Destructive fire destroys Great Pichera Motel at Byron Bay
A fierce fire early Tuesday morning wrecked the Great Pichera Motel in Byron Bay. Several inmates and visitors escaped via balconies as crews fought the blaze. multiple injuries reported and patients taken to hospital. Damages estimated around 10,000 pounds. wind conditions influenced spread.
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Byron Bay
Great Pichera
Haaly Forrest
Aumer
Mere Davie
Anthony Feros
Eritl
Valpin
Moullen
Debt reductions and interest rate shifts cited in Commonwealth report
A nineteenth century style report notes debt charge reductions in public obligations, citing the interest rate drop from 12 18 0 to 8 127K per cent and a lower burden on population. It mentions the Internal Service Law and financial measures across Australia and London authorities.
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Tee Commonwealth
Junie
London
Joan Immues
Treumury
Securi Af
Serontmante i Commonwealth
Minister Visits Scene of Crime in Sydney
A minister visits the scene of a crime in Sydney. The report notes Norman Stead and Leighton Barney as involved figures. It mentions a Monday seating and a possible government action in Parliament regarding the incident.
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Sydney
Barqguurn
Norman Stead
Demas
Leighton Baaney
French Resumption Delayed Amid Industrial Tensions
London reports indicate union leaders claim air strike for resumption but employers resist. Paris sees miners and other groups responding as Premier Blum and police chief Quihard pursue peace. Provinces face strikes spreading across rail and mining sectors with factory stores affected and tensions rising.
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London
Industria
Agreemante
Aummane
Paris
Wr. Blum
Quichard
Franc Recovers in Markets Amid Currency Rally
The French franc led a rally as M. Mlum’s deviation of pulley influenced market sentiment. Other continental gold currencies strengthened in sympathy while the franc regained ground on the Exchange.
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London
M. Mlum
Suez Canal Seen As Permanently Neutral Under Treaty
At the annual meeting of the Suez Canal authorities the Marquis de Wayne stressed permanent and absolute neutrality guaranteed by the 1888 International Convention and affirmed by the Versailles Treaty. He said the canal would remain open to all ships in war or peace and could not be used to enforce a blockade. Any power trying to block usage would trigger war-like consequences.
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Paria
Te Wayne
Suez Canal
Versailles
Amy Power
Sequel in wounding of woos stirs patrols at night
In Palestine and Jerusalem on Monday, authorities described convoy actions by Bameron High forces as they deployed from armoured cars to clear trenches and drive 400 lampers after four hours. Snipers then fired on billets in Hebron and Jenin while police moved to Nablus. Five bombs targeted a girls’ penthouse area near Gas, damaging a main hallway.
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Jerusalem
Woos
Bameron
Sanders
Hebron
Jenin
Nablus
poHent
Postage Rates Debate at Imperial Press Conference
Keith Murdoch of Melbourne urged Britain to cut imperial newspaper postage rates at the Imperial Press Union Conference in London. Delegates backed a lower imperial rate for newspapers and asked the government to pursue cheaper cable and wire services and lower terminal charges.
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London
Monuy
Fnpire Presa Unione
Keith Murdoch
Meibuitenn
Britlatt
Doeninina
Finland
Lie Imperial
Ani
Taut Arene
Postaasties Ueneral
Peatantr
Hrunh
Depmtn
Shearers Strike Feud Draws A W U Tour
militants urge strike in the shearing industry as the A W U and the Pastoral workers union clash over arbitration. The A W U promotes wage arbitration while the Pastoral union pushes a general strike. An attempt to reverse a 28 percent wage demand failed 43 to 12.
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Bydney
Branet
A.W. Dalton
J. McNeil
A.W.U
Pastoral Forkera’ Union
Isers
Seamen's Meeting Questioned Tax Burden on Public Servants
At a Sydney seamen's union gathering Sir Robert Guerin urged addressing the bar of the Home on the Pub lc Bervanta bill. The discussion criticized public servants for earnings-related burdens while they seek exemptions, noting August 382 reductions. The meeting, with party support, considered a tax renewal measure amid calls for a fair share of public costs.
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Sydney
Cosinell
Robert Gurrum
Robert Gueran
Eieg Elvac
Die Rebert
Seamen's Union
Ita Incklance
Crowes Mas
Theamproyecu
Pnally
Keenan
Police Inquiry Melbourne Report On Shooting Inquiries
Police inquiry unfolds in Melbourne tomorrow at the chief commissioner level. The first witness is expected to be Commissioner nf Poller and Mr. Brophy may follow, with officials detailing the shooting incident.
