Naval Spithead Review Draws Million-Strong Crowd
King George VI reviews the fleet at Spithead with the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert leading 250 ships in a two hour procession. A million spectators crowd shores and ships as illuminations light the harbor and a royal salute marks the spectacle amid delays and a later broadcast setback.
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Isle of Wight
Spithead
Victoria and Albert
Dlizabeth
Burnhine
Trinity House
Patricia
Admiralty
Exichantrezs
Banda
Owiff
George
Portsmouth
Plane Forced Down Near Lake McKay in Northern Territory
A Royal Australian Air Force plane carrying Sir Herbert Gepp and P L Nye of the North Australia Geological Survey was forced down in central Northern Territory after leaving Tennant Creek for Tanami. Aerial search parties are organized. the party is reportedly safe at the northeast corner of Lake McKay, needing petrol and a cleared runway for takeoff.
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RJ A.A.F
Sir Herbert Gepp
Mr. Nye
North Australia Geophysical, Survey
Tennant Creek
Tanami
N.T
Northern Territory
Wave Hill
Landers River
Lake McKay
Alice
Defence
Tennant's Creek
Alice Springs
Herbert Gepp
P. L. Nye
The
Survey
Carr
Blakeley
Hannah
Laverton
ALP Expulsions Discussed in Sydney Conference
The New South Wales State Executive of the ALP decided to accept the rulings of the Federal coercive meeting on expelled foresters as valid but held that the Federal Executive in hearing the appeal violated the ALP constitution and will appeal to a Federal Conference. It will not reopen the Cook electorate ballot.
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Sydney
AL. P
ALP
Cook
Australia Favored in Davis Cup Challenge
London dispatch reports Perry doubting easy Australia victory and predicting a tough Challenge Round for Britain. He cites Austin as key if he faces top opponents, noting Bunny’s opening day loss. Perry also avoids confirming a £20000 earnings claim.
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London
Australia
Prelate's Speech Sparks German Protest in Washington
The German Embassy lodged informal complaints with the State Department after Cardinal Mundelein criticized Hitler and Nazi policy toward the Catholic Church. A 500 churchmen audience heard the prelate attack the regime as unworthy of a 60 million people and assail labor camps and nun abuses as propaganda. The German ambassador warned the address could strain U S German relations.
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Fimhbassy
State Department
Hitler
Mundelein
Chicago
Goebells
General Goering
General Goering. ‘He Intimated * That Charges Against Nuns and Monka
America
Germany
Melbourne Woman Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Lysol Poisoning
Justice Lowe notes the case as pathetic and calls for remedial treatment. Phoebe Boyes aged 39 from near Wodonga pleaded guilty to the January 20 poisoning deaths of her daughters Brenda age 10 and Daviena. The defense urged a mental hospital bond and monthly reporting to the Director of Mental Hygiene.
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Melbourne
Justice Lowe
Phoebe Harriet Boyes
Lonera
Wodonga
Brenda
Daviena
Justles
Lowe
Mental Hygiens
Gorman
K.G
Possible 1938 Australian Visit by Prime Minister Baldwin
Distinct possibility of a Baldwin visit to Australia in 1938 was noted by Australian Associated Press correspondent Lyons. Baldwin favored a long rest after retirement, making an immediate decision unlikely.
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London
Baldwin
Australia
Australian Associated Press
Mr. Lyons
National plan funds youth training across states
A Commonwealth and State ministers conference agreed on a 200000 loan for youth employment. NSW will receive 78000, Victoria 52000, Queensland 26000, SA 20000, WA 17000, Tasmania 10000. The plan targets 18 to 25 year olds, with girls not included. Funds to be used under each state plan, pending Loan Council review.
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Melbourne
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Lee Tee -Ee
Tasmania
Commonwealth
New
Coronation Films Shown In Sydney Broken Hill
On the first lap from Singapore a film segment shows the Coronation with newspaper pictures and cinema reels. Captain D C Taylor was obliged to stay in Broken Hill and could not reach Sydney tonight.
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Broken Hill
Singapore
D.C. Taylor
Henigree
Sydney
Sir Frederick Stewart Confirms UAP Backing for Social Reforms
Sir Frederick Stewart, speaking on Friday, reiterated that the rank and file of the UAP support his push for social reforms. He is campaigning for redemption fees related to these reforms and will likely announce at the Parramatta UAP conference whether he will contest the Warringal seat against Sir Arendale Parkhill.
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Sydny
Frederick ‘Stewart
U.A.P
Frederick
Parramatta U.ap
Arendale
Parkhill
Australian loan conversion eyed after successful Swan operation
Markets hold firm with gilt edged securities and steady other sectors as Australia plans next London conversion of 12.36 million pounds NSW securities due November 1. High Commissioner Bruce successfully underwrote past issues and has since converted 200 million pounds of loans, marking a political and financial milestone.
