Gordonvale Fire Attracts Suspicion Over Dead Man Found
A Monday morning blaze in Gordonvale caused extensive damage to Lambert’s drapery shop and neighboring premises. A charred body found amid debris, unidentified, near the rear of the burning shop, raises crime suspicions while investigators review insurance and ownership details.
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Gardenvale
Gordonvale
Thomas Hotel
A. W. Mighell
Lambert
RK Simmonds
Rand Tobacconist
Gzwalla
Simmonds
Thomas’ Hotel
J. Cahill
Dier
Jo Ome
C. M. Moller
National Fire Insurance Co
South British Inserance Co
Capt. Blake's Flight to Naples Safe Arrival
Capt Blake completed the route from Massceilles to Naples in thirteen hours before reaching Athens. The report notes a safe arrival and the notable speed of the flight.
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Blake
Naples
Masceilles
Athens
University Appeal for Protection of Art Treasures
London June 26 The Oxford University has appealed to the League of Nations to use its influence in Greece to protect from destruction the art treasures of Central Eastern Europe notated in fragile context as part of an international cultural heritage effort.
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London
Oxford University
League of Nations
Greece
Big London Fire Destroys Power Station in London
A fire at the Metropolitan Railway Power Station in central London caused extensive damage estimated at £900,000. An overloaded train is suspected to have deranged the electrical circuit, leading to the destruction of the facility on June 24.
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London
Metropolitan Railway
Townsville Council Hears Administration Plan and Appointment
At a special City Council meeting in Townsville on June 26, Mr Christie from Sydney reported on two official methods of administration and recommended appointing Mr D B D Campbell, an accountant, to oversee a scheme at a daily rate of 14/4. The discussion included remarks on manure and fertilizer advice, urging use of Fearn’s Fertiliser Mixtures and noting free expert guidance to maximize profitability with modest cash outlay.
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Townsville
Christie
Systen
Sydney
Dbd. A. Campbell
Fearn
Ferriler's
Opening of Federal Parliament and early party moves
Parliament opens as members gather after recess with new MPs Pratten for Parramatta and Scullin for Richmond greeted. Labor loses Catta while two new senators Pravien and McDonald align with government and Queensland Labor. Nationalists plan a big meeting with J Hughes outlining state tours sugar industry and budget economy aims.
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Une
Parliament House
Pratten
Parramatta
Scullin
Richmond
Tudor
Labor Party
Catta
Labor
Pravien
McDonald
Queensland Labor Party
Nationalist Party
J. Hughes
Queensland
Hughes
Huge Canberra Expenditure Proposed for Federal Capital
Melbourne reports that proposals to build Canberra to house Parliament in about four years are submitted to the Cabinet by Mr. Foster. The Canberra Advisory Committee urges a nearly two million pound outlay over three years to relocate the capital from Melbourne. The Canberra Committee, including Federal Parliament members, plans to press the Ministry next week to authorize substantial spending this year.
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Melbourne
Canberra
Foster
Obituary of Sir George Ikin and Rhodes Trust figure
Lonmton June 26 The death has occurred of Sir George Ikin Sir George Robert Parkin KC MG CMG LLD DCL has been organizing representative of the Rhodes Scholarship Trust since 1902 He was a noted author and lecturer His publications include Imperial Federation Round the Empire The Great Dominion He was born in 1846 and was for many years Principal of the Upper Canada College Toronto
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Lonmton
George Ikin
Robert Parkin
K.cm.g
CMG
LLD
DCL
Rhodes Scholarship Trust
Upper Canada College
Toronto
Woman Dies At Ferry In Apparent Heart Attack
A married woman named Ivy, residing in Kuranda for the past month, left her home to go to a neighbor's. About forty minutes later, she was found dead in a boat, head in the water, feet trapped under a boat seat. A doctor concluded she died from an apparent heart attack.
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Ivyid
Kuranda
Danns
Pell
Train accident injures many near Gordonvale
Details of a Sunday evening train wreck near Gordonvale list six overturned trucks and about 60 people injured. Mrs Johnston and Faithfull are among the injured with abrasions and shock. injuries described as serious but confined to a few. The train was traveling slowly, reducing damage.
