16 Sep 1926
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1926
Page
1
An alert postmistress thwarted a strike on the Bourke mail line as a deadly threat loomed, saving the Thursday service by seconds. Officials praised quick action and urged vigilance to protect postal operations.
A coroner's inquiry is urged to determine if safe working regulations were followed on the Murulla incident. It questions why the goods train rested on the main line, if brakes failed, how points were set, and whether inspections and tablet signaling procedures were properly applied to prevent a derailment.
Special to The Newer reports a secret naval mission delivering aid to forces in Wanhsien amid rough weather. Capstan Cobham and crew endured 400 miles of rain, with a 120 mile leg to Victoria Point and further efforts to support civil administration, while Mrs Cobham voices cautious optimism about Alan’s plans and future operations.
An abortive bomb attempt aimed at the Japanese Consulate in Shanghai failed when the device prematurely exploded in the street near the consulate. A likely arrest followed as authorities investigate the incident and review suspects tied to the failed plot.
A partial OCR line shows unclear text about carrying something at a target event. The readable words offer no clear persons places or organizations and no definite event or outcome to report reliably.
Officials announced an open departmental inquiry into a major rail incident following the commissioner's Quest. The Australian Railway Union and its Mr Davis push for a rapid report, while ministers and ambassadors position themselves amid the Wuchang siege. Foreign missions report dwindling supplies and persistent rebel threats as Chinese forces reinforce near Hankow.
London court reprimands Lieutenant Wevell and Lieutenant Mkyrme over a hazarded ship incident. Prosecution notes insufficient precautions at feedings of tanks and hatches, while the court cites the need for officers to perform duties with limited interference during emergencies.
A garbled OCR fragment references a Saturday date and broader New England context. The readable bits suggest a local event or weather note but lack clear names, places, or outcomes to confirm specifics.
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