Missing Qantas plane alarms Australia search for four seater
A four seater plane carrying Mr Chapman and two passengers from Longreach is missing after leaving Tongreteh. The craft was last seen near Landsborough over Winton. An intensive search is under way as poor visibility may have caused the deviation. Pilot Haggerty reached Winton but did not locate the plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
I. Henrickeen
Iil
Bydney
R. Bmckloe
Longreach
MB Haggerty
Winton
Pam
Qantas
Donmidace
Cloncurry
Faearchara
Reaarasoi
Commie
Prime Minister Plans Two Major Portfolios for Country Party
In Melbourne a conference between Prime Minister Lyom and Country Party Leader Dr Earle Page proposed forming a coalition with two major portfolios. Page would be Interior Minister, Lyons would appoint Page as Commerce Minister, plus a junior minister. A Country Party meeting in Sydney on Monday will consider the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Mr. Lyom
Country Party
Earle Page
Weitre Ofer
Page
Interior
Pater‘es Minster
Commerce
Sydney
Inshull Frauds Urges Laid in Chicago Case
Disjointed scribbles describe a Chicago federal case involving Insull related frauds and a utility holding. Mentions include the Federal Court, 168d, and accusations against employees. Reads as a damaged OCR fragment with unclear names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Enmill
Drother Marin
Federal Court
Avant Utility Holding
St! Kegel
Official Proposal For Proportional Representation Debate
A fragmented notice discusses an official proposal to replace winner take all with a proportional representation system. It notes opposition to adopting a specific representative method and references a general assembly and electoral procedures influencing Canberra and New Bla Wade.
Bradman Progress Shaken by Earthquake Drama
Unclear report describes a dramatic event involving Jake and Alan Francisco Gan Puancieoo amid a tremor that disrupts plans at a Wednesday event. Details are fragmented and names are partially unreadable.
Military leader warns Japan as threat to U S safety
A retired army officer told the Aviation Commission that Japan is America’s gravest danger and urged development of long range air power. He claimed an air fleet could strike Japan in two days if war began, and proposed aircraft with ranges up to 8900 miles. He also cited Australian planes with 3500 mile range for potential use against Japan or Western Europe.
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Washington
Wivaar Bitch
Aviation Commission
America
Japan
Mitchell
United States
Europe
Kingsford Smith Withdraws From Centenary Air Race
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith will not take part in the Centenary Air Race. He informed the Melbourne Air Race Committee of his withdrawal after a conference with Wing-Commander Wackett citing impossibility to leave before Saturday night due to two days of cowling work. He said his decision was to honor obligations to his sponsors and avoid a humiliating result, while economists noted expenses for the return trip and possible government action in Canberra on waiving certain race rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Charles Kingsford Smith
Melbourne
Uo Tay
Tam
Wincerest
Sir Charan
Wing-Commader Wacket
Iin
Angars
Turkey
Charles
America
Nayer
Wackett
Canberra Citisens
Votelees
Ene
Fem
Paris
Smith
Weert
Slectarate
Northern Territory
Ite Proponale
Air Race Field Uncertain As Start Nears
London reports the air race field remains unclear with under three weeks to go. Machines assemble at Miseret on October 14 and until then numbers are not definite though organizers expect more than 40 starters.
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Miseret
Cook Cottage Parish Council Doubts Authenticity
The parish council questions the authenticity of a Cook Cottage unveiling planned by Mrs. Linton wife of the Viet Peake Agent General. They doubt Captain Cooke lived or died at the cottage and point to dates showing Cook was 27 when the cottage was built and claim the memorial table is inaccurate.
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London
Ayton Parah
Donor's Comment Highlights Ceremony Omission
Fragmentary report notes the Gounull's non participation in a ceremony at the Cook Monument. Mr Rossel Orim Pharwne donated 16 Tieibourms to Cook collage, described as timely. Other municipal bodies signaled willingness to contribute, while references to Fettags wan and Conk imply unclear context.
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Gounull
Rossel Orim Pharwne
Saatte
Serf Conk
Tt Tre Sam
Eagiand
America's Cup Races Amid Turbulent Designer Notes
Fragmented report from a London area desk mentions destruction at sawmills and a vague reference to reelection and design concerns tied to the Americas Cup races. Names and details are obscured, but the piece signals industry disruption and political backdrop influencing the event.
Air Race Rules Allow Waiver as Competitors Drop Out
Six days before the restart Cols Deputy Cashman states race rules permit waivers for extenuating circumstances though no new fact confirms Bir Kingeford Smith has withdrawn. A separate avian accident at Avridge Aero drome sparks fear as a wheel plane from Paris truck loses a wing propeller but occupants escape with minor injuries. The earlier fatality among Hillam Air Service members is discussed by experts noting commercial expectations and aviation policy shifts amid tough times for Australian interests.
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Cols
Air Race Committee
Bir Kingeford Smith
Ube
London
Avridge
Paris
Hillam ‘Air Service
Melbourne
Robertson
Daily Telegraph
Hal Australs
Faenour
South Africa to aid wool growers with cash advances
Capetown reports that negotiations between the Union of South Africa and Germany on credit facilities for buying South African wool have failed. The Union Department of Agriculture will assist farmers by making advances to enable immediate sale of their clips and meet part of their cash needs. The advance amount is not yet fixed.
