Drought Breaks With Widespread Rain Across South West
reports from Charleville Thargomindah Morven and Cunnamulla indicate a coming break in drought with rainfall amounts up to 238 points at Bagessa and 46 inches near Thargomindah. Creek levels rising sharply, Weather Bureau notes rain across the south west in the 24 hours to morning.
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Charleville
Teperta
Thargemindah
Bagessa
Morven
Pelaw
Brigbane
Weather Bureau
Wyendra
Thargemindeh
Cowley
Ridge Battles Over Inquiry In Chillane Scandal
In Brisbane on November 4 the Opposition leader Wr Moore pressed the Premier to allow a full inquiry into the Chillanes affair. He argued the public cannot judge without a clear, transparent investigation and calls to revive the industry via cooperative effort amid concerns of maladministration and unresolved costs impacting the North.
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Brisbane
Wr. Moore
Mala Diminiati
Abbey memorial row sparks cathedral commission debate
A report from the Cathedral Commission chaired by the Archbishop rejects further memorials or enlargements for a national memory site. The commission opposes a hall of fame and any extension affecting the abbey’s role, while some members call for expert advice on northern matters.
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London
Abe
Aseerhiv
Auth- Foren
Wes
Ferther
Perth
New South Wales Parliament Opened for Twentieth Session
NSW Government addresses first session of the twentieth Parliament in Sydney. Speech notes proposals to place City affairs under a commission, restore motor taxation proceeds, ratify Federal Main Roads agreement, and actions on Family Endowment Act appointments and arbitration deals. Assembly meets at noon to open Parliament. Mr Vis moved a motion of sympathy.
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Sydney
Oir Dankey
Council Ny Lye
Nome
New Gemth Wales
Legislative Assembly
Brisbane Brief Notices Report On Local Developments
Fragmentary text from Brisbane includes unclear notices about city affairs. readable details are sparse but reference local governance and possible community updates.
Arsenic Case Daughter on Trial in London
In London on November 3 1900 a dramatic trial unfolds as Mise Delvinge is charged with murdering her mother Mrs Waite who suffered from cancer. Delvinge pleads the “Right to Kill” defense as the mother dies after a prolonged illness at a nursing home.
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London
Mise Delvinge
Mea Waite
Mes. Waite
Honeura
Delvinge
James J. Theadgold
Iene
Secouient
Wai
William Weston
Thomas Case
Garden Lalsnd
Vaucluse
W. E. Parade
R.an
C. W. Reid
Watsons Wey
Charles
Garden Legend
Vaucluse Atjorne
Vaucetty Benson
Vauchuse
Ames
Nonstop record attempt planes refit with open roof for night observations
In Piristol the craft prepare for a non stop record run with petrol tank storage and a small sleeping cot. A hole in the roof will hold instruments to read positions at night. Alexandria reports army boats bound for Australia have arrived, while Baghdad notes a Tanconter en route to Australia. A thunderstorm affects Supermarine planes near Cyprus.
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London
Piristol
Alexandretta
Australia
Lancaster
Baqdad
BLAF
Supermarine
Cyprus
Yorkshire captain chosen in MCC voting details
London November 4 Sutcliffe appears set as Yorkshire captain after a 11 to 1 vote with Lord Hawke opposing and Hobbs raising questions over Rhodes. Debate continues on whether Sutcliffe should lead England against Australia and MCC's stance remains unsettled amid Australian board delays.
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London
Sutcliffe
Yorkshire
Lord Hawke
Satcliffe
Hobbs
Rhedis
Rhodes
Setcliffe
England
Australia
Amateur Play A Amended Chronicle Opinion
The Chronicle reports on a political matter with emphasis on Sutchil and Seth Afia, noting conditions for an election and the influence of committee decisions. It discusses ambition, business acumen, and the potential outcomes of the upcoming contest.
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London
Seth Afia
Mitter
Png
Shen Psi Enron Ron Pad
Income growth report hints at wage rise in 117 million figure
A battered OCR note references a Bureau report claiming a large income increase for Americans. It cites a figure around 117 million and compares two measures labeled APL6 and BZ, noting a slight variation. The fragmentary text mentions Washington and national figures without clear dates or full context.
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Washington
Ravenne
Inquest Opens Over Death of Ronald Leslie in Sydney
Coroner opens inquiry at Parramatta Court House into Ronald Lachlan Leslie a retired avarrier found dead at Valley Heights on October 12. Brothers William Higgs and Bruce Higgs and Bruce Doubleday Migns are in custody accused of murder. Evidence includes a blood stained coat, car damage, and a drive service owner’s testimony.
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Sydney
A. Juegos
Ferday
Parrich Court House
Ronald Lachlan Leslie
Valley Heights
Hubert William Higgs
William Tilly Higgs
Bruce Doubleday Migns
Leslie
Forbes
Wines
Winese
Higgs
Fall Brothers
Matthews
U.sd
Penrith
Higgs Shoe Store
Sealle
U.S.D
Witliam Guy Higgs
Faw
Katoomba
Dhimer
Higge
Hinge
Statements To Police Reveal Mountain Fridge Sales Scheme
Detective Sergeant Matthews cites accused confessing to selling refrigerators in the mountains. Statements recount motel visits in Lawson and Wentworthville, a drive that ended with a car crash to evade a tele, and a plan to hide the crime from wives by altering a speedometer. Witnesses place a blue car and two vehicles near Rusden Road late at night with three men observed.
