Air mail routes to Capetown and India under review
In the House of Commons Mr. Becretary for AI said air mail service to Capetown has been agreed between governments. Early extension of England to India from Karachi to Calcutta is under India’s government consideration. Extension to Singapore and Australia is being examined.
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London
House of Commons
Capetown
England
India
Karach
Calcutta
Singapore
Australia
German wheat policy debate in the House of Commons
Members of the House of Commons debated German wheat dumping and its impact on British agriculture. Sir Robert Newton cited a 35 percent decline in British wheat acreage over ten years, while Dr Addison warned of price slumps from large holders unloading grain. The government proposed a balance duty to counter German dumping, but the motion was defeated 244 to 10.
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London
Edward Ay
House of Commons
Germany
Kang
Robert Newton
Vitali
Australia
United States
Britain
Addison
Sas
Buxton
Australian Meat Debate at London City Event
The Lord Mayor opened a London gathering where Australian meat and apples were discussed. George Fuller and Phillip Wee Prement spoke on frozen meat versus chilled shipments, noting a century since the first Australian meat shipment and Arctic chilling trends.
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London
Britain
George Fuller
Phillip
Heer
Beavertiroak
Australia
Tralia
Street Fatalities Ta of the Meter
Sydney report notes a fatal road incident involving a meter vehicle. The piece identifies the person or agency responsible for the death and outlines immediate findings.
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Sydney
Compulsory Training Suspended by Government
The Federal Cabinet discussed defence estimates for 1929 31 and agreed a general review of defence policy. It was decided to examine replacing compulsory training with a more efficient system and to suspend compulsory training and military camps in the interim. The Prime Minister Mr Scullin announced the steps during the cabinet meeting.
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Defence Department
Scullin
Prohibition Writ Sought Against Kogarah Council
Georgetown lawyer oree Davideen and jon ell gape pen Blower sought a writ of prohibition against the Municipal Council of Kogarah over rates and a Water Court judgement. Justice Stevenson found no ground for issuing the writ. Earlier the year Davidson asked the Full Court to halt a referendum to substitute police with the military.
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Sydney
Oree Davideen
Jon Ell Gape Pen Blower
Georgetown
Litorge's River
Municipal Council of
Kogarah
Stevenson
Davidson
Woman Burns From Petrol Fire In Mishap At Home
Mrs. Ford of Crown Street Murry Hills suffered chest and shoulder burns when petrol fumes ignited as she heated a line on a gas heater. Her husband heard screams and pulled her away before the flames were extinguished.
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Sydney
Ford
Crown Street
Murry Hills
Wankel
Dee
James
Drug Trader Heavily Fined At Central Court
Amy Lee aged 42 faced Central Court on a drug possession charge and was fined 125u in default four months. Detective Sergeant Wickhurnn remarked that years ago the defendant was an attractive girl and now bears the marks of the drug trade.
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Lyuxey
Central Court
Amy Lee
Wickhurnn Mint
Sail
Train Wreck Wrecks Wheat Train on Down Grade
A damaged report states a goods train struck the points on a downgrade near HYINEY, causing the locomotive to overturn. Eight tons of wheat and chat piled behind the wreck. Driver L. Daugwan and fireman W. Gaghan escaped injury despite minor burns. A breach of line by a broken gang during the incident.
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Hyiney
Thupealay
Ooinimon
Vrine Poiints
L. Daugwan
W. Gaghan
Hook
Breskdows
Unclear health notes amid Paris visit
Fragmentary report from Paris describes Clemenceau appearing fatigued and restrained from writing after a morning with a visitor described as a real training instructor who gave a 15 minute physical despite tensions. The note hints at doctor concerns and altered routines.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Poe
Coal Dispute Hopes for Unified Action in Australia
Prime Minister Beullin and Attorney-General Brounon spoke as the cabinet approved The Coal Industry Peace Act 1924 to trigger a compulsory conference. They urged improved employer employee relations and urged reestablishment of coal mining, stressing energy independence and by product development while avoiding political obstruction to hasten industrial revival.
