Fatal Crash Kills Three Men Near Parkes
The nine mile Forbes Parkes road smash claimed the lives of Leading Aircraftman M. J. Owen 21 from Forbes Francis Flannery 23 of Parkes and Cecil Owens 28 a Wellington native and Parkes insurer. Several others were injured including Keith Gernbach A C 1 Edward Stewart Cyril Mabon and Francie Henry Baynes among Parkes Air School staff and passengers. The wreck, described as horrific, left Owens car destroyed and a taxi overturned. Funeral services for Cecil Owens were held at Wellington with a Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Church followed by burial in Wellington cemetery.
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Parkes
Miskell
Yeoval
M. J. Owen
Forbes
Francis Flannery
Parkes District
Cecil Owens
Wellington
Parkes District Hospital
Keith Gernbach
Edward Stewart
Parkes Air School
Cyril Mabon
Francie Henry Baynes
Queensland
Reid
W. O'Connell
Roy Dingwall
Gersbach
Owens
Gernbach
Stewart
O'Connell
Ding
Flannery
Miles
Mahon
Baynes
St Patrick’s Church
Father Kelly
C. J. Shakespeare and Sons
Safe Ways to Save on Tyres and Fuel Use
A historic PSA explains how speed harms tyre life and fuel economy. It notes at 30 mph tread wear is normal, while 40, 50, and 60 mph sharply reduce tyre life. Tests show slower speeds save fuel. underinflation by 3 psi also wastes tyre life.
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England
Influence of the Country Vote in New South Wales
Rural voices are urged to realise the threat of electoral boundary gerrymandering. The article debates quotas for metropolitan urban and country electors, warns that shifting seats could erase country representation, and argues for maintaining rural influence to preserve democracy.
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Victoria
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Bavin- Buttenshaw
Metropolitan
Urbana
Indus
Country
German Mother's Escape From Nazi Germany to England
London correspondent profiles Louise F a German refugee and widow of a Frankfurt university professor who fled to England via Holland in 1940. She warns that Nazi policy poisons children by eroding family and religion, noting private schools as havens but warning they cannot shield youngsters forever and that boys are trained to be proud of their gendered duty.
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Germany
London
Louise
Nazi Germany
Hitler
England
Holland
Louise F
Frankfurt
Goering
Fuhrer
Fatality at Cargo Road crossing in Orange Isle crash
Hope Glawson a 17 year old from Stuart Town died after a motor lorry crashed through the level crossing gates at Cargo Road. Seven youths were in the cab when the vehicle was struck by a train. Lola Beant and Richard Magill were severely injured with amputations and fractures. Frances O Neill was treated and released. Driver Maple Usher and Jessie Longhurst escaped harm. Police and doctors attended with Base Hospital staff. Miss Besant and Mr Magill are children of Orange railway workers.
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A Womes
Cargo Road
Orange Isle
Hope Glawson
Stuart Town
Rey
Orange Base
Lola Beant
Edward Street
Richard Magill
Endsleigh Street
Orangs
Miss Besant
Frances O'Neill
Warrendine Road
Maple Usher
Summer Street
John Francis Langbein
March Street
Jessie Longhurst
Dalton Street
Mr. Magill
Orange Railway
German Childhood Under Fear In Nazi Era Reveals Silence
An account recalls German parents avoiding politics and religion with children, fearing police denouncement. A family’s emigration, a seven year old's cartoon misstep, and a teacher forcing a loyalty oath highlight dangers of reporting, censorship, and public terror in schools and homes.
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Forbes-Parkes Road
V/BELMI
Fredd MacMurray
Virginia
Macquarie Snt
Mon
R.A.F
Britain
Royal Air Force
Toronto
Canadia
Department of Information
McKell Dur
Times” Office
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