Five lives lost in Bass Strait air disaster
Holyman Airways liner Loins disappeared between Melbourne and Launceston with five crew and two passengers aboard. Wreckage washed ashore on Flinders Island later found including a life belt. Weather was rough with poor visibility as authorities investigated the missing three-engined biplane plane and its two-engine failed rescue attempts.
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Melbourne
Holyman Airways
Launceston
Flinders Island
Toa
A. N. Hivane
Brown
Pilat
Anerson
Oarfiek
Pias Engers
Ane Loins
Apd Ems
Ato
Hyrney
Canberra
Flinders
Fmiti
Raita
Whitemark
Kawendon
Longreach
Queensland
Baas
Yolna
Wilson
Macedon
Coure
Whey Express
Broske
Much
Planet Heart
Pital
Lwa
Slater
Lolna
Lola
Frain Melbourn
Sydney
Manscot
Britain weighs league duty on collective security stance
A British inquiry seeks to define how league members would act in a threatened isolation by a party. The question asks whether nonmembers like Germany and America would join to uphold the covenant and prevent unilateral sanctions, with Britain prepared to lead if necessary.
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Ttia
Britain
Loogur
League
Dissur
Geneve
Jtw
Iona
Goy- Jerhment
Great Britain
Aly
Rho
Manchuria
America
Germany
Sydney luncheon hints at maiden voyage plans
A Sydney luncheon segment notes anticipatory action on a maiden voyage aboard a vessel named Gundatl. Details mention a looming salt date of October 24 and comments from T Vansittart Bowater about preparations and expectations for the voyage. The report reflects ceremonial tone and unresolved specifics.
Planes May Be Ordered By Lyons Government
The Prime Minister Mr Lyons signaled serious consideration of compelling air‑mail contractors to use flying boats over Bass Strait. He hinted at a system rearrangement as two land planes are needed for the route. An immediate inquiry into the use of the Loma by the Air Accident Committee has been ordered by Defence Minister Mr Parkhill.
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Mr. Lyons
Fir-Meil
Boale
Hass Strait
Lyons
Loma
Air Accidente
Defence
Parkhill
British policy aims for gold standard restoration at conference
The Chancellor of Bir Neville Chamberlain told delegates from 31 nations at the International Parliamentary Commercial Conference that restoring the international gold standard remained the ultimate British aim, though immediate crisis conditions blocked tentative steps. He saw the world nearing agreement on this policy since the Great War.
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Neville Chamberlain
Ting
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Italian Troops Cross Frontier Near Mourli Junction
Addis Ababa reports Italian forces crossed an undemarcated frontier area near Mount Mourli at the French Italian junction. Ethiopia protests to the League of Nations as general mobilization was anticipated before a British Cabinet meeting. King Charles VI met with Sir Samuel Hoare and Lord Halifax on foreign affairs and war.
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London
Addis Ababa
Mount Mourli
Sir Sarquel Hoare
Lord Halifax
Labour backs sanctions in debate over Italy policy
British Labour endorses sanctions as Dr Hugh Dalton moves a resolution aligned with party principles. The session features postelection criticisms by Mr Bevan of Labour leadership and tensions over policy and coalition figures amid a crowded debate.
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Labour Party
Hugh Dalton
October 9 date predicted for hostilities in Red Sea
Reports from Rome and London warn war may start October 9 with Italian submarines active in the Red Sea. British and Italian officials accelerate war preparations as markets surge with supplies and provisioning of provincial troops continues. Alexandria notes submarines deployed to intercept munitions to Abyssinia and naval movements increase tension.
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Citimens
Rome
The
Daily Telegraph
Red Sea
Garrisos Lowns
Overseas shipowners back war risk clause in contracts
The Overseas Shipping Representatives Association announced the war risk clause will be inserted in shipping contracts and bills of lading with immediate effect. The move, ordered from head offices, could affect all Australian exports and may halt shipments to overseas markets if hostilities arise, potentially allowing agents to recall ships before danger.
Labour delegates sing during Lansbury resignation address
Delegates at the Labour Party conference sang a censored version of For he's a Jolly Good Fellow as George Lansbury, the resigning leader, spoke after the adjournment. He condemned sanctions and urged the party to avoid repudiating its policy, insisting force will not bring peace. A further meeting on October 8 will decide the party’s next leader amid questions about its stance toward the Mali crisis.
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London
Labour Party
Feader
George Lansbury
Tom
Labour Movement
Ganahury
Ecatna
Egypt to Assist Abyssinia in War Preparations
The correspondent reports Egypt plans to support Abyssinia in case of war. Egyptian officials may coordinate with joint British and Turkish committees under Omar Touatun. An Egyptian Royal Family member Nabi Terai Dawa will travel to Addis Ababa to confer with the emperor on employing Egyptian volunteers.
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Anolane Membar
FEM Fy
Nabi
Terai
Paris Conference Tensions Over Mediterranean Threats
Paris talks between Premier Laval and British ambassador Sir George Clark focus on Britain's possible action in the Mediterranean if the League deems harm to Italy. Britain seeks French naval support while Rome weighs reactions and the League prepares to study the council report under article 15.
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Paris
M Laval
George Clark
Britain
Mediterranean
League
Italy
France
Rome
Phu Acklin
Hatin Bethanie
Bidame
Addin Abani
Geneva
Unity in Australian Labour Party Reached Across States
Labour delegates from New South Wales Victoria South Australia and Tasmania reach an agreement to unite the party by adopting the Federal ALP platform and constitution while planning a January conference to resolve representation rules and the role of the Federal Executive. The deal aims to form one Labour Party in the House of Representatives and set a new, more democratic federal framework with biennial conferences and state representation based on population or membership.
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Victoria
South Australia
Scenada
Hadeera
Labour Party
Feneral A.lp
New Seu Wales
House of Representatives
Taday
Curtin
Yealeray
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Tipon
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Gontecenice
Particie Ing
Appointment of Acting ACT Supreme Court Judge
Supreme Court acting judge Hils Honour Judge Dethridge appointed by the Governor-General to sit in the Australian Capital Territory from October 2 to November 20. He is expected to sit in Canberra on October 18 and likely October 16 for a criminal trial and several matrimonial causes. Through interim arrangements with Mr. Justice Lukin, there is talk that Lukin may retire and resume duty in December.
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Dethridge
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Supreme Court of
Australian Capital Territory
Hia
Canberra
Faye
Lukin
Test of Newnes Petrol in Sydney Road Test
In Sydney on Wednesday a road test of a new petrol was described. The committee for economical consumption examined the fuel's performance and noted consumption figures.
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Newnes
Sydney
Bea Mint
Hale Committee
Murder Trial in Auckland Proceeds for Thelma Maren Case
In Auckland on Tuesday the murder trial of conductor Eric Maren continued as a crowded court heard a chemist testify that Maren bought twelve veronal tablets and later twenty more. The Government Analyst reported veronal was present in the remains, and a pathologist linked the death to veronal poisoning.
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Auckland
Jay
Eric Maren
Nh J
Thelma Maro
Branley Row
Maren
Firll
Marto
Repatriation Commission Names New Members and Budget
The Prime Minister announced three new members of the Repatriation Commission cabinet with Norman Rupert and two others joining the board. Salaries are set at 11.00 per annum for the chair and 11,230 for other members. Terms run through May, with Colonel J. M. Semmens as chairman and Colonel L. K Tilney and Major Wm Ryan in key roles. The reshuffle also affects the No. 1 War Pensions Appeal Tribunal, appointing Mr. Mighell as chairman.
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Quetontay
Mir. Lyonst
Norman Rupert
Mesurs. J. , Cmg
Fransie Berryry
Mhow
J. M. Semmens
L. K Tilney
Wm Ryan
Mighell
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Queensland
Motwa
New South Wales
Queens- Wynd
TB Ballars
Amtruud
Howe
Cewarle
Kohan
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