Executed Hickey Marches With Firm Step
Edwino hm Hickey, 14, was executed at Longbay Penitentiary at 8 30 this morning for the murder of Montague Henwood. Death was instantaneous. He appeared calm, slept through the night, and walked firmly to the scaffold. The Rev Father Fitzpatrick administered last rites and offered spiritual guidance. The inquest returned death by hanging. Remains were cremated after a permit, burial at sea Cemetery with a small, private attendance.
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Sydney
Edwinohm Hickey
Father Fitzpatrick
Hickey
Mr. Martin
Suspension Follows Row in House Over A. Lane Remarks
Early morning scene as A Lane faced suspension after a stormy speech and repeated interruptions. The House suspended Lane from the committee 27 to 18 and then from the House 25 to 23 amid clashes during a debate on the State Grants bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lane
A.A.P
Barton
House of Representatives
Prowse
Lane
Gasey
Defence
Parkhill
Fire on Liner Jervis Bay Damages Aberdeen Wharf Side
A blaze broke out in the galley of the Aberdeen Commonwealth Line steamer Jervis Bay at Lee wharf, when an oil fuel range exploded showering flaming oil. The saloon galley and starboard pantries were damaged. crew fought the fire with chemical extinguishers as three fire brigades arrived. Dense smoke poured from portholes and doors. some crew members were scalded by hot water.
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Newcastle
Aberdeen Commonwealth Line
Jervis Bay
Lee
World briefing notes on gathered intelligence
A Reuters World Service summary notes various gathered intelligence items included in this issue. It mentions multiple information sources and asserts rights over the compilation. No specific events or entities are detailed in the readable text.
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Resrialarramamant
Reuters World Service
Austrian Chancellor reshapes cabinet after Starhemberg crisis
Vienna reports Dr. Schuschnigg forms a new cabinet at 3 30 am with himself as Chancellor and Foreign Minister, Barenfels as Vice Chancellor, and Heimwehr influence reduced to three seats. Starhemberg is ousted as the government reorients to a Catholic-led coalition.
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Vienna
Schuschnigg
Barr Barenfels
Prince Starhemberg
Mussolini
Abyssinia
Dr. Schuschnigg
Mikallas
Fatherland Front
Heimwehr
Prince Blarhemberg
Dollfuss
Berlin
Austria
Hitler
France
Germany
Night flying scheme outlines in Australia with new landing grounds
The Civil Aviation Board announced plans for night air services between Australian capitals. Nine new landing grounds will be built from Brisbane to Melbourne with tenders called for the Brisbane Sydney leg. Radio navigation facilities will be provided at terminal aerodromes. Total cost is £58,942 with funds already allocated for related operations including emergency lighting and aerodrome improvements at Mascot and Essendon.
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Melbourne
Civil Aviation Board
Australia
Brisbane
Sydney
Perth
Defence
Parkhill
Sydneyisbane
Inter-capital Postal Services
Capital City
Essendon
Darwin
Camooweal
Cloncurry
Roma
Mascot
Maylands
Roeburne
Wyndham
Cambridge
Hobart
King Island
Redistribution Favors Victorian and Western Australian Reforms
The Electoral Commissioners propose Victorian redistribution eliminating Echuca and creating Deakin, with Ballarat spelling change debated. In Western Australia, Curtin opposes the large Kalgoorlie electorate and notes population shifts from 1938 figures amid calls for a new report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Echuca
Deakin
House of Representatives
Postal
Fisken
Mr. Curtin
Labour
Western Australia
Future of sanctions debated by Commonwealth and League leaders
Senators Pearce and Treasurer Casey announce continued sanctions on Italy until June 15 as the League of Nations meets. Ministers say the Covenant and League machinery should be re examined in light of six months of experience. They warn public declarations could foster disunity among League members while sanctions remain in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Pearce
House of Representatives
Casey
Italy
League of Nations
Commonwealth
League
American Plans For Pearl Harbour
Britain negotiations to increase destroyer tonnage under the London Naval Treaty were denied by the State Department. Britain had not approached the United States with any plans. Meanwhile the Navy announced a 10 million dollar dry dock at Pearl Harbour as part of Hawaii defense.
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Washington
Britain
United States
State Department
Navy Department
Pearl Harbour
Honolulu
London
Baldwin
House of Commons
Minister Endorses Amendment Amid Election Plans
The Minister for the Interior Mr Paterson said he would accept the amendment and it was carried on the voices, signaling support for moving the upcoming election forward. The remark underscores ongoing parliamentary maneuvering ahead of the vote.
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Interior
Mr. Paterson
Fortification in the Rhineland Tangle at League
Geneva reports from The Daily Telegraph and The Times indicate friction in the League as France demands discussion of German Rhineland fortifications on June 15. M. Pacouncour claims Germany ships 300000 tons of cement monthly for fortifications to be completed within a year. France’s documentary evidence impresses others, but delays waste time and Germany benefits.
