Palestine Mandate Found Unworkable in Geneva Report
Geneva notes the Mandate as unworkable due to rising anti Semitism and Arab distrust. It urges a transitional period with Arab and Jewish self rule through provisional cantons or separate mandates, under British defence and foreign affairs control, and a separate Holy Places regime. The document also cites fluctuating British policy and praises Britain for efforts aiding both communities.
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Geneva
Mandates Commission
Palestine
Holy
Britain
General Crozier Critically Ill in London
Brigadier General Crozier, author of The Men I Killed, is critically ill in London after being indisposed for a month. The book sparked controversy and drew wide attention.
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General Crozier
London
Crozier
Wife Committed On Charge Of Murder Inquest
The Sydney inquest into William Thomas's death at Lane Cove on August 18 heard his wife Mary Cecilia Thomas faced murder charges. Testimony described his severe pain from pulmonary tuberculosis and cardiac asthma, requests for death, and statements about wanting relief. Bail was set at £500.
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Sydney
William Thomas
Lane Cove
Mary Cecilia Thomas
Thomas
A. P. Dunning
Florence Shipley
Albert Thomas Shipley
Shipley
Mra. Thomas
Ahe
Chuck
Mary Darling
Imperial Conference Report Triggers Censure Motion Debate
Prime Minister Lyons presented a 65 page report on the Imperial Conference to the House of Representatives. Mr Curtin criticised it as propagandist and indicated he would challenge the conference summary, with debate resuming today.
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House of Representatives
Labour Party
Lyons
Curtin
Australia
Pacific
Mr. Lyons
Washington
Eva Booth Retirement Forced by Senior Salvation Army Officers
Daily Herald reports General Eva Booth, chief of the Salvation Army, faces pressure to retire on Christmas Day at age limit. Some senior officers threaten to summon the High Council to depose her if she refuses, amid a regulation by her predecessor General Higgins.
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London
Daily Herald
Eva Booth
Salvation Army
Denmeral Higgins
High Council
Mexico to renew oil leases in Mexico may end
Foreign oil firms face a slumping market as Mexico seeks to rationalize its industry. Mexican Eagles leads the decline with stock losses amid fears renewals will not be granted when current concessions expire. The British government considers representations to Mexico on the issue.
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Mr. Lyons
Lyons
British Commonwealth of Nations
Australia
London
Mexico
Stock Exchange
Helen Wills Moody Granted Divorce in Nevada Case
Mrs Helen Wills Moody receives a divorce from her husband on grounds of mental cruelty in Carson City Nevada. The action marks a concluding chapter in a high profile domestic case involving the famed tennis champion.
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Carson City
Nevada
Mon
Helen Wills Moody
Man Recalled Caring For Mrs. Thomas’s Three Children
The report notes a man spoke with consideration about Mrs. Thomas being the mother of three young children. The account emphasizes his awareness of the family situation and the responsibilities involved.
NW Sewer Progress Patrol Work Continues Amid Delays
Two sections of the north western intercepting sewer tunnel were pierced and crews expect further drift work. Officials aim to have the project in hand early next month despite gathering delays and public concern.
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