Royal Dutch Air Line extension to Darwin and Sydney
The Acting Defence Minister Mr Thorpy said an official announcement of the Royal Dutch Air Mail Service agreement details would be issued shortly. Commonwealth Ministers in Australia are in contact with the Prime Minister Mr Lyons and the British Government. It is known the Commonwealth has consented to Royal Dutch operations in Australia, but details remain incomplete.
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Sydney
Defence
Thorpy
Australia
Mr. Lyons
Commonwealth Jhas
Royal Dutchines
Japan
Eneciees
Dutch Darwin Sydney air service plans and budget debates
The diary notes a proposed six and a half day London to Darwin route under the Dutch plan, contrasted with current British Australian service times of 11 days to Darwin and 13 days to Brisbane. It discusses potential funding through loan schemes, projected balance of a budget from fare revenues, and implications for southern states, drought relief projects, and water and transport improvements.
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London
Darwin
England
Brisane
Sydnex
Bydney
Hue
Wtoven
En South Wales
Gangementa
Ree Airways
Adelaide
Davbury
Sydney
Traibourne
Riverina
Rebels Pressing On To Bilbao Amid Desperate Fighting
London reports General Mola’s troops advancing toward Bilbao as Basque resistance collapses in Guernica and surrounding towns. Durango encircled with over a thousand captured. arms and supplies seized. German bombers strike Guadacano and Guernica with heavy bombs and incendiaries while chasers machine gun civilians fleeing. Unexploded shells marked Rheindorf and bearing the German eagle are found among wreckage. Basques fight to impede pursuers, bridges and roads blocked amid refugees pouring into Bilbao.
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London
Mola
Bilbao
Guernica
Durango
Guadanaco
Rheindorf
Oten
Musto Guernica
Guadacano
Berman
German planes active on Bilbao front report false operations
The Times correspondent notes German air activity over Bilbao. claims of bombardment and moral warfare are linked to misinformation. Durango shows bomb damage while churches have holes. authorities fear deliberate fake news to sway foreign opinion amid ongoing raids. Offshore, reports from Auckland discuss rising Australian textile imports and New Zealand trade balance shifts.
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the Times
Henkel
Durango
Bydney
Auckland
Dominion
Australia
New Zealand
Threat to Bilbao Britain Considers Action in Commons
In the House of Commons a statement was read regarding a threat to Bilbao and possible action by Britain. MPs debated responses and the government outlined options, stressing national security interests and alliance commitments.
Early Statement on Civilians Risk in Non Intervention
The Foreign Secretary briefed the House on civilian harm concerns amid reports of potential actions by an agreed non intervention framework. He noted urgent instructions to respond to any sign of hostile advance and that the government considered measures to prevent recurrence while other ministers studied possible approaches.
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London
An- Eden
House of Commons
Mola
Den
Rebel Battleship Sunk Off Gabomayor in North Spain
Reports from Bil claim the insurgent battleship Espana was sunk by government planes off Gabomayor. Descriptions describe widespread destruction in the Churcheu district with machine gun fire on walls and convent gardens. Officials deny Marxist blame and point to Junker bombers known as Blackbirds as the aggressors.
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London
Bil
Espana
Gabomayor
Spain
Bibar
Guernica
Hopelaas
Blackbirds
Junker
SoHo Murderer’s Sentence Reported
A British case details the sentencing of a killer linked to Soho. The attack on naval vessels is noted, with authorities outlining charges and the court’s verdict.
Britain Ready to Evacuate Refugees
Confused garbled report cites a British official stating willingness to evacuate refugees. Details unclear with mixed words about bombers, Home Secretary, air routes, and Paris context.
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Britain
Australian Davis Cup Team Draw for Mexico Fixtures
In Mexico City the Australian Davis Cup squad unveils singles pair Quint and McGrath representing Australia with Quist and Ward forming the doubles team. Crawford and Quiet face Unda and Harandes on Saturday while Quist plays Tapia and McGrath meets Reyes on Monday. Manager C Sproule notes the team is in good shape and that Brom remains uncertain for selection.
