War Conference At Delhi Debates India's Self Government
In Delhi a wartime gathering led by Lord Chelmsford discussed resolutions urging early self government for India to spur war effort. Princes and nobles voiced support while debates covered manpower, commissions for Indians, and boosting resources and production for the empire.
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May
Chelmsford
Keoparde
India
Chelmster
Sir Sawai
Rackwar
Baroda
Leela
Begum
Bhopal
Maharajah
Gwalior
Bekanir
Patiala
Kashmir
Cutehakwar
Dhelpur
Kaporijah
Provinial and State Committee
British near Mosul after swift advance
London dispatch reports British forces within two miles of Mosul after a rapid march. Allied troops have captured about 1200 Turkish soldiers and seized multiple artillery guns.
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London
Mosul
Liberty Loan appeal from General Foeh to New York bank
General Foeh cables Governor Strong praising American soldiers and urging support for the Liberty Loan. The message echoes practical wisdom and strong wartime resolve as readers are reminded to back national defense efforts.
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New York
Foeh
Mr. Strong
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Haig Reports Artillery Activity and Prisoner Totals
London notes Sir D Haig says enemy artillery targeted back areas near Bethune and shelled Locre while local skirmishes occurred. March prisoners reached 161 with 59 officers, April 1241 with 146 officers. counts exclude French captives. Weather included mist and rain. bombs hit between Locre and Voormezeele, with one enemy aircraft downed.
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London
D. Haig
Enem
Bethune
Locre
Voormezeele
Dogs and cereals prompt biscuit committee proposal
The government forms a committee to study producing dog biscuits from cereals and to assess limits on the number of dogs in the country. The inquiry aims to determine feasibility and potential policy actions regarding pet welfare and agricultural use.
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London
German Communique Claims Repulsed Assaults and Territorial Achievements
A German communique states French assaults against Dranoutre were repulsed while Finnish troops captured Viher. It also claims occupation of Asia and Crimea.
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London
Dranoutre
Viher
Asia
Crimea
Senator Millen Outlines Repatriation Act Reforms
In Melbourne on May 2 Senator Millen moved the second reading of the bill to amend the Repatriation Act. He described the repatriation scheme, its aims to assure a living wage, conditional sustenance allowances, and work registration. The plan aids the unemployed, trainees, the sick, widows and children of fallen soldiers, with postwar transfers of convalescents to Defence Department facilities and future control by Repatriation.
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Melbourne
Millen
Defence Department
New South Wales
Soe
Australian postwar plans for blind veterans and workshops
Debates in parliament cover national workshops to aid displaced men across New South Wales and Victoria. Proposals include training in England for blind soldiers and hostels for those needing constant care. Senator Pearce pushes a Defence bill amendment to extend control over ex soldiers until discharge. The debate adjourned after detailing postwar demobilisation and potential two year delay before full return to Australia.
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Victoria
England
Australia
Pearce
U.F
Department
Repatriation Department
Cairns cyclone aid and economics discussed in parliament
The Acting Prime Minister told Mr Bamford the Cabinet weighed assistance for Cairns cyclone victims and that state aid would guide the Commonwealth’s final support. The Treasurer advised the note issue and gold reserve remained within safe limits. The sugar issue was under review with CSR profits considered before any price rise.
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Wise
Brisbane
Omer
Church Services at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Morning service at 11 am Sunday School at 4 pm and Evening Service at 7 30 led by Rev H Corbett Gordonvale with details for the congregation presented in a local parish schedule.
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St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
H. Corbett
Gordonvale
Messrs
A. P. Greenfield & Co., Ltd
George Street
Brisbane
Townsville
Mareeha
Atherton
Irvinebank
Chillagoe
Cairns
Mentone Race Card Highlights and Selections
Melbourne May 2 race notes list Mentone weights and selections for multiple events including the Mentone Plate and Brush Steeple. Selections favor Tongereegan, Avoyer, Sir Ibex, and Distant Star with other named entrants and trainer moves noted for upcoming meetings.
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Lord Grey
Pan
Tongerogan
Mintstone To
Paralus
Bessie Mayton
Sir Carl
Thurlungah
Avoyer
Ladu
Vanitor
Miridji
Tongereegan
Mentone Plate
Eurobin
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Kahen
Mall-a- Glass
Reval
Distant Star
Tintometer
Westernight
Bobadeer
Scratcho
Rell Honor
Figoda
Brush Steeple
Reyon d'Ormi
Milkabah
Maori
May Day Cup Handicap at Laidley Racecourse
Brisbane racing notes list entries for the May Day Cup handicap at Laidley with horses including Sabrina Venerabie, Warkon Yank Anttoil and Eurodus. Other participants include Bonchester and Gold Tie in a regional ORC meet setup on May Day.
