Ireland rejects compulsory British Commonwealth ties
In Dublin the Senate heard Mr. de Valera accuse the British government of evading Ireland’s despatches and argue that Ireland must decide its own associations with other nations. He warned that no dominion can abolish Privy Council appeals without British parliamentary action and asserted Ireland will not be compelled to join the British Commonwealth. In Sydney reports note ore finds near Kalgoorlie yielding 136 ounces of gold and that New Zealand bans gold coin exports without permits, with travelers allowed only up to four dollars in gold coin.
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Dublin
Senate
de Valera
Ireland
Lord Heilsham
House of Lords
Privy Council
Equelthy
British Trade Favors Favorable Turn London Editorial
The Evening Guardian criticizes the governments propaganda against the new deal and denounces trade treaties with Argentina and Denmark. It says Denmark ships more butter to Britain than any country and accuses Major Elliott of ignoring facts while Dominion exporters bear the costs. At a luncheon, Secretary of the Dominions Mr Thomas says Britain is on the road to recovery.
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London
Giandar
Minjor Eliott
Dominions
Argentine
Denmark
Standard
Australia
Britain
Elipte
Mr. Thomas
State Lottery Draws 170th Lottery Prizes Announced
The 170th State lottery was drawn today with first prize 53242 named Black Cat and syndicate led by Mrs. R. Salter of Marrickville. Second prize 76247 Two and Two syndicate headed by A E. N. Grant of Wellington and Mer‑Tiganowry Cowra. Third prize Me Runaway syndicate led by A. Ramsay of Alice Street Wellington New Zealand.
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Sydney
R. Salter
Marrickville
E. N. Grant
Mer- Tiganowry
Cowra
A. Ramsay
Alice St
Wellington
New Zealand
Unemployment Relief Funds In Legislative Proposals
The Assembly discussed loan estimates totaling about £9.26 million with £6.19 million earmarked for unemployed relief and a further £42,240 for Christmas relief. Mr Stevens noted the Loan Council would be approached for the funds and that the full total might not be expended.
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Priday
Legislative ‘Assembly
Mir
Stevens
Council
Sun
Flour Acquisition Bill Clears Council in All Stages
The Legislative Council last night passed the Flour Acquisition Bill through all stages without amendment. The Finances Adjustment Bill was also approved.
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Bydney
Priday
Legislative Council
Bowling MCC committee to decide on bodyline stance
London reports the MLC committee will not reopen the bodyline controversy. It plans to refer the Australian team’s leg theory issue to the county captains for a decision by Monday next.
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LBA
London
Mlc-C
Melis
Cricket Control
Solicitor Dead Under Cyanide Suspect in Coff's Harbor Area
Cyril Gillies, 54, a solicitor formerly at Coff's Harbor, was found dead at the house where he boarded at Double Bay. Police report he may have attempted suicide by cyanide. Gillies had recent health issues and a long career in law.
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Sydney
Cyril Gillies
Coff's Harbor
Double’ Bay
Doctor at Fault Motor Offences
Dr John Rex Godsall of Sydney was fined £85 and £84 costs, disqualified from holding a license for two years after six charges of driving while disqualified and two charges of dangerous driving. He had prior fines and a suspended license for driving without insurance. Evidence showed he upset a woman and struck a constable attempting to halt him.
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London
John Rex Godosil
Sydney
Alo
Godsall
Old Age Pensions Bill Amendment Passes House
SYDNEY Friday the amendment in the Old Age and Invalid Pensions Bill passed all stages in the House of Representatives. All attempts to amend the measure failed.
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Sydney
House of Representatives
Cockatoo Island Dockyard Bill Passes After Prolonged Session
The Cockatoo Island Dockyard Bill passed through all stages with the Attorney-General calling the yard a strong investment. The House adjourned at 7 10 am after a continuous 44 hour sitting, to resume later that day.
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Sydney
Cockatoo Island
Milk Industry Scandals Prompted Government Critique
In Sydney during the Legislative Assembly debate on Islimates Mr Lazzerini condemned inaction after the Royal Commission report on the milk industry. He warned of deliberate robbery and exploitation, with diluted milk sold at high prices while purity was compromised by unscrupulous operators.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Lazzerini
Royal Commission
Commonwealth conversion loan aids Australia debt plans
The Commonwealth conversion loan likely enables remaining Australian debts in London to be converted in January. Cash applications closed in two hours, exceeding the offered total. High Commissioner S. M. Hrnte anticipated the amount, and Bruce may visit Australia to convert £17,009,000 sterling.
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London
Logan
Australia
S. M. Hrnte
Bruce
McLachlan Sentenced for Escape and Assault at Quarter Sessions
Mack Halloran McLachlan, who escaped from Witcannia, received six months hard labor for escape, eighteen months for assault, and twelve months for failing to comply with conditions in Sydney. Sentences are cumulative. Richard Frederick Andrews was bound over for harboring him. McLachlan earlier faced Inverell Petty Sessions for wool theft and later fate at Tamworth.
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Broken Hill
Mack
Halloran McLachlan
Witcannia Rock
Lsbor
Sydney
Richard Frederick Andrews
McLachlan
Inverell
Flour Tax Profit For Bakers Across States
In Senate discussions on the Flour Tax Bill Mr Batman claimed the bread price would rise by 1d per 2lb loaf and bakers in most states would gain extra profits. He said about 1,100,000 extra profit would go to bakers across all states except New South Wales. The bill passed all states.
