Oil deal sparks debate over Commonwealth control in Australia
A long discussion outlines Commonwealth and Anglo-Persian Oil Company terms for a joint refinery project in Australia. The plan grants the Commonwealth a majority stake and a potential purchase option after fifteen years, with British imperial interests backing oilfield development. The article also notes broader economic benefits and the government’s duty to secure optimal outcomes for Australians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Hughes
Commonwealth
Anglo-Persian Oil Company
Imperial
Anglo- Persian Oil Company
London
Dominion Iron and Steel Corporation Ltd
Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Co
Canadian Steamship Co
America
Morden
Anglo-Persian Co
Ol Co
Oil Co
Imperial Goverment
Australia
Weather and Local Notes From Victoria NSW and More
The report covers rough weather in Australia with fronts, rain likely near Yarrawonga, and record rainfall figures discussed. It notes mist, cold nights, parched gardens, and a 28 degree cold snap at Wongiam. Other items include rail freight changes, public notices, and local council actions on irrigation and road funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agh Cata
Op 9
Acms
Chewmnal
Raipfall
Kerry
Briley
Wongiam
Warwens’ Assox
Pasnally
Watmera’ Union
Beiday Mat
Keidsy
Temple Smith
Chiltern
Connell
Ovens
Husighe
Myatelli
Chillero Valley
Oxley Shire
Rob
Beginnor
Ehico
Eoforma
Inuc
Piorenrs
Agitte
Ivana
Wingle
Nevioxan Roay Agoxtertas
Thy
Benalla Shire
Conneil
National Road Association
Claapos
Avd Nacca
Delocaten
Chamber of Masafactizos
Osrrtors’ Association
Shitw'’ Asociation
Royal Automobily Club
Motor Traders’ Accratete
Benalla
Connolly
Olivar
W. OT
Thomas
I. Lombingon
Rolly and Sond
Wilkos
Sprigie
E Tatty
Government
H. Hual
Moglonenhy
Crownae Davin
Ayroy Warrentmyney M. Gilhert
Bangeut
Amphew
Gexits
Mark T
Bitham
Soroy
Moorngag
C. Fr. Geewoll
Mra
A. My Watt
Ghali
Annie
J. Fhall
Gooranlint
Lowe Lion Fudaoud Tu
Per Aanuin
A. Mitchell
Molar
Aunam
Tetav
Richard Hindson
New South Wales Debate on Shorter Hours and Capital Plans
Fragmented Sydney era report covers Mr John Storey praising reduced work hours in a Granville volley of comments, clashes over federal capital Canberra funding, and Victoria state banking and pension moves. It notes Canberra's delays, the federal treasury in England, and calls for prudent fiscal policy before expansion projects. References speak of Rail, shipping, and public notices amid a busy political week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Mu Cocestes
Swith
Taverlsy
Coleman
John Coleman
J. Challis
Usnaur
Obseication Board
Ogas Ployvas
Boualls
Sim
Courtuy Towseraoena
Cluves
Knos
Benalls Ehire Cowncil
Lefo
Facawrn
Onirvany
Newa
Mra
Sirsh Osvanigh
Thuona
Sanday
Philip James
Abbott
New South Wales
Wall Repown
British Radical Association
Wasley Nyrard
Ibia
Murrany Raxkrou
Sanlar Chayilsine
Roy R. Toheraiod
Buharvig
St. Culomh's Hall
Waosgaratta
Church of England
Mylboarns
Crenent
Exeia
Dellleball Place
Cand
Pomlor
John Storey
Boualla
Sime Plele
Starvel Mon Arn
Bielis
Come
Dha Nuw South Wales
buKh
Victoris
England
Auantry
Cantorrs
Victoria
Operasiona
Thu Agelonl
Jtaal Bak
Cour
Sims
Kavi
Ems
Postan
Camas
Heniacot
Dolbelde
Defenga Department
Seymour Firthy
Forma
Federal
Sommalitoy
Seymone
Marin
Seymane
Jensen Knight wedding at St Kimo Greengrind Kant Se
