Assassination of King Alexander Shocks Europe in Marseille
A Croat assassin killed King Alexander of Yugoslavia and French Foreign Minister Barthou in Marseille as their motor procession was greeted by crowds. Bullet wounds wounded General Georges and Admiral Berthelot. King Alexander died within minutes. The attacker was killed by police. France announced mourning and a state funeral for Barthou. The Yugoslav royal family and Paris officials reacted with shock and condolences.
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Alexander of
Jugoslovia
M. Barthou
Marseilles
Alexander
France
Europe
French Supreme War Council
Yee
Berthelot
Toulon
Georges
Aasuasin
M. Tarbov
Barihou
Croatenw
Abmanier
Dubrov
Marty
Pietri
London
Yellevieve
Samscein
Alexandar
Ani
Sam Romult
Piet Thor
Somach
Bar
Tieaide
Our
Aix
Ates
Alex
Barthey
Geoeral Georges
Ber Fthalot
Ramora
Marseillen
Maleman
Amore
M. Baribou
Ing
Hin Tarak
Costa Finaour
Jeviito
Jugoslav
Tel
Belgrade
Wolll
Pat Jeded
Croats. A 5 7 Journalists Convarue In ‘ Jequeen Marie
Jueaa
Perret
Dellaracca
Mama Isa
Eta
Quave Marie
England
Schontboy
Peter
Englani
Praperatay
Surrey
Pater
Alcandar Wen
Carpe
Bellagt
M Pet Saylum
George
Coromander
Uher
Lake Bled
Prince George
Maria
Olga
Alazander
Grisbe George
Mariaa
Copland
Jane University
Eng
Haa
Mosth
M- Barthou
Jugoals
Dubrsgaile
Air service extensions link Sydney with Townsville and Melbourne
Air services in Sydney are under consideration by New England Airways. The contemplated plan includes connecting Sydney with Townsville via a northeast route and extending to Melbourne. The proposal envisions a two day loop linking Melbourne and Sydney and integrating Casino and Tenterfield with the connection.
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Sydney
Sydney-Brisham
New England Airways
Townsvilla
N.E.W
Sao Flan
Casino
Tenterfield
Melbourne
Bank trims rates in Australia amid deposits and overdrafts
Sydney notices a further quarter per cent cut in Commonwealth Bank rates on fixed deposits and overdrafts. Chairman Claude Reading announced the move, effective from October 21. Fixed deposits for 3, 9, and 24 months are priced at 1 1/2 per cent, 3 per cent, 4? per cent, and 2? per cent respectively, while overdraft rates on current accounts drop to a maximum of 4 per cent from November 1.
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Sydney
Commonwealth Bank
Claude Reading
Regency Of Three Belgrade Royal Power In Crisis
A disrupted Belgrade scene reports the Council of Ministers wielding royal authority as King Alexander’s cabinet hesitates. Queen Marie’s stance and Crown Prince’s expected throne status surface amid public broadcasts and chaotic exchange market chatter. The pound moves, while the regime struggles to publish death notices.
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Belgrade
Council of Ministers
Alexander
Marie
Mer JS
Wa Tom
Maori Run Amok in Wellington Murder Spree
Weds G uM Davenport aheen farmer his wife and son were murdered while the mother and son were badly injured when a Maori ran amok in the Rengito o district west of Wellington. The Davenport homestead was burned and the bodies of Davenport and his wife were found amid the charred remains. Albert Davenport was found with a bullet wound to the head. A large police search in bush country is underway for the suspected assailant. It is believed the killer may have been employed on Major West.
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Wellington
G. Um. Davenport
Rengito O
Davenport
Albert Davenport
Savindy
Mort
West
Rome Unperturbed by Potida Toward Balkan Tensions
A cryptic note suggests Rome remains calm as Balkan tensions rise with Yugoslav matters. Officials hint no immediate policy shift while regional rumors swirl about troop movements and diplomatic contacts.
Portfolio Premier Takes Over After Barthou Death
Paris reports M. Doumergue has provisionally taken over the portfolio of Minister for Foreign Affairs following the death of M Barthou. The move places Doumergue at the helm of French foreign policy as a temporary measure.
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Paris
Tumeday
M. Doumergue
Aitaira
M. Barthou
Poet Laureate Invites Canberra Speech at Anatomy Institute
Last night Sir Robert Garren announced the invitation to Canberra for a ceremony at the Institute of Anatomy to mark the Centenary celebration in Melbourne.
