Candid Criticism of British Aircraft Industry
British aviation critique by late Commander Kidston argues that Britain lags in commercial aircraft production due to wartime focus and Royal Aircraft Establishment priorities. He cites American, Dutch, and German rivals, calls for young visionaries over professors, and urges immediate inquiry following the Natal crash death of a brave aviator urging action to modernize the industry.
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Britain
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Visi
Myer
Natal
Mammoth Claim Involving 460 Millions In London Court
Special to one reports in London on a forthcoming King's Bench Division hearing. The action stems from past extreme fluctuations of the German mark that caused heavy losses years ago. A letter of credit at the City Bank is central to the dispute as the defendant parries the large claimed sum tied to the mark’s value.
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London
King’s Bench
Bis City Bank
Ennormens Agure
Professor Einstein Lecture At Oxford Hall
Prof Albert Einstein delivered his lecture at Oxford Hall in London on a Saturday night describing relativity. The famous physicist spoke slowly and clearly though some phrases were hard to hear, drawing a crowd of attendees who listened intently to the science of space and time.
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London
Albert Einstein
Gret Rhodes
Oxford
Dared to Cut Throat at a Cocktail Party
London observer recounts a shocking incident where a youth, dared to threaten self harm, nearly cuts his throat. Actor Ernest Thesiger condemns modern youth as adrift since World War and notes boredom as a root cause amid the sensational tale.
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London
Sceme
Ernest Thesiger
Exciting Brooklands race ends with dramatic finish
At Brooklands double twelve hours, H J Searle in a Baby Austin chased the leaders at 80 mph when a car ahead kicked up a stone striking his mechanic Morris, who lay unconscious before returning to assist. Searle finished pushing to complete the test as rivals hit 100 mph. Earl March and G S Stanil won with 601 laps of 1500 miles at an average 625 miles per hour.
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London
Brooklands Track
H. J. Searle
Austin
Searle
Morris
Earl March
G. 5
Stanil
The King Returns to London From Windsor
The King arrived at Buckingham Palace today after several weeks at Windsor Castle due to a chill from motoring. He appeared well and said he would resume duties, while royal guards were posted to deter intruders and gate crashers.
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London
Windsor Castle
Buckingham Palace
Royal Chamber
Citizens' League Meeting in Institute Supper Room
State wide Citizens' League to hold a Wednesday 3 pm meeting in the Institute Supper Room. Langsford country organiser aims to mobilize business men from surrounding districts, form a strong committee, and plan an early public meeting with Mayor Middleton presiding.
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Citizens' League
Langsford
Institute
Citlyzens
M. M. B. Middleton
Big Bill Tilden Defeats Richarde In First World Series Match
William Tilden, veteran star of professional tennis, wins the opening match of the world series against Vincent Richarde. Scores show a dominant 5-1, 6-0, 6-3 victory. Match played in New York on Saturday.
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New York
William Tilden
Yar
Vincent Richarde
War Debts Question Shown For Review At Conference
International Chambers of Commerce meeting in Geneva urged revisiting the war debts, disarmament, tariff revisions, and removal of trade barriers. The resolution, amid Treasury Secretary Mellon’s denial of any debt review, marked a British-favored outcome with European visitors seeking a debt settlement. The American delegation appeared not openly hostile to revision.
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Washington
Wtxin
International
Gomm
Andrew Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
America
Britains Wheat Where it Comes From
Russia Sends Her Mort. Special to The News Ottawa Saturday reports on grain origins and supply routes affecting Britain. The dispatch notes tensions, trade flows, and political context shaping wheat imports and agricultural markets.
Australian in Famous Legion Revealed by Col Etherton
Col P T Etherton recounts a centenary celebration in Algeria where an Australian aged 23 from Sydney, serving under the alias Smith in the French Foreign Legion, was noted as a fine recruit. He joined recruits at Ski Bel Abbes, described Desert battles in Morocco, and faced harsh discipline plus the brutal punishment of orapaudine, though helmeted, with the Legion tallying eighteen battalions and about 24,000 men led primarily by Germans and others.
