Lord Northcliffe Dead A Dominion Press Giant Passes
Obituary notes the death of Lord Northcliffe, a pivotal figure in British journalism, whose career spanned The Daily Mail and related publications. It lauds his pioneering efficiency, imperial loyalty, and generosity to employees, shaping the modern press and its global reach through the early 20th century.
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A. Tanto Gable
Munley Aterys
Landon
Kent
Milied Thales Wilhaat Daman
Chapelie
Babin
Sinn Ot Te Tate
Alfred “Blomsworth
Middle ‘Temple
Bari
Mary
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Dem Brake Pace
County of
Dublin
Fe Sugerel
Mary Elisabeth
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Kidlington
Kidlington, ‘Oxford, Atak
Vincent
West Indien
Mate
USA
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Pragas
Aida
Pablo
Daily Mail
Ald
United Kingdom
Crivicium
Northcliffe Griad
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Northcliffe
Northeliffe
Toonia
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Tinal
Sully
Lord Northcliffe
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Lord North
London “Daily Mail
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Novehetfe
Wisitar
Northcliffe Press's Faults and British Press Critique
A polemic examining perceived biases in the Northcliffe Press and British journalism. It argues that the Daily Mail distorts personal style, misrepresents British public opinion, and sways readers with sensational reporting. It contrasts French stance on German policy with British sentiment, accusing official policy of undermining Britain’s interests.
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Mab
Mirable
Daily Mail
Norihehie
Kitchener
Laedd Keitchener
Twefett
Iccires
London ‘Stock Exchange
Wis
Hie Newsyayer
Mimariine
Stirlomacs
Germany
Wheat Fund Inquiry Questions Political Use of Raised Funds
An inquiry led by Police Magistrate Mr Harris examined whether funds raised for the State Wheat Board or Barmera Union were used for political purposes. Witnesses described subscriptions and deposits to the National Bank of Australasia, noting no clear linkage to party activities despite unease over penny per bushel allocations. The board sought growers’ views on supporting a loan or fund for wheat producers, with the inquiry adjourned to a later date.
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Harris
Henry
Darnly Downs
Queens
Barmera
Rave
Ima
Bowen housing scheme for miners plans progress
The Bowen housing project for miners in the Gowen coalfield advances under Mr. A Jones. Land near the mine is being secured under perpetual lease terms for worker homes, with water and sanitation provisions and integration with related housing acts and schemes.
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Mowan
A. Jones
Junto Forday
Gowen
Etisyrenam
Rom R Gao Ermen
Unclear Brisbane University Site Deputation Seeks Approval
A Brisbane deputation from the University Senate and City Council met to press for a suitable Queensland university site. The talks aimed to secure government support and settle on a location favorable for a new Queensland university, with key figures seeking clarity and action.
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Brisbane
University Senate
Brisbane City Council
Sail
Queensland
Senate
Nye
Viera
French Attack on Lloyd George Angers London Press
London reports August 14 that Paris papers mock and critique Britain's wartime leadership. Commentators mock Lloyd George's policies, liken him to mythic figures, and debate France policy, debt relief, and the cabinet's resilience.
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Lloyd George
London
Wioer
Lieyd Georke
le Journal
Tova
Gota
Lwa
Prine
Atluisters
Hall Satozen
USA
Journal Des
Lloyd Teorge
Jupiter
Zeus
France
Lloyd Troorge
Pacin
Ugweath
Tauxtale
Opin
England
Petit Journal
New Bacon Company Plans Mareeba Siding and Water Supply
The directorate reviews site selection for a new bacon plant at Mareeba near the railway, with a siding and loop to enable goods delivery from both Tableland and Cairns ends. Plans include sourcing water via the Water Authority under a shared contract, aiming for affordable supply and legal power to secure needed resources.
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Atherton
Agaust
Queens and Co-Operative Macon Co. Ltd
Yeserday
Pew Acontory
Ma- Toate
Mareeba
Fenghar
Holand
Ontey
Popper
Makeeda
Railway Department
Tableland
Cairns
Fap
Xu Nvavides
Mareeba Water Boars
Brera Ar Fe
Mistaken Fire at Valley Vineyards Sparks Investigation
A fire incident near Neishane on August 14 damaged an establishment described as The Valley vines. Photographs were secured inside the site and authorities sought explanations as crews investigated the cause while the crowd remained near the door. Three reels from Central Five ration dash were noted as part of the scene.
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Neishane
Valley Vines
Securint
T Holmgraiber
Barger
Made in Germany Mystery Unscrambled Tale
Fragmented OCR text mentions Germany and a puzzle of words. Readable names or clear facts are scarce. the passage appears garbled with unlikely phrases and unclear events. The piece seems unrelated to a coherent news item and lacks identifiable persons or organizations.
Kilpatrick Results Highlight Distinctive Courtroom Outcome
Hue Cooktown correspondent reports on Kilpatrick results in a local look ple d tscite case. The cenit describes a highly exhausting proceeding with a high percentage of the suite rewarded, noting Kilpatrick as central figure in the matter.
