Miners, police, and a 1934 prophecy in the House
Discussion in the Victorian legislature covered alleged police misconduct in ransom cases, with critics urging better justice. Mr Marks prophesied a 1934 Armageddon leading to Christ's thousand year reign, detailing Jews in Jerusalem, Tarshish as the British Empire, and a peaceful empire before a final royal concession to Christ.
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Mr. Marka
Mlh.r
House of Representatives
British Empire
Germany
Russia
Marks
Jerusalem
Australia
Palestine
Sava
Taurshish
Tarshish
Briish
Christ
England
Mr. Marks
Australis
Pacific
America
Japan
Slaves and a Prince Crown in a Counted Reign Reference
The speaker laments strict control over a future kingship. Aimed at a royal figure called Prince Charmi ng, they express belief a beloved king would be popular if allowed to bear the title. They note thirteen years remaining and mock Sir James Mitchell for not fearing the deficit.
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Prince Charming
James Mitchell
Northam bread price rise and municipal notes
Local and General column records bread priced at 43d per loaf delivered and 5d extra if booked in Northam and York area. It notes a rabbit-hunting accident involving Haward Edmendes, and reports church services at St John on Sunday, charity collections for famine relief, and local notices about railway holiday schedules and Universal Training registration for boys turning 14. It also mentions a grand concert in Northam Hall for Wesley Tennis Club and a social gift for Mr and Mrs A Byfield.
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Jee Carruthers Sankar
York Municipal
Northam
York
Kallornin
Haward Edmendes
Perth
Northam Hall
Wesley Tennis Club
Wesley Young Men's Club
Wes Decto
Railway Department In Advertisi
Kalgoorlie
Australia
Salvage Sale Scenes and Sayings in Northam
A salvage sale in Northam drew a wild crowd as shoppers rushed for bargains amid chaotic scenes. Participants recalled grabbing items, pushing through doors, and shouting over others as they fought for stock, leaving some vowing to dress differently next time.
Appeal to RS.L. members to support widows and children
In correspondence B J Edmunds appeals to readers in the Beck district to remain loyal to the RS.L. and to assist the widows and orphans of fallen soldiers. He notes many cases awaiting adjustment and urges continued effort, stressing the RS.L.’s ongoing work and need for members.
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Beck
Mbaevibe
Rs.l
R.B.L
B. J. Edmunds
Batt
National Convention Supports Irish Freedom Fund Drive
A National Convention of Friends of the Irish Freedom Society pledges to raise funds to wage campaigns in the United States against Britain and to support a free independent Ireland. The convention denounces the Anglo-Irish pact and brands its supporters as traitors in the struggle for Ireland’s independence.
December Fair at St Johns Church Grounds Draws Big Crowd
The December Fair opened by Lady Mitchell at 7:30 pm raised an estimated £206. The grounds sparkled with electric lights and stalls sold out early. Produce, cake and pudding, Lollie, Fancy, and Work Stalls did brisk business, with ice cream and refreshments also popular. An Ugly Man Competition, won by Mr Herb Withnell, raised £114 7/10 for bazaar funds.
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St. John's Church
Lady Mitchell
Archdeacon Moore
Nicholson
Ditton
Herbert Withnell
Timperty
B. Morrell
Ben
Herb
Stan
Mr. Hyde
Tom
Withnell
Ben. Burch
Parker
At The Pictures Readers Spot Tide Mistakes In Film
A reader notes that curtain readings are nearly gone and that recent film scenes show errors. Two people are marooned on an island due to a high tide, then depart at sunrise, a timing inaccuracy that betrays the producers neglecting tidal patterns.
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Yong Mat
Sannet
Tand
Sonrisa
Big shift in flour and bread prices noted
A Victorian Mill Owners' gathering discussed cutting flour price from £21 10 to £13 per 2000. Wheat price fell from 9 shillings to 5 shillings 3p per bushel. Bread expected to drop. one baker advertises six mile delivery at 4s 4d per loaf. Wholesale wheat at mill doors set at £15 5s per ton, with bran and pollard at £7-8s per ton, versus prior £9.
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Melbourne
Lone
W.A
Gorsldtan
Quadruple Alliance Signed at Washington Conference
Report notes the signing of a Quadruple Alliance among England, America, France, and Japan during the Washington Conference. The treaty aims to counter aggression and shape postwar stability, reflecting major powers coordinating on security and balance of power.
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Washington
England
America
France
Japan
Life Assurance Modernised by New Features
The article outlines modern life assurance trends with Naval features, hospital and medical expense guarantees, disability premium waivers, and policy conversion rights. It cites Southern Cross Assurance Company and local representative R J Cook offering policies with expanded benefits, urging buyers to seek up-to-date plans akin to choosing a modern car over an outdated model.
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Southern Cross Assurance Company
R. J. Cook
Northam
Mostei
Brisbane to Adelaide Aerial Mail Fares Announced
The aerial mail route from Brisbane to Adelaide will start in April offering travel in 40 hours with actual flight time around 16 hours. Subsidy conditions require passenger fares. Brisbane to Sydney £21, Bying to Adelaide £15, Brisbane to Adelaide £33 10. Intermediate stations cost 9d per mile.
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Brisbane
Adelaide
Sydney
McElhone Elected Lord Mayor of Sydney for 1922
Alderman W. P. McElhone won unanimously at the City Council meeting Friday to serve as Lord Mayor of Sydney in 1922. The retiring mayor criticized non labor candidates and alleged city administration corruption led by speculators, accusing Citizen Reformers of spending £50,000 to defeat working-class representatives.
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W. P. McElhone
Sydney
Tambert
Courtenay
Bar
Teparta
Lambert
United States Immigration Department
Aqumelana
Mw Passoage
Detroit Windsor
Ontario
Detroit
Children's Aid Society
South Ameria
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Australia
Jaapanese Ironworks
New South Wales
Conl
H. B. Prattan
Joseph Cook
Labor
Independant
Country Party
Prattora
Senate
Want
Execution by the Prime Minister in Australian House
In Melbourne the Speaker corrected a notice wording about a wireless agreement motion. The paper now reads that the House approves of execution by the Prime Minister. NSW public debt stood at £168,500,000, having grown £73,000,000 in ten years. interest payable is £26,800,000.
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Home of Representatives
Melbourne
Elliot Johnson
New South Wales
Wonder colt Moevich hailed as a cyclomic galloper
The American Wonder colt Moevich has started ten times and won every time. He sold for 4500 dollars, then 80,000 dollars, now reportedly worth a quarter of a million. His 1922 earnings near 100,000 are expected to climb by 150,000, with further bets and betting-law debates in Victoria and New York.
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Moevich
Victoria A
New York State
Tyan
Widom
Welches
Menke
Sydney
Coniders
Joss Willaed
Bramer Bay
Vubanos
Cook
Lal Nv
Carpenvar
Wintee
McConnchy
Reece
Hoodwooon Anticipations and Half Hard Races
Race card notes list Hoodwooon Anticipations with divisions and entrants. First class, second class and welter events feature horses such as Silent 1 Ta Lan Lord Yetboni and Gladney. Names like Rosebery Dall Ras Correston Beach Gatwiak and Laily Nolan appear with placements in multiple divisions.
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Dreadnought
Ta Lan
Lord Yetboni
Betas Rae
Beli
Unc Iy
Divb
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