Empire policy urged to link agriculture with industry
At a Bradford Textile Society dinner Australian High Commissioner Mr. Bruce urged Britain to declare an agricultural objective to shape inter imperial cooperation. He warned that Britain must balance woollen industry with agriculture and emphasized cooperation with Dominions to avoid hostility and uncertainty.
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London
Textile Society
Bradford
M. Bruce
Britain
Yorkshire
Dominions
Australia
Canada
New Zealand
South Africa
Dominion
Ottawa
Bruce
Japan
Lancashire
Leaders forge composite ministry in light of cabinet talks
In Melbourne on Tuesday Prime Minister Lyons and Country Party leader Dr Earle Page neared a composite cabinet. They planned a further discussion tomorrow morning to finalize terms as the Country Party pressed for at least three full positions and possible portfolios for Perkins Stewart and Thorby.
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Melbourne
Mr. Lyons
Country Party
Earle Page
Dr. Page
Pitter
Page
Sydney
Lyons
U.A P
Canberra
Messrs
Perkins
Stewart
England
Misterial
Thorby
NSW Senate count begins with preferences distribution
The first Victorian New South Wales Senate preference count started with 1 273 700 formal votes. Douglas Credit candidate White was excluded, sending 1 681 votes mainly to Allen and Beirne, who then received 11 and 935, while Dunne gained 106. Beirne’s transfers left Allen leading as other candidates gained small shares. Rae’s elimination followed, with 10 040 of his 15 051 votes going to Dunn and others. Counts paused for the night as Western Australian, South Australian, and Queensland counts were pending further distribution.
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New South Wales
Senate
Douglas Credit
White
Allen
Beirne
D.C
Dunne
F.L
Labour
Dunn
Rae
Hogan
Sharkey
Dooley
Anderson
Dein
Courtenay
Abbott
Resignation of Spanish Cabinet After Crisis Unfolds
Madrid reports indicate Prime Minister Senor Samper submitted a resignation to the President after months of cabinet instability aided by Catholic deputies and Socialist uproar. Government views were sought from other parties as the crisis deepens amid allegations of governing failures.
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Madrid
Senor Samper
Cortes
Gece
Railway Murder Suspect Sought in Norwood Case
Authorities probe the murder of 85 year old Thomas Norwood on the railway line. Police believe a male suspect may be linked to the crime and are reviewing witness statements and nearby CCTV for clues.
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Thomas Nor‘Wood
Pelle
Aviatrix Freda Thompson Seeks Batten Record After Crash
Melbourne pilot Miss Freda Thompson aims to beat Miss Jean Batten's record despite a crash near Megara Greece. She faced Italian passport delays, landed in an orange grove, struck a tree, and suffered a bruised plane. Greek student aid and local kindness aided her recovery as newspapers laud her courage.
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Athens
Freda Thompson
Melbourne
Megara Thaat
Australia
Jean Batten
Italy
Ashe
Miss Thompson
Miss
Bradman Visitors Barred Despite Satisfactory Progress
A morning bulletin reports Bradman had a good night and remains in satisfactory condition. The note also mentions another visitor, abroad after a holiday in the English countryside.
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London
Bradman
Toby
Labour Seeks Global Collective Commonwealth Policy
Arthur Henderson outlined Labour's wartime policy at the Labour Conference in Southport. He argued armaments cannot be halted and called for a world collective defence system enshrined in legislation. The aim is to organize the world into a vast collective Commonwealth under Labour guidance.
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London
Arthur Henderson
Executive
Trade Unions Congress
Southport
Labour Party
Labour
Great Britain
House of Lords Debate Delayed Yet Again
A fragment notes the House of Lords faces a distant timetable for producing a measure at the present time, signaling prolonged delay in legislative action.
Pit Fatality Averted lamp regulations urged
Labour delegates at the Labour Conference argued the Gresford disaster might have been prevented with gas detecting lamps. The Mine Department has studied lamp types for some time and plans to enforce use of lamps on an approved list as expert opinion remains divided.
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London
Gresford
Daily Telegraph
Channel liner crash kills Hillman Airways passengers
In London on Tuesday a Channel airliner crash killed Hillman Airways passengers. Wreckage found scattered in small pieces and shattered baggage hint at a mid air collision, though Folkestone Marine Superintendent cites a water impact. Pilot Walter Bannister had a wartime flying record and leaves a wife and three children.
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London
Silx
Hillman's Airways
Folkestone
Biarritz
Walter Bannister
Canadian Conversion Loan Offered
A Canadian issue proposes 260,000,000 dollars in four series maturing in 5 8 and 15 years with interest rates of 2 21 3 and 84 percent respectively. The loan is mainly to fund the refunding of 292,000,000 dollars 1914 Victory Loan due November 1.
