Jervis Bay Arrival at Colombo During Rebel Stowaway Drama
An official message reports guards from HMS Bramble boarded the Jervis Bay at midnight to subdue stowaways who had seized a perilous post on the ship near Colombo. The mutineers were captured with the crew and naval ratings assisting, amid public speculation about crew disaffection and a dramatic sequence of events unfolding aboard the Commonwealth liner.
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London
H.M.S. Bravel
Jervis Hay
Jervis Bay
HLS
Courat
Colombo
Admiralty
DiskenEg
Om Ving
Posal Dfierr
Cable Ooffieen
Colomtin
Daniel
Tunnel
Inquiry on Board Suet Secrecy Preserved
Fragmented report notes an inquiry aboard a vessel with secrecy and restricted landing. Officials restricted public access as the inquiry concluded with precautions observed and the crew not landing until completion. A Suffolk arrival and a return voyage to Trin cofalee are mentioned in the damaged text.
Nekton Appeals Deportation Order to Privy Council
A Geneva message reports Mr. O. F. Nekton has instructed London lawyers to appeal his deportation to the Privy Council. He argues New York law 1627 has no provision for appeal and vows to press the challenge despite hardships.
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London
Geneva
O. F. Nekton
Kumoa
Privy Council
Bisley Team Ready For Targets In Austria
The Austrian riflemen preparing for Hisley completed a fortnight's aircra flight training. Officers are satisfied with the riflemen's form as they shoot under winter King Prize conditions. Scores include McElwe 8 of 105, Armstrong 97, Harrison 95, Mutton 82, Robertson 82.
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London
al Hisley
Aircrais
McElwe
Armstrong
Harrison
Jucrke
Davey
Lainey
Green
Mutton
Ore
Bunton
Ray
Walker
Nelson M
Robertson
British Troops Move Toward Kallan Mining Authority
A British battalion marches from Wel-hal-Wel to Tondshan the Kallan mining administration HQ to quell unrest caused by Chihi and Shantung trope amid rising anxiety. Forces aim to protect British and Chinese lives and property in the area.
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London
Tondshan
Kallan Mining Administration
Chihi
Shantung
Maling Dismissed After Rejected Resignation in Melbourne
Civic Commissioners dismissed S. Y. Maling from the Electricity Department deputy general manager post. They confirmed suspension and ordered he repay 10 600 to the city. The resignation dated June 1 was not accepted and further inquiries into council administration were ordered.
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Sydney
Civic Commissioners
5. Y. Maling
Electricity Department
City Council
Maling
Harvey
More Inquiries Expected in Civic Administration
Melbourne official Moriay states that beyond the Sydney Clay County Council contracts inquiry, additional serious charges will require investigation and a six month judge led inquiry. He criticizes staff levels as excessive, citing undue influence and unnecessary appointments as a problem found by the commission.
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Melbourne
Moriay
WH. L. Morion
Ely Enginert
Sydney
Fatheres
Tour de France Progress Noted With 108 Km Stage
The Tour de France continued with a 108 kilometre stage from Pordeaux to Hundoyck. Australian riders Opperman and Watson finished ninth and tenth respectively.
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Taris
Pordeaux
Hundoyck
Opperman
Watson
Airship plans advance after continental study
The Australian inventor plans to fly an airship to rally in 12 days after returning from studies on the continent. Construction is expected to be completed in five weeks with Mr. B.K. Turner, formerly a Ra4 engineer, advising Mr. Campbell on the project.
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London
Eviakor
Ralla
Bk, Turner
Ips
Campbell
Ships Manned as Shipowners Call for Crews
Many seamen answered calls for crew today at the Shipping Master’s Office. Crews were selected for the steamers Zealandia and another unnamed ship with little difficulty. Additional calls for crews are expected throughout the day for other vessels.
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Zealandia
Melbourne Port Seamen Sign On For 300 Crews
In Melbourne crowds gathered as crews were picked up for Ave ships today. About 300 seamen signed on amid a bustling wharf scene with extensive activity before the long voyage.
