The Whispering Gallery and War Leaders in London
Amusing pen pictures in The Whispering Gallery reveal diplomatists and politicians in wartime Britain. An anonymous European source recounts exchanges among Asquith Lloyd George and others in 1916, touching on Kitchener and the royal family's role. The piece notes King George V’s popularity limits and contrasts the Prince of Wales's sociable nature with the Duke of York's reserved bearing, amid wartime anxieties and privacy battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonndon
Downing Guest
Britain
Spain Lives Again Aims for New Atlantic Route
Fragmented text reports a decree approving the Christopher Columba Company to conduct a weekly air service to the Argentine front Sevilly. It notes crew and wages figures, a government cap of 240,000 and a two year maximum tenure before government property detraction.
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Ter
Istry Beam
Christopher Columba
Hostile Natives and Australian Military Actions
Melbourne reports outline Australian operations against hostile natives in New Guinea. Australian forces, led by Senator Gangew, advance through deserted villages with limited casualties, establishing posts and patrolling to quell resistance. Page’s body has been recovered and sent to Rabaul for burial.
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Melbourne
Gangew
Giemerat Windia
Coben Waltah
Ucilenie
Owas
Page
Rabaul
Glasgow
Ambiguous London miners vote shapes policy
A fragmentary report from London on the miners vote indicates uncertainty over policy direction. Officials note a lack of recommendation and that workers have returned to duty, while agency statements remain unclear about next steps.
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London
Mr. Cook
Adebe
Plotting to Punch Out Blemishes and Edges
The report describes ongoing British imperial discussions with officials, noting a forthcoming plenary meeting and potential revelations on how the Premier handled inter imperial treaty matters. It highlights mixed reactions to recent speeches by Me Avery and Sir Austen Chamberlain and discusses public satisfaction with conference outcomes.
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Tiauset Herteog
Aabl
Edger
Me Avery
Auten Chamberlain
Brave
Mr. Coates
Tere
Weil
Increase in New South Wales rail freight charges approved
A special Executive Council meeting in Sydney approved increases in railway freights effective November 24. Rates rise about 10 percent for mineral traffic and road making materials, with general merchandise up by 1 percent and petrol and kerosene by around 0.5 to 1 percent. The changes aim to raise annual revenue significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Executive Council
Expelled Dr Jensen and Q C E in Brisbane
Queensland Central Executive expelled Dr M Jensen from the Labor Party for criticism published in the press. Jensen had contested Senate runs for Labor without success. Acting secretary said no official statement would be given and Jensen was deemed outside the pale.
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Brisbane
New
Queensland
M. Jensen
Labor Party
Hint
Jensen
Senate
Eduy
J.entlins
QIK
Jenser
Fire destroys two shops in Cloncubry blaze
A disastrous morning fire in Cloncubry damaged five rooms and completely burned two adjacent shops. The blaze broke out in a volatile area and spread rapidly, gutting the buildings and threatening nearby structures. No injuries are reported.
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Cloncubry
Harel
Building Destroyed At Tallebudgera Hotel Fire
Nov 9 Tallebudgera Australia a fire broke at the Tallebudgera Hotel destroying the building. A boarder Foster awakened by breaking glass escaped with help from Mr Heathwood and family before flames forced evacuation. Fire also affected surrounding rooms and belongings. rescue efforts saved some clothing.
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Talleaudouraa
Tallebudgera Hotel
M. J. Poster
Foster
Totel
Hames
Drews Shines In Openers For Micropalis In Lahore Match
In the first day between Micropalis and Country at Lahore the play was unsettled until a late shift. Drews stood out with two maiden overs and solid bowling, aiding Country’s fall to 2 wickets while Micropalis built a modest total.
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Arishane
Emec- Lahore
F Rans
Meitopglia
Barron Falls hydro scheme eyed to cut town electricity costs
Fred Hodei letters note the Barron Falls hydro plant could slash per unit rates across Cairns districts compared with coal power. He cites engineer Anthony’s figures showing typical towns ranging from 1.53d to 2.74d per unit and contrasts with Cairns Council’s ALS figure of 19d per unit for coal.
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Fred. Hodel
Thuraday
Mer. Anthony
Harstort
Cabra
Redlyneh
Hombledon
Edmonton
Mulgrave Mim
Grordonvale
Meath
Babinda Mill
Town
Babinda Farms
Macceba and Districts
Atherton
District
Tabbeland
Faria
Mugrave Mill
Cairns
Harbor Board
Rouge
P Moxer
Maori Rugby Triumph Ends Draw With East Midlands
Maori team saved the match and earned a draw with East Midlands after a tense finish. The result preserves their unbeaten run as spectators applauded a determined performance.
