Gale Damage In Auckland AUCKLAND
A fierce gale which struck North Auckland wrecked trees, telephones and wireless masts. Flooding occurred in many areas and many…
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682 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 35
Capital levy plan arouses storm
LONDON, Saturday. -- The Daily Express, by campaigning for a capital levy, has aroused fierce controversy in political and business…
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A WATERPROOF camera house was invented for use in the concentration camp rain sequence of Phyllis Bottome's dramatic story. "The Mortal Storm," to…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Historic Malta. Mediterranean Storm Centre
Malta, which St. Paul — shipwrecked there on his way to appear before Caesar — converted to Christianity, has been through many hands in its colourful…
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SOME BIG GULPS OF GUINNESS There's never any doubt about 'em starting favorite when the Guinness crowd gets busy in the betting ring. As punters they must be termed "stout fellers,"…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Reviews of Sydney Shows Support Picture Takes Lead; Tense Drama In "Mortal Storm"
A LITTLE picture without a single star in it -- support feature at the Prince Edward--carries off high honors this…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Flood Of Country Cub Cash
Money came in such a flood for Country Cub at Moorefield yesterday, that in a flash, bookmakers…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →Film Reviews. "The Mortal Storm."
"The Mortal Storm" is an extraordinarily vivid indictment of the Nazi regime. But it is far more than that it transcends the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cloudburst Havoc. Scottish Port Flooded. Houses Demolished. LONDON, Aug. 5. (A.A.P.)
A cloudburst on July 26, news of which has just been released, nearly washed away the Scottish northern port of Cromarty…
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When the English actress Gracie Fields and her director-husband, Monty Banks, left for America in…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Storm About Noel Coward's Mission London
A storm developed to-day in the Commons over the visit of the playwright and actor, Noel Coward, to the United States. In reply to questions, Mr. Harold…
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DURING the past week there has been something of an easing of the intense aerial fighting that had taken place…
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The signs are multiplying that Mr Churchill was well justified in warning the people of Britain last week as Mr. McEwen warned the House of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Blockade Issue. Food for Europe Mr. Cudahy Arouses Storm. From Our Own Co-respondent. London, Aug. 7
By his statement on the despeiate food situation that is likely to arise in Europe as a result of the war, Mr. John Cudahy United States Ambassador to…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Politicians Flood Town TAMWORTH
Forty politicians are in Tamworth assisting the campaigns of candidates in Saturday's by-election…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"The Mortal Storm" (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)
THIS is a depressing but excellent picture, done in the grand style. It has been…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Storm Stirs Up Wreckage Wellington (N.z.)
Following a storm, wreckage from the Niagara is coming ashore in large quantities. Two lifeboats, one badly smashed…
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Today's air disaster has brought thousands of messages of sympathy from all parts of Australia and overseas…
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"Easy, Jack, the frame won't stand I much more of this," cried Bill from the top of a waggon load of hay. "Hang on Bill, old chap. We'll have…
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Bound from England to Australia, women and children on board a steamer passed a torpedoed tanker…
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