Rabaul Amid Volcanic Disaster Declares Emergency
Volcanic eruptions at Vulcan Island devastate Rabaul, prompting Brigadier-General McNicol to declare a state of emergency. White casualties denied. natives said to be affected. Harbor largely flooded, water supply polluted, sanitation impossible. Ships face damage and restriction. evacuation plans for women and children to Australia considered. Island Trader brings water. Malaita to unload stores. evacuation likely next week.
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Mandated
McNicol
Australia
Gorebi
Vulcan Island
Rabaul
Malaita
Ier
Wheat market rises in Sydney trading day
The local wheat market was about a penny dearer per bushel with bulk reels quoted at 68/3 mareel basis and bagged lots around 5.0 as buyers showed firmer demand in Sydney.
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Sydney
Earhart Putnam Lands in San Juan West Indies
Mrs Amelia Earhart Putnam, aboard the round the world flight, lands at San Juan in the West Indies on Tuesday, continuing the historic voyage from New York.
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New York
Amelia Earhart Putnam
San Juan
West Indices
Mrs Northcott Found Not Guilty In Court Collapse
In Sydney at the Central Criminal Court Annie Kathleen Northcott collapsed in the dock after the jury acquitted her of murdering her husband. She was unconscious for a quarter of an hour and a doctor was called to revive her while officials quickly restored order.
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Sydney
Central Criminal Court
Annie Kathleen Northcott
Hold Up Cheltenham Porters at Station
Three masked men entered the Cheltenham station parcels office late at night and robbed Ronald Martin a 14 year old junior porter. Two used revolvers while a third joined, tying his wrists and ankles then emptying drawers before fleeing with about £20. Martin alerted police after freeing an arm. This marks a second Cheltenham robbery in a brief span.
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Cheltenham
Ronald Martin
Cheltenham Station
Martin
Almeria Bombardment Mirrors Grim War Toll
The report details the Almeria bombardment by German forces with heavy missiles causing widespread destruction. Noncombatants are injured as the city endures a long, brutal attack amid tense Franco British diplomacy and Italian naval mobilizations. Civilians shelter in fields and mountains as the siege impacts Spain’s war dynamics.
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Betting Great Increase At VRC Broadcasts Cause
Melbourne Wednesday VRC chairman Sir Alan Currie MLc warned that the shocking rise in starting price betting stems entirely from radio broadcasts of betting prices after races. He claimed Senator McLachlan’s justification on popular interest could extend to illegal games like two up. He charged the Federal Government with offering chances to breach State gaming laws.
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VRC
Alan Currie
M.lc
McLachlan
Wheat Market Slips Then Steadies on Demand
The city wheat market opened lower amid overseas grain trends, with Promintslo wheat at 42. Merch basis and bowers at 45 lb. Sales at 5 12, wise at 2. Afternoon trade steadied on stronger local demand. close around 2, March basis 5 30. Since Saturday, market down about 3. London market weak due to rains in US and Canada. Liverpool fell on liquidation.
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North America
London
United States
Canada
Liverpool
Chamberlain retracts defiant tax plan in finance bill vote
In London Tuesday Prime Minister Chamberlain announced dropping the national defence contribution part of the Finance Bill after a strong cross party attack. He warned the proposal caused alarm and would not proceed to committee but instead pursue a simpler profits tax. The measure aimed to raise at least 25 million pounds annually. The bill’s second reading passed 149 to 40.
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London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Mr Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Grziers Protest Over Freight Agreement Comments
Minister Thorby criticised for protesting the failure to share freight agreement details on wool. It was decided to ask Thorby to provide information before the Australian Overseas Transport Association meeting in Sydney on June 18.
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Thorby
Australian Overseas Transport Association
Sydney
Weather forecast reads mixed skies with snow and showers
The latest forecast predicts mainly fine conditions in northern and coastal areas, while southern districts remain unsettled with additional showers. Snow is expected on the southern highlands. Winds turn cold overnight with inland frosts and strong west to southwest coastal gusts.
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Sydney
Sussex Street Market Prices Report from Sydney
Wednesday prices ruled at Sussex street noting Tasmanian potatoes 4 to 6 cwt, new laid eggs 1/9 per dow, butter 14 23/6 per cwt, cheese 6d to 10d per lb, honey and millet trading across various weights, oats, chat wheaten and lucerne hay listed with multiple shillings per cwt and per lb figures.
