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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
1
Dramatic evidence before the English High Court features inventor Lara Kitchener claiming he originated the idea of the tank. The testimony discusses compensation, wartime impact, and references a 1925 trial where editors and officials debated the term tanks and who coined it.
London impresario Harry Burcher notes New York shows courting controversy and risk amid a harsh mood in England. He recalls delays, dramatic productions, and the lure of quick deaths in boneless shows while praising Cyril Richards and the rising juvenile lead Tell Moe More in Australia. He predicts continued reach for sensational theatre despite uncertain reception.
Mrs. Cheetham of New Lambton was found suffering delusional insanity after the October 13 killing of her six month old baby and injuring her two other children. Certified mentally unfit for trial under the Lunacy Act, she will be moved to Long Bay Government Asylum. The Crown may still call her for trial in the future depending on mental state.
The Times condemns Mussolini’s suppression of Italy’s Corriere della Sera as a serious blow to European civilization. It suggests his aim is to reduce Italy to a controlled party line state, with only a regulated press reflecting party views.
London nov 23 large funeral arrangements outlined for Queen Alexandra widow of King Edward VII with service at Westminster Abbey and later Windsor. Notables from Britain Denmark Norway Belgium attend as procession features royal guards and civilian mourning. Parliament expresses deep condolence, churches play hymns and music, public admission to Abbey after 4 pm. The nation mourns with black attire and theatre closures forthcoming.
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