Inquiries Probe Alleged Irregularities at Parramatta Polls
Sydney Wednesday report on a royal inquiry into ta hy section irregularities. Witness Lamero indicated names appeared on multiple polls including Parramatta North and larramatta. He warned nine persons may be excluded and cited votes attributed to Mary Roberts from Paddington and Haul Hill. The inquiry adjourned until next week at Parramatta.
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Sydney
Lamero
Lang
Both
Larramatta North
Parramatta Tomur
Bridget Amelia Anderson
Haulk Hilla
Hern
Rla
Tundeft
Deen
Mary Roberts
Paddington
Mt Ha
Roberta
Lameroeid
Hal
Strone Mo
Monahon
Persean
Frances Adams
Parramatta
British Cars for Australian Market Stir Interest
In London during a London week the Wesseley and Morris group showcased two Wolseley special cars, a 20 hp model, as a serious bid for the Dominion market. Australians in London welcomed the cars, noting they would suit local conditions and price at £495 with a fortnightly payment plan for overseas six cylinder models to follow.
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London
Turaday
W. Morris
Duchess to Fly to India Aiming at RAF Record
The Duchess of Bedford aged 43 plans a flight to India in two days to challenge an RAF record. A Fokker monoplane will be used with Captain Harnard as pilot. The flight will start in three or four weeks and she will share control.
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London
Duchess of Bedford
India
R.A.F
Harnard
Fig
Sailers Home After Exciting Race
London reports the Norwegian vessel Leat arriving at Falmouth in 104 days from Australia, beating the Herzogine 128 days. Cap Thalron noted the Hergenin Cecilie Gol sighting, while the Veane passed Jawhilis with a four day margin and an afterrace party.
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London
Veewel Leathas
Falmouth
Australia
Cap- Thalron
Cecilie Gol
W C Harvey Appeals Suspension Hearing Planned
W C Harvey senior Treasury Department officer has filed an appeal against suspension. Secretary J T Heathershaw will hear the appeal with the elected division representative and an officer appointment. Details remain unclear as the process moves forward.
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W. C. Harvey
Treasury Department
J. T. Heathershaw
Hich Ter Heloner
Government leakage row shocks Canberra politics
A Canberra political row centers on a Canberra Times published scheme for Canberra’s future control. Federal Police searched a Prime Minister’s departmental staff and a Canberra Times reporter, with an official statement reportedly handed to the reporter by Prime Minister Bruce. Cabinet received a report from Inspector Major H. S. Jones and an early government statement is promised.
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Canberra
Canberra Times
Bruce
Unberra Times
Roval Commission
H. &. Jones
Federal Police
Mate
King Nears Return After Health Recovery
The King leaves for Windsor tomorrow in a healthier state than 13 weeks ago at Craigwell House. Sunshine and careful treatment aid his recovery and a royal farewell is planned with the King and Queen traveling to Urchewell at 10 o'clock, with a motorcar conveying Sir Stanley Hewell and others.
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Lontion
Windsor
Craigwell House
Roguer
Urchewell
Stanley Hewell
Masters seek suspension of builder and worker awards
The Master Builders Association meeting decided to apply to the Arbitration Court to suspend both builders and labourers awards and carpenters and joiners award. A suspension would allow employers to hire free labour.
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Melbourne
Master Builders Association
Arbitration Court
Carpenters
Air liners ready about August for flame aircraft show
British air ships Hh and FLO enter final stage of preparations for a public display. Their fires and flight events are planned for August or September with dates yet to be announced.
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Londo
FLO
Village Mayor to greet King at Windsor procession
The village of Aliwick will witness a royal visit with the chairman of councillors taking leave of the King. The procession will move slowly from Ken-front through Mis)hurst Hindhead Windsor, ending at Costle Mill in Windsor where the Mayor and corporation greet Their Majesties.
