Royal Commission to probe Australian Performing Rights
The Commonwealth Government to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into the Australian Performing Rights Association amid parliamentary criticism of charges. Judge Owen is expected to lead the inquiry in three weeks, with no government fee for his services and expenses covered. Counsel Mr J H Keating to assist.
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Australian Performing Rights Association
Justice Owen
Jamjes Owan
New South Wales
Kuch Marke
he _Joopyright
J.H. Keating
Melbourne
Jami
Royal Commission
Cotton Strike Closes More Mills As Holidaymakers Idle
Over 2 000 cotton workers join the strike while about 150 000 have ceased work. Mills shut to avoid disruption as peace moves delay intervention. Blackpool seaside holidaymakers number 30 000, many struck yet refuse to abandon their annual trip.
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London
Tusmtey
Dally Elewland
Blackpool
Tome
Wool Sales Show 5 to 10 Per Cent Rise in Sydney Market
In Sydney on Wednesday the wool sales rose amid keen competition. Reece wools led with a 5 percent advance and skirtings 10 percent over opening rates. Stained pieces and locka participated. the average quality batch totaled about 11,001 bales with 10,778 sold at auction and 6,240 privately. Overall average price hovered near £10 1s 0d. The report notes mixed consignments from New England and Ashford, with G.R. over the Pocket yer mentioned in context.
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Sydney
Reece
Alex
G.R
New England
Ashford
Big saving in pensions to provide balanced budget
A government plan promises large savings in pension costs to support a balanced budget. Officials say the reforms shield war pensions from cuts while extending financial stability across public programs. Details outline gradual savings, with impact on future spending forecasts and eligibility rules.
Retrenchment in State Railways Reduces Staff in Sydney
Government plans to cut about 3,500 surplus railway employees while the remaining roughly 31,000 will be kept on full time service. Retrenched staff will receive superannuation based on length of service.
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Sydney
Wedneesy. Te
Budget proposes tax on lottery prizes and pension cuts
Prime Minister Lyons plans a Budget speech with major savings including a 2/68 week cut in old age and invalid pensions to save about £1,1000 a year. War pensions stay intact, while health and administration costs face reductions. A 5 percent levy on lottery winnings may be applied and state tax methods refined under Cabinet and State Premier guidance.
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House of Representatives
Lyons
Champon
Canberra
Tension in China and Shanghai Boycott Fear Rise
Reports from Shanghai describe growing tension as officials warn of possible boycott actions and Japanese naval movements. A high level conference between Generals Chiang and Taiping Kaul is noted amid speculation of an aggression plan in Manchuria and Yangtze Valley, with international concern rising.
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Chiane- Baume
Taaiting-Kal
Manchuria
Thas
Yangwse
Manchiris
Britain opens congress at York with long service honored
In York London a ceremonial session opens the British for the Advancement Learn assembly. A 101 year old veteran of the federation is nominated as President. Alfred is named among distinguished delegates with broad experience.
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NCE Congress le
Britain
York
London
Fis Prenton
Alfred A
Two Miners Injured In Aberdare Coal Incident
Reported in Aberdare a coal mining accident injured two men, Cantred Minere tt and Danald Fairlie, with details limited by the damaged text. The event centers on the fall of coal at the Aberdare colliery and the immediate response observed by local workers.
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Orasnock
Weinenaay
Livingstone
Aberdare
Cally Witry
Minerett
Danald Fairlie
Jewellery theft by Sydney, Wednesday morning break in
A thief smashed the front window of Bruce and Walsh's jewellery shop on Litt Street at ten o'clock. A tray containing a diamond ring worth £709 was stolen as the culprit fled, then later apprehended near Footport and taken to the police station. Central Court charged engraver Einkar Hales with Ravine Semen and theft of gold wine, total value £780, but was released.
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Bydney
Bruce
Waleh
Oink
Mlephenn
Ohimwrvet
Einkar Hales
Aydney
Arthur Walah
Huu
Cheaper coal for the railways sought by Transport Commissioners
The Transport Commissioners announced a request for coal supply bids to meet about 1,200,000 tons of coal for the railway system. Northern field tenders show potential price cuts of 1s6d to 9d per ton versus last year, while southern tenders remain unchanged. The outcome may affect next year’s contracts and overall costs.
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Aydney
Driver fined over unregistered motor vehicle
Melbourne court hears William Friest Willard, a carrier between Finley NSW and Melbourne, fined £2 for driving an unregistered motor vehicle. Defence argued NSW registration, claim of constitutional restraint of trade. Magistrate’s decision stands, appeal possible.
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Melbourne
Weanentas
Heymour Court
William Friest Willard
Finley
New South Wales
Wer
Jt Wip
Australian Banker Sees Upward Moves in Markets
Governor of the Commonwealth Bank Mr. B C Riddie says American market optimism may sustain the current rise in commodity prices. He notes easy money as a key factor and cites Australia’s improving trade balance, exchange pressures, and the need for funds to cover abroad obligations, warning future shifts hinge on American price levels.
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New York
Tuscany
B. C. Riddie
Commonwealth Bank
Riddle
Australia
America
Riddip
Aus
Tralian Ereall
Ieelf
De Valera Readies for Peace Talks Amid Reports
London reports claim Eamon de Valera may meet Arthur Griffith or Thomas again. The Goblin correspondent notes Dublin seeks fuller proposals from Mr. Thomas before any accord. Ryan O Kelly, Irish leader, says Ottawa visit aims at informal peace talks rather than a formal treaty.
