Fatal Fires Ravage Regions Leaving Several Dead
A series of fires across the Forbes Narromine and surrounding areas caused multiple deaths and extensive damage. Norman Beveridge 44 of Abergele near Narromning died from burns in Dubbo after aiding property protection. Dozens of homes, farms, and crops burned. two women and children narrowly escaped. Fire crews battled gusty winds, with rain only arriving late, while other blazes threatened Munnery and Forbes township.
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Andesvering
Norman Robert Baveridgs
Abverbele
Narromning
I Dubbo
Beveridge
Gre
Ram
Tomato Protest Over Duty on Imports Sparks Meeting
A special meeting in Dall … Kennedy reek discusses telegraphing a resolution to the Prime Minister and others while protesting the Federal Government’s plan to cut duties on tomatoes and defend protective starching measures amid Customs debates.
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Carruciean
Dee
Dall
Kennedy Reek
Kearle Powel
Uncertain Powers Struggle Shakes Romanian Front
A dispatch from Bucharest reports a critical political crisis as the crown and regency questions loom. The King’s health worsens while factions debate regency by Prince or Queen and a pivot toward a royalist or republican outcome.
Boogan to Mourilyan Harbor Rail Link Delayed by Funds
In Innisfail on December 7 a setback for the Hoogan to Mourilyan Harbor railway occurs as no appropriation is possible this financial year. A message from Mr P Pease MUL to the Chamber of Commerce states the railways vote is exhausted and asks the Premier and the Minister for Emergenc e to treat the issue as urgent in framing new measures.
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Innisfail
Thie Ae An
Owu
Perth motor smash claims two lives and injures two
In Perth near Jar radial a car driven by Edward Webb bumped a washaway and crashed through a culvert into the creek. Webb and Water Stooke escaped with slight injuries while John Loughlin and Edward Bell were left in the wreckage. O Loughlin suffered serious head injuries and died. The report is incomplete and garbled due to OCR.
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Perth
Dee
Jarradial
Kdward
Webb
John Loughlin
Edward Bell
O'Loughlin
Kalgoorlie
Werth
Contos
Tell
Italy Suffers Disturbances During Assassination Attempt
In Rome Signor Mussolini denounces disturbances after a recent assassination attempt. He says provocateurs caused many incidents and that explosive fireworks were used. Demonstrations outside foreign consulates are deemed remnants of the old regime and will be quashed. He defends state security laws as aimed at a few irreconcilable enemies, assuring many citizens and even some fascists have nothing to fear.
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Rome
Provocateur
Signor
Mussolini
Innissfail Licenced Victuallers form branch meeting
Tellastomivha branch of the Licenced Victuallers Association was formed with Mr 1 Th Desa as president treasurer and secretary INNISPAIL. The case against RP Ble licensee of Chand Central Motel for selling liquor during prohibited hours concluded with a fine of 10 pounds and 16 pence.
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Tellastomivha
Licented Victuallers’ Association
Desa
An Meoof
Byrneay Treanerer
Innispail
Dee
Hewind
Barran Falle electrification scheme gains momentum
Enthusiasm grows for the Barran Falle hydro electric plan as the Hydra-Elect investigation boards weigh a coordinated government backed effort. Local chambers of commerce mobilize delegates to discuss water power and North Queensland settlement, with potential city and hinterland funding shared to initiate the project.
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Whiteane Thene
Cains Chamber of Commerce
Winderstoedd
Vine Industrial ComauNty
Ueays Wito
Watercide
Chamber Art Comimerne
Wuter Beem
Hyden-Electric Investigation Board
Kiginerr
Anthonn
North Quieensland
Mate
Tia
North
Cavensland
To Save Sugar Embargo Essential Says Dr Notts
Sydney reports Dr Mott MHR for Herbert argues in an address that the embargo on sugar must continue to save sugar production. He cites 25 000 workers affected by cane farming in Queensland, with details on yields, costs, and the impact of embargo policies on growers.
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Sydney
Conesion Sanatasbore Svnior Dlic
Gueenaland
Mott
M.H.R
Herbert
Henry George Crab
Brow Tractate' League
Balers
Aod
Queensland
Wf Courtee
Rehabilitation. Germany under Dawes scheme
London reports a British observer notes the Dawes plan effects on Germany. Creditors fear a near total drain on resources as payments continue, while loans and funds flood in to stabilize railways and imports amid coal stoppages.
Canal A's Jubilee Draws Distinguished Visitors
Ottawa reports that the Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin are expected to participate in the Dominion Jubilee celebrations on July 1 at Ottawa Cantila. They indicated support for attending but remain uncertain about travel details.
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Prince OF Wales
Ottawa
Dee
P Remiee
Tinead Briain
Stanley Waldwink
Heron Cantila
43 Communists Arrested in Italy Amid Plot Claims
In Rome police announce 43 arrests linked to a supposed Communist plot to undermine the state, with alleged clandestine meeting centers and alleged schemes discussed. The report mentions migration accords, settlement plans, and Crown land for farming as part of broader context.
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Italy
Rome
Dee
Dhaly
Storm Lashes Charleville and Townsville with Heavy Rain
A cyclone storm battered Charleville and Toowoomba region with torrential rain today. Reports describe walls of dust and fierce winds, with Charleville and surrounding towns recording substantial rainfall and damage. Townsville notes five inches of rain and extended storm effects across the area.