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Capetown
Union of South Africa
Ger
Germany
Union Department of Agriculture
Sussex Fun Before Serious Ceremony On HMS Sussex
The HMS Sussex hosted a lighthearted day before a formal ceremony with gladiator games led by marines and a Duke of Buckingham Shield winner. His Royal Highness toured the tennis wing and a mock mayor presided by a ship’s tender in Cairo style dress as the crew joined in bawdy music hall style fun and a quarterdeck presentation of the shield by Perdage in a top hat.
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Sussex
Marines
Mulvling Baus
Elvilia
Potch
Cairo
Bariaeque
Fis Highnius
Perdage
Duke Replies to Vice Regal Greeting from Australia
His Excellency the Governor General received a reply to the royal message of welcome for Warwickward to the Duke of Gloucester. The reply expresses gratitude for Australia’s government and people and looks forward to his visits to Canberra and the states as Henry comments on the welcome and Commonwealth visits.
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Duke
Duke of Cloucester
Australia
Canberra
Henry
Honorary Surgeon to the Duke Named in Australia
Dr. A. E. Colvin appointed honorary surgeon to the Duke of Gloucester during his New South Wales tour. The announcement notes Colvin's qualifications and the royal appointment, highlighting the connection to the duke's visit and medical staff duties.
Bank of England Refuses Soviet Loan Request
The Daily Express reports Russia sought 50 million pounds at 3 percent for a term of ten years but was rejected. A second proposal of 25 million pounds at 5 percent for a decade was also refused as no security was offered. The Soviet cites potential gold production gains but did not pledge assets. Loans intended to repair railways, cover harvest shortfalls, and increase cereal supply.
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London
Daily Express
Russia
Bank of England
Companies inquiry evidence of fraud at commission
The Companies Royal Commission questioned Arthur Hariton Hill of McInnes Company Ltd about alleged simulated office staff and unpaid salaries. The witness said a little money was due and would be paid, and employees had always been paid on Fridays. Elizabeth Desery, a widow from Darlington, also appeared and spoke of past transactions.
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Sydney
McInnes Company Ltd
Arthur Hariton Hill
Elizabeth Desery
Darlington
McInnes & Co
Hhe Tire
Bes Easery
South
Brition
Witneas
RW. McDousid
Jarvie
Mila
Comminoner
Bea
Jarvin
Soiane
Be Caiva
Rigel Stemenoy
Germany faces winter hunger amid rising prices
Berlin reports food shortages heat the economy as prices surge for meat, bread, and staples. Witnesses discuss bank panic and commissions amid a flood of unclear records and party tensions.
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Berlin
Germany
Melborne Wool Sales and Redlock Case Fragments
Fragmentary notes describe a Melbourne wool sale with mention of Redlock and Medlock names, a partially heard case, and a reference to a sovereign price record. The text includes uncertain phrases about dates, participants, and outcomes, with financial bidding context implied.
Labour and War British Guns for the Enemy
A brief denunciation by Mr. Henderson targets government policy on labour and military arms shipments to Germany. The speech condemns Britain’s wartime conduct and criticizes official steps seen as aiding the enemy, urging decisive action and accountability.
Labour Leader Attacks Gun Makers in Port Demonstration
Arthur Henderson told a Southport Labour rally that firms with British connections produce weapons for enemies and that English workers are employed to kill brothers and fathers. He warned of possible Trade Union action in wartime and urged broad citizen-based resistance if needed.
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London
Tumaday
Geremans
Arthur Henderson
Bouthport
Uty
Henderson
Ole Soma
Interest Rates On Bank Overdrafts Debate
Mr Kilpatrick urged further overdraft rate cuts by Associated Banks to aid state recovery. Premier replied that rates under Australian United Banks were lower than many years. Kilpatrick insisted rates remain over five percent and said action to reduce them is underway.
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Sydney
Kilpatrick
Legislative Assembly
Bank Tatiebt
Blevens
Australian Amocnted Banke
Killpatrike
Premlee
Printing Act Amendment on Roneo Sheets Debate
The bill amends the Printing Act to regulate roneo sheets and multigraph work, requiring scheduling and pricing practices. It seeks to modify the Mock Purchasers' Act and address installment payments for books while defending free speech amid government debate and party division as the measure advances past the first reading.
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Bydney, Wednanday
Pernonn
Lang
Bat
No UAP Candidate For State By Election
Sydney report notes no UAP candidate will contest the state by election. fragmented line from the page mentions ortho and Lagieting, unclear context or attribution.
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U.A.P
Sydney
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Qantas Machine
N Ce
Tas
Tongreteh
DR. Page
Lyons
Mace Lention
Eac Cay
Walt
Perth
Bir Marr
MR. Marr
Senate
Bern
Lyon
Bradman
Jake
Alan Francisco
Tony
Tronworkers' Award
Kingsford Smith
Cook Cottage
S Folkings
Backer
South Africa
H.M.S. Sussex
Medlock
Rosehill
Mirble
Redlock
Brisbane Wool Sales
Mr. Henderson
ACT
Roneo
Calcutta
Wednasday
Nationaliat Congress
Chamdht
Congress
Comgraus
Godallate
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