Speed Limits Fixed for City and Territory Areas
The Commonwealth Government Gazette announces speed limits for motor vehicles in the Federal Capital Territory. Maximum speeds are 40 mph within the city, 20 mph outside, 20 mph for motor ferries and omnibuses over two tons, 15 mph for heavier unladen weights, with lower caps near rails, schools, government offices, bridges, and public entrances. Restrictions apply at crossings and in areas marked by roadside notices.
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Federal Capital Territory
Commission
Acton
Patterson Elbow Bones Displaced in London
Gerald Patterson received treatment from bone setter Dr Make to realign his elbow and wrist after a dislocation. The pain has subsided and his arm is supported as it heals. He hopes to resume practice within a week and possibly play in the Wimbledon Carnival.
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London
Gerald Patterson
Make
Patterson
Penny tip tensions at Glasgow hotel spark staff protest
A dispute at a Glasgow hotel involving Australian travelers flared over penny tips given to waiters. Friction among guests and staff led to a demonstrated protest, but the issue was later resolved.
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London
Clasgow
Calous Driver Charged With Manslaughter at Criminal Court
Henry Lathim Barnes aged 27 faced manslaughter charges in a case arising from the death of Frederick Kirby after a motorcycle collision with Barnes car near Katoomba. The Crown alleged Barnes left the scene and later returned, with witnesses noting he appeared intoxicated and spat at a constable.
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Rydney
Auhé Contes Criminal Court
Henry Lathim Barnes
Frederick Kirby
Katoomba
Munner
Kirby
Haores
Holumin
Pernen
Biel
Barnes
Medron
Southern Cross Ready For Last Stage Flight
Suva reports the Southern Cross prepared for a 2 p.m. takeoff, after fuel delays at Naselai Beach. Kingsford Smith and Ulm depart with the plane, Lyons and Warner to join later, amid crowds including the Suva mayor. Flight to Maselal Beach expected to take about 24 minutes, dependent on wet arrangements.
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Suva
Naselai Beach
Ruva
Aouthern Crom Haa
Uva
Maselal Beach
Kingsford Smith
Ulm
Lyons
Warner
Victoria Ark Parade
Amith
Maselal
Nandal
Fptoneer
Buva
Grant to British and Australian fund Pacific flight
The Cabinet decided to honour the Lang Government pledge by granting £2,500 to British and Australian for completing the Pacific flight. Acting Premier Huttenshaw announced the decision after a Cabinet meeting. The Lang Government had guaranteed £4,800, but the present government repudiated the grant.
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Bydney
Lang
Bnith
Aim
Huttenshaw
Lung
Preent
Meat Ring Rise In Pork Prices Angers Canberra Homeowners
Canberra homeowners protest meat price hikes by master butchers as pork costs jump from 1/ to 1/4 per lb, plus a carnage charge of Id per lb, boosting sale prices by about 42 percent. Residents report fortnightly bills rising with little notice and fear of further extortion.
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Homewivex
Pon
Marine cooks dispute prompts government intervention
The Commonwealth plans action over the dislocation of shipping services caused by the marine cooks dispute. Commonwealth Shipowners will operate vessels without cooks while the Australian Council of Trades Unions seeks Commonwealth Arbitration to intervene.
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Commonwealth Coint
Commonwealth Shipowners
Australian Council of Trades Unions
Commonwealth Arbitration
Fuelling Slow Suva Atop Winds Amid Skies
A garbled report describes a tense scene with a windward clash and taunts during a fueling attempt near Nasotal Wanda. Fragments indicate dangerous surf and a hazardous proceeding marked by glow and account of a very bad sea state.
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Suva
Phurday
Wanda
Flying Boats Arrival At Perth Sparks Crowd Rumors
A flotilla of four Dritiah super marine flying boats landed on the Awan River in Perth. A large crowd gathered on the riverbank as rumors spread that a mechanic named Khaw connected to a figure called Lawrence of Arabtit may be aboard.
