Mutiny in Tyrol Italian Troops Refuse Service
Mutiny disrupted a Perth Alpine Regiment departure for Abyssinia in South Tyrol. About 600 soldiers reportedly refused to march, tore down prohibitive regalia, and scuffled as officers urged compliance. One officer shot two privates and wounded another during the clash as 18 men volunteered to go.
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Merano
Merann
South Tyrol
Jausbeuch
London “Daily Telegraph
Mutinouerconta
Abyssinia
Soloiers
Perth Alpine Regiment
II Duce
Omlvera
Oon
Bignor Mussolin
Naval moves France and Britain in Mediterranean co operation
Paris announced that the French Navy first and second squadrons totaling 92 ships will cruise the Mediterranean starting January 20 as oil sanction debates unfold at Geneva. Britain confirms home fleet units including Nelson and Rodney begin a spring cruise mid January with the Atlantic patrol near Spain and Portugal.
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London
Paris
Mediterranean
Italy
Geneva
Home Fleet
Jum
Neieon
Rodney
Furious
Cairo
Thatat Vestroyer
Corsica
Atlantic
Casablanca
Collapse of Seamen Strike Near Melbourne
Reports from Melbourne detail the looming collapse of the seamen strike as 1,800 volunteers operate 67 ships with 37 vessels crewless. A Victorian Seamen's Union meeting ordered resignations from 19 members who quit the Weercona, while the Harbour Trust dredges decision was rescinded. The Australian Central Union Emergency Committee declined Sydney’s bid to move the proposed conference to Sydney, with talks of a strike continuing into tomorrow or Monday and an influx of licence applications. Sydney observers note 60 applications received by mail and the Central Council’s Federation meeting set to discuss strike support finances.
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Melbourne
Seamen's Union
Weercona
Harbour Trust
Leader Disappointed At Miners Vote
Commenting on yesterday's miners vote the President of the Northern Miners Federation Mr Hoare called the result disappointing. He noted many miners opposed the resolution and feared distress for holidaymakers stranded off Lord Howe Island. He warned that if the liner Changte is diverted to Melbourne, workers would face being left high and dry before returning to Sydney by train.
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Sydney
The
Northern Miners Federation
Mr. Hoare
Burns Philp
Malatis
Lord Howe Island
Changte
Melbourne
North China Tientsin Tense After Japanese Demands
North China chronicles a sharp rise in tension as Tokyo demands the arrest of 50 Chinese soldiers over alleged ransacks and flag removal at Taku. Chinese officials fear further demands may trigger clashes near a Peking gate while Manchukuo forces press into Chakher border district and push toward Bul yuan, signaling strategic expansion links to Outer Mongolia.
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Tientsin
China
Sung Chehyan
Hopi Chaher
Taku
Peking
Timea
Chakher
Japan
Outer Mongolia
Miners and Trades Council clash over strike tactics
Speakers at the Trades and Labour Council condemned the Miner Federation for seeking a general coal stoppage. The federation secretary, My Orr, was criticized for not using the federation's machinery to deal with the issue. Miners were praised for refusing to be drawn into the strike.
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Sydney
Mederarhia
Trades and‘ Labour Council
The
Mints’ Federation
My. Orr
Alsten
Everb Storms in Queensland Hits Brief
A fragmented report notes recurring storms in Queensland with brief mentions of dates and locations. The readable parts cite weather activity affecting coastal towns and potential hazards, without full details or specific figures. The piece emphasizes ongoing unsettled conditions and the need for cautions amid late week forecasts.
Japanese sampan boarded at Cape Upstart by police
A party led by police constables at Cape Upstart boarded a sampan from Japan that had reached port last week. The vessel about 65 feet long with a 300 hp engine appeared loaded to capacity. Nine cases of oil were found on board before departure. The boarding party was not allowed below deck.
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Brisbane
Polea Constablea
Cape
Japansee Tempan
Japan
Proposed English loan for Russia debated in London
The News Chronicle reports Britain's government weighing a loan proposal of 00,000,000 pounds to Russia to foster Anglo Russian trade, amid discussions in London on economic aid and trade ties.
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London
News Chronicle
Britain
Russia
Richard Dix Refuses Film Contract Amid Flooded Creek Ordeal
Newspaper reports from Hollywood say actress Mrs. Diclonose and three children were marooned by floodwaters near a creek. Richard Dix declined a film contract to stay with the family, who remained stranded for several days. Doctors advised caution as the group awaited safe travel conditions and possible rescue.
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Hollywood
Brisbane
Tyureday
Fuch
Mra
Gnufront
Agaeey
Agaimet
Rome
Parisian Duel Between Two Former School Fellows
In Paris a duel between two 25 year old former school fellows, Jacques Dourdin and Fred Angie, ended with Dourdin shot in the hip. The duel, planned as two exchanges over alleged slander, occurred near the park gates with a nursing home operation after the injury. A well dressed young woman was present and cited honor, though she denied involvement.
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Paris
Sean
Solr
Jacquea Dourdin
Fred ‘Angie
Dourdin
Tno
Ghastly Murder Near St John s Scene Shocks City
Police arrest Arthur Lannister after a glove found at a woodland scene ties him to the alleged murder of Phillip Lake his wife and two children in a case described as an extreme domestic tragedy. The woman was found dead and the baby she carried perished too, in a brutal assault that left the community stunned.
