Loss of Mighty Akron Airship Disaster
The Akron crash near New York last night leaves 4 survivors from 76 aboard, with one dead. Rescuers comb the sea as the Navy notes no further survivors expected after the dirigible plunged into the water following a fierce lightning storm. A Navy Blimp crash nearby leaves two missing.
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New York
United States
Navy Department
New York Harbor
Wiley
Secretary of the Navy
Beach Haven
Navy
Air tragedy inquiry into Voss death launches questions on poison
London coroner Mr Sanford opened an inquiry into Albert Voss one of the City of Liverpool aerial disaster victims. He announced he would ask whether Voss took poison aboard the Jinse and whether he ignited the machine. The inquiry was adjourned to April 27.
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London
Gig
Sanford
Albert Voss
City of Liverpool
Voss
Doctor Shot Dead by Nazis in Vienna Hotel
Vienna reports Dr. George Mell a Brigadman who fled Germany for 45 years was shot by a party of men at a hotel. Mell a former political confidant of Col. Rohm allegedly informed on Nazi leaders and faced doom after revelations.
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Vienna
George Mell
Germany
Manis
Bell
Col
Rhoent
Ithoem
Nagin
Ross Sea Flight Plans Revealed By Sir Hubert Wilkins
Sir Hubert Wilkins outlines the Imperial Antarctic expedition’s Ross Sea flight to Australasia or approach via mountain routes. He aims to renew the chase by December 5, with a modified aircraft fitted for the Ross Sea crossing and dock. An automatic camera will take films every six seconds.
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New York
Wedney
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Tinealn Hilaworth
Antarctic
Ross Sea
Australis
Willy
Five-Year Term for Assembly Debate Shapes Election
Political fight centers on extending the House of Assembly term from three to five years. Butler, opposition leader, argues for governing authority after election and constitutional change. Richards, Premier, tours claim rising hostility to “Butler's five-year plan” but see no decisive issue yet.
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Tellog
House of Assembly
Rye
Liberal and Country Party
Richards
Voice From Grave Solves Mystery Of Missing Father
A Port Lincoln man learns his father, long believed dead after a 40 year old Queensland spearing tragedy, is alive in Victoria. A police trace to brother ZL Cook in Prospect confirms the reunion, with the son eager for a near long overdue visit.
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C. H. Cook
South Australian Railways
Port Lincoln
Littesampton
Trentham
Victoria
ZL. Cook
Prospect
Cook
Port L'ucoln
Toad
Up in Arms Pirie Unemployed Protest Shapes Meeting
A Port Pirie Unemployed Association protest urged unity with Adelaide group and vowed to press the government for action. Speaker Mr Rich criticized past government treatment and urged ongoing Monday meetings to support unemployed families and future workers, including children leaving school.
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Commonwealth
Rich
Port Pirie
Migst
Pirie
Mo Nich
Sonkin
Adelaide Unemployed Association
Pirie Association
Wheat bounty promised to 20,000 farmers across 3.32 million acres
In Melbourne on Wednesday the Commonwealth announced 442 421 pounds distributed as a wheat bounty. It will average 2 shillings 8 pence per acre on 3,320,000 acres farmed by 20,000 claimants. Investigations into several claims delayed payment, which will be made shortly.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Everest explorers crash after ascent return to base
An expedition aeroplane that had topped Everest on Monday with British pilot Cink and others crashed in a forest on Tuesday while returning from Kinphinjinga to Puraea. The other machine located the wreck. 11 occupants were uninjured but marooned for at least 24 hours.
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Cink
Mount Everest
Kinphinjinga
Puraea
Ambassador at Moscow warns on Vickers Russia contract
A British White Paper releases correspondence between the Ambassador at Moscow and the Foreign Office. It notes the first examination of Monkhouse, alleged leader, lasted 49 days with no break. The envoy warned against abrupt withdrawal by Vickers from Russia, claiming it could allow the Soviets to allege breach of contract and withhold money owed.
