World seeks higher compulsory school age at Geneva conference
The International Labour Office plans to study raising global compulsory schooling from 14 to 15. At the October Geneva conference officials will seek a broader recommendation for member states. Only ten of forty five ILO associates have laws setting the age below 14, with Cape Colony and Orange Free State at 16 and others varied.
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International Labour Office
Geneva
Ll.c
Cee
Africa
Cape of Good Hope
Orange Free State
Australia
Jugo-Slavia
Alleged Murder Probe in Sydney Stalls
Four detectives probed an alleged murder as they found the circumstantial tale unreliable. A man claimed a wife was shot six weeks ago and buried with a sawn-off shotgun in a vacant Alexandria allotment, but searches yielded no body or weapon and investigators consider ending the inquiry.
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Sydney
Tuesaday
Newtown
Alexandria
Anti-Slavery Society Encouraged by Prim e Minister
The Australian Associated Press in London quoted Sir John Harris secretary of the Anti-Slavery Society and Aborigined Protection Society. The Prime Minister said he was pleased the society valued his suggestions and would consider further representations with care and sympathy.
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Associated Preas
London
Anti-Slavery Society and
Aborigined Protection Society
John Harris
Lyons
Heiress sues mother over alleged illegal sterilisation
Anne Cooper Hewitt, 21, heir to the Cooper Hewitt estate, files suit in San Francisco claiming her mother Mary Hewitt and Hewitt McCarter orchestrated an operation under the pretext of appendix removal to control a 10 million dollar estate. Doctors say the procedure was for the feeble minded health risk.
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San Francisco
Anne Cooper Hewitt
Mary and Hewitt McCarter
International Society
Peter Cooper Hewitt
Anne
Miss Hewitt
America
Beauchamp House Leased Ending Government Control
Beauchamp House was leased for five years to Miss F. M. David, manageress, by the Department of the Interior with a five year option. Only Hotel Kurrajong and Gorman House remain under government control. The department may hand Gorman House to private enterprise while keeping Hotel Kurrajong for unmarried public servants.
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Beauchamp House
Canberra
Kurrajong
Gorman House
Peting
Department For the Interior
F. M. David
Kurra
Department
No Jurisdiction Declared Over Lunacy Estate Claims
At Canberra Court of Petty Sessions Mr. Barraclough ruled the court has no jurisdiction in a claim against a mentally incapacitated person. He cited that once insane a person’s estate is vested in the Master of Lunacy and all claims must go through him with appeals to the judge in lunacy and then the Privy Council.
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Canberra
J. Maguire
Master of Lunacy
Barraclough
Privy Council
Canberra Hospital Board Defies Petition Organised By Doctor
At a Canberra Hospital Board meeting strong objection arose to a circulating petition claimed to represent visiting medical officers. Mr. F C Green said Dr Mollison organised the petition to oppose the board after a by law Gazette. A letter to Dr Morrison demanding an explanation and reply by Thursday evening was agreed and passed.
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Canberra
F. C. Green
Minister For Health
Green
Dr. Mollison
Morrison
Trains collision injures eighteen in Sydney
Eighteen persons were injured when two trains collided at Balmain early today. Passengers were thrown from seats and several were cut by splintered glass. Five were taken to hospital, with others able to continue home or to work after medical aid.
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Sydney
Balmain
Thring Sells Efftee Plant Moves to New South Wales
Efftee Films owner Mr. F W Thring announced in Melbourne that his St Kilda production plant is for sale and that he will relocate to Sydney. He plans to make two films annually and cites the Victorian Film Act as unproclaimed, blaming government delays for the move.
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Melbourne
F. W. Thring
Efftee Films
St. Kilda
Sydney
Thring
New South Wales
Moonee Valley Race Day Report With Multiple Finals
Results from Moonee Valley include the DA VILLIES winning the Benefit Trial Hurdle with Lovela second and Scottmajeur third. Other races list STOCK YARD, CLAROVELDT, GOLD CHIEF among top finishers with times around 2.53 and 1.16. Betting figures show varied divisional payouts and favorite statuses for each event.
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Davillies
Scottmajeur
Lovela
Lovala
General Rain Helps Drought Areas Across State
Rain fell generally across the State yesterday though not heavy. Weather Bureau says the rain aids drought regions and offers hopeful outlook despite few heavy falls on the north western slopes.
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Bydney
Weather Bureau
Ascot Races Programme at Ibat ib Lady Prince and Handicaps
The program lists horses and weights for today at Ibat ib with Lady Prince and multiple races. Entries include Dancer, Snowacre, Greg Abbott, Tortoni, Fingre, Gaystock, and many others across first and second divisions with weights and entries noted.
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Ibat
Lady Prince
Tercian
Snowacre
Greg Abbott
Tortoni
Fingre
Gaystock
Bridge
Blinger
Sydney wool market firm with strong Bradford and Japan support
The Sydney wool sale showed a firm market with prices in growers favour amid strong competition from Bradford and Japan and solid Continental backing. Purchasers included Armidale consignors W A Dawson and J H C Ross among others, with numerous lots of AAA and AA merino fleece sold at 21d to 24id per pound and varied bales bought across the region.
