Flying Boat Crash Kills Nine Off Malta Mission
A flying boat crashed into a hillside near San Filippo at 11 15 in heavy clouds and storm. All nine aboard the Royal Air Force plane from Nipples to Calatrana, Malta, perished in the fire. Among the dead were two officers six crew and a technical official including Flight Lieutenant Beatty, nephew of Lord Beats. Local carter found the wreckage and showed a piece to police as Red Cross workers and firemen aided in the three hour trek to recover four bodies. Rescue was hampered by rain and lack of roads.
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KOA
Singapore
Kiee
San Filippo
Nipples
Royal Air Force Seaplate
Calatrana
Malta
R.A.P
Parnborough
Beatty
Lord Beatts
Red Cross
Queensland Meat Strike Opposed By Premier Forgan Smith
The Premier stated after a Cabinet meeting that the government does not support the meat industry strike. He argued wages and conditions should be settled by arbitration and warned the strike benefits overseas interests seeking to restrict meat imports, harming workers in the future.
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Brisbane
Forgan Smith
249th Lottery First Prize Draw In Sydney Syndicate
The 249th lottery yesterday awarded first prize to number 18703 held by a birthy syndicate in the Public Trust Office Sydney. Second prize went to 77505 titled Last One owned by Mr J Riley Sydney. Third prize awarded to 12075 Jupiter owned by Mr J R Greenwood Northbridge. Fourth prize to 3877 held by Mrs A Wostencroft Lakem.
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Birthy
Public Trust Office
Sydney
J. Riley
J. R. Greenwood
Northbridge
A. Wostencroft
Lakem
Hauptmann Guilty in Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial
The Hauptmann trial ends with a guilty verdict for the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and murder. Judge’s summing up links the ransom notes and handcraft of the ladder to Hauptmann, who faces the electric chair. The case, one of the nation’s most shocking crimes, traces the 1932 kidnapping from New Jersey to a grim verdict and an anticipated death sentence.
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Thies
New Jersey
United States
Laduer
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
I. Condon
Animal Kingdom
Nation
American Nation
Charles Lindbergh
Atlantic
Aeroplanes
Transport cases challenge railways in Riverina drive cases
Monday to Friday and this morning at Wasa Court I hearing 37 charges against motor drivers for operating vehicles in competition with railways and contravention of the Transport Coordination Act. Defense led by E Fenn Lusher for defendants, Transport by J A Leaver. Evidence concludes at 11 90 am, court adjourns to Monday February 24. Counselor acknowledgments greet court officials.
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P.ai
Wasa Court l
Mator
Transport Coordination Act
J. A. Leaver
F. W. Britnall
Transport
Department of Transport
E. Fenn Lusher
Messrs
Anzac Day Travel Rules For Returned Soldiers
It was announced that returned soldiers intending to travel to Sydney from country towns for Anzac Day celebrations will not be allowed to leave their home railway station before April 22. The following three days will also be allowed for travelling. Application forms for a free railway ticket are available at the Premier's Department, and tickets will be issued to returned soldiers only, not to family members.
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Sydney
Touniy
Atgs
Fruit bounty drastically reduced at Canberer
Export bounty rates on canned fruit have been cut due to improved London prices. The new rate is 3d per 11oz can for apricots peaches and pears.
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London
Tokio favored as 1940 Olympic host as Tokyo offer sways votes
Saturday report from Oslo notes Tokio’s bid for the 1940 Olympic Games eliciting a warm reaction as the municipality cables the Olympic Committee offering one million yen to athletes’ expenses. Australian support for Tokio is highlighted, signaling hope for a selection.
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Tokio
Olympic Committee
Oslo
Airliner Astraea Flies From Darwin To Koepang
The Astraea, after yesterday being forced back by headwinds, departed Darwin at 4 a.m. for Koepang in excellent weather.
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Darwin
Astraea
Koepang
New Wave Lengths From September for Several Stations
The wave lengths of broadcasting stations will change starting September 1 due to new station establishments. Adjustments include 2FC from 451 to 492 metres, 2G from 16 to 345, 2UE to 31, 2KY to 294, 2CH to 262, and 2BL to 405 metres, with interstate stations also affected.
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Sydney
2FC
Interstate
Wreath for Ulm Squadron Flies to Sea
A floral wreath is flown by the Ulm squadron led by Sir Charlie Kingsford Smith as it sails out to sea to honor Charles Ulm George Littlejohn and Leon Skilling who vanished on the San Francisco to Hawaii flight last December.
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Sydney
Sir Charlie
Klngsford Smith
Charles Ulm
George Littlejohn
Leon Skilling
San Francisco
Hawa
German driver breaks flying mile record in Lucca car run
Hana von Stuck of Germany established a new international class C flying mile record at Lucca with an average speed of 199.013 miles per hour. It marked the fastest road speed yet achieved in the event.
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London
Hana von Stuck
Lucca
Innocence Claim Sparks Worldwide Retrial Appeal Effort
The accused maintains innocence as his attorney plans a global push for a retrial. Legal team vows to pursue all avenues to overturn the verdict and seek justice.
Snodgrass and Stevenson Lead Bowls Victory in Raleigh
Osborne and Lewis record a 26 to 14 win as Raleigh hosts the bowls match. Snodgrass and Stevenson standout while Cush and Afughes ду repeat, with Wee don and Dalgleish among the other competitors.
England v West Indies Third Test at Georgetown excerpt
A Friday crowd of about 610 watched England struggle to 226 in their first innings as Indies bowlers kept a firm grip. Townsend and Smith fell to Martindale and Hylton while Holmes and Ames contributed. West Indies reply shows Jones dismissed Ames, with Wishart and George Grant unbeaten as stumps were drawn at 26 for one.
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West
Jones
Ames
Hollies
Wishart
George Grant
Wagga Express Weekly News Snapshot Postage Rates
The Wagga Express summarizes weekly news and notes postage rates for single copies. Within the Commonwealth and to New Zealand or Britain, the rate details are stated as identical in this issue.
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Commonwealth
New Zealand
Swimming new state record and 220 yards title
Dulcie Maine set a new state swimming record this afternoon by covering 55 yards in 32.365 seconds. Marion Cockburn won the 220 yards championship of North Wales, finishing ahead of D. Raine and B. Iredale with a time of 2.52.25.
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Sydney
Dulcie Maine
Wales
Marion Cockburn
D. Raine
B. Iredale
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