Aviation conference next month aims for uniform aviation control
Acting Defence Minister Thorby announced that premiers of the Star have been invited by the Commonwealth Government to attend a conference in Sydney next month. The goal is to secure uniformity in aviation regulation with a single authority, Commonwealth or state, enforcing rules across states and acting as an agent for others.
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Sydney
Tueven
The
Star
Comemonwealth
Defence
Thorby
Loan Council
Sommy Biatea
Air disasters prompt calls for royal inquiry in Sydney
Mr Ogilvie blames Commonwealth and ground organisations after a series of air disasters near Victoria and Tasmania. He wrote to Sir Lyon and others urging a Royal Commission with full representation, accusing perfunctory inquiries and seeking stronger air transport control.
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Sydney
Raaoania
Ogilvie
Tong Age
Lyoad
Omilvie
Victoria
Tamale
Lyon
Commisnion
Staten
George Pearce
Archdue Parknill
U.S.A.7
Gandhi speaks in London on autonomy and constitution
The reports from Tuesday quote Mahatma Gandhi in London as he criticizes the British government for ending autonomy claimed by the new Constitution. He argues power will rest with force, not the majority, and urges resistance to imperial edicts.
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London
Beluigh
T ix
Mahamata Gandhi
Madras
Tally 1
Horrific New London Roll Call Follows Big Explosion
At the New London roll call today 247 students answered their names with some missing. A violent boiler explosion left many hospitalized and others in shock. School Superintendent Mr. W. Ghaw said the school is open for those who wish to return, while some families cope with the tragedy.
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Overton
Texas
New London
Tose Wna
W.ghaw
Lo Tome
Orden
Gold Mine Disaster At Capetown Mine In Durban Deep
Jodi Shel lives today at the Durban Deep gold mine where a disaster occurred. The accident was caused through faulting of a pit valve and faulty forward winding, according to initial reports.
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Capetown
Toray
THY
Jodi Shel
Durban Deep Golt
Mystery of a Woman Found in Sugar Bag in Ye
Police probe deepening after a woman’s body parts were found in a sugar bag in Ye. Investigators search for the missing torso and head, noting the perpetrator’s knowledge of the victim’s body and the challenge in determining the cause of death. The case remains one of the deepest inquiries the force has faced.
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Melbourne
Storsc
Spectacular City Fire Destroys Five Buildings in Brisbane
A massive blaze in Brisbane destroyed five warehouse buildings used by Arm Inn storehouses and related firms. The fire caused explosions, extensive damage valued around 470000 pounds, and attracted hundreds of onlookers. Firefighters faced dangerous conditions with bricks and molten iron due to the heat.
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Brisbane
Burns, Philp and Co
Penny
Bund
Freda
Teathera
Air college project may be abandoned in Melbourne
The Commonwealth Government faces a dilemma over establishing a national college to train civil pilots. The Air Board argues that non military training would hinder short service cadet recruitment, while civil aviation leaders support the college. The government may abandon the scheme due to pilot training competition and cadet supply concerns.
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Melbourne
Tuewlay
Air Force
Commonwanith
Air Board
RAAF
Mir True Port Compmnics
Civil Aviation Board
Control difficulties in Sydney raise pilot training concerns
The Australian Controller of Civil Aviation Captain Johnson warned that staffing and expertise shortages hinder capable control pilots for deciding aircraft departures. He noted Australia lacks highly trained personnel, unlike America where airlines employ dedicated decision makers. A proposed Aeronautical College in Melbourne and training schemes were discussed, with two companies ready to fund about £30,000 for establishment and training.
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Sydney
Civil Aviation
Caprain Johnson
America
Vedeo
Australia
National Airwaya
Commonwealth
Ah Aeron~eutical
Melbourne
Faance Ita
Alninos of Australia Ltd
Conte Island
Ita
India Congress declines office in Bombay and provinces
The Congress Party refuses to form ministries in six provinces where it held majorities. Governors plan ministries in Bombay Madras and the Central Provinces led by current provincial executives. Governors of Bihar United Provinces and Orissa invite non Congress to form alternative governments. The move aims to clarify politics within six months of the new constitution.
