Flandin Forms New French Government
France’s Flandin informs the cabinet of a new government with a guaranteed majority as immediate budget action looms. Doumergue’s reforming bloc supports Flandin, who becomes the youngest French premier in history at age 39, as key radicals depart and M. Doumergue’s cabinet reshapes to join the reform effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD. Laval
M. Deumorgue
Aix
M. Doumergne
Mlandin
Ney
Godium
M. Flandin
New Ministry Formed With Cast of Ministers
A new cabinet assembled headed by Premier Mi Flandin with ministers for Foreign Affairs, Finance, Marine, Air, Colonies, Interior, Education, War, Public Works, Commerce, Agriculture, Labour, and Mercantile Office. Names include Petrie, Dennis, Ba Linster, Mal, Manu, Roque, Mondel, Therquaille, and Quauille. An immediate vote is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantsi
Mi. Flandin
ML Cérmain
Minter
M. Petrie
Liater
General Dennis
Maninar
Junii Iplister
Ba “Linster
MM. Mal
Manu
Toe Public Works
Federal Surplus Drops As Revenue Falls In 1924 Figures
Receipts total 24.12 million pounds, down 404000 from four months of 1985 84. Expenditure 2.08 million below Budget for period due to later overseas interest and tax timing. Major declines include income tax 1.08 million and sales tax 886000 amid rate cuts and wider exemptions. Overseas loan conversion adds 795000 to reduced expenditure.
Duke Attends Empire Legion Conference in Melbourne
The Duke of Gloucester visited Anzac House to address a major gathering of ex servicemen from across the Empire. He delivered a message from the Prince of Wales and praised wartime efforts. An incident occurred as his car was held up in a lift jam between floors, but rescuers freed him quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Duke of Gloucester Toxay
Anzac House
Empire
Prince of Wales
Plane Release at Kingsford Smith Promoter Dispute
Kingsford Smith admitted Catton agreed to act as promoter for him and Ulm in 1924 but said Catton failed to finance the bout. Catton charged that new payments were demanded on behalf of Ulm and that promotion efforts were incomplete and unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catton
Kingsford Smith
Himanf
Ulm
Bnt
Tad
No Enviable Task For New Ministry
A Country Party report warns the new government faces a demanding agenda and a long term task. It praises Prime Minister designate and Country Party figures Paterson and colleagues, stressing stability, fruitful legislation, and strong relations with partners as the path to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydnet
Country Party
Camish
Prutition goUil
Preston
Dew
Messrs
Paterson Ando
Trade in Arms Debate in House of Commons
In London a Commons debate on private trade in arms featured a statement by Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon. Major Attlee moved a Labour resolution urging Britain to prohibit private armament manufacture and shift to state production, arguing for international action. Simon noted parliamentary time was allotted for the topic, countering views that it was a simple issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thuesday
John Simon
Commons
Major Attlee
Britain
Attlee
Cleus
John Aimon
Loan Oversubscribed Two Hours in London Listing
The cash subscription list for the Commonwealth conversion Joan closed after two hours and five minutes amid oversubscription. The total oversubscription amount will not be known for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Flood rains Murray breaks its banks near Albury
Widespread rain drenches the northern and north eastern districts as the Murray River breaks its banks at Albury causing extensive land flooding. Hay reports rising waters while Nevertire Nyngan and Angledool record heavy falls with river peaks forecast for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Felix
Murray
Albury
Hay
Nevertire
Angiedool
Supposed Plot to Seize BBC Offices Sparks Debate in Lords
London reports reveal a purported plot to seize BBC offices and topple the British Broadcasting Commission with a coup similar to Vienna. Lord Allen cites a new movement in Britain while police investigate. The BBC says it has no knowledge of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Anid
Britain
Vienna
Lord Allen
London
BBC
Kingsford Smith Plans Flight From Los Angeles to Australia
Air Chartee Kingaford Smith announced in Los Angeles that he intends to fly to Australia via England. The statement outlines a long journey from Los Angeles to Australia with a stop in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Kingaford Smith
Australie
England
Miss Hobart Inquiry Hears Airliner Risk Details
In Melbourne the Air Accident Committee heard Civil Aviation Director Captain Johnson explain that if the aeroplane were diverted or forced to land, passengers would still be endangered. He noted the three hour range planned for the service and that compulsory stops are required. The inquiry adjourned to Friday for resumed hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbournt
Friary
Air Accidenta Committee
Miss Mozart
Civil Aviation
Johnson
Menta
Lad
Yendore
Fiydlea
Farmers Strike Turns to Police in Alberta Deliveries Blockade
Farmers clashed with police in Alberta as deliveries were blocked. The strike, driven by low prices and grading disputes, halted shipments and led to tense confrontations with authorities. No final settlement reported.