A quiet but pretty wedding took place at St Kimo Greengrind Kant Se. The couple were Mr George William Jensen eldest son of Swanpool and Miss Botey Lorna Knight third daughter of Colham. Rev G Pillip presided. Guests offered rich gifts including a watch and a gold pendant. The couple will honeymoon and reside in Warronbaynirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twalgense
O. Kalghs
St. Kimo
Greengrind
Kant Se. Rif
George Wiliam Jenson
Ito
22Nd Battalion
ATK
Jenson
Swanpool
Mies Botey Lorna Knight
C. G. Knight
Colham
G. Pillip
Church of Lind
Fue
Alma Knight
Stuser
Ho Neta
Barkland
Irash Battalion
A.D. Eon
Hebdy
Mre Jongun
Warronbaynirs
Appointment of Agent for Standen? at St James Agency
Announcement from Gascugine & Wesouck in Honalla May 1920 appoints Che Benalla Standard ST James Agency as agent for theStanden? wt St. James area. Orders for printing ads lodging go through after Thursday May and arrangements with Pastor for editing are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che Benalla Standard
ST. James Agency
Standen
St. Shames
Opie
Fox
Tay
City News Incomplete Fragments From Distant Isles
Fragmented report covers weather, politics, and events in a distant city. Mentions include North Island New Zealand, central weather, local alderman, army activity, and a planned Olympic connection. Notes shortages of clarity and numerous garbled names and figures.
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Walee
New Zostani
Tuladin
St. Avnaud
Ballarys
Boort
Maryborough
Rodberg
Bookworth
Willer & Howes
Ciilon Hall
Valjlue
Auney
Sten
Tasvary Sud
Tate
Opunell
Tothioe
Beleye
Molivarum
Enrd
Boob
Sahuebe
Bellatu
Canale
Atstoo
Jastios Hoagie Todey
Telv
Mivy Puuay Darack
Indy Echwemer
Coursing Club Holds First Meet With Stakes
The Benslls Plasplon Coursing Club announces its first meeting on January 7 with the Banalls Stake for 16 mixed hounds, the Davevish Stake for 16 sledge dogs, and the Brakes Miper Stake for 15 entries. Nominations close two clear days before impeling. Sunday entries not counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benslls
Ebyeke
Haren
Banalls
Puppion Ae
Davevish
Slagon
Allan
Pelioy
Dune
Adelaide racing results and prize winners summary
Fragmented racing notes list results from a meeting with drivers and horses named such as Mabday Date Theido Morey and Andromeda. Several placings appear with horses and owner mentions faded by OCR. The passage references races including Trial Handicap and Quetaws stakes with multiple entrants.
Child's Premonition: Accident Foreshadowed at Hospital
An ill fated boy, 9, underwent appendicitis surgery at Bios hospital. He lingered in pain while doctors and guardians discussed his fate. A nurse and Birrell family figure offered comfort as the youth expressed a wish to go home before his condition worsened. The hospital staff faced a grim prognosis as his mother stayed by his bedside.
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Joewate
Ant Aurena
Sanday
Dubia
Taddie
Bieroll
Jana Ua
Mum
Birrell
Ry J
Lee
Lin
Wien
Vivitar
Ming
Jotauie
Baddagine Fancy Dress Ball Described With Night Of Costumes
A lively Baddaginnie Fancy Dress Ball at the Tennis Club featured a colorful crowd in fanciful outfits. Judges awarded prizes for originality while attendees praised the decorations, music, and social bustle, with many spectators enjoying the festive atmosphere and elaborate costumes.
