Irish settlement talks and Valera's views in Dublin
In London reports on December 6 mention a confidential agreement between Irish leaders and British officials. The text outlines concessions to Sinn Féin and hopes for acceptance by Ulster, with discussions between Lloyd George and Sir J. Craig shaping Ireland policy. Valera hailed the freedom of Limerick amid wartime tensions and reaffirmed determination to defend Ireland’s future. The piece emphasizes national resolve and warns against further conflict as old loyalties and peace hopes collide.
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J. Craig
Lloyd George
Ulster
London
Dee
Eriatr
Valera
Limerick
de Valera
Odie Wireaily Henken
Lars
Arbuckle's Trial Ends In Jury Dismissal For New Hearing
In San Francisco after 44 hours the Arbuckle jury signaled inability to reach a verdict. A juror questioned afterward said a verdict of acquittal would be morally right yet not yet achieved. Arbuckle and his wife listened with disappointment as the judge discharged the panel and noted a federal liquor investigation next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Reed
Anter
Abe Bairy
Hitora
Local community events and notices in a troubled town page
A garbled OCR page lists a bread price, a death notice, a pastor’s remarks, and multiple local events. It mentions a boxing tournament on December 19 and a race with youths, plus a meeting at Sullivan's Hall and a court row. Guns and civic activity are referenced as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Down
Kadmonton
M. J. Jagan
Calina
Morlok
Aid Fe
Aentlemen
Inice
Sullivan's Hall
Watlaeatay
Bobh
Sugar Industry Prospects Highlight Chief Grower View
In Mackay district December 6 Mr For Kan Smith expressed optimism for a good sugar crop. He noted a substantial cane area, favorable yield prospects, and demand for extending the existing agreement. The railway line to Star Kay and Proserpine would improve transport, linking north to Townsville and expanding grazing and subcultural areas. Farleigh planned to raise capacity to 10,000 tons via Homebush Plantation cane work, while the Sterien central mill succeeded in producing some mill white sugar for farmers who send cane to it.
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Mnishane
Forkan Smth
Nis
Mackay
Jumeihre
Existigar
Starkay
Ality
Proserpine
Townaville
Andrewn
Mat Farleigh
Sterien Mtral
Unclear text fragment on appropriation and orders
Fragmentary OCR notes mention an eight eight million dollar appropriation for a building project then imply it could be scrapped if an order or nations adopt Hughes plan serving as a conditional statement. Details and entities are incompletely readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oval
Hughes
Plague Threat and Rail Plan Dominate Town News
Brisbane reports a unified effort to prevent rat feeding and curb plague fears as officials outline water and railway controls. A proposed overdraft of 10 pounds aims to fund widespread precautions while multiple local auctions and court notes fill regional notices.
Federal Parliament debate in Melbourne House confrontation over Caldwell bribery claim
The Melbourne House of Representatives discusses a Public Accounts Committee statement linking Caldwell to bribery in a war service contract. MPs clash over tariffs, sugar policy, and proposed amendments, with party lines and Senate requests shaping the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Dec
House of
Benton
Maloney
Publechuity Cinemiltter
Caldwall
War Service
Lip Uu
Mr. Fowler
Mtaley
Fentan Feuil
Public Accounts Committee
Malarney
Tuloney
Vie
Sand
Jamiford
Tireas
Cablyeell
Commonwealth
Caldwell
Col. Walker
Parsons
Greene
Senate
Cauene
Lamond
Jowett
Lavoles
Woody
Minlater
Ir. Chaney
Crown Miners Strike Vetted By Talks
Crown Minos' strike is vetted as the union accepts terms from the Chamber of Mines. The principal recognition that workers' talons should not represent officials in disputes is stated. A conference will be held to rearrange the procedure in similar cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouannesburg
Crown Minos
Chamber of Mines
AERIAL MAIL SERVICE PERTH INAUGURATED
The haenwest serial mail service began this morning with planes departing from the aerodrome at ersh Laplanade. Fleet, Baweeett will cover the Wirh snd to Derby rate while Kinpstand, Smith and others operate Perth to Geraldton. The air route reaches Geraldton after penetrating farther south than Onslow. Weather reports will be provided by postal terminals. The service promises commercial benefits enabling Singapore travel to depart later and steamers to be used at western ports.
