Railways chief defended amid Cabinet support
Adverse criticism of Chief Commissioner of Railways Mr Clapp is countered by Cabinet unity after acknowledging past mistakes. Officials note improved passenger services and a push into revenue-boosting ventures while outlining cost pressures from higher materials and wages. Despite deficits, prospects in wool, wheat, and dairying are favorable and Australian wheat purchases have stabilized prices.
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Railways
Clapp
Tunnecliffe
Victoria
Aussie
Wien
Lidia
Australia
Melbourne's War Memorial rises on Shrine site
The foundations of Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance are taking shape on the Do main overlooking St Kilda Road. When finished the memorial will be an imposing structure. Proponents say it commemorates Victorians who died in the Great War amid debate on funds allocation.
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Melburine
Domain
St. Kilda Road
Melbourne
Kilda Road
The Financial Future and Australian Deficit
The article reports a public notice by the Australian pectoral treasurer Dr Page warning of a coming deficit for the new financial year after ministers failed to meet optimistic predictions. It cites a National Bank summary noting strong loan volumes but a shift from high to lower priced goods, and a weak building and dining industry with rising vacancies and dull demand.
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Page
Australia
National Bank
Liffler
High Brow Squabbles Over University Salaries
The article depicts a University council dispute where professors clash over salaries. Professor Laby notes persistent focus on salaries, while Professor Berry threatens to resign amid talk of a large year end surplus. Laby cites Burns to argue pay fears are unfounded as funds remain to cover a basic wage. The scene ends with a professor grabbing his coat and leaving in frustration.
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Rordhl
Laby
Berry
Further Political Trouble In Victoria Deepens
Willy, the people of Victoria turn attention to political matters as Mr Horan notes potential half a million in needs. Ministers claim funds are tight and revenue measures are needed. Meanwhile, concerns rise over early release of prisoners tied to political maneuvering. Public calls grow for explanations and accountability amid Labour government turbulence.
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Willy
Victoria
Mr. Horan
Hay
Cannes
Labour
Caxton's Great Work First English Book Discovered
A vellum fragment found at the London Record Office behind Kent Street proves Caxton printed England's first English book in Bruges before 1474. The imprint is Caxton's translation of Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye with ties to Colard Mansion, tied to John Rylands Library. It hints at his rapid return after Charles the Bold's defeat and notes his prolific Bruges and English publications totaling about a hundred.
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London
Record Office
Kent Street
England
Joshn Batit
Abinston
Henry Langley
Caxton
John Rylands
Manchester
A. W. Dollard
Lis
Bruges
Wynpyn de Worle
Foreman
Tig White
Wade
Caxtuna
brodicHon
Luvin Caxton
Cratstelion
Bruges, and Ay Rhane
Bagimnd
Europe
Bnael- Hess
Grugis
Low Countries
Foun
Linas
Gemany
Gutenberg
Urage
Colard Mansion
Engteh
Coxton
Trove
Charles the Bold
Westminster
Red Dale
John Fylands
Eiroga
Italia feud sparks demand for expedition report
In Oslo and across Europe protest grows over Italian coverage of a polar expedition. Critics accuse Italian press of biased reporting and demand full publication of the expedition’s complete account, citing attacks on Amundsen and Guilbaud as a catalyst for the uproar.
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Oslo
Crittelam
Italy
Mt Tours
Amundsen
Guilbaud
Open Air Meeting in Kingston Shopping Centre
An open air meeting at Kingston Shopping Centre continues tonight with speakers Meiers, J. Crapp, J. Babarls, and Stephens leading as the Abeakern of the No Licence Leagues at Tanpuien.
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Meiers
J. 3. Crapp
J. KB
Banarls
Stephens
Kingston
Death of Allan Hughes, shipping leader in London
The death is announced of Mr Allan Hughes, chairman of Medora Steam Navigation Company Ltd and the Australian Shipping Conference, in London on a Wednesday. He led major maritime interests and industry bodies.
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London
Allan Hughes
Medora Steam Navigation Company, Ltd
Australian Shipping Conference
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Monaro Street
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Anthony
Sydney
Anthony Horderns
Anthony Hordern & Sons, Ltd
Brickfield Hill
Brodie’s
AIR Water and Crankcase Service
Canberra & District Progress
Apciting
Canberra Times
H. Clapp
E. J. Hog Preminot
Astorte
Dr. Johnson
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Canberra Cinies
Commonwealth
Federal Capital Press of Australia, Ltd
Ainslie, F.C.T
Italia
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Cranbrook School
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Rose
Double Bay
Lord Bishop of London
Borerect Perkins
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Miller
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Hayes & Hussein
Ladd
Eastlake
Stacey & Co
Menuka
W. Highland & Co
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