Expenditure controversy over Admiralty House works
The article outlines a parliamentary dispute over funds and authority for the reconditioning of Admiralty House in Melbourne and Sydney. It notes an appropriation bill, prior work already carried out, and calls for parliamentary approval while detailing ministers and members who spoke or consulted on the matter. It highlights claims that the project proceeded without direct approval and mentions government roles and the Governor-General.
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Science Howe
Sydney
Mibough
Lyma
Perth
House of
Pakyreon
Admiralty
Joss
Melbourne
Amipiralty House
Menor
Setbacks in Senate Announcement Series
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a Senate related investigation or terms. It mentions an announcement series and possible actions in the upper chamber. The text is unclear but suggests investigations or discussion plans around a healthcare or policy issue titled Wig curring.
Rebels Press Madrid Amid Toledo Alcazar Unclear
London reports rebels press Madrid as Toledo vicinity sees contested moves. Insurgents claim control of a key point between Amile and Madrid, 35 miles from Telavera, with aerial dominance cited. Government forces consolidate near Torrijon while rebel wings threaten, and New Zealand aviatrix Miss Dean Batten plans a record attempt after last year’s Southall crossing.
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Madrid
Alcazar
Toledo
Amile
Telavera
Torrijon
Marit
Tomselves
Gonirol
New Zealand
Mies Dean Batten
North London capital invited to develop vast northern schemes
Commonwealth Government plans a 1,000,000 pound project to open routes from Barkly Table to the Gulf of Carpentaria and build a port for meat works on Wat Island, 40 miles from the McArthur River mouth. The move, urged by Mr Pater son and echoed by Sir Phillip Giggs, aims to populate the Northern Territory and attract foreign interest amid reports of unconnected abandoned military camps and suspected seaplane bases.
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Wat Island
McArthur
Paterson
LA. Abbott
Norethern
Northern Territory
Abbott
Phillip Giggs
Australia
Cerpenteria
Rumania
Switzerland
Greece
Abyasie UN
Foolitie
Barkly
Darwin
Wan
Commonwealth Gov. Armical
Vanderling Taland
Seattle
Mghiers
Fwlire
Townnyille
Queensland
Fire on liner special firemen extinguish
Fire on the liner Ormunde broke out near Twofold Bay. firefighters from Sydney assisted overnight but could not fully quench the blaze. The Wesel diverted toward Port Jackson expected to enter at dawn. Passengers faced smoke and delays but no panic occurred and no below decks access was permitted.
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Rydney
Aingguinhet
Ula
Twofold Bay
Bydhoy
Port Jackson
Sydney
Italy May Withdraw From the League
Dramatic League Assembly session sees Credentials Committee favor Abyssinia remaining to participate for present season. Italy’s withdrawal rumored after Musso Lini conference. fear of Locarno conference disruption grows amid French gloom and Allied tensions.
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Rome
Italy
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Anthor
Hague
Albania
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Arin
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Ranco
Britain
Coronation Seats Besieged by High Prices and Short Supply
The Daily Hermit reports the Works office plans to produce about 40 000 to 42 000 seats for the Coronation, with many in the best positions. Seats will cost around 42 each, tapping the occasion for profits. Officials say government support limits exploitation, but letters from wealthy Canadians suggest prices may skyrocket and force shortages for days.
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Tondon
Plane crash tragedy wraps Liverpool events in rumor
Fragmented OCR text records mention Captain Campbell Black killed in a Liverpool plane accident on Saturday. The garbled lines reference his widow, a demeaning claim and assorted names, but the passage is largely indecipherable and unclear about concrete details or outcomes.
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London
Weilnowlsy
Campbell Black
Liverpool
Gollena Green
Anton and
Hewitt ‘Eal Profeaian
Ploranes Deamond
Plans for a race of super men by Voronoff
Dr Voronoff unveils proposals to inject a treatment aimed at creating a new type of physical and mental capacity in men, backed by joiners and potential founders from Romania, Switzerland, and Greece, amid a backdrop of vast but sparsely populated terrain and proposed port and rail developments to support cattle export and northern development.
