Defence and Navy overhauls to clean civil operations
In Sydney June the Minister for Navy outlined plans to establish a Caminsion to audit civil and business operations of the Defence and Navy Departments. He cited unions and frauds in both departments and said the panel would review purchases, contracts, accounting, and related non military functions without affecting military sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Defence
Navys
Navy
Cook
Dets
War Time Profits Tax Bill to Be Retrospective
Melbourne reports the Federal Treasurer announced the War Time Profits Tax Bill would be retrospective covering financial years 1995-10 and 1996. The measure, delayed by about two years, is to be introduced shortly in the session. Paris notes report French communiqué on artillery duels near Mont Cornillet and Mort Blond with enemy losses and a broken courier attack.
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Melbourne
Paris
Mont Cornillet
Mort Blond
French Eastern Front Report From Thessaly
Paris reports a French communiqué noting sharp artillery counteractions near Monastir and the Thes saly border. Inhabitants reportedly surrendered arms and munitions as the line held. The second note from Watt ington urges Russia to persist against German autocracy and accept U S aid to bolster democracies.
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Thessaly
Paris
Monastir
Wattington
Roussia
Russia
Westminster Gazette Comments on Overseas Leaders Knowledge
The Westminster Gazette discusses Mr Holman’s complaint that overseas leaders lack war knowledge and suggests periodical bulletins for their private information. It notes such secrets are limited since no Government can know the future.
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London
Westminster Gazette
A Bean of Light. T s Effect on Greek Royalists
London reports of Greeks growing disaffected amid riots and threats of violence. An English armed merchantman arrived as royalist fervor surged at the Me sea front. A vast crowd shouted anti Allied and pro Venizelos slogans before a cruiser’s searchlight halted the rally and the crowd dispersed.
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London
Ward Price
Volo
Turse Venizelos
Constantine
Cold Blooded Murder Trial Ends With Death Sentence
Herbert Shaw is sentenced to death after a guilty verdict with a mercy rider due to below normal mental faculties. He declares he will speak later as the judge calls the murder cold blooded and atrocious and notes the mercy rider for consideration by the executive. Lionel Shaw faces trial for accessory after the fact to assault and robbery in the same case.
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Shaw
Herbert Shaw
Lionel Shaw
King
Kihe
The Crimson Stain serial premiere reviewed in Motography
Albert Payson Terhune’s The Crimson Stain is praised for suspense realism and strong acting by Maurice Costello and Ethel Grandin. The review notes potential success if future episodes maintain the initial standard and sustain audience interest amid a series about a red-eyed murderer and a scientist linked to a mind altering discovery.
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Metro
Maurice Costello
Ethel Grandin
Albert Payson Terhune
Crimson Stain
Pierre la Rue
Montrose
Satan
The Enemy and Other Screen News at Cairns Theatre
A rich program at Cairns Theatre features the serial The Enemy with Harold Stanley Florence Montrose and the killer Pierre La Rue, plus Olga Olonova as Vanya Tosca. The crowd enjoys The Enemy and a Red Feather feature with Their Anniversary Day and a stock of comedy and Australian cinema updates.
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Pierre la Rue
Florence
Mr. Costello
Miss Grandia
Olga Olonova
Vanya Tosca
Thomas J. J McCrae
Fears Strong
Ww. H. Cavanagh
Sots Cinema World
Commonwealth
O'Malley
Safeguards the Children Warns of Cold Dangers
A fragment urges protecting children from colds and coughs with a doctor’s new discovery touted as a remedy. It emphasizes wisdom for mothers and minimal risk, claiming wide availability and benefits for infants and the ill.
Dorian's Divorce in The Juitter Stars Lionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore plays Dorian Keene a Wall Street broker whose nerve strain leads to a fateful divorce with Florence Keene Grace Valentine. After a self destructive suicide and a broker's career crash, Florence debates remarriage as Henry Morgan a smuggler pursues her, with eventual awakening and repair.
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Dorian
Dorian Keene
Lionel Barrymore
Metro
Wall Street
Florence Keene
Grace Valentine
Conan Krene
Henry Morgan
Florence
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Florence Keene Cap
Morma Zed
Monges
Morgan E Byes
Dincoefort
Ee Keene
Lioran
Queensland Turf Clubs Race Schedule Fragment
A fragmented listing references multiple race meetings across Queensland and nearby clubs including Tattersall's, Wangaratta, North Gf Turf Club, Towneville, Kynuna, Camooweal, Normanton, Herbert River, Cairns and others with dates and club labels. The text appears as a partial timetable or index of upcoming events without coherent narrative or results.
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Eo Queensland Tattersall's
Wangaratta Jockey Club
Walsh River Amateur
P.ele
yo—North Gf Turf Club
Irns Jockey Club
Towneville Turf Club
Kynuna Race Club
ayte—Towers Jockey Club
Camooweal Jockey Club
Normanton Jockey Club
Herbert River Jockey Club
Cairns Jockey Club
Nominations Open for Tox Meeting at Woree Saturday
The Khowas nominations list shows well known performers Halli Deck Royal Actor Ephor Halley’s Comet Hoplite and more. Most races have fine entries except the trial Handicap. The trio Hoplite Gartness Desport are the sole focus for a compensating clash. Sub Handicap Trot entries include Greywing Lebo Hareld Bivs Spec Lan.
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Khowas
Woree
Jone
Halli Deck
Royal Actor
Ephor
Halley's
Comet
Hoplite
Gartness
Desport
Grey
Lebo
Hareld
Bivs
Melbourne Hunt Club Races Postponed Amid Rain
Heavy rain postpones Moonee Valley races by Melbourne Hunt Club. A local match excites interest featuring 15 Hanrahan and W Wilkins in a best of 20 rounds at Flanagan's Hall Gorgon Vale next Saturday at 6.10 p.m.
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Melbourne
Melbourne Hunt Club
Moonee Valley
Beeen
Hanrahan and
W. Wilkins
Flanagan
Gorgonvale
Paper Pulp and Dye Making From Common Weeds
Experiments by Mr. J Campbell of Gossypium Mark aim to establish a new industry by producing paper pulps from ordinary weeds grasses and forest trees of the north. The current scarcity of resources is prompting attention from the community and the commerce.
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J. Campbell
Mr Campbell’s dyes spur new industrial hope in Commonwealth
A fragmentary report from Mr Campbell outlines color dyes and chemistries as a key to rapid industrial growth. Prospects rise for southern districts with new production lines. A wary union presence looms as a potential obstacle to swift expansion across the region.
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Campbell
Cordance
Camplell
Dyspepsia and Digestive Health Notes
An excerpt discusses indigestion forms and stomach discomfort linked to dietary factors. It mentions gastric acid activity and energy effects, noting how certain foods or conditions impact digestion and well being. The passage reflects early health guidance on stomach issues and digestion.
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