Hospital Tax Ordinance Promulgated Without Advisory Council
The Hospital Tax Ordinance, promulga ted without Advisory Council submission, will levy 6d a week on residents with £2 weekly income, with tax due on hospital and ambulance charges and joint liability on family. Collection begins after a proclaimed date, with employers and departments responsible for withholding. The measure targets Commonwealth and territorial residents and sets rules for eligibility and taxation year.
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Advisory Council
Fatal hotel fire near Capetown reported in storm
A deadly hotel blaze killed several guests amid dangerous weather. Fire crews battled the inferno as authorities described the disaster occurring during a stormy night. Details on the number of victims and exact location were limited, and a safety review is expected.
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Lindy
Bad Pa
Tomdale
Ankatehowand
Indore
Capetown
Gustard
British Savings Lure Thousands With Post Office Stock
Sir Kingsley Wend, Postmaster General, spoke on savings and government stock deposits. He noted more than 300 million pounds in deposits from over 11 million small savers across the United Kingdom. An additional 4212 000UAN Wayeld invested in Government stock could be counted toward overall backing, with potential growth to 500 million pounds in holdings via the Post Office. These modest depositors are described as the backbone of the country.
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Miwa
Mayer
Honpital
Erica
Howth
Etrmloseee
Jjonnion
Weanwday
Kingsley Wend
Siech
Wpeceh
Errow
McEavings
Wil Parla
United Kingdom
British Industry Opposes Early Return to the Gold Standard
The Federation of British Industries drafts a memorandum urging Chancellor Henhequer to reject a rapid shift back to the gold standard. It argues British monetary policy should raise and stabilize the pound, favoring imperial and dominion links and advocating countermanding with the Empire.
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Beitinh
Henhequer
Nyston
Amy
Plane wreckage found at Jervis Bay
Fragmentary report describes aircraft wreckage found at Jervis Bay near Sydney during a 1947 visit by American personnel. The text mentions a plane from San Francisco to Hawaii and indicates the search for remaining parts or survivors, with unclear details about location and confirmation.
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Jervis Bay
Divorce Ordinance in ECT Court Proceedings
An ordinance in the Commonwealth court sets terms for divorce proceedings. Judge Jukin presides, with actions involving the performance and duties of the bankruptcy judge role noted amid divorce measures.
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Ae Lathan Sholom
Canwest Ordinaney
Pedeva Perriters
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Jukin
The Fourth Test Prospect of Fine Weather
The Brisbane window reports clear, promising cricket conditions for the Fourth Test starting tomorrow with a hard dry pitch. A toss may decide outcomes, rain potential exists later though unlikely before play begins, and large crowds are expected as cricket dominates city chatter.
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Brigbane
Australia to have Royal Governor General one day
In London at a New Zealand dinner the Australian Resident Minister in London Mr. M. Bruce expressed hope that Australia would one day appoint a Royal Governor-General. He spoke during a formal event and addressed Australian policy and ceremonial roles in the empire.
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London
Thurday
New Zealand
5. M. Bruce
Australia
Wicket Sailors Face Strong Bowling Lineup In Test Match
The article outlines a cricket test clash with key bowlers and batting orders. Names like Hammond Verity and Larwood are noted among a lineup of players from Adelaide and England. It references fast bowling, fielding plans, and strategic shifts as teams prepare for upcoming innings.
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Wean
Uteliite
Loki
Ania
Cok
Indiveran
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al Elund
Marie Hide
Adelaide
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Dardine
Nyutt
Hutelitte
Hammond
Paynter
Eybinel
Amer
Larwood
Voor
Alles Preity
No Action by MCC in Reply to Board of Control
Mr Htaniey Jackson told Nabi the Board of Control should be left alone and no reply will be given. He said there is no urgency and the MCC will not meet next month. He argued a reply would be a tactical error and that conditions between countries remain distant and critical.
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London
Weadnanday
Htaniey Jackson
Nabi
Board of Control
MUU
Blizzard Strands Prairie Cities As Train Buried In Snow
A severe blizzard sweeps the Canadian prairies with Winnipeg reporting drifting snow. Four farmers die while attempting to round up stock. A Winnipeg to Regina train becomes stranded for 20 hours after being buried by a ten foot drift near Regina. Sixty passengers marooned as all rail travel halts and Calgary remains isolated.
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Winnipeg
Prairies
Regina
Calgary
Debts and Lump Sum Payments Debate in Senate
In Washington a debate centers on lump sum settlements tied to the European War debt. Senator Borah argues against any plan that ignores currency issues and trade, fearing harm to domestic markets. President Hoover is cited as wary of import levels and the broader economic impact.