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Aliwick
Windsor
Costle Mill
Sabotage in Timber Yards Plot Alleged by Merchants
Mr F H Corke secretary of the Timber Merchants Association says he has definite proof of a plot to hire ex-employees to damage machinery and unsettle volunteers in Newcastle timber yards. He vows precautions and cites a prior ballot among timber workers.
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Bydney
F. H. Corke
Timber Merchants Association
Newcastle
Corke
Fright Night Prohibited Demonstration Warned by Police
Melbourne report notes the Victorian Cabinet banned night processions for public safety. Timber workers may defy order with a fright night demonstration. Police Chief urges unionists to abstain, warning full force of law and arrests for violators.
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Melbourne
King's thanks to Bognor stationmaster after fifty years in service
The King summoned the Bognor stationmaster to Craigwell House as he retires after fifty years of service. The monarch shook his hand, wished him good health, and praised the courteous handling of Royal travel to and from Bognor. A patrol and blue enameled pin with initials M.R. were presented, bearing an inscription.
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London
Craigwell House
Bognor
M.R
Typhoid Sydney Cases Linked to Pasteurized Milk Carrier
Typhoid cases in Sydney and suburbs reach 67 since the April outbreak with no new cases today. Dr Purdy, metropolitan medical officer of health, says bacteriological tests indicate the milk as the outbreak source despite incomplete testing. Milk was distributed from the country to Auburn and then pasteurized, with a man linked to Western Australia having handled it. Flies are identified as a major spread factor. He urges milk to be sold in hygienic bottled form to prevent outbreaks.
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Sydney
de. Purdy
Purdy
Auburn
Western Australia
Moir and Owen Reach Batavia Onward to Sourabaya
Moir and Owen arrived at Batavia at 10 30 this morning and will continue their journey to Sourabaya.
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Westerreden
Moir
Owen
Batavia
Sourabaya
Coal Inquiry Immediate Start Urged by Miners
The Miners Federation secretary Mr. Davies urged the Government to convene the Royal Commission immediately on preliminary matters to enable coal work resumption while awaiting a decision. He said the proposals echoed the plans of Newcastle and contrasted them with Mr. Fees' plan.
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Newcastle
Guy Tonson Guinal
Mr. Fees
Master Builders Federal Conference Set for Canberra
The Federated Master Builders' Association of Australia plans a Canberra conference in mid October. Former Melbourne convention leader Jamen Melntyre will speak, bringing his civic experience as former Mayor of Vaucluse.
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Master Builders’ Conference
Federated
Master Builders’ Association of Australia
Canberra
Melburne
Jamen Melntyre
Master Builders’ Association
Gunbherm
Vaucluse
Health Officials Confer on Typhoid Epidemic Measures
The Minister for Health Arthur conferred with Health Department officers to discuss the typhoid outbreak and the risk from breezed milk. Benefiting samples from mink are being tested.
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Rydney
Tr. Arthur
Health Department
Ser
Perro
Beneit Sa Pon
Daring Flights Of French Planes At Le Bourget
At Le Bourget aerodrome 145 reconnoitring bombing machines took off together and formed into a combat mass at 7000 feet. They flew under the protection of 30 chasing planes that circled above in precise formation ensuring a flawless execution.
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Paris
Mnet
le Bourget
Election tallies and rates ordinance amendment discussed
Nation alist Paterson leads Stopford by one vote in Mount Morgan as nine teen and 13 votes counted with 389 absent ballots to follow. Kirwin leads Mateher in Drishane by 19, while rates appeals timing prompts commission to seek an ordinance amendment granting lessees at least one month to lodge appeals, extending to 1928 valuations.
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John Patters
Yeaterday
Tve Lersees
Jeant
Miners' Profits Tarnish Coal Owners’ Record
General Secretary Mr Davies presented a table showing profits of coal mine owners from 1911 to 1918. He argued that coal prices threaten industrial progress and stated that profits ranged from 25 to 150 percent in certain periods, challenging Mr McDonald to dispute the gravity of the petition.