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Paris
Thurada
Japanese ultimatum to China looms over Shanghai
In Shanghai on a Wednesday report Japan delivered an ultimatum to China after two murders and other attacks on Japanese nationals. It threatens to take adequate steps within 12 hours if specified conditions are not met. The move follows alleged Chinese involvement and marks a tense diplomatic moment.
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Shanghai
Japan
China
Ultimatum Sewerage Works to Close State Demands Water Agreement
State government pressures local authorities to finalize a water agreement as sewerage works near completion. Officials warn of closure if terms are not met, with potential service impacts and legal deadlines referenced by city and state agencies.
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Ald
Collett
Stir at Queanbeyan Council over water price debate
An uproar at the Queanbeyan Municipal Council meeting centered on water pricing for sewerage works. A Department officer will visit to seek an amicable settlement, with discussions about 1.3d per 1000 gallons versus 2s 8d and payment rebates, amid government cost sharing for the scheme.
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Queanbeyan
Seyler
al. A. Ht. Collett
H. C. Taylor
Department of Works and Local Government
Quean
King's Memorial New Canberra Hospital Proposal
In the House of Representatives last night Mr Mulcahy Labour urged a new Canberra Hospital as a fitting memorial to King George V. He criticized the current Canberra Hospital as deplorable and unfit for purpose citing fire risks and inadequate medical staff. He argued a memorial hospital would be more suitable than other memorials and would better serve the community.
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Canberra
George V
House of Representatives
Mulcahy
Bredle
Nto
Aus
Government considers private loan plan for Tablelands project
Discussion centers on a 1,000,000 loan to fund private enterprise at Tablelands. Government deems the scheme too costly but eyes a more optimistic future with meat industry growth. High Commissioner in Lagoathr briefed on British capital prospects to build road and wharf at the mouth of the Ma Arthur River. the hearer adjourned.
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Lagoathr
Ma‘Arthur
Appointment of Commonwealth Works Director General
The Commonwealth Government reorganises the Works Branch of the Interior Department reviving the post of Director-General of Works after Mr. Thomas Hill’s 1930 retirement. Rumor places W. Mehaffey of Victoria, previously Director of Lighthouses, as the head, with cabinet review and public applications forthcoming. Salary range £1,100 to £4,250 per year plus adjustments for regional engineers and staff in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia.
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Commonwealth Government
Department of the Interior
Thomas Hill
W. Mehaffey
Victoria
New South Wales
Queensland
Western Australia
Works and Boryhny
Imperial remarks on retirement and gifts to Sir Isaac Isaacs
A summary of a royal presentation to King Defen discussing Sir Linaclaakea retirement from office and gifts. The Prime Minister Lyone reports in the House that James’ trip to England and the wealth of £4271 were arranged by the Government upon retirement. The Governor-General’s office and prior resignations are noted, with no preexisting governor. Sir James James resides in Australia prior to appointment.
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Sir Linaclaakea
Pimng
Lyone
Ingormod Tr. Naira
House of Representaivan
Iewnc Tuanes
Gomync
June
England
Wan
Sir ‘Anes
Australia
Mudgee Resident Wins Large Queenaland Prize
Mudgee resident James Dunn of Bondi, Sydney, won £60,000 in the Queenaland drawing. The single man expressed plans to travel, mentioning a twin brother and a brother named E. J. Dunn. He told the Sydney parliament member he might tour the world.
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Sydney
Thureday
James Duns
Reident
Bondh
Gordan Cawker
Art Dalam
Progress Report On EIT Section Work Inadequate Summary Noted
A brief note indicates that the EIT section work proceeded with partial satisfaction and progress, though completion was hindered by limited XE resources. The report records that some tasks met expectations while others remained delayed due to unavailable assets.
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