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Beullin
Intime
Mr. Senttin
Lkely
Australia
Scullin
Labour Party
Guy Seno
FP. Brounon
Hutble
Coal Commissioner Proposes Consultative Council
At the Coal Commission meeting one commissioner H W Gepp proposed forming a consultative council with coal owners and miners to meet periodically to discuss industry problems beyond pay and conditions. He urged mine owners to face the issues with the men and believed they would respond.
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Rydney
The
Coal Commission
H. W. Gepp
Schneider Cup Britain Withdraws From Trophy
The British Government withdraws from future Schneider Trophy recce seaplane contests. Officials cite loss of scale and public expenditure, noting RAF efforts advanced high speed aircraft but data now supports practical development. Britain may still enter a British machine in the future.
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London
Tiritikiy Ale
M. Schneider
R.A.F
Costly Trophy Marks Million Pound Britain Eyes Losing
The debate over the Schneider Cup costs Britain a million pounds for victory. Critics say private firms may be priced out, with maintenance and expert staff expenses driving up totals. Major Turner notes the event’s stream of research is risky, while France and the United States loom as top challengers for future races. The Royal Aeronautical Club considers longer intervals between races and a £150,000 entry cost.
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London
R.A.F
Demoseon
Britain
Jon
Ire
Gloucester
Cprise
Turner
Daily Telegraph
Thaly
France
United States
Royal Aeronautical Tule
Baden Powell Sworn In At Lords Ceremony
In London the House of Lords saw a large attendance of peers and members of the Baden Powell organizations as he was admitted and sworn in. Lady Baden Powell and officers of the boy scouts and girl guides were in the gallery. The ceremony was sponsored by Baron Hampton and the girl scout commissioner Haren Gientapar.
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London
House of Lords
Baden Powell
Boy Scouts and
Girl Guides
Baron Hampton
Haren Gientapar
Lipton Launches Briamrock V Yacht at Campore Yard
Sir Thomas Lipton unveils Briamrock V at Campore Nicholson shipyard in Es Port with designer present. The keel is reportedly bald as part of the ceremony, marking a milestone for Lipton's yacht program.
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London
Sir Thomas Lipton
Briamrock V
Campore Nicholson
Es Port
Hotel policy to be faced by new Canberra chief commissioner
The incoming Chief Commissioner A J Christie will prioritize the Canberra Hotel policy including leasing or selling five hotels, and the golf links scheme. The 75,000 housing plan progress is stalled with semi detached cottages under construction but no new starts, while ad hoc approvals and budget allocations were disrupted by government changes.
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Canberra
Ue Federal Capitalommission
Sir John Butters
Christie
Lee
L. A. Abbott
Briand to Form Cabinet Hoped, but Clemenceau Leads
On Wednesday the attempt to form a ministry with Briand faltered as Clemenceau was summoned by the President. Briand had recommended Clemenceau, who predicted he would either succeed or fall quickly. Clemenceau, a former holder of foreign affairs, is likely to influence Briand’s foreign policy and join reshaped wartime cabinets.
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Parib
M. Briand
M. Clemenceau
Briand
Clemenceau
Clmenceau
Fire destroys garage in Bingara Road incident
A car and its garage were wrecked by a blaze on Bingara Road early this month. Neighbours alerted the occupier Alexander Gall and his son, who barely moved a second car to safety. The interior and car were saturated with methylated spirits, investigators noting possible arson. An inquiry address was reported earlier this month.
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Sydney
Aire
Northbridgearly
Bingara Road
Alexander Gall
Atim- Mee
Fire destroys fellmongery depot at Melbourne factory
Serious fire roared through the fellmongery depot of Angus and Laing in Melbourne on Thursday night. Brigades found the building enveloped in flames. Wool scouring depot and fellmongery valued at 100000 was destroyed. About 100 men were employed at the works. This is the first fire since the factory was established.
