Eve Vretnat Ship Disaster Claims Crew Drowned
A capsizing tragedy in a rough sea leaves the crew of the Eve Vretnat dead and others missing. Rescue operations search the waters as wind and surf hinder recovery efforts.
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17 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1928
Page
1
Vest Ris Inq Cenes Of Confusion By Witnesses
The article reports a chaotic inquiry in New York with multiple witnesses describing a disturbance aboard a vessel. Eyewitnesses discuss a long confusion over actions, the roles of crew and passengers, and a confrontation involving a gun. The report notes attempts to hide the event and assess damage to trunks during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Connie Peddy
Wis
Ommtian
Naval Officer Reports On Crew Voyage Incomplete Record
A damaged naval report from Wyoming discusses a voyage involving crew members and a valve incident. The document questions whether the voyage should proceed and notes uncertainty about the valve operation and the ship's integrity.
Unclear Hospital Loan Text From Damaged Source
Damaged OCR passage mentions a hospital loan of 1 000 000 pounds and scattered names and terms. Lacks clear events or entities to anchor a coherent summary. only partial, non-cohesive data remains.
Lord Birkenhead Contract With New Magazine
Fragmented OCR text mentions a minister and a magazine deal with partial phrases about seats and looted items. Content is unclear with many garbled words, but references a Lord Birkenhead figure and a contract related to a new publication or magazine.
Thorough Survey and New York
Fragmentary OCR yields a nautical themed note about ship preparations near Schuyel's Begriater with mentions of Hantiport Phot Vain and a planned voyage. It references Monos extremets Cheraiah and war tel and a ship's sailing date in a convoluted prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hiewaley
Tom Pepin
Hantiport
Schuyel
War Tel
Australian innings at 231 as England edge ahead in rain ruined clash
Australia collapsed to 231 all out at Byrdey Ground with Monaghan and Oldfield among top scorers while England pursued a wary total amid cloudy, Showery conditions. Larwood and Tate shared key wickets as the first innings concluded with Australia behind by 231 runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Enghkind
Australian XL
Byrdey Cricket Ground
Chapman
Monaghan Rou
M. V. Babelard
Sothling
Scott
Coded
Morgan
Andrews
Daavksen
Aradmin
Hooker
Hierris
Tupton
Willie Geepty
DP Potels
Twhirabey
Aur Inne
Tatas
Mend
Hiehwnisen
Owen
Cieary
Gabe
Gery
Yate
Jackson
Tate
Nuringer
Haine
Vietine
Ily
Radian
Cueto
Merkin
Tad Cully
Luria
Wiley Lagejeemrend
Feli
Inahdeng
Sukie
Dewi
Weedeb
Ted Toves
Weede
Qinvartone Holt
Dellington
Larwood
Bradman
Saowest
Cantor Heat
Winkie
Gretel
Burt
Lapewood
Coaes
Bradian
Wika
Phe
Atelitte
Hotes
Scratt
Butelite
Hobbs
Australia
Richardson
Harris
White
Gerry
Larwooud
Arachmain
Duckworth
Tate Nothiing
Butelitt
Bellingtod
Hendren
Geardfeld
Reott
Stabbing Affray Outside Picture Show Shocks Town
A late night incident at a local theatre ended with a stabbing. Volunteer Thomas Burkes was charged after allegedly bumping into another patron and a group attacked with a knife and thrown objects. Police kept order as a crowd dispersed and burkes faced charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Burkes
Che
Wehvertay Chierredincee
Edie Wight
Sewer Poirdies
Unclear prompt text for a historical article
The provided OCR sample is garbled with mixed words and no clear event, names, or entities to summarize into a valid newspaper item. No resolvable subject or outcome is identifiable for a concise T and S.
No Distinctions In English Team RYDONEY
The text appears garbled with missing words but suggests a report about English team RYDONEY and managerial issues. It mentions a manager Toone and a claim about differences between value of players and professionals, with a focus on team dynamics and dissatisfaction.
