Fall of Kabul Jadir Khan's Brother Rebel King Flees Calcutta
Reported movement from Peshawar claims Kabul captured by Shah Wali Khan aided by Nadir Khan after heavy fighting. Nadir Khan's force entered Kabul while Habibullah's troops retreated. Traders in Peshawar celebrate as war trade resumes amid uncertain routes and allegiance.
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Peshawar
Kabul
Shah Wali Khan
Nadir Khan
Alkhel
Kahala
Paceha Sakan
Disputed Return Favors Republic Amid Afghan Turmoil
Reports from Kabul indicate mixed views on Amanullah's return. Tribal leaders and residents discuss monarchy versus republic as peace prospects unfold. Nadir supporters reportedly back a republic while Amanullah supporters seek a peaceful settlement.
Amanullah Declares Afghan Rule Amid Succession Doubts
Amanullah announces plans to rule Afghanistan and name Nadir Khan as king in May. The report notes uncertainty over whether Nadir has claimed the throne or is merely serving, while Habibullah’s fate and Afghan welfare are cited as concerns.
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Amanullah
Willeg
Nadir Khan
Alfathiel
Kall
Sam
Nadir
Habibullah
Afghanistan
Probate Ordinance Issued for Territory Estate Fees
An ordinance issued yesterday effective from October 21 governs probate duties for deceased estates in the Federal Capital Territory. It specifies fee ranges from 14 pounds to 13 pounds 10 shillings on estates valued from 500 pounds to 10,000 pounds with penalties for concealment of wills.
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New South Wales
Commonwealth
French Cabinet Plans Naval Conference Prep
In Paris on a Wednesday, the Economy Minister presented 84S preliminary outlines for the naval conference. A note indicates postponement of meetings to October 16 and mentions M. Levelon preparing a needs assessment while indicating France will align with Italy.
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Paris
Econ
M. Levelon
Italy
Election tide turns against government in uncertain seats
An independent survey shows the government losing ground on the eve of elections. Many seats are in doubt across four states with independents likely to hold power. Labour may win some seats but not a clear working majority. The balance probably rests with independents led by W M Hughes, with Perth Boothby Bendigo and Corangamite among key doubtful seats as voters shift.
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Labour Party
Labour
W. M. Hughes
Western Australia
Perth
Ty Kiting
Mann
South Australia
Boothby
Price
Victoria
Hendigo
Corangamite
India Wannon
Fawkoer
Bendisco
G. Hurry
le Country Party
Hurry
Hallways Union
Carangamile
W. G. Gihaon
Australia
Appeal To Women Melbout Thursday By Prime Minister
The Prime Minister urges Australian women to reject claims the government proposals attack wages. He defends high wages and good conditions, saying the government seeks the best for workers and reminds women of past government actions to secure economic gains.
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Melbout
Mr. Brace
Women of Australia Today
Mr Bavin Election Hopes
Sydney report quotes Premier predicting Nationalists may win seats in Victoria and New South Wales elections. Sparse details suggest possible gains for nationalist parties across states.
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Sydney
Ale
Tavin
Lowe
Tiny Seata
New Howth Wales
British Labour Victory Expected in Australia Election
London observers note newspapers closely follow the Australian vote. The Daily Telegraph suggests the Crow government may win by a narrow margin, while Labour is seen as a probable victor. The result could shape Commonwealth politics and end a period of routine debates.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Labour Party
Commonwealth
Air Liner Feasibility and Safety Doubts Rise
Commander Burney argues ships like the Graf Zeppelin and Hindenburg offer only demonstration value, not regular commercial use. Earlier airship trials with Los Angeles and others show low passenger comfort and economics. He envisions a water landing ship that can maneuver in strong wind to avoid mooring mast destruction.
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London
Burney
Los Angeles
Iti
Widt
Graf “Et Pelin
Expenditure on Air Liners Draws Attention in Revelations
Commander Thurney reveals that a new engine type is needed for airships and that the F10 design requires structural changes. He claims the government spent about £2,000,000 on airship construction instead of £400,000 and argues that current airships are only preliminary steps toward a practical commercial system.
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London
Thurney
Burney
Air travel hopes set by Daily Express editorials
The aeronautical correspondent criticizes Britain for delaying a commercial air service with India and Australia. An editorial notes repeated postponements undermine public confidence and fuel suspicion about new airship projects.