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Mexico City
Thureasy
Quint
McGrath
Bromwich
Grasa
Night Club Raid At Licensing Court For Liquor Breach
Victor Marcome, 20, club manager, charged with having 10 haves of the 400 Club and selling liquor without a licence. Marcome did not appear and his goods were forfeited while Lyn Bowden and Charles Thomas were fined £50 each. Inspector O Keefe and others found a busser signal and beer bottles during raid. The 400 Club had operated for years with multiple raids since January, including 18 sales at the venue.
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Sydney
Victor Marcome
Lyn Bowden
Charles ‘Thomas
Walters
Lquor
Marcome
Nise
Bowden
Thomas
Inspector O'Keefe
Sly T
London bus strike imminent nears midnight
London talks to end the cental bus dispute collapsed last night prompting a strike set to start at midnight unless a new settlement is reached. Workers demand a seven and a half hour day and improved conditions as negotiations continue amid tension.
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London
Trade talks with Japan reopen under new treaty plan
Negotiations between the Commonwealth and Japan resume on a new trade treaty likely to take effect late this year. The plan endorses most favored nation status for Japan, uses the existing gentlemen’s agreement as a negotiation base, aims to broaden concessions, and suggests Australia–Japan talks may produce the year’s sole substantial treaty.
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Commonwealth
Japan
Miners Deny Return at Wonthaggi Meeting
In Melbourne the Wonthaggi miners’ mass meeting ended with a decision not to resume work until the general manager Mr Mealah is removed from office. The miners demand control of mine management by the Mines Department and voiced concerns over safety measures prior to resuming.
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Melbourne
Mealah
Mines Department
Subscriptions Reported From Investor and Board Note
A private investor contributed large subscriptions totaling £20,000 while a separate £0,000 subscription is noted as received from the Commonwealth Public Service Governess Board. The document mentions this Board's authority over related funding matters.
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Commonwealth
Guperannistion Bord
Film Star to Seek Divorce
A film star announces plans to seek a divorce amid personal and professional pressures. Details remain sparse as the star pursues a private legal process.
Air subsidies study by U S Bureau official in Sydney
Mr W T Miller of the Bureau of Air Commerce visits Sydney to assess conditions for potential mail subsidies to the U S air service. The inquiry aims to estimate future mail and freight volumes on Pacific routes, planning transcontinental leg feasibility and cross country feasibility in coming years.
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Sydney
W. T. Miller
Bureau of ‘Air Commerce
United States Department of Commerce
Washington
United States Air Service
United States
Pacific
America
French Premier Sees No Signs of Trouble in Interview
An interview with Mr. Blum expressed optimism about France overcoming troubles. Lyons said Blum was frank and answered all questions, noting support from the 40-hour week and industrial reforms. The talk was informal, with no trade questions, and the premier conveyed hope for happier days ahead.
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Blum
Lyons
M. Blum
Loons
Mr Lyons Arrives in London Mystery Message
Fragmentary OCR text shows Mr Lyons arriving in London with garbled lines mentioning Petre Minter Svera London and Mcdonald. The readable items hint at a London arrival but lack clear events, dates, or roles.
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MR. Lyons
London
Premier clashes over unemployment relief and jobs plan
A deputation and Reverend W Brett met with the Premier and M L A Davidson to press for work for the unemployed in Broken Hill. They noted the number on relief has fallen from about 200 in 1889 to over 600 today. The Premier pledged continued job creation to absorb the unemployed, while critics urged broader relief measures and warned of rising social problems.
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Davidson
M.L.A
Alee
Wi Brett
Broken” Hill
Deputa
W. Pratt
Steves
Weateren
Pratt
Dale
Sonal
Nulaanos
Wado
Atayor Taiterman
Mrs Lyons Welcomed in London Coronation City Scene
In London a welcome is held for Mrs Lyons amid coronation city bustle. The event marks a ceremonial greeting as observers note heritage and public interest. details remain fragmentary in the report.
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Mrs. Lyons
London
Fragmentary Court Transcript Describes Delayed Testimony Motions
A damaged OCR passage shows a courtroom exchange where counsel asserts duty to protect national interests while questioning why a key charge was not completed. The scene hints at debate over relevance and timing in a legal process with figures referenced as Mackeay and Macrec, but many details are unreadable.
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My. Mackeay
Macrec
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Thureaay
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Cog ‘Bennett
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