Folkstone Tolling Death Toll and German Atrocities Highlight War News
Across Folkstone the death toll rises as residents recall the ills of war and honor those who sacrificed. The Grosser Kurfurst’s wreck and seized items stand as a grim monument to Germany’s alleged murders. In Copenhagen, a sharp North Sea incident is reported, and in New York brief notes mention Australian troop movements. Brasilian papers declare weeks of conflict in Rio de Janeiro.
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London
Folkstone
Germany
New Disciples Regulated Amid Turmoil In Europe
A garbled dispatch from London reports new regulations affecting a religious movement. The text hints at standards on fundamentals and public order, mentioning authorities and widespread unrest among the fighting factions and towns.
Labor presses for Australian help to feed Britain war effort
Melbourne dispatch notes calls by ministers for a conference of labor unions to ensure Australia can supply tonnage and essential products for Britain's army and people. Government seeks hearty labor cooperation to avoid excessive wartime expenditure while preparing for Parliament opening and a potential budget.
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Melbourne
Mater Anes
Uoions Scr
Spaaer Hs
Great Britain
Australia
Glassworkers Strike at Pickering Stirs Sydney
A strike among glassworkers near Pickering caused crowding and unrest yesterday as workers urged a return to the factory. Police intervened as the general manager W Smith arrived and attempted to pass through the crowd, with pickets on alert for further action.
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Sydney
Galastwerkers
Australi Glass Massters
W. Smith
Forre
Iasweek Sumnimnes
Melbourne minister debunks White Sea policy evasion claim
The Minister for the Navy BM Cook rejects circulating statements by leading figures alleging that White Sea policy is evaded by numerous Chinese entrants. He asserts the claim is a false election smear and urges public calm.
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Melbourne
BM Cook
Cetain
Ibers
White Seacaila
Cam Tire
Pt Ser
Rico Fey
Wheat Backers Court Awards Emergency Labor Rates
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a court awarding an emergency payment plan for wheat backers. It mentions delaying payment by half a day, detailing 12 shillings and 1 shilling 9 pence per day, with a fixed rate per 109 bags and employer timing options.
Fatal Colliery Accident Claims Miner at Noble Colliery No 3
In APSWICH on May 25 a married miner Thomas Gidney, aged unknown, died after a fall of stone at Noble Colliery No 3. He suffered a spinal fracture and a left upper arm fracture. An ambulance crew arrived but he died shortly after. He resided at Siltstone and is survived by his wife and several young children.
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Apswich
Noble ‘Ale Cotbers No
Thomas Gidney
Ambulance Brigade
Siltstone
Inkree
The Golden Chance at Palace Theatre Tonight
A noir style drama screen production by Jeanie Macpherson directed by Doa R De Mille unfolds in New York slums. Mary Denby schemes with wealthy Mrs Hillary and Roger Mann while Steve Denby plots theft and Double dealings lead to a violent climax and a tragic escape.
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Caine
Jesse le Lavky
Jeanie Macpherson
Doa R. de Mille
Mary Denby
Steve Denby
New York
Mary
Hillary
Roger Man
Stesse
Ode
Seeve Danby
Manni
Macy
Dray
Atheart
Panto Repsire and Signage Firm in Cairns Trade Notice
Fragmentary notice from FITTARD A CO on Abbott Street Cairns outlines terms for musical instruments and sanries with stock arranged for sale. Mentions contract twines priced at £2 3s, with casual summaries and extra stock prompts.
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Fittard A Co
Abbott Street
Cairns
Panto
Beanie Leonard Wins Lightweight Title In Ninth Round
Beanie Leonard defeated Fred Welsh in the ninth round to capture the World lightweight championship in New York. Leonard led after the second round showing clever defense and effective punching to seal the victory.
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New York
Beanie Leonard
Freddie Welsh
Leonard
Hobart Works on Strike Sparks Turmoil
Trouble at the Hobart works leads to a strike over new pay, causing labor unrest and production disruption in May. Local officials monitor the dispute as workers protest changes in wages and conditions.
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Hobart
MING EFFECTS Medicinal Claim From Dr Sheldon
Fragmentary OCR describes a claimed remedy called Ming Effects with references to Dr Sheldon and a testant taking feet close. The text is garbled and unreadable in parts but implies a cold prevention or relief product advertised broadly. No clear dates or organizations beyond the mentioned names.
Melbourne Stradbroke Handicap and related club signals
Fragmentary report references Brisbane and Sydney TattersaiTa Clubs and Victoria Cah Melbourne. Mentions Stradbroke Handicap and names such as Jane Sut Albion Cupstone and No Limit No Reply with scattered phrases. Readable content is sparse and appears to mix club notes, charts, and newspaper branding across New South Wales Queensland and Victoria.
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Brisbane
Sydney
TattersaiTa
Victoria
Cah
Melbourne
Jane Sut
Albion
Fae Queennland
Marsing Hee Ue
New South Wales
Argus
Nisrae
Bagrington
Dananer
Unclear OCR: School Notices and Book Listings
Fragmentary OCR lists miscellaneous items including wages and reckonings, with references to boys in a trenchant hooks course for motor car and motorcycle repairs. Mentions Diglowne and Bocation Booka, and a Dictionary-like item. Overall content is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
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Reckoorrs
Dimcount Reckovers
Ientat
Blake
Mick
Diglowne
Cath
Una
Alee Ois
Austral Pictures Tonight Promises Grand Screen Lineup
Austral Pictures presents a varied program headlined by Blue Bird drama Gloriana in five parts along with Peg or the Ring fourth episode. The Heard Rett Comedien supports the lineup with additional features and the August Cine Engine Fund for Red Cross equipment is noted. Admission prices apply.
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Austral Pictures
Comedien
Oes
Aastral
Wanal Pagatas
Agustic Cini
Quipmnsut Gaald
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Walt
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Sree
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McDonald Hoe Strer
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Yenes
Tisamee Quewics
Labor Party
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Ts Ani
House of Reore
J. Forrest
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Fairy Tuten
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Turf Commission
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