Hinkler Still Missing He Explores New Route Theory
Reports from Adelaide and Feltham Aerodrome raise theories that Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler may have chosen a Russia to India to Australia route for his record dash. Fears grow as chatter swirls about potential forced landing in the Balkans or Central Europe, with no wireless on his Puss Moth and last radio silence.
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Adelaide
Bert Hinkler
Feltham Aerodrome
Australia
Hinkler
Russia
Darwin
India
H. B. Hussey
Adelide
England
Europe
Constantinople
Balkans
Mrs Hinkler Still Hopes for Husband Safety
Wellington report says Mrs Bert Hinkler maintains faith in her husband's safety as search efforts continue.
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Wellington
N.Z
Bert Hinkler
Confidence in New South Wales, says Mr Hill
Sydney Tuesday. Mr Hill premier of South Australia on holiday visit to Sydney told Mr Bruxner deputy premier that he sees a changed demeanor in New South Wales since his last visit. He finds the confidence here most gratifying and notes improving conditions in South Australia.
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Sydney
Hill
South Australia
Bruxner
New South Wales
Miss Akhurst Dead
Daphne Akhurst aged former champion died last night at Burwood under anaesthetic for an operation.
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Miss Akhurst
Sydney
Daphne Akhurst
Roy Cozens
Burwood
Worry Unnecessary Says Scott About Tokter Endeavor
Mr W A Scott asserts Tokter proceeds calmly, while Hinkler seeks to beat a record of days hours minutes. The quote portrays restraint and endurance as a watchword in a challenging venture.
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Tokter
W. A. Scott
Hinkler
Federal Revenue Improves on Customs Duty and Taxes
The half year ended December 31 shows a surplus of £3,208,000, with December contributing £300,000. Improvement mainly from higher Customs duty and sales tax. Total receipts for six months amount to £36,000,000 with total expenditure £5,816,000.
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Scanbehara
Lommonnaaurn
Heat Wave Keeps Melbourne Officials Busy
In Melbourne on Tuesday the official maximum temperature reached 94.7 degrees shortly after 2 pm. The heat then subsided later in the day.
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Melbourne
Parkhill backs premier scheme for permanent imperial commission
Mr Parkhill favors Mr Hill’s plan to appoint a permanent imperial commission to address the disabilities of small states. He told reporters in Adelaide that such a standard authority with representative men would be better than ad hoc bodies and urged regular meetings to discuss the issues, opposing parliamentary committees judging state disabilities.
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Hill
Imperial Commission
Parkhill
Adelaide
Fme
Fatal burns death at Melbourne hospital
Mrs Agnes Hardy of Fuller Street Caulfield died from burns today after lighting a bath heater at a private hospital where she was a patient. Her clothes ignited and the matron arrived too late to save her.
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Melbourne
Agnes Hardy
Fuller Street
Caulfield
Apprenticeship Proposals Stir Debate On Training
Employers urge relief from compulsory part time day classes for building trades apprentices. J H Bradshaw defends continuous technical schooling, warns quieter training could cripple efficiency and limit job chances. Debate grows over industry wide apprenticeship transfer to resolve staffing needs.
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Melbourne
Apprenticeship Commission
J. H. Bradshaw
The
Plasterers' Society
Night of Terror Aboard Maunganui Near Rarotonga
A cyclone struck the Maunganui 100 miles south of Rarotonga on January 3 while en route from San Francisco. Two seamen, two stewards, and a fireman were injured as cabins flooded and passengers clung to life belts. The storm drove mountainous seas, tore decks, and shattered the men’s hospital while barometer plunged to 28.6 degrees.
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Maunganui
Rarotonga
Ellinetén
San Francisco
NSW deficit declines in six months of 1932 33
The State of New South Wales reports a deficit of £9,616,062 for the first six months of 1932 33, down from £4,800,046 in the same period last year. Revenue rose to £24,675,619 from £22,199,099, an increase of £2,486,597, while expenditure fell to £27,291,621 from £30,989,068, a decrease of £3,697,487. Lottery surplus for the half year was £386,300.
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Sydney
New South Wales
W H Jeanes Praises Adelaide Oval Wicket Ahead of Test
Mr W H Jeanes secretary of the South Australian Cricket Association states the Adelaide Oval wicket will be in perfect condition for the third Test match. He notes surface quality and readiness to host the pivotal game, with expectations of fair play and consistent bounce.
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W. H. Jeanes
South Australian Cricket Association
Adelaide Oval
Move to Abolish Federal Land Tax
A historic push seeks to end the federal land tax, labeling it unfair and proposing legislative reform. Advocates argue elimination would spur investment and reduce government revenue reliance, while opponents warn of budget shortfalls and regional funding impacts.