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Neha
Gordonvale
Johnston
Gordon Feee
Faithfull
Water Supply Loan for Townsville Weir Project
The mayor's visit to Brisbane influenced a grant of 112000 pounds for linking up with Townsville Weir. The loan enables immediate work on pumping, with concrete pipes to be used.
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Townsville
Ee . A
Brisbane
Reece
Petition for poll on loan to concrete Flinders Street
A ratepayers petition bearing about 1 600 names was handed to His Worship the Mayor requesting a poll on the proposed loan for concreting Flinders Street. Weather Bureau report notes cloudy SW quadrant with scattered thunder showers and generally fine conditions inland, with disturbed weather along the western coast and tropical winds on slopes.
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Townsville
Flinders Street
Weather Bureau
S.W
S.E
Appointment of Two Deputy Presidents to Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Sir John Quick and Noel Webb are named Deputy Presidents for two years at £2000 each. Delays have caused a serious backlog in the court, with rising plaints. They will sit separately with Mr Justice Powers, forming three courts to handle cases. The first major matter is timber and hardwood millers seeking a 48 hour week.
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John Quick
Mendigo
Noel Augustine Webb
Industrial Court of South Australia
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Melbourne
Justice Powers
Ballot Not Bullet Debate Echoed by Irish Labourites
London reports from Edinburgh where railway workers cheer Sir H. Wilson murder remarks. Mr. Thomas insists the ballot should not be replaced by force and praises Labour opposition to outrages, urging steadfast commitment to democratic methods.
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London
Edinburgh
Thomas
H. Wilson
Pilgrim crowds honor Sir Henry Wilson at his house
Thousands gathered Sunday to honor Sir Henry Wilson, standing in silence and uncovering. Detained individuals recalled a man jailed in 1921 for shooting a London policeman, released during the Irish Armistice. Marshal Foch visited Wilson's house, knelt at the body, and recited prayers for the dead.
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London
Sir Henry Wilson
Marshal Foch
Wilson
Quarry Accident Leaves Several Men Injured at Mitcham
A heavy fall of earth in a Mitcham quarry near Adelaide injures several workers this afternoon. R Pollock sustains a compound fracture of the right leg, others suffer skull fracture and abrasions, including McDonald and Dreske.
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Adelaide
Mitcham
R. Pollock
McDonald
Dreske
New Conference Opens at Trades Hall with 1060 Delegates
The All Australian Union Conference opened today at Trades Hall. About 1060 delegates attended with representation from the states. No major business on opening day as credentials were checked in the morning. In the afternoon preliminary work and credentials examination continued. A. C. Willis was elected Secretary. Delegates will begin business tomorrow.
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Melbourne
All Australian Union
Conone
Trades All
A. C. Willis
Pro Treaty Wins in Irish Elections at Dublin
Dublin June 26 provisional results show Pro Treaty 62 seats Anti Treaty 36 Labor 17 Farmers Union 7 Independents 6. Many Irish Americans return home. 1,300 landed last weekend. Auction notice for a 16 perch Victoria Street allotment with six rooms rents 15 shillings weekly. upset price £150. Contact Austioneern for details.
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Dublin
Farmers Union
Woodward
Lake Street
Victoria Street
Austioneern
Kenrick
Daewon
Rathenau Murder Sparks European Debate on Loyalty
Lloyd George praises Rathenau as one of Europe’s ablest ministers at a Welsh chapel, lamenting his murder and calling for mercy toward Germany. Berlin reports detail a highly organized assassination in a quiet suburb, with witnesses and disguises. Paris papers warn the killing signals threats to the republic, foreseeing a clash of monarchist and business interests seeking vengeance.
