London wool sales Japan's big advance closer settlement
The Minister for Lands in Ungavie defended closer settlement plans amid criticism. He warned it would cost at least six million pounds per year to place all available men on the land under current conditions. He opposed confiscation and said compensation is necessary before subdividing large estates. He had asked 260 large holders to consider subdivision. a quarter agreed, a quarter disagreed, Hall opposed confiscation and would not back a government that pursued such policy. If large holders refuse cooperation, new legislation to enforce settlement could follow.
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Hall
Sportsman Killed In Collision With Motor Cycle
Sydney Friday report says Edwin A. Pearson aged 69, longtime amateur cyclist and former NSW eight stroke, was killed when his bicycle collided with a motor car at Beverly last night. Pearson had been a prominent figure in Sydney cycling for over 30 years.
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Sydney
Edwin A. Pearson
Melbourne
Nsw
Bexley
Torpedo Declared Italian Relic of World War I
Toulon Arsenal officials report a torpedo recovered by a French trawler in the Mediterranean is of Italian manufacture but identified as a relic from the world war.
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Marseilles
Toulon
Mediterranean
Fiery NZ envoy urges League action to halt wars
In Geneva Thursday New Zealand High Commissioner Mr Jordan urged the League to stop wars globally. He pressed for Spain to receive a mandate to end hostilities and allow fair elections once calm. He warned of aggressions in Ethiopia Spain and China and questioned who would be next if New Zealand were attacked. Spanish representative Negrin accused Italy of direct orders behind Mediterranean ship sinkings and urged courage to face facts.
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League Council
New Zealand
Jordan
League
Spain
Mr. Jordan
Ethiopia
China
Tialy
Sewer Negrin
Mediterranean
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Japanese Push in China Seizes Vast Territory in Moonlit Battle
In Shanghai on Thursday Japanese forces report capture of about 100000 square miles in North China. The Chuma River clash on a 60 mile front follows heavy bombing of Canton with high casualties feared. Chinese retreat toward Pao-ting-fu under a rear-guard fight as League Council in Geneva sends Chinese appeal to advisory committee.
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China
Chuma River
Pao-ting-fu
Chichow
Geneva
League Council
Cabaret Brawl Leaves Man Shot at King’s Cross
Thomas Lynch, 37, was shot twice in a brawl at the Top Watters Cabaret in King's Cross. Witnesses say shots came from a possible sawn off shotgun, Lynch wounded in the abdomen and fell to the floor as attackers fled. Patrons ducked under tables while glasses toppled and walls stained with coffee during the chaotic scene.
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Sydney
Thomas Lynch
King's Cross
Lynch
Marcus
Chicago
Robbery at White Bay Garage Ends With Shot Fired
William Munro, 20, tending the driveway at White Bay garage, was confronted by a masked intruder who shouted Hands up. The robber fired at close range, seized £3 from the till, and escaped while Munro sprayed him with a hose, mistaking the assailant for a rival worker.
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Sydney
White Bay
William Munro
Munro
Miro
Piracy Patrol: More British Ships for Mediterranean
London reports no delay in securing shipping in the Mediterranean despite Italy’s refusal to join the Nyon conference. Destroyers Boreas and Boadicea depart Portsmouth to join Home Fleet forces in the region.
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London
Mediterranean
Italy
Boreas
Boadica
Portsmouth
Wheat Market Holds Unchanged in Sydney Trade
Trading again showed restricted demand in the Sydney wheat market with prices steady from the day before. Promotable parcels sold at 7½d to 8d per bushel with all charges, Ortobrr delivery sellers asking 4/11 and buyers at 4/11. small millers parcels traded at 5d. Country prices stood at 4d 4 1/4d on rails. New season purchases for December January were 4s 0d to 4s 1d per bushel.
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Sydney
London Wool Sales Check Quiet Demand at London Sale
London wool sale today saw moderate selection with quieter demand as buyers led by home trade. A total of 3485 bales offered, 4245 sold, with 582 NS.W., 1267 Queensland, 863 Victoria, 241 South Australia, 489 West Australia, 2906 New Zealand consignments. Market disturbed by Japanese buying hesitation and potential failure to meet 4500 bale pledge by June.
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London
Ns.w
Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
West Australia
New Zealand
Victorian
Geelong
Terrick
Dundary
Chronicle
Japan
Australia
Northbridge Strikers Return to Work at Reclamation Works
All workers who struck at the suspension bridge reclamation site have resumed duties. Their grievances will be reviewed by departmental officers.
