Manilla District Shooters Compete For Pride Of Place
A weather threatened muster at the local range opened the second stage of the annual competitions. McLeod edged Forster by one point after Forster led last week, with Wood in third and most shooters nearing form. Scores show McLeod 80433 467, Forster 222 3032 466, Wood 2830 765, others: Sprudd 2628 63, North 2880 442, Tyrelle 3024 62, Malone 8024 60, Bignall 2529 65 60, L Bignall 286 27 58, Brown 2625 6 37, Anderson 2425 65, Flannagan 2424 66 54.
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A. R. McLeod
McLeod
F. K K. Wood
Peer A. Ro McLeod
Go Porster
F. EK. Wood
E. Sprudd
EB. North
T. Tyrelle
G Malone
Jj- Bignall
L. Bignall
E. Brown
CG. Anderson
R. Flannagan
Parents and Citizens' Assn Meeting Recaps Support and Carnival Profit
Large attendance at the Parents and Citizens Association meeting with J Paterson as chair. The Country Women’s Association offer to let the Rest Room be used by pupils awaiting conveyance after school hours was accepted. By-laws submitted by the Education Department were adopted. Carnival proceeds totaled £497 181, deemed very satisfactory, with thanks extended to all members and workers for the annual effort.
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J. Paterson
Country Women’s Association
Department of Education
Association
Successuil
Referendum on Reform of Legislative Council Postponed
A Sydney daily reports the reform referendum for the Legislative Council postponed indefinitely but no official notice has been received from the Tamworth Electorate Returning Officer. The general impression is that plans proceed as arranged.
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Sydney
Legislative’ Council
Tamworth
Mystery of the Maria Celeste Abandonment Explained
A new theory in Deep Sea Mysteries claims the Maria Celeste was abandoned in a prearranged swap with a rescuer ship. The five captains allegedly met to share salvage money and transfer the crew, with the original vessel then towed in and looted, a plan once plausible due to lax port inspections.
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Garcig
Wool prices rise at Brisbane sales amid keen competition
At Brisbane sales wool prices showed a general advance of about five per cent. Competition was both general and keen across lots and buyers.
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Brisbane
Australian flag flies over Villers Bretonneux town hall and schools
Mr Fenton visited Villers Bretonneux and found the Australian flag raised over the town hall and schools. He praised the careful upkeep of graves and the Mayor expressed gratitude for Australia’s assistance to the town.
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Fenton
Villers Beretonneux
Graves
Australia
Villers Bretonneux
Commonwealth Bonds Considered After Great War Success
Itig notes that the Commonwealth is weighing the issue of bonds for £100 under conditions that proved successful during the Great War. The statement emphasizes continued use of wartime financing tactics and confidence in bond schemes.
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Itig
Commonwealth
Divorce ruling links Morse to misconduct in London court
Tuesday in London Divorce Court Captain Morse was granted a divorce from his wife Charlotte on grounds of her misconduct with Sidney Fox who faced execution on Wednesday for the murder of his mother.
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Captain Morse
London
Charlotte
Sidney Fox
Northern Minors Reject Compromise Terms
Despite earnest guidance from leaders, the Northern Minors on Tuesday rejected compromise terms by large majorities, signaling firm stance on the dispute.
Governor Dudley leaves for England via Queensland
The Governor Sir Dudley de Chair and Lady de Chair will spend a week privately in Queensland before traveling to England along the Eastern line. Sir Dudley's last public act was placing a wreath on the Cenotaph in Sydney on Tuesday.
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Dudley
Ladds
Sydney
Queensland
England
Leopard or dog blamed for devouring sheep in district
Reports say sheep in the Goulburn district are being eaten by a predator. Public belief favors a leopard grown from a pup or imported from Africa, but many expect the culprit to be the usual large dog.
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Goulburn
Africa
Australian Ministers to Represent at League of Nations and Imperial Conference
Australia will be represented at the League of Nations by Mr. Brennan Attorney-General and at the Imperial Conference by Mr. Moloney Minister for Markets.
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Australia
Brennan
Moloney
Coal Oil Project in Australia Subsidy Talks
The Standard Oil Company interviewed Mr. Fenton, Australia’s Minister for Customs, regarding a possible subsidy if the company establishes coal oil works in Australia to produce oil from coal.
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Standard Oil Company
Fenton
Australia
Customs
Gagged giant oil gusher in Oklahoma controlled
The huge oil gusher near Oklahoma has been brought under control and residents in the surrounding district are regaining confidence as operations stabilize and relief measures take effect.
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Qaklahoma
U.S.A
No Alimony Ruling Declares Separation Nullifies Support
Judge Owen rules a wife who self initiates separation and refuses court orders cannot receive alimony. The decision clarifies that voluntary departure and noncompliance with the court voids spousal support claims. This interpretation centers on alimony eligibility linked to obedience to court directives.
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Owen
Railway chief invites workable plan from staff
Mr. Cleary, