Bush Fires Rage in Sydney Suburbs
Fires swept Sydney suburbs aided by strong winds. Thousands of acres burned with substantial property damage. Tram ferries disrupted by smoke near Seaforth while Newcastle reports fires around Teruiba Kilcy um Blackall with crews battling flare ups. Temperatures rose to near 93 F with dramatic wind shifts and possible showers forecast. Meteorologist predicts a warmer trend though pockets of rain may occur.
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Manly
Seaforth
Newcastle
Teruiba
Kilcyum
Blackall
Rebel Ring of Steel Tightens Round Madrid
Madrid paralyses under heavy guard as rebels encircle the capital. Parliament meets with planes overhead and machine guns in the streets while authorities promise to defend every square foot of soil. Rebels reportedly advance on Madrid and seize foreign aid debates continue in a tense, ongoing conflict in Spain.
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Madrid
London
Rebe
Guadarrama
Asana
Global election forecasts show mixed signals from abroad
Amid chaotic reports from Madrid and Geneva two official style documents surface as U S election talk intensifies. Reuters notes unrest in Spain with massacres and prison fires while American polling waivers hint at Roosevelt gains and Landon gaps. The piece mentions Mondale era figures and a controversial clash involving Al Smith and Roosevelt.
Trans-Tasman Race 7 Prize Of Sydney Fractured Report
A fragmentary report from Friday notes advice from New South Wales about an attempt involving aviation. It suggests funds were not fully set to cover aircraft purchases or related hazards, reflecting cautious assessment of costs in the Trans-Tasman Race context.
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Sydney
Mew Z
Aviatic Rales
New South Wales
Tt Toney
Harbour Fatality In Sydney Harbour Moat Death Revealed
Detectives conclude Benie Constance McRae overbalanced while aliting on the deck rail of the Tanda and fell overboard after a weekend in Sydney Harbour. Passengers report frequent sight of Mat McRae on the rail after dinner as concerns about the danger were raised multiple times.
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Sydney
Bénie Constance McRae
Sydney Harbour
Mat McRae
Cancer Treatment Outlook Seen More Promising
Auckland reports Dr. Davis returning to Australia after study in Canada and the United States. He says the cancer outlook is brighter with the most important advance being the discovery of insulin treatment.
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Auckland
Davis
Australia
Canada
United States
Plans For Tasman Air Service Complete
Auckland reports confirm completion of plans for a Tasman air service using flying boats. A Britain Australia New Zealand conference last week reached consensus on insulin treatment as a key medical step. Arrangements for supplies and timing were discussed amid ongoing Empire mail service considerations.
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Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Concensus
Davia
Austral
Child Shot In Chest In Grenfell Accident
A child named Doreen Hope was taken to hospital on Friday with a gunshot wound to the chest. The bullet reportedly passed near the heart after playing with a loaded rifle. the weapon was kept in the house during the husband’s absence. The mother said the child is expected to recover.
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Grenfell
Doreen
Hope
Anigger
Police Inquiry Follows Suspensions
A departmental inquiry was launched following suspensions tied to Mr J. Buew Ege Murray. The investigation focuses on conduct within the department and potential disciplinary actions pending findings.
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Sydney
J. Buew Ege Murray
Freighter Nimoda Runs Aground Near Princesa Charlotte Bay
A freighter Nimoda ran aground north of Cooktown in Princesa Charlotte Bay while fully laden. Efforts to refloat were underway but the holds sustained damage and were cleared before attempting to refloat the vessel.
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Brisbane
Nimoda
Fa Princesa Charlotte Bay
Cooktown
French Senate Accepts Devaluation Bill
Paris dispatch reports the French Senate approved the Devaluation Bill by a show of hands. The measure grants Premier M. Blum authority to suppress unfair price advances, aiming to stabilize the economy amid inflation.
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Paris
Senate
M. Blum
Wool prices improve as car firms represent Canberra
A fragmented report notes better wool prices amid car industry representation in Canberra and Sydney. Analysts compare this to prior periods, suggesting potential gains or shifts in pricing. however, the text is garbled, leaving key figures and dates unclear.
Meat Exports Heavy Last Quarter
Report on Australian beef exports to Britain notes shipments to London in the final quarter near 450000 cwts with 88000 cwts chilled beef. Text suggests overall annual total higher than previous year, citing delayed figures and a late Reeves report.
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Britain
London
Death Pact Suspected In Tragedy Near Dimhurst
Reports from Melbourne describe the discovery of two bodies, Leo Cumen Ipitagerald of Coleraine and Mise Clara Bohle of Coleraine, found in a car near Nowhere Creek. The pair, believed dead for days, appear to have entered a death pact with car exhaust gases leading to their deaths. Fitzgerald, a Western District figure, was connected to the case through local circles.
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Melbourne
Dimhurst
Gey
Leo Cumen Ipitagerald
Polletter
Coleraine
Mise
Clara Bohle
Thallevel
Menue
Fitzgerald
Hain Gases
Migration policy seen as New South Wales goal by Premier Stevens
Premier Stevens returning from Europe and America expressed belief migration is essential for Australia. He said NSW has achieved much and will push policy reforms to attract finance and industry, noting his travel inspired confidence in the state's future. His son Ken was injured in Sweden when knocked from a train.
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Melbourne
Jgovernesant
Bowen
Broadford
Croydon
Valerie Rose Lewis
Senor
Don Pablo Ann
B. S. B. Stevens
Aorangi
Great Britain
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Sweden
Stevens
New South Wales
America
Austrailia
Dutch Flyers Missing After Perth Flight Scan
Searchers scoured the Perth area for missing Dutch flyers W. D. Rous van Faun Becket and crew after their plane left Perth on Wednesday likely bound for Adelaide. No reliable direction or remains of wreckage found. a forced landing in the desolate country would be gravely serious.
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Perth
Everal
Ayer
W. D. Rous van Faun
Adelaide
Buttis
Australia’s Postwar Policy Aims at Cooperation with Britain
A historical memo discusses future development for Australia, stressing migration and the need for cooperation with Great Britain and the Commonwealth. It argues that monetary trade and investment policies should assure continued employment, export expansion of primary products, and social security against foreign influence, while emphasizing empire-wide advantages and cautious external investment.
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Netralia
Great Britain
Australia
Japanese Out rift echoes in parliament session
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and quotes: Mr Bravens did not agree, with debate ongoing. No clear event or outcome is readable.
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Mr. Bravens
Amalgamated Engineers Union Strikes at Broken Hill
The Amalgamated Engineers Union joined a strike in Broken Hill with about 300 workers leaving. North Mine employees received their ware up to leaving time. Union executives plan weekend discussions on withdrawal and the reservoir pumping plant issue.
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Broken Hill
Engineers' Union
North Mine
Stephen's Creske
Eeervoir
Light metal industry eyed for Tasmania aircraft bodies
A Melbourne meeting between Senator McLachlan and Tasmanian officials discussed establishing a light metal industry in Tasmania to supply aircraft and freight vehicle makers. Proposals focus on dolomite-rich Tasmania with cheap power, aiming to produce all metal aircraft components locally amid Britain Germany and US developments in magneatum.
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Sonterrace
Melbourne
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Blater
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Alex
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Germany
United States
Australia
Australien
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Qae
Menator Grant
New Guinea Murder Sparks Patrol arrests
Two natives arrested in New Guinea by a patrol led by District Omer Townsend for the murder of recruiter C A Gough. Several others detained. witnesses scarce. Government says three villages involved and patrols will stay about three months as natives are brought under influence.
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C. A. Gough
I New Guinea
Saiitar
Sir Pearce
Wanted for Naval Storage Tanks in Australia visit
Mr Blevens toured Britain France Switzerland Belgium Denmark Norway Sweden the Americas Canada and New Zealand during a three month trip. He noted rapid rise in social insurance funding in Britain since 1800 and saw slum clearance areas and housing financing as possible models for Australia.
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Stayann
Quarrions Settlement Board
Great Britain
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Australia
New South Wales
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Mr. Blevens
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Switzerland
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Air Race Ends and Cairo Reach Burg by 6 30 4.m
Four pages of partial OCR describe an air race ending with Cairo needing to reach the burg by 6 30 4.m to qualify for a second period. A crowd watches as a plane crashes after takeoff, causing injuries and reading awkwardly.
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Burg
Peim
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