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Perth
Dee. A
Haenwest
Hhem
Brearley
Carmueron
Derby Rate
Smith
Op ‘Lake
Geraldton
Geraldion
Onslow
Plane Fatalities Amid Mail Flight Disaster
Perth reports a deadly air disaster on the Geraldton to Carnarvon air mail route. Major Wrearley, Mr Durack, Mr Town, and Mr Jacoby died after engine trouble caused a crash near the Marchisai River. Brearley and Fawcett perished in the collision. two planes collided in midair, with several witnesses detailing the fatal sequence. Major Brearley’s crewman and a mechanic signaled for delays as Fawcett’s craft plunged. Bodies were buried, and Defence Dept plans to reorganise mail service while landing stages are cleared. Senate figures claim hundreds of air force personnel, including medical staff, were affected by the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Dee
Noethe
Geraldton
Carnarvon
Wrearley
MM. P. Durack
Jacoby
Marchisai River
Tapfin
Tiron
Hila
Brearley
Gehan
Fawcett
Phurngle J.P
Tselush Val
Sydney City Council Fumbles Fragments in Public Speech
Council meeting yields scrambled remarks from AYPNGY Dee and Cling Reform League leader Cocks. Reported quotes praise relief from misdirected rays of political strain, while laments claim press attacks and corruption. Worn tone hints at postgame crowd discussion and unresolved Labor tensions.
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Dee
A Cocks
Cling Reform League
Meriny
Orward
Lambert
al Thongh
Racing notes and entries from Keane Valley meeting
The report lists horse owners, nominations, and race entries for a December meeting at Keane Valley. It records weights, horses names, handicaps, and results from Brisbane and nearby tracks, noting several races, times, and performances across multiple events.
Women Banned from Game in London Council Ruling
A London council prohibits women from participating in or watching a football match, deeming the sport unsuitable for women. The ruling targets public events and alters expectations for gender roles in sports during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Council of the Footh Cation
Golden Casket First Prize to Southwort
A damaged OCR entry lists prizes including first prize of 45000 to Southwort with a string of coded names and numbers such as Dane Idec Gallen Cuakely No and Seren dente, plus other prize notes and serial-like identifiers. The fragment references a campaign or drawing with multiple prize lines and participant codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Casket
Southwort
Idec
Gallen
Iret
Camaphel
Somglnor
Vf. Williamson
Leveland Strat
Redfern
Hopell
Prines
Areeba Tere December Meeting Details
Areeba Tere December meeting scheduled for Friday December 30 features multiple handicap races with varied prize money and conditions. Nominations close with local secretaries and club officials, with penalties and weights set by Tasmanian racing rules and the caretaker stewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SORA
Branticay
Hamden
Herberton
Cairns
Warren Valley
Anvale Clube
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Bensalens
Arbuckle
JURY
DISMI
Finckhae
Douglas Fook
Filege Moyghvon
Tate
Carey
Galen Thineton
Fernie
Summany
Scott
Horne
Porgan Smitiys
America
Brisbane
Aoalsie
Towneville
Townssville
Crisbane
Des
Nowpital
Messrs. Sisitiondy Ltd
W. R. Simpson
Cairny Court
Caitna Harbor Board
Tuvstay Sikinet
Waite
Consinitiey
Iy Witew
tStar Sprevst Norcal ‘Reserae
Federal Parliament
House OF Representatives
Pete
Queensland
Millen
Watt
Queena Ands
Air Force
Gveensland
Sydney City Council
Fox
Lalor
guitr—Watson
Collins
Milo
Sai
Vlad
Patel Devine
Browry Aviniben
Kach Ofagne
Sporting
Barron Valley
Stention
Irningra
Thie Keane
Marron Valley
Tumoutin
Love
Tolga
Welt Fr
Young Die
Haxorn
Matlock
Henry
Japan
Clancy
Mute
Binoa
Mlowner
Tolra Mundicapye Widglewong
Pelltad
Jere Might
Hazard
Hazard M7, Brientless
Sune Jowner
Ascot
Ancor
Logan
Disi
Viera
al '" Tan
Omen
Waitere
Bard Bi Thy van
Outeide
Uns
Areeba
Snconl Huree
Prise
Nam
Cairve
Cook
Ner
Stewarts
Thos
Woodhouse
Boland’s Ltd
Ae EA
de Yonna DS
Midowen Pras
Boland
Worma
Jabi
Manchester
de Vacle
Views Rose
Helio
Mami
Wmd
Umuathy
Wile
Botand'e Price Byan
Georgette Piiking
Tink
de Oland
Cairns Am
Ain. White
Mayeshiba’s Emporium
Lake Street
D. J. Moynahan
Analat
Abbott Street
Wicnebe
Coon Land Terra Mollars
Cordue Stree
Gordvonyvale
Phone Ko
Don Msinnes Fatarsales
LIAR
Bbott Street
Phows
Thore
Gms
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