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Melbourne
Turaday
Buperintira
Ber. Brophy
Repulse Returns to Active List After Refit
HMS Repulse, rebuilt at an estimated cost of £1,400,000, sails from Portsmouth to join the Mediterranean fleet replacing HMS Renown which heads home for reconstruction costing around £120,000. The return marks the ship’s reentry into active service.
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London
Repulse
Portsmouth
Mediterranean
HM Renown
Home
Workmen Escape Death In Falling Hazard
Sydney workers narrowly escaped serious harm when scaffolding collapsed on the third floor of a Dunk of Adelaide building. Gagell clung to a protective frame and was rescued uninjured, while King fell to the footpath but survived. Fire and emergency crews responded to the scene.
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Sydney
Adelaide
George ‘Bereet
Janes
Gagell
Jack King
Alraer
Stand Collapse Kills 30 in Bucharest Parade
A grandstand collapse at a King Carol restoration anniversary parade in Bucharest kills 30 and injures about 500. Queen Marie, President Benes, and royal family members witnessed the disaster as rescuers pulled survivors from the wreckage amid chaotic scenes and a thunderlike crash.
Britain to resume war debt payments to United States
Washington reports Britain's ambassador informed the State Department that Britain will normalise debt payments overdue on war debts with exceptions forPinial Ve Lake acts. The nation owes 1806,000,000 dollars, bringing total arrears to 688,000,000 dollars.
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Washington
States Department
Britain
Pinial Ve Lake
Relatives of display participants face hospital surge
An incident left 485 people hospitalized with many housed privately. Officials froze overlay items and detained six contractors and engineers who worked on the wand. An architect reportedly committed suicide, and crowds protested outside the mayor’s home over contract approvals. A radical inquiry has begun as the King’s imperial delegation distributes aid to victims’ families.
Travel Privileges Sought for Retired Railway Workers
A meeting of the U.A.P. Council urged the Government to grant travel privileges to railway employees compulsorily retired before age 95. The aim is to restore the rail travel rights they would have earned had they remained in service.
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Sydney
U.A.P. Council
Man Rescued After Fall of Earth Incident
Rydney Turwiay Airnest Woolmer, 40, of Brookvale, was buried under earth at Mauly Brink and Te Gu Ltd works, dug out by coworkers, and revived on site before being taken to hospital for treatment.
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Rydney, Turwiay Airnest Woolmer
Brookvale
Mauly Brink and Te Gu, Ltd
Teorks Uratay
York Mates
Union Attacks State UAP Members
A fragmented report notes reports of clashes as unions confront State UAP members. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate internal conflict and union action within the state political group.
Everest Expedition Abandons Attempt After Ice Fall Near Camp
Leader Hugh Mulledgs reports Everest expedition halted after two climbers Wynn Farris and Shipton narrowly escaped death when an ice cliff split and avalanched near Camp 4. A reconnaissance warned against camping on the unstable slopes as monsoon weather waned. the team decides to abandon the climb for the year.
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Mt. Everest
Wynn Farris
Shipton
Cnry
Harris
Hele Bokt
Ivalupes
Mt. Frerea
Cheretort
Murder Charge After Killing at Kinglake Kiosk
Willem Morgan was found unconscious at a Kinglake refreshment kiosk on May 17. Labourer Francis George Kelly, 81, charged with murder, shown with bloodied axe in court. Annie Thompson testified she saw a man resembling Kelly near the kiosk window and walking away after the assault. Constable Beaton described Morgan’s bloodied face and surrounding blood pools.
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Melbourne
Willem Morgan
Kinglake
Francis George Kelly
Marwan
Annie Thompson
Kelly
Morgan
Beaton
Appeal Fails in Vicars Murder Case
Melbourne reports that the High Court today denied leave to appeal a vicar murder conviction. Reverend Harold Laceby Cecil of St Saviour's Anglican Church, Witsray, Cornellua, remains under sentence.
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Melbourne
Tuewtay
Oil Court
Eaward Lar
Harold Laceby Cecil
St. Saviour's Anglican Church
Witsray
Cornellua
Dent
Pilot Dies in Balkan City Crash
A military aircraft crashed over Raguna city, exploding on impact and setting fires. The pilot and an observer were killed. Two civilians died and 42 people were injured.