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Sydney
Miners’ Federation
Mr. Davies
Temleht Munde
Davies
McDonald
Newcastle Mayor Seeks Immediate Mine Closure Conference
Alderman Wheeler reports receiving a telegram from the Acting Premier Bucowash stating he will contact the Prime Minister about a conference. The aim is to discuss the immediate postponement of the mines as requested by the Mayor of Newcastle.
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Newcastle
Wednessay
Alderman Wheeler
Bucowashaw
Ithe
Canterbury Town Clerk Defended in Suspension Inquiry
The inquiry into Button’s suspension, Canterbury Town Clerk, saw counsel Mr. Hammond condemn the council for denying ordinary justice and question Truman’s report. A clash with Shand sparked applause as Hammond asserted the suspension unjust. the inquiry adjourned to tomorrow.
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Button
Canterbury
Hammond
K.C
Canterbury Council
Multen
Hemin ‘Truman
Shand
Truman
Graf Zeppelin Flight Delayed by Weather and Route Access
The Graf Zeppelin launch in Berlin is postponed due to adverse Channel and coastal conditions. The northern and southern routes are impracticable and Eckener’s request to cross France has not received a reply.
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Berlin
Channel
Eckener
France
Aviator Crashes Plane After Sheep Run During Landing
Bowral resident I. Burrows piloting a plane bound for the Hong Kong racecourse attempted a landing at Bong Bong Bowral when a flock of sheep ran into the aircraft’s path. The plane was badly damaged but Burrows escaped unharmed.
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Bowral
Hong Kong
I. Burrows
Burrows
French Frontier Access Restricted After Graf Zeppelin Alert
Commander Beckner was told he could not cross the French frontier except from 5 PM to 9 AM. The Atlantic flight was postponed due to the Graf Zeppelin's low flying, affecting all French attitudes and operations.
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Freidrichahoven
Beckner
Croen
Atlantic
Graf Zeppelin
Hotel Canberra staff held on theft charges
Two Hotel Canberra employees were arrested yesterday and charged with stealing two hearthrugs owned by the Commission. They were granted bail and are to appear at the Queensland Court this morning.
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Canberra
Commission
Quentibeyan
Aboriginal Workshops Unearthed Near ROMBALA
An archaeologist reports finds at a river site near ROMBALA uncovering several Aboriginal workshop items. Among the discoveries are chipped back knives about an inch long, crescent-shaped with backs chipped, suggesting use as lancing or cleaning tools by indigenous peoples.
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Rombala
Toby
Surin
Tihi
Vatican Agreement Ratified by Fascist Chamber
The Fascist Chamber ratified the Vatican agreement by 357 to 2 votes in a Tuesday session. At the same time reports describe ancient tools and weapons found in Australia, including flukes, knives, chisels, and scrapers remnants suggesting early hunter practices along the Hunter River and at Bombala.
Northwest coast Wembley show opened by Prince of Wales
The miniature Wembley Exhibition on the northwest coast was formally opened by the Prince of Wales at Men utte. Sir James Parr opened the Dominions quadrilateral pavilion of 740 square feet with New Zealand products and ongoing exhibits of scenic and sporting attractions. A temporary Wellington tower stood nearby.
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London
Wembley
Men Utte
James Parr
Dominions
Wellington
British golfers eye American championship in New York
The Evening Standard reports possible British entries to the American championship at Wint erfact New York in June as players seek revenge for a prior defeat. The plan emphasizes long drives and precise spoon and iron shots to meet Finnish demands.
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London
Evening Standard
Galing
Winterfact
New York
Competon
Wingerfoot
Brant
Hagen's record set in Grat qualifying at Moortown
Magen posted a 69, a course record, in the Grat qualifying round of the 1 000 guineas professional golf tournament at Moortown Leeds. He was bunkered at two holes but holed out for two. He made two at two short holes despite strong wind.
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