Pioneering aviator Bert Hinkler vanishes on world flight
Australian aviation hero Bert Hinkler, famed for solo Atlantic crossings and record flights from London to Riga and London to Rome, disappeared after departing Fulham on a nonstop attempt to Australia. He had recent plans to beat the England to Australia record and was last heard from January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Turin
Society of Slater Manufacturers and Traders
Lympne
Riga
Pen Air
Hinkler
America
Beenane
England
Australia
C. W. A. Scott
South Africa
Fulham Aerodrome
New Magazines and Features Highlighted in 20 Story Magazine
The notice previews twenty fine stories in the 20 Story Magazine including Arctic and sea tales, a standout Stampede cowboy yarn, and other action packed pieces. Wert Magazine mid January issue will host fiction fans, and Storyteller Magazine promises excellent new fiction. February brings A de Vere Stacpoole and others. Woman and Beauty February offers a colour supplement and Ladies Journal March features dress patterns and fashion designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Wert
Storyteller
A. de Vere Stacpoole
St. John Irvine
Marti Armstrong
Olive Wadsley
Woman and Beauty
Ladies Journal
Dennie
Uital
Esplanade Jetty Race Draws Large Field Of Runners
A long distance race at the Esplanade jetty attracted a large crowd with twelve starters. J Sarsh won heat one, Valentine second, Trigg third. Gibson won heat two, Nelaom second, Horswill third. In the final Gibson led early, with Valentine, Murale, Nelson, Horswill close behind and Trigg on scratch. Gibbs and Allen featured in later heats as officials eye relays and country district events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esplanade
Mies J. Sarsh
Mia B. Valentine
Mise G. Trigg
Mins
Ketch
Giteon Aid
E. Binke Thinl M. Derlee
Gnish
W. Dawren
A. Hall
la Hemrle
T. Broker
3. Buaney
P. Wand
T. Stokes
G. Bunney
Watson
Ward
Wh Beck
A. Watron
J. Morrisby
F. Ward
A. Wataon
Davies
Hall
Watrom
Hall Wan
Ball
Railway coal price dispute creates railway supply tension
In Perth on February 21 Railway Commissioner E Amalgamated Griais Cesl Day announced the department will source all coal from Newcastle. An ongoing price negotiation and allocation dispute involves mine owners and coal costs for gas and electricity. If a settlement isn’t reached within a week, Collie mines may halt, forcing work reductions to meet government needs.
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Perth
E. Amalgamated
Collie
Gfth
Estra
Ceetesem
Companies Agree to 15000 Payout Amid Price War
The report outlines a dispute where companies offered 15000 pounds as a settlement under pressure from government orders. It notes premature actions by managers and the risk to workers if wages stay below the submitted tender terms.
Attorney General JaneidSubben Dies in Perth Hotel
Perth February 21 The Attorney General and Minister for Education and the North West Mr Thamas Arthur Lewis Davy K A died suddenly late Saturday night at the Bavey Hotel while playing cards with colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Thamas Arthur Lewis Davy
K.A
North- West
Bavey Hotel
Death of West Australia politician and barrister noted
The obituary records the death from angina pectoris of Br. Davy who had served as captain in the Royal Field Artillery and been elected to West Perth seats in 1934 1927 and 1910. A post mortem certificate was issued after consultation with Dr duett. The funeral at St Georges Cathedral followed by a large crowd at Karrakatta enshrined Archbishop Le Pani saul's tribute to a faithful servant of Western Australia.
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Angina Pesteris
Duett
Br. Davy
Oaly
Auckland
Hale School
Perth
London
Royal Field Artillery
France
India
West Perth
Davy
St. George's Cathedral
Karrakatta
le Pani Saul
West
Australia
Button cures unemployment in Tyansa town
A new metal button produced by Tyansa factories has ended joblessness in the town. Orders flood in from London Paris and New York as local workers put in overtime to meet demand.
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Tyansa
Czecho-Slovakia
Lindon
Paris
New York
Racing Reflections Metropolitan and Eastern Sw Australasian Record
Motorcycle and horse racing notes reflect a regional record page detailing results, standings, and upcoming events for metropolitan and eastern southern Australasian circuits. It highlights notable performances, affiliations, and venue notes from recent meets.
