Dutch Plane Crash Kills Seven in Centenary Race Crash
A Douglas plane crash near Ruthay Wella, 251 miles from Baghdad, kills seven aboard including Captain Beckam. only survivor Van Zadethort. The incident, tied to the Centenary air race, halts ground landings amid treacherous conditions. KLM, RAF and Imperial Airways aid, bodies moved to Cairo by air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KLM
Lionglas
Ruthay Wella
Bertity Teydar
Anita Newsagency
Batavia
Professor Walch
Batavia University
D. Kort
Baghdad
Hague
Bate Uws
Holland
Juliaim
Ruthah Welle
Rutbab Wella
Cairo
Cruthing
P¢ Cone
Dimster
Foresta of Aviation
Tripute
RAF
Imperial Airways
Whote
van Zadethort
Bjork
Bangkok
Eagland
Croydon
Thag Parmentier
Moll
Park Lane Hotel
Air Race Hero Report From Centenary Flight
London reports a Royal Air Force flyer in the Centenary air race after a sensational Albury landing. The craft aimed for Amsterdam in ten days, departed Caird Wednesday night, crossed Gunza and Palentine, and vanished after midnight with no wireless contact. Bad weather between Gaza and Rutbah is blamed for possible fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Air Force
Albury
Thealrer
Balia
Amsterdam
Caird
Gunza
Palentine
Gaza
Rutbah
Shopping shift boosts Christmas trade across stores
The Express Christmas Special highlights retailers taking full advantage of the holiday season. Shoppers expect strong deals today with Monday night shopping adding traffic. Christmastime activity this year covers a wider range of goods and firms report higher figures than in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sui
Briatmas Spee
Express will not publish Thursday December twenty seventh 1854
Publishers announce there will be no issue of the Express on Thursday next December 27 1854 owing to the holidays. The notice informs readers of the absence of the usual edition and directs attention to the change in publication schedule for that week.
Air mail delivers London to metro area. NZ mail reaches Brisbane
Saturday issue notes rapid post office work enabling city air mail delivery across the metropolitan area. It reports the country mail en route to fine addresses and the New Zealand mail of about 6500 items flown to Brisbane. A New Zealand firm introduces a frock model in London the day air mail departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Post Office Ofciass
London
New Zealand
Brisbane
Labor Unity Conference Planned for February
Sydney Labor Party officials say there is no likelihood of success for a proposed Labor unity conference. They note that the demands from the Federal party and those from the recent family conference differ. The conference is scheduled to be held in early February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
State Labor Party
Labor Unity
Police Chief Rumors Tie to Commissioner Retirement
Reported rumors claim Commissioner Ch Ita plans to retire soon amid chatter about Desiliant record. The popular official, Mr. Childe, has served as commissioner for eight years, according to local sources.
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Sydney
Pol've
Ch Ita
Childe
Christmas Mail Boom Hits Sydney GPO as Parcels Soar
Sydney reports show a record Christmas mail season with over 11 000 articles processed in nine days at the GPO. Wagga Post Office added counter staff to handle the surge in parcels and registered articles while inward mail and deliveries remained heavy and several hours late in reading households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christus Mail
G.P.O
Sydney
Mail
G.P.1
Wagga
Reading
Christmas Week Warmth Amid Cool Nights Forecast
A warm Christmas forecasted with rising temperatures over the next few days, while cool nights persist. A weather change spreading inland from the coast may bring cooler conditions on Christmas Day.
Revolver Found Hidden in Cake at Parramatta Jail
Parramatta jail authorities thwarted a bold smuggling attempt when a cake addressed to a prisoner was probed by a waiter with a wire. The cake was opened and a revolver along with cartridges were discovered. No sender's name was evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Parramatta
Albury murder probe widens to nurse disappearance
Investigators link the Albury murder case to the disappearance of a young English nurse who arrived in Australia from Penang. Police believe a photograph of the Albury victim may hold key clues as they pursue new lines of inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albury
Australia
Penang
Scout Leaders Speak on Peace Through Global Scouts
The article discusses the value of the Bay Seau movement and the role of Scouts in fostering goodwill among nations. It notes the growing global brotherhood, with millions trained across 48 countries, and emphasizes that goodwill is the surest foundation for future peace, beyond armaments or treaties. It also covers the Governor and Lady Wilson greeting Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, and Miss Marjorie Wilson in Guide uniform escorting the Baden-Powells’ daughters, who act as their secretaries on the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augie Syltire
Uae
Australia
Hhoowl
Wilson
Macartney
Marella
Baden Powell
Marjorie Wlsonfressed
Heather
Betty Baden-Powell
Baden-Powell
Girl Guide Movement
Local notes from Riverina and Temora region Christmas scene
Notable figures from Riverina and Temora reflect on year end events. Donations by Mr Ross MLA, weddings at Sacred Heart Temora, and presentations to retiring officials highlight community ties. Mention of local weather, charity disbursements, and gatherings at Waga and Grenfell mark holiday season activities.
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Ylay Verell Hampital
Anais Campbell
Hie
Pootumuntra
Sydney
W Ross
Toy Cootarmundra
Cootamundra
Sacred Heart Church
Tennva
Imida
John Molony
Adelong
Molony
Temora
RF Thorn
Wagan
Newcastle
My. Leo. Geer
Waga
Ald
Commercial Hotel
T. M. Woods
Af Grenfell “Courier
Woodlands
Christmas pageant march through Saarbrucken by troop detachment
The Saar detachment of writin troops, escorted by a Nasi paper council, marched calmly through Saarbrucken on Wednesday to their billets while onlookers watched a portable workshops and an electricity plant, resembling a traveling hotel. French observers regarded the column as a showcase for a mechanised army, with vehicles parading and freshmen in khaki from 1918 smiling along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mret
Old England
Saarbruckes
Doge Railway
Mauvelling
Kitchion
Tragic Crash Near Vislita Claims Multiple Lives
An Adelaide bound carriage from Yankalilla crashed after skidding off the road. Passengers including Prompec ala Sawer A. Worrington were killed instantly. Binter Lorrington received medical attention for injuries while attempting to drive away from the wreck. The party was traveling at high speed when the vehicle left the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Merry
Denny Suck
Prompec
A. Worrington
Yankalilla
Vislita
Binter Lorrington
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R.A.P
Jone
Vn Bite
Beekmag
Tuas
Publishers’ Note
Ret'ving
Recarta
Mron. G
Marion Ineounsans
Bow Netore
Mrn Pay
Rohsiel
Patter
Wittens
The
Saar
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