Private Bill on Unmarried Women Employment Debated
In London the House of Commons debated a private bill regulating employment of unmarried women. Lady Futur and Captain Myrne spoke amid laughter, arguing married women were inefficient, while others insisted women should be protected in the home. The bill was rejected, cited as aiming to bar marriage from civil service employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autor
London
House of Commons
Futor
KC. Myarne
Portiamyst
Thor
Basil Peto
Uva
Mississippi River Levee Blasted Near Violet
Reported explosions dynamited about 1800 feet of the Mississippi river levee near Violet Louisiana causing waters to rise, threatening St Bernard parish. Many residents evacuated while about 200 people in the area need immediate assistance. Mississippi River flood damage concerns mount as engineers assess the breach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlewon
Mississippi River
Violet
Voles
Chamee
Syemon Wheel Dyke Boots Peasick
Appalling Dimantril Levee Breaches Hit New Orleans
New Orleans reports severe flooding as multiple levee breaks worsen the crisis. Arkansas River breach at South Boal raises water levels, isolating a refugee camp housing 4,300 people. Bets surged by rapid inundation. eight feet of water in St Bernard’s parish, many homes swept away. estimates place 1,600 homeless and 250 dead with vast areas submerged.
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New Orleans
Arkansas River
South Boal
Mixnisaippi
Ttinouw
Bt. Bernard’s
Record NYSE Seat Price Sets New High
On April 20 the New York Stock Exchange sold a seat for 104000 dollars, a new record price. The sale exceeded the previous high by 400 dollars, marking a peak in seating costs at the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Stock Exchange
New York
Wens
Tony
Broom Palil
Fortune of two millions inheritance shocks London
Mise Fisher, a Tunbridge Wells resident, inherits £2,000,000 from her uncle Mr W F Tidditts of Sheffield, a solicitor. The story notes her modest lifestyle and inability to afford train fares to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mise Fisher
Tunbridge Wells
W. F. Tid- Ditts
Sheffield
Beenas
Position to Trades Bill Sparks Labor Conference Row
A contentious April gathering of about four million unionists and roughly 100 delegates failed to vote on the Trades Union Bill as George Hicks presided. The conference vowed to fight the measure to the bitter end, pledging to frustrate the so called malicious attack amid heated rhetoric and no formal vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mde
George Hicks
Comuuniste
Lockout Illegal Amendment Reported May Day Strike
A garbled notice from May 1 details a government response to a general strike. The fragment mentions a lockout and an illegal amendment, with references to Aordon and Megat. The readable text implies drafting a controversial amendment amid labor action and a broad work stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aordon
Imperfect Air Voyage Narrates Imperial Airways Flight
An eccentric travelogue styled piece describes an Imperial Airways flight from London to a Nile bound journey. It mentions passengers, an aerial waiter, and a panoramic view of the vast airship era with references to pilots, a giant plane, and distant lands. The text also notes a newly published Australian author Joe Cunted Maliiadet with translations forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonson
Nile
Argo
London
Imperial Airways
Surplus and deficits in Western Australia revenue April 1927
Revenue of £817,707 for April 1927 shows expenditure at £? and a monthly surplus of £10,144. The cumulative deficit was reduced from £433,? to £414,? by April. Past year deficits and March comparisons indicate improved fiscal position with creditors listed at £17,105 and 4/7.
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Bixte
Comrerne
Inet
Apell
Apel
YOUR CHILDREN The death of James Alward in Brisbane tragedy
The morning death of James Alward in the Valley Brisbane occurs as the family of four mourns. Mrs Alward, his mother, is shot dead with the husband and children at Stratten Street since August. Alward had been away on strike duties, returning home to reunite with her children.
