Centenary Celebrations Open in Melbourne by Duke of Gloucester
Official opening of Victoria’s centenary in Melbourne marked by the Duke of Gloucester amid strong city enthusiasm. Despite a tram strike, crowds packed streets from early morning to welcome the royal progress and witness naval salutes, platform ceremonies, and a mass gathering at Port Melbourne. The Duke quoted the King’s message praising pioneers and the city’s enduring heritage, urging continued prosperity and unity for Victoria.
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Victoria
H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester
Duke of Gloucester
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Éenthusiaam
Fendente
Suburba
Port Phillip Bay
HMGK
Naval Reesrye Corpa
Stokes
Beach
Port Melbourne
Tts Tootmen
Vary
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Cinseee
BE Kilda
State of
Commonwealth of Australia
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Vecesson
Cypelt
Welcome at Melbourne Centenary Address by Lord Mayor
A dense Melbourne crowd welcomed Princeling Melbourne on the Centenary of Victoria. The Lord Mayor Harold Gengault Smith read an address expressing gratitude to the King’s representative and recalling historic royal visits. The speech wished lasting benefits from the visit and stronger loyalty to the Commonwealth.
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Melbourne
BIE
Harold Gengault Smith
Victoria
Yale
Melbourne Imperial Visit Echoes of Kinship
A fragmented account shows Prince expressing thanks for cordial welcome from Melbourne and Victoria visitors. He speaks of imperial ties and historical cities in Rome and beyond, acknowledging sympathetic sentiments toward kin of Melbourne and Victoria during a town hall dialogue.
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Counell
Rome
al Xury
Melbourne
Vitoria
Governor General's Address at Parliament Opening Ceremony
The Governor General’s address in Parliament lauded Prince’s visit to Australia marking a centenary year. He called it a privilege to welcome the Prince and praised the patronage of the Crown while pledging continued service to the Empire and its people.
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Witcome
Duke Prince's Melbourne Visit Eclipsed by Schedule Curbs
Major General B G Howard Wyss, of the Duke of Gloucester's staff, said it was necessary to shorten the Prince's programme in Melbourne due to engagements and heavy seas. He praised the Prince's discipline and loyalty, noting a 24 hour period before arrival and a wish to close up photographs if interviews offended associates.
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Melbourne
B.G. Howard-Wyss
Duke of Gloucet
Howard-Wyseld
Western
South Australia
Ue Price
Healec
Bie Sancing
Tram Strike Paralyzes City Transport
Members of the Tramway Employees Association declare a full strike across metropolitan areas. The action follows calls by president J Bergin for solidarity, with business leaders and sympathisers signaling support.
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Melbourne
Trecative
Tramway Employees’ — Association
Fea
Ares
Cemand
Praisi
Empl Asioelstion
J. Bergin
Anckbet Saies Mening
Wea
Japan’s Naval Ratios Proposal At Conference
Admiral Yamamoto stated Japan favored a global tonnage plan over a rigid ratio system. He argued Singapore’s fortification should not be strengthened and urged equal rights in securing national security, calling for limited armaments without funding rivals’ defense.
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London
Japan
Aew
Naval Conference
Admiral Yamamoto
Ening
Singapore
Britain
Adeniral Yamamoto
Thia
Belgrade Funeral Guarded by High Security Escort
Belgrade prepares for a funeral with unprecedented police precautions. The escort includes two kings, four princes, President La Brun, War Secretary Pattin, and General Goering. Two miles of routes will be lined with armed guards while boys and girls stand behind barriers. Public viewing spots will be behind troops. no flowers allowed.
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Belgrade
Kingo
France
A. la Brun
Hal Patnin
Goering
Germany
Nice
Smuts Says World Not On Verge Of New War
Smuts, today in his address at St. Andrews University, rejected the idea that civilization faces a coming great war. He argued the root issue is human nature and warned against doomist thinking, scare tactics, and superficial militarism amid the disarmament impasse.
