Serious charges against Monospar plane spark inquiry
The crew of the Croydon Monospar alleges criminal errors by Wireless bear operations and asserts they were misled by Darwin Station officials. Prime Minister Lyons and Defence Minister Parkhill order an immediate inquiry by the Commonwealth Government into the incident and rescue effort.
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Croydon Meriaapay
Darwin
Mr. Lyons
Manospar
Defence
Sir ‘Archdale Parkhill
Civil ‘Aviation’ Departorat
Jean Batten Sets New Air Record to Darwin
Jean Batten lands at 10 43 after a fast flight from England to Darwin covering five days 21 hours 3 minutes with a shorter leg to Koepang. Darwin welcomes the aviatrix as Prime Minister Lyons notes the achievement while Broadbent’s England to Darwin record stands at 6 days 21 hours 9 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Batten
Darwin
Ciear
Jean Baten
Ken My. H. F. Broadbent
England
Darvin Wan
Broadbent
Spain Accuses Italians of Aiding Iviza Capture
London dispatch says the Spanish embassy told the British Foreign Office that the Iviza seizure was achieved with 700 Italian soldiers and two planes, led by Count Roasl. Madrid reports rebel gains, vows to assault Madrid by Oct 10, and notes government troops hold Narvalperit and nearby towns amid renewed barbed bombings.
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London
British
Foreign Office
Iviza
Majorca
Alec Italian
Itetlan
Roasl
Palma
Tiel Inmeronta
Aranjuez
Madrid
Tal
Fetels
T Bi
Marid
Narvalperit
Sobroros
Sao Martin
1 Fats
Bar Martin
Missing youths rescued after five days in bush
Four youths missing in the Gres Valley between Binckheath and Richmouss were found after five days. They had no food, suffered minor injuries, and were exhausted but able to walk with help to Govell's Leap at Blackheath. Rescue teams reported the operation as highly intensive with land parties and aircraft mobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sunde
Gres Valley
Binckheath
Richmouss
Woolf
All
Manuelvillune
Blackheath
Alleged foul play in big air race in Capetown
Captain Coath, manager of Partemouth airport, alleges foul play in a big air race. He says the aircraft at Satonika showed tampering after forced landing and claims Roop and Miller also faced tampered planes. An investigation is demanded.
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Capetown
Ietan
Satonika
Partemouth
League Assembly in Geneva Echoes Reform as Path to Peace
The Australian delegate argues that League reform is essential to political appeasement and world stability. The president urges continuing reform through cooperation in resources, trade, and living standards while stressing expansion and migration as urgent issues for Europe.
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Europe
Trent
Presidential rivals bid for American farmers votes
Roosevelt and Lap campaign across farm belt as they seek farmer support. Roosevelt defends agricultural policy and outlines farm program while rival focuses eastward campaigning toward Ohio.
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New York
Roosevelt
Lap
Nor Wineea
Ohio
Ehatise Fascists Pelted Rotten Fruit Pastiche
London crowds staged an open air demonstration amid confusion and garbled reports. The event involved jeers and tossed produce including fruit and vegetables as tensions rose among participants and onlookers.
Cradle Bonus for Italian Parents Reported in Rome
Distorted report from Rome notes March actions giving cradle bonuses to Italian families. It mentions a large sum of pounds and lists fathers and couples receiving special allowances as part of Mussolini era policies.
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Rome
Una
Death toll in Spain climbs amid Civil War reports
A Madrid dispatch cites Captain Manacnes of the Government of Paris noting a rising death toll linked to the Spanish Civil War, approaching 425,000, with few casualties reported as wounded. Delegates from Italy Germany and Portugal plan to push for clearer explanations and evidence at next meetings.
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London
Trullin
Delogato
Atuestas
Italy
Germany
Portugal
Manacnes
Foar
Paris
Senin
Bignor Grand
Haly
Davai
Igucee
Roa
Senor, Carneiros
Taly
Portugal Agreed To Rater the Complaints’ To Their Govsramenta
Senor Catholios
Ottom
Rusaia
Fatal methylated spirits fueled carousal in Wollongong
Police face difficulty obtaining accurate details after a deadly incident at a wine and methylated spirit fueled party near an unemployed camp in Wollongong. A worker died in the blaze and another man was taken to hospital with severe burns. The deceased is believed to be Michael Conaghan.
