Flooded Gisborne area left without water in New Zealand crisis
Torrential rains flood North Island as Esk Valley homes risk collapse. Huge damage to water pipes cuts Gisborne supply and coast shipping along with relief flights disrupted. Tiger Moth crash injures two as aerial aid struggles to reach isolated farms. Settlers battle floods for sheep and stock as authorities rush food and clothing.
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Wellington
Esk
New Zealand
Napier
A. W. Britton
S. J. Murphy
Lance
Charles Carter
Hawke Bay
Carter
Wil
Ottawa Pact Revision Report Sparks Trade Preference Debate
Ottawa pact revision discussion draws opposition over anticipated effects on dairy and forage trade. Key figures Sir Earle Vase and Blequety Gilfeale cited as returning from Washington to push proposals.
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Ospontter
Washington
Hill
Wielington
Earle
Gilfeale
Black Mac Taken From Cup Race
A horse named Black Mac is reported taken from the Adelaide Cup race today amid sparse details. The incident prompted racing officials to investigate the unusual disappearance at the event venue.
New Deal Victory Signals Pepper Primary Edge
In Jacksonville Florida on Thursday Senator Pepper a Roosevelt loyalist scored an outstanding pre election win in the Democratic primary for renomination defeating four opponents. His total votes led the field and indicated strong party support.
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Recorder
New York
Jacksonville
Florida
New Deal
Sen
Pepper
Roosevelt
Knudsen predicts stance against unionism at drive to enforce law
GM President Knudsen told the United States Chamber of Commerce that government will eventually take a stand against industrial unionism as it defies the law. He accused the NLRB of bias and said the Wagner Act compromised equal protection, arguing enforcement is scarce in many parts of the country.
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General Motors Corporation
United States Chamber of Commerce
National Labor Relations Board
United States
Australia 679 for 7 against Oxford in second day
Australia reached 679 for 7 as Waite and Hassett forged a 100 run stand in 75 minutes and a later 100 partnership at two a minute. Hassett and Walker sparked a savage assault on a dispirited Oxford attack while MacIndoe bowled 20 overs for 67 in the two days.
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Australian Associated Press
Oxford
Australia
Waite
Hassett
Walker
MacIndoe
Man killed by Pirie train near Dry Creek Adelaide
An unknown man riding a bicycle was cut to pieces by a Pirie bound train at Dry Creek around 7 pm. Portions of the body were scattered for about 400 yards as the Terowie train followed. A bicycle saddle and torn clothing were found at the Grand Junction crossing. the body was taken to the morgue.
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Adelaide
Terowie
Hisitt
Grand Junction
Septuplets Born to Cuban Mother in Cayama Settlement
In Havana Thursday seven children—six girls and one boy—were born to Senora Gorrias at Cayama near Bayamo in Orient Province Cuba. Municipal officials reportedly confirm the unusual birth and all children are said to be doing well.
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Australian Associated Press
Havana
Senora Gorrias
Cayama
Bay~amo
Orient
Cuba
Husband charged with murder in Mooroopna case
William Lee Jomas 40, laborer, remanded to appear in Melbourne on May 13 after a Shepparton Court hearing on a charge of murdering his wife Amelia Jane Lue 29. The body was found in a bed room at their Mooroopna home with head wounds and two ligatures. Seven children present at the scene.
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Melbourne
Jomas William Lee
Shepparton Court
The
Victin
Amelia Jane Lue
Mooroopna Yester
Embezzlement Allegations Highlight Adaide Bank Shortage
Adelaide reports allegations of embezzlement larceny and falsification of accounts involving £381 19/5 by Donald Stanley Hickman a 31 year old teller formerly at Glenelg branch of the English Scottish and Australian Bank. He pleaded not guilty to seven charges including cash book omissions and swinging credits amid a months long shortage.
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Donald Stanley Hickman
Glenelg
Hickman
RR. Chamberlain
William Heslop
A. F. Kitto
Chamberlain
Heslop
Mun
Helop
Campbell
J. Ronald Decker
C. J. Philcox
Hick
Murray Licensing District gains new magistrate
Yesterdays Licensing Court in the Murray and Southern Licensing District appointed H. G. Nesbit SM as magistrate. Reappointments and local health news appear as residents return from visits to Renmark Pirie and Rose Park.
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H. G. P. Nesbit
Licensing Court
Magist
Germein Cyclist Injured In Fall
A Germein cyclist suffered two broken ribs after a fall during a training ride. He was transported by his father to a local hospital for treatment and observation.
Marathon billiards marathon invites eager entrants
The St Marys Penrith billiards marathon announces final list of entrants for May. Competitors including Peter Spon and others have begun daily practice amid promotion efforts. A recent injury to a local participant in Wisbech was reported as the event nears completion of the entry phase.
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Penrith
Morey
Mewitr
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D. Hackett
St. Mary's Shaw
Thrice wed wedding of royal pair in wartime splendor
Amsterdam reports a high ceremony uniting Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia and Grand Duchess Kyra of Russia. Former Kaiser and Crown Prince attended in full regalia, with Princess Juliana of Holland and Prince Bernhard present. The reception recalled prewar alliances and renewed ties between ruling houses.
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Kyra
Russia
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Taher
Rand
Kyril
Russias
Juliana of
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Brand
Kalxer
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Ime
Kaiser
Huhenzollern
Fluantanett
Defence Loan Passed by Representatives
Defence Loan Bill passed by the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate. Treasurer A. G. Gasey said the £10,000,000 provided would last until June, and would cover defence expenditure in the next two years unless revenue drops. Labor members left the chamber during the division. The note also mentions the Grand Duchess and a royal wedding context.
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Duriie
Spendernie
Ureed
Sjridchhildren
Queen Victoria
Elimin
England
le Aliseord
McLachlan Defines Radio Censorship Scope in Australia
Senator McLachlan says there is no air censorship in Australia except bans on provocative broadcasts that could harm foreign relations or world peace. Labor seeks immediate parliamentary review of broadcasting laws, while critics warn of creeping censorship if the commission overreaches. Also noted: an inquiry into a motor vessel grounding near Tad Elo Tela.
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McLachlan
Australia
House of Representatives
Ward
Labor
Curtin
Broadcasting Commission
Listeners” League
Commission
Brisbane
Janasa
Nel St. John
Tad Elo Tela
Thestone
Swastika Not Flown In Public Rome Display
A Rome military feature honoring Hitler showed 52 000 children handling machine guns and artillery with professional speed. Pope expresses regret at swastika banners but not public flags while Mussolini seeks peaceful German collaboration, and Rome hosts a cautious reception as Franco-Italian talks unfold.
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de Lazle
Spain
Pa Vageentey
Ward Price
Daily Mail
Italy
Mussolini
Herr Hitler
Germany
Signor
Britain
France
Poland
44-Hour Week Debate Grips Adelaide Rail Workers
Federal Arbitration Court criticism marks Australian Railways Union leaders claims that South Australian railway staff face harsher terms than other states. The 44-hour week plan, due for October, prompts proposals for an immediate government move after a deputation is arranged through deputy leader A. W. Lacey.
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Adelaide
Chapple
Australian Railways’ Union
South Australia
Commonwealth
R. S. Richards
Eader
Parliamentary
Labor Party
A. W. Lacey
Woman Stabbed at Hotel and Staggered to Sister's Home
A woman identified as Maud Read aged 18 was stabbed in the face and hands at a hotel in Collingwood, then staggered to her sister's home on Fitzroy. Evidence found includes a bloodstained knife and a token wine flottie. she was admitted to St Vincent hospital.
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Ste Haat
Rotel
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