
Js Entate
Court of Appeal
Royal Insurance Co. Dun Sppesl
de la Fooreraaford
Jantice Swift
Lord ‘Wright
Sail
Ferman
Mieresford Crows
Rowluadamn
Oil Company Seeks Injunction in Gas Station Dispute
In AYDNEY a case in Equity Court saw Independant ON Endustries Ctd dispute with Shell and Visium OM over delivery of motor spirit. The matter involves an injunction sought by Purr Pull petrol distributors against the defendants. The record notes alleged refusals to sell and a court granting interim relief.
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Aydney
Janne Oil Companien
Equity
Endustries Ctd
Shell Company
Visium OM
Amdavita
Companion
Egatlon
Masquerade as Male London Woman in 1893 Case
A Marlborough Police Court case details Valen Stith's long history of cross dressing and social deception. The 92 year old faced charges for posing as a man and taking male roles, including work as a domestic servant and in various positions, after a life involving multiple marriages to men and women and inheritance disputes. The tale spans wartime service, remarriage, and ongoing deception culminating in a conviction for making a false statement of marriage.
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London
Marlborough
Valen Stith
M Ismanth
Smith
Marriad
Ackelbaienith
Earneut Crough
Crough
Brighton
Barber
Satin
Nereelf
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S.P. Inquiry
Paria
Sehusohnlug
Il Duce
Signor Munnalini
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