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Melbourne
Garen
Chief Silent on Morton Statements
Civic Commissioner Mr Fleming declined to comment on Mr Morton’s recent statements as reported in Sydney on Monday by The Chief.
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Sydney
Mr. Fleming
Morton
Air service plan links Rangoon to Indo China route
Commandant Glaise reports a commercial air service from Rangoon to Winh in Annam on the Gulf of Tongking. The service will run with the British Government airline Australia, linking Rangoon and Indo-China. A bureau of commercial aviation may be set up in French Indo-China to promote the service, aiming to bring Indo-China within a day of France.
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Tandon
Glaise
Rangoon
Winh
Annam
Gulf of Tongking
Ile
Hrithah
The
Australia
Indo-China
France
England Reports Gains in Employment and Wages
England's unemployment remains a grave problem yet 635,000 more people are at work than four years ago. Wages contribute £100,000,000 more in buying power each year, according to Lord Hailsham who also notes overall improvement.
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London
Rugby
Lord Hailsham
Bicycle race mishaps leave riders injured and ranked
Bainbridge and Osborne finished further back as Opperman punctured and crashed with a motorcycle. Claborne punctured twice and Bainbridge also collided. In aggregate Opperman placed 12th, Watson ford, Gaborne 28th.
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Bainbridge
Osborne
Opperman
Claborne
Wataon Ford
Gaborne
Refloating Uralla Steamer Postponed Until July 3
Efforts to refloat the steamer Uralla after her loss in the storm continue. Arrangements are in hand and the vessel is hoped to be moved into deep water on the full tide on July 3.
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Newcastle
Uralla
Tiba
Gased Five Men Affected by Exhaust at Town Hall Work
Five men were affected by carbon monoxide gas while working in the basement of the Town Hall today. The source was exhaust from a motor, which was being used on a pine derrick. The men quickly recovered in the fresh air.
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Melbourne
Funeral Stop Ordered After Victor Olren Death
Police halted a funeral for Victor Olren and ordered the body to the morgue. He died yesterday from injuries after a blow to the head is being investigated as a possible cause amid circulating rumors of a weapon strike.
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Newcastle
Victor Olren
Wuce
Olen
By elections loom with few voters at key seats
Five by elections are pending with little public interest in Epsom Holborn and Hallam division of Sheffield, though Halifax has seen no recent contest. J H Whitley, twice elected unopposed as Speaker, faces three candidates in his constituency. Carmarthen also sees three contenders as Lord Melchett formerly Alfred Mond won last as a Liberal before joining the Conservatives.
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London
Epsom
Holborn
Hallam
Sheffield
Halifax
J. H. Whitley
of Commons
Carmarthen
Lord Melchett
Alr
Alfred Mond
Mean Pretence At Police Court Remands Man on Fraud Charge
At the police court Branley Gilk was remanded on a charge of obtaining 10 shillings from Herbert Armstrong by false pretences. He advertised for men and received 1,300 replicas, then obtained deposits for board. It is alleged that 28 charges will be preferred against the accused.
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Bydney
Branleygilk
Herbert Armatrong
Nobile Rescued After Plane Susta ins Serious Leg Fracture
The Swedish Defence Ministry says Nobile has been found and is aboard the steamer Quest. He suffered a serious leg fracture when the aeroplane landed, and rescuers continue searches for Italia's missing crew with new flights coordinated by Swedish airmen.
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Stockholm
Ministry For Defence
Torsiberr
Nobile
King's Bay
Milan
Ince
Nobile Struck By Ice During Upland Landing
In a dramatic Arctic event near Kingtars Bay on a Swedish plane named Upland, Captain Nobile was struck by shifting ice. The impact fractured his leg severely, necessitating rapid transport to the Quest steamer while companions remained ashore.
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Kingtar Bay
Aero
Upland
Nobile
Hia
Quest
Three Men Still Missing After Steamer Hobby Walk
No further news on the trio who set out to walk 126 miles to the steamer Hobby. Amundsen and Guil d banned are not heard from.