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London
Geneva
Daily Telegraph
League
France
Rhineland
League Council
M. Paul
Oncour
Locarno
Germany
the Times
Mollison Aims For Cape England Flight Record
Amy Mollison arrives in Cairo at 6 10 pm after a 1300 mile leg from Juba, bound for Khartoum by 8 20 am. She hopes to beat the Cape England record by reaching Crogaon before 3 am Sunday, with reports she may complete the flight tomorrow. Mollison then departs Cairo for Athens at 4 17 am.
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London
Amy Mollison
Cairo
Juba
Khartoum
Cape England
Crogaon
Mire
Mollison
Athens
Italian General Claims Abyssinia Conquered In Parade
Marshal Badoglio announced to his troops in Addis Ababa that Italy had conquered Abyssinia. A Khartoum despatch said the Abyssinian government operated from Gore in Western Abyssinia with ministers and state archives. Peaceful conditions returned at Harar. Somali villagers welcomed the Italian army and a ceremonial service was held in the sacked consulate.
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London
Badoglio
Abyssinia
Addis Ababa
Italy
Khartoum
Gore
L'Information
Roman Empire
Harar
Italy may drift from League as Geneva stake looms
In Rome observers say Italy’s League membership hangs in balance awaiting Baron Aloisi’s explanation of the alteration to Signor Mussolini. Signor Gayda, editor of Journal d Italia, notes the possible withdrawal of the Geneva delegation and warns Italy will not align with sanctioning Powers while sanctions persist. The piece highlights rising tension in Europe over Italy’s stance.
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Rome
Italy
League
Palanes
Baron Aloisi
Signor Mussolini
Signor Gayde
1 Duce
Journal d'Italia
Jac
Geneva
League of Nationa
Signor Gayda
Europe
Revision of Naval Treaty Budget Leakage Minister Evidence
The article cites ministerial testimony revealing concerns over budget leakage in naval treaty revisions. Government officials outline measures to strengthen financial controls and close gaps exploited in procurement and maintenance programs.
British official linked to 20000 bid for autobiography
A Royal Commission inquiry reveals Alfred Bates offered 20000 for exclusive rights to Mr. Thomas's life story. The arrangement included a 15000 house purchase, later transferred to Thomas, with Bates claiming no prior budget leaks. Thomas acknowledged accepting an advance but denied disclosing budget details.
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London
J. H. Thomas
Alfred Bates
Thomas
Omas
Bates
Mr. Thomas
Mrames
Thames
Bs House
Alf
Arbitration Transfer Hurdle Delays Full Arbitration Court
In parliament Mr Hughes said no fresh legislation means a High Court judge cannot transfer to the Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration. Holloway pressed for transfer due to many cases awaiting the Full Arbitration Court. only Judge Lukin might move without new law, a move Beasley opposes. A long pending list was cited by the acting Attorney General as cause for delay, along with a telegram from the Storemen and Packers Union about their case being held up.
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Holloway
House of Representatives
Hughes
High Court
Comimoonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration
Arbitration Court
Lukin
Beasley
Storemen and Packers’ Union
Zeppelin's Return Voyage Passes Southern England
The new German airship returning from Lakehurst to Germany crossed Southern England in the afternoon at a speed of 67 mph. It is expected to land at Frankfort early in the morning.
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London
Lakehurst
U.S.A
Germany
England
Frankfort
Direction finding required on large passenger ships
The Assistant Minister for Commerce Senator Brennan said vessels of 5 000 tons and more must carry direction apparatus as part of wireless installations on international voyages. The measure aligns with the recently ratified International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea. Radio beacons are not yet provided on the Australian coast, but the matter has the attention of the advisory committee.
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Brennan
House Visory
Passage on trust, brokers, and business loyalties
The excerpt details a dispute over Lealie’s admission and Leslie’s role as broker. It references offers to write an autobiography and mentions influence from a house and warnings about resignations amid financial discussions. The dialogue centers on friendship, loyalty, and ethical concerns in business dealings.
Examinations undergo gradual change proposed by education minister
The bill to amend the Public Instruction Act introduces a Board of Secondary School Study to replace the present Board of Examiners and widen input from parents and citizen groups. It aims to improve the system with enhanced bursaries for poorer but brilliant students and increased annual exhibitions, while keeping the current exhibition count. The minister says changes are to enable constant review and adjustment, not a violent overhaul.
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Sydney
Public Instruction
Drummond
Legislative Assembly
Board of Examiners
Board of
Ono
Sydney University
Davies
Labour
Olympic Games Special Facilities for Teams
The article outlines official team attachments for the Olympiad visiting delegations. An Australian attache will be assigned with others grouped by nationality, and each team receives a dedicated official from the organizing committee. Some British Empire teams share a village section, while references note South Africa and Australia potentially bringing animals or exhibits.
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Ministry of Finance
Exch
Enfor Ethbaien
Geena Samm
Geeltulena
Lympic Village
Fatigue blamed for Browns accidents in union hearing
The Industrial mission head in Browns cites driver fatigue as the cause of several bus and lorry accidents. During a Workers' Union hearing, witnesses described drivers falling asleep at the wheel and crews urging safety reforms.
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Ydney
Browns
A Workers’ Union
Aoree
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Lermeee
South Africa
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