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Melbourene
Angus and Laing
Lindrum Triumphs With Breaks in Glasgow Match Duel
Lindrum wins a dramatic session in England with a top of the table display, making a 924 break and finishing 7 171 to 4 010 over Smith as crowds urged him to pot the thousand. In Glasgow, McConachy leads with 6 4614 and Davis 4 117, both showing 600 plus breaks and strong form.
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London
Lindrum
England
Senm
Smith
Glasgow
McConachy
Davis
MacConachy
Interment in Spezia for City of Home victims
In Spezia Wadneeday mourners attended a Protestant interment for victims of the lost Airliner City of Home. Budgies were laid to rest in simple wooden coffins on gun carriages draped with Union Jacks as a procession including the local prefect the naval commander army representatives and the British Consul passed. The Malian navy guard stood watch while the population lined the streets bare headed.
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Epezia
Wadneeday
City of Home
Naval Department
Spesis
Youngest Passenger Heads to Australia on Jervis Bay
Cecilia May Christian a two and a half year old with golden hair and blue eyes will travel alone to Australia aboard the Jervis Bay. Her widowed mother died a year ago. An aunt or uncle in Western Australia has taken responsibility, with a woman passenger for guardianship on the voyage.
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London
Gollope
Australia
Cecilia May Christian
Jervis Bay
Phalenger
Charge of misappropriation heard at Central Police Court
Eight defendants appeared before Mr Shephend at the Central Police Court on a charge of misappropriation. The defense counsel sought a remand until November 12, with the police prosecutor stating a complete answer to the charge. The amount involved was 130. Kemand granted new bail of Ce0q.
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Sydney
Shephend
Central Police Court
Couns
Wall Street Recovery Delays Open Amid Employee Exhaustion
Governors of the Stock Exchange vote to delay Thursday opening to noon and close Friday and Saturday. Traders see heavy support orders as gains and rising prices appear, with 11,000,000 shares traded and shares up to 40 dollars. Employees reported lack of sleep contributing to the pause in activity. More details promised.
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New York
Woods
le Stock
Honge Hive
Biles
Herb
London Market Very Few Losses After Wall Street Slump
London trading saw minor declines on Wall Street’s weakness but little liquidation among major operators. The Financial Times notes losses were modest and that some buying occurred by investors willing to accept risk on certain shares. American speculation had grown dangerous, keeping ordinary investors cautious.
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London
Wall Street
Wonton Stock Exchange
Financial Times
Sonden'a
Marjot
Amsterdam Stock Exchange Faces Losses in Midweek Trade
Dutch stocks fell on Wednesday at Amsterdam stock market as twelve leading issues showed net losses. Telegraph reports total downturn around £136,000,000 offset by loaner activity in the session.
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Amsterdam
Ameterdam Stock Exchange
Son's Deed To End Mother's Suffering In French Murder
Paris Wednesday Richard Torbett, son of EKich and a French mother, is charged with murdering his mother to end her agony. He shot her with a revolver after doctors said her case hopeless and then wounded himself. He sent a letter to papers from prison claiming relief through morphia and contending incurables deserve relief.
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Paris
Richard Torbeltt
Ekich
Dratunan Asaiges
Tie
Ho Jong
Torbett
Leanne
Salvation Army Writ Seeks Control of General Booth Property
Salvation Army files writ against executors of General Booth to challenge a posthumous transfer of Army property. Local representative explains the action stems from Booth adding to his will after deposition, shifting property from the Army’s sorcer to the executors.
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London
Himgines
Booth
Salvation Army
Clues Found In Toorak Murder
Melbourne detectives probe the death of Norma McLeod 29 found at her Toorak home with a battered head. Clues likely to yield sensational disclosures include an exhibit a cricket bat to be produced at the inquest.
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Melbourne
Norma McLeod
Toorak
Bess
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