Andrew Fisher Official Burial and Mourning Message
The Commonwealth authorizes an official funeral for the late Andrew Fisher. The service will be held in London at Homy Chapel on October 2. A cable from Prime Minister Bruce expresses gratitude for sympathy from Britain and acknowledges Fisher’s service to Australia.
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London
Antilia Honee
Andrew Fisher
Eemorhel Servier
ML Volumios
Dent Stret
Fie Tiie
eMicinte
Sevisted Bey
Lyon
Pisher
Delow
Feom
Iie
Andpewister
Bethon
Istie
Commonwealth
Mer. Bruce
Dominion Affairs
Mr. Amery
Australia
Great Britain
Hon
Fisher
Gratt
Last Man and Last Shilling Speech by Fisher
The late Andrew Fisher spoke at an election meeting in Volack Victoria on July 31, urging calm and arbitration to avert a great war. He warned Australians to support the Empire and defend it if war came, stressing duty to Mother Country and unity in troubled times.
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Andrew Fisher
Volac
Victoria
Great Britain
Fisher
Europe
Helm
New Carriages for Sydney Suburban Lines
Sydney reports the construction of 64 suburban carriages for the lines. Replacement by the Mailway Commissioner is noted with total cost including electric equipment likely exceeding a substantial sum. Contracts for the other suburban vehicles are underway, with nearly 20 already built.
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Sydney
Mailway
Expenditure Questions Under Federal Training Programs
The text questions whether high spending yields results in military education. It cites Cahburro and compares costs at College and Duntroon with per cadet figures, noting £52,755 last year at Duntroon and 61 cadets trained. The tone mocks the value of training expenditures and lists instructors.
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Maloney
Mor
Conan
Sava
Jervin May
Duntroon College
Bmal
Mi Ieek
Pall dl
Ea Veler
Commission Changes Point to New Second Commissioner
A new appointee is likely to fill the Second Commissioner post in the Federal Capital Commission from January 3 as extended terms of two commissioners end. The Third Commissioner’s election is planned for December, with a January 3 duty start for the people's representative.
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Federal Capital Commission
Disarmament talks and White House views on alliance pact
Washington notes reveal President Coolidge weighs options after a stalled Anglo French naval arms conference to be resumed before June. US stance favors continued diplomacy, with expectations of adjustments to the proposed pact and flexible language to gain broader support.
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Washington
White House
Coolidee
Dinetier
Baer
Coolihee
Coolidge
Novelists Death Reported in New York
A notice from New York reports the death of a novelist. The brief mentions a Tuesday date and a person named Heoree Tan MaCuigheon, noting the writer's prominence and literary standing.
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New York
Heoree Tan MaCuigheon
Doomed' N T Commission For Want Of Power
A distorted report discusses the Northern Territory commission, its failure to gain authority, and warnings about yellow labour and white governance. It notes sinuous colonial debates, proposed commissioner powers, and predicted extinction of a labor dynamic within years.
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Sydney
de Wol. Warner
Byilney
Northern Territory
Conuniseot
Air Marshal’s Doubts Point to Long Tasman Sea Service
The Air Marshal expresses doubt about an early air service across the Tasman Sea. He notes that a suitable aircraft for such a flight has not yet been developed and that a direct trade route remains distant.
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Cpg
Tenis
Auckland
Weslmondiay
Air- Mutadeal
Lee Derby - Hopkmond
England
Ina
Attair
Wacroaa
Tasman
Bea Fa
Motor vehicle registrations rise in October period
The period from October 17 to October 23 saw 5 vehicles registered. To date, 1,134 cars, 208 lorries and 120 motor cycles have been registered at the Commission offices.
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Commission
Girs
Vague notice hints at December departure for Sheehee abroad
A fragment suggests a person named Sheehee will likely be abroad by December 1. The text mentions a forthdghts pet bee of the vlretion, but names and exact actions are unclear. Further reading needed for precise details and involved parties.
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Sheehee
Foundations Report Nearing Readiness for Administration Buildings
The Chief Commissioner indicates the foundations report for the administrative buildings is nearly ready and expected by the end of next week. He notes initial findings may be favorable, with capital officials preparing for final approvals and potential cost considerations.
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Air John Hitters
Annelies
Toni
Joba Alas
Leweyver
Five Heidger brothers hunt stirs Cologne in bold bank raid saga
A dramatic pursuit in Cologne centers on five suspected bandits tied to a Gladbach bank hold up. The Heidger brothers eluded police after a siege, shooting two officers and a civilian, hijacking a tram, and fleeing toward the Rhine before reigniting a nationwide manhunt with about 700 officers still searching at dawn.
