Two Railway Smashes Kill Driver After Six Hours Pinning
A locomotive with two water wagons toppled from a bridge at Dingo Flat between Cordaba and Marule near 2 pm Saturday. Alfred George Hitchuan, 89, engine driver, died after being trapped for six hours and showing fortitude before release. Fireman Hugh McIntosh was thrown clear. Hitchuan was a married man from Maryborough.
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Howe
Railway Department
Dingo Flat
Cordaba
Marule
Alfred George Hitchuan
Catastrophe on the Rail Bridge Disaster Near Cross Juste Hangetony
A freight train from Orr aflaite to Booval derailed near a bridge, sending the engine and two water wagons into the gully. Weaver Hickiman died, McIntosh collapsed, and a guard McGregor evacuated the scene as rescuers rushed a doctor and ambulance. The accident left the line blocked by Sunday news with a breakdown gang clearing tracks.
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Orraflaite
Booval
Hitchman
Jett
Ie Guard
McGregor
En Vtite
Ely
Cordalba
Areo
Sunday News
Wen
Frank Lords speech on perjury claims sparks Hyde Park case debate
In the House of Lords Lord Birkenhead, for the Home Office, challenged calls for perjury accusations connected to a case in Hyde Park. He argued against hysteria over a scandal involving an elderly man and a younger woman, noting a policeman’s distant interpretation and urging measured judgment despite press reaction.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Birkenhead
Home Office
Fife
Hyde Park
Europe
Transferring Labor from England to Canada
Anglo Canadian governments and rail firms discuss moving up to 10 000 unemployed workers from distressed areas to plants in Canada before mid August. The plan offers transport and return to England for those unable to obtain work, with cheaper fares and medical fitness checks by Canadian doctors.
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London
Fale
Iran
Rento
England
Niin
Tein
One Legged Student Conquers Matterhorn Remarkably
Geneva July 25 Wirthrop Young, a Cambri climber who lost a leg in the war, scaled the Matterhorn after starting at ten in the evening and reaching the summit at seven the next morning. He descended to the hut in six hours aided by moonlight, then returned to Zermatt by cable. The ascent is described as the greatest feat in Matterhorn history by an alpinist.
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Geneva
Matterhorn
Wirthrop Young
Ile
Tiule
Zermatt
Pim Missil Broadcast in Commons Meeting
London reports from July 27 that the Home Government has indicated permission for a cenotaph ceremony practice on Armistice Day. The Commons discussed plans and potential arrangements with officials detailing the event’s schedule and public observance.
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London
Collison Halifax Montrose and Rose Castle on St Lawrence River
In the St Lawrence River near Montreal on July 2 a Montrose collided with the Rose Castle, a former collier, causing damage and over LY passengers to be awakened. The Rose Castle was beached and no injuries were reported.
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Montreal
Montrose
Piriday
St. Lawrence
Rose Castle
Five Day Week Debate At Amalga Union Meeting
WRISBANE July 2 The Amalga zion Engineering Union seeks a five day week replacing a five and a half day pattern. Workers want two full rest days, while employers argue firms are best placed to decide. Several unions and associations supported flexibility. the board reserved its decision amid talk of potential future demands for a 50 hour or longer week.
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Wrisbane
Amalga[zion Engineering Union
Awariwen
Mechanical Engineers Award
Stv
Carwll
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Qnywene
Glia Jones
Olympic Stadium Rain Delays Training In Amsterdam
A tropical thunderstorm in Amsterdam on July 27 disrupted training for Olympic athletes. Torrential rain soaked the Olympic Stadium track, likely affecting records as equipment and conditions hinder performance.
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Amsterdam
Irish Channel Girl Swimmer Fails
London July 27 Mercedes Leitee attempted to swim the Irish Channel from Holyhead to West Patrick Scotland a straight line distance of 22 miles She was forced to give up after swimming one mile in 14 hours due to exhaustion
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London
Mercedes Leitee
Telgradee
West Matrick
Scotland
Lost Days Decrease in England Amid Industrial Disputes
The annual tally of working days lost in Great Britain through industrial disputes dropped by half compared with any prior year, based on compiled figures.
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England
London
Great Britain
Archbishop of York Appointed Amid Church Shifts
The Archbishop of York Dr Cosme Lang has been named to the primacy role in the Church of England succeeding Randall Deaideom. The appointment marks a significant leadership change within the Anglican hierarchy.
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Ceiaaeomni
York
London
Cosme Lang
Tio Sac
Randall Deaideom
Church of Engtand
Peace Pact Signed in Paris Planned for August 27
London dispatch cites confirmation of a Kellogg anti war pact to be signed in Paris on August 27 with officials in Paris signaling coordinated action. The report notes Australia and New Zealand hope to sign separately and mentions German representatives and French officials at the talks.