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Perth
Dritiah Super Marine
Awan
Mtin
Ninehinen
Khaw
Lawrence
Secret ballot urged in Cook workers dispute
In RwDney on Thursday authorities stated the latest merger proposal for Mariar Cook's group. Cooks favor a secret ballot and a mass meeting to decide, hoping for a return to work. A leading member of the Mooka Union questioned whether the dispute should have begun.
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Rwdney
Mariar Cook
Aympm
Mooka' Union
Federal Action To Man The Ships In Parliament
The Prime Minister told the House of Representatives that the Commonwealth would consider taking action to man ships with volunteer labour amid shifting shipping disruption. Trade unions and Tasmania debates cloud decisions while mail services across Tasmanian routes remain unbroken unless conditions worsen. The government refused to subsidy all ports and emphasized obligations to sustain Tasmanian links to the mainland.
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Commonwealth
House of Representatives
Seabrook
Franklin
Bruce
Tasmania
B. C. Riley
Cook
Huddart Parker
Zealandia
Tasman
Australian Grant Talk Delayed Until Aviators Return
The Prime Minister hints at possible continuation of the £2500 grant from the New South Wales Government to trans-Pacific flyers to cover flight costs estimated at £16,000. No announcement is expected until the aviators reach Australia, then likely on the Government of the Home.
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Bruce
New South Wake
Australia
Broadcast planned from four capitals on Kingsford Smith landing
The Postmaster-General's Department announced a coordinated broadcast description of Kingsford Smith's landing in the Southern Cross to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. It warned interruptions and possibly imperfect voice reproduction.
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Meldovene
Sciing
Ioel Telegapha
Haldane
Depa
Briabane
Kingsford Smith
Southern Cross
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Adulaide
Anti-War Pact Debate Likely In Parliament Next Week
It appears members will be offered a chance to discuss the United States government proposals for outlawing war before the House of Representatives. The Prime Minister signaled that once the full terms of the American note arrive, a discussion will be arranged. Government circles aim to set aside time next week for debate, while opposition plans to press Labour policy on this pivotal issue.
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House of Representatives
United States
Poison Gas Question in Commons
In the House of Commons Worthington said a small quantity of poison gas used for experimental purposes caused the Hamburg explosion. Sir Arthur Henderson admitted no special regulations prevented its use in large population centres with certain safeguards.
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Lonnon
Worthington Vanka
Hous of Commons
Hamburg
Arthur Hendrecon
Information Is Being Obtained Sparks House Exchange
In the House of Representatives a member attempted to question the minister about information being obtained. The minister Kir Keville Mewar responded that the information was being obtained, prompting a prolonged exchange as the member struggled to phrase a final question. The session turned on the phrase and the minister's reply.
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Kir Keville
Mewar
Riniap
RS. LEAGUE TO APPEAL FOR FUNDS IN SYDNEY
EYDNEY Thursday. The oct ngrommeer (Mr Buttenshaw) fall today that the flora had accepted the Government's invitation to a State tunceon. The Returned Soldiers' League will stage the first entertainment. The Keagoe hen decided to urge ail subbranches to appeal for funds to wipe out the losses endured. Col. Grindsmead, controller of Civic Aviation, left for Brisbane by air. He flew Melbourne to Sydney yesterday. Civic Com munionera will extend a civic reception to the fiera on their arrival in Sydney Monday.
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Eydney
Buttenshaw
Returned Soldiers’ League
Mets
Civic Aviation
Col. Grindsmead
Brisbane
Melbourne
Sydney
Civic Communionera
Fitera
Aydney
Moniny
Canberra as Tourist Resort Draws World Interest
Victor Ryan of South Australia’s Government Immigration and Tourist Bureau vacationed in Canberra. He visited Hotel Wellington and toured the Territory, praising Canberra’s development and foreseeing it becoming a tourist draw for work-minded travelers. He advocated concession fares for inter-state visitors and reciprocal arrangements between travel bureaux.