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Bombay
Congress Party
Madras
Jihar
United Provinces
Orisa
Slo
Government of India
Life of Daring Aviator Duchess Told in Letter
The Daily Telegraph publishes an excerpt from a letter by a Duchess describing a daring life as an aviator. She recalls initial sea wanderings, polar voyages to Spitsbergen, and aid to explorers Middleton and Scott. She recounts near disasters, engine failures, forced landings, and a night in the desert, ending with a dramatic oversea moment between Cape Juby and the Canaries.
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London
Tele- Traph
Pucheas
Wince
Iehoundlands
Spitsbergen
Raf Middleton
Acre Greenland
Wilpon
Scott Wyte Booth
Weiten
Barnard
Abe
I Cape
Barnanl
Alien
Preston
Cape Juby
Canaries
Naked light caused Wonthagg explosion evidence
Melbourne on Tuesday mine manager John Motley gave evidence at the inquest into the Wonthagg explosion on February 18. He said a naked light likely caused the blast in No 2 North Jig where Brudenell’s body was found and blamed fire damp conditions.
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Melbourne
John Motley
No. 2
North Jig
Brudenell
Expelled From Abyssinia After Addis Ababa Massacre
London reports in The Times that Marshal Graziani expelled 200 Abyssinian soldiers and labour corps. General Graziani, in hospital after treatment for a leg injury, faced reprisals 48 hours later. Reports claim Italian forces killed Abyssinian civilians, possible execution of Joseph Benjamin Martin, amid extensive post massacre fires. Abyssinian foreign trade nearly halted as British Indian and Belgian firms pull out.
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London
Addip Ababa
Addie Alba
Gragiana
Abyssinia
Tallang
Army
Graziana
Joseph Benjamin Martin
de. Marin
Gravinna
the Times
Belgium
Stinson Crash Witness Details Coronia Inquiry
Survivor Binstead recounted the February 19 Stinson airliner crash at the Coron ia inquiry. He described weather lulls, a rain storm, tree tops, a leftward bank, and the ensuing fire as survivors escaped to a bank 30 yards away.
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Brisbane
Stinson
Coronia
Joseph Rohnert
Binstead
Binatead
Ellavead
Shepherd
Boyden
Fearing
Westeay
Proud
Westray
R Binstead
Fountain
Graham
Hin Lee
West Farm
Coal Deposits Discovery in Abyssinia Stirring Reports
A report from Abyssinia claims a new anthracite coal discovery near Addis Ababa 124 miles north, described as as good as South Wales. General Graziana reportedly leads an Italian troupe through inhabited centers, amid claims of extensive mining prospects and unusual local activity.
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Addie Aaba
Dupostta
South Wales
Salate
Addis Vhaiba
Graziana Hes
Tt Im
Supreme Court Lets Washington State Minimum Wage Law Stand
The Supreme Court upheld the Washington State minimum wage law for women, reversing a 1986 decision and sparking wide criticism. The majority warned that society loses when women lack a fair living wage, while a dissent stressed constitutional limits. The court previously approved two New Deal laws, the Railway Labour Act and the Farm Mortgage law.
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Washington
Supreme Court U Day
Bergen
Divorce Conspiracy Case Details Bonded by Adjourment
The divorce conspiracy case against Peter Whiefeldt and others faced adjournment after Detective Sergeant Snowdon stated they planned a scheme at the house. The defendants named include a wife and several others, with allegations of arranged informants and conspiracy to obtain information.