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Institute of Anatomy
Robert Garren
Prime Minister's Messages of Sympathy for Assassination
The Prime Minister Mr Lyons sent messages of sympathy after the assassination of King Alexander of Yugoslavia and France's Foreign Minister M Barthou. Australia expressed regret and abhorrence and asked Belgrade to convey the deep sympathy of the government and people. A cable to the British Ambassador in Paris noted Australia’s shared sorrow for France’s loss.
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Mr. Lyons
Alexander
Yugoslavia
M. Barthou
France
Amal Bamedor
Belgrade
Piy
Commonwealth of Australia
Min
King Alexander
Parin
Australis
Australia
Missing Davenport man linked to armed guards tale
A report describes Albert Davenport missing after an attack at Davenport’s place. Investigators say two men with rifles were involved. one body later found. The case concerns Davenport and possible involvement by local residents, with unclear outcomes and continuing inquiries.
Duke of Kent Created For Prince George in Royal Decree
The London notice states the King has conferred the dignity of Duke of Kent on Prince George, detailing the patent and titles involved. It notes the title was previously held by Queen Victoria's father and references the lineage and honors connected to the decree.
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London
Dulet
Kent
Princs
Brest
Prince George
Eawerd Alexander Eximund
Cmg
Dcvo
Baron Downpatrick
Earl
Andrew
Duke of Kent
Lanteee
Queen Victoria
Press Comments on Autocracy and European Diplomacy
London dispatch notes bitterness toward autocratic King Alexander’s regime but signals growing Croat loyalty. France seeks restraint on Germany and alignment with Paris as Basthon aims to reconcile old rifts between France and Germany amid broad European diplomacy.
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London
Wedpamday
Maa' Anya
Wictinsa Smang
Alexander
Seemian
Bla
Tuty
Iamy
Soria
Tng
Germany
France
Arbitration action by ACTU in Melbourne labour talks
Unclear OCR text references arbitration movement in Melbourne involving the New Labour Party and other parties. Details about the date, exact parties, and outcomes are unreadable, with multiple garbled phrases and missing context.
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Oreatau
Mread
Mate Labour Party
Eitan Poe
Melbourne
Saveton Aguin
Ore
Lyons Announces Commonwealth Ministry Changes in Canberra
The Prime Minister Mr Lyons tonight announced the new Commonwealth Ministry. W M Hughes is reappointed as Minister for Health and joins the cabinet. J A Perkins retires from the Interior portfolio amid Royal visit arrangements.
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Melbourne
Mr. Lyons
Commonwealth
J. A. Lyons
Territories
George Ftate
R. G. Menai
Defence
R. Archdale
F. H. Stewart
T. W. White
Fr. Harrison
R. G. Caney
Henry Ciflett
C. W. C. Marr
J. A. Perkins
Canberra
J. Harri
Wentworth
New, South Wales
W. M. Hughes
Marr
Interior
Perkins
Henry Gullett
Three Candidates Seen For Speakership Amid Coalition Talks
Indications point to Br. Gr. Bell of the UAP, Mr. CL. Abbott of the UCP, and Mr. WJ Makin of the Labor Party as leading contenders for the Speaker's chair. A likely ballot and Labour balance of power shape the outcome, with Abbott favored by some and a Country Party chair potentially sympathetic to low tariff aims.
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U.cp
Ageocom & Toalition
Miata
Labour Party
Br. Gr. Bell
UAP
CL. Abbott
U.C.P
Makin
Fed. Lab
Delny
Peng Ty
Misister
Lyons
Country Party
Abbott
Bacuune
Ite
Mambova
Haate Ge
Ie Samatoony
Secewer Aaa
Rman
vUlee Ithees Partin
Ies Tambora
Taritt
Mlwaya Basa
Tte
Hard Winter Warned for Germany by Government Spokesmen
Berlin reports government spokesmen warn of a hard winter and potential shortages. They accuse foreign financing of driving Germany toward necessity and hardship, while officials vow decisive action against perceived profiteers and industrialists.
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Berlin
Uachtenach
Germany
Ing Fala Anid Tentiles
Marr Miller
Krol
Miter
Ewan Ater Mie
Gabbetet
Nasism
Macial
Jury Disagrees in Hold Up Charge in Lewis Case
A jury could not agree on a hold up charge in the Lewis case involving a woman named Maatha. The trial concluded with unresolved deliberations and the judge scheduled further proceedings to determine next steps.
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Lewis
Maatha
Wheat policy proposal discussed by Lyons and farmers
Mr Lyons announces policy for wheat payments after Royal Commission recommendations. The plan covers wheat grown including hay and proposes subsidies on all wheat. Debate centers on whether horses and hay production merit agricultural support and awaits further government recommendations.
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Bydney
Wodnmeday
Amoce
Cdr
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