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Instr Warkon
Yank
Anttoil
Axe
Eurodus
Bonchester
Laidley
Tunark
Horse Names Highlight Second Day Rockton Handicap Entries
Second Day Rockton Handicap features Barfield Red Pennant and King's Measure among listed runners. Other named horses include Roseacre Earl Kitcherer Palogie Stewards Mile and Cairn Wallace with notable mares Bronzemaids Irish Princess Russian Princess.
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Barfield
Red Pennant
Roseacre
Earl Kitcherer
Palogie
Hendra Lad
Meeterlink
Mile
St. Atty
the Counce
Cairn Wallace
King's Measure
Rosewood Lad
Ed Laddie
Bronzemaids
Free Fancy
Atthis
Rockton
Laidley
King’s Measure
Roscacre
Incess
Bronzemaid
Earl Kitchener
Mertertink
Newcastle Cup Final Acceptances at Sydney May Day
Final acceptances for the Newcastle Cup list entries led by Panacre, Mehi Kine, and Alice Kenilworth with odds and weights. Other contenders include Scotch Artillery, Celano, Gamp Our, Lancelot, Sinn Feiner, Swanker, and Armageddon among 20-plus horses racing toward Saturday's event.
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Ron
Panacre
Mehi Kine
Maconies UN Renan
Sane
Alice Kenilworth
Lonelle
Valiant King
Scotch Artillery
Celano
Gamp Our
Lancelot
Swanker
Sinn Feiner
Ailan
Aneurism
Macalister
Master Saaen
Pretty Mary
English Racing Result Sparks Small Field Victory
In a brief racing note English Racing reports Snemerager Romi finishing with a win followed by Somme kiss in second and Blink in third.
Commission to investigate birth origins of Commonwealth employees
Retired Sydney Magistrate Mr A N Barnett has been appointed by the Federal Government to head a Royal Commission. He has begun inquiries into the birth and parentage origin of Commonwealth employees of enemy origin or descent. He estimates hundreds of such cases exist, overturning prior beliefs of only dozens.
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Melbourne
A. N. Barnett
Sydney Mapiutrate
Pathé Presents Charming Gladys In A Five Act Romance
A Tale of a pretty girl's rise from poverty to theatrical fame with real life touches and lively adventures. Gladys romps through charming and thrilling episodes in a five act romance presented by Pathé.
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Might Pathe
Gladys
Adele
Palace Presents Jack and the Beanstalk Film Thriller
The Palace screens William Fox pimtomime Jack and the Beanstalk for one night only at 8 pm. With 1300 children in scenes and a leading cast that includes Francis Jack and Virginia Lee Corbin, the fairy tale follows Jack to a giant’s realm and a prince’s kiss before a happy ending. Book early for a full house and a rare cinema event.
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William Fox Pimtomime
South
Francis Jack
Francis Carpenter
Virginia
Princess
Virginia Lee Corbin
Prince Rudolph
Violet Ratcliffe
King
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It Happened to a Note at Cairns Pictures Tonight
The feature at Cairns Pictures tonight traces a poor girl rising to theatrical fame. Adele's experiences unfold with G Love portraying the lead as poverty mocks her family fortunes. A fire devastates her apartment, and her lover saves her as they seek brighter days.
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Cairns Pictures
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Natere
Volen
Austral Pictures Show Ends In Wealthy Union Tie
James Bennett, general manager of Consolidated Traction Co, faces labor pressure after Israel Helmstone leads demand for higher pay. Wanda, Bennett’s insider, reveals weak defense as negotiations yield a $16 000 yearly raise and six month honeymoon vacation for a promotion to assistant general manager. Program highlights include Wondy Valor penal comedy and recent topical budget segments.
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Israel Helmstone
Consolidated Traden Co
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Helmstone
Baird
Hermstone
Wanda
Mackay Faces Shipping Shortage Warns of Crisis
Brisbane reports a serious Mackay shortage of shipping space with weekly needs of five hundred tons and only twenty five tons available. Foodstuffs lines near exhausted bakers closing and three weekly vessels not calling. Adelaide Steamship line to dispatch Herbert from Brisbane about the fifth to Mackay with general cargo to assist.
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Mackay
Adelaide Steam- Lip Company
Herbert
Matilda Hennessy Appointed Queensland Justice of the Peace
Matilda Hennessy, Clerk of Petty Sessions at Esk, was appointed Justice of the Peace in Brisbane on May 2. She is the first woman to hold the title in Queensland, marking a historic milestone for the territory.
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Nulite
Matilda
Brisbane
Matilda Hennessy
Esk
Queensland
Shortage of Doctors Deepens Amid Service Calls In Australia
During a visit by Mr. Fitzpatrick the Minister for Mines and Assistant Treasurer said further combing out of doctors for service in Australia was likely, worsening the existing doctor shortage and increasing reliance on nurses. In Russia authorities deploy ropes and fences in control measures.
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Fitzpatrick
Mines
Australia
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