Hughes and Federal Convention plans stir Australian politics
The Prime Minister faces opposition in parliament over a proposed Federal Convention next year. Supporters argue re subdivision of states could curb centralised control and boost development while critics fear unification steps. Debate centers on who should appoint the 11 convention members and how new states might be created within a federal framework.
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Albany notices urge Christmas cakes and police recruit ad
A local committee meeting at Lower Town Hall is urged for Thursday at 7 30 with full attendance. Advertisements invite orders for Christmas cakes, recruit applications for the West Australian Police, a Japanese Village and dance at Blieker Hall to aid the tennis club, and a farmers meeting at Lower Town Hall to discuss cooperative disposal of produce.
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Albany’s Pic and Tea Rooms Highlight Local Enterpr ise
A local amusement venue receives praise for a new cinema projection machine ordered by Mr Lambert in England and finally arriving due to shipping delays. The Lislewx tea room and boarding establishment near the National Bank opens under Mrs H Baldwin offering up to date, comfortable boarding with morning tea, confections, and hampering provisions. The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade Band performs after church at Victoria Square with a lively program including new songs arranged by Ord Hume. A Merrymakers dress ball at Town Hall raises funds for the blind with a strong turnout and a Cinder Ella Orchestra providing the music. Federal politics review notes opposition to a proposed convention bill across Tasmania, South Australia, West Australia and Queensland with Prime Minister Hughes facing mixed support and warnings of a doomed Senate passage.
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Woogenellup News Reflects Wool Market Talk and Parish Visit
The Woogenellup column covers wool market pressures with notes on quality and breeding, a parish visit by Rev. Father Gilroy, a Mount Barker concert benefit for the Anglican Church motor car fund, and local anecdotes about residents and politics.
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Labor Executive Nomination Fails To Elect President
In Perth on Monday nominations for the Labor State Executive were called. A. Mval lum was nominated for general president but declined the post. A ballot of councils resulted in Mir being elected by a single vote.
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Misa Maitland story introduces Blanche Sweet in new role
Geraldine Bouver presents a mystery romance in Mt. Barker Pictures featuring Blanche Sweet as a social secretary in a rich household. The Girl in the Web builds suspense as she faces accusations of jewel theft kidnapping and alienating the heiress.
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Only Chance of Settlement in Ireland Report
London dispatch cites a Daily Express correspondent stating the only chance for Irish settlement is Sin Fe in accepting a Dominion Parliament for the South of Ireland, leaving Ulster’s position unchanged.
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Ireland
Ulster
Ulster Would Not Join All Ireland Parliament Says Premier Craig
Yesterday Sir J Craig Premier of the North declared Ulster would not join any All Ireland Parliament under any guarantees. He spoke to Mr Lloyd George stressing Ulster’s position and warning against promises that might bind the North. The exchange highlighted tensions over Ireland's constitutional future.
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J. Craig
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Lloyd George's Endeavor to Unite North and South
Mr Lloyd George is attempting to persuade Ulster to consider an all Ireland scheme later when North South sentiment eases. The report notes current bitterness in the region and a future plan to seek broader unity between Ireland’s sections.
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Lloyd Geoge
Ulster
Asquith Addresses Liberals on Europe Reconstruction
In London on the eve of a Liberal gathering, Prime Minister Asquith outlined three preliminary steps for Europe’s reconstruction. He urged adoption of the Versailles peace version, cancellation of all debts, and removal of tariff barriers.
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Japan and Peace Threat Ensuing Cabinet Fall
Vancouver dispatch reports Japanese Cabinet may fall if armaments are not reduced. Public trusts Washington Conference can succeed and protests deadlock between Hughes and Kato.
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United Press Association
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Pacifist View on War Craft Assurance
An opinion asserts that securing assurances in the Pacific would make the rationing and deployment of war craft comparatively trivial, reflecting a belief in easing wartime tensions through credible guarantees.
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Pinkerton detectives aid Sonoma robbery probe
In San Francisco on November 27, Pinkerton detectives aid police in investigating the Sonoma gold robbery. They suspect the crime occurred just before the Sonoma’s arrival, as police examine the ship’s cargo and question crew under constant grilling offshore.
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Arbuckle Case Experts Contest Causation Injuries
Washington November 27 details in the Arbuckle case show several specialists writing that Miss Rappe's injuries were not caused by choking. One physician stated the cold bath may have contributed to death even after she had been drinking.
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Bolsheviks Routed as Kazlians Advance in Katalia
Report from Helsingfors dated Nov 27 states Bolsheviks are fleeing the front while Kazlians arrest and secure roads. The readable section highlights a stage note about "The Girl in the Web" and praises the supporting cast including Adele Ferguson and Thomas Jefferson as Mrs. and Mr. Janney, with other performers named in passing.
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