Britain seeks sea supremacy with vast new ship orders
The Daily Express reports Britain plans a large build up of new Empire fleet ships. Forty two vessels are under construction with twelve more to be ordered by March at an estimated cost of £10,000,000. Foreign ownership fears drive the push as Britain aims to restore dominance in imperial trade routes and prewar shares of Empire tonnage.
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London
Daily Express
Britain
Iit
Eas
Empire
Futur
Naval parleys at difficult stage amid Japanese demands
Naval correspondent reports Japan insists on equality and demands terms before any disarmament. Britain and the United States face pressure to adjust amid claims of moral right to build navies and secure Far Eastern access. Air Force expansion abroad noted as naval limits loom. Squadrons of four-engined fighters near completion, heading to Singapore in a forming air team at Pembroke.
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Great Britain
Exprasa
Air Ministry
England
Singapore
Pembroke
Monash Memorial Competition Sparks Royal Society Boycott
In London Sumnay W of Dick, president of the Nepal Society of British Sculptors, accuses the Royal Society of boycotting the Monash Memorial competition. He asserts the society refuses recognition due to disliked conditions, threatening to withhold the name from entry forms.
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London
Entsmerey
Toenear
Official slays self in observance of Japanese ritual in Tokio
A police inspector Jube reportedly killed himself with his sword during a city procession while guiding the Emperor in an official ceremony. The act is linked to a tradition of loyalty and a disrupted program, with prior notes of similar suicides by officials and a stationmaster during imperial events.
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Tokio
Jube
Hoode
Muleide
Hhe
Remissions on Loans Revealed in Hushed Ledger
A fragmentary note outlines loan remissions tied to a certificate or grant, hinting at a sectoral relief measure. Named entities are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the entry points to financial relief actions and potential government or organizational authorization.
Cootamundra Hitch Delays Melbourne Air Pageant Arrival
Brief notes from Melbourne to Cootamundra report a hiccup at the air race as Broadbent led the field but a “very serious flaw” halted placings pending stewards meeting. Officials announced no official fault yet while the opening ceremony featured Joslin Francia and several pilots including Goon Butler Stoddart Cook and Fureh.
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Cootamundra
H. Broadbent
Sydney
Goon
Aero Chitanness
A. Butler
Lander Stodaart
J. 8. Cook
Ik. Fureh
Rpaidnnte
Cook
Vandig
Chamber of Commerce Leader Heads to Australia
Lara Bemylil, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, travels to Australia to discuss closer ties between the chamber and Australian partners. The interview outlines aims to promote flows under founding between the chamber and Australian bodies, focusing on trade shifts and regional cooperation in the western Beicioh area.
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Kgepang
Lara Bemylil
Tah Lmdan ‘Chamber ‘of Commerce
Australia
Bathurst
Beween Mia Chamber
Artrale
Prince of Wales visits Portland Victoria amid civic welcome
In Portland Victoria the Prince of Wales arrived to a warm welcome led by Governor Lord Huntingfield and local dignitaries. He met long time residents including Agnes Coster and praised the courage of the early settlers whose labours built Victoria’s foundations for future generations.
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Melbourne
Gloucester
Portland
Victoria
Lord Huntingfield
Prealar
Ward
Agnes Coster
Tro Aubin
Restrictions on beet exports discussed at Sydney conference
A Federal Advisory Committee meeting in Sydney with Commonwealth and New Zealand reps empowered Australia to keep negotiating with Britain over a frozen beet report. Dr Page opposed export restrictions, arguing they should first be applied to foreign markets and only as a last resort, with talks including Gullett Thorby Contex Maters and others.
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Sydney
Teat Advisory Committee
Commonwealth
New Zealand
To-Iny
Page
Australia
United Kingdom
Henry Gullett
Br. Thorby
Finance
Contex
Maaters
New Type of British Plane To Be Built
A report details plans for a new British aircraft design with industry officials and international observers weighing its potential impact. The outline references collaboration with Dutch critics and aims to advance national aviation capabilities amid wartime or postwar context.
