Eight Planes Race To Christchurch Efforts Under Way
Eight aircraft are readied for a race to Christchurch with multiple transport and passenger planes from Britain and New Zealand, including Canberra jets and Vickers Viscounts, competing for substantial cash prizes in a long endurance event. The field features Canberras, a British European Airways turboprop, Royal Dutch Airlines DCE, and Hancley-Page Hast aircraft as crews prepare for a multi‑hour flight, with prize money of £10,000 in one section and other sums across divisions. The course demands tight timing with staggered takeoffs from 5 40 pm and short intervals, aiming to complete the race within 24 hours.
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Christchurch
New Zealand
Sydney
British European Airways
Royal Duten Airlines
Hancley-Page
Undrane
New Ireland
Shira
Turin
Duke of Gloucester
Anid Pranen
Ryeminute
University cottage costs spark debate in Parliament
Mr Hasluck criticized university living costs, paying eight pounds weekly for a university cottage. He condemned government handling of funds and questioned accessibility for students. Fraser and Fraser’s ministers were pressed about national higher education policy and decentralization effects.
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Territories
Paul Hasluck
The
Australian National University
Two Killed in Factory Fire at Villawood Site
A deadly factory blaze at Villawood left two dead and several injured. Samuel Wright, 28, perished in Carramar while John Enneas, 72, from Guildford, died later at Parramatta Hospital. Fire destroyed a building housing storage vats. rescue efforts involved police and workers amid the blaze. The incident prompted a wider investigation into industrial safety and fuel sources.
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Trubena
Imine
Villawood
Ternoan
Deta
Samuel Wright
Laurel Street
Carramar
John Enaeis
Broughton
Guildford
Parramatta
Rxpionon
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Abto
Francie
Debrie
Biglon
She Builds Inc
Warkaater
Postmaster General Rebuffs Farmer Over Telephone Line
Mr Anthony the Postmaster General rebuffed a farmer in Sydney over a disputed telephone line to a plantation at Ealing. He joked about writing letters to himself as the exchange shifted, while denying that the telephone had connected. The two men likely confused the installation of lines to premises occupied by an employee at East Balina.
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Ealing
Australia
Ward
Sydney
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East Balina
A.L.P. Excludes Deputation And Expels Yuill
A Canberra ALP meeting at Trades Hall chaired by the senior vice president Mr W J Byrne, with discussion over Yuill and alleged internal opposition. The council expelled Yuill, citing loyalty to the Trades and Labour Council, while other officials defended or questioned the move.
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House Rules Against Mr Cameron in the Parliament
A heated parliamentary debate reports on motions against Mr Cameron. Government members push a ruling amid party supports, while requests for resignations and questions about state government expenditures surface during the session.
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Treasurer Expected Back Next Week From Recent Council Behalf
The council president Mr Marriwn is anticipated to return soon after a health issue. Officials report no further complications and anticipate resumed duties and decision making in the near term.
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Marriwn
Blind Thallium Victim Testifies Against Mrs Grills
A Blind Thallium victim testified in court against Mrs Grills as the Crown Prosecutor Mr E V Rooney presented evidence. Mrs Lindberg, calm in court, said health had been good until 201 when she traveled to Western Australia. she recalled conversations and her sisterly ties to Mr Griley and his family. The hearing adjourned after emotional testimony and references to treatment received following the incident.
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Woomera Security Questioned Over Army Corrupt Allegations
A corroded report from Grafiun Neweawti details alleged misconduct by Corporal Kendall George Puller of No. 2 Company Australian forces at Woomera. A war minister and officials discussed his absence and security precautions amid accusations linked to a rocket range incident.
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Neweawti
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No. 2 Company
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Gia
Quadruplets face survival odds amid medical updates
Reported from Huanan quads Terry Betty and two others show 80 40 survival chances. Dr Williams says quad 2 birth on Tuesday morning authorities say Bettys condition worsened and Margaret Pavine among the weak. Two quads died last night with ongoing efforts to stabilize the remaining infant given injections and hospital care.
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Lanten
Pavitne
Raetory
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PLANER CAN FLY ANOTHER RECORD FEAT ALMOST CERTAIN
News notes from PLANER CAN FLY ANOTHER, with references to speed records in Australia and New Zealand. Officials discuss potential improvements, while military authorities in Dominions, diplomacy, and foreign presence in Australia are mentioned amid a broader world speed context.
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