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Hue
Cooktown
Penitea
Rebels Retreat in Irish War as British Forces Suffer Setbacks
Fragmentary report depicts unrest in Ireland with rebels retreating and loyalist forces pressing them. The text references King’s message from London expressing sorrow and a desire for peace and welfare, while noting casualties and the struggle for control in key cities.
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Bamach
Hahing
Neeley
Ann
Vrata
de Ani
Treland
Teondon
Griffith
Nave
Ireland
Queensland journalists face bribery charges in court
Weisbane reporters Harvey journalist and Edward nally aged 59 were charged at a Special Police Court in Briss bane with attempting to bribe Toowoomba MP F Yo vote on the no confidence motion before the Legislative Assembly. They allegedly offered 3300 to influence his vote. searches found 2000 in notes and 4300 in bearer bonds. Conversations were said to have occurred at Hotel Daniell and along the road. Bonds of £500 were posted for each defendant and further sums tied to the case.
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Site Mae
Connolly
Toowoonde
Hotel Daniell
Jacromsau
Smiths Libel Trial Sees Jury Dispute at Fat Court
The Sunes Times reports Smiths Weekly Publishing Co faces a £25 libel claim. Jury selection frayed as lawyers sought a twelve member panel instead of four, with双方 arguing over the proper jury size and process.
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Aumust
Sunes Times
Rewapaper
Smith's Weekly Publishing Co
Wart
Pligd
Phuintiffa
Semmens Before the Court in Melbourne Case
Melbourne on August 14 Archie Semmens aged 27 faced charges of raving and shooting Mes Maxwell with intent to murder. Maxwell claimed the shooting was an accident. Semmens was committed to the Supreme Court with bail set at £1000 and two sureties of £1000 each.
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Melbourne
Archie. Semmtenk
Ala Maxwell
Maxwell
Arrests Made In August Police Raid After Hidden Room
Police report eight men arrested in an August raid, with four appeared today and all fined 45.0. The raid targeted a house noted for illegal gaming hours, ongoing despite earlier warnings. Constable Hall supervised entry as officers secured the scene in the early morning.
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Totar
Eamon
Anzac Day Plea For A Close Holiday
A disrupted OCR piece argues for making Anzac Day a fixed 3 day holiday, urging government action. It references a Returned Soldiers League and general arrangements, with unclear names and places due to transcription errors.
Local Loans Granted Amid Turbulent August Markets
A fragmentary report notes a sum of £20000 granted to Laval and related dealings with August 14 events. The text references loan actions at a Stow centre and a transfer to Rockhampton, with terminology suggesting offshore or trustee involvement and a mid August date.
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Sney Tanuiry
Ty Laval
Rockhamptin
Cairo Murder Sensation Hits Europe as British Outrage Spreads
A sensational Cairo murder case shocks Europe with reports of an Anti British outrage spreading from the capital toward the Pyramids. Investigators pursue the accused as officials and families face increasing danger amid escalating tensions and warnings of further attacks.
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Cain
Ateming
Calru
Pyramids
Villaewim
Egyptius
Esaness
Broker's Swindle: Sydney Man Robbed of 20 Percent
A court heard Henry Stedman Cave and associates orchestrated a broker swindle in Sydney. The Crown alleged the accused misled investors through Cape's orders and Koons, who sought payments. Koons extracted £305 from Carr while £709 remained unsettled. after jury deliberations, the verdict found the accused guilty and reminded sentence.
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Sydney
Slaney
Henry Stedman Cave
Setland
Coyle
Carr
Harrison Koons
Gises Works
Care
Cape
Koons
Uresmert
Weight guessing in drift competition attracts eight contestants
A weight guessing contest at the Estuibitinn ended with the bullock slaughtered and weighed 260 pounds for the quarters and 259 pounds for the hindquarters. Eight entrants named James, Mrs. Young, Survive Cumin Prentia, Mend Philipgail, Barker, and J. Verel will draw for the prize on Friday.
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James
Young
Urvive Cumin Prentia
Philipgail
Besane
Barker
Cabrolture
Fs. J. Verel
Beonal
Fight To A Finish Railway Executives Reject President Harding
Washington reports Railway executives reject government mediation after weeks of threats to strike. They insist no further promises will come and vow to finish the fight, with union leaders preparing for potential escalation and mediation efforts under way.
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Harding
Washington
Car Falls Twenty Feet in Sydney Narrow Escape
A motor car plunged twenty feet at Tetager National Park yesterday. Passengers were jolted as the vehicle landed in shallow water, several badly cut or shaken but none seriously injured. The driver urged passengers to wave to aid escape as fear and confusion followed the abrupt fall.
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Sydney
Amie
Disputed Football Incident Prompt Letter To Editor
A Tecgt action paper reader requests coverage of a recent incident labeled as Dylacker controversy. The disqualified player seeks a brief statement from the editor about executive decisions and pregame conduct amid ongoing senior match tensions.
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Mit
Male ‘Dylacker
Siessing
Aly Anh Ida
Boxing report from Adherten must begin September
Fragmentary boxing item notes Anmayeur Boxing and Tessin Utah contenders with unclear dates and results. Mentions rivers and times, tablelagd and Cains, and a late September start. Reading is obscured. only scattered names and vague sequencing remain.
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Utah
Cains
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