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Washington
Weanaatay
Menator Borah
United
Menator Boraly
Hoover
United States
Debt Problem New York Washington Correspondent Reports Roosevelt Talks
The Washington correspondent of The New York Times cites observers returning from Warm Springs noting Franklin D. Roosevelt not fully relying on Br Ronald Lind to convey debt ideas to Britain. He has been in personal communication with Ramsay MacDonald about negotiations. Roosevelt may invite MacDonald to America and hint that ministerial silence in London would aid final settlement. Roosevelt’s restraint aligns with rumors of pressures to influence congressional statements.
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New York
Wednasday
Washington
New York Times
Warm Springs
Bir
Rocnevelt
Ronald Lindsay
Ram' Aay Macdonald
Roosevelt
London
Mr. Roosevelt
Wilibald
Thief Trapped Then Handed to Police After Chase
A muffled crime report details a thief being captured after a running chase and delivered to police. Local witnesses describe a tense moment, with officers enabling the suspect’s surrender and transfer to law enforcement.
Capetown General Weighs Coalition With Roos
In Capetown Nawimauada Alaio signals a possible coalition with Roos, stressing adherence to principiss and poteen policies. He warns the South African party must accept unaffordable political tradeoffs and unlikely gains in the current problematical landscape.
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Capetown
Simula Nawimauada Alaio
Tr. Roos
Principiss Snd Pollelen
PRESS RECEPTION OF CABLE TO M C C
London Wednesday telegraph report discusses cricket diplomacy and pundit views on verbal warfare with Australia. Analysts note Australian and English perspectives, with plans and confidence stated by MCC and English cricketing public about future exchanges.
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M.C.C
London
Pally “Telegraph
Australia
Ladda
Maine
Hngluh
Erickatord Heron
Mardinga
Yaa
Air Mail Hope Delayed By Commons Under Secretary
A recent report from Lowdon indicates that the British air mail service planned by the House of Commons Under Secretary Alr tty Philips Samsoon maid en faced delays. The goal to Wardle by the end of the coming English summer remains uncertain and subject to governmental action.
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Lowdon
Hous of Commons
Philips Samsoon
Aumiration
Mutinous Zeven Provincien Sails Closely in Pursuit in Dutch Strait
News from the region reports a Dutch naval squadron led by Java includes destroyers Evertsen and Pey 1 closing in on the mutinous battleship Zeven Provincien in the strait between Sumatra and Java. The government steamer Eradinus remains distant as a mutinous crew threatens to fire, while Western naval forces concentrate hundreds of miles away in readiness for decisive action if needed.
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Evertsen
Pey 1
Sumatra
Zeven Provincien
Eradinus
Avy Department
Zeven
De Valera Elected President by 82 to 54 Vote
Dublin reports Mr. de Valera elected president by eighty two votes to fifty four amid a ranged debate in the Centre Paris galleries and Government benches. The House debated the external policy direction and internal policies affecting the republic.
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de Valera
Paris
Sean Moylus
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Tha
Republic
Wet
Congrave
Micoeta
F. Mothermott
Centre Party
Duties on Irish Goods Withheld and Tax Figures
London ministers discussed duties on Irish goods with substantial withholdings and staged tax changes. By July 1, 1900, and through January 1, 1908, withheld amounts totaled millions. Revenue from special duties under the Import Duties Act on goods from the Irish Free State reached 1,870.
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London
Public Trustee New State Appointment andney Thursday
Mr W J Kewmall, under secretary of the Public Works Department, is appointed Public Trustee and chairman of the Public Service Board. His salary is 44407 per year, with details of duties and tenure noted in the appointment notice.
New Silos 38 For The Country Defectively Recorded Plan
A fragmented report outlines a government program approving new silos 38 for the nation. It cites cabinet approval aimed at construction across northern western and south western districts, with expansions to support existing facilities and a 100 bushel output target. Substantial text is garbled but indicates distribution by region and scale.
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Brunrer
Thurdar
Braty
Ter Tay
Time Mall
First attempt fails at Trans Atlantis Sight event
Fragmentary report recounts an unclear incident involving a packet boat and an unlighted machine. Names and places are distorted in the OCR, but mentions Dakar West Athen Thurmsey Min dA Mollie stemmane and Mir Millan in a confused sequence.
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West Athen
Thurmsey
Min da
Mollie Stemmane
Trans Atlantis
Mir
Millan
Railway staff praise public service at Lagady Club luncheon
Syonet article notes railway technical staff at Lagady Club luncheon praising public service. Mr Wartimno of the Commission discusses costs of maintaining railways while Mr Hartlen offers figures. The remarks reference wages and a 29 percent figure amid discussions of rail costs.
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Wartimno
Lagady Club
Hartlenn
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