Cobham Home From Africa Describes Air Route Talks
Sir Alan Cobham reports on his months long aviation tour from the Mediterannean to South Africa. He notes British government support and African readiness for routes, preferring London to Cape Town via the Nile. Lady Cobham recounts using a flying boat cabin bunk and the calm, steady machine during the voyage.
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United. Service
Londoa
Leouwider
Alan UoDnam
Mery
Fanuan
South Africa
London
Cape ‘Town
Nile
Cobham
Fate of Peking Declares Abdication Amid Turmoil
Valued service dispatches report Marshal Chang Tso Lin planned to abdicate with a formal announcement expected today The Nurihem tenders seek to form a new government and propose Mr Tu an Chi Jul to head the regime Meanwhile Northern forces falter along the Peking Lankow line and Southern troops may seize Peking within five days Foreigners expect limited danger with exodus already under way Premier Tanaka receives hourly updates from Shigeni Springs resort.
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TORYN
Imlayle
Peking
Chang Tso Lin
Mae
Nurihem
Tuan Chi Jul
Trpanise
Proas
Peking-lankow
Tian
Tanaka
Net Springs
Shitzeni
Adelaide man charged with assault on mother in law
In Adelaide Police Court Stanley Read faced charges of assaulting his mother in law Mrs Emily Dodson of Payneham Road Payneham. Dodson alleged Read seized her by the neck struck her head and ear and kicked her. He was fined ten pounds with one pound compensation and costs.
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Adelaide
Stanley
Emily Dodson
Payneham Road
Payneham
Mra Dodson
Yernsen
Forged Five Pound Note Case Heard in Geelong Session
Serafina Marchenko testified that four men examined a forged £5 note proof at Geelong General Session. She told Karasiwicz she would leave him after discovering the note making. Witnesses cried. Karasicher allegedly promised to burn proofs. Hearing adjourned to Tuesday.
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Fo Memes
Geelong
Serafina Marchenko
Karasiwicz
Karasicher
Airship search plans amid stormy weather delays rescue
Italian authorities outline land search plans for the missing airship crew as storms and heavy snow hinder progress for days. officials expect the crew to reach Green Harbor and mobilize dog teams once ships arrive. coordinated reconnaissance to begin by June 7 within a 30 to 100 mile radius of King's Bay.
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Snlondon
Thoredey
Una de Milano
Nori Spixdargom
Hobby
Green Harbor
Coal Company
Reconnaisancestaumol
Nala
Cilla de Milano
King's Bay
Court of Criminal Appeals reduces MacDonald sentence
In Sydney on Friday the Court of Criminal Appeals cut Eric MacDonalds sentence from ten years penal servitude to two years hard labor after he pleaded guilty to throwing acid in the face of Donald MacDonald at Glebe on April 16. The court also increased to five years penal servitude the sentence of twelve months passed by Mr Justice Ferguson on Alexander Lindsay Whitaker, found guilty of manslaughter in the Bellevue Hill murder case, despite a strong mercy recommendation. the Crown appealed the original leniency.
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Sydney
Court of Criminal Appeals
Curlewis
Eric MacDonald
MacDonald
Uuilty
Donald ‘MacDonald
Glebe
Justice Ferguson
Alexander Lindsay Whittaker
Bellevue Hill
Trains Collision at Dandenong Injures Three
In Melbourne on Friday a collision between two heavy goods trains at Dandenong left guard H. Sheppard and fireman Lane with severe shock and general injuries. Engine driver Frederick Baker sustained minor injuries. Both trains suffered extensive damage. One train was stationary at Dandenong Railway Station prior to impact.
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Melbourne
Dandenong
H. Sheppard
Lane
Frederick Baker
Tne
Outlawry of War Reply Expected Saturday
Washington Thursday reports Canada’s reply to participation in negotiations to become a signatory to the anti war reply. The text suggests Canada’s response is favorable while Ireland and New Zealand have accepted. The reply will be made public on Saturday.
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Walled
Washington
Canada
New Zealand
Wholesale fruit and vegetable rates from morning markets
The morning wholesale rates list produce with prices per case or dozen. Apples fetch 3/ to 9/ per case while Oranges local and River Murray range 8/ to 15/ per case. Pears, mandarins, cabbages, cauliflower, beans, and pomatoes show varied prices per unit or case.
