Melrose aviator killed in Melbourne crash
Jimmy Melrose aged 26, a popular South Australian aviator, died when his Boston-Phoenix plane My Hildegarde exploded into pieces after an uncontrolled spin at about 500 ft near Melton South. Passenger Lt-Col A J Campbell DS 147 also died. Both men were en route from Essendon to Adelaide, with plans to meet engineers before continuing to Dodnadatta. heavy rain and poor visibility preceded the crash.
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Melbourne
Jimmy
Melrose
Melton
Hildegarde
A. J. Campbell
Sussex Street
Brighton
Broken Hill
Campbell
Adelaide
Dodnadatta
Essendon
Oyer Melton
Mehoa Creek
Selon Township
LaCol Campbell
Malrose
Melourne
Broke
School of Mines
Ballarat
Mount Morgan
Block 10
Boy Melrose a South Australian aviator history maker
Melrose, a boy aviator from Malys, South Australia, joined a line of early Australian airmen and died in a crash. His quiet, reserved nature contrasted with the daring image of fliers, and his record from Darwin to Marseilles marked his brief but historic flight career. His logbook entry Lost in his logbook symbolized the peril of early aviation.
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Maly Melrose
South Australia
Ross Smith
Kingsford Winkler
Charles Cimny
Harry Butler
Valhalla
Ny Melrose
Mude
Viet Melrose
Hugh
Aviator Sets Remarkable Australia to England Flight Record
An aviator achieved a record breaking voyage from Australia to England following a celebrated Australia to Adelaide flight. He won the Victorian Centenary Sir Race for solo craft and then helped in the search for Sir Charles Kingsford Swath before planning to pursue further literary adventures.
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Australia
England
Sir Charles Kingsford Swath
Adelaide
Children Injured in Cart Shaft Collision
In a street incident on Wiehe Street and nearby avenues a cart collision left multiple children with injuries including a fractured collarbone. Six young victims were taken to a hospital after the event, with authorities reviewing details and names of those involved.
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Rie
Elendale
Thos
Vales
Hospital
Railway Exam Time For Consideration In Adelaide
A deputation representing railway employees pressed for thorough review and re examination. The Commissioner pledged no hardship pending decisive action and indicated possible broad changes would be studied with guidance from the department. The discussion focused on regulatory adjustments and the timetable for implementation.
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Adelaide
Mao Wilde Syeterding
Halisay
Usb
Wwe
Wie
Gowmisstover
Toward Peace Locarno Powers Invite Germany to Attend
Geneva discussions push two moves for European peace with Germany invited to attend a forthcoming Locarno powers meeting in Wrnnscks. Britain France Italy and Germany discuss German army issues and future treaty adjustments as talks continue this month.
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Losdon
Europe
Geneva
Mo van Zoshum
Mir Larweny
Britain
Fewnes
Weliiun
Dietatm
Atten
Aoneva
Elreunietaier
Weather records show weekend temperatures and mins
The Thermometer reports Saturday maximum 0 and minimum 4 hours to 6.10 am at 45. Sunday records show maximum 9 and minimum for 24 hours to 30 am at 44.
Adelaide Mayor Election Gives Cain Victory and Broad Council Shifts
In Adelaide Sunday election results, Mr Cain secured the mayoralty with 1888 votes while Sr E W Molden, MLC, trails. Liberal-Labor nominees held steady. several council seats changed hands. Precinct totals show the vote distribution across wards and preselected candidates.
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Adelaide
Bcom
E.W. Molden
Maald
Qulch
Me Holden
Lountey Marly
Mone
Meir
Gain
Fup
Secretal Monly
Declan Mr. Moles
Declan Mr. Moles Camlidate
Hulls
Hurd Muyueuus
Joik Guin
Kw Maiden
Alubeemny
Winford Lng
British Deficit Driven by Defence Spending
London reports from Sunday quote Chancellor Neville Chamberlain acknowledging a deficit in the British budget due to defence costs. He notes that even higher taxation would cover only a portion of the outlays, while critics caution about Defence plans and timelines. The piece discusses delayed projects and potential new measures as authorities seek fiscal stability.
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London
Neville Chasberlain
Exchequer
Windime
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Ward race results and local election notes
Fragmentary OCR notes show ward level race items and candidate mentions Neilly Ward with possible results or events. Local election context appears limited, with no clear names, dates, or explicit outcomes readable for a full summary.