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Gladbach
Hedger
Heliger
Cologne
Exhumed body case nets husband charged with murder in Sydney
In Sydney, Alister Denner Clark, husband of the deceased, was charged with murder after the exhumation of Kil May Chirk. Prosecution allege Clark poisoned his wife with arsenic during years of illness and later remarried. he appears in Central Court with a new bail hearing.
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Sydney
Central Court
Alister Denner Clark
Waleman
Kili May Chirk
Iowan
Muirrkel
Canning
New South Wales
Bydsney
Qaeterlan
Lekphal
Bei Guae
MW Wan
Hom
Hal
Aml
Clark
New Wharf at Garden Island Sydney Tender Notice
Federal Department of Work and Railways will invite tenders for a new wharf at Garden Island Sydney. Estimated cost Lb 161,001. Project duration about five years to complete.
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Sydney
Werkestpy
Federal Department of Worke and Railways
von Ganten Island
Prime Minister Bruce Forecasts Large Australian Majority
Melbourne reports indicate Prime Minister Bruce expects a sweeping win as he returns from Adelaide. He attends departmental meetings and private interviews, praising rallies that drew large crowds while noting a few unsettled moments at Port Adelaide town hall.
Civic Coal Inquiry I Fees for Counsel
Sydney reports Civic Commissioners approved payment of a bill for £758 2s 6d to Mr Shand KAC for fees in the precatory inquiry.
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Sydney
Shand
KAC
Deserts Promised Riches Questioned in Australia Pamphlet
A misread pamphlet from Australia questions desert wealth and potentialities in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. It cites opposition by government agents and local leaders over prospecting claims and land use in an era of exploration.
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Lindon
Trav
Ori
Tao
Australia
Bombala Show Dates Set for March 34
At a committee meeting of the Homiala PP and A. Bociety last week the plan was approved to hold the annual Bombala Show on Thursday and Friday, March 34 and 1p, with preparations to begin immediately.
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Homiala PP
A. Bociety
Thorsday
Armidale man narrowly escapes as car hits midroad wires
Kenneth Benjamin of Armidale reports a near miss when a car traveling fast struck a pont mid road after three wires stretched across the road impeded his braking. He escaped unharmed though the vehicle was wrecked.
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Armidale
Kenneth Benjamin
Benjamin
Horse Racing Revenue Growth Over Twenty Years
Figures presented to a select committee show metropolitan racing revenue rising from £123,352 in 1907-08 to £670,922 with 81 meetings last year. Including trotting and pony meetings, last year’s total reached about £693,000.
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Melcoucene
Wednomlay
Metropolitan Cribe
Fire damages bridge amid train cinders in Newcastle
A fire on a bridge near Newcastle caused extensive damage after embers from a passing train ignited a bridge deck. Fire crews battled the blaze as portions of the structure collapsed, delaying traffic while authorities investigated the incident and the cause.
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Newcastle
Wednesley
Cline
Nelson Defeats Love in Northern Territory election
In the Northern Territory election of P22 Nelson won against Love by a small margin. Mr Nelson, the sitting member, defeated rival candidate Love amid a contested race with opponents Tassia and Watts also mentioned.
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Ber
Neleon
Witd Qanether
Selva E
Eo Amall
Anthony Charles Tassia
Harold George Nelson
Tnert
Douglas Crombie Watts
Nelson
Love
Shakespeare
Fowkner
Braddon
White Star Liner Plans Boost to Trans Atlantic Service
New York dispatch states Lord Kylaentjetocrman announced White Star Line aims to expand trans Atlantic work citing American prosperity. He indicated expenditure will improve Van Aus service and introduce a new electrically propelled steamer soon in service built under company policy with expectation of a full return on investment.
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New York
Tusday
Kylaentjetocrman
White Mar
Christmas Tree Auction to Benefit Children’s Fund
Acton Welfare Association will start a Christmas tree auction to raise funds for the children’s Christmas needs. The first function is planned for month end with men charged for admission while women provide supper for admission.
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Acton Welfutt Association
Christina New
Prince's Vigil At Groom's Bedside Amid Heart Trouble
General Trotter, groom-in-waiting to the Prince of Wales, suffered a sudden heart attack while touring East Africa. He fell from a river boat on Lake Albert and survived after a bystander Indian telegraphist relayed a message. A relief party and supplies covered 200 miles in hours, reaching the royal camp where the Prince watched over Trotter through the night.
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Trotter
Groonm
Prince of Walesa
East Areloa
Prince Wing
Alfert
Ately
Kampala
Royal
Prines
Prines Tid
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