Wool Conference Decision Ends Session with Demand to Abolish Tax
The Wool Conference reconvened today and submitted several subcommittee reports. On Senator Guthrie's motion, it was resolved to urge the Federal Government to abolish the Federal Land Tax immediately as it raised production costs and was not for revenue. State representatives abstained from voting and the conference adjourned sine die.
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Sydney
Guthrie
Faint Proves Fatal for Belgrave Woman at Eily Lane
Mrs Mildred Jacobs aged 56 of Belgrave fell while fainting at the top of steps in Eily Lane today and was killed at the bottom in a tragic incident.
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Melbourne
Mildred Jacobs
Belgrave
SMITHY READY FOR NZ FLIGHT AS KINGSFORD SMITH PREPARES
SR Charles Kingsford Smith, before leaving for Gerringong today for his flight to New Zealand, stated he had no qualms about success and believed the crew were ready. The meteorologist indicated fair weather for the attempt. He planned to take off around 1 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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Charles Kingsford Smith
Gerringong
New Zealand
Charles
Test match opening fuels record crowd expectations
Australia and England prepare for the first Test on Friday as heavy visitor turnout from across the country is anticipated. Weather forecaster predicts a cool, clear morning for the start with a likely record crowd in Adelaide tomorrow.
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Anelaide
Tuesisiy
Delaine
Australia
England
Batheamea Havings
Imdb
Cub
Adelside
Melbourne crowds travel to Adelaide for third Test
Heavy traffic from Melbourne to Adelaide for the third Test. Special trains were planned to cope with demand. up to 200 persons had booked to depart tomorrow evening. Extra bookings in the afternoon necessitated a double headed train.
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Melbourne
Hall Trafic
Adelaide
Appointments in Education Depart ment and British Army note
The Education Department approved appointments for J. C. Norris as geometrical development instructor W. E. Ellis as welding instructor and F. Aytreon as mineralogy instructor. General Sir Bindon Blood remains listed as colonel commandant of the Royal Engineers, oldest serving officer since Lord North’s death, with a historic Irish lineage linked to Colonel Blood. Masragni’s opera Nero is discussed noting his shift to shorter works after Cavalleria Rusticana.
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Ill
J. C. Norris
W. E. Ellis
F. Aytreon
Sir Bindon Blood
Lord North
Royal Engineers
Sir Bindon
Biddy Blwood
Colonel Blood
Sienor Masragni
Nero
Naples
Cavalleria Rusticana
Unjust Award Sparked Port Augusta Wage Protest
Port Augusta council urged the Federal Government to remove the 10 percent emergency wage cut tied to the Commonwealth Railway Award. Local officials and union leaders argued the award harms commerce across North South and East West lines, noting disproportionate impacts while other profits and subsidies continue elsewhere.
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Port Augusta
ORT
Metal Markets Lead and Silver Edge Higher
Metal markets show gains for lead and silver with upticks across the month. Spelter also headlines steady to higher, while price quotes for late year show modest increases.
London metal quotations rise on January 9
Australian Mines and Metals Association reports London Metal Exchange quotations for January 9 with rises across copper lead spelter tin silver and gold prices. Copper tops at £98 16 104 spot and £29 1 0 three months while lead soft foreign at £10 6 9 spot and £9 3 9 forward. Spelter spot and forward rise to £45 ton. Tin standard spot £145 7/6 and three months £146 2/6. Silver cash £4 4 19-16 and forward £1 4 7-8. gold fine open market price falls to £6 3/ ounce.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metals Association
London Metal Exchange
Nopper
Pirie Woman Found Dead in Bed
Mrs. Marry Ann Anderson aged 78 widow residing alone at 3 Federation Road Pirie West was found dead in bed yesterday. Neighbors had not seen her all day and Constable Pawling forced entry after being advised. The body was discovered in the locked house and a report is being prepared for the coroner.
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Marry Ann Anderson
Federation Road
Pirie West
Fire Devastates Farmlands In Western District Fire
A nontitled early morning blaze swept stubble near Wannon in the Western District driven by a strong northerly wind. It scorched thousands of acres of crop and grass lands with a frontage of several miles, threatening homes including that of pastoralist A. J. Simpson. Nearly 200 firefighters fought the flames until it was controlled late in the afternoon.
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Melbourne
Wannon
A. J. Simpson
Company Secretary Charged With Larceny in Perth Court
Perth Tuesday John Airey aged 58 secretary of Buckland HII was charged in Perth Police Court with stealing 2044 pounds while in the service of W F Lean Limited He was remanded until January 19 for further hearing.
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Perth
John Airey
Buckland
HII
Victim of Brutal Attack Recovering At Local HQ
Louis Roe a 74 year old night porter recovering from a brutal assault at the Young Men's Christian Association headquarters where thieves stole £40. He remains unfit for interview with police as investigations continue.
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Melbourne
Louis “Roe
Young Men's
Christian Assortation
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Biip
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Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
Commonwealth Railway
R. Drakeford
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Commonwealth Railways
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