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Sydney
Toon
Matthews
Lawson
Wentworth Palle
Leura
Higge
William Hines
Leonard Syisson
Vaucluse
Et Bie
William Fagan
Higgs
Donald Perkins
Mineswan
Penri
Broxland
Rusden Road
Mead
Ferry Disaster Claims Dozens as Ferry Sinks
Sydney reports a ferry collision causing heavy casualties. Twenty six bodies recovered and eighteen passengers missing from the vessel, with a long casualty list naming victims and survivors. Rescue efforts and confusion described as waters churned and rescuers aided children and others from wreckage.
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Ferry Desaster
Sydney
Mev
RMB. Takid
Grepeliffs
Hotel Assault Sparks Outcry After Melbourne Ferry Disaster
John Thomas Howarth, a 32 year old steeplejack, was struck in a hotel during a dispute over proceeds of a consultation on the Melbournes ferry Melbourn ep. The vessel sank after collision near Brady's Head, leaving many passengers feared dead or injured and survivors scrambling amid wreckage and debris. Police investigations continue as rescue efforts and inquiries unfold.
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Sydney
Frederick ‘Corby
Tahiti
Bfe
Albourne
John Thomas Howarth
Lenati
Tr Hotel
Homers ‘Wan
Serlottine
Howarth
Hie Nesaiant
Perth
Brady
Jesse
Fradiey's Head
Ieats, Ee
Thorwalch
Queensland Elections and Railways Referenced in Debate
A parliamentary debate notes shifts in elector totals on May 6 1008 and population changes in Queensland. It cites unopposed seats and Nationals positions, discusses railway employment figures during election and non election years, and argues elections are not fair or uniform. The bill advances to committee with progress.
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Queensland
Amery's Cabinet Visit and European Policy Remarks
Canberra reports Mr. L. H. Amery met the Cabinet and dined with the Prime Minister. He leaves for Sydney by train, abandoning a planned winter tour to Goulburn due to poor roads. Amery outlined European affairs, stating England’s position and plans to keep strategic dominion assets, while avoiding Australian or domestic issues. Mr. Brennan criticized the secret meeting as unwarranted and expressed conscience about participation.
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Canberra
Amery
Sydney
Goulburn
Howe
Bethet
F. Brennan
Victoria
Anmere
Mr. Brennan
Homes for Farmers Proposed in Queensland Assembly
Brisbane reports Mr Corser asked the Agriculture Minister to consider a Rural Memes Bill to grant housing schemes for farmers and settlers similar to those for workers. Mr Walker questioned Railway policy on using local labor for the Cooroy to Engandi deviation works amidst country unemployment. The Minister for Land replied to the first request while details on the other matters remain unclear.
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Brisbane
Corser
C.N
Walker
Ater
Seagull Amphibians Return From New Guinea Mission
Two Seagull amphibians that left Voit Cook for New Guinea in September have returned to Port Moresby after carrying out unremarkable work in the vicinity of Da The machines will bring her return to Point CC about the end of this month.
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Melbourne
Advirne
Air Board
Voit Cook
Port Moresby
Audi
Point CC
Endowment debate in Brisbane public inquiry proceedings
Brisbane Nov 4 Commission hears proposals on child endowment starting with the fourth child funded by wage redistribution and indirect taxes. William Thomas notes impact on living standards and cautions against undermining workers morale while outlining financing through wage increases and targeted allowances.
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Tee
Story
State Public Service Sioner
Austen Iiawhile
Atlon
Toma
Brisbane
Nev
William Thomas
Gaceneend Cepeleek
San
Pstion
Morak
Tha
Wien
Police Figures For Saf Stations In Brisb ake
Police figures for safety stations in Brisbane show annual figures. The commissioner of police pledged new measures amid ongoing security concerns and planned improvements to public safety infrastructure.
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Thargomindah
Weather Bureau Report
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Chillagoe Inquiry Dewamd
Nsw
Legislation
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Aviation
McIntosh
Bagdat
Tanconter
RAF
Supermarines
Yorkshires
Mola
AG Amateur
America
Cedric Mmiggina
Tovernment Mevical
Minecer
Golive
Blantend
Arei
Bernard Landers
Vau
Veuchase
Voss Berard
Ees Bay
Air H ‘Wateous
Carrai
Rihur Conner
Laurence Vauchiee
Bailes
Watsons Bay
A. A. Barry
Frederick Forbes
Worthy
Conparion
Greycliffe
Talvitteter
Peavey
THE
Coleman
Sydne
Pratien
DR. Nott
House of Representatives
Nett
Net
Herbert
Sanusl
Lebeur
Desire von Provision
W. A. Russell
Landawi
Aha Minierer
New Guinea
Daru
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Mr. Thomas
Afmiea
Brisbake
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