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London
Salumay
Thorp
Feenah Foreign Legion
P. T. Etherton
Algeria
Tol
Etherion
Middle East
Asa
Sydney
Legion
Smith
Marseilles
Ski Bel Abbes
Battlefolda
Morosco
Ethertom
Cole Culler
Col
Etherton
Consiale
French Foreign Legion
Dermans
Mother of Aimee McPherson seeks control of Angelus Temple
The mother of Aimee McPherson launches a campaign to regain management of Angelus Temple business affairs in Los Angeles. Jonathan Perkins hears of a Los Angeles evangelist publishing a book with new details about Aimee’s alleged kidnapping based on information from Mrs. McPherson. Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. McPherson’s mother, returned today with a report on events surrounding the temple and its leadership.
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Los Angel
Robert
Willian Bradley Smythe
Singapore
Mutinous Naval Crew Arrests Ordered in Madrid
Special to The Sews reports sailors of the battleship Jaime Firat marching to the Town Hall at Ferro and protesting the food and harsh conduct of a second officer. The mayor telegraphed Madrid for instructions, and orders were issued to arrest all mutineers.
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Madrid
Jaime Firat
Ferro
Sehleh
Ex-Hamister Released by Madrid Court
The Spanish Supreme Court ordered the release of General Beren Guar, dismissing proceedings tied to actions during the recon dictatorship. The ruling ends formal charges against him in connection with those events.
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Madrid
Supreme’ Court
General Berenguer
H'M
Connecion
Recon
General Uses Fists to Quell Mutiny in Morocco
Tanger correspondent reports General Sanjurjo traveled from Tetuan to Dar Rif, where he jumped from a motor car and struck mutineers with his fists, declaring in Morocco I am the Republic and the only law. Disorder in the Spanish Foreign Legion spread to Ceuta as troops disciplined, with sixty mutineers fled to hide with wives in the countryside.
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Morocco
Revern
Tetuan
Wibes
Iceland Rescue and Ahrenbergs Greenland Sledge Mission
Captain Ahrenberg recounts how the Greenland lee cap station rescue party found four men alive after flying 84 minutes over inland ice. They directed two ox sledges toward the coast, dropped supplies, and returned to base at 4 30 with the mission accomplished.
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Times
Angmagsalik
Ahrenberg
Augustina Courtauid
Greenland
Lee-Cap
Ics
Fist Oouttavla
Rescue tale of Antarctic aid and Arctic endurance
Dispatches from Copenhagen and London describe Airenberges landing at Courtauld's deserted outpost, a tense rescue, and praise for steady leadership. Courtauld's mother predicts Augustine will shield against fuss as the expedition's teamwork earns high credit and a possible invitation to assist with a German party in distress far west.
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London
Satyrans
Copenhasyn
Airenberges
Courtauld
the Daily Mall
Augustine
Times
Waleh
Copenhagen
Salunay
Tate Korh
Greenland
Courtadld
Alue
Ti Fg
Ukely
Capt Annenberg
Prof
Wegener
Four Wen
Sore Strait
Courtauia'e
Flying weather at Agung delays sledge party return
Unclear forecast keeps the Toe Cup Station expedition awaiting Capt. Ahrenbersh who will join the sledge party returning with Capt. Gourteuld. He plans to deliver cigarettes and luxuries, and attempt a message pickup using a rope with two hooks.
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London
Agung
Salk
Ahrenbersh
Gourteuld
Swedish Aero Club awards gold to Abreaberg for rescue
In Stockholm on Saturday the Swedish Aero Club recognized his share in captain Coursquid's rescue by awarding a gold medal to Fant Abreaberg.
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Stockholm
Apt. Coursquid
The
Swedish Aero Club
Fant
Abreaberg
German flying boat completes Atlantic hop test
The Dornier flying boat 0.0.x. reportedly set out on an Atlantic hop to island bases, awaiting better weather and winds for the long crossing, with preparations and crew noted as underway.
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London
Tesnier DIX
Issagos
Wessner
British Rugby Championship Final Scores Declared
The British Rugby Championship final was played today at Wisin in front of a large crowd. Swinson led with 44 points while Teme contributed multiple points in a high scoring showdown.