Centenary Visitors Arrive in Australia for Victoria Event
Large group of officials and visitors arrive in Fremantle for the Victorian centenary celebrations. Miss Rhiela Macdonald, daughter of the British Prime Minister, is among the passengers aboard the Otranto. Malcolm MacDonald rejects migration resumption while Mr Macdonald plans a tour after events. Major G Miller proclaims the Grenadier Guards Band will reinforce imperial ties with England.
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Australia
Fremantle
Rhiela Macdonald
Alan Anderson
Orient, Steam Navigation Company
Ctranto
Orion
Wirelena
Prince Henry
Prince
Brisbane
Britain
Malcolm MacDonald
M.P
Otranto
Macdonald
G. Miller
Grenadier Guards
England
Poet Laureate Criticizes Film Censorship Slates
Fremantle today hosts poet laureate Masefield en route to Melbourne for a Centenary guest role. He brands book censorship as absurd while condemning film censorship as inadequate and harmful, noting Eastern audiences see the West as decayed.
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Field
Fremantle
Melbourne
Masefield
H M S Sussex Completes First Stage On Australian Run
The Sussex continues its Australian sea routine with two more days at sea. Prince George and the ship’s officers praise the crew as keen and enthusiastic. The ship features tall officers and robust sailors led by Corporal Pordage, 21 stone, noted for his activity in all sports aboard and ashore.
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Sussex
Australia
Royal
Bonham Carter
Royal Highness
Schreider
Quill
Phillips
Royal Marines
J. C. Walters
Pordage
Bing
Governor General Delivers Welcome Message
The governor general presents a formal message of welcome in a ceremonial address. Officials and dignitaries attend as the region marks the occasion with remarks and greetings.
Perth Readies for Duke Visit Strain on Hotels
Perth prepares for a royal visit as influx of guests drives hotel demand. Officials urge early bookings and temporary measures to accommodate attendees and maintain city services.
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Perth
Kingsford Smith Held Up in Race Preparations
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith faces a possible withdrawal from the Centenary Air Race as damage to the Lockheed Altair is more serious than expected. Mechanics race to finish repairs at Mascot and Croydon or Mildenhall before the October 14 deadline, with several observers pessimistic about a departure tomorrow.
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Sydney
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
Charles
Australia
Croydon
Mildenhall
Angora
England
Oret
Charles Kingaford Smith
Mascot
Darwin
Viscount Galway Named Governor General of New Zealand
Viscount Galway, tall and social, will succeed Lord Bledisloe as Governor General of New Zealand in March. A veteran of politics and war, he once contested Scarborough, served in France and Flanders, and later focused on the Life Guards and public service. He is a prominent Freemason and Nottingham County Council vice chairman. his wife is described as a keen fox hunter's wife.
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London
Viscount Galway
New Zealand
Lord Bledisloe
Lord Biledisloe
Scarborough
France
Flanders
Life Guards
Ireland
Victoria
United Kingdom
House of Lords
India
Canada
Sweden
Nottingham
Galway
Suburban Railway Traffic Rises Despite Fares Cut
Railway Department figures show August suburban traffic up 0 percent from a year earlier while revenue climbed by 1776 pounds despite reduced fares.
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Sydney
Railway Department
Leichhardt By-Election Set After Lomero Retirement
The Leichhardt by election to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Mr J Lomero will be held on October. The date is announced as part of the electoral timetable and candidates are expected to submit nominations in the coming weeks.
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Sydney
Leichhardt
J. Lomero
City Crowded as People Flock to Capital Trains Booked
The city is crowded with thousands heading to the capital by various conveyances. Business activity is strong, especially among traders. Officials face a serious challenge managing arriving visitors, with all trains booked through October 20 and no seats available on regular services until October 2.
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Pce
Takors
Government weighs Sunday radio ad ban for Australia
The Poetmaster-General Mr Parkhill indicated government consideration of banning radio advertising on Sundays. He noted 650000 licensed listeners with 150000 more in the past year and urged improving service quality while easing Sunday ad content.
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Sydney
Broadcasting Stations Federation
Parkhill
Federation Representa
Australia
Australian Mosquito Survey Aims to Curb Disease Spread
The Commonwealth Health Department plans a renewed campaign against infection carrying mosquitoes in Australia. Entomologist Taylor from the Sydney School of Public Health will conduct a survey across Darwin to Cootamundra to assess species prevalence and control potential. If successful, control measures will be expanded by Commonwealth and State authorities.
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Australia
Commonwealth Health Department
Taylor
Sydney School of Public Health and Medicine
Darwin
Cootamundra
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Health Authorities
New Guinea
North
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Kingsford Smith
Mosquito
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