Cables The Trans Atlantic Flight Hawk ers Rescue Details
London reports detail the rescue of the Atlantic flight crew after engine trouble forced them to abort the Ireland attempt. Provost Mackay says the descent near a Danish steamer Mary, sighted about 1000 miles from the start, was completed safely in an hour and a half with the aviators in real danger only briefly.
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London
Hawnen
Aready
Ireland
Atlantic
Provost Mackay
Thurso
Mary
Ape
Hawker's Arrival in London Triggers Ocean of Cheers
London crowds greet Hawker after his sea voyage with wild celebration. Australians lead the reception, lifting him to a motor car near the Aero Club. Hawker endures seasickness upon surfacing and receives minimal sustenance during the night as the procession unfolds with high public excitement.
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London
Hawker
Croes
Aero Club
Australia
Hawker's Machine Salvage Operations Reported
A May 2 despatch from Loadon Newfoundland notes salvage efforts for Hawker's machine. The steam vessel involved was damaged and saved by the operations, with details of the incident summarized from a distant report.
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Hawker's Machine
Loadon
Sohne
Newfoundland
American airmen launch three seaplanes for Azores
New York May 26 The New York Times Trepassey reports three naval seaplanes left for the Azores on May 25 after a prior failed attempt. The planes, each weighing 28 200 pounds fully loaded, must travel 1 640 miles to Ponta Delgada in the Azores and are expected to complete the trip in about 16 hours.
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New York
New York Times
Azores
Anka
Naval Seajqunes
Majidax
Trelassey
Ponta del Gady
British airship R34 to attempt Atlantic flight from Ireland
London May 27 The Air Ministry contemplates the six hundred ton airship R34 to make a round trip non stop attempt across the Atlantic from Ireland to Kewhandland via the Azores carrying enough fuel for the journey. No large American airship is available for the return leg.
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London
Air Ministry
Atlantic
Ireland
Kewhandland
America
The Position in Russia Pall of Pi City Th Wk Pay
New York on May 28 reports Petrograd is in imminent danger as Allies arrange provisioning for the city. The London message notes the fragile war situation and impending appeals for support from the capital.
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New York
London
Petrograd
Finnish Forces Near Petrograd as Bolsheviks Retreat Toward Moscow
New York Times correspondent reports General Mannernheim leading the Finnish army within about twenty miles of Petrograd and expected to enter the city soon. Bolshevik authorities have evacuated Petrograd and moved toward Moscow.
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New York
Timhagen
Mannerheim
Petrograd
Hofshevig
Moscow
Peace Conference German Attitude to Peace
Paris reports a restless minority in Germany favors signing the peace treaty, while government support for anti signing agitation complicates action. Observers say Germany’s military machine is in ruins and a June 9 deadline looms for signing with Allies. Austria treaty expected May 29 with June 5 target for German Austrian and Hungarian accords.
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Paris
Germany
del Gates
British Fleet Heads to Archangel for Russia Campaign
A British expedition sails toward Archangel with a large fleet to support operations in Russia. Reports say about three hundred ships have left port, carrying troops and equipment for riverine and coastal actions.
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Russia
Hagen
Gergen
Belgian honors conferred on Australian officials
King of Belgium awards Grand Officer and Commander of the Order of the Crown to Sir Thomas Mackenzie high commissioner for New Zealand, Sir Per Me Bride, Sir Thomas Robinson, J D Coonally, and Sir Frederick Young. South Australia agents general for these states noted. Police report mentions a suspect box index and a burned scene with charred tones.
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London
Belgium
Thomas Mackenzie
New Zealand
Per Me Bride
Victoria
Thomas Robinson
Queensland
J. D. Coonaily
Western Australia
Frederick Young
South Awan
Holiday postal arrangements observed at local post office
Tuesday June 3 is a public holiday. The office opens 9 to 10 a.m. for all business except money orders. Afternoon mails close at 10 a.m. First morning letter delivery and pillar clearance occur. Office to reopen as usual on Monday, as far as known.
Hayseeds Come to Town at Kings Theatre
The Hayseed comedy series continues with a screening at Kings Theatre this Saturday and Monday. The film follows the Hayseed family after their trip to Sydney and includes scenes of Sydney views as the full programme rolls.
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Hayseed Pictures
Kings Theatre
Dad
Familly
Sydney
Sprendit Views
Racing Acceptances for West Australia Meeting
The Turf lists acceptances for winter hurdle and flying handicaps plus Dudley and Suburban events at Mandurah. Notable entries include Warambée Yarrandate Dalwhinnie Shearwater Ravel Lady A B Aptitude Blue Rais Silver Lady and many more with starting times: hurdles 1.55 p.m. flying 2.30 p.m. Dudley 3.05 p.m. Trial 3.45 p.m. Mandurah 4.35 p.m. Suburban 5.00 p.m.
