Cables Report Hawker and Grieve Rescue and Return
London reports detail Hawker and Grieve transferred to a destroyer after a Mary transit and later aboard the Revenge en route to London. A separate fault in a circulation pipe caused a mishap near Thurso Bay with Hawker and Sieve in the water for about ninety minutes.
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London
Admiralty Office
Mary
Hawker
Grieve
Thurso
Semport
Thurso Bay
Scotland
Air Ministry
Revenge
Ireland
Hawkers early flight experiences and prize notes
From the Daily Mail prize news to Hawker and Grieve earning a £5000 consolation prize, the report outlines a £10,000 offer for a crossing record and details Newfoundland to Portugal distances totaling 2045 miles. It also covers Hawker’s origins and companions, and touches on Japan’s wartime recognition of Bolshevik Russia as a potential shift in Allied policy and possible Mongolian suzerainty under Japan.
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London
Daily Mail
Hasty Hawker
Vietorian
Major Hawker
Hawker
Baty News
Ceci Treadgold
Osborne
Kellow
Falkiner Motor Co
Russe Street
Melbourne
Lang
Manchester Guardian
Japan
Russia
Kolchak
Siberia
Koltchak
Mongolia
China
Concentration Angfors Report From London May
London May report notes a concentration effort by the Angfors group linked to the Bolshevik fleet. The Antrasian Presa Association cites a change in strategy and readiness amid uncertain alliances.
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London
Antrasian Presa Association
Turning Point of the War Introduction of Tanks
New York May 15 The New York powertin correspondent interviews von Ludendort who says the Allies due to the tank won the war He would not concede the United States alteration of the outcome Germany would have won more tanks and increased war material U boat warfare was necessary bringing England to economic collapse but not drawing the United States into the war The United States would have entered in any case I am willing to join a tribunal of inquiry to vindicate the Fatherland ADMIRAL KOLTCHAT S THANKS Koltchat in a letter to that Chief speaks appreciation of Britain’s aa
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New York
von Ludendorf
United States
Germany
England
Federal ships contract eyed for Britain and America
Melbourne telegrams report that the Commonwealth plans negotiations for the construction of large steel steamers in Great Britain, with strong likelihood that the United States will secure some of the vessels.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Great Britain
America
Sydney Flood Deluges Hit Randwick Course
Heavy rains flood Sydney with over 18 inches falling in 26 days. Randwick course submerged, tracks under water and racing barred today. City struggles with flooding as sheets of water blanket streets.
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Sydney
RaNdwick
Peace Conference Opinion Shifts in German Merchants
Copenhagen May 26 reports public sentiment in Germany, especially among merchants and business men, swinging toward favoring the signing of the Treaty as the sole method to end commercial and industrial stagnation.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Germans Engineer Secrets to Undermine Britain in Belgium
A Geneva correspondent for the Daily Chronicle reports that German statesmen seek to mislead ally obligations, foster Bolshevism in Belgium, and isolate the British Army. The piece warns of a secret plot to weaken Allied forces and press German indemnities as provisional claims.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Geneva
Brisbanes Curtailed Bread Supply Amid Severe Telephonic Spread
A Brisbane area report notes a serious spread of illness causing curtailment of bread distribution due to difficulties in communication and supply lines. Local authorities urge calm as services adjust.
Geraldton City Band inspires with strong vocal and solo numbers
The Geraldton City Band drew a large audience as A R Johnson delivered a rich baritone and Les Cartwright showcased mastery. Misa Tierney impressed as accompanist with solo work, while calls to expand the band and equip youths with instruments spark discussion on guiding promising local musicians.
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A. R. Johnson
Les Cartwright
Rojin
Misa Tierney
Sorees Te
Australia
Ipswich Railway Workshop Report Amid Epidemic
A Ipswich railway workshops report notes fatigue and illness linked to an epidemic. Deaths have occurred and condition updates come from Melbourne and Sydney reports. Dr Atkinson says no new developments in a young woman’s illness tied to the Great Western express.
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Brisbane
Ipswich
Bayswater
Burswood
Maritime Dispute Sparks Police Control at Melbourne Wharves
Authorities and strikers clash over who runs the Melbourne wharves as police establish stations at 7 20 am and the Marrawah steamer halts at 6 pm. Loyalists work under protection while strikers show limited aggression, signaling likely royalist duties resuming tomorrow amid tensions and a looming coal shortage.
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Melbourne
Marrawah
Ccnes
Apathy at Sea Meeting Delays Proceedings
Incessant rain hinders a nightly gathering as seamen and Druids struggle to proceed. The chair, Bro G, presides while Wathersy, recently raised, is absent or unwell, and attendees show apathy during the compulsory ballot event.
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Bloch
Osas
Doorswarrah Biation Public Notice Appears in Local Tron
A fragmentary public notice from Wan ALOETY & COMPANY LIMITED cites an auction or sale action directed by Mmn Janes eee of Doorswarrah Biation. It references further particulars to be advertised or obtained from a company contact in Gaa Public Aietice Sig aretanded. The incomplete text points to a forthcoming announcement and formal details.
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Aloety & Company, Limited
Bess
Mmn Janes Eee
Doorswarrah” Biation
Gaa Public Aietice
Recruits Push to Join New Army of Occupation
Morning crowds gather outside Whitehall recruiting office as many young men seek enlistment in the new occupation force. A recruitment official notes more applicants daily than in prewar times, with about 80 percent around 18 years old and some under military age eager to join despite limited roles. Many applicants say they want to wait for Germany to see what happens, while others seek the opening in service.
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Inoadion
Whitehall
Gertuaay
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Chierchiat
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Victoria
Federal Steamship Line
New South Wales
Ferce
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Dswich
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Victoria Motor Works
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Oeder
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Gardher
Shearers
Arch Bros
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A. Olenon & CO
Ila
Xeon
Firasth
Army and Navy Stores
Marine Terrace
Ron
Victora Diana
Isaue
Hall
Maoey
Geraldton Foundry
Alcaltaral
Marie
Gon Garting
Buckemillw
Pushion House Drys
Ploturee
Wall
Calon
Bouma
Withere and Co, Bakers
Hove
Rownie
Kodak
Vitapatrick 'S Co
Eleanor Street
Xorllent
Cantelo
Binoe
SNELL
Salle Guntabekor Motor Carr
Yasey Les
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Nek Ok
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Berings
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Enel
Orme
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Swan
Ulwer
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Temes Ae Nee
Kitchon
Grantows Howe
W Mae
Grantown
Apaly J
Penn
Queen's A
Tackeys
Bogle Bros
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