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Sydney
Sussex Street
Tasmanian
Lucerne
Imerne
State Lottery Winners Listed for Leichhardt Area
The 420th drawing published prizes with First prize 99095 Kureanipus syndicate and H Langham. Second prize 53967 Looking For syndicate and G Barker Willoughby. Third prize Gab0R Sill a Chance syndicate Wo O Shanaessy Broadmeadow. Fourth prize 45318 Black Leas syndicate H Murrell Post Office Barrier via Nowra. Lottery to be drawn Monday.
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Kureanipus
H. Langham
Leichhardt
G. Barker
Willoughsby
O'Shaunessy
Broadmeadow
Newcast
H. Murrell
Barrier
Nowra
Winners Announced Fodder Conservation Champs
The Royal Agricultural Society released results from the North-west Fodder Conservation contests. J. Cavanagh of Curlewis won the land grand championship for graziers with K. Coult of Trundle earning a similar open prize. J. Cavanagh also topped the graziers’ section, while J. W. Johnston of Tenterfield led the open section. W. Burrows of Inverell scored 161 points in the open North-west contest and finished ninth.
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Royal Agricultural Society
J. Cavanagh
Curlewis
Graziers
K. Coult
Trundle
J. W. Johnston
Tenterfield
W. Burrows
Carmoo
Inverell
Public meeting Inverell on crippled children scheme
Notice invites residents of Inverell to a public meeting at the Council Chambers Town Hall on Tuesday 6 June at 8 pm. Rev and Mrs Drummond will outline forming a local branch of the Children’s Health Scheme to provide treatment for crippled children. They will also be in Inverell on 6 June from 3 to 6 pm with an honorary orthopedic surgeon to review cases and consult with local doctors.
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Inverell
Stanley Drummond
Grummond
Drummond
Imperial Conference May Propose Global Air Ring Plan
The Civil Air Communications Committee led by Bir A Parkhill drafts the first decision at the Imperial Conference to encircle the globe with Empire air services, outlining a broad international air network.
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London
Civil Air Communications Committee
Bir A Parkhill
Empire Air Services
Great Fire Traps Many as Firemen Rescue Victims at Lycram House
A blaze swept the first Moor of Lycram House Pitt Street City this morning trapping many workers. Dense smoke blocked stairways and lifts, with twelve people rescued through ladders and street exits. Five girls suffered severe fumes, and two people were saved from higher floors after brave fire brigade efforts.
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Lycram House
Pitt Street
City
Stralta
Tin price report from 55.3 quotation
The day’s tin market quote shows a unit price of 553. The report notes the latest price level and prevailing market conditions affecting tin buyers and sellers.
Explosion kills rivetter at Caulfield racecourse
Melbourne police report Alfred Foley head rivetter for Jackson Dalton structural engineers Brunswick was killed when a cylinder of compressed air exploded at Caulfield racecourse. Joseph Sheahan suffered serious injuries, overalls blown off as fragments flew up to 100 yards.
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Melbourne
Alfred Foley
Jaccson Dalton
Structural Engineers
Brunswick
Caulfield
Joseph Sheahan
Foley
Kensington Races Today's Results at Kensington track
Races held today at Kensington list Bunnerong Welter Mile first division with Jeanne D Arc 1 Monash River 2 Col under 3. Betting shows Monash River 6 to 1 Jeanne D Arc 7 to 1 Col under 2010 1. Second Division results Kaleon 1 King of Diamonds 2 Calweera 3. Scratched Our Promise betting King of Diamonds evens Kaleon 3 to 1 Calweera 10 to 1. Novice Juvenile Stakes first division Let Slip 1 Torch 2 Robinhood scratched Welcome and Hyone betting 54 Let Slip 6.4 Robinhood 4 to 1 Torch. Second Division Hereway 1 Brown Oak 2 Riga 3.
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Jeanne D'Arc
Monash River
Colunder
Kaleon
King of Diamonds
Calweera
Our Promise
Evens King of Diamonds
Torch
Robinhood
Hyone
Hereway
Brown Oak
Riga
Davis Cup Final Seen As Germany vs America
Following Australia’s elimination the Davis Cup final is expected to feature Germany and the United States, with both nations regarded as strong contenders for the championship title.
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London
Australia
Germany
América
Night in Vienna radio show grows with midweek and weekend
The program adds a midweek presentation and weekend shows along with afternoon children sessions. Miss Mary Woodhouse, praised for her Aunt in The Black Cat, will portray Sonia in a one hour musical scene titled A Night in Vienna. Hal Saunders wrote the continuity blending tuneful Viennese music with a light tale. Vienna, famed for Strauss, lends an ideal radio setting.
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Staton
Mary Woodhouse
Black Cat
Sonia
Vienna
Hal Saunders
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