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Wagga Wagga Express

Location

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 03, 1939

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Thetis Submarine Rescue Hopes Fade in London News

News wires report dwindling hope for rescuers as Thetis remains trapped in 122 feet of water off Great Orme. The Davis method resumed as divers, ships, and salvage gear gathered, while officials warned air supply and flooding threaten any chance of saving the 82 crew.

London Cheera Cram Bers Tail Davis Cammell Laird and Co Birkentead Yesel Snsappe Ang Sydney Pinus Hope Royal Navy Speke Otern Resi Ie Thetis

Rescue Work Abandoned After Thetis Fore Part Flooded

The News Chronicle reports rescue boats found the fore section of the Thetis flooded and possibly holed. One body jammed in an escape hatch hindered others. Believed to be Stoker Hole, his wife collapsed upon hearing the news. One hundred gathered at Cammel Laird's office in shock as operations paused until dawn.

News Chronicle Stoker Hole Pubmarine Cammel Laird

One Last Hope Faint Tappings Heard In London

Faint tapping sounds were heard in London at 2.46 pm as authorities announced a response. The incomplete report notes London events and a public safety reaction.

London the. Az J Ran Thas

Flying School Plans Move Ahead at Defence Department

The Fed er t Government confirms a new flying school in Wagee Omicera. Defence Department officials visited Wargy to finalise arrangements for the bonds transfer and related building plans. Work is expected to begin within a few weeks as plans are pushed forward.

Federt Lovatab Jish Wagee Omicera Defence Department Wargy

Sydney National Aerodrome Plans and Funding Details

The report outlines proposed aerodromes including Goulliem and Kemp-Seys with works at 24 aerodromes and costed projects near Cessnock. Commonwealth funds totaling £51,581 have been spent with £2,407 of £3,000 allocated for aerodrome works, and no further Commonwealth expenditure anticipated to add a second main aerodrome near the city to ease traffic.

Goulliem Kemp- Seys Cessnock Commonwealth Miscot

Royal visit closes highway for King and Queen trip

England's king and queen will travel by road and boat with return by auto during their visit on June 1. The route from Washington to Mount Vernon is to be closed sixteen miles for the royal procession, with events and movements centered around a lakeside walk and a gathering at the railway station. Weather is forecast for the day.

Washington Mount Vernory Roosevelit Memorial Y Pola the Royal Ain Edmonton

Submarine Salvage Efforts Resume After Attack Claims

Salvage operations restart as reports detail a nighttime incident aboard a vessel. Authorities describe attempts to reject threats and assess damage while awaiting further action and official statements.

Teachers Seek Minimum Salary Overtime in NSW

NSW teachers demand a base pay raise, arguing the minimum wage should be 812 per year with no delay. Deputy President McGuinness notes current salaries fall well short, comparing teaching to waste collection and urging public awareness of the federation's wage demand.

Sydney Sitirday N.S.W M Guinness Ein Wosxkillet McGuinness Min Moos Duble

Public Schools Under Heavy Strain in Sydney Area

A Teachers Federation report details dire conditions in metropolitan primary and junior high schools. General Secretary Henry calls for a Royal Commission to investigate overcrowded classrooms with no seating, wall cracks, and inadequate drainage and drinking facilities, urging action to improve teaching and learning environments.

Sydney Teachers’ Federation Peteration Henry Hewald Tim Ted

Roosevelt Child's Death in Boomtown Ledger

A premature infant born to Mia Rooseveldt died shortly after birth in the weekly period ending Friday. The report notes the family’s grief and provides no further medical details.

Bobton Mia Jobs Peat Presta Rooseveldt Ind

Sensational Disclosures Spark Government Contract Controversy

A parliamentary uproar arose over a government contract amid sensational disclosures. The Prime Minister announced plans to appoint a Royal Commission as the federal government sought to resolve fiscal and procurement issues around a Sydney building contract valued at about 410 pounds.

Musa Hart Wien Mtr. Stanaten

Guba's Flight Sets Route Across Indian Ocean Survey

The Guba flying boat Aube departs Rose Bay at 3 p.m. for an emergency air mail route survey to Mombasa, stopping at Port Hedland Covontalamd Garcia Mahe etc. with a 12 crew including two engineers and one emergency cabin crew for a month aboard. The survey traces a path from Mombassa across Africa to Dakar then Virgin Eslande and finally New York, covering about 1500 miles total.

Aube Rose Bay Indian Ocean Mombavi Senya Guba Port Hedland Covontalamd Thego Garcia Mahe Fron Mombassa Africa Daker Virgin Eslande New York

Czech Humiliation and German Control in Prague

The Times reports on German efforts to win Czech goodwill as Prague faces occupation pressure. German police arrest several children for laughing at a cinema showing a version of the Nazi pact signing, while others are forced to endure the German child regime.

Prague London “Times Carech Czecho Geatapo

Walwa inquest links husband to suicide death

Coroner probes Raymon White's death after his body with gunshot wounds was found near Howlons March Wide. Inquest indicates the husband admitted to involvement, with findings suggesting self-inflicted harm and possible foul play concerns.

Walwa Raymon White Howlons March Wide

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