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London
Tuseday
Baily Telegraph
O'Kelly
de Valera
Thomas
Wighss
Train Held Up By Coil Wires Near Fairmont
Train halted between Dara Crork and Awaha this morning as heavy gauge wire fouled the coils. Workers cut and freed the train after rain halted progress. The diver acted quickly to prevent a derailment and continue the journey. Railway officials report the derailment risk was high but mitigated by prompt action.
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Rydney
Dara Crork
Awaha
Polock
de Fairmont
Irish duty on sheep and poultry imposed
A new duty of 13/8 per head on sheep and 4 shillings 6 pence on poultry imported into the front Hat e has been imposed under the proclamation Saltion Tmposition Act with the usual two thirds full pate and preference to Britain and the Empire. The duties seem aimed at Northern Ireland, as the poultry and igworts Frat
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Butlin
Toenday
Empire
Northern Ireland
Conversion of Australian Loan Faces Likely Better Terms
London reports indicate likely improved terms for Australia’s loan conversion with underwriting loosened before October 1. Analysts in influential circles expect NSW maturing Nov 2 to be managed, while broader applications may follow on successful outcomes. The delay in conversion is not viewed as harmful due to stock market gains and steady Australian stock prices. Market chatter suggests October could yield more favorable terms as refunds precede September end.
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London
Treasury
New South Wales
Rome
Home Purchasers Bill Aimed at Allowing Owners to Buy Homes
Government proposes legislation to assist ratepayers and home buyers. Minister for Justice notes potential access to home ownership for people paying deposits but struggling with high rates. Deputy and Ratepayers Association delegation present.
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Rydney
Ratepayers’ Association
Justice
Amoraker
New Trial Ordered by High Court in Sydney Case
The Full Court ordered a new trial for Guy Neville Kingworthy, convicted of attempted murder of Sydney Devine and sentenced to death. Justice Rich criticized the presentation of the case to the jury, suggesting potential grave mislead. An appeal to the Supreme Court was noted.
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Sydney
Weanenday
Guy Nevile
Repayment of British Loan and Treasury Bills
The London Casino announces repayment of the 4 per cent War Loan at par on December 1 next with six months’ interest. Holders of the 4 per cent Treasury bonds Aptied4 will also be repaid at par on the same date with four months’ interest. The outstanding War Loan totals 210,000,000 and Treasury bonds about 140,000,001. The repayment coincides with the five percent war loan date.
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London
Wather
Forest of the
Honda
Hall to land at Wyndham
Melbourne report notes changes in plans for Pimht-Commander Wall. Instead of docking at Tarmax as originally intended, he will depart Khopane and arrive at Wyndham tomorrow.
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Hall
Wyndham
Melbourne
Wall
Tarmax
Khopane
State Parties Meet Bygdney Parly Meeting Teaser
State parties meet bygdney and the Parliamentary JAGA held today with no important business. A combined meeting is planned for tomorrow when MP Htevema will outline the budget proposals.
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Bydney
Htevema
Fireworks blast injures many at Calcutta festival
Reported explosion during a fireworks display in Calcutta injures fourteen people as spectators gather for a festival. Thirteen women and one man are listed among the injured, with local officials investigating the accident at the display site near a residential area.
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Calcutta
X & House
Mita Wadding Textival
Devipur
Ampur
Bombay
Reichstag crisis and Goering elected speaker in Berlin
In Berlin the Reichstag faces dissolution threats as Emil Goering is elected speaker amid a stormy session. Frau Zetkin denounces government capitalism and calls for constitutional overthrow while Goering asserts a national majority. In Melbourne, a cash discount dispute among wool buyers stalls with brokered talks over discount reductions and sale terms.
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Berlin
Mindenburg
von Yuen
Rand
Clara Zetkin
Addrau
Zetia
Fray Zotkin
Fang
Herman Goering
Richthofen
Munich
Germany
Hall’ Hillert
Moncow
Apsuker
Goering
Ham
Matchalag
Dorwinnen
Herr Doering
Namie
No Hitch in Sydney Wool Sale Says Brokers Group
The Sydney Wool Rolling Brokers Association led by Mr Witter states no hitch in the wool sales. A 14 percent cash discount rate reduction to per cent for cash has been mutually agreed, with provisions to apply within 14 days.
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Melbourne
Victorian Woolbuyere’ Association
Adelaide
Turnbull
Auattaia
Rydney
Sydney
Basic Wage 340 Applications For Reduction
A large batch of wage variation requests was approved by the Industrial Register as part of enforcing the basic wage. About 1K were expected to total 540 after reductions. Government moves to apply the basic wage to all public servants drew protests from the Public Servants Association, with officials arguing the public service had already borne cuts under the Premier Agreement.
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Rydnet
Stoney
Public Service
Bondi Backed Of Cons Bondi Backed Of Cons
Fragmentary OCR text describes a contested scene at a postal agency with unidentified parties trading a teab lag and a drawer. Details are unclear and many words are garbled, but mention of a bandit, a main scene, and a faulting exchange is evident within the damaged segment.
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Mary Mill
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