Commonwealth weighs standard gauge rail plan in Victoria and SA
Melbourne reports Cabinet discussed Parker Moloney proposals on gauge alignment from Terowie to Peterborough and Mt Barker to Port Augusta. Australia wide plan aims to end dual gauges, with costs and timelines debated among Commonwealth and state authorities, funds requested and next steps outlined.
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Melbourne
Parker Moloney
Victoria
South Austral
Terewie
Peterborough
South Australie
Port
Framadtle
Kalgoorlie
Court hearing in late dispute over interstate coal case
Melbourne clerks report a High Court hearing touching an interstate dispute involving coal industry interests. The discussion covered compulsory conferences, government roles, and regional stake holders including New South Wales and New Zealand influence. The proceeding was adjourned to a later date.
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Melbourne
High
Morien
Nort
Hering
SMT
Menaley
Anne Bee
Kau
Prec
Rothbiry Mery
Trece Walt
New
South
Walen
Wreck attempt sparks London hall uproar during meeting
In London an attempted disruption at a Kinnciway Mall meeting drew a large audience as MPs and protesters clashed. Intermittent interruptions, shouted phrases, and a violent moment left attendees shaken while security restrained a few, including a man who threatened to attack. No serious injuries reported.
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London
Momaay
Scarmuniain
David Rumi
Toor
Safety miners withdrawn from Northern Collieries mass picketing
Sydney reports safety men and deputies pulled from Northern coalfield collieries with no clash. About 400 miners gathered at Burwood at dawn. police guard remained intact. Burwood and John Darling pits face flood danger without ongoing service. Mass picketing urged across the Northern field tomorrow. police on duty with added risks.
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Sydney
Burwood
John Darling
Wich
B.H. Propy, Collieries Ltd
Italian Threat to Wreck Naval Conference
Italian threat to wreck a naval conference is alleged in a garbled report. The fragment mentions a general and militant aims, with unclear names and places, suggesting international tension and attempted disruption of talks. Further readable bits reference a lab and a location, but the meaning remains uncertain.
Government Aims to Seize Gold Holdings of Banks
Melbourne reports the Commonwealth Bank is authorized under amended law to acquire the gold held by private banks. Proposals for future operations will be discussed with bank and Bank Board representatives, aiming to control gold shipments and ensure orderly supply amid ongoing financial measures.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Bank
Sonaimeme
Avalalin
Ihe Commonwealth Wyk
Bank Hax Tow
Avnteatii
Australia
Commonwealth
Dead Digger Found After Fourteen Years in London
A long missing person case ends with the identification of a deceased digger after fourteen years. London sources report the finding linked to a fingerprint and a photograph from a teenage girl. Parents of the deceased reside in Jahire.
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London
Bibane
Jahire
Miners Wold First Drill SEWCARTIE
Miners hold first drill as workers gather for a midweek meeting. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but the scene centers on a mining group and associated figures amid a time of inspection and local activity.
Swiss Arrested at Geneva Assembly Amid Tap This Tale
A Swiss arrest at a Geneva council assembly creates a tense scene as attendees clash over alleged corruption and political maneuvering. Officials pledge to pursue accountability while securing a peaceful continuation of proceedings despite disrupted entrances and mounting scrutiny.
Transfer of I Functions in Melbourne Abolishes D and M Commission
A fragmented report notes the abolition of the D and M Commission and the transfer of its functions to the Department of Markets Development amid a Melbourne meeting. Key figures include members Mulvaney and Denbiably, with the secretary Tenailin slated for the Department of Markets.
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Melbourne
Ales Chin
Memier
Mulvaney
Certra
Tenailin
Marketa
Prohibition Congress Faces Difficulty After Stunt
A garbled report discusses prohibition actions and political tensions. It mentions Congress, Munser, and actions around enforcement, with unclear references to committees and opposition. The text references the White House and AMC in a context of reform debates and public policy.
Unclear OCR Finding Raises Government Activity Concerns
Fragmentary text reports alleged government actions and statements touching policy, economic plans, and public demonstrations. It names unnamed parties, places, and dates in a weathered record, with mentions of a minister rotation and potential civic responses amid contested planning.
Samoa warship arrival near Sava with weapons and patrols
Unclear text reports a warship from Abia state arriving near Sava to patrol and salvage a location about 11 miles away. Police and reinforcements are mentioned, with references to Wager Dunedin and a weapons plane. The fragmentary text makes specifics uncertain.
