Harbor Disaster Coroner's Verdict Hits Liner and Ferry
Coroner's verdict attributes the harbor disaster to errors aboard the liner and the ferry Tahiti. Authorities focus on structural faults and unsafe procedures cited by investigators.
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07 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1928
Page
1
Coroner Returns Accident Verdict in Tahiti Greycliffe Disaster
The district Coroner states the Greycliffe disaster was accidental death with negligence by the Tahiti crew for speed and by the Greycliffe navigator for not taking precautions. He also questions the Tahiti master’s police statements as unsatisfactory and notes contributory negligence not amounting to criminal negligence.
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Tahiti
Fletcher
Greycliffe
New Zealand
Typewriters SPLENDID VALUE and Guaranteed Sound
Classified note offers typewriters with a sound guaranteed mechanism. Mentions a trial period and a contact number M6461 369. Seller listed as George Btrest in Sydney.
Kellogg voices U S push to outlaw submarines
Secretary of State Kellogg reiterated Washington's offer to negotiate treaties outlawing submarines and sided them as barbarous warfare. He voiced surprise at French hostility while noting no fast path to arbitration treaties. France and Britain debated disarmament in ongoing naval discussions in Ottawa and London.
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New York
United States
Mr. Kellogg
Ottawa
Mrr
Kellogg
U.S
France
Atlantic
Kellogg Anid
Howe
Naval Affairs Committee
United Bate
Eeowun Willing
Butler
Diamond Diggers Record Alluvial Find in Capetown
A Cape Town report notes a fresh alluvial diamond discovery by diggers near West Cape Colony. The find weighs 415 carats and is valued at 5000 pounds. The article outlines the diggers petition and details of a collision involving Tahiti and a vessel named Me.
Wind shifts spared Holy Land from locust invasion
In Jerusalem and surrounding areas wind changes over the weekend reportedly saved Palestine and Syria from a destructive locust visitation. Reports indicate preparations and evasion of damage as authorities assess the threat and carry out containment efforts amid ongoing regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Syria
Judges Beat Cocktail Contest Odly Sampled
Paris report says judges tasted many cocktails during a special contest. A portion of the judges withdrew after sampling around twenty drinks, with others continuing to sample beyond expectations. The event faced confusion as receipts and tasting notes were reviewed.
Wait, Stop Press on Paced Race Results
Fragmentary note reports pacing results with names and times unclear. Mentions Hope Boifeom Artie and Jongthi among participants with no clear event or date.
Australian Navy Sails Mock Pinafore Style Parade
A Royal Navy style public display in Australia transformed a routine inspection by Sir Chracville and officers Ouley Otway Fortsmowth into a semi private publicity event. Tea, music, and a staged shipboard scene were presented via the Una Channel as spectators watched a ceremony echoing HMS Pinafore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chracville
Ytorn
Aubmerines
Ouley
Otway
Una
German Battalion Aims for Olympic Games
Berlin reports a special effort to organize athletes for the Olympic Games. The article notes preparations by German officials to field a strong team, with expectations of outmatching rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits Einocancy Fiocclerhetats
Germany
French Doubts Over Battleships Treaty Session
The Morning Post reports dense press focus on the treaty session and the signing of the new Artillery Treaty. French Foreign Minister Brt American Jane gave a line to the Ambassador, while the France American Goclesy hosted a banquet this evening.
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Parla
Learn that the purpose of this Gomi is to bubble eh dps
The readable phrase explains a task to bubble something related to Gomi. It is unclear and lacks concrete names or dates. The text resembles an experimental note without a clear incident or event.
Britain Attitude Special Telegraph Reporter Observes Reform View
The Telegraph correspondent provides a concise view of British attitudes amid reform debates. The piece notes skepticism and cautious optimism among well-formed thinkers about postwar policy shifts and public response to international relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Pe Cosas
Coop Aereag
Lost His Heart on Test Tour
A fragmented sports item notes a test tour with focus on romance and personal sentiment. The readable elements mention a tour and emotions but lack clear names or locations to specify further details.
Missing Captain Reports to Police Special
A truncated report notes a missing captain identified as Naws, with a special reference to Gant who was sent to Roland to take charge. The fragment lacks full context and dates.
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Qeftad
Gant
Roland
Che
Untitled Fragment Reflects On A Woman’s Appearance
Fragmentary text describes a woman facing treatment and social perceptions of facial beauty. The brief passage mentions boldness, friend dynamics, and uncertain outcomes, suggesting a social or medical context without clear details or names.
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