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Lon
East Midlands
Australia’s Hope Unclear From Fragmented Text
The fragmentary OCR text provides no clear news action, date, location, or named entities. It appears to be a partial, damaged excerpt with scattered phrases and no identifiable subject or outcome to summarize into a cohesive news item.
Lowneville Case Sentences Man for Theft Attempt
Morace Vivian Abersterday faced the Supreme Court for sentencing on a charge of attempting to steal goods in transit. The judge noted the offender’s family dependents but imposed twelve months hard labour at Stewart's Creek Gaol for the serious offense and contemptuous conduct.
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Wnsvillie
New
Moothe Supreme Court
Imo
Stewart
Urevk
Indictment Overturned in Serious Offence Case at Kangaroo Hills
A man named Awalhet Richard Shirin faced an indictment for a serious offence alleged on March 17 at Kangaroo Hills involving a girl named Iris Ryan under age 16. The jury, instructed on time limits, found the accused not guilty after a mis-timed complaint, and he was discharged.
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Awalhet
Richard Shirin
Om Lai
Kangaroo Hills
Iris Ryan
Wears
Quinn
Vine
Ste
St. Patrick’s Day
Aix Momihe
Phosparate
Take Heart Hindenbergs Dream of Revenge
Fragmentary wartime text appears to reference Hindenburg and revenge themes with scattered phrases about Dresden on November 4. The garbled OCR yields no clear event, date, or identifiable organization beyond mentions of historical figures and a Dresden setting.
The Pictures Novel Cinemas Fashionable
The article notes The Pictures at fashionable cinemas with lingering references to moderns and shifts in style. It mentions Duke and other places, describing a trend that echoes past cinema culture and public interest in theater experiences.
Viscount Assembly Ends Move on Redistribution Plan
Melbourne report on the Vis ork Lascalier Assembly as it debated electoral boundaries and a redistribution scheme. The Premier announced the government would resign amid opposition protests and calls for accountability as motions were defeated and business stalled.
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Melbourne
Visork Lascalier Assembly
Anten
Oormlesbo
Tnd
Welt
Cuthura
Police jurisdiction debate sparks criticism in Sydney session
In Sydney debates today, Mr Havin attacked extending Industrial Arbitration Court’s reach to police, warning it would force police unions into Trades Hall and politicize enforcement. He criticized price fixing as decades-long failure and accused the ministry of shifting blame to capitalists while aiming to grant Industrial Commissioner broad power. Debate adjourned.
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Sydney
Ivov
Trenehan
Havin
Industrial Arbitration Court
Cimmadian of
Covernment
Bavin
Fiddington
Presen
Oapanion
Mr. Havin
Obituary of Margaret Ellen Aitchison at nine months
Margaret Ellen Aitchison died in a private hospital on Friday morning at nine months old. The funeral was held that afternoon with Father Murray officiating at the graveside. Widespread sympathy was extended to the bereaved parents as floral tributes were sent from numerous relatives and friends.
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Margeret Hem
Mera Vv
Altehisom
Murray
Granny
Hud
Nell
Min
Vince
Howard Smith
Cohort
Meo
M. Scanlan
Rewlger Gates
Mes
Frank Cahill
McBride
Mire
Atchison Aid
J. Grogan
Ms. Cahill
Sean
Fo Carman
Josiah Thomas Named to Empire Marketing Board
Mr Josiah Thomas a Member of the House of Commons has been appointed a member of the Empire Marketing Board in London today.
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London
Josiah Thomas
House of Common
Empire Marketing Board
Chillagoe Smelters Question In Assembly
In Brigbane on November 18 Mr O Keale for Chillages asked Minister A J Jones if Reid was overpaid for ore. He sought whether any original statement exists on the warrants and what information the government has. The exchange centers on the Chillages smelters and the manager’s figures.
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Brigbane
O'Keale
Chillages
A. J. Jones
A. B E. Moore
Reid
Gmekers
Wansacien
Unclear Fragments Spur Investigation Of Government Funds
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a financial irregularity involving a PMANCUIEE government figure and payments linked to Mr Reid and Mr Pollock. Mentions C40727/9/4 and a large sum around nine thousand pounds, with references to Porcheweed and a 60 percent figure. No clear names or dates fully readable.
Premier's Plans Reported Amid Turbulent Sale Weathered
The article details political plans and a contested sale across multiple regions with unclear figures and names. It notes election activity and mentions Mr. Corer and Mr. Moron in vague contexts, reflecting a hectic campaign period and shifting regional positions.