Powers of Federal Court
Sydney reports a Full Bench decision affirming that the Federal Conciliation and Arbitration Court may hear disputes when a state industrial authority is improperly handling them. The case involved metal trades and a delay in award from the engineers' Late Confederation committee, with the Metal Employers Association objecting to parallel action.
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Sydney
Vaneili
Berlere
High Court
Wren
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Bunal
Conciliation and Arbitration Act
Commonwealth Arbitration Court Case Dismissed in NSW Challenge
The State of New South Wales sought a rule nisi and prohibition against the Commonwealth Arbitration Court and the Metal Trades Employers Association. The challenge argued section Al exceeded federal vires and that the Commonwealth part lacked jurisdiction to widen the offer. The application was dismissed with costs, Justice Wiggin dissenting.
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Commonwealth Arbitration Court
New South Wales
Commonwealth, Coveniaion and Arbitration Court
Metal Trades Epler’ Association
Justice Wiggin Dissemtinng
Safe Blower Plea Loud and Dense Court Record
Harry Terry faced Criminal Court charged with breaking and entering the warehouse of Hunoch Baker Lui Valluy in September with intent to commit a crime. The Crown Prosecutor described the scene as an explosion then a forced entry, with fuses burnt and the loot allegedly taken, and the jury found him guilty leading to a three year sentence.
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Brishane
Dee
Harry Terry
Criminal Court
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Lui
Valluy
Muller
Crown
Costuinual Celine
Prosecution of Publisher Pearson Involving Whispering Pages
The case centers on Pearson and a book claimed to be written from Sir Reynold Red's diary with his approval. Allen Tane testified Pearson admitted authorship. The hearing adjourned and further evidence from Sir Reynold Rodd was expected next.
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London
Pearsan
Allen Tane
Pearson
Rewnald Red
Teynold
Rewnol
Rodd
Freezing River Jam Leaves Hundreds of Vessels Stalled
In St Marys River Ontario a freeze traps 121 vessels carrying grain and coal for the Atlantic seaboard and Western Canada. Ships worth nearly a million dollars lie frozen with rappresented cargoes of grain and coal. Casualties mount with several deaths reported in New York Boston Detroit Chicago. Relief is urgent to prevent spring immobility.
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ST. Marie
Ontario
Atlantic Seaboard
Canada
United States
St. Mary's River
The Ice War Warps Price Grid Across City Markets
An internal ice trade conflict disrupts supply and pricing as icemen clash with a new buyer coalition. Suppliers maintain a monthly fixed rate while a syndicate seeks lower terms and faces counter pressure from hotel and cafe buyers. Prices drift from 2s per block toward 1s per 16 pounds as negotiations unfold.
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Cairne
Rotary Pystem
Combine
Ain Wera
Dh J.tual
Wong
Cne
Americans claim on Sydney L Land stirs debate
A cable from the United States claims grandchildren of Robert Watton will seek 160 acres in Sydney central, alleging a grant to cover fares. Librarian Hugh Wright rejects the claim noting no such land or record in 1835 and Sydney Harbor history shows no such obstacle as implied.
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Sydney
United States
Lai Robert Watton
Mitchell Libreary
Hugh Wright
Robert Patton
Sydney Harbor
America
Resignation Verbalized by Aus Weta Vane Wealth Shipping Chair
Commonwealth Line Sydney reports surprise as William Larkins of the Aus Weta Vane wealth Shipping Board contemplates resignation to the governor general. Karl Mage and Karl Mage offer no comment amid reports of discord among board members over policy.
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Sydney
Exyresas
Aus Weta Vane Wealth Shipping Board
Larkins
Karkin
Karle Mage
Mtr
Larkin
Double tragedy shocks Sydney couple on Riley Street
Sydney police report a man named Wood shot his wife on Riley Street footpath, then killed himself. The couple left seven children behind as witnesses and relatives. the victims died at Sydney Hospital. Police say the two-year-old was living with Mrs Wood’s partner and a young son resided with another person on Riley Street.
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Dee
William Worl
Iaborer
Riley Turer
Hinmell
Hoth
Sydney Hospital
Wirrival
Mra. Wood
Kiley-street
Weel
Atbinpas
Gwe Wood
Ogee
Bed Ter
Jon Her
British envoy pins hopes on peace talks in Shanghai
Abr. Miles Lampson, Her Majesty's new envoy in Shanghai, says Britain will not intervene and plans to convene a conference of rival warlords to seek a peaceful settlement. He notes China must be recognized by powers and warns against abrogating treaties while trade and fleets suffer under military control. The China Merchants Company faces liquidation due to wartime commandeering.
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America
Mali
Townsville
Tully
Mussnan
Bette Reveney
Enylia
North
Queensland
Miles Lampson
Heritadu
Chive
Shanghai
Blanken
Britain
Lampson
Phe
Nieamie
China
Canton
China Merchants Company
Far East
Son Chuan Fang
Hia Trooms
New Zealand Tour Fixtures Announced in London
International cricket schedule released in London detailing New Zealand fixtures beginning September 10 with a full tour slate to conclude later in the autumn season.
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