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Northbridge
Sydney
Suspension Bridge
Death by Own Action in Inquest
A finding of death by own action was recorded at the inquest into the death of Leo Robin, 4, a clerk, found dead in bed at his residence on Lower Fort Street with a bullet wound in the chest. Evidence showed despondency due to lack of news from his mother, who was in a war zone at Shanghai.
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Sydney
Leo Robin
Lower Fort Street
Shanghai
Weather forecast: warm to hot then unsettled with storms
The 9 am forecast for 24 hours warns of fine start with warm heat, then increasing clouds and scattered rain and thunderstorms across the state by weekend. Isolated severe squalls possible, winds veer northeast to northwest, strengthen to squally, dust storms in north and central areas, then a cool change with west to southwest winds.
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Sydney
British ships damaged in Valencia raid report
Spanish War Valencia reports rebel air raid damaged two British steamers the Jean Weems and the Parad. A British sailor aboard the Jean Weems was killed. Madrid says Loyalists exploded a mine at Carabanchel killing many rebels and breached a reservoir wall driving enemies into a hail of bullets.
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Valencia
Jean Weems
Regation
Madrid
Carabanchel
Wheat Harvest 57 Million Bushels Expected
The Director of Marketing Mr A Watson said widespread rains boosted the wheat crop. He forecast at least seven million bushels, similar to last year, with prices likely to stay high and the harvest valued between £13,000,000 and £15,000,000.
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Bydney
A. Watson
Protestant Churches oppose subsidies for denominational schools
Heads of Protestant churches issue a circular opposing government subsidies to denominational schools. They warn that Catholic claims spread via radio and pamphlets could set a national, vital issue and urge caution to avoid consequences of recognizing Catholic demands.
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Sydney
Drewar
Grandstand Collapse in Cologne During Parade
A wooden grandstand collapsed in Cologne on Thursday during a military parade watched by about 5000 people including officials and diplomats. Hundreds were injured and among the injured is believed to be the Belgian Consul General.
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Cologne
Women Workers Question Costs in Tentative Award
Sir Sydney Snow criticizes the Industrial Commission tentative award limiting female staff to not more than 50 percent in the metropolitan and Newcastle districts. He warns the rule will raise costs and displace female labor, forcing higher prices to the public, and notes the court appears to target the retail trade to push up male employment.
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Sydney
Sydney Snow
Industrial Commission
Metropolitan
Newcastle
Tin price quoted at 50-6 per unit today
The unit price of tin stood at 50 shillings and 6 pence per unit in today’s market. This figure reflects a steady level amid shifting metal prices and concerns over supply chains affecting early trading.
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Sydney
Wheat Quotations Show Quiet Local Market
The local wheat market was quiet and easier today with bulk parcels quoted at 5 and bagged lots at 4.
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Sydney
Train Crash at Spencer Street Station injures ten
Ten passengers were injured when a Ballarat bound train crashed into a stationary guard van at Spencer Street Station in Melbourne. Passengers were hurled against seats and aides as the train drew in. No one sustained serious injuries.
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Melbourne
Ballarat
Spencer Street
Sussex Street Market Prices in Sydney Report
Prices ruled at Sussex Street today on various goods in Sydney. Potatoes Tasmanian 46 to 5 cwt. Eggs new-laid 1 2 case 1d to 1. Butter 151 LO per cwt. Cheese 10d. Honey 2d to 5d per lb. Millet 0 ton. Oylons 13 6 to Me cw. Chaff wheaten 4.3 to 9 owt. Oaten 46 to 7. Lucerne 4.9 to 7 Hay oaten & lucerne 10 9 6 owt. Hay lucerne 4 to 7 6.
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Sydney
F'Riday
Sussex Street
Tasmanian
Maine
Hay
Oaten
Lucerne
Road accidents report shows NSW deaths and injuries
A report by the Commissioner for Road Transport details 41 killed and 1,687 injured in 11,460 road accidents in New South Wales for the year ending June last. The document notes severity can be measured by the killed to injured ratio.
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Sydney
Commissioner For Road Transport
N.S.W
Joy Howarth Attacks Brent Will Sun for Divorce
Hollywood report says Joy Howarth may sue George Brent for divorce. She vows to act if Brent does not appeal or seeks a new trial in his recent annulment suit.
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Hollywood
Joy Howarth
George Brent
Brent
Engineers' Strike Judge's Charge at Mors Dock
In Sydney on Friday engineers on strike at Mors Dock and Cockatoo Island plan a mass meeting to review stance after Judge Beeby's ruling. The judge set a midnight Monday deadline to resume work and warned unions against using the strike to press unreasonable demands.
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Sydney
Mors Dock
Cockatoo Island
Beeby
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