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Corer
Moron
L Versus L Mr A Plght Against Lang
A scratched text item reports on political tension between L and L Mr A Plght against Lang with resignations and calls for the defeat of the Lang Ministry. It notes interviews and party dynamics, mentioning Mr Loughlin and the Mooralile Howse with a proposed Labour lineup and counter figures.
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MR. A
Against
LANG
Swydney
Loughlin
Va Riage
Ube
Country
Independent Labor
Valerie Weet
Bell
Tin Amel
State Franes Assembly Debates Cabinet Errors
In the assembly the second reading of the Lowm 1M bill was debated. Mr GP Barmen condemned the Labor government’s record on the Deer Act and unemployment. Opponents argued over borrowing costs and state finances as MPs petitioned for funds while the unemployed faced hardship. The Treasurer's figures and public works loans were scrutinized amid warnings of rising interest and potential crisis. Rates on government buildings were discussed and road funding plans noted.
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GP. Barmen
K. Roberts
C.N
W. A. Deacon
Ono
Daniel
Poe
Teen
Wien
W. F. Riordan
Tol Mins
Brisbane
Dunin
Tyravwine
Wasted Away and a Brisbane Robbery Case
A Brisbane solicitor William Jobe Melleath admitted to police that he wast ed a client’s funds from an elderly widow Jane Bissett Rutherford. He faced trial on charges of stealing 4 9 8 pounds and a similar amount between 14th Pantry 1928 and 11 November 1920. The case notes lapses by solicitors and the impact on the widow.
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de Setive McCarthy
Tolice
Willian Jobe Melleath
Brisbane
WeGiroth
Jane — Bissett Rutherford
Pantry
Hail
Cooktown Fatality Near Cooktown NSW River Scene
A fatal boating accident near Cooktown New South Wales left Leonand Vin and W Welland dead. The vessel struck while returning from Craktows with pigeons on board. Deceased, 22, was a Charters Towers native and active Cooktown area resident.
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Hon Facaliey
Leonand
Cooktown
New South Wales
W. Welland
Eilange
Sven Dane
Craktows
Pwwreusid
Cornelia Hed
Hanmer Fortes
Acho
Anal
Gaia Eapbenlow
Mourilyan Mill Congestion Attracts Attention In Queensland
Innisfail reports mill congestion due to sugar stockpiling as Mourilyan Mill ships limited supplies. Batches of sugar are stored and awaiting shipment to refineries, causing delays and prompting calls for improved shipping to prevent further disruption. Officials assess the impact on production and labor.
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Alee
Wen
Gar
Mourilyan Mill
Gravian
Railway Line Progress in Crafton Brisbane Route
Brisbane November report by Railway Commissioner AW Davidson notes the Chaftan Kyogbe Brisbane line construction proceeds satisfactorily on both sides of the border. Delays arise in starting Clarence River work for which New South Wales is responsible. Total workers reach 1589, with 6 on the Queensland side.
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Brisbane
AW. Davidson
Toonml
Sydney
Wane Council
Clarence River
Ing
New South Wales
Queensland
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Asquith
Cloyd
Anquish
Lloyd George
Edward Grey
Weldon
Lloyd Rearne
Kitchener
Akiowa Kenta
Nequith
Lena Aie Bobay Aleon
Agin
Nail Lowe
Churchill
Vinorge
Anthor Adis
Jan Meere
Chinon
Eneymous Diplomatiot
Duke of
Clarence
Addig
the Prince
Walls
York
Prince of Wales
Duaimen
Duke of York
Janu
Mesma
Iesamote
Spain
TEE Columbus Spirit
Australia
Saitior MI
N.S. Wales Railways
DR. Jensen
Q.C.E
Brees
Metin Pate
Nevins
Taylor
Vores I
Honsteul
Leveson
Watts
Wb Birews
Amlew
Mowe
Leeem
Thorpaem
Routledge
Medoombe
Waylor
Drews
Tad
Gmenhan Bhandell
Niet
Rowling
Noyes Thor
Sannou Rives
HOPE
Lowneville
Discharold
Hindenberos
Dresden
Arene
Noval
Cinemas
Tee
Lorbor
VICTC
Man Criss
Oovaanmair Payaats
Margaret Ellen Aitchison
Chillagoe
Dan
Baer
Repih
Hitagor
Fmehwra
Camplin
Charters Towers
Townaville
Cookwen
Mill Matters
Crafton Brisbane
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