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Paris
Bere
London
Augusta
Australia
New
Fun Land
Uris
Mussebing
Tilden Defeats Lacoste In Five Set Classic Test
A crowded New York crowd watched Tilden beat Lacoste in a dramatic five set duel 1-6 6-4 5-7 9-7 4-3 amid fierce wind and long rallies. Lacoste praised Tilden's all round game while Tilden credited constancy and power as the decisive factors. Cochet and Hennessey then staged a sensational match, Cochet rallying to win in the final set in ten minutes.
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Lacoste
Tilden
Tilde
Burt
Tilden Lacoste Duel Highlighted by Wallis Myers
London July 29 Wallis Myers tennis critic in Daily Telegraph calls the Tilden Lacoste match a pivotal Dayla Cup duel and the sixth major contest between the American champion Tilden and the French star Lacoste amid Tilden’s return after a week of mental strain.
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London
Wallis Myers
Imithe
Daily Telegraph
America
Tilden
Lock-out Declared by Mas ter Cotton Spinners Federation
In a sequel to the Rameway mill strike at Oldham over union membership, the Master Cotton Spinners Federation declares a lock-out starting August 11. The action affects about 200000 cotton spinners and 300000 workers in other industries.
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London
Rameway
Oldham
Master Cotton Spinners Federation
Graft Charges At Sydney Police Court
In Sydney July 27 the bearing of graft charges against Michi resumed as further defence evidence was taken. Dr Evatt and others examined tendering officials who testified about Brlecock and Woihees, and alleged prior conversations affecting tender acceptance. Witnesses spoke of meetings, company employments, and the role of Sir James Murdach in the process, with the Connell contract named as preferred tender after expert review.
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Michi
Aihe
Evaty
Gi. Boyd
Electricity Department
Chidee
Brlecock
Jon Carrathers
Mabeork & Wilean
James Murdach
Leware
Wit Wees
Shand
Heemse
Adjourment Filed In Court Proceedings This Monday
The hearing was adjourned to Monday at the request of Dr Evatt who sought to call ex Alderman Holdsworth and other witnesses. Harttawayetl was a material witness for the defendant and EMA indicated continued testimony. Dr Prat noted Holdsworth as potential key witness but did not want exclusion from calling further witnesses. The adjournment followed further argument.
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Evatt
Holdsworth
ENGLAND'S HOPE IN RICHARDSONS OPINION
London July 27 A Evening Standard article by Arthur Mielardsen argues England has better chances than in 1912 1914 with a strong team lineup. It notes Moliks as opener, Parker as left arm bowler and several bowlers ready to back up.
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Tate
Larwood
Ereer
Lark
Parker
Tale
Vogeland
Rhodes
Fewler
Austrafia
Austratia
Rocket Car Sets World Speed Record Pace
Berlin July 27 Valier inventor of the Rocket car tested a rocket powered vehicle on a rail with rockets in series behind a wheel frame. Speeds reached 156 miles an hour on the Nord haurn to Gernrode line before a curve caused a wreck. A new model is ready to challenge the world speed record.
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Berlin
Valier
Rocketctar
Nordhaur
Gernrode
Tilden's tactical mix defeats Lacoste in smart rally duel
Tilden altered tactics to reveal greater variety on defense and selective aggression. He sliced nearly every ball with precision, creating breaks and countering Lacoste with clever top spin and hidden shot timing, producing a surprising and decisive victory.
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Tin
Tilden
Norman Brookes
Lacoste
Doubles Postponed After Rain Delays Sunday Matches
Parts on July 29 report changes in doubles teams with Tilden and Hunter replacing Lote and Hennessey for America while Cochet teamed with Horatia. Rain halted the first set, and the French duo led 3 2 before the match was postponed to Monday.
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Tilden
Hunter
Lote
Hennessey
America
Cochet
Brugnon
Horatia
Historic opening at Amsterdam Olympiad draws world teams
Australian Areas Association reports on Amsterdam Olympiad ceremonies with pageantry and world class teams marching in. nations including Halland America Germany were cheered as France’s absence noted. Stockholm dispatch quotes Arne Borge aiming for 1500 metres in under 1 minute 7 seconds and speculation about prospects.
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Amsterdam
Ibis
Halland
America
Ciermany
France
Civil Line Pilot Lady Heath Engagement First in History
London reports the first time a woman aviator is engaged as a regular air liner pilot. Lady Meath will command the Fokker Jupiter with a full crew and 14 passengers aboard a Lux air route, marking a historic milestone in civil aviation.