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Victor Ryan
Devernment Immigration and Tourist Bureau
South Australia
Canberra
Wellington
Broken
Mydney
Ryan
Austrada
Moberra
Tw City
Aurista
Melbourne
Sydney
Timber Workers Case in Court In Melbourne
In the Federal Arbitration Court hearing the 18th timber workers case, union advocate Howe urged Judge Lakin to insert preference for union members in the award. He argued such a clause would benefit employers by avoiding stop-work meetings to recruit workers, while opposing counsel cited potential employer bias. The judge warned of penalties for alleged union-related discrimination and the hearing continued on questions of fairness and union support.
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Melbourne
Howe
Lakin
Horo
Bowera
NLW
Cork
Lukin
Shipowners propose crew self provisioning if cooks strike
After a maritime conference the shipowners announced a plan to maintain essential services and pay recognized victualing rates to crew members, letting crews arrange meals themselves. The Loongana voyage to Launceston Tuesday will test acceptance. Cooks’ union members plan unclear actions upon boat's Melburne return, with officials reticent.
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Marine Cooks’ Union
pAsengers
Launceston
Melburne
Cooka
Cooks
Eeames‘s Union
Riot disrupts Paris murder trial of Mestering in court
Paris court scenes during the resumed Mus tering case turn chaotic as the judge and family face a melee at the entrance. A riot erupts with blows to attendees including the judge’s wife who collapses, his wife’s necklace and handbag reportedly stolen amid the disruption.
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Paris
Bagan
Mestering Ia
Traphens
France
Erethens
Megterino
Mesterino
Tasmanian steamship dispute prompts urged resumption talks
Mr J Weir in Melbourne urges shipowners and unions to keep steamers running between the mainland and Tasmania. The idea of exempting Tasmanian steamers is under serious consideration by Melbourne marine cooks, with Mr Tudehope advised to push this at a Sydney meeting.
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J. Weir
Melbourne
Mainland
Tasmanis
Marine Cooks
Tudehope Ia
Sydney
Immortality Claim Sparks Controversy in Lodge Book
London reports on Sir Oliver Lodge arguing for personal immortality amid Dr Arthur Keith’s death doubt. Lodge contends existence continues in new form beyond the body. A courtroom scene unfolds as a wife testifies amid distress, the judge ordering her removal from the dock.
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London
Mir Oliver Lodge
Arthur Keith
Kir Oliver
Antarctic Flight Plans From Amsterdam to London
Captain George Wilkins and Eleiean arrived at Croydon aboard a German air ship from Amsterdam and will remain in London until June 19 before traveling by ocean liner to America. The South Polar expedition is planned for November 5 with a flight from Kine Edward to Graham Land over 2,600 miles, a region never fully seen by man. companions have yet to be chosen as Witkine weighs feasibility of a transover air service reducing distance from America to China.
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Ciptein
George Wilkins
Eleiean
Croydon
Amsterdam
London
Moamer
America
Gray Dara
Rom
Edward
Graham Land
Witkine
China
Yarrowlumla Shire seeks funding to repair Queanbeyan Goulburn road
The council met to urge the N B W Mintimer for Local Government to approach the Federal Government for grants to maintain the Queanbeyan to Goulburn main road until Canberra via Collector is completed. It also asks the NSW Main Roads Board to declare the Yas road within Yarrowlumla Shire a state road, relieving the board of maintenance and shifting greater funding to the two routes.
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Yarrowlumla
Ttn
N.B.W. Mintimer
Queanbeyan
Goulburn
Canberra
New South Wales Main Roads Board
Michelago
Yas Road
Yarno@lumia
Goste
Prosecution Hearing Pending in Sydney Betting Case
The Commission for Police stated that prosecutions for betting are pending in Sydney. The Australian Coursing Association was referenced as part of the inquiry context, with the hearing set for Thursday.
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Sydney
The
Commission For Police
Murder charge in Clyde wife death case Delaney cited
Rebecca Dal Delaney died May 14 at Clyde with severe injuries. James Thomas Delaney, her husband and a jute and bag dealer, is charged with murder. Crown will call 24 witnesses. Inquest opened with testimony of blood stains and torn clothing.
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Rydnet
Rebecca Dal
Clyde
James Thomas Delaney
Hergeant
Delaney
Lena
Delaney Maid
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Yyarrowlumla Shire
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