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Canberra
Senate
Batman
N.S.W
Truck Tumbles Down Embankment At The Gap
A Ford utility truck stalled while climbing a hill at The Gap three miles from Bedwell Downs and somersaulted twice down the grade. The three occupants, driver John Cullen, Mrs. Bill Buxton, and McDonald, sustained back and arm injuries. the wrecked vehicle was righted by Bedwell Downs workers and McDonald drove it into Inverell.
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Bedwell Downs
Inverell
John Cullen
H. M. Wade
Bill Buxton
McDonald
Riverina state idea called ludicrous at Tumbaramba meeting
At a Tumbaramba UALF branch meeting President Dr Armitage dismissed Riverina agitation for new states as ludicrous. He argued it would impose unjustified liability and confusion and urged a Federal convention to enable constitutional amendments and provincial councils with local domestic control.
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Sydney
Tumbaramba
UALF
Armitage
Riverina
Australia
Commonwealth
Melbourne man shot at Caulfield after midnight
Jack Devine, 24, was shot twice while seated in a utility truck at Caulfield Melbourne. He ran from the truck pursued by a gunman on foot as bullets hit his neck chest ribs and shoulder. Police suspect he was lured to the spot and a tour ing party joined in. He was taken to hospital unable to identify a motive or shooter.
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Melbourne
Jack Devine
Caulfield
Devine
Fire destroys Green's General Store at Griffith
A major blaze gutted Green's general store in Griffith causing extensive damage to groceries and glassware. The large shop, reported as Griffith's largest, was only a year old and the fire’s origin remains unknown.
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Sydney
Green
Griffith
Motor Competition Debate Passes Estimates in Sydney
In Sydney on Wednesday Mr. Mair presented that motor transport lowers railway freights and harms country roads. He opposed throttling motor traffic. The house passed the estimates and related bills including the appreciation bill loan and dried fruits bill. The session adjourned at 1 am to Thursday next.
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Sydney
Mair
Adbury
Four Earthquake Tremors Jolt Gaumning Residents
Four tremors rocked Gaumning yesterday causing alarm among residents with no damage reported. Local authorities closed schools briefly and urged calm as public officials assessed the seismic activity.
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Sydney
Gaumning
Weather forecast for today and tonight
Forecast covers 24 hours with fine conditions in the southwest. Other areas expect increasing cloud, scattered rain and thunderstorms, warm and sultry in the north. Cooler air moves into the southern half as winds shift from southwest to southeast with local squalls.
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Sydney
Notorious Bandit Spada Sentenced in Ajaccio Case
Spada, the notorious bandit, was sentenced to five years for intimidation and seizing the Vico Ajaccio postal service. He already serves two years and faces trial on fourteen murder and attempted murder charges from an eleven year period of defiance against authorities.
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Ajaccio
Corsica
Thurs
Spada
Vico Ajaccio
Tin price quoted at 50/7 in market report
Market note records tin at 50 shillings seven pence per unit today. Dealers watched price movement as supplies and demand influenced the quote across trading floors.
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Sydney
Sussex Street Market Prices and Ore Treatment Report
Prices ruled at Sussex street include bulkwheat 2 shillings 9 pence, eggs 10 pence a dozen, butter 14 shillings 6 pence per unit, maize 3 shillings 6 pence to 3 shillings 8 pence, onions 3 pence to 5 shillings 6 pence. Fifteen of 114 bags of rich ore from the Lady Gladys mine at Mulline were treated in Kalgoorlie, yielding a rough clean-up of about 136 ounces from roughly half a ton, an 8 fold return on the investment.
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Sydney
Kalgoorlie
Sussex Street
Tasmanian
Victorien
Clarence River
Lucerne
Lady Gladys
Mulline
Messie
Kozul
Mullins
Quiet Wheat Market Reflects Steady Local Prices
Local wheat trading remained very quiet and nearly unchanged amid fine weather and export parity concerns. Immediate delivery bagged wheat traded around 9/9 to 2/192, with new season bak wheat near 2/9 and March April demand at 2/91, while bulk trade stayed muted as farmers harvest.
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Sydney
London
Chicago
Winnipeg
M Dgee Snake Story at Ferguson Farm
Tony Ferguson faced a shock when a snake got caught in a bicycle wheel and rode onto his lap on the father's farm. He stopped the team, leaped off, and the reptile vanished into the crop with no damage done.
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Mudgee
Tony Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
Warwick Farm Race Selections From Times
The Times lists Warwick Farm entries for tomorrow’s program. Trial Brush Hurdle sees Gay Breezs Blue Ensign Abbots Lad. Maiden Nursery includes Ruling Queen Jovial Bow Mystic Spell. Camden Handicap first div Gloriole Happyende Jacko. second div Touchit Vallage Vellantis Kirkham Stakes Sun Clad Short Wave Memento Warwick. December Handicap Prowler Enamour Cherbourg. Farm Novice Handicap Roxburgh Oliora Fairvic.
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Warwick Farm
Gay Breezs
Blue Ensign
Abbots Lad
Ruling Queen
Jovial Bow
Mystic Spell
Camden
Roxburgh
Oliora
Fairvic
Christmas release of prisoners marks Bavarian peace
Five hundred political prisoners in Bavaria were freed today to honor the Christmas peace and to celebrate the Nagle electoral triumph.
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Munich
Bavaria
Destroyer flotilla sailors protest cramped quarters at Darwin
Sailors aboard the destroyer flotilla that arrived at Darwin yesterday complained of cramped accommodation and lack of comfort. They also reported an absence of fresh fruit and vegetables aboard.
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Sydney
Darwin
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