Trade talks hint at joint frontier to boost two dominions
The passage discusses broad reciprocal trade avenues and a two dominion alliance. Dr Page advocates mutual consultation to regulate exports and expand markets while preserving public goodwill amid potential policy friction.
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Dr. Page
Film Quota Plan to Boost Australian Nims
Sydney Monday state bill to set import quotas for Australian films will be introduced in the Parliament this week. Cabinet approved the plan after an inquiry by Mr. F W Murka, with a distributor and exhibitor quote included. The proposal limits Australian film percentages by year: first year 5 per cent, second year 10 per cent, third year 20 per cent, fourth year 12 per cent, fifth year 10 per cent.
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Sydney
German church rally in Berlin backs Mueller lead
In Berlin a German church rally showing cavalry banners and marching songs backed Dr. Mueller in his bid to head the Evangelical Church. Mueller supporters claim Hitler will soon recognize his leadership as pastors oppose his stance.
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Berlin
Reichblaltop
Mueller
Evangelical Church
Herr Hitler
Adolf Hitler
Bt. Highte
Ling
Pan
Poster Taush
Mollertzargon
Yugoslavia Diplomats Weigh League Questions
The diplomatic writer notes Yugoslavia may not file a complaint at the League of Nations and cites ongoing quiet European efforts. France, Britain, and Italy remain actively involved as France tries to balance between Germany and Italy. Mussolini is seen as pressing to curb French appeasement and safeguard Czechoslovakia against possible absorption.
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London
Ejemraphage
Jugoslavia
France
Rame
Limdun
Muscolini
Germany
Waly
Mohn
Alice
Inquest Opens Into Brisbane Airliner Crash
The inquiry into the Quastes air liner crash at Longreach began today. A woman witness described hearing a peculiar noise before the crash and using a cardboard model to demonstrate the plane’s movements. Evidence showed engines stopped, Prendergast at the controls, and witnesses recalling the aircraft spinning and disappearing behind trees before the inquiry moved to Brisbane.
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Brisbane
Longreach
Br. VV. Wataon) Stated That Prrendergnat
C. W. Greenhalgh
Chariton and
Creasten
Prendergast
Broadfoot
FAAS
Wires Renere
Willian Edward Hagerty
Creaales
Pln
Cheriton Will
Tie
Bertram Brittain
Hin Son
Miss Hobart Supposed Relic of Plane Found on Beach
Melbourne reports an aluminium seat found yesterday afternoon on Warateh beach about five miles from the point opposite where the lost plane was seen. The object resembles an aeroplane seat and is being examined for origin or connection to the missing aircraft.
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Melbourne
Stunrnoon
Warateh
Lene
Royal wedding cardinal Gasparri guests arriving in London
London reports high level guests are arriving for the Duke of Iver and Princess Marina wedding. Attendees include European royalty and officials from Rome and the Vatican. A note on Cardinal Gasparri’s death and condolences from the Commonwealth follows.
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London
Duke of
Iver
Marina
Princ Com
Helen
Rue Jaunie
Mathie
Rumenin
Tirana
Prince Daal
Greer
Paris
Juliana
Hotland
Wilhelmina
Daily Express
Donald Buckley
Kent
Aly Ol
Buckley
Mme
Rome
Carsinal Gasparri
Blate la
Vatican
Escape From Flames Trapped Firefighters Survive Basra Fire
A Basra blaze trap nearly overwhelmed three Abily workers as paraffin sparked a midair flash blowing debris into a cloth. Fire crews from Ammen reported the incident during a fuming hour, with quick action preventing greater harm at the inn site.
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Sydney
Basra
Deowhy
St Law
Ammen
Earthquake Shocks Hit India and Afghanistan
An earthquake disturbance is reported to have affected eastern Afghanistan and parts of India with tremors felt across the region. Authorities assess damage and monitor aftershocks as residents seek safety and information.