District Councils Clash Ends With Ferme Victory
Ferme defeats Vanstone in a local ward race on Saturday in Windewnt Ward. The vote totals show Ferme securing the district council seat amid a crowded field with several named candidates and local supporters.
London Metal Market Lead Prices Report
Market report shows lead prices at London Metal Market with bid levels and declines. Prices listed include various quotes and down movements across different grades and contracts.
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London
A McDonald Defeated At Crystal Brook
A McDonald was defeated in an election at Crystal Brook where Kaigstal Brom Cannell and My. Alexander Mefwatihd participated. Details mention a trial in War and a reference to judges McDonald, Nanny Worms, and Rudin with unclear context and several garbled names.
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A. McDonald
Crystal Brook
Kaigstal
Through Fence Car Drops In A Gully
A car fell through a fence into a gully near Elade Sunday injuring several occupants. One boy escaped serious harm while a man and two others were treated for injuries at a local facility. The incident occurred near a roadway marked by the Devil's Elbow and fence boundary as responders assisted victims piled at the bottom of the gully.
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Tallem
Mount Burker
Bernardo Mech
Jlinterer
Ntronny Clie
Christiana Pangreie
Hale Stevens
Livalis
Illal
Tos
Masso Yeetane
Anuskad Wit Ager
Kor Aes Mayall
Marta Pangracko
Kane
Gnard
Wien
Smelters Employee Injures Ribs in Accident
A smelter worker suffered rib injuries after an incident at the plant. The employee was treated at the first aid station and reported discomfort as the scene was cordoned off for evaluation. Emergency responders and supervisors remained on site to assess safety procedures.
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Nerie
Fulani
Drought Ruins Millions of Farmers Across U.S.
Washington reports a nationwide drought affecting more than 700 million acres, with about four million people impacted. Weather officials warn of possible long lasting climate shifts, risking arid conditions across large farm regions. Agricultural officials discuss converting cropland to pastures and relief efforts for distressed farmers amid rising wheat prices.
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Recorder
Washington
United States
Wallace
Mr. Walla
Europe
Taved
Department of Agriculture
America
Gat
Saskatchewan
Electorate Plan Reveals Adelaide Redistribution Goals
In a detailed outline, planners propose redrawing electorates across metropolitan Adelaide and outer districts. The plan aims to balance elector numbers, citing 13 HD electors per area and a plus or minus 40 percent tolerance, affecting regions like Port Pirie and Yorke Peninsula while preserving key community names and local interests.
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Miskriet
Mount Buiubier
Hettuch
Paabutuo
Muctus Mallee
Mount Barber
Guha Purings
Eucuuuler Hay
Sumemmela
Woudalde
Light
Amgoston
Balaktara
Ropauda
Yorke Peningula
Gladone
Uline
Burrs
Ciger
Bar Oil
Streaky Bay
Mikes
Park
Uouuiner
Tujing
Panier
Dungwy 10
Willy
France Near Grim Revolution as Socialist Rule Grows
A detailed report discusses the potential for upheaval in France as the Socialist Party gains power with Communist support. It notes strikes and worker unrest, the Laval era’s decline, and fears of civil conflict if parliamentary stability erodes and public confidence falters.
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France
M. Laval
Amlayere
Telefend-Starvaton
Mt. Lawak
Germans as whalers ships being built special cables
Berlin reports the German government is building a special whaling fleet for strategic needs. Wegener and Gaumenon from the Ministry of Arenes discuss a test voyage to start soon, citing advantages in whaling and potential links to margarine production through whale oil.
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Berlin
Wegener
Gaumenon
Arenes
Germany
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Pirie West
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Tospituia
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MR. Cain
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Ahhuele
Wiline Vern Wits
sTatomal
Nogisine Ty Criticiia
Guy Hemwents
Graiitenfaln
Wluiters
QUORN
Sushi Ward
Bial Tan Bette
Neilly
Jamestown
Mayes
MR. Ferme
MR. Vanstone
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Speierspol
Iveneny Nf
Mledene
Tanganyika
Smelteers
Sprestalatiom
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Ells Proper
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Vroweet
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Gwitt
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Petiowsty
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