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Adelaide
Ealing
River Murray
Cape
Uncertain Outcome in Sydney Cooks Dispute Delays Trade Council Plans
The Waterside Workers' Federation remains reticent as the dispute escalates amid national union talks. The ACTU will convene once Sydney Trades Council delegates report, with about fifteen hundred workers temporarily out of work as the maring cooks strike continues.
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Atpowners
Pogks
Menwayy
Sydney
Waterside Workers’ Federation
A.C.T.U
Sydney Trades
Bydueranao
Penalties Sought Over Waterside Strike in Melbourne Court
In Federal Arbitration Court in Melbourne an application by Fremantle Stevedores Association seeks penalties on the Waterside Workers Federation for a strike on May 8. The dispute arose after refusal to load a soda ash shipment and higher rail payments. The board of reference rejected the request and the men refused to work. Judge Beeby dismissed the penalties application citing lack of award penalties and noted possible new watermen workers act clauses to hold the union liable for members’ concerted actions.
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Melbourne
Federal Arbitration Court
Fremantle Stevedores Assousiljnn
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Watersiders
Macray
Board of Reference
Tudge Beeby
Syntom
Waternuts Workers
Endowment Hearings Highlight Private Hospitals Shortfalls
Private and intermediate hospitals perform well while private facilities fall short, Le Tonert Allan states before the Child Endowment Committee today. Allan argues the Maternal Allowance Act failed to ease infant work and care, urging provision of a substantial endowment bonus to improve pre natal care and hospital facilities. Director Vera Seantieiniy notes many kindergarten children examined are under nourished, attributing underfeeding to poverty and stressing improved diet and domestic economy education as key factors.
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Melbourne
le Tonert Alan
Allan Saith
Vera Seantieiniy
Weresaaty
Inefficiency and Neglect at Royal Park Hospital
Emily Davey, dismissed after nine years as matron, alleges nurses shortage caused inefficiency at the Victorian Benevolent Home and Hospital for the Aged and Infirm at Royal Park. She says patients slept on newspapers due to lack of clean linen and died in wet beds with sores. Inspector of Charities R Laye promised an exhaustive inquiry.
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Melbourne
Victorian Benevolent Home
Royal Park
Emily Davey
Inspector of Charities
R. Laye
Amusing Dog Show Troupe at Talent Hall Tonight
Amusements page reports a performance by a troupe of Western Australia dogs called Dog Shin at Talent Hall tonight. The acts include impersonations and comedic routines plus a supporting program with Frédéric Cuthbert singing and Eastern dances. Also featured are Tintaldo’s clever tricks and a series of tableaux including Ireland Scotland Australia and Garden of Roses with a grand finale.
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Frédé Cuthbert
Winnenr
Tinta Wynn
Tintaldo
Nemil
Neiend
Ireland
Scotland
Australia
Garden of Roses
Empire Day at Port Pirie Public School Celebrated
The essay recounts Empire Day at Port Pirie Public School with banners, bunting, and an artistic mural. A program featured a speech by a guest, a history segment, and instructions stressing loyalty to duty, with students and teachers participating in parades and lessons.
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Port Pirfie Pablic School
Port Piste
Ted Boyd
Iftard
Jonen
Hod
Edgar Lerger
Nolaba
Trafalgar
Leeds
Alu
Ged
Degentvaret
Wendy
Jaron
Witich —Wrhgatt
Hovatty
Empira
Messra Ax Bolt
Formur
Ti Dewkor
Mek
WiMiMiait
Mik Mosanae
Ihab
Allen
Heh
Solomontown Sohonta
Empire Day at Solomontown School celebrates unity and loyalty
The Solomontown School marked Empire Day with a program of patriotic songs recitals and a march past. Parents and friends observed upper class pupils studying empire topics while teachers and scholars discussed geopolitics and emigration. Officials urged steadfast loyalty to the British Empire and a united approach to education and national pride.
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Solomontown
Me. Grey
Ile
Alsu
Merwarmi Goal Pa Inn
Ll. Goode
Thishildeen
Lexhers
Allen
Austratia
Australia
Aceh Colonel Leads Ambiguous Golf Pairings Event
In a laconic note a golf foursome event is listed with multiple pairs and starting times. The text names numerous players such as Roner, Roper, White, Corry, Playfair, Clarke, Spensley, Pulwond, Jones, Wastellang, Be Condon, Sweeney, Pure, Skewes, Boss, Dunstan, Pascoe, Roberta, and Woodward among others, but the records are fragmented.