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ST. John's
New Brunswick
Arthur Lannister
Phillip Lake
Japanese Woolbuyers Allowed to Remain in Australia
The Minister for the Interior Mr T Paterson said yesterday that bona fide Japanese woolbuyers lad ing in the Commonwealth could stay as long as they continued in that role. Commentators noted no obstacles to these buyers' presence despite reflections placed on Dayers entering Valetrake.
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vAuetrake
Mr. T. Paterson
Robbery Charge Against Frederick Pracey In Central Court
Frederick Pracey faced a robbery trial in Central Court today alleging he used a revolver during an assault on George Morgan and robbed him of a cap purse. The accused allegedly handed over £3 30s in the incident referred to in court proceedings.
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Sydney
Thureday
Frederick Pracey
Trisl
Central Court
George Morgan
Moe
Pracey
THREE BAGS FULL Wool Sold for Hospital Funds
The Queanbeyan District Hospital board announced last night that a gift of wool raised funds for the hospital. An £4 4s cheque was received, with Mr W J Gibbes credited for organizing the effort. Three bags of wool, two black and one white, were auctioned through Face Company, averaging 16d per pound. The hospital was urged to retain the proceeds for future needs.
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Queanbeyan
Board of Management
Metting
W. J.gibbe
le. Fytney
Government to assist bringing pedigree animals to Australia
A Commonwealth Department of Commerce announcement states the government will help owners obtain pedigree animals from Britain by contributing toward the cost of bringing them to Australia. The importer bears twelve fifths of the expense, with the Commonwealth Bank handling related processes. No arrangements are specified for actual purchase prices.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Department of Commerc
Toc
Britain
Australia
Commonwealth Bank
Fire in Lost Ship Coal Revealed
Melbourne reports a fire detected in the coal aboard a lost ship. Authorities learned of the blaze this Thursday after the mining season. The crew considered delaying departure to avoid danger but judged the vessel unsafe and stood down, fearing it might sink.
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Melbourne
Naval Conference fears rise as Japan demands parity
The Daily Telegraph reports an early collapse of the Naval Conference is feared. Japan is instructed by Tokio to insist on parity, jeopardizing progress already achieved by Britain, America, France, and Italy on subsidiary points. Japan appears set on a navy second to none, with no sign of modification.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Tokio
Japan
Australia routs Eastern Province as McCormick shines
Australia defeated Eastern Province by 44 runs after taking a 4 wicket win in the second innings. McCormick impressed with a mix of wickets, while Davies troubled the Australians in the first innings. Eastern Province batsmen struggled with a cautious approach and were bowled out cheaply.
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Port Elizabeth
Eastern Province
Tas Iosad
Hope Davies
Tha Bupe
Batamen
McCormick
Rain Area Extended Across State Forecast
The State Meteorologist says parts that had not yet felt rain may receive it within the next day or two. Rain began yesterday and continued, with widespread showers reported along the Riverina where flooding has occurred. The forecast notes improving conditions in the south and mentions unsettled weather elsewhere, delaying clear outcomes for several areas.
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Marea
Maree
Bev Uy
Riverina
Air Mail Delays Prompt Shout Overhead
Unable to extract clear events from the fragmented OCR text. The readable bits hint at air mail delays and a protest or shout, with no definite people, places, or dates identified.
Morgan and Co Under Scrutiny in War Aid Cases
Senate Investigation hearings exposed that J P Morgan and Co supplied the Allies with large food orders before U S entry, with commissions of 30 million on 3 billion dollars in purchases. It was also revealed the firm invited the British Government to discuss Exchequer advances and draft notes the President sought from belligerents.
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Washington
Comy
Jp, Morgan
Cl Wage
United States
Senate Investigation Committee
Morgan and
Morgan and Co
Private Arms Orders Spark Large Elliott from Sir Basil Zaharoff
Muddled report notes Sir Basil Zaharoff arranging vast arms shipments via the Tatament Co influenced by Sir Esl Buharof. Details are unclear, with fragmented phrases mentioning “dustions” and “pot ince 10i fm vieka 0cerUR” amid uncertain provenance.
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Dustions Ir. Meret
Sir Esl Buharof
Terete
Ratament Co
Vieka
Crawford in Serious Training Reported in Adelaide
Fragmented text indicates training or conditioning notes about a person named Crawford. The readable portions reference Adelaide and training context with garbled phrases. No clear dates, teams, or outcomes are established in the legible content.
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Borman
Munich
Tasten
France
Tricolor
Gibraltar
Orion
Neptune
United Kingdom
Irrespesu
HM. Hood
Besmen's Union
Jacob Johnaun
Eamen
Neta
POST
Stoney
Mensiv
Miherg
Council de Mineral Federation
Finceil
North
Trades and Labour Council
Amy
Queensland
Richard DIX
Commonwealth Aid
Holiday
Yount
Caipperfield
Blewers
Robson
Grinmett
Eleming
Dimbleby
Chippernl
Gricamet
Dney
pAthoum
Mmnitions Inquiry
Private Arms
Vickers’ Operations
Sir Basil Zaharoff
Crawford
Bydney
Gene Crawford
Dion
Adelaide
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