Naval conference talk fuels Pacific defence plans
London dispatches report that the new loan stock is priced with a discount. Churchill may visit Vancouver and Esquimalt if he accepts Canada's invitation, with a possible naval conference to coordinate Pacific defence units. Naval circles push for more frequent consultations ahead of such meetings.
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London
Churchill
Vancouver
Esquimalt
Australia
New Zealand
Fisher
Fatal London Fire Tragedy Leaves Dozens Dead
A London blaze in South Keos Newton district killed several, with many injured and eight missing. Fire gutted the eight storey building as occupants leaped to the pavement and rescuers battled the heat and smoke.
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London
Keos Newton
Queen of Spain Ill after influenza relapse
The Queen of Spain is reported to be suffering relapses following an influenza illness. The update notes continued illness and medical care as she remains in frail condition.
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MADE
Wendsay
Spain
Bismarck Prediction Circulated In London
London dispatch reports Tung Chang claiming Bismarck warned that Germany would dominate Europe and that England foresaw its undoing in a future conflict. Bismarck allegedly said, I hate these doomed English.
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London
Lf Tung Chang
Cary
Bismarck
Germany
Europe
England
Swim tragedy near Molle Island reported
A man named Garcia, who could not swim, drowned after attempting a river crossing from the northern bank to Molle Island near Innisfail. The body was recovered on Sunday by police after the incident occurred on Saturday.
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Innisfail
Martin
Garcia
Molle Island
Taniafail
Evans Recaptured After Escape From Townsville Lockup
William Evans, who escaped last week, was caught on the Georgetown road over 80 miles from Townsville by Constable Fortley. Evans rode unmanacred during the day. when forced to wear handcuffs he attempted to flee and was shot in the right instep. He and the constable reached Townsville today. A separate item notes a Mooday meeting of cane farmers calling for sugar bounty abolition and crime and punishment equalisation, with reports of disorder and multiple signatories.
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Townsville
Mooday
William Evans
Georgetown
Fortley
Evers
Runpabreg
Seaday
Tabor
Freeley
Signs of wreckage near coast after violent storm
Wellington police report a steamer Surrey wreckage sighting near the coast. A vessel’s pieces were found a few feet above water and are believed to belong to a small sailing craft likely lost during the recent violent storm.
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Wellington
Steemer Surrey
Hore
Sydney Government House Portraits Questioned
In Sydney Mr Price asked if the King’s portrait was removed from Government House upon possession and by whose authority. Mr Methewen said he had no knowledge of any removal. In Brisbane a Royal Life Saving Society deputation urged government support and recognition of their work.
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Sydney
Price
Portrai
Methewen
Brisbane
Royal Life Saving Society
Beshamei
Forth
Banenes
Cairns
Qures
Aires
Australian Natives’ Association
Labor deputation urges Industrial Arbitration Act change
Sydney reports a Trades and Labour Council delegation urging amendments to the Industrial Arbitration Act. Minister Heehy argues against forcing union membership, favors an Industrial Board and restoring original preference for unionists. He opposes striking penalties for unions and individuals, stating penalties are necessary to enforce the law.
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Sydney
Trades and Labour
Heehy
Council
Beehy
Melbourne Cup field looks thinner than last year crowd
Melbourne crowds expect tomorrow's Cup race with a smaller field than last year's 84 starters. Probable starters include Avrofudina Cadovia Lady Medalist Friyegians Eudorus Wilari and many others. Weights and form notes on Cadenia Evegrass Vilari Duke Foote and Latics Man are mentioned as factions of the predicted lineup.
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Tom
Duke Foote
W. Manning
W. Lillyman
Artesian
Wood
Matouree
C. Bolton
Bobadea
W. H. McLachlan
Daneus
Mc Connell Thastre
M. Shanahan
Cider
J. Foley
Caele Sam
D. Lampert
Sandbath
W. Mackay
Shuja
R. W. Brennan
Harlowmas
W. H. Smith
Williams
Lord Alwyne
J. G. Lane
Golden Point
W. Sampson
Mowene
C. Andrews
D. Townsend
Elystan
G. Pinn
Moerlallet
Cadenia
Inet
Evegrass
Eudorus
Vilari
Latics
Duke Foote Dominates Metropolitan Race Debut
The report tracks Duke Foote leading a field including Danaus Sandpeth Shuja and Piaastre Piastre with strong backing for Foote in a Metropolitan form race. KR O Connor expects Piastre to challenge and possibly win, while Uncle Sam and other contenders are debated.
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Duke Foote
Ram
Bobadea
Wheeler
Danaus
Sandpeth
Shuja
Piestre Piastre
Banana industry debate at Cairns ANA meeting
The Cairns branch of the Australian Natives' Association discussed banana industry protection in North Queensland. Members urged higher duties, shipping improvements, and Federal response to help Cairns and northern growers compete with Fiji, with a Victorian note urging action.
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North Quesnsland
Cairns
Australian Natives’ Association
Acme
Norman
Moreh
A.N.A
Brisbane
Cairne
Queensland
Fiji
Anderson
Fegarda
G. Free
Fredoms
Brisbanne
Hansen Taduetre
Ths
Ameren
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Linnett & Holland
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