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Sava
Ronarix
Abia
Mittee
Mann
Dunedin
Salvimod
Northern Tomrhdes Endorsement Hinted in Meeting
Partial OCR text shows discussion of political endorsements and council action planned for January 28. References to Southern and Western drivers forming support and potential endorsement of Botton if certain conditions arise. Names and places are unclear due to illegible OCR.
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Mr. Atkins
Wentern
Houthern
Botton
Picketing Plans Stir Miners Action at Tomorrow Rally
The Wontorr rank and Me conter ance agreed to main picketing of 1 the uinertM Tomorrow. The inert Will auemble at a ive place and the marel Will be directed by a comm icated for The purcycie. The miners wrw buliewed in the plane Atne fo throw OU UF aRpar the power lime me Cycle Creek, thereby, ting: life Comnrawk intirlackaren.
Enforcement push seeks 14 million for prohibition effort
The Appropriateon Committee of the Home recommends the expenditure of nearly 14,090,000 Jakarta for prohibition enforcement for the next five years beginning next Monday. The vote and next steps were outlined by officials, detailing funding and scope of the program.
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Warhington
Death Toll Story Amid Nationwide Mortality Figures
Fragmentary Washington dispatch outlines a grim national death toll with distorted figures. It cites a speculative four in ten thousand mortality rate and mentions states including Delaware and Utah in a damaged context. The piece hints at a decade of Sutton promotion and a higher emphasis on mortality.
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Washington
Sutton
Delaware
Utah
Miners Officials Silent on Wheat Athlon Report
Officials provided no comment on the wheatathlon results as the event concluded. Details remain scarce amid ongoing ceremonies and gallery displays.
Hotels Turn Black in Kurri Kurri Chaos
Unclear report from Kurri Kurri describes hotels becoming black amid escalating turmoil. Bolton faction appears to enforce cooking actions on Monta figures, details are fragmentary and unverified.
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Rydney, Tueadays
Kure Kure
Bolton
South Coast Stoppage In Wollongong
In Wollongong a stoppage affects the Twonday Phe Corrimal area with idle workers and halted mining activity. The record notes mines owing ten units and a low level of production while workers and managers address the work stoppage and related indiscipline.
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Wollongong
Coalfields Quiet After Police Tighten Presence
Police reported quiet conditions in the coalfields as extra officers improved posture amid protests. The minister noted that line one atop food pellet restrictions would be enforced to curb unlawful demonstrations, with guard access limited to peaceful, compliant observers.
Rothbury Coal Transport Disrupted by Freight Delays
Fragmentary report describes rail or road freight issues around Rothbury with unclear details. Mentions trucks, toil, and a wartime style notice, but lacks concrete facts or names.
Cocaine Seller Sentenced in Central Pokicr Court
Sydney on Toyeday Goodwin a 21 year old labourer was convicted and sentenced to six months for possessing cocaine. The central pokicr court heard he night to a pelicomsa in the bar.
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Sydney
Toyeday
Award Goodwin
Pokicr Court
A. Pelicomsa
Dr Schacht Plays Last Card at The Hague
In a chaotic Hague session Monday Dr Schacht pressed a final maneuver to derail talks and sway the conference toward a German dominated settlement. Britain sought compensations and property rights while Germany faced a resurgent ultimatums and coalescing opposition from allied bankers. The Hague meeting drifted into stalemate as objections and tactical votes left questions unresolved.
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LE Hague
Hague
Schacht
Hig
Repucal
Hans Vanterines
Gerway
Sademeny Bank
Ile Alx
Wishisalng
Garman Dele Wit Oil
Kehaeht
Australia
New Zealand
Ate
Britain
Ehardt
Hague Prefann
Mandlonn
Lie
Behacht
Tig Bix
Torm
Laura
Dr. Achachte
Xavero
Germage
German Action Report On Reichsbank Chief Amid Turmoil
London dispatch notes a possible duel at Hagia over Dr. Schacht Reichsbank president amid government moves to remove him. A new bill to empower the bank is being drafted to address tensions with the Young Plan supporters. Rohacht’s position appears precarious after consultations with Reichsbank directors.
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London
Austration Press Association
Fe Hagia
Schacht
Reichbank
Curtin
M. Tardiew
Phillip Hnowden
Hormen
Behasht
Freichbank
Pim
Intarnathmnal Bank UW
Tone
Rohacht
Pole to Pole Wireless Feat In Arctic Antarctic Reach
Remarkable wireless communication achievement reported last night from the Soviet Arctic sector near Weane Josef Land to Admiral Tyra's Antarctic station. Weather comparisons were exchanged and the program included a noted swing airman Bilson with regular bulletins.
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Menaay
Weane Josef Land
Admiral Tyra
Antarctic
LMA
Bilson
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