Seamen's Union Moves Against New Body Claim
Seamen's union and Beatmen's Women endorse action barring members from working with the Australian Sommen's Cutan after withdrawals before November. Court filings cite misrepresentation in recruitments, with warnings of possible industrial trouble if supporters are not dropped by November 1. Some officials say no member will work with the body until candidates withdraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Beatmen's Women
Bealf
Betieen
Miiion
Censon
Siwast
Ochs
Membre
Eathier Organisation
Awe
Reslit
Intimidation Case Involving Crown Witness and Arson Attack
A group attacked a house linked to a crown witness in Darlinghoest, fracturing a witness’s nose and injuring another as the dwelling was set alight. Eyewitnesses testified to gang intimidation targeting York and his wife during a poll, with guards deployed after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fridiy
Durlinzhurst Seasione
Willi Emilex
Biel
Surrey
Treaveni
Vhem
Darlinghoest
York
Weer
Poller Court
Head On Collision Claims Three Lives Near Tarik Tarangki
Three men were killed in a head on collision between two motorcycles in Tarik Tarangki district. A passerby found the victims lying on the road. one has been identified as Neven to be Wiles and Athol Roberts and Charles Johan involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wraalrton
Tarik
Tarangki
Ramlway
Athol Roberts
Charles Johan Hood
Adarepeh
Unclear OCR report on intoxicated driving case
Fragmentary text describes a drunken driving matter with mentions of an arrest and police actions but is garbled. Names and specifics are unreadable, making it difficult to determine the exact event, participants, or outcome from the available words.
Benefit Dance at Russell Hill Raises Funds for Appeal
A benefit dance at Russell Hill on Wednesday night drew a large crowd and raised donations for the appeal. Organizer Mr. Noebir and secretary Mrs. Noebir coordinated the event with several families and local supporters including Mrs. Goury, Mrs. Farnhowin, Mrs. O’Wonnell, Mrs. Noble, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Skerry assisting with setup and fundraising.
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Cond
Wien
Ion Aera
Tagedhier
Approsingately
Pihiyer Ninider
Jiljur
Mr. Noebir
Wid
Mra. J. Goury
Larke
Planes Display At 1928 Aviation Exhibition Prompt Debate
Fragmentary report describes discussions at the 1928 Aviation Exhibition in London about comparing Sir Ross Smith and Hinkler achievements with plans to showcase British progress. Remarks praise long distance flight and national pride while noting exhibition campaigns and proposed future displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyrgim
Ross Smith
Hinkler
Hindhey
Anid
Gweenm Land Government
Ttlwon
Hie
London
Bie
Romie Howe
United
Fire tragedy at Cumberland Mills mill destroys factory
Coroner resumes inquest into Cumberland Mills fire on October 7. Witnesses defend fire brigade competence as Chief Officer Jackson recalls long, busy day and rapid response with two engines. Damaged roof and collapsed walls hindered suppression. no slackness found among firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyrney
Melhay
Wien
Windeyer
Deldental
Pnd
Offeer Jackson
Cumberland Mills
Hey
Curtis
K.C
Board of Fire Brigade Commissioners
Jackson
Mr. Burthe
Jovkson
Cumberland
Bey
Weil
Thairiet
Nok
Withel
Uwe
Fire Control Measures for Summer Season
The commission orders fire safety precautions for summer across the Territory. Tanks and camps will maintain watch, with water supplies and patrols staged at dams, stables, sheds, and parks. Fire brigades and departments coordinate equipment and response plans during the warm period to prevent outbreaks and protect communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torelli
Dams
Perks
Acton
Eave Eos
I Morbo
Duce Weekems
Kirepivess
High Court Hears Case On Fatal Road Accident
In a High Court session Justice Sir Agron Kiros presided as the case asked whether New Road Vale compensation concerns the death of a claimant after injuries from a road incident at Rast a. The matter centers on alleged negligence by servants of the Medberat City Recritery and whether a formal death-related claim can proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayoney
Prbluy
Agron Kiros
Medberat
Aime Piteher
Rasta
Amended plans accepted at hospital communities meeting
A special meeting of the Quianheyan Hospital Communities was held on Wednesday to review amended site plans for a new hospital building at cost. Mr A B Collett presided. Mr W Roeper in Sydney reported the NSW Health Minister supported proceeding with the work immediately and advancing funds toward the erection of the public building. The committee approved the amended layouts and the architect, Mr For, was reconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quianheyan Hospital
Wolveday Det
Udsetes
O A. BH. Collett
W. Roeper
Sydney
New South Wale Minter For
New South Wales
Iso
Vie Lubhl Dame
Tie Jel
Mir
Senator Gardiner Trampled by Tram Incident
A fragmentary report describes Senator Gardiner being knocked down by a tram on a city street. The article notes witnesses and the toe path conditions but lacks clear names and locations due to OCR errors. Further details are unreadable.
Special arrangement note on Reuters World Service usage
The issue notes that Reuters World Service and other special services contribute to the over wes $ intelligence and that all tinhte therain in Australia and New Zealand are reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
World Service
Australia
New Zealand
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