Australian pilots plan Sydney to Europe flight in Spirit of Fun
Capt James Dickson and Arthur Loew propose a record flight from Sydney to Europe via the Dutch East Indies China and Egypt. They plan to sail on the Monterey to Australia in ward September with the Lockheed Orion that set a 2500 mile NY to LA record in 14 hours 45 minutes. Dickson confirms the plan for Spirit of Fun to depart Sydney for Darwin soon after Monterey’s arrival.
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Los Angeles
United Press
James Dickson
Arthur Loew
Sydney
Europe
Daptch East Indies
China
Egypt
Torey
Monterey
Orion
New York
Dickson
Darwin
Dublin Farmers Seek Suspension of Tariffs Over Trade Differences
Dublin farmers in Waterford pass a resolution calling on the Irish Free State and British governments to suspend special tariffs until differences are settled. They complain of selling cattle at reduced prices to pay land annuities. The Dublin horse show faces frost with lower attendance, especially from Britain and the Continent, as blood stock declines amid Ireland's economic war.
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Dublin
Waterford
Ireland
British Coal Dominates Despite Import Duty Pressure
Importers cling to British coal claiming superiority and lower long term cost. Companies warn gas prices would rise if deprived of British coal. President De Valera says he may impose prohibitive retrospective duties if orders are not moved to the continent. People
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de Valera
Continent
Ottawa interview with Bennett on wheat preference policy
Mr Bennett, premier of Canaan, spoke with the Press in Ottawa for 45 minutes. He supported wheat preference, whether by quota or tariff, and dismissed false reports aimed at derailing delicate negotiations. He predicted public conclusions within ten days and noted possible moves to strengthen trade representation and grant High Commissioners more authority.
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Ottawa
Bennett
Mrr. Kennett
British Films to Enter 175 Theatres in Far East Markets
A British film producing company signs a contract making British pictures form a portion of programmes in 175 theatres across Japan, China, Siam, the Malay States, and the Dutch East Indies. About 130 million people will view these films in places where only American pictures were shown before.
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London
British Pictures
Japan
China
Siam
Malay States
Dutch East Indies
Melbourne Merchant's Son Flies Solo to Australia
Richard Allen, son of a Melbourne merchant, departed London for Brussels in a Moth plane on Wednesday as the first leg of a solo holiday flight to Australia.
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Richard Allen
Melbourne
London
Brussels
Australia
Bullivant
Dulwich Hill
Swinney
Inez
John Cousemacker
Swiney
New England
Fokker
Sydney
Mascot Arrodrome
20W
Miss Bullivant
Bisurated Magnesia Aims To Ease Digestive Pain
Thousands suffer from digestive disorders caused by excess stomach acid. A simple after meal dose of Bisurated Magnesia is claimed to quickly relieve pain, soothe the stomach lining, and help prevent future symptoms as used in hospitals and recommended by physicians.
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Bovters
Trucker Cleared After Rupanyup Collision
Edward Pearce of Rupanyup faced a charge of negligent driving after a collision with a Rugby sedan near Rupanyup on June 11. Eye witnesses and Pearce testified that his truck carried Rupanyup footballers and that Pearce steered left before the crash. the court dismissed the case.
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Rupasyup
Edward Pearce
Rupansup
Rupanyup Glenorchy
Heach
Pearce
Rupanyup
Rapanrup
James Tenylar
Glenorchy
Im Hieemer
Templar
Cotreet
Edmand Pearce
Thomas McKean
George Rowlands
Howlands
Estwands
Chidlow
John May
McKean
Rowlands
May
Fishermen Seek Open Season for Seals and Labor Critique
The article discusses the Portland Fishermen's League backing an open season for seals from April to October, with the Chief Secretary ordered to obtain a Fisheries Chief Inspector report. It also covers broad political rhetoric, noting H. G. Wells attacking the Labor Party and references to the King, Geneva, and economic policy amid a broader exchange of opinions.
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Portland
Victorian Fishermen's League
Labor
Geneva
Amd
Russia
Conditions in Russia described in Perth letter
Melbourne solicitor A R Mills reports from London after a 3000 mile Russia tour. He notes queues for bread, scarce milk and poor clothing amid dire streets and housing conditions. Mills mentions Australians as well as English and American natives he met, and hints at returning a misguided Australian home.
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Russia
Perth
A. R. Mills
Melbourne
London
Rossi
Baby Found in Eagle's Talons Near Bucharest Village
A hunter near Hlej, Bucharest, reported a dramatic discovery as an eagle he shot down revealed the dead body of a four month old baby still wedged in its talons. The bizarre find astonished the hunter and authorities.
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Hlej
Bucharest
Wedge
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Velroy
Vo Tou
J. Langlands & Sons
U.S
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Licenson
Polien Court Snes
Frites
Bank, Sr
Balanee
Ture
Bank Rr
Eheryu
Stawe
Ranil
Search
Atlantis
Elage
Tower of Babel
Atlantic
N.C. Gossmaule
Sindeen
Mike
Shoul
Ne F
Ite
Witl
Adda Glusey
PTR Ae
Willy Sheen
Teves
Aedliryes
al Tee
Walter Nurn & CO
Pynsent Street
Horsham
Victorian
Gippsland & Northern Co-Operative CO. Ltd
Machinery Department
Collans Street
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