Swimming duel shocks Sydney crowd with record pace
The Australian champion defeated the Japanese challenger in a dramatic long-course exhibition at the Sydney Baths. Takaiashi set pace with a powerful start but Charlton surged to within four lengths, finishing 2 min 22 sec for a near world record. Sako claimed the 100 yards Backstroke title in the program’s finale.
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Ahi
Charlton
Thas
Takulali
Bath
N.S.W
Takaishi
T. Sako
Japan
Wearling
Takaishi Wins 220 Yards In Dramatic Duel
Takaishi, the Japanese sprinter, edged Charlton in a tight 220 yard race at the Team Wales meet in Manly Baths. The finish featured a near-tie as both athletes sprinted to the post with Takaishi pulling ahead in the final stretch after a near stumble at the start. Spectators roared as the two veterans battled along the final laps, with Takaishi narrowly securing the victory amid a hiss of excitement from the crowd.
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Wimmer
Andrew Ce
Wales
Manly Baths
Japan
Takaiah
Alto
Charlton
Wilder
Tontecé
Tahiti
Chaton
Shisur
Wickham
Enrry
Electric Light Celebration At Park Macquarie
A red-letter day in Park Macquarie saw a special display of electric light for the town sleetlis Ved supply in the presence of a large gathering. Dr Earle Page and Commonwealth Treasurer attended. Mayor Elliot spoke on the town’s scattered area and reasonable power prices. Guests enjoyed a royal supper at Troak’s after the event, honoring the visitors and the occasion.
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Park Macquarie
Earle Page
Fiine Minlater
Elliot
Laktana
Troak
The Scottish national dress and the tartan kilt
The article traces the tartan's origins from woven wool fleeces to its spread beyond Highland clans, notes post-Forty Five laws, and argues the kilt as the defining feature of Scottish dress. It compares national costumes of England Ireland and Wales, praising Scotland's attire for its practicality and cultural prominence.
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Scotland
An Engilehafker
Highlands
London
Lowlands
France
Burt
Loudon MacQanes
Scottish Society
Douglas
Lorton
Celt
Gaul
Sean
Bousimut
Fife
Iriah
Droge
Trish
Picnic Sensation and Narrow Escape at River
Mr Donald Finner of Broken Hill, visiting his father Mr Fraser, narrowly escaped drowning during a Sunday swim at the Severn Hive near Enomaville. Mr Campbell and Mr Fraser dived to rescue him after he disappeared in the river, returning him to the bank in a shaken but unharmed condition.
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Donald Finner
Broken Hill
Fla
Inspector Fraser
Favewell
Fraser
Messrs
Hyde
Rosa Campbell
Wither
Severn Hive
Enomaville
Ornsaing
Boss Campbll
Frair
Sen
Campbell
Mr. Fraser
Lily
Strike Fever Spreads Through Remote Regions
A fragmented report details a broad strike fever affecting distant areas. It mentions Cape York and Australia, with references to workers, traders, and evolving tensions. The piece describes impacts on plantation labor and market prices, highlighting social strain and resistance in harsh colonial settings.
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Guinea
Ale
Prinitt
Beri
Cape York
Adetralia
Riemenia
Alwaye
Britain faces emigration push to ease dominion strain
In a controversial address, Charles Clow of the Geographical Society urged boosting immigration to Britain and across the Dominions. He warned Britain’s overtaxed economy and rising population require an aggressive emigration policy, noting postwar migration trends and the need to absorb five percent of dominion populations.
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Britain
Ir Charles Clow
Geogrophies' Society
Tandon
Dominions
British Commonwealth
New Zealand
Canada
Avetrella
J. G. Gepp
Mineration and Development Commission
Anatralia
Mussolini
Railway Department Paid for Employee Ideas in Five Years
In five years the Victorian Railways Department has paid £10,000 to its employees for ideas. Since 1023, 1800 suggestions have been adopted, and 56 per cent of those suggestions have been paid for. About 600 suggestions are now received every month by the department.
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Victorian Railways Department
British concession at Hankow falls to Chinese troops
Shanghai reacts with consternation as Hankow’s concession is seized by Chinese soldiery. The belief that British guards would defend life and property underlines fears of a broader take over. Observers note weak defenses and expected unlikely shooting spurs extremists toward control with mob backing.
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Shanghai
Bern
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