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Balkan City
Balarada
Raguna
Alent
Motion for BAA Officer Licensing System
A scrambled report from London describes an officer motion regarding the BAA and licensing systems. It mentions Taewang Aydney and Commodore Goble in connection with customs and import controls under Commonwealth governance.
English Team London Selections Rise From Yorkshire Form
Lene Warburton earns final matches after strong showing against Yorkshire where he dismissed batsmen. Mitchell Sellars and Wood combined for 42 runs in 25 overs, boosting Warburton’s fast medium pace and swing. Critics hail him as possibly England's best medium bowler and note 1833 league success with 405 wickets at 7.23. Debate grows over Allen's captaincy versus Wyatt with Tyrebull or Holmes as potential successors.
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London
Lene Warburton
Yorkshire
Mitchell
Sellars
Land Wood
Higeon
Warburton
England
Janis
Australian Olympic Team Prepares in Europe Tour
The Australian Olympic team plans a European training tour starting with arrival in Marseille on June 18 and a shift to Paris on June 24 before heading to Cologne and then Bertie before settling in the Olympic village. The schedule emphasizes training nights and travel between key European cities en route to Paris.
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London
Europe
Marseilles
Paris
Cologne
Bertie
Mee Olympis
Broken Hill Trades Agree 40 Hour Week Plan
Shop employees in Broken Hill will work 40 hours a week under an ALB conference with traders' representatives. The Barter Industrial Council asked for a five day 40 hour week, but traders refined the plan to five and a half days.
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Broken Hill
ALB
Barter Industrial Council
Granzier Estate Maintenance Dispute Heard in Equity Court
In Sydney Equity Court Chief Justice Long-Innes heard two daughters of the late Oakriew farmer Grasser seek higher maintenance from the Finn estate. Alice Marks and Mrs Rhinfeld testified the father was strict and parsimonious while sons Michael Finn junior and Lao Pad Dick Flinn spoke of his kindness. The case was adjourned.
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Sydney
Equity Court
Long-Innes
Oakriew
Wagga
Mra
Alice Therese Marks
Rhinfeld
Finn
Prater
Marks
British Planes No Inferiority to American
Sydney Trader declares British aircraft are on par with American designs. He notes English planes can perform well in cargo and freight roles in New Guinea and mentions a twin-engine monoplane purchased for Rabaul and a Mascot built Gannet monoplane ready for testing. Negotiations with the Commonwealth Government seek a permit for service on the New Guinea Australia route.
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Sydney
Tuomay
Wvater
Ing
Aircraf
New Guinea
Uke
England
Rabaul
Gulnea
Australia
Four Men Charged With Bank Fraud In Australia Case
Five men faced charges at General Sessions alleging involvement in a Union Bank fraud scheme. The bank claimed cheques totaling 4800 pounds were forged or diverted through accounts opened in Sydney and Melbourne. Prosecution asserts cheques drawn on Union Bank and cashed across multiple locations while funds went astray.
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Union Bank
Tr Wau
Sovermt
Vita
Sydney
Amounle Ware
AMLIN
Moetingg
Union Bank Ronny
Erale
Taifer
Fovind Emmele
Road Fatality Case In Central Criminal Court
Reymour Patrick Bush, aged 1, a military pensioner, was charged with causing the death of pedestrian Mrs Eton Barker, 47, in a road accident alleged to be driven by the accused. Dr John MacPherson testified doubts about the defendant’s fitness for trial due to ill health and a serious condition. The trial was adjourned with further steps to be taken by the Crown Law Department.
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Central Criminal Court
Reymour Patrick Bush
Eton Barker
John MacPherson
Justice Trust
Crown Law Department
Burt Wae
Davis Cup Match Summary Shows Slavs Triumph Against France
In a Davis Cup tie, Yugoslavia defeated France as Panes and teammates delivered strong performances. The match highlighted rising players and solid team coordination, signaling a shift in international competition dynamics.
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Carol
Hoy
Nial
Nicholas
Mich
U.S.A
U.A.P
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Tuomi
Everest
Hugh Mulledgs
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Killy
Vicar
Cornelius
Tev
Harold Lareby Geet
Aydney
Taewang
Commodore Goble
Salon
Mitof Glass
Grazier's
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