Postal Charges in Commonwealth and Empire Rates
Fragmented OCR lists postage rates within the Commonwealth and to British Empire locations. It notes 1d per item for many destinations, with 1d per 2 ounces for overseas mail, and special rates for printed matter and books, mentioning Australia and the United States with various minimums and surcharges.
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Commonwealth
Easpiro
Poamrer Ag
British Empire
Australia
Beith Empire
Americ
The Horseless Age Prophecy Recalled In Survey
A writer reviews old files noting repeated prophecies of the horse’s decline in Australia and America. He questions prophets’ beliefs as motor age advances and cites persistent horse populations in the United States and growing horse numbers in Mexico since 1924.
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Autralia
America
Tima
United States
Uss
New South Wales Proposals for Heavy Penalties in Drunk Driving
In Parliament today Mr Havin moved the first reading of the Crimes Amendment B, proposing heavier penalties for intoxicated drivers and authorizing whipping for razor-weapon offenders. He urged tougher police precautions to keep drunk drivers off city streets, noting a recent accident as impetus. The debate paused with mentions of razor gangs and possible judge reluctance to impose floggings.
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Bydney
New South Waien
Havin
Claus
Tragedy at South Kalgoorlie Mine Family Dead
Report of a terrible incident at the South Kalgoorlie mine where a man, his wife, and others died in a room scorched by fire and an exploded cartridge. The scene described as charred remains with a bed showing a corpse, as miners’ union members hold a stop-work meeting over contract rate disputes and seek manager negotiations.
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Archer
Slengaite
Kalgoorlie
Australian Workers’ Union
Kalgurli
Moreto
Chinese Star Actress Mies Wong to Star in Film Role
Chinese film actress Mies Wong, known for a portion in The Thief of other films, will make her first speaking part. The play has not been produced in England. Negotiations for the engagement were conducted by long distance due to her being in Germany. Her salary in Frosted Yellow Te is reported to be hundreds of pounds a week.
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Mies Anna
Miss Wong
England
Mies Wong
Germany
Mie
Make Yourself a Boon Compassion Tea
A fragmentary line reads like a quirky confidence note urging self care through tea as a metaphor for ease and pleasure, though the meaning is unclear and may be garbled. The text hints at personal consolation but lacks concrete context or events.
Evangeline Plea Published Before Return to America
Commander Evangeline’s correspondence published on the eve of her return to America. The Salvation Army case references a vow or plea amid uncertain times, noting a stretch of sea and distant duties as she prepares to come home.
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London
Guewell
Evangeline
America
Seamen's Union Sees Controversial Return of Member
In Sydney February a released prisoner named Jacob Talason was welcomed back into Seamen's Union at the Communist Hall. The scene showed a divided group with many members fearing his return could unsettle union affairs and rekindle former feuds.
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Dney
Heringarava
Deaths Stated as Peaceful During Final Two Weeks
Report notes individuals who died peacefully in their final two weeks at VNA Nagneid, with emphasis on serene passing and caregiver observations.
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Vna Nagneid
Alleged Secret Pact Reception in Britain
An apparent clandestine agreement event in Britain drew attention as officials investigated the reception, with participants uncertain and authorities weighing possible implications for diplomatic relations and security.
German Excitement Over Stresemann at Geneva
The Montag post reports Dr Stresemann will brief M Briand in Geneva on a serious matter. The paper objects to an immediate demand for explanation and seeks cautious handling of the issue.
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Montag Post
Dr. Stresemann
M. Briand
Geneva
Water for Desert Project in Egypt Explored
Egyptian surveyors plan a preliminary survey to assess a 70 mile water conduit from the Mediterranean to El Gattara in the western desert. The scheme would cost transformers and generating plants, potentially powering all of Lower Egypt, including trains and street lighting, at an estimated £15,000,001. The desert decline was noted by a British officer on wartime motorcycle patrols against the Renneai tribe.
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Mediterranean
el Gattara
Belgium
Egypt
Hat rule relaxed at Melbourne church sermon
In Melbourne on a hot February night Rev. Henry Evans urged women to remove hats during service despite St. Pauls commands. He jokingly invited men to shed coats as well. The Independent Church crowded for Evans second Sunday, and several attendees complied with the cap and coat loosening.
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Melbourne
St. Paul's
Henry Evans
Cong the Independent Church
Life on the Planets Said Possible by Cambridge Astronomers
Cambridge University astronomer Dr. A S Eddington argues life could exist on Mars and Venus. He notes air and water may be present, Mars has a thinner but adequate atmosphere with oxygen, and if life exists on Mars it would likely differ from earthly forms due to the planet's advanced age.
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Mars
Venus
A. S. Eddington
Cambridge University
Segarda
Record Metropolis Water Use Hints at Drought Strain
On Wednesday February 13 the metropolitan area consumed 19 259 000 gallons of water, a record for the period. In Whangarei district NZ a camp cook mistook arsenical sheep dip for egg powder at a sawmill camp kitchen, making four European and seven Maori bushmen severely ill though none survived. Sir Robert Ho Tang, a Hong Kong merchant prince, donated £1000 to the Mineral Relief Fund after the Prince of Wales appeal. he was knighted by King Edward.
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Whangarei
Robert Ho Tang
Hong Kong
Mineral Relief Fund
Prince of Wales
Robert
Edward
Wentworth Motors promotes De Mute Mix range and Chrysler links
Numerous reports arrive from Unisoiette distributors praising the De Mute Mix body range and Chrysler’s engineering feats. Wentworth Motors Limited emphasizes full satisfaction, broad selection, and dependable service across city and suburban markets amid growing prospects and sales activity.
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Unisoiette
Wentworth Mutu
Chrysler
Tm Hermany
Wentworth Motors Limited
Baby Austin on Ice
Commander Hyrd leads the Antarctic expedition with a touring car as base for transport and supply. Bob-Commanier Brophy coordinates supplies and tests a Pale Saloon in New Zealand, with plans to return the vehicle to America. The piece honors Sir Herbert Austin's engineering leadership and his team.
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Hyrd
Houth Pole
Weropland
Ami
England
Bob-Commanier Brophy
Byal
Austin Seven's World Journey Sparks Global Interest
Mr C Lawson recently completed a 600 mile trip across Australia, facing a fierce sandstorm that fouled the carburettor and packed rear suitcases. The Austin Seven led a scale bonnet test from Sydney to Melbourne, averaging over 50 miles per gallon. The Baby Austin’s world tour and exhibitions at German and Paris shows boost its fame, with over 30,000 units sold and growing interest worldwide. Winterbottom Motor Co reports strong sales in Western Australia as the model gains popularity globally.
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C. Lawson
Australia
Sydnes
Sfel- Whirne
Rosengart
Pari Salon
Berlin
Western Australia
Winterbottom Motor
Munich Police Bans Josephine Baker Appearance
Munich authorities bar the visiting performer Josephine Baker over claims her act offends public decency and improperly undermines social norms. The decision halts a planned appearance, citing moral outrage and concerns about community standards.
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Munich
Bavaria
Josephine Baker
Inenecke
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