Misrepresentations over Buckingham Palace riots condemned
Lord Halsham, secretary for war, denounced American papers for false images of 1928 riots outside Buckingham Palace. He said pictures misrepresent Britain and urged stronger Anglo American understanding to shield civilization and the global economy from verbal disaster.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Lord Hallsham
War Today
Pilgrims’ Club
His Majesty
Lord Halsham
Britain
Judge Swindell Issues Writ for Damages
In Sydney on a Wednesday the Greyhound Coursing Association was served with a writ on behalf of Frederick Shaver Swindell. The action claims 16000 pounds in damages. The report notes the proceeding and the party involved.
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Sydney
Greyhound Coursing
Frederick Shaver Swindell
Conspiracy Charge Involving Solicitor At Central Court
Ron ald McGregor Duncan aged 37 solicitor and Mira Dora Mavis Cook aged 32 were charged with conspiring with Jack Douglas Lowrie to defraud Edward George Bell of large sums. The Police Prosecutor sought remand as a third defendant remained in Maitland gaol. Remand granted to December 1 with bail allowed.
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Sydney
Central Court
Ronald McGregor Duncan
Mira
Dora Mavis Cook
Jack Douglas Lowrie
Eoward
George Bell
Maitland
Government Ejectment Bill Aims Tax Relief for Rent Protected Tenants
Ejectment Act Sydney reports a government bill to amend the Ejectments Postponement Act next session it may allow tax remission for owners whose tenants are protected by law and currently pay no rent.
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Sydney
Weather Forecast Clearing Showers on Coast and Lands
The forecast for the next twenty four hours calls for clearing showers along the coast and inland areas, contracting to the northeast. Weather otherwise fine with cold nights on high lands. Winds from the southwest to southeast, fresh along the coast.
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Sydney
Highlands
Victoria Park Race Results Summary
Victoria Park races feature multiple divisions and maiden events with winners noted and betting odds listed. First division sees Allee and Pacalga among top finishers with dark heat results. second division highlights Miss Gaby and Bronzeaway with a dead heat. Maiden Handicap includes Bold Archer and Flying Wonder with various contenders and scratches.
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Osaleem
Pacalga
Allee
Osmiecn
Miss Gaby
Bold Archer
Parkland
Flying Wonder
Forestry
Lady Collard
Big Boy
Creole
Lady Colard
Brutal assault in South Melbourne leaves man critical
Police say a robbery motive is suspected after James Houten Fisher, about 60, was battered with an iron pipe in his South Melbourne shop last night. He suffered a fractured skull and severe facial wounds and was admitted to hospital in critical condition. No suspects have been identified.
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Melbourne
James Houten Fish
Mercer
Abou
South Melbourne
Unemployment Policy Debated By Prime Minister MacDonald
In the House of Commons Prime Minister MacDonald defended the Labour Government policy on unemployment relief. He argued that relief work increased as unemployment rose and that conditions two years ago were worse. He added that even after trade revival, a large unemployed residue would remain, and stressed renewing agriculture to connect more people with the land beyond factory era.
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London
Labor
MacDonald
House of Commons
Bombing Allegations Hit Manchukuo Villagers
Geneva reports say Chinese delegate Dr. Wellington Koo circulated allegations that Japanese forces in Manchukuo bombed Yackulai and murdered villagers in a ruthless campaign.
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Geneva
Chinese League
Wellington Koo
Nas
Manchuko
Yackulai
Attacking Religion Speaker Says Communism Targets Faith
Archbishop Head told the Melbourne Anglican Synod that Communism is attacking religion, especially Christianity. He criticized lukewarm Anglicans who prefer cultured doubt to eager faith.
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Melbourne
Rabbit Menace In Western Areas Intensifies
Travellers in the Western division report rabbit pest severity with a Lake Cargelligo property showing a dramatic shift from scarce rabbits to eight thousand yarded in a single day, illustrating the rapid expansion of the infestation.
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Sydney
Cargelligo
Boy, 16, alleged to have shot brother in New Zealand
A party investigating the countryside near Fenton, New Zealand, is following leads in a case where Roy Easton, 16, is accused of fatally shooting his brother Jack, 20, amid a quarrel. Police say the incident arose from a family dispute.
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Sydney
Fenton
New Zealand
Roy Easton
Jack
Swimmer Jenny Eastein Sets World Record in 100m Breaststroke
In Amsterdam on Tuesday Jenny Eastein swam 100 metres breaststroke in eight minutes 23 and 4 5 seconds to establish a new world record time. The achievement highlights the swimmer’s prowess and places Eastein at the top of the record charts in this event.
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Amsterdam
Jenny Eastein
Council approves £50 relief work for twelve men
At last night’s council meeting Alderman Brissett moved to set aside £50 to hire twelve unemployed men until Christmas. The mayor and clerk noted overdraft limits but expected funds through February or March. Several members questioned work availability and potential displacement, yet the motion passed despite concerns about funding and government relief.
