William Morris Hughes A Life From Llansantffraid to Prime Minister
A criticism of W M Hughes life and times by W Farmer Whyte surveys Hughes from Welsh village roots to Australia’s Prime Minister. It credits Hughes with strong instincts and statesmanship shaping WWI and postwar policy while noting foibles. The 500 page biography, published by Angus and Robertson, Sydney, assembles vivid anecdotes and contemporaries including Curtin and Low.
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Wentworth
Walker
Hughes
Willian Morrix Hughes
W. Palmer Whyte
William Morris Hughes
Hin
Llansanthffraid
London
Farmer Whyte
Wilson
Curtin
Labour
Australia
Low
W. Farmer Whyte
Angus and Ropertson
Sydney
Price
Record Western Australia ram tops at 4500 guineas
A Merino stud ram sold at the Perth Royal Show Sheep Sales set a Western Australian record at 4500 guineas today. John Colling and Sons of Mt. Bryan offered the ram, bought by W. S. Asby and Sons of Haltett, surpassing the 2800 guineas WA record from 1956.
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Perth Royal Show
John Colling and Sons
Mt. Bryan
8.A
W. 5. Asby
Government drive cuts Chinese state farm payrolls
Reports indicate a sweeping government campaign in China is slashing bureaucratic layers and trimming farm clerical staff by substantial margins. Some state farms reportedly reduce excess positions by three quarters or more, with workers redirected to other roles.
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China
New Manager Sought For Australian XI
Melbourne report says the South African Cricket Association sought a temporary manager for the Australian team arriving in South Africa on Monday. Jack Jantke, the previous manager, collapsed at home in Adelaide and was forbidden to tour by his doctor. Board officials move to select a replacement, with a decision likely by late next week.
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Melbourne
South African Cricket Association
Ana
South Africa
Board of Control
Jack Jantke
Adelaide
Police Seek Attacker After Brisbane Assault
Women in South Brisbane spent the night in fear after a man attacked schoolteacher Nell Ann Davies in Cordelia Street. Davies awoke to a hand on her face and was treated for injuries to her nose eye and throat. Detectives lack a description of the suspect as they continue to search.
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Bribbank
South Brisbane
Nell Ann Davies
Cordelia Street
Mian Davis
Death at 70 of Canberra cartographer Edward Bayliss
Edward Bayliss 70 a former chief cartographer of the Department of Interior died in Canberra Community Hospital. Born in England he served with the Royal Engineers in 1914 38 and migrated to Australia in the early 1930s settling in Canberra. He was a founder member of local service groups and the Art Society. A private funeral will take place today.
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Canberra
Edward Sercival Baylias
Coran-derrk Street
Bayliss
England
Royal Engineers
Jill
Australis
New
Victoria
Queen Wand
South Australia
Vatern
Australia
London
Wanberra
Parliament House
Marylebone Cricket Club
Pedera Capital Terriiory Cricket Association
Baylisa
Fop
Frm
Geographia
D. Hileyter
D. i Quenalaeds
War Remnant Explosion Kills Four in York Shooting Party
A wartime mine explosion at Humbermone Moor near York killed four men and wounded five others among a hunting party of 12. Laurence Furness said a comrade picked up a shell and an immediate blast followed.
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London
Reuter
Humbermone Moor
Yorkarte
Yetesta
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Commonwealth OF Australia Department OF Healti
Department of Health
A.C.T
Commonwealth Medical Officers
Grace Bros
Rutledge Street
Queanbeyan
Leterstat
Kemamiel Aoe
Mousehold
Secara
MSO
Lonsdale Street
Braboon
Andersons A
Renee Omly
Andersen
HAPPY
Monaro Street
Lake Name
Giranbevan
Bradoon
Vanherra
W. M. Hughes
Passon
Hisory
Nis Clin Calle
Parmer Whyte
Aung
Lords
Federal Capital Territory Cricket Association
Federal Capital Territory
Commonwealth
T. Clark
BOX
G.P.O
Fathers
Bourne, CL
Ueo
Adams
Fubdern &T
Sano Hockii Hn Comeely
Conwal
Capital Motors Pty. Ltd
Braddon Engineers Pty. Ltd
Kangaroo Mote 1806 Ltd
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