Kingsford Smith search widens amid jungle land track
The search for Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Tom Pethybridge expanded across the Bay of Bengal and western Siam coast. Singapore boats reported arrival near Rangoon after extensive sweeps, with Wilde Beestes and Melrose also scanning the coast. Dawn plans include wider routing as Qantas DH.86 ready to depart from Singapore for Mergui.
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Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
Tom Pethybridge
Rangoon
Bay of Bengal
Victoria Point
Mesers
Wilde Beestes
Melrose
Siam
Sydney Smith
Commonwealth
Mergui
Sanctions Tighten Economy in Mussolini Italy
In Rome strict measures curb prices as Italy battles shortages. Authorities promise stability while rationing hits shops and cinemas as panic buying and hoarding spread. Government signals a tough economic campaign with curfews and control of daily commerce to stabilize supply.
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Bignur
Mussolini
Search for missing airmen continues across archipelago
Government and military authorities press on to locate the two flyers, with Rangoon and Singapore stations coordinating efforts. Messages relay that airfields and coastal areas are being scoured, and emergency air mail plans are under discussion to support rescue.
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Mouhérn Crone
Rangoon
Pam
G.mt
Menaage
Matt Pasterday
Il Amar
Misul
Wheat scheme looms as four parliaments debate bill
Legislation on wheat controls dominates parliamentary debate across four states including Victoria New South Wales and Western Australia with plans to introduce a Commonwealth bill this week The proposed price cap of 4 shillings 8 pence per bushel aims to curb bread prices and faces strong opposition from the Country Party while Labor members show tentative support. The result hinges on states enforcing a coordinated price limit before any federal act takes effect.
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Briahuny
New South
Australia
Western Australia
Commonwealth
House of Representatives
South Australia
Rome
Herbert Gepp
Jin
Couintey Party
Deputy Leader Nominations Hit U.A.P Ranks
Three nominations received for deputy leader of the U.A.P. They include Minister for Justice Mr Muruin, Minister for Local Government Spooner, and Minister for Labour and Industry Mr Dunninghasa. The vote will be held at an early date.
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Sydney
Lader
U.A.P
Justice
Muruin
R, Spooner
Labour and Industry
Dunninghasa
Italian Advance Proceeds in Abyssinia Front
Rome reports a flying column and mechanized units pushing to consolidate positions between Shabacho and Harar, with Gorahal and Makile key landmarks. The Times correspondent notes the Libyan withdrawal nearly complete and highlights Gorahal as a significant objective in the Ethiopian campaign.
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Rome
Iran Banch
Uorahal
Wacan
Malaure
Libya
Stalin
Gorahal
the Times
Makile
Amba Alagi
Amin
Harar
United Press
Garshal
Goran
Armistice Day Service at Parliament House truncated by heat
A brief Armistice service in Parliament House grounds drew many children who fainted or needed medical aid as heat and exertion overwhelmed some attendees. The ceremony featured the Governor-General and Lady Isaacs, wreath laying, and a Canberra City Band salute before the national anthem.
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Scuilty
Telopea Park
Ainslis
Parliament House
Canberrs
Light Horse
Isaacs
Commonwealth
R. G. Cancy
Wreaths Rest on Soldiers' Graves After Parade
The Kudden Tuiinkorm yesterday afternoon prevented burning of wreaths and poppies at the pyre in the lake in front of Parliament House. The emblems were moved to the soldiers' graves in the cemetery at St John's Church of England and placed on the graves.
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Parliament House
St. John's Church of England
Caning in Schools Sparks Official Inquiry
A Canberra council debated sworn affidavits from parents alleging cruel corporal punishment at Telopea Park Primary School. Councillor Shakespeare pressed for ministerial action after inquiries revealed severe caning of girls and boys, with many cases described by parents and a Cotter resident. The motion urged stopping such punishment and pursuing an official inquiry.
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M. Bhakesprais
Amdayita
Telopon Park
Reed
Advisory Council
Shakespeare
Shek
Tolopea Perle Baknot
Everdue
Canberra
Tally
Widant Wien
Bette
Hoya
Hele
Parenta
Shakespears
Telopea Park
William
Gordon
Lordi Hasan
Ahakompmury
Cotter
Sydney Anniversary Ceremony at Cenotaph Observes Armistice Day
Sydney marks the 17th Armistice Day with a city wide service and a tribute at the Cenotaph. A ceremony at Maclin Place featured wreaths placed by government and British Empire representatives while past hymn and patriotic songs echoed through a solemn crowd.
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Sydney
Aubirba
Maclin Place
Denwe Cruwi
GPO
Wthicke
New Zealand
Austratie Sod
Chy
M. Unit-Light
Election Eve London Opens Late Across City
Election eve routines extend through the night as eateries and hotels keep hours late. Permits allow trading until 7 am on Friday. cabaret tours and election results to be announced in alternation. A 1,000-seat table arrangement at Grosvenor House will stay open until 4 am, with ballrooms featuring interrupted dancing as the program unfolds.
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London
Elibe
Bome Taye
Elec
Gromvenor House
Unofficial Poppies Spark Canberra Weekend Confusion
Police investigate unofficial poppy sale in Canberra during the weekend. A counterfeit lot allegedly differed from genuine Poppy Appeal items sold by the RBL. Many shoppers were unaware. Suspect activity possibly involved a door to door scheme and fraudulent fundraising.
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Canberra
Honore Tt
Greek King Bids Return to Greece Amid London Meeting
In London the Greek King George, moved to tears, accepted delegates invitation to return and resume the throne toppled by Republicans on December 18, 1923. He pledged to forget pain and seek peace for the Greek people under divine guidance, supported by Princess Catarina, Crown Prince Paul, and Prince Peter.
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London
Acros
George
Greece
Legation
Catarina
Paul
Peter
Jean Batten's South Atlantic solo flight takes off from London
Jean Batten leaves London at 6 34 am bound for South America via West Africa in a Pescivel Gull with 2400 mile range after extra tanks. She notes fixing no parachute or lifeboat and expects possible descent at Mudrid if weather turns bad and aims for Morocco today amid head winds, fog, and hall.
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London
Mise Jean Gatten
South America
West Africa
Ake Tavelyi
Atari
Mins Batten
Hess
Morocco
Mudrd
Five Die In Hospital Fire At Saint Joan Wing
A disastrous fire swept a major hospital wing in Montiucal killing five people and injuring many more. Nuns nurses and staff evacuated through the blaze as authorities investigated causes and safety lapses. The hospital faced overcrowding and panic as 170 were in danger with three thousand others elsewhere. Dr Nott urged immediate measures and mental health considerations amid the turmoil.
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Montiucal
Joan de Pen
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