State Cabinet appoints Royal Commission on mining
The Premier announced a Royal Commission to inquire into the mining industry. Appointees include A A Boyd general manager Mount Morgan Gold Mining, C Jackson water mining engineer, H C Richards geology professor. I T A Ferry board of trade member named chairman with J D Rams senior inspector as secretary.
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Brisbane
Royal Commision
W. Motormack
A A. Boyd
Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company
C. ¥. Jackson
Wate
H.C. Richards
Queensland University
T. A Ferry
Board of Trade and Arbitration
J. D. Rams
Amdit Oillege
Reservoir Disaster Strikes Station Amid Water Pressure Failure
Fragmented report describes a reservoir burst at an Empire routes station causing rapid flooding. Witnesses recall water tearing through areas and several hoses marooned. few people were nearby and no major casualties reported.
Goddard Fine Will Payment Question Raised
London March 3 The sheriff's officers examined Sergeant distress over a £2000 fine. A warrant to seize furniture was issued but counsel for Goddard says the furniture belongs to his wife who has no income, creating a new question in the case.
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London
Goddard
Aquatics Meet Highlights Include Alma Melody Roles
The report notes Alma and Melody placed in events with Sylvanita serving as judge and time-keeper. It mentions a first race for J and Roland's trophy, with tailed results and a Sunday event described in vivid detail.
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Roland's Trophy
England Follows On Amid Confusing Play At Drifted Rise
A fragmentary cricket report notes Hammond and Tyldesley at the crease as England follows on. Impressive scoring sees Hammond reach 100 with the total 173, while the innings includes keen fielding and intermittent sharp bowling, though the text is garbled and hard to parse.
Draper Wins Summer Cup at Cairns Golf Club
McDonnell drains £31 and Draper clinches the Summer Cup as Cairns Golf Club members hail the win. The report notes a lively match with late drama and mentions committee officers and associate changes.
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Cairns Golf Clus
McDonnell
Draper
Urme Beach Fatality Reports A Rescue Incident
A West St. Kilda Life Saving member named D Meboualt was assisting a rescue at Urme Beach when she collapsed near the shoreline. Witnesses recall remarks about a fiancé or partner, with references to a planned marriage in about two weeks and a drowning incident involving a person named Oisenendra age.
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Oisenendra Age
D. Meboualt
West St
Cable telephone to London plans advance
London March 3 plans are well advanced for the installation of the first trans Atlantic exclusively telephone cable from the United States to Britain by American telephone and telegraph companies.
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London
United States
Britain
American Telephone and Telegraph Companies
English Cricket Managers Comment After Incident
Melbourne reports Mr Toone English manager calls the incident regrettable and justifies actions taken. Mr E E Bean of the Board of Control and Mr W L Kelly of the Victorian Cricket Association executive issue a statement expressing regret and hoping no recurrence in current or future matches.
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Melbourne
Toone
E. E. Bean
Board of Control
W. L. Kelly
Victorian Cricket Association
V.C.A
Wisden Almanac Highlights English Cricket Rise After War
Wisden's Almanac notes Ames Sam Duckworth and Sam Staples featured in Cricketers of the Year with White in the centre pane. It praises English cricket's revival after the post war period and the triumphant tour of Australia, citing Larwood and Geary as justified risks and predicting a strong return.
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London
Wisden
Almanac
le Ce
Ames
Sam
Lue Duckworth
Sam Staples
Common Years
Australia
Larwood
Geary
Revolt Tops Mexico City as Generals Claim Control
Reports from Mexico City state widespread revolts across Sonora Vera Cruz Jalapa and other states led by Generals sigudul Mistisd and Jo de Mano. The movement aims to install Gilberto Valenzuela a former British minister as president while the government mobilizes loyal troops and recalls ex president Callen.
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Piagate
Lea
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Jo de Mano
Moynihan Refutes Withdrawal and Plague Rumors in War Novel
Sir Berkeley Moynihan states in a letter to the press that he has nothing to withdraw from his second volume of a popular war narrative. The piece notes rumors that 1916 plague bacilli might be used by the Germans, though considered improbable. It mentions dead rats examined at the laboratory and rat destruction policies in later years.
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London
Berkeley Moynihan
Fragmentary political row hints at party fortunes and power shifts
A damaged OCR passage suggests a party facing declining figures and potential turnover. It references sectors evoking power shifts, industrial emeral ce leaders, and comparisons to Liberals' eight years in power with prospects rising. The fragmentary text lacks clear names or dates.
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Pakhe Party
Dhe Histori Party
Fietore Tae Ray
Fragmentary Yearly Note Highlights Delayed Normalcy
Disjointed phrases hint at awaiting changes within the year. The text references waiting, conditions, and a sense of returning to normal, though specifics are unclear.
London congestion costs £25 million yearly say reformers
IEMA POLITIES report blames traffic for vast losses while urging rural revival through drainage afforestation and better marketing. Amery claims Margate voters see Liberal motto United we eat divided we vote as campaign refrain.
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London
Ae Amery
Margate
Elimination round cricket fixtures and political remarks mixed
The report blends cricket results from Brisbane and London with comments on political figures. It notes weather, wet wickets, and scores such as Suburbs 55 and Colts 59, while including remarks attributed to Ramsay MacDonald and Labour references.
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Brisbane
Stern Subusha
London
Goodwin
Lamy
Ramsay MacDonald
St Pancras
Western George
Mossop
Wests
Osean
Final Ceremony Letter From Prince of Wales About Peace
The Prince of Wales and members of the State Council, acting for the prince while ill, sign a message urging all nations to pursue peace. The note calls for restraint and cooperation as an example to safeguard peace.
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London
Prince of Wales
Senate Debates Similar Measure Recalled from Past Action
The Senate revisits a comparable measure after previously passing a similar version. Lawmakers weigh implications and potential changes as the proposal moves toward possible floor consideration and votes.
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Senate
Westward Pacific Flight Heads for Global Journey
A group plans a 15 day round the world flight meeting in Chicago in early June. The longest leg will span from Midway Island to Tokio as part of their westward voyage across the Pacific.
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Chicago
Pacific
Midway Island
Tokio
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