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London
Leeda
Cubah Senate
8. M. Bruce
New ‘South Wales Securities
Australia
Swan
Bruce
Inducig
Niveson's
Commonwealth
Themi
Duke of Windsor to Wed Mrs Warfield in June Ceremony
The Duke of Windsor and Mrs Warfield plan a June 3 wedding with both religious and civil rites. An Anglican clergyman will officiate. Mr Herman Rogers will give away the bride if Major Metcalfe stands as best man. The couple will rehearse in French with Dr Mercier's questions and spend their honeymoon aboard the Cutty Sark yacht. The wedding ring will be Welsh gold as used by Queen Mary and other royal ladies.
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Daily Mail
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Westminster
Cutty Sark
Duke of Windsor
Queen Mary
Princess Royal
Kent
Gloucester
State Funeral for Sir Daniel Levy in Sydney
Governor Lord Wakehurst and state leaders attended the state funeral for Sir Daniel Levy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. The Supreme Court adjourned as a mark of respect. Services were held at the Great Synagogue and burial followed at Rookwood Jewish Cemetery.
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Sydney
Lord Wakehurst
Daniel Levy
Legislative Assembly
Supreme Court
Great Synagogue
Rookwood
Pope to Broadcast on His Birthday May 31
Vatican City reports the Pope's health improving and plans a broadcast on his May 31 birthday. Recent health stories are discounted. Vatican does not intend to reprove Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago, noting free speech in the United States.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Mundelein
Chicago
Ttia
United States
Japan denies aggressive naval plan and 16 inch limit claim
Tokyo’s Marine Minister Yonai tells The Times Japan does not seek a naval build up or ships larger than 16 inch calibre. He says no intent to menace others and notes openness to exchanging building information. He denies southward aggression claims while citing economic aims in the South Seas.
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London
Tokyo
the Times
Admirl Yonai
Japan
South Seas
Government limits Australian wool purchases for next season
The Japan Times reports Tokyo will not buy more Australian wool next season than 500000 bales. It cites a policy to balance other nations' purchases of Japanese goods and argues woolmen overestimate requirements at 1,000,000 to 1,300,000 bales.
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Tokyo
Japan Times
Algo
Pacific Pact Editorials Split on Military Alliances
The Tokyo paper Acahi endorses Lyons's call for US Australia friendship as essential to Pacific peace but rejects any military pact. It urges a conference focus on raw materials. Nichi warns the League of Nations failure could repeat if Pacific peace rests on status quo.
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Tokyo
Acahi
Mr. Lyons
United States
Australia
Pacific
Nichi
League of Nations
Moneylenders Target Postal Workers Raises Alarm
The Postal Advocate reports officials warn postal employees about lenders offering advances without security through private accounts. Director Mr. H P Brown condemns exploitation as salaries face garnishee orders, noting many staffers fall into debt and reach heart wrenching outcomes.
Commonwealth officials foresee smooth condonation saving millions
The text notes a total interest saving of £4,000,000 annually and mentions £12,360,058 maturing, with Commonwealth officials not anticipating difficulty in achieving satisfactory condonation for the period.
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Commonwealth
Spanish charges at Geneva seek league action on intervention
Geneva reports Spain pushes for a League Covenant article II motion to address threats to peace. Former foreign minister Delvayo will present Valencia documents alleging Franco era relations with Italy and Germany and arms shipments, plus passport bans and postwar exile movements.
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Italy
Germany
League
Welll
He Bénor Delvayo
Foreigh
Valencia
Muegolini
Franco
Montha
Ouy
iGan
Theo Hgen
Spanish Truce Talks and Allied Moves Reported in Brussels
Reports from Brussels indicate French Foreign Minister M Delbos and Belgian Premier Van Zeeland discussing secret plans for a temporary ceasefire. Britain signals readiness to approach powers on terms during Coronation tours, while Italy and Germany replies awaited.
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Paris
Fridey
Brussels
M.del«Bos
M. van Zeeland
Spain
Britain
Italy
Germany
Dismissal of Leading Salvationist by Salvation Army General
The Salvation Army announces the dismissal of Commissioner Henry Mapp who led the staff since 1920 after an inquiry into charges. General Eva Booth ordered the removal following the inquiry by five senior commissioners.
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London
Henry Mapp
Salvation Army
Eva Booth
Spurious Crown Coins Found in Melbourne
Police report three additional spurious crown coins seized in Melbourne with many more believed in circulation as souvenirs. Experts expect color changes reveal counterfeits.
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Melbourne
Public Service Finance Under Pressures From Lenders
The 1933 Public Service Board report highlighted salaries attached to staff by moneylenders and urged Commonwealth action to limit lender influence in public services. It proposed government power to collect on behalf of lenders to offset official time demands, a step not acted on, though Mr. Brown’s appeal could shape future policy.
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PuBlic Service Board
Commonwealth
Brown
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Perry
Coronation Films
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