Pending WA Decision Hangs Over Commonwealth Finance Plan
A pending Western Australia decision affects the Commonwealth and States financial statement to be released by the Treasury. The outcome depends on WA’s approval of a new agreement tying per capita payments to a migration scheme and the legislative passage of the bill, which if rejected could derail the entire plan except for limited grants to Tamilin and WA.
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Commonwealth
Treauty
Staten Jo Mubetitu
Migrathre Une Bei
Jt Tuard
Western Australia
Olympic Team In Good Condition At London Meet
Report from London on the Olympic team showing Brillant weather and team members of the Athletic Olympiad in good spirits. Several athletes including Holger and Murty are mentioned with plans for future events, while some competitors face injuries or replacement challenges.
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London
Pinder
al Meinees
Mombers
Ath Tratian Olsripde
Vie Elien
Holger
Chirsten
Boehin Dheer
Tourelle Tetris
Liquor Poll Ordinance No 2 Amends Ballot Ambiguity
The amended ordinance known as Liquor Poll Ordinance No 2 1928 removes ballot paper ambiguity. Canberra Times highlighted postal and ordinary ballot discrepancies and new steps corrected the anomaly. The piece notes Territory liquor possession prohibition and sales under public control, with attribution to A T Shakespeare Fawkner.
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Canberra Times
King's Prize First Stage Shot Loss
The first stage of the King's prize shooting contest took place today with competitors from Australia and other nations. Results show Antheliy Sdeut and Marke (Ona leading with high scores as others trailed. the field totals reached around 1M. The event featured numerous participants and previews noted forthcoming draws.
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Pheer
Om Antheliy
Marke
Ray Australia
Ane
Canberra Loss Fails to Meet War Cost Expectations
A Canberra report notes a heavy loss of £20,000, described as not unique and below expectation. The chairman cites limited experience and warns that slandered figures may mislead. Other figures were similarly uncertain, affecting war concerns and financial assessments.
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Canberra
Bread line unemployment shocks Russell Hill Canberra
Thirty two Russell Hill families face hunger as 76 children rely on aid while 42 workers and their families seek relief. A deputation from Russell Hill seeks federal preference for married men with families to gain employment and funds for food, with Canberra Times coordinating donations to assist the vulnerable group.
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Canberra
Russell Hill
Federal Capital Commission
Commission
Opeeting
Haniship
Air Commodore Role Notified in Royal Australian Air Force
Yesterday the government announced the creation of the Air Commodore position in the Royal Australian Air Force detailing new command structure and responsibilities within the service.
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Royal Australian Air Force
Yaterday
Japanese party to visit Canberra
A Japanese group, protected by officers and cadets, will depart Sydney for Canberra on Sunday July 15 after a stay in Sydney. They will arrive in Canberra Monday, stay overnight, and return to Sydney Tuesday morning, completing the visit.
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Cyng
Vialt Ie Esa
Ie Aimee
Wero Ponte
Sydney
Canber
Unclear historical church meeting reports conflicts
Fragmentary report describes a church of England Eucharist dispute at a meeting in a town with reference to bishops, a conference, and factions aligned with various religious groups. Names and places are garbled, but the text centers on tensions within church leadership and possible doctrinal controversy.
Lost Airman Widow Pension Question in Parliament
A discussion in Parliament questions why a widow receives no pension for war service. Mr Malone notes there is a widow and child entitled under a war-service pension, while the Exchequer benefited from a death related to Lord Ineheape’s family. Sir Samuel Henge urges ministers to consider pensions and bearing on the widow’s claim.
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Maloun
Ale
Ator
Cpa
Rhesie
Wanda
Mr. Malone
Abe Yan
Ineheape
Sir Samuel
Nadia
Nadia Kens Iartlyy
Paassrerea
Saniel Henge Nan
Bachelor tax to support hospitals proposals debated
A fragmented OCR fragment discusses a bachelor tax intended to fund hospitals and public welfare. It mentions officials and conferences shaping policy, with unclear names and dates amid garbled text. The item signals legislative consideration of a new tax for healthcare support.
Navy aid to Australian cruiser sparks questions in Commons
London reports the First Lord of the Admiralty Bridgeman answered questions on the cost of naval assistance to the Australian cruiser Jerwle Hay. He estimated expenses at £84, but full details pending. Salvage interpretation discussed, Crown not liable under Merchant Shipping Act if no mutiny piracy or disorder.
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Jerwle Hay
Mar- Hament
Bridgeman
Admiralty
Executive Council Approves Promotion of Captain BR
The Executive Council approves the promotion of Captain BR to air commander with a salary adjustment of £1,400 per year. Details clarify promotion rate and policy.
Famine in Bengal Claims 200 Villagers Weekly
Calcutta reports 200 villagers dying weekly amid a famine outbreak in Malurgrat windowed areas. Residents crowd caves for shelter as malnutrition and starvation intensify.
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Bengal
Calcutta
England Selects Squad for Second Test in Sydney
England name a 16 man squad for the second English team match in Sydney on Thursday. Captain Parkin to return after weeks idle with a fractured Unwin out. selections include Sulllivan Bilaby Iver Foireluch Heowgh and others. two forwards omitted from the 13 chosen.