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James Alward
Brisbane
Alward
Alvear
Mre
Award
Trainees on Triake Alleged Food Strike at Ululah Park
Trainees complained of bad food and long marching during a four mile route march. About 300 protesters gathered, fired blank cartridges, and demonstrated at Ululah Park. Most trainees refused to return until grievances are met, leaving disorder in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarynorouga
Murehiee
Rai
Cor
Ululah Park
New South Wales athletes suffer injuries in relay event
In a rough relay race, competitors from New South Wales faced injuries as several runners were hurt. Neil Cavengh aged 15 fractured his left forearm, Dennis aged 18 sustained a fractured left forearm, Arthur Teara aged 11 was struck on the forehead with a fracture, and Noseworthy aged 13 also fractured a left forearm as the team collapsed mid race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Cavensgh
Dennis
Arther Teara
Wena i
Tere ‘Noseworthy
Tobrasco
Perth Labor Day Guests Among Perth Visitors
Min F Seeker, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Seeker of Durlacher Street, remains an inmate of Bt Omer's Hospital, Perth, threatened by a serious condition. Mrs Seeker plans to travel to Perth tonight. Notables including Hon J C Willcock, Hon J Drew, Rev J W Hickey and Miss Kathleen Hickey arrived for Labour Day events and return tonight. Mr J Kelly, formerly of Geraldton Savings Bank, has been in charge of the Wyndham division and travels home tonight. Fire brigade appreciation event at Fremantle hotel featured Captain Brando of Bunbury presenting a token to J W Hickey for his long service with volunteer fire brigades and fire fighters.
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Min F. Seeker
Seeker
Durlacher Street
Omer’s Hospital
Perth
Abe
J. C. Willcock
Sfinister
Railways
J. Drew
Ren. J
Fremantle
Brannd
Bunbury
J. W. Hicker
Bttom
Mickey
The Boastful Hen and Odd Items for Sale
Fragmented OCR text describes a boastful hen and a rodfish scene with odd items for sale and a list including Kitchee Tables Pussge Linu Skeleton Wardrobe and Suadrien. The notice mentions A. Filwards PO lane.
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Fof Bale
Lane
Geraldton cricket season closes amid gifts and praise
Victoria District Turf Club and local clubs plan continued betting and season wrap. Geraldton officials and donors discuss trophies and bright cricket while traders are urged to persist in requests to the Municipal Council. remarks praise community effort and a famed museum lottery prize noted.
Annual meeting and election for Central Ward
A fragmented notice advertises an annual general meeting for a local club with a forthcoming election of one member for the Central Ward of the Upper Chapman Road Hob. It lists several names including Lauder, Alexander, Simphon, Tromas, Kokanth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman Road Hob
Fay
Lauder
Alexander
Yetna
Simphon
Tromas
Kokanth
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Equal Rights For Women
Mimsissifti
Afternou Tea Titby
Therman
Joey Cuneted
Tock Smatlaren
Telagr Iee
Western Australia
Trieke
New South Wales
Victoria District Turf Club
Wats Marm
Pinjarra Huickland Guiey
Tter Rose
Gerakiten
P. Even‘Su
J. Gitees
F. Langiead
W. Raichievon
C. Parry
Festh
Geraldton
Australia
Hardwicke
Somesme
Theen
Hall
Famens Lik
Mont Caswists
Ferra
Big
Aterest
Medera Aipticas
Carters
Ratn
Fordson Tractors
Seddon
BP. H. Spence & CO
Geralstor
Maturday
Dake Sad Duchem Arrive
Sydecy
Duke Uml Duchem Arciye
Syiney
Fire Brigade Football Club
Bell
Own Hall
G. Fallo
Union Bank
Murchison Vnn
Borieugs
Gerahiton
HMA
Moontoonooka
J. G. Grant
Sheref
p4Lerry and Company Limited
Midian
Priday
Sayers
Mullews
Mullewa
Dalgety
Jimenty
Aafern
Borg
Tamie
Fency
Cheremine Bis
Beaby
Geving
Orwahl
Boii Cathesiral
Moeday
Geraldton Foundry
Fayette
Bor
Fife
Walaat
Bealls
Goed Onder
Apely
Fitzpatrick & Co
Ayer Victoria
Crooks and Brooke) Ltd
Hine
Hee
T. Bar
Bellani Co
Eld
Boswal
A. Daverport
The
Baer
Anglican Tennis Club
Heavy Vine
Suto
Ey C Edwards
View Street
Tly H. Bachelor
Spring Park
Ron
Midland
Fielld
Bartlett
Bax
Tom Davis
Electria House
Reat
Porth and
Fremsathe Battle Exchange
Lotsa
Leardet
Dammam
Pen
Gerchiemere
Tom
Devin
Elsctret Mamas
Lee
George Mae
Vallee
Applecrogy
Goth
Fit” Haran
Electrit Howes
Igmell
Goldunith
Sells Goldwuith Hall—Gehe Welk
Shep
Mier
Eashe
Apgar
Marine Terrace
N. Barthet
Rieh
Nabewa
J. Wells
Nabuwe Houk
Saban
Yanted
Owe Winnie Rely Mire
S.J. Reesty
Gullr
Phooc
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