Canberra floods rival 1925 peak in Molonglo surge
Torrential rains in southeastern Australia caused severe flooding across the Canberra region. The Molonglo valley rose to levels unseen since 1925, isolating the city, washing out a railway line, and flooding roads and camps. Emergency crews worked to repair damage while residents evacuated to higher ground and waited for waters to recede.
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Duke Struck by Car Door at Capitol Theatre
Hin Toya reports a serious incident when His Royal Highness the Duke was struck on the right side by a car door as he alighted at Capitol Theatre. The Royal party and chauffeur delayed before repositioning, narrowly avoiding a fall. The Duke recovered quickly, though the near miss prompted concern.
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Capitol Theatre
Soho
Turnbull Coud
Air Mail Contract Talks Face Criticism and Delays
An Imperial Airways official spoke in London about the England to Australia plan and the high speed 200 mph aircraft. He defended government contracts and said bookings for the London to Singapore service are nearly full by December. The official noted routing constraints via Paris to Brindisi and Marseilles caused schedule delays, while praising Dutch Far East service as competitive.
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Imperial Airways Ltd
Todany
Parmentier
Australia
British Conateu
Hs Bald
Pritertad
Eupire
Far East
Paris
Brindial
Marseilles
Dut Alving
Sisty
Taligs
FLIERS BODIES Entrained For Naples
Coffins and funeral party are loaded for Naples after a regatta and public tributes. Officials praised conduct, while a 2,500 mile air train caravan precedes the procession and the funeral is planned for Friday at Seycate cemetery.
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London
Gillies
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Macedon
Beit
Naples
Lime Seycate
Royal train leaves half an hour early
The royal train departed Borndale early with minor schedule changes after repairs between Canberra and Queanbeyan. The Duke joined at Queanbeyan and the journey continued toward Bombala ahead of the planned time to compensate for delays caused by the earlier slow running.
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Uriarra
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Duke of
Bombala
Sydney
Souvenir Hunter Ta Royal Standard
When the Duke of Gloucester arrived in Australia he brought two Royal standards for the Royal car. Last night one standard disappeared and authorities say the remaining standard is in custody of a Scotland Yard detective accompanying the Royal Party.
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Duke of Gloucester
Australia
Scotland Yard
Great Air Race Ends In Melbourne Tribute
Melbourne reports Cathcart Jones won the air race with a 2.64 p.m. post time. A reception honored jailmen now in Melbourne Isport Black Roscoe Turner Clyde Panghorn Parmentier and Moll. The Lord Mayor praised the sportsmen while noting they remain lively yet reckless. Beott and Black may not return to England. the Comet to be shown in Australia then shipped home. Edwrd Edwards says Beckt and Black signed earlier deals. £0,000 prize partly to Black for £5,000 in preliminary costs. Flyers in Australia list MacGregor Koepang Brodart Mor Star Hunger Rangood Metyoee Alla Geysen, Shaw Karachi Wright Ma Datomerah Perain Davies Niolls, all under repair or awaiting parts. Clairfeart Jones and Ken Weller reached Charleville at 8.60 am and left for Milbourne at 10.15 am. They said they were flying aimlessly after landing at Mt. Toa last night.
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Rangood
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Ainhabad
Shaw
Karachi
Wright
Ma Datomerah
Perain
Davies
Nicolls
Clairfeart Jones
Ken Weller
Charleville
Milbourne
Jones
Tey
Mt. Toa
Mystery Plane Runs Off Course Amid Flood Warnings
Fragmented reports describe a mystery aircraft near Koepang and Thuraaw yesterday and today as bridge washouts and submerged lines disrupted services. Early indications said damage was not severe and trains would resume, with diversions and patrols near Sydney and Rag to Queanbeyan planned.
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Wednewday, Pouliative
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Iines
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Sydney
Inna
Melroge's Progress Basra Air Race Delay
In Mohammerah Persia Wright and Palandro American Intranto were detained after passports were checked by the Persian Legation in London. Their hold up late yesterday diminishes hopes in the Air Race handicap. Booney reports New England Airways negotiating to buy the Domglian airliner, per Parmentier.
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Mohammerah
Persia
Wright and Palandro
London
Weaht
Thin Deing
State Ball Canberra Dazzles with Duke of Gloucester Visit
Rain-soaked Canberra hosts the State Ball for the Duke of Gloucester in the Tenth Humara era. The Prince, greeted by Governor General and Prime Minister, observes debutantes and dances with Helen Hughes and other guests, as official and social figures mingle in ornate hall decor.
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Ben
Message to Governor General from Mr Scott
Fragmented text records a congratulatory message to the Governor General from Mr Scott and mentions air race placement and a large bid by New England Airways for immediate plane delivery. Names include W A Bontts and C A Robinson. references to Douglas airplanes and overseas air mail work.
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Naas
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