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Daily Express
India
Australia
Britain
Daally Express
Tlin
Alrshin
Honorary Degree Awarded to MacDonald at Washington
Mr Ramasy MacDonald received the honorary Doctor of Law from George Washington University in Continental Memorial hall the site of a historic naval arms pact seven years earlier He urged that true education comes from effort and sacrifice noting his own limited access to schooling and the value of persistent labor.
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Washington
Ramasy MacDonald
George Washington University
Continental Memorial Hall
MacDonald
Cenotaph Ceremony Briefs Civilian Emphasis
The Government seeks greater civilian emphasis at Armistice Day Cenotaph rites. Troop duty will be unarmed, but naval, military, and air force detachments will attend. Detachments will not parade in full dress or armed form to preserve solemnity while ensuring three services are represented.
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London
Uhr
Election turmoil in North Sydney election pamphlet case
In North Sydney a leaflet alleging £600 offer to contest as a Labour candidate sparks uproar. Hughes seeks injunction against Nationalist posters claiming he is Labour endorsed, with court granting temporary leave to serve and consider further action after contested statements.
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F. J. H. Gleeson
J.P
Dr. Nott
Howe
W. M. Hughes
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Dr. Natt
Equity Court
Hughes
Nationalist Party
Mr. Horsfield
Labour
Nationaliao
Weston
Hughea
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High Court
Bellowe
Air Mail Efforts Hasten London Australia Route
The Daily Chronicle reports Kir Eric Geddes announced continuation of the air mail route to Australia. Plans connect Karachi Calcutta and Singapore with flying boats to Port Darwin, delivering urgent mail England to Australia in seven and a half days. Bir Sefton Meranker predicts Anglo Indian service soon reduced to two days, engines target 120 miles per hour.
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Chronicl
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Kimpire
Australia
Jeffort
India
Plana
Karach
Calcutta
Singapore
Imperial Air Fine
Port Darwin
England
Bir Sefton Mrancker
United States Institute Today
Leaflet Claims Hughes Endorsed Labour Candidate North Sydney
The leaflet asserts W. M. Hughes is the endorsed Labour candidate for North Sydney and accuses Nationalists of being probed. It alleges Hughes voted with the Labour Party to fund the government and says he has official Labour adoption for the North Sydney seat.
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Hughes
W. M. Hughes
Labour
North Sydney
Coal Inquiry Examines Check Inspectors Powers
Chief Inspector Hindmarsh testifies for the Miners Federation as to duties and powers of check inspectors. He says inspectors appointed by miners act for safety and may exceed government inspectors. Witness cannot confirm delayed reports on dangerous conditions and notes ignorance of French laws permitting entry to machines at risk sites.
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Sydney
Coal Commission
Eollierton
Josph Hindmarsh
Davies
Miners Federation
Witner
Dancer
Witheam
Minn
Retrenchment Comments By Chief Commissioner
Chief Commissioner Jedin Ternece announces he will leave Canberra with his family for Sydney next Tuesday. He rejects recent claims of a central Times report and says the Loyal Commission will stay in place until November 2 while arrangements are made for Mr. A. WoeCheristie to take over duties.
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Canberra
Sydney
Joly Patters
Pressent
A. WoeCheristie
Chief Commissioner designate assured on retrenchment blame
The Chief Commissioner designate says he will not be blamed for retrenchments. He notes staff changes stem from a three to four month review by the Commission and its Sub Committee, aiming to align personnel with reduced expenditure. Final decisions are due by the end of October.
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Christie
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Plenty of Room for All in Antarctic Date Town
The Discovery crew dismisses Norwegian Antarctic expeditions as not threatening. Captain Davie says there is room for all, noting multiple ventures help exploration. He confirms Bouvet Island facts and reports no nearby islands, while a depot holds a flag and a historical loss is referenced.
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Thorn
Holm
Davie
Antarctic
Davis
Bouvet
Norwegia
Java
Unclear Meeting Discusses School Attendance Enforcement
A Citizens League meeting examined the failure to enforce school attendance and urged the Commissioner to speed the gas of the ordinance. The Morents and Citizens' Committee had recently dealt with similar school concerns.
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Citizens League
Morents
Citizens' Committee
Schoovt
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