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Swinson
Pointe
Teme
Presbyterians Rise in Pirie Under Mr Reekie Leadership
The Presbyterian Church in Pirie shows growing activity led by Mr D. J. Reekie. A new choir of AW members with Cadet Wal Smith and Mrs Fry on organ sings well. a Boys’ club under Mr Bannister grows. Sunday School enrollment increases. Reekie supports soccer and aims to form a local team. locals note a larger church would be needed if all Presbyterians attended.
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D. J. Reekie
Pirie
Reekie
Himealf
Plele
Balloon Ball Planned by Pirie Movor Cycle Club
The Pirie Movor Cycle Club committee announces a balloon ball to be held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday June 3. Invitations will be issued to supporters and the list will be strictly adhered to. Novelties of artistic character are promised for the function.
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Pirie Movor Cycle Club
Scullin proposes economic conference to end deadlock
Prime Minister Scullin says he sees no willingness from Opposition to cooperate as Lyons' censure motion advances. He offers to convene a broad economic conference open to all parties, suspending standing orders, sharing data and departmental support, and sending committees to study issues. He also signals possible double dissolution to resolve the impasse.
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Melbourne
J. H. Scullin
J. A. Lyons
Scullin
Australia
Seuflin
Supposed Sequel to Party Sparks Redfern Shooting
Sydney police report a shooting at a Redfern house after a party. George Cooper was shot twice in the chest and is in grave condition in hospital. All participants remained silent as investigators probe what sparked the incident.
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Sydney
George Cooper
Redfern
Cooper
Wourst
British War Secrets and Espionage in State Matters
Special to The News discusses wartime secrecy and intelligence value in government, highlighting remarks by Prof. Carlise Butnn of Glasgow University at Botargins' Conference. It notes concerns about unknown aerial threats and widespread spying within the League of Nations.
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London
War Department
Carlise Butnn
Glasgow University
League of
Bulldog Club Championship Show at Victoria Park
The South Australian Bulldog Club held a championship show on Saturday the twentieth at Victoria Park. Maiden dog winner Southern Bonzo, Tynedale Tiger second, Lord Kingsford third. Novice Dog class matched the same three in same order. Junior Bitch winner Ashford Lasa, All Alone second, Lady Getty third. Seven entries in conformation classes.
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Victoria
South Australian Bulldog Club
Port Pine
H. Vincent
Pirie
Lord Silver Ag
Tynedale
Tigeria
Plor
H. E. Strang
Ashford
P_ J. Powell
Reduction Announced Has Drift Been Stopped
Canberra reports April's deficit reduction under the Melbourne agreement with a Commonwealth shortfall of 17.6 million pounds after interest payments of 1.6 million pounds to NSW to avert default. Receipts for April total 10.054 million pounds amid a 68.609 million pound six month total, with tax and customs income rising though baby tax receipts lagged. Treasury notes suggest a potentially lower yearly deficit though figures remain volatile as the year progresses.
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Melbourne
Deas
Commonwealth Aerial
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Treasury
Australia
Capture of Crowley Ends in Shootout
New York police under Commissioner Malrooney cornered the hyper-gangster Crowley after a dramatic standoff. More than 1,000 shots were fired as Crowley resisted, firing through walls before surrendering with multiple pistols. His partner Ourniger had killed a dancer during a prior incident.
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New York
Sue
Moe
Avi
Malrooney
Sie Pasterday
Plewe
Fran— Cig
Crowley
Rudolph Puriigtrie
Thas
Anpers
Crawley
Ourniger
Virems Braonen
Yatraim N
Hirsch
Crow Ley
Will He Return To Afghan Throne In Calcutta Or Not
Afghanistan again enters the limelight as former King Amanullah deserts his refuge in Italy to visit Mecca amid political propaganda against King Nad Shah. An Afghan bid to regain the throne is probed but contiguous powers show little interest in a new revolution. Afghans alone must decide their ruler.
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Calcutta
Afghanistan
Amanullah
Italy
Mecca
Nad Shah
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