FIRST TRIUMPH SAVA EPIC OF PACIFIC FLIGHT TO SUVA
The Southern Cross landed safely at Wheeler Field at 9.35 AM after a 27 hour 25 minute flight from Oakland covering 2098 miles. Captain Kingsford Smith praised the voyage, saying the trip was beautiful with no trouble and that plans to proceed to Suva remain. Four airmen, exhausted but elated, left for their hotel. Lieutenant Lyon noted the radio beacon was lost about 300 miles from San Francisco and never regained.
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Southern Cross
Wheeler We Field
Oakland
California
Kingsford Smith
Suva
Fokker
Lyon
San Francisco
First Hop Flight Recorded in Clear Weather Over Sea
Report details a first hop voyage with a 60 mph pace, 4600 foot altitude, and a ten mile distance from Hone... The scene includes a steamer, rockets from the Southern Cromitech, and a message about radio batteries running down. Governor Parrington is mentioned along with a radio communication about the altitude and cloud layers.
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Honeluba
Dam
Ples
Gamage
Parrington
Crom
Lyons
Kingefond Smith
The Last Stages Appeal to Bruce
Fragmentary teleplay notes describe a dramatic scene at Wheeler Field with a review stand and a marching band. Mentions Heathern Cra, Farrington, and a dawn air over Haweliantal. References to Wise Pacific Bight, Cap Kingsford Ginnith, and MS W Branch of the Returned Bol eked.
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Gomes Araty
Mary Plate
Wheeler Field
Farrington
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Warner and others faced constant harassment described in a garbled OCR text. The fragment hints at threats or abuse affecting a person or group in a Baltic context, with unclear names and details. Further readable facts are needed to produce a precise, entity-rich card.
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Bers
King-Odt
Balti Malevedd Fhitm
Freight Ship Collision Tragedy Briefly Reported
A damaged OCR fragment indicates a maritime collision involving the freighter Kerchaw and another steamer Manos off a southern port. Reports mention 3741 tons, drowning of crew, schedule disruption, and a dramatic loss in speed. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
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Tom
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Monk
Hawkes and rivals clash as upsets sting golf match
In a crowded scene the Northwest East tennis panel reports a dramatic contest with Hawkes facing bad luck and surprising results. The piece highlights key players, teams, and venues, noting scores and outcomes amid a tense competitive atmosphere.
Head On Crash Kills Seven in Danville Tragedy
Seven people dead and twenty injured in a Danville head on crash. Authorities report a devastating collision between two vehicles on a rural road, with emergency crews racing to the scene and hospitals treating the wounded. Local officials promised a full investigation into the crash factors and road conditions.
Riot at Apia Police Attack Eludes Clear Details
Fragmentary report describes a riot at Apia with police attacked and natives dispersed. The text is garbled and partially unreadable, but references a Mayreet wound and general disorder surrounding a police response.
Canterbury last race result and sports roundup
STOP PRESS Canterbury last race result appears on page 5 with scattered sports scores across football rugby league and union. Listings include MASSY St George University 27 Randwick 27 and several soccer results such as BALGOWIE 3 South Leybourne 1 and Canterbury 3.
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Rugby Union
Massy
ST. George University
Randwick
East
NO. Big
Migrant Ships and Matron’s Fate Revealed in Police Report
Fragmented OCR reveals a chaotic report on migrant ships, an upheld wardress, and police handling. Key names and places are obscured, but the piece discusses authority actions, a recovery, and a likely selection of leadership amid a public hygiene context.
Seekings a Captain English Test Eleven How the Leaders Shape Jardine Chapman
The county cricket week renews talk of Jardine as England captain for the Australia tour. The report highlights his Surrey form, past captaincy in 1926, and the deep county performances across matches at Leicester, London, and Guildford, with Gravesend, Bristol, and Manchester venues noted among the season’s results. The piece references key figures like Chapman, Deane, and O’Conner, and cites scores, margins, and declines in form across counties as the debate over leadership continues.
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Jardine
Surrey
Australia
Missing Italia Amundsen Ready Relief Expedition
Fragmented OCR describes an expedition toward airdrop or relief mission involving Italia Amundsen and names Nees Special, Amildments, and various locations. Mentions airships, engineers, and a vigil for teams. notes special arrangements and international involvement with Australia and New Zealand referenced.
Migrants urged to rely on Scots advice abroad
An unclear note urges migrants to follow Scottish guidance amid rejections connected to Australian policy. The fragment mentions helping advertisers and a company named Ben Jordan Ltd in an evening service context with references to southern Europeans. The readable text is garbled and lacks coherent details.
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Nie Bes
Bruce
Wheel Field
Beuthers
Benson
Loganberries
Melbourne
Apene
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Boeg
Jaen Sromey
Sociere
Albert Park Landing
Jiner
Aanee Pacific Fliers
Mennlut
Kingalord- Sith
England
Nwenseas Tennis
Hawkes
Paris
AL See
Wood Atdeks
Abe
Asd
San
Danville
Llib
Ani
Pared Bay
Apia
Canterbury
Dare Rose
Bede Wile
WUGBY
Enclland
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Balgownie
South Leyomiey
Granville
Aberdare
Baluain
Been LS. Be
Leslis Vace
Ness
Coleford
Huntearec
Harry Pace
Admeinie Anenical Pohan
Frederick Ther
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Heehee
Coredderwsiue
Boaka
Une Serra
Sal
Corr
Chapman
Mig
Cluowed
Leicester
the Oval
NPSL
Jay
Pope
Petlicedt
TH Bowles
Deren
Ledern
Pete Fy
Atv
Regirsteratlty
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Trier Bretnasly
Orvhy Poughrt
Letewater
Margievemne
Alec Deane
Guliape
Australi
Inom Onan
Geute
Oia ‘Sretterd
O'Conner
Yorkin
Wen
Sgaknet Warwrkesure
Perma
Exighborary
Nome
Cimed
Meings Wietery
Lelesorehire
Cemry Ld
Levewster
Durtan
West Indies
Gunderland
Mott
Ae Slapios
Gravesend
Chowcesterstire
Mone
Wallnmtiet Somerset
Amid Mille
Geera
Etx Pamddys
Ma Rum
Bristol
Morthagie
Cermynttien
Lee Teh
Mort Haeytou
Brett
Rey
Jon
Italia
Amundsen
Brilay
Ueirdleaing
Ernie Bovet
Willi
Walt
Bpitteberger — Lariuded
Errangreetia
Prater Wencia
Aed
Iherini
New Zealand
Neill
Seow
CLI Bae
SER Rotice Meres
Sen Ben Jordan Ltd
AEM P Seulbie
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