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Sydney
Bradford
Japan
Cseneymerino Saece
Armidale
Grasziers' Co-operative Co
W. A. Dawson
J. H. C. Ross
Niangala
A. G. Ivin
Murrurundi
Arthur K. Trethowan
Scone
W. H. Cone
Woolloma
G. R. Ireland
Greylands Ltd
Canowindra
Comb
Cox Bros
Mudgee
J. Coleman
Glen Innes
J. A. Newbury
KR. H. Williams
Jeight Bales
Plastics From Wood Waste Could Boost Forest Product Markets
United States Forest Products Laboratory reports a potential profitable use for sawdust by forming pressed or molded products with binding material at high temperatures. Early experiments show promise for utilizing waste wood in new plastics like products.
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United States Forest Products Laboratory
Fecent
Money-saving cough remedy recipe from old notice
A vintage advert promotes a home cough remedy claiming eight bottles can be made from a two-shilling bottle of concentrate HISENZO. It asserts the mixture provides about a pound’s worth of treatment for coughs colds croup bronchitis and related ailments.
Untitled exclamatory note on daily chores and preparations
A fragmented diary-like passage describes taking off socks and shoes, noting fatigue and anticipation of a Johnson's Baby Powder rub down. The speaker mentions a lucky run, pink and white condition, and eagerness for an upcoming moment.
Three Die and Seven Hurt Aboard the Ulysses
Aboard the Ulysses after leaving Liverpool for Brisbane heavy seas struck the deck. Three were killed and four injured as the vessel battled waves. The ship altered course to Swansea and a doctor boarded, delays hamper evacuation due to rough weather.
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London
Ulysses
Liverpool
Brisbane
Swansea
Mechanical tests on hoop pine explained
The Division of Forest Products plans a comprehensive review of hoop pine mechanical and physical properties. Queensland Forest Service log data were converted to test specimens, with half tested green and half dried. Tests on clear material and rough scanning sizes with defects will support grading rules for structural use.
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Queensland Forest Service
Charmatin Wins After Protest At Kembla Grange
Two starters in the Novice Mile clash as Charmatin beats Susan Balloon by a head in a photo finish but the result is overturned on protest. Stewards question Henry's Choice in the Maiden Welter but take no action. Other race results include Queen Moab and Belgravia placings with standard dividends.
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Sydney
Kembla Grange
Charmatin
Susan Balloon
W. Ross
Henry
Wolongong
Tenapara
Henrie
Belgravia
Prince Peter
Billverline
Nowra Encourage
Marie
Belle
My Promise
Daeletor
Marie Belle
Deletor
Threaene
Newra Encourage
Westball
Black Dust
Dover Patrol
Kala Moti
Tircaut
Albion Park
SUBAN
Busan Balloon
Silver market slides to weakest since August 1934
London reports a weak silver market with spot bar price at 1d, down to 20d an ounce. Analysts blame heavy speculative selling, noting the lowest level since 1054 and marking a record tumble in the London market.
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London
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Mr. Bec
Anti-Slavery Society
Mr. Lyons
Sugar Conference
Sues
Lease
Moonee Valley
Stockyard
Claroveldt
Gold Chief
Orphanage Malden Plate
Fairy King
Whirry
Crowsaint
Graf Zeppelin
Tweedside
Miller Welter
Suncharm
Bim
Blue Shot
Aitchengee
Barren Corn
Stardennie
Evens Aitchengee
Barren Corp. Divs
General Rain
Ascot
Kenya Green
Fashion Star
Wild Dove
Assumption Nu Bilver
Durham Land Dark Son
Wallace
Galmar
Sey Pountery Ove
Valeria
Gay Parisi- Magic Fight
Enne
Pacodal
Jutalee
Beano
Because
Rosa
Francia
Brereton
Lavilin
Fortalaus
Bpear
All Might F
Duchess
Melaub
Malcoms
Phantom Joan C
Rose
Lady Mirror
Topay C
Tlittl Beam
Encounage Otakes, N
Bilky Oak
Gooaalt
Kenya
Rustler
Beabull TT Tunes
Wallace Marie Belle
Cross
Woodcut
Ravana
Gay Venor
Bir Belford
Lady Spark
Suncure
Befarno
Cols Vale
Ginaten
Talegar
Mee West
Wallace B
Front Val
Jap Silk
Two Crees
Ole Tor
Floration
Lady Baralong
Family Pride
Rogerson
Urunalong
Verde
Sarsign Verlina
Sydney Wool Sales
Capitol Theatre
Virginia Weidler
Tom Brown
Gene Stratton Porter
Freckles
Popeye the Sailor
Sida Lupino
Kent Taylor
Smart Girl
Oddity i News
China Seas
iIn
Metropolie
S W.H. Newman
Department OF the Interior
Enders
Griffith
Works and Services
Acton
T. Paterson
FFERS
Molongio Settle
J. A. Carrodus
Canberra-Braidwood
Moraya
Nish
N.alm
Canberra Highland Society and Burns Club
Albert Hall
A. Stuart
E. D. Moody
Canberra Times
Holyman's Aiewaya Pty
Daily Air Services
Pargils
Duntroon
Alejegh
Launcester
Hobart
Jay Ames
St. Canberra
Queanbeyan
Kingston
Manuka
Storen
Rotary Cafe
Bass
McInnes
Prowne's Newsagency
City
A. Barraclough
Limite
George Etrast
Opticians
R. E. Clark
WLLER
Cranswick
Christopher Jake Shakespears
Mort Beret
Bredden
Gushermy
Johnson
R.A. McKillop and Co
Johnson and Jens Surgical
Dressi Tek
Johnson’s Baby Soap
Phaingy
Eames Tanen
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