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L. J. PB. Roner
T. DB. Roper
W. N- White
D. J. Corry
BR. Lint
Fl. B. It
Chell
Blésing
J. Warren
Bid
W. K
Staliyyn
de Bensley
B.C. Bleyant Witoruby
W. & Laser
Ge Playfair
J. K. Clarke
Wearay
P. Spensley
A. L. Pulwond
D. Greenlers
Impeti
Inquest Opens Over Port Lincoln Infant Death
Port Lincoln court hears an inquest into the death of Lorna Tyrell aged one year and eleven months. Postmortem to follow by Drs Steele and Beoult as Detective Strangeway investigates alongside a large, needy family with several children in government rations. The bereaved parents, both in frail health, appeal for clothing and funeral funds while siblings recover from illnesses.
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Port Lincoln
Fuchardeon
Lorna
Port Pirie
Tyce
Ihe Ov
J.C. Alchmond
Xeon
Geoffrey
Douglass
Lloyd
Daby
Clive Welll
Western Championship of South Australia nominations rise
Port Pirie Port Broughton and Wallaroo golfers vie for the rth Western Championship on Monday at Port Pine. More than 400 nominations already received for events including a men’s foursome and 9 handicap stroke play over 18 holes. Previous champions listed: P Spensley, W Rogers, J Ginsson, L Martin, and A Fulwood among others, with clubs in Port Broughton Jamestown Peterborough and Port Pirie noted.
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Port Pine
P. Spensley
Port Broughton
Rote
W. W. Rogers
Peter
Jamestown BO
W. K. Mallyon
Port Pirie
Hales
Ln, Martin
Jamestown
A. J. Fulwood
Park Broughton
Aid
Lamb
J McGormas
Bart Pia
Crieria
Bart Pirie
Spensley
Australian Aviators Fly Southern Cross Homeward
An Australian monoplane, the Southern Cross, captained by Kingsford Smith with three companions, starts from Oakland to travel 2400 miles to Australia. After 10 hours, the crew reports progress and radio contact, aiming for Honolulu next, with fuel, provisions, and safety gear aboard.
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Kingsford Gath
Seth Oakland
Han Francisce
Anstrate
United Service
Saxn Prancisco
Smith
Jomainide
Kingeford Smith
Sauthers Cross
Southeen Cros San FR
Ciey
Ey Vw
James Warner
Savenfon
Honolulu
Smlth
Vancoliven
Wilhelmina
Lane
Warner
Irving
Crimney Field
Tilea Wea
Sam Brancisco
Cinract Wills Crissey Pield
Byers
Matson
Pimelmina
Smit
Southern Cross Radio Logs From Flight Across Pacific
San Francisco reports detail a perilous Pacific crossing by the Southern Cross. Messages describe in-flight conditions, malfunctioning gear, and weather as the plane neared Australia. Operators note radio outages, position fixes, and eventual status updates from Portland OB E. through Friday morning.
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Kingsford Smith
Chile
San Francisco
Uim
K.O.G
Smiley
Warner
Ant
Smith
San Pranciseo
Mankay
Southern Cross
Bam Francisco
Tue
Mackay Radio
Ation
San Prancisco
Sao Prencises
O.K
Portland (Obe
Atsckay
San Praninces
Australia
Syd- Smey
Flying boats reach Broome as tugs arrive together
Four British Super Marine tug boats arrived at Broome aboard seaplanes that touched water in unison. Planes left Koepang at 0.01 in heavy heat, with operations expected to resume by Monday.
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Broome
Koepang
Melbourne men plan car trip around Australia
Noel Langton and Jack Crompton depart Melbourne with two fox terriers aiming to break the motor car circumnavigation record. They intend to drive via Perth and continue toward the route westward, seeking a high average speed.
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Melbourne
Noel Langton
Jack Crompton
Australia
Perth
Australian Arrives at Port Adelaide for Trail Work
An Australian crew member landed at Port Adelaide aboard the steamer Port Dennison. He reports upcoming Islingtea workshops and notes readiness for trails on Thursday.
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Port Adsialde- Todiy
Port Dennison
Islingtea Workshops
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