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England
Parkin
la Fractured Unwin
J. Sullivan
A. Bilaby
Iver
L. Foireluch
Heowgh
C Dskin
J Porkin
Capiadino
W. Thorgess
Wo Williame
J Thameson
A. Bentham
H. Bowman
TH Blom
Ko Fildes
Ho Herden
Missing crewmen from the Italia mission sighted
An airman observer reports sighting three walkers from the Italialundaun party during reconnaissance near a vessel. One figure dropped to the ground while two others waved a flag as the airman prepared to land.
City roads plan stalled by lack of funds
Chief head W K Polls said no new projects would begin in the capital as money is unavailable. emphasis will be on improving existing roads and footpaths. Funds for low level bridge work across Molongloat and Church Ford were trimmed, delaying new road construction until adequate finance is secured.
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Heave
W. K. Polls
Yeaterdey
Church Ford
Flight to Tokio Amid Turbulence Over Pacific
A damaged report from TOKIO notes a seaplane named City of New York encountered heavy weather while approaching Tokio and drawing near a work area. The narrative mentions delays, landing difficulties, and ongoing movements around the port, with unclear details about participants or outcomes.
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Tokio
New York
Australian team Sydney faces lineup changes for Rio match
The Australian squad for Sydney strengthens with two former North Cadet players J Busch and Mavlewn along with Maher joining the lineup. New selections include Wold and Byrne to bolster the backline while Craig shifts to the three quarter line and Hardy captains at full back.
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Tani
North
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Maher
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Ione
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Byrne
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Macarayter
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Hardy
SAR Wo
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CT Garman
J. Coaig
Unk
Cjanth
F. Weissed Ono
Biowh
Yorks
A. Justice
J. Breinhortigo
GO. Troweeke
G. Dempsey
Aim Loruater
Plane Cannot Land ICE-BREAKER to Rescue Virgo Bay
After unfuelling the Russian aviator Chuknovskhy departed to attempt another rescue of three maedtiid men. He returned to the Kerasein to signal rescue by men as ilo alledges. The airman circled four times but remained unable to effect a rescue. The rescued men hailed the helicopter news at the sight of the veruplane. The Kyute mn peris Chat reported progress and hoped to reach the scene within an hour for rescue by tomorrow.
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Virgo Bay
Vedkoslav
Chuknovskhy
Ilo Aledges
Foreign ships freight from our wool
During the Australian wool season Jutt aided foreign shipping firms collected about 62000001 in freight for the carriage of wool to other parts of the world. This is stated to the value of the freight to British pounds.
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Foreion Shipping
Col
Oither Parte
Tasmanian tenders for ferry services between mainland and Launceston
The Tasmanian tender process for ship services linking the mainland with Launceston and Burnie faces unclear numbers as the Attorney General Mr Latham in Canberra notes Government applications and decisions are still pending.
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Launceston
Hurnie
Jeneral
Latham
Gapberra
Smith Campaign In New York Targets Hoover Amid Abroad Image
Governor A Smith met party leaders in New York to align on attacks against Hoover’s English ties and foreign image. Senator Reed criticized Hoover’s life abroad, asserting voters won’t elect someone who spent adulthood overseas and relied on foreign media.
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New York
A. Smith
Hoovers
Benator Reed
Fragmented speech on ministerial post and immigration debate
The text records a disjointed speech debating government roles and national policy. It mentions a ministerial appointment, hints at the idea of replacing English by native speakers, and expresses a controversial view on foreigners coming to the country to live and work. The overall tone is accusatory and nationalist.
Campaign Director Chosen By Smith
John Raseph, chairman of the Geneva Motors Corporation committee, was named director of the Democratic company by Ab Hamilton amid party opposition. The report notes Catholic and other opponents, with a clear hint of internal strife within the party.
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Smith
New York
John Raseph
Geneva Motors Corporation
Ab Hamilth
Haseob
Ton
Oaehelen Catholic
Ilote
Copal Ithag
Britain's Reply To An Anti War Pact Contemplated
The government considers a multilateral war pact reply urgent and aims to address the proposal before the current parliamentary session ends. Communications between His Majesty's Government in India and the Dominions continue, though delays are not their fault.
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London
United States
Britain
India
Dominions
Leases Approved for Government Departments in Sydney and Melbourne
The Executive Council approves new leases for the Department of Works and Railways personnel to occupy space in Sydney and Melbourne buildings. Terms run for two years with two 12 month extension options. Rentals: £1 6s 1d plus for the Sydney site and £95 yearly for the Melbourne site. The Public Service Inspector will also be housed in the same building with a monthly rate of £7 22s 18d per unit, starting after one month.
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Executive Council
Sydney
Molhuurng
Department of Works and Railways
Melbourne
Public Service
Prime Minister outlines Imperial Wire and Cable Conference report
In the Commons today Prime Minister Mr Taldwin said the conference report must be examined by all empires governments. He hoped to publish and agenda a debate in Parliament late in the month. A telegram had been sent to each dominion with details.
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London
Taldwin
House of Commons
Jookingehen
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