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Wollongong
Mallo
Michael Conaghan
Soviet Navy Threatens to Build Power Across Three Seas
A British naval writer notes Soviet efforts to expand a formidable navy. He cites Russian dockyards with French and German aid, discusses potential Mediterranean and Baltic reach, and warns Japan of a powerful northern fleet threat. Details include estimated 10 submarines and cruiser-heavy force, with broader implications for Allied strategy.
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London
Ara
Hector Mywater
Commant
Newspaper Alliance
Bey
Japan
Hakodate
Naval
Powey
Aisman's Charge From London Message on Wireless Bearings
General Aircraft reports a message from Mr Crocotine expressing bitter disappointment in wireless bearings. The note cites errors as incomprehensive and states the crew receive 288 degrees when the read bearing should be 200. The company has asked agent Si Melbourne to investigate.
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London
Crocotine
Snewin
Melbourne
Palestine Arabs Call Off Strike Amid Political Rights Debate
Arab Higher Committee decides to call off the Palestine strike starting Monday as local committees report support for ending the action. A violent incident near the Great Mosque injures and destroys property, with British forces hunting in the Tulkar and Nablus ravines and a notable figure, Bawsi Kowakil, suspected of leadership.
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Jerusalem
Arab Higher Committee
Aram National Committee
Terporiam
Alor
Tulkar
Nablus
Bawsi Kowakil
Palestine
Boeve
Devaluation Opens Door to Better Times in London
Robert Kindersley of the Bank of England told Southport that devaluation removes quotas and exchange restraints and would help world leaders pursue slower ramp up. He predicted the night’s events foreshadow gradual opening of world trade and rising living standards.
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London
Robert Kindersley
Stue
Bank of England
Southport
Vieloa
Frenzied Italian Rush for Armaments and Expansion
Rome reports Mussolini announces new arms factories to lift plane engine output and push munitions by 30 percent. Cabinet allocates £15,090,000 for Sicily and Sardinia airstrips. Black Shirts expand by twenty battalions to replace Abyssinian troops. Navy units grow and front line aircraft rise by 1300 bombers by year end.
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Rome
Signor
Musolini
Sicily
Sardinia
Abyndinia
Dictatorship Set Up in Austria After Cabinet Meeting
Vienna reports a cabinet meeting resulted in the dissolution of Prince Starhemberg's Fasciat Heimwehr and its incorporation into the state militia under Schuschnigg. The chancellor's private army was merged with the Mabrlund Front, two Heimwehr ministers resigned but were persuaded to stay, and loyalty to Schuschnigg was pledged. Schuschnigg departed for Budapest while awaiting details on a potential vice chancellor role. Berlin notes initial Nazi favorable reaction to the coup and strengthened Austro German cooperation.
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Vienna
Prince Starhemberg
Heimwehr
Schuschnigg
Dr. Dalfués
I Iatter
Dr. Schuachnigg
Hig Ow
Mabrlund Front
Herr Anarenfels
Civ
Draxler
Due
Aih
Bchuschnige
Stssbomberg
Aftates
Tta
Prince Bauthemberg
Eimwehr
Sterhembers
Jorabip
Ba Schusenigg
Iter
Berlin
Dr. Rohuschnigg
Austria
Darwin Direction Timing Station Inquiry Raised Over Flight Error
An Australian Associated Press report cites doubts about a wartime flight from Darwin, noting a miscalculation of 2 percent degrees between making and landing. The crew reportedly landed on a reef in the Indian Ocean beyond fuel range, raising calls for a full inquiry into the navigation lapse. Darwin officer E Bunting defends the operation and cites bearing corrections linked to Koepang and Sabul Baul as pertinent to the incident.
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Pany
HM. Bohofield
Pena
Indian Ocean
Darwin
E. Bunting
Civitv Aviation
Germany preparing to devalue the mark amid instability
A distorted World War II era wire story claims Germany plans to devalue the mark to align with international currency stability. It cites alleged remarks about cooperation costs and notes dubious aviation bearings between Darwin and Kospang with unclear dates and sources.
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Mr. Crocambey
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British Foreign Office
Sarage Arand
Anni
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Oh Bo
Oun Purchaaee
TION
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League Assembly
Ceneva
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den Mocenvelt
Spain
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France
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Rasourens
Jarad
Jung
Orite Atrategie
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Russien Vitimerine Botitiata
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Menobiyele
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Lerpe
Abe
Megson
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Seingbultt
Aisman
DR. Schuschnigg
Prince
Starhemberg
Fenton
de. Schuschnigg
Budapest
General Geiring
Count Giana
Mark
Washington
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Peter Futland
Darwin-Kospang
Kospang
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