Fire at Lyceum House Pitt Street injures none
Smoke filled Lyceum House in Sydney as nearly eo tenants mostly women fled from three upper floors. Firemen rescued terrified girls from stairways and carried them down to safety. The Lyceum picture theatre on the ground floor was undamaged though wardrobes and costumes were damaged. The cause remains unknown and many shops above housed dressmakers and jewellers.
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Sydney
Lyceum House
Pittstrest
United Theatres, Ltd
Lyceum Picture Theatre
Foundation Stone Laid for New Brisbane Medical School
Brisbane reports the foundation ceremony for a new medical school at Herston near the General Hospital. Minister Hanlon says the project will boost state medical education and services, with plans for a tropical disease clinic and future facilities. Dr. Price of the BMA hopes the school reaches global standing.
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New Medical School
Brisbane
Herston Read
General Hospital
Minlestar For Health and Home
B. M. Hanlon
Hanlett
T.A. Price
BMA
Not Forgotten Party For Disabled Ex Soldiers Attended By Royals
The King and Queen visited a Coronation party at Buckingham Palace organized by the Not Forgotten Association in the riding school. Four hundred disabled ex soldiers, brought from home across London, enjoyed tea as Prince Elizabeth and Princess Margaret accompanied the royal visit.
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London
Not Forgotten
Buck Engham Palace
Landonandi
Prince Elizabeth
Princess Margaret
Two Men Killed By Fall Of Stone In Quarry
Two workers at Whoketana Council quarry in Matata Bay of Plenty Dan Lees aged 46 and El Maso aged 30 were buried by a gravel fall. Rescue teams recovered the bodies after three hours of digging. both men were found completely crushed.
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Auckland
Whoketana Council
Matata
Bay of Plenty
Dan Lees
EL Maso
Forlorn Sight Safe for Occupancy Despite Volcanic Activity
Rabaul, Wednesday. A blighted township after ashfall leaves houses deserted and streets blocked. One retained resident, Mrs Bignell, keeps feeding remaining men aiding food transport from Nodup beach to Kokopo. Administrator says town not abandoned though uninhabitable for weeks. Volcanic island vent spews steam smoke ash. Matup crater outbreak wanes but remains a spectacle. Plantations on the north coast endure ash.
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Radaul
Rabaul
Bignell
Nodup Beach
Kokopo
Presen
Australia
Vulcan Island
Matup
Norst
Mass Magpie Influx Shocks Toowoomba Region
Reports from Totty Vale describe a rare mass visitation of magpies with hundreds gathering far beyond the usual six or eight. Officials speculate grasshopper hatching or volcanic inactivity near the Rabaul area as possible causes while refugees and observers monitor ash laden conditions. Ships including HMAS Moresby are expected with supplies as authorities warn danger remains and evacuation guidance is issued for families returning to the territory.
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Toowoomba
Totty Vale
Tine
Freer cleared for entry to Australia by cabinet lift
Melbourne reports the Federal Cabinet lifted the ban on Mrs Freer entering Australia after a letter from her New Zealand solicitor. Acting Prime Minister Dr Earle Page said no steps would be taken to prohibit landing if she comes. Mrs Freer and solicitor Mr M C Barnett expressed relief and anticipation of a quick trip, with Farnham her transfer arrangements and sailing date yet undecided. Lieutenant R B Dewar awaits transfer to Fremantle and possible reunion.
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Melbourne
Freer
Australia
Earle Page
Page
Newa
Barnett
Paterson
trans-Tasman
Preer
Dewak
Lieuf. Dewar
Cabineb
Wellington
Mr. Freer
M. C. Barnett
Interior
Law Clerks’ Union
Commonwealth
Mr. Barnett
Mrs. Freer
New Zealand
Thane Mystery Dukes Wedding Father and Son Missing Since 1934
Police search Leyburn and Thane's Creek in Warwick district for George Pearce and his son missing since 1934 while prospecting near Thane's Creek. Clothing found in an old shaft near Leyburn raises questions. their mining gear is gone, sparking renewed local concern.