Debated arms policy favors private production over state monopoly
The discussion centers on whether private armament firms and shipyards, with skilled staff and established networks, can bridge peace and war production gaps faster than state factories. Proponents warn against total state control, urging regulation and international treaty alignment to avoid prohibitive costs and ensure supply without abolishing private manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taat Arme
Ite
Thoes Armamenta
Tila Meena
Tate
Sir John
Bixte
Geneva
Britain
John
Jess
Jantasie
John Sizoon
Jett Paace
Hours of Lorde sittings set record for length
The Hours of Lorde in London spent nearly twelve hours debating the Incitement to Disaffection and Socialist Amendments, all defeated. The committee stage finished at 4.22 a.m. with over 60 weary members leaving. This session allegedly marked a record for length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lorde
House of Larda
Albury Murder Reward Raised by State Government
The Albury murder case offers a £200 reward for information identifying the body, in addition to £600 for information leading to conviction. Rewards remain for three months at the commissioner's sole discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydney
Venetian Floods Cause Severe Damage to Historic House
Flooding in Venice damages foundations of palaces and supports many domes and arches. Unexpected inundation affects maintenance crews and historic structures, with reports of widespread water intrusion and structural concern across multiple estates.
Armed Hold Up At Sydney Store Shocks City
Bandits with two girl accomplices hold up a Sydney Winan Ltd store on Oxford Street. An elderly employee is blinded by pepper spray and shot in the groin during the escape with £20. Suspects include George Oukze 6 Paddington and Leslie Klyne 44 Chatswood Os, who used a stolen car. A witness says the girls signalled the robbers as they fled toward the country order department. Police later locate the abandoned car in Darlinghurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Oxford Street
Winan Ltd
George Oukze
Paddington
Leslie Klyne
Chatswood
Oskman
Pompatat
Quirman
Klyne
Country Order Department
Winns
Jand
Oakman
Mark Voy
Nmber
Pbout
Ecco
Darlinghuret
Swim for Life Sydney Rescue At Northbridge Fire
Two men named Norman Davis of Darling Point and J Can from Darlinghurst had to jump from their munch to swim sixty yards to shore when a geasel burst into Namen and the engine caught fire near Northbridge. They tried to extinguish the blaze with salt water buckets but gained little headway and abandoned the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Northbridge
Geasel
Norman Davis
Auconeer
Darling Point
J. Can
Darlinghurst
Foul Play Suspected Inquiries Over Missing Funds
Police probe indicates possible foul play in a case involving Dr Campbell. Reports claim the widow drew substantial funds from a bank in recent months and authorities have not determined the fate of the money. The deceased reportedly owed sizable property, suggesting complex financial motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lanatynia
Campbell
Cash Register Theft Report From Sheffield Shield Incident
A fragmentary OCR item notes a cash register theft tied to a Sheffield Shield episode. Names and details are garbled, but references include individuals likely involved and a partial date or sequence. The readable content points to a theft incident and ensuing investigation.
Restriction of Meat Exports Discussed in Cabinet Session
The Australian cabinet will discuss possible limits on beef and mutton exports after consultations with representatives. Britain may impose quotas, and Australia opposes blanket restrictions, seeking to protect exports to foreign markets while considering reform of trade references under Ottawa provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bruce
Britain
Bfr
Grace
Australia
Ottawa
Anyme
Dominions
Io Colt
Austrana
Audacious bluffer in British negotiation stance
A fragment notes Prime Minister and officials discussing British export restrictions on forma beer and veal during peak home production. It cites Mr J H Thomas as a target of criticism for presenting mild concessions to pressure opponents, part of a broader negotiating technique aimed at shaping bargaining power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Ima
Forges
Britain
Dominion
J. H. Thomas
Iree Ie
Ned
Thi
Non-Union Labour Tactics Stir Newcastle Trade Council
Secretary Bass of the Newcastle Trades Hall Council reports about four trade officials who stood beside a large Newcastle store distributing pamphlets declaring the shop non-union and urging patrons to avoid it. He dismisses claims of non cooperation by workers and notes the store employs about one union member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Wriaay
Eermere
Aod
Newceatle ‘Trades Mall Council
Bass
Bans
University Delegates Plan Deputation on Canbera Residential University
Delegates from several organisations discussed arrangements for a deputation to the Prime Minister Lyons and Minister Paterson at a Canberra special meeting last week. Officials have not yet fixed the deputation date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canpera
Canberra University Asociation Jat
Lyons
In -Merion
Patarans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flandinforms
Empire Legion
Duke
PLANE
Country Party View
Trade IN Arms
B.B.C
House of Lords
Miss Hobart
Kear
Alberta
Ulm's
America
Wera Emaca Eyhe
Russia
Major Attica
Swim For Life
Oratel Brown
Cere Romendad Ulmeen
Milima
the University
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!