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Lady Heath
London
Meath
Tip
Ladybeard
THE NEW ORDER RADIO BROADCASTING TENDERS CALLED
The Australian government plans tenders for radio broadcasting with aims to standardize programs nationwide. Prime Minister and officials will negotiate with A class stations for termination terms, with Cabinet to set content specifics once agreements are reached. Sir Benjamin and Mr Fuller discuss compensation for existing license holders and the Muller interest's position on B class stations.
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Broce
Uae
Enero
Sydney
Benjamin
John Fuller
S. M. Broce
Ben Jrasdia
Muller
Heene y for gameness after the fight New York July 28
Heeney, defeated but praised for fighting heart, earns acclaim from American papers. He plans to travel to New Zealand and the United States to continue his boxing career, amid supportive but critical words from promoters and observers.
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Heeney Bewav
Tomy
Gishorne
Tes Biehard
Muydheen
Sterlines Carnhie Taonner
Heenee
New Zealand
Bbe
United States
Wage reduction triumph for British railwaymen
In London a conference of major railway companies and unions led to employees accepting a two percent wage cut amid company willingness to join in the reductions. The move followed discussions involving the Great Western, Midland, Scottish, London North Eastern, and other lines with the National Union of Railwaymen, the Railway Clerks Association, and the Society of Engineers and Firemen.
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London
Alleged Cannibalism in Arctic Death Case
A fragmentary Arctic crime report centers on Professor Malmgren. The Scandinavian press questions his death, alleging cannibalism by Livlian companions Zoppi and Moriwin. A third man is claimed seen near a partially eaten corpse, with conflicting timelines casting doubt on whether recent suspects were involved.
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Cate
Zoppi
Moriwin
Chokoowsky
Lis
Innisfail Golf Club Meeting Notes and Proposals
A fractured report from the Innisfail Club describes a July meeting with Mr V McNaaiee presiding over a busy agenda. Topics include purchasing score cards for members, caddie registration, a visit by a professional to discuss a perpetual lease, fundraising tallies, green fees adjustments, shelter erection, top dressing, and ongoing course improvements plus recorded scores from the new nine and eighteen holes.
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Mayers
Bertar
Ueendions
Tes Vane Hiese
Krassin Leaking Hole in Hold At Moscow Port
July 26 readers report an extraordinary passenger ovation upon arrival at Motte Cervantes as Krassin shows a hole in the hold and water ingress. Efforts to pump water and salvage the vessel continue amid danger of further damage.
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Krassin
Moscow
Kresein
Motte Cervantes
Iver
Paisgnel
Character study of Bishop C W Leadbeater
Mrs Nora Kotlerstrom Merton writes a portrait of Bishop C W Leadbeater tracing his life from early Anglican ministry to Theosophical leadership. The piece highlights his travels, study of mediumship, shift to Buddhism, and role in founding Co Masonry and Dibral Catholic Church though conflicts and press of duties surround his work. It notes his age, influence on students, vegetarian ethic, and leadership at Chilton Cardens Sydney community.
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Merton
Ai Elie Tecturer
Theosophiean Society
Ameivelin
Liahem
Walker
South America
Leaienter
Livia
South Manerin
Charles
Howe
Wrother
Figland
Oxford
St. Thelbory
Von
Madame Blavataky
England
Scints
Adver
Leadbeater
Bey Jinarajadasa
Hesant
Theosophical Society
America
Mortemed
Seeley
Headbeater
Vishon Lealbeater
Chilton Cardens
Sydney
Bishi
Pressere
Morton
Innisfail Defeats Cairns in Football Match
The excursion train to Tantadel yesterday organised by the Cairns Rugby League was well patronised. The football in the afternoon at Tunis fal brought 9 gate worth £8. Minoraimintie and adnw, each side scoring the pointe. Nintors-taitns won this game by PO to til, Seniors -loniatail won by TO te ai. At half time the s votes were to nil.
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Tnntetadl
Cairns Ruugby
Tunisfal
Wwerel— Minoraimintie
Nintors
Taitns
Loniatail
Brisbane Soccer Results Report July 2
Saturday results show Latroin defeating Thistle 2 0 in a specs challenge. In the Tristrain Shiek competition Bune anima beat Merton Rovers 4 2 Bush Rate defeated Wryonon 6 1 and Toombul tied with Norman Park in a throw.
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Brisbane
Latroin
Thistle
Tristrain Shiek
Bune Anima
Merton Rovers
Bush Rate
Wryonon
Toombul Ihen
Norman Park
Clue Finds Smallest Income Lot Paid in New Jersey
A clue indicates the smallest income sum ever collected has been paid in New Jersey. It equals £ a, while the largest sum offered by the same factor, paid at the same time, amounts to £180,000.
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New Jersey
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