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Ald
Brissett
Una
Ali
Punch
Aki
Moore
Sydney
Ald. Moore
Tt Department
T. Ald
Higgins
Council
Ceramn
O'Conner
Thomas
Dewberry
O'Brie
Webster
Gaukroger
Mystery Robber Nightly Visits Sydney Suburbs
Police seek a thief who has ransacked suburban Sydney homes over several days. Last night four more houses were entered on the northern Harbour side and a considerable amount of booty was removed.
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Sydney
Catgut Condemned in Sydney Health Crackdown
Following another post operative tetanus death, the Health Minister Mr Weaver announced that all hospitals should stop using catgut suspected of carrying the infection and should purchase English catgut. The directive aims to curb further deaths and standardize suppliers across facilities.
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Sydney
Mr Weaver
Leprosy Contagion Alert From Darwin Curator
Mr. C F Jenkinson, curator of the Darwin leprosarium, arrived in Sydney and said leprosy is contagious and infectious, countering common beliefs. He warned barefoot individuals walking on ground inhabited by lepers could be affected.
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Sydney
C .F. Jenkinson
Darwin
The Granites Low Averages Report
An unfavorable assessment of Granites leases by Dr Hills and Mr Clinton finds development work unjustified and gold yields below recognised pay. Nominal capital of about £1,000,000 for the field, with only £150,000 subscribed, mostly from Melbourne and Adelaide.
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Melbourne
Granites
Loftus Hills
R. Clinton
Payne
Dogen
Grennites
Adelaide
Sudden death of aged preacher at jubilee gathering
Wellington reports that Charles Frederickson, a noted Hawke's Bay pioneer and former prolonged revival preacher, collapsed while delivering a strong faith proclamation during the Norsewood Methodist Church jubilee. He had been recounting his experiences as a public preacher.
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Wellington
N.Z
Norsewood Methodist Church
Charles Prederickson
Hawke's Bay
Tin price quoted at 32/5 per unit today
The market reports the unit price of tin set at 32/5. This quotation reflects current metal pricing amid trading activity.
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Sydney
Embezzlement Charge Involving Sydney Transport Clerk
Willem Joseph Frawley aged 62 a railway clerk with 36 years service faced embezzlement charges in Central Court for the theft of 635 pounds while employed by the Transport Commission. Detective Baxter stated the defendant claimed the funds were spent on living expenses after salary reductions. trial set with bail at 200 pounds.
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Sydney
Central Court
Willem Joseph Frawley
Transport Commission
Baxter
Ball
Sussex Street Market Prices Report
Sussex Street market report from Sydney notes prices ruled today for staples including wheat bulk 2.10 per bushel bagged 11d per cwt. Tasmanian potatoes 36 to 7d per cwt. Northern Rivers potatoes 3/6. new-laid eggs 9d per dozen. butter 12 78/6 per unit. cheese 1d per lb. maize 5/4 to 6 per bushel. oats 1/4 to 2/4 per bushel. onions 10d to 13d per cwt. chaff wheaten 3 to 9s 3d per cwt. oat chaff 2 to 3/3. lucerne 3/9 to 5/2. hay oaten 3 to 9d per cwt. lucerne 2/9 to 2/9. wheaten 2/9 to 3/1.
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Bydney
Sussex Street
Lucerne
Australian Produce British Imports Growth of Business
Seventy one managers of British Co operative Societies were entertained at Australia House. They were impressed by films showing butter and dried and canned fruits produced in Australia. Luncheon speeches praised growth of business from stocking Australian products and the quality of the products. It is estimated that cooperative companies handle about one third of Britain s grocery trade.
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London
Churchill Returns to Commons Cheered After Illness
Winston Churchill was welcomed back by MPs from all parties in the House of Commons. He appeared for the first time since illness, as the debate on the Address in Reply to the King's Speech began.
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London
Winston Churchill
Wheat Market No Change As Rain Delays Harvest In Australia
Wheat values yesterday held near the prior day as rain delays harvest across Riverina and the South West. Bagged wheat sellers quoted 2 11 for early December, buyers at 2 11, December truck a price. New season bulk wheat offered at 2 10 with some deals at 2/10. Shippers in Lie country unchanged at 23 for bagged and 12 for bulk on trucks. Farmers selling December January delivery. London market opened strong then eased. Liverpool steady with Australian old crop demand. South American market weak. Chicago Winnipeg easier.
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S.m
Sydney
Seilera
Riverina
London
Liverpool
Chicago
Winnipeg
Arrest Made In Farry Hills Shooting Case
Herbert Hendricks of Farry Hills was investigating a rear-house noise when a shot was fired missing him. Police arrested a man from a nearby house and charged him with shooting with intent to murder.
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Sydney
Herbert Hendricks
Farry Hills
Boy’s Escape Ends in Tragic Lightning Death Search
Peter Brain, 12, a pupil at Drouin State School in Victoria, failed to return home Monday. A search party found him beside his horse, killed by lightning. He was taken to hospital in serious condition.
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Melbourne
Peter Brain
Drouin
Victoria
Gilda Defeats Anderson for Yount Cup at Leichhardt Stadium
Gilda wins on points over 12 rounds against George Anderson at Leichhardt Stadium to claim the Yount Cup boxing match.
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Sydney
Leichhardt Stadium
George Anderson
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