26 Oct 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1938
Page
1
A damaged line describes a woman aged 59 seeking relief from ailments after four months of drought-like symptoms. It mentions a drug or remedy called Krwachon Satie nt, with references to headaches, stomach upset, and digestive issues. The text is fragmented and difficult to interpret fully.
In Canberra the political moment changed as news broke of the death of Mr. C. A. S Hawker Wakefield member in the House of Representatives just after a censure motion adjournment. The government faced a reshuffle postponement while ministers and party leaders weighed the national crisis and possible ministry reconstruction.
The Douglas airliner Kyeema crashed into Burke's Lookout in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne during the flight from Adelaide. Eighteen aboard, including 14 passengers and four crew, were killed. The wreckage burned, and the disaster is the worst in Australian aviation history. Passengers included C. A. Hawker MHR and L. S. Abrahams KC. crew included Captain A Webb and First Officer A F Steen. The plane struck a peak in heavy cloud after a late arrival due to weather delays. Local rescuers faced intense heat as bodies and wreckage were recovered amid a scorched landscape. Officials and relatives gathered at the scene as inquiries began into the crash and the plane’s final moments.
A fragmented item references a special era and a tie. The readable parts suggest discussion of intent and social context involving individuals with the names Shaw and Hine, but details are unclear.
An Australian newspaper note recounts Mr. Mawker planning a Canberra journey aboard a Fairbairn aircraft. The story mentions the Kyeema and a Melbourne context, with wires between Bowker and Fairbairn about travel to the capital for a meeting of representatives. The fragmented text references Hawker flights and aviation concerns.
The Governor General Lord Gowrie issued a statement from Canberra expressing profound sympathy on the death of Charles Hawker. Excellencies conveyed grief to Hawker’s relatives and lauded him as one of Australia’s most gallant and esteemed personal friends.
An aged report describes an early air voyage where the pilot of the Keyeema overshot the destination due to stronger winds. Departing Maitourne at 11 304.1m, Walebalen attacked near law Souda before returning to Komen tan and reporting the incident. Canberra was later reached after a westward route through Fluming.
The Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader issued a rare joint homage to victims of the Airway Company disaster. Parliament expressed sympathy to relatives, noting the loss to many families and the company, with a Labour Party wreath planned for the funeral of Mr Hawker and party representative Me N Makin.
In Sydney on a Tuesday, officials reported all coal mines idle for the day would reopen tomorrow. The Mineral Federation leader Mr. C Nelson announced miners were ready to work all pits, and mine owners confirmed satisfactory assurances had been received.
Preliminary inquiry notes pilot Nag overshot Ensendon Aerodrome by eight miles and struck a mountain at 9 00 feet from the top. Minister Thorby calls it the flat setlous excident in Australian modern air transport. Radio direction finding aided attempts to contact the aircraft, which vanished after requesting weather and bearing information from Ensendon station.
The last of the tabies of the 36 victims was recovered from the wreckage into the afternoon and all were brought to the City Morgue. Many were not recognizable, with only two victims identified so far: Thos Hardy, 48, Sencliffe, RA, and Hugo Gramp, 4, Ratlends Fini, 2A.
Government announces a public inquiry by the Air Accidents Investigation Committee into the Dandenong crash. Minister for Defence Mr Thorby says evidence may be taken on site and the inquiry will be held as practicable.
Sydney officials condemn Civil Aviation Department for delaying ultra short wave beacon installation at Mascot astro program. Officials say hundreds of lives are saved weekly if beacons are used and delays worsen air transport. Critics argue one beacon would prevent disasters and speed position fixes, boosting safety for Brisbane to Sydney routes.
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