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London
Smuts
St. Andrew's University
Lana
Fair Wind to Baghdad in Centenary Air Race Weather Helps Flyers
The Meteorology Office reports a strong WNW wind across Europe aiding flight to Baghdad with 8,000 to 10,000 feet altitude. Preparations at Mildenhall include weight checks revealing several entrants overweight reducing ranges from 1500 miles to around 1000. Pilots such as Roscoe Turner and Ray Paver face uncertain performance as teams adjust plans and seek lighter configurations amid ongoing official tests.
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Australian Press Association
Air Ministry
W.N.W
Europe
Baghdad
Testa
Neville Stack
Stack
Roscoe Turner
Turner
Roncoe Turner
Paver
Crash in Ocean Kills One in Film Run
A hydroplane attempting to film a retribution picture of the assassination of King Alexander near Marreilles crashes a mile from the liner George Washington. One officer drowns. five others survive after a large wave capsizes the wing and sinks the plane. Survivors cling to the prow of the Graf until rescue by the George Washington.
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New York
George Washington
King Alexander
Marreilles
Viva
Graf
Radio Picture of Duke Appears in London
A London wireless picture from Australia is published in London morning papers. The scene shows Gloucester and minutes of attention to be shown. No one may carry items including umbrellas. Aisles are cleared as crowds await the coffin and mourners to board the train bound for Topote.
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London
Heat Wireless
Australia
Juke
Gloucester
Tam
Kensington Racecourse Lease Extension Recommended
The Metropolitan Land recommended extending the Kensington Racecourse lease for seven years to keep inner grounds open for sporting use. The Board noted recreation grounds provided in Randwick and praised the improved tracks and satisfactory racing conditions. From 1914 to 1994, leaseholders paid £178,000 in rent rates repairs and maintenance.
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Thursisy
Metropolitan
Kensington
Kensington Recration Ground Company, Ltd
Randwick
Fire in Bank at Coff's Harbour Traps Manager and Family
A fire swept the Commercial Bank building and adjoining rooms at Coff's Harbour early today. Manager Mr Har o Lindsay, awoke to rescue his wife and child but his foot was burned. the family escaped in night attire. Local bucket brigades failed to halt the blaze, which destroyed the bank and disrupted electric wires, but saved the Reed and Bettridge store across the street.
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Thuragay
Commercial Bank
Bath
Sitre
Cuyambe
Costay
Haroh Lindsay
Lindagy
Trian
Umauc
Reed and Bettridge
Kingsford Smith Delays Flight
Fragmented OCR report notes Kingsford Smith delaying a flight in London with unclear timing and references to a Royal Marine meeting. It mentions a moratorium and creditor issues, a director’s statement, and possible future actions as part of a developing financial and operational decision.
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London
Royal Wa Aiones Fengeen
Dephane
Maxwell
Seca
Pacino
Mars
Chased Hotel Thief Flees As Police Close In
Sydney report details a dramatic pursuit at Royal Hotel where a thief escaped after a gun threat. Officers, led by Detective Sergeant Beard, chased the intruder through corridors and stairs as witnesses recalled the near capture and a struggle.
Death Penalty Sought for Kidnapper in Chicago Case
Police say the death penalty will be sought for Habinson Alot, the Chicago kidnapper of Mrs Brol, who is believed planning to flee with most of the $90,000 ransom. An extortion case tied to a Ford plant employee in Detroit is noted, with broader mentions of kidnapping and penalties discussed as authorities pursue similar crimes.
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Habinson
Alot
Brol
Robinson
Chicago
Ford Motor Manufacturing
Detroit
Deel
Ford
Pnalty
Dever
Wala Waa
Maderal
SAILER AND STEAMER COLLIDE AT SEA
A collision occurred west of Dhaw between the Darque C B Pedarsan en route to Melbourar and the Mwedian steam met. The Darque C B Pedarsan was damaged and kept afloat by its timber cargo while the salvage steamer anchored nearby. The Halland is reported at Gothenburg with damage.
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London
Darque
C. B. Pedarsan
Melbourar
Halland
Dhaw
CE Falersan
Beant Drug Sale Announcement Sparks Inquiry
Unclear readable text references a person named Beant and a drug sale matter prompting an information release. Any concrete details on date place or organization are not decipherable from the fragment.
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