Racing notes from Perth and Adelaide meetings
A lengthy summary of race results and horse movements across Perth and Adelaide venues. Mentions Woraces Cur hiwides, The Caulécld Futurity, top performers like Tap and Ammonia, and upcoming events such as Easter Monday Crest Eastern Steeple. Also covers trainer anecdotes, horse sales, and betting outcomes with several named horses and figures.
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Perth
Woraces
Uastham Redding
Phar Tap
Sae Eurythmie
Gothic
Amyl Amounis
Greenline
Ammonia
Wings and Middle Watch
Newmarket
Chatham
Pike
Winooka
Gavi¢ Carrington
Waltzing Lily
Adelaide
Sawans
Serpentine
J.P. O'Hara
New Zealand
Domisios
In Busby
Tinkler
Fremantle
D. Oates
Conger
Han Bron
Peter the Hermit
Conquer
Isa
Naval
Toreni
Winooks
Moatite
Baferlooay
Ben Amstralasian Treord
Neeviour
Flemington
Caulfield
Ranswick
Ardent
Newma
Foturty
Liberal
Raturtay
Windhag
Belmont
Gusto
Cheltenham
Rome
Goodwood
Peggy Poet
Adeline
Guldfields
Duke Mortlake
Kilgoorlie
Boulder
Johnson
Crowner
Prince
Crystal Gazer
Sonman
Frank Livy
Our Host
Star Raid
Grey Label
Antisea
St. Frail
Zen
Miller
Race results outline with multiple horses and odds
The report lists sprint and set-to races with odds and outcomes. Imperial Guar led betting at 7 to 4 before Duke Mortlake won by three lengths in 1.14 ahead of Megaphone, while other runners such as High Romance, Conquer, and Star Sir show various placements. Multiple horses and odds are noted across separate heats, including Beggar Girl, Queen's Jester, and Wando in the surrounding wagering context.
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Gie Girton
Magphaly Fery
Atable
Sir Moore
Bleet
Mt. Malcolm
Megaphone
High Romance
Hay Go
Silvern's Bow
Fady Pica
Thinernoma
Roneatn
Wnd
Caravancer
Tirooma
Tib
Star
Ronesta
Hero San
Gihon
Serbury Inez
Wando
Beggar Girl
Queen’s Jester
Wapha
Ergira
Gay Silver
L L A E Green Tour Through Drought Aboard
L L A Green traveled from Peak Hill to Bamboo Creek visiting mining sites and a new plant in Dead Bullock district. He reported widespread drought north of Munindi to Port Hedland, with rainfall as low as three inches for the season. Green planned to leave Port Wedland for Roebourne district on Monday February 20. A remark notes the knife grinder’s trade favors when business is slow.
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South America
New York
Jamaica
United Minter
Jan
Marnesibo
Wen
Eric Force
Ale
Green
Peak Hill
Maundiwindi
Jimble Har
Ingine
Marble Bar
Bamboo Creek
Breen
Bullock
Queensland
Munindi
Port Headland
Port Wedland
Roebourms
Australian Premier’s record under fire in budget speech
A press summary outlines Sir James Mitchell’s 1920s policy speech, criticizing his role in the Group Settlement scheme and large past liabilities. It notes £7,746,75 total outlay and rising interest that burdened taxation, amid calls for accountability and warnings about deficits and credit structure.
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J. Curtin
Talletin
Labour Party
Jamesit
Cellier
James Anh
James
Jans Mitchell
Collier
Bisa
Aruce
Collier Ape
James Mitchell
Let UK
Echome
Ie Mitchell
Kawant
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Woo
Mrix
Tainaml
Royal Naval Air Force
N.C.G
Louis
West Africa
Iwarded
Aeron Tient Federation
Hritaania T
Aero Club Wes
Ates
NEW Magazines
Rej Cmb
A. J. Dawson
A. W. Dawson
L. Soarle
E Chapman
Geraldton
Cottesloe
North Cottesloe
Vn Ablion
Batunday
Vic
Ariqun
Newcastle
Pennenian
JaneidSubben
Beara
MET
L. Davy
Leckie
Lobster
la Newburg
Holbbooks
Holbrooks
Calles
Sterling
Levinsons
Levinaina
Levinsona
Levinson & Sons
Hay Street
Easingwold
J. Holt
St. Ardent
Khartoum
Horne
Ll. A. E. Green
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