Anstey Testifies on 1919 Election Offer Before Commission
Sydney reports Mr Frank Anstey MHR appearing before the Royal Commission into political graft delegations. He refused to name the man who allegedly offered him money to withdraw from the 1919 election for the Nationalist Party. Anstey described the Nationalists as born in corruption and said Labour split over conscription. He recalled leaving Australia with little funds and being aided by Sir Joseph Cook, and indicated a withdrawal would have harmed Labour morale.
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Sydney
Frank Anstey
Royal Commission
Reholes
Anstey
Labour
Melbourne
Analy
Lamb
Mr. Lamb
Rourke
Mr. Anstey
Hia
Australia
London
Joseph Cook
Anstey Reveals Pressure to Sell Seat in Labor Inquiry
Witness described Labour low point and said any Labour man could hold the seat now. Anstey recalled winning it from Mr Lamb and facing a bribery offer to switch sides. He said he would have sold more than a seat and refused to name the offeror. Inquiry adjourned to Saturday.
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Lamb
Yves
Thia Commission
Mr. Lamb
Mr Lamb
Aold Rourke
Rourke
Lam
Mr Anstey
England
Nother
Theatore
Anstey
Nationalist Party
Markets show no price change in new bids for producers' society
Markets report no alteration in prices for new bidding as the Producers' Distributing Society argues against reductions amid steady arrivals. Butter and cheese steady demand. bacon sells well at current rates. Quotes cover butter, cheese, eggs, bacon, honey, potatoes, vegetables, dairy products, and flour with varied old and new world tonnage and per cwt or per ton prices.
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Producers’ Distributing Society
Fruit and Vegetables Trade Steady at Rydeny Market
Trade was steady at the fruit and vegetable market in Rydeny on Thursday. Quotations list numerous items with varied prices for apples, pears, grapes, citrus, stone fruits, and vegetables, including special notes on firmer celery and other greens.
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Rydney
Bowen
Quernaland
Forage and Produce Quoted in Alexandria Market Report
A brief Alexandria market note records a short yarding of forage and a general dull potatoes market due to abundant Victoria supplies. Prices listed include wheaten chaff 0/10 to 7/10, lucerne chaff up to 7/10, lucerne hay around 3 to 4, onions and potatoes with varied local and regional prices, wheat 6/9 per bushel, and other items such as chocolate and wood products with assorted rates.
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Bydney
Alexandria
Victoria
Lucerne
Sweden
Manuka Protest Over Ainslie Match Result
Manuka protests the Ainslie game after a disputed goal not signalled. they lost by five points. The protest will be considered at the league meeting next Wednesday.
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Manuke
Ainslie
Tin Hares Appeal Refused By High Court Of Australia
The High Court of Australia refused to allow an appeal against the Full Court of NSW ruling on tin hare betting. The court held that mechanical hare racing was not coursing. The case involved betting at Epping Racecourse and the definition of coursing in the sport. The decision allows an appeal only to the Privy Council.
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Aydney
High Court of Australia
NUBLW
N.A.W
Cane
Epping
Flannery
K.C
Privy Council
David MelLaughlin
New South Wales
Campbell
Qingher
Fullaurt
Golf Club Sees Record Canberra Entries On Saturdays
Canberra golfers continue strong interest with average entries near 40 weekly. To reduce delays a start time booking system is posted at the club house for the following Saturday's events. Intending players may place names opposite preferred times and wait only for a vacancy if they are ready at the first tee. Members urged to cooperate with the committee to run the system properly. A handicap tournament is planned for Saturday sext, with the main round of match play in the club championships for 1927-1928 scheduled.
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Canberra
Death verdict in self-inflicted fall at Long May gaol
Coroner returned a verdict that Alfred Taylor aged 66 died by his own actions while an inmate at Long May gaol. Evidence showed Taylor had been sentenced in New Zealand to two months for cheering and was transported to Maltland gaol. He died by a gunshot to the head, 20 feet below, with authorities found not to be to blame for his death.
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Aydney
Thiurmlay
Alfred Taylor
Long May
Taylor
New Zealand
Maltland
Ier
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Traversal Plan Through Towns Ends in Brisbane
A traveler will visit Rockhampton Towneville Cairna Atherton Glaistons and Rundaterg, with final return to Brisbane scheduled for July 36 according to the itinerary.
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Rockhampton
Towneville
Cairna
Atherton
Glaistons
Rundaterg
Brisbane
Sydney stock exchange prices and listed investments
Yesterday's sates included Commonwealth loans and various government and company securities. Items range from Commonwealth loans at 1 percent to mining and miscellaneous shares with values noted, including Ot. and Australian outfits, with prices like 128, 1948, 108/6, and others across sectors.
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ANKE
Wea of
Hydney
Elney Ferries
Whurance
iQuernaland
United
Arewery
Tooth
Anthony Hordern
David Jones
Dunlop Rubber
Gartrell White
Gordon and Goteh
Hackshall. Com
Howard Amith
Marcus Clark
McDowelln
Morris Hedstrom
P.eters
Smith and Waddington
Sun Newspapers
Union Theatre
Wilcox
Mofflin
Yollow Chica
Yellow Carriera
Mining
Grand National candidates schooling privately for steeplechase
Both horses are reported to be schooling exceptionally well in private in view of the Grand National Steeplechase, in which both are entered.
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Royal Miliary College
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