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Hobby
Amundsen
Guild
Graft Inquiry Hears Defence on Cheque Dates
The Royal Commission inquiry into politics graft nears a clash over cheque dates and cashing. The counsel pressed Fr. Theodore about a ₤200 campaign expense and the timing of the receipt, while Windeyer urged the witness to follow his advisor’s instruction.
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Sydney
Royal Commission
Theodore Wan
Mr. Lamb
Withems
Mahony
Witness
Lamb
Fr. Theodore
Windeyer
Sydney Storm Disrupts Harbour and Rail Traffic
A heavy storm hit Sydney with thick harbour fog and thunderous rain. North Shore railway traffic slowed due to lightning hitting an overhead wire, harbour transit was disorganized by dense fog, and ferry running times were affected. An empty tramcar on Darling Harbour wharf was struck but only lightly damaged.
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Sydney
North Shore
Darling Harbour
Details on cheques and campaign funds in inquiry
The testimony notes chequers drawn during the campaign totaling about £660, with two cheques to Mr. Quirk totaling about £760. Mr. Little argues that even if Theodore paid Mahony for his election, Mahony has no case to answer, and asserts the inquiry is politically motivated with irrelevant links to wealth and events in England.
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Theodore
Mr. Lamb
Tully
Quirk
Little
Mahony
Dal Ivy
England
Lambert
Cann
Paddington Court Fines Bettor in Woollahra Billiard Room
McCabe fined £60 for using a Woollahra billiard room to bet with about 70 people present during the raid. Magistrate notes he called odds and acted as if Randwick betting laws applied. William Mayn, 53, fined £150 for betting in a Waverley shop with ten men found on the premises. each man fined £2.
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Bydney
Paddington
McCabe
Woollahra
Randwick
William Mayn
Waverley
First 10000-ton cruiser H M A S Australia scheduled
The Morning Port notes the initial cruise of H M A S Australia as the first of the new 10000 ton cruisers seen in the United States. She sails to Montreal August 11 with stops in Reston Jamaica the Panama Canal voyage on September 14 and Auckland Wellington before Brisbane and Sydney later in October.
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London
Han
Australia
United States
Montreal
Quebec
Hallefax
Reston
New York
Chesapeake
Jamaica
Panama Canal
Tahiti
Wil
Wellington
New Zealand
Bho
Brisbane
Disputed witness statements at inquiry prompt adjournment
The counsel for Mr Coleman argues Cann is a disgruntled witness and that Lambert and Cann acted for political purposes. The inquiry adjourns with possible finalization expected tomorrow.
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McTiernin
Coleman
M.U.R
Cann
Lambert
Antiw ar Pact Text of Draft
London reports a draft antiwar treaty condemning war as a means of national policy and urging disputes be resolved only by pacific means. The preamble notes if a signatory breaches the treaty, others are released from obligations. clauses affirm duty to promote welfare and renounce war for policy, with sanctions against signatories who resort to war.
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London
Pacific
Mamaid
DIVE INTO RIVER TWO GIRLS DROWNED AT STATION
In Taree Point the driver of a car lost sight of the river in heavy rain and ran onto the landing stage. Gladys Dennis escaped after a struggle. Maude Dennis and Betty Hickey were found dead later. Police say John Affleck, the car’s driver, was unlicensed.
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Cronulla
Gladys Dennis
Aydney
Maude ‘Dennis
Betty Hickey
Tom Unty
John Affielk
Driver’s Statement on Car Plunge Into Water
The driver John Affleck described the accident as the car leaving the roadway in darkness and sinking. Betty Hickey remained beside him and could not be moved from the door. Maude Dennis was pushed through a window and disappeared beneath the water. Affleck stood on the roof after the car did not sink immediately and searched for the others.
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John Affleck
Hoe
Betty Hickey
Maude Dennis
Federal Inspector Appointed to Probe Australian Natives Statue
The Commonwealth Government names J. W. Bienkdéy Chiat Inspector to conduct inquiry into the statue of natives in Australia. He begins by visiting the statue's owner who holds a significant stake in the Morihera affair.
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Atoney
J. W. Bienkdéy Chiat
Australia
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E.G. Theodore
H.mas
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Jack Parker
Eric Walker
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