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Warambée
Yarrandate
Lero
Dalwhinnie
Shear
Ravel
Lady A.B
Aptitude
Blue Rais
Bemieca
Venevan King
Baulie
Silver Lady
Dudley
Ss Fab
Northampton Jockey Club Meeting Entries and Weights
The Northampton Jockey Club announces weights and entries for a Monday meeting. Nundu Boy leads five furlongs with 10.0 pounds, while Greenlock 8 and Bashful Boy 8.0 appear in multiple events. Public nominations for the Duty Plate extend to Monday June 2 at 9 a.m., with hack races adjusted and owners cautioned on entry procedures.
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MD. J. Brown
Ennee Jaina
Bashful Boyz Cgreplands
Caana
Golden Spur
Green. Jee
Paseim
Honor Bound
Naitra
Lady Ruth
Lady Fuse
Urge
le Roi
Connie Locke
Lockhardt
Pudlicans
Greylunds
Wax Palm
Jassi
Mouiay
W A.m. Wahzard
Stead of
Owers
Pneumonic Influenza Deaths Reported in Adelaide and Sydney
Fragmentary telegraph style report notes Adelaide on May 26 reporting no deaths from pneumonia influenza. later Sydney on May 28 reports influenza deaths. Officials or agencies not named. details incomplete.
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Sydney
Australia Arrives at Fremantle with General White On Board
Telegrams from Melbourne report the cruiser Australia docking at Fremantle with Lieutenant General White bound for Melbourne. The dispatch notes the maritime dispute, calls for condemnation of executive action, and mentions delegates from Queensland New South Wales and South Australia arriving in Melbourne to advocate arbitration approaches amid the strike.
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Perth
Bate
Australia
Fremantle
Getering
White
Melbourne
Queensland
New South Wases
South Australia
Concert at Soldiers' Institute entertains locals
A Tuesday evening concert at the Returned Soldiers Institute featured Mesdames Wetnand Beno Misses Filisa Sander C Hunter and Messrs E Blight and Les Cartwright with Mrs Pateraca at piano. Funds raised were about £35 outstanding after £50 paid. the committee planned to move to Edenade Hostel for two months due to space issues. The mayor F Green urged public support, noting profits from Town Hall pictures were improving memorial funds and thanking attendees. Olga Hunter performed two dances, while the crowd yearned for more songs by returning soldiers.
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Returned Soldiers Institute
Mesdames Wetnand
Beno
Filisa Sander
C. Hunter
E. Blight
Les Cartwright
Pateraca
F. Green
Olga Hunter
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Sushap
Airmer
Atlantic and Contemplat
Bolshevistis
Archangel
THE
Paris Blueseard
Ayert Gross Aia
West Australia
WAT
TBE
Sruan
Merri
Lord Tollendal
Peroare
Mulishal
Exytere
Lady Neta
Epsilon
Baty
Doll
Yowriana
Drury Lane
Ile
Home
Monierix
Inc of
Northampton
Clup
Epbleme
Koprovel
Adelaide
General White
Loyalists AT Work
Marrawah
Soldiers' Institute
the Coliseum
Geraldton
Victoria Motor Works
Overland
Crgsalax Hage Tisiieers
Mse Tyres
Ford
Bexzine
Greare, Ma
Gatile
Mingenew
LDR
Bush Gee
Western Australian Govern‘ment Railwaye
Trai Bervice
Mom Bat
Mona
W. Lord
Comal
Geraldton District Traders Association
maTeTaneers
Maca
Wits
AN Ted Hsows
hatCuengs Buewon
GALE
Unive Bank
Ie Weil
Anny
Erato
Naling
Tormer Hall
Satsses
Jere
Odes Gardin
Cenrt Voesey
Williars & C0
Wollass & Co
the Supreme Court OF
Jans Hayton
Miser
Whsabowa
Tae
Somrumonz & Hata
Techs Aguas Tor
Sd Altace
Laila Inchi
Uecnkitan
Ducininsmir
Shearers
Arch Bros
Orpe
W.d
Austicia Nara
Executivs Fire
R. A
Army and Navy Stores
Marine Terrace
Asnous
All
Macey
Eetier
Geraldton Foundry
Jewell
Weymouth, & Howson, Ltd
Corner Phelps
Unch Streets
Broskings
Kodak
Bae
Bartlett
Ely Guar
Snell
Guyrark
Motorar
Heese
Simena Me
Ogy
G. Gverhen
Mportart News
Sto Var Wintow
Bobby Volver
Hte Supply Co
Hank
Leet
Harper Serge
Grantown Hows
Jame Gulab
Barilelv
Hong
Dane Allumé
NOTU
Blight Bros
Imag
Bay Bardye
Etry
Oroer Urwets
Ates Giteag & Co
Gilwon Ko
Heather Kittsladatane
Uriel
Snell'a
Pat Vomero
Pio
Parernie
D. Bindaiey Bitagerald Strert
Fieamy Rifle Club Ta
Eryr Wave
Canal Ng Hyop Fa
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