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London
Lloyd George
Welsh Baptist Chapel
Herr Rathenau
Europe
Germany
Berlin
Herr Wirth
Reichstag
Rathenau
Herr Ratheanaw
German Republic
Stinnes
Manciera
Bananas Industry Exempts Indian Workers in Queensland
Brisbane reports that last week the prohibition on employing Indians in the Queensland banana industry was lifted. Mr. Theodore stated the Imperial Government made recommendations and, in line with a 1921 Imperial Conference agreement, the latest action was taken. A similar exemption is not planned for Indians in the sugar industry.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Theodore
Imperial
Lloyd George supports Germany admission to League
Mr Lloyd George urged admitting Germany to the League of Nations and said the British government would vote for her admission if the proposal reached the League Council. He also advocated Russia’s inclusion, stating that all nations should be represented in the League.
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London
Lloyd George
League of Nationa
Germany
League Council
Russia
Money Lenders Act and new Supreme Court rules
Brisbane reports the Money Lenders Act of 1916 prohibits charging a fee for debt collection. Minister Mullan notes firms and solicitors sometimes demanded costs with notices, which is illegal. New Supreme Court Act provisions, approved last year and to be gazetted tomorrow, will be enforced from July 1, gutting law costs in actions up to .
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Brisbane
Mullan
Coste
Supreme Court
Costa
Fire destroys barn near Ormanton, body found in debris
A police report from Ormanton states that a barn near there was destroyed by fire and remains of a human body were discovered in the debris. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
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Brisbane
Ormanton
Barnet Clarenson
Largs Bay Hold Up Over Manning Seamen Strike Action
Sydney reports a halt in manning Largs Bay as Seamen's Union plans a stop work meeting to decide on crew replacements amid claims of unqualified applicants and potential transfer to British crews. Management maintains intent to hire qualified staff, while critics charge bias against Australians. The ship’s captain is a New Zealander with several Australian officers.
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Sydney
Seamen's Union
Larga Bay
Commonwealth Line
Largs Bay
Chamber of Commerce
Central Queensland Meat Export Co., Ltd
Lake's Creek
Sydney Shiping Newe
Olbourne Harbour Trust
Rockhampton
Melbourne
Consigne
Cotton scheme eyed for Northern Territory colton fields
Trevailyn Jones the Dominion Cotton Syndicate of South Australia announced taking up 77 square miles in the Northern Territory about 80 miles from Darwin for cotton culture. The plan aims to raise £00,000 with portions subscribed in Australian states and in England. David Lindsay may lead the project and Jones will travel to England in a month to seek shares.
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Brisbane
Trevailyn Jones
Melbourne
Sydney
Kanowta
Jones
Dominion Cotton Syndicate of
South Australia
Syndicats
Northern Territory
Darwin
Australia
England
David Lindsay
Frome
Ofirginia
America
Queensland
Virginia
Terriory
Mount Everest Final Attempt Likely to Fail
Lahore reports a discouraging Everest expedition update. The team gained only about a hundred feet amid severe weather and frostbite, with several explorers incapacitated. Some members head home to England as the last hopeful window between June 6 and June 7 closes, and Anssens remains unconfirmed.
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Mount Everest
Lahore
Mt. Everest
Nordshire
England
Ansens
Wireless Telephony Brings News To Every Home
The Times notes a world where wireless telephony delivers news instantly to households without wires or walls being altered. With 800000 sets sold in the United States this year, prices range from five to ten pounds. Messages are kept on a fixed wavelength, preventing tapping, while the system promises rapid dissemination of public interest information.
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United
Wireless growth raises health and interference questions
Government expert committee and manufacturing representatives review rapid wireless growth and its interference with stations. The inquiry may expand to health effects, though radiations are believed neutral for health by many, with calls to remove restrictions to advance wireless telephony.
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Hoover
Printers' Claims Reach Newspapers With Pay Demands
Perth June 25 The Typographical Union served on the newspapers a log demanding large pay increases. They seek a 38 hour week and payment for overalls. An additional sixpence is asked for dirt money and four weeks annual leave instead of two.
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Perth
Typographical Union
Death of Mr Pearce Labor Member Dies of Heart Failure
Mr William Pearce newly elected Labor Member for Franklin Division died today from heart failure after a fortnight in private hospital. He carried 1683 preference votes and 74 transfers, with counting incomplete due to election irregularities.
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LABOR
Hobart
Jane
William Pearce
Franklin Division
Ates
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