Missing Hobart seat inquiry hinges on metal maker seal
Miss Hobart was last heard Friday October 18 and the seat awaits official examination. A metal disc affixed to the seat bears the maker’s name Rombold and Co Ltd Kilburn London. Engineers in Sydney say the seat’s deactivation aligns with that of the Mise Hobart type and supports Rombold and Co as the metal supplier.
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Hobart
Rumbold and Co. Ltd
Kilburn
London
de Haviland Company
Sydney
Tennis Stars Reach Sydney in Mixed Reports
The Spanish player Enrico Maier arrived in Sydney for a reception by the Lawn Tennis Association and urged an Australia Spain tour. Fred Perry spoke of mounting strain from major events and planned a brief return via America for a holiday, while others discussed defending titles and Vivienne Begrsta’s standing as a top player.
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Sydney
Tennia
Enrico Maier
Samaay
Oun Bir
Vivina
Aus
Severe Earth Tremor Felt Across Southern NSW and Canberra
A major earthquake tremor originated near Gunning Gundarna and shook a wide area of southern New South Wales and Canberra yesterday. The strongest shock lasted about a minute with brickwork dislodged, windows rattled, and telephones briefly disrupted. Dozens of aftershocks followed, many older brick buildings damaged, sparking alarm as residents fled homes and telephones hummed with inquiries from surrounding towns.
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Gunning-Gundarna
New South Wales
Elarm
Crokery
Canberra
Heatt
Remor
Watling
Itte
Ainge
Earth tremors hit towns in Far West district
Reports from Bogan Gate and nearby western centers describe strong shocks with cracked walls and subsiding buildings. At Katoomba residents rushed outdoors fearing further tremors before the tremors eased. Canowindra saw furniture and liquor bottles shattered as tremors damaged a hotel bar.
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Bogan Gate
Hou
Katoomba
Canowindra
Earth Movement Comment by Dr Woolnaugh
Dr W G Woolnough discusses seismic activity in Canberra and surrounding districts. He explains crustal movements produce tremors, with Lake George and the Murrumbidgee basin shaping lines of faulting. He cautions quiet periods may build stress to trigger a major earthquake and notes recent quakes near Gundagai as evidence.
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Commonwealth Geological
W. G. Woolnoughs
Canbertis
Freeure
Chrishe Monaro
Uieso
Lake George
Goulburn
Wnather
Pr. Woolbough
Woolnough
Mvldence
Gunberr
Lord Baden Powell Visit Sparks Youth Rally Across Colombo
Lord Baden Powell arrived in Colombo speaking on youth outreach and world cooperation. An all day rally drew well over five thousand participants in his honor before he and Kluwier departed for Corfu then to Malay Baites Singapore and Dutch Asia en route to Australia and Queensland.
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Colombo
Badens Powell
Tml
Lord Baden-Fowell
Klu Wie
Corfu
Singapore
Tia
Indien
Australis
Queensland
Sydney Earthquake Shocks Suburbs and City Center
A powerful earthquake struck 140 miles off Sydney causing violent tremors felt across suburbs including Blimbeth Bay Kennington and Malppville and in the home of MP J Z Jennings at South Kensington. No deaths reported but many elderly residents were alarmed as crockery fell and pictures banged the walls. The event described as the most violent quake ever experienced in this dust field.
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Sydney
Manny Severn
Stork
Hivervinn Obnervatory
Ntielilt
Blimbeth Bay
Kennington
Malppville
Leas
J. Z. Jennings
M.P
Bouth Kensington
Thieves Break Into White and Cox Garment Makers
Thieves disturbed the Gurrey Hille area by breaking into White and Cox, women’s clothing manufacturers, and packed goods worth E100. They were interrupted before escaping with the items, leaving the remainder ready for removal and nearby authorities locating stock near the Hore ver this morning.
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Gurrey Hille
Goode
Tani
Nuar
Child Drowns at Creek Near Wintham
A brief, unclear note reports a child drowned in a creek near Wintham on Monday. Witnesses or companions attempted to aid but fled in panic. local authorities began inquiries as reports referenced other boys present.
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Wintham
White Waytie
Petwk
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