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London
Moscow
Orst
Monkhouse
Vickers
Russia
Bail Granted in Moscow for British Citizens
In Moscow on Wednesday, British nationals facing charges were released on bail set at 50,000 roubles. One detainee remains held, while others with initials V and H were released.
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Moscow
Sun
Trade Missionaries Farewelled for East Voyage
Inland Australia farewell luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Manufactures for missionaries aboard the Mieuw Hi tend ship. A. B. Uren urged that the tour marks a new era for South Australian trade though entry may be slow due to world conditions. Chief Secretary A. Whitford emphasized the need to advertise and promote goods overseas to lift Australia from the sleepy hollow.
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Adelaide
East
Chamber of
A. Whitfard
South Australia
Sleepy Hollow
Ausrally
Resignation of Rev Leslie Pleass at Port Pine Church
The Rev Leslie Pleass resigns after four years as minister of Port Pine Congregational Church. A special meeting accepted the departure, effective June 39. Pleass, called to Pirie General Congregational Church in February 1929, began ministry the following April. He declined to state reasons and members remain reticent about the closure of his Pirie pastorate.
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Pleans
Part Pirie
Congregational Church
Mer
Pieapn
Pleas
South East Trade Delegation Presses Road Transport Change
A South Australian deputation from main commercial and primary producing interests urged Minister of Railways W J Denny to lift the motor road transport ban from Adelaide. They argued removal would give SA traders equal facilities with Victoria road services to compete for the South-East trade. Denny said he would take representations to Cabinet and affirmed government willingness to assist SA trade.
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Adelaide
W. J. Denny
Railways
South-East
Ade Jide
Victor Road Motor Services
Plough accident leaves boy with broken collarbone
A farmyard incident at Ellendale involving a schoolmate group led to a seven year old, George Baverstock, being dragged by horses on Vera Street. He was freed near Port Pirie School and received care after suffering a broken collarbone and severe injuries.
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Finley
N-S.w
Aise
George Baverstock
Son Monning
Simon Wraser
Mel L. Taverstock
Alippea Fraser
Great Air Race Entry Rules Set for Melbourne Flight
Entry rules for the 1934 MacRobertson prize and cup air race from Britain to Melbourne were issued by the air race committee. Sealed aircraft, pilot in command must finish, no midflight crew changes, refueling allowed in air, night flying permitted, and entry closes on May 1, 1934 with a £50 fee refundable after the start.
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Melbourne
Britain
Flemington Race Course
Pelree
Slose Om
COST OF LIVING FIGURES ATTACKED IN ARBITRATION HEARING
In the Arbitration Court the unions challenged the Commonwealth Statistician’s cost of living data used to justify the 10 per cent wage cut. H O Gibson argued the figures undervalued living costs and should not guide wage restoration. Other union counsel criticized calories, food allowances, and wages trends, noting hidden costs and policy limits. The hearing was adjourned.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Statistician
Arbitration Court
H. O. Gibson
Gibson
Yeu
Canberra
Dethridge
Gopland
Cothridge
Copland
CG. Mundy
Queensland
Western Australia
Wis Honor
Western Australis
C. Crofts
Victoria
Cricket Tour Incidents in London Inquiries
The Evening Standard reports English cricketers may be asked to testify before the Marylebone Cricket Club about events in Australia including body-line bowling while leading amateurs and professionals return from tours. The Daily Express notes player statements will not be made public.
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iRecorder
Oableau
London
Evening Standard
Marylebone Cricket Club
Australia
Daily Express
Wade
Russian Imports to Be Restricted Bill Read in House
London report states the Russian Imports Prohibition Bill would allow power to ban Russian goods unless a license is issued by the Board of Trade. The measure aims to take effect April 18 after the expiry of the British leave treaty with Russia.
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London
Board of ‘Trade
House of Gom
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