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Tussin
Prococeina
Wes Vaid Agsinat
Pate
Peter Z
Felt
Tour
Allon
Stewart
Snowdon
Pitgavrsin
Pater Whiefeldt
Moe
Attack on Police Officer Remanded at Central Court
Charles Jorden Turnay, 23, accused of yelling and threatening Constable Christopher Cribbe and Constable Munro. He was remanded at Central Court. bail set at 430. Court records note Cribb attended and legal proceedings continue.
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Sydney
Turnay
Charles Jorden
Shouter
Central Court
Naswah Ful
Bing Paldouny
Christopher Cribbe
Munro
Cribb
Car Fatality and Four Injured Near Embankment Collision
An early report from Manchukuo details a Tuesday crash near here in which Patrick Turnwall, 20, of Murwell ork, was killed as four cars plunged about 40 feet down an embankment. Four others were injured including Feederick Turn Smut, 24, and Wittam Tenedale, 26, with authorities citing a possible plot and government involvement. Rescue teams recovered victims from the wreckage and transported them to a local hospital.
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Singleton
Patrick ‘Turnwall
Murwellork
Feederick
Smut
Toryo
Manaay
Laslie
Wittam Tenedale
Walter
Toxadale
Jojslale
Merchente
Ann Accin
the Oval Hospital
Pan American Clipper Ends Auckland Flight Triumph
The Pan American clipper Musick captained by Mu sailed from Pago Pago to Auckland with a flawless Pacific crossing. Harold Gatty and W. P. Rothe praised the mission as a milestone in long distance air travel, noting a 6,500 mile journey in about 15 hours and 32 minutes total flight time.
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Auckland
Pacific
Musick
Charles Kingsford Smith
C. T. P. Ulm
Speet
Harold Gatty
American Airways
Pago Pago
Pago
New Zealand
South Pacific
Jooger Khan
Imine
Aveliland
Ito
W. P. Rothe
Mattson
San Francisco
Lottery plea to boost hospital funds in New South Wales
The Hospitals Association President urges government to back a million dollar lottery in New South Wales. The association favors a special income tax for hospitals but wants the state lottery to expand its appeal. Kenna argues larger lotteries would lift hospital revenue and government returns. A government plan is expected soon to compete with other lotteries for value.
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Sydney
Hospitals Association
New South
Wr. Kenna
Mr. Kenna
Spanish Loyalists Capture Alcaracejos
Loyalist government troops entered Alcaracejos amid civil war actions. Reports describe advancing forces exposing strategic moves in the region as authority consolidates control.
Ditches Flooded to Force Rebel Retreat
London dispatch reports Loyalists flooding three square miles of trenches to drive rebels from the Tenat Psastice valley. The tactic allows Loyalists to sever the Madrid side road, aiding a sugar factory and tightening hold on the Gi ajara front with raids on Alcarscayos.
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London
Paonuay
Madrid
Daily Telegraph
Amgands
Chinchos
Anseas
Giajara
Alcarscayo
Loyalist Fleet Out Again In Valencia Turmoil
A chaotic report from Valencia notes renewed Loyalist naval overhaul and preparations after months of inactivity. It mentions ships including Kapane Canating and Alminsobe Cervera, plus a larger Allied fleet with 17 destroyers and 13 submarines, while foreigners are claimed absent.
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Ibn
Bpanlah Beet
Kapane
Canating
Alminsobe Cervera
Balearag
Tha Government Wilt
Jatman
Linertad
Cervanion
Mendes
Munez
Arec
Hebela
Rebel warships fire on British shipping near Adour
A damaged report describes Spanish steamer Mur Ceatio near the Adour River sinking after engagement with British vessels. It notes French territorial actions and diplomatic signals about armament, with Rabat signatories urged to abstain from signing.
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London
Adour
Tossay
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Gandhi Speaks
New London School
AIR College
India
lItaders
Congress
Re‘ual
Reas
Tye
Duchess of Bedford
Graziana’s Order
Frans Pacific
Supreme Court
Manchukuo
Frisco
Alcaracejos
Om Poss Blanco Fron
Valencia
Meethannamurnad
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