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Brisbane
Leyburn
Thane’s Creek
Warwick
George Pearce
George
Anderton
Providence
Pearcey
Thane
London reports royal wedding rites and security details
The Duke of Windsor and Miss Wallis Warfield plan a civil ceremony followed by a religious service led by Rev. Anderson Jardine. Streets near the chateau will close, journalists and photographers are admitted with restrictions, and the wedding time is set for 11 30 with transport arrangements and airspace closures announced.
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Herman’ Rogers
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Warfield
Anderson Jardine
Paul's Church
Darlington
Durham
Monte
Chateau de Candle
Tours
Chateau de Cande
Britain
United States
Montsor
Herman Rogers
George Ladbrook
Paris
Treasury adds 200000 Crown pieces to meet demand
Canberra reports the Commonwealth Treasury announced the minting of 200000 additional Crown pieces due to higher than expected demand. The first 800000 coins will be completed this week, reflecting the public's enthusiasm for the coinage.
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Canberra
Commonwealth Treasury
Roving life prompts father son to quit prospecting
The passage notes a father and son who gave up prospecting as futile and chose to drove or pursue another roaming occupation. The father had previously worked as a sleeper getter on the Warwick Inglewood railway line.
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Ieve
Warwick- Inglewood
Knife Duel Ends in Death on Australian Lugger Versa
In Darwin a three quarters of an hour knife fight on the lugger Versa left two Japanese crewmen dead. The duel followed a pearl dispute amid provisioning by a Japanese sampan crew. One man was stabbed to the heart. the other died later. Both were buried at sea.
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Darwin
Australian Loan Council to meet in Canberra next month
Government finance will be discussed at the Australian Loan Council meeting in Canberra. Prime figures RG Menzies and others have suggested July as a possible date, with final decisions pending state views. Key attendees W Forgan South and BR Dunstan may attend after foreign financial inquiries.
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Canberra
Australian Loan Council
Haf
RG. Menzies
W. Forgan South
BR. Dunstan
Loan Council
Slacken Birth Rate Sparks Royal Commission Call
The National Medical Board Council urged a Commonwealth Royal Commission to study links between economic conditions moral standards and family size factors and women’s reluctance to motherhood. A NSW Premier letter proposing an inquiry was noted but a Royal Commission was deemed necessary for full examination. The recommendation goes to Health Minister Hughes for Cabinet referral.
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Canberra
National Medical Boart Council
Commonwealth Royal Commission
Wool Auction Clears Melbourne Season as Bales Enter Market
April rates fall in Melbourne after 6000 bales submitted at today’s wool sale erasing the Melbourne selling season. Wools of merit show inquiry with values mostly 5 to 16 percent below April closes. Crutchings stay higher than last season though lower than April. Geelong brokers plan final sale of the 1930-37 season tomorrow offering 2500 bases.
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Melbourne
Geelong
UAP and Country Party to Avoid Seat Clashes in Queensland
J M Russell, leader of the State UAP, announced there would be no clash with the Country Party in contesting seats in Queensland for the next State and Federal elections. UAP plans to contest Lilley Griffith Moreton and Capri cormia with five seats left to the CP. State contest would be decided at a future conference between UAP and CP.
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Rockhampton
J. M. Russell
UAP
Country Party
Queensland
House of Representatives
Lilley
Briabone
Moreton
Griffith
Capricormia
Thea C.P
Seed Wheat Relief Funds Expanded for Growers
Brisbane reports the government guarantees 10,000 pounds to the Wheat Board to aid growers unable to pay for seed wheat for the 1917 planting. This adds to a similar March allocation as applications increase. A large crop is expected despite drought, fodder costs, and cattle losses.
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Brisbane
Wheat Board
Tis
Ime
New Millinery Offerings Feature Lightweight Felts and Toques
A local shop promotes new millinery options including lightweight felts with scooped brims and twisted designs. The display highlights smart ready to wear hats with metal mounts, a range of colours, precise ribbons, and head fittings from 21 to 22 inches. Also advertised are toques and caps in velvet Ottoman finishes with decorative plumes and trims available in navy, black, and cream.
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Saas
Ps Coley Aloe
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