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Chean
Artificia
Pena
Davie
Sarguson
Newt
Mike Tanay Muphoreon
Bane
Red Wing
Wy Dannii
Aya Cietumite
Holt
A. Waleh
Mist
Thnadenin Charlin
Uverratea
Wrens
M. Nighobway
Keealy K
Kalloors Roker
Matental
Mackey
Standight Parry
Mle
Wiwarnnys Cowboy
Hanvld Gram
Bringle Kollo
Ales
Welsty Ypain
la Bolacy
Football match at Bonalla draws good turnout amid rough play
North Eastern Association and Bonalla played a hard game on Saturday with strong attendance, the gate receipts totaling £82. The Ravens led early but Badgalline surged in the second half while Uskinge and Rovers struck. final score disputed amid a field of penalties. Hewett Steewill Pag and Mlohamiavi led Bruala’s kickers, Wardld Bilas and Kollober impressed for Badaglanle, with a late rally by Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonalla
Sabacday
Bach Sida
Rovers
Battleglauln
Eyel
Hoxver
Hager
Baddagtorts
U Thule
Mills
Nus
Fur Bruala
Hewett
Steewill
Pag
Aed Mlohamiavi
Baidaglanle Wardld
Bilas
Kollober
Land for Soldiers Allotments Available for Applications
An inquiry board will meet at Wangaratta today to handle land allotments for soldiers. Eligible applicants with justification certificates may receive awards totaling £2485 in pot value, including £405 for other improvements and £808 for buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easl
Wangiratta
Night events and club notices of Victoehan Karaiene
Evening schedule lists various gatherings and club activities with names such as Catan, Yves May-Concret, Thongs, Moaridos, Jina-Beastly Rovers, Peethall Club, and Wood Gemt Peppermint Cure. Details are fragmentary and primarily identify participant groups and venues for the upcoming week. The text reads like an events ledger with multiple proper nouns and dates obscured by OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieo Oh M. Branch
Victoehan Karaiene Catan
Yves May
Concret Ab Thongs
Moaridos
Vth Jina
Beastly Rovers Peethall Club
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Shire Hall
Ement Company
Mary Pickford
Puesauea Rovers Football Club
Heshire Hall
Pull
J. Briggs
Seo. Puooxa Volk
Thoons Re Cross Society
Ed. Jane
Ladiona Busker
Higgins
Nomday
Mackeoan
Winton
Connell Chambers
Jas
Knox
Shirw
Coupel
Wang Sustocdks
Glesiera
Nn Tg
Cursion LD
Tallarook
Wanr
Melbourne
Hiawonga
Baddaginnie
Avenel
Wattomilay
Melburne
Yarrawonga
Avosel
Patong
Karn
Tatangan
Kam
Trcvets
Trail
Geo. H. Sutton
Secret
Propertianut W. Weund
RYA
Connolly Lla Plumpton Coursing Club
Reed Sanderson
Searot
Hargrave & Lewers
Barristers & Solicitors,suosonears
Philip B
King
Bridge Street
Ballarat
Pxeculors & Agency
Olive Wl
Moodie's
Ma’ Po
Phbuilders Muracturing Coy
General Blackswith
Winchester
Belgium
GEO
Ledger
Masse
Harris Depot
Bailey
Bridgsetreet
Benall
Coss Tochipek
T. Slandish
Racecounse
Standard
Nuamstreat
Fnday
Mch
Benalls
Maude
Benalla Racecou
Enalla Waterworks Trust
Banalla
Rebbeohi
Jas. Knox
Noonan Commercial Hotel
Shire of
Benvils
Tas. Knox
Shire
Council Chambers
Benita
CI Mart
Willing Boy
Gavdraperss Berdgo
Gov. Beard
Tatong
J. Ellecon
Hsunsh
Lai
M'Kerohar
Dora
Avery Turaday
Ucla
Wunn Simret
GC. W. Morris
Phe Nowth
Sporting Se
Tevothse
Munday
Tha
Adelaide
Taday
Rasulted
Ad Folluwe
Rainlié
Winsuit
Marly
Adie Willers
Vito
North Eastern Association
Shorn
Cruwk
Tilgle Wink
Gunaheam
Saladay
Marth Day
Ayrayltl
Perm
Fe Hogan
Applion
Ander
Ood Bay
Rue Fares Blowehiel
Aubert
Amin
Ati
Tly
Hely Omar
Weyerdient
L. Moris Ahhantin
Angola
Hedmaitlork
Owl Downes
Ries
F & Ae
Uex
Vaan
Mt Hallur
Pemceetind Orli
Wortoray
Audi Cralws Cosnemelanidy
Anid
Volbat
Ieee
Dewiel Vate
Vrei Betance
Italien
Pete
Oiders
J. W. Doherty
Benatla
Thomuen
Railwayuseo
JM Gonds
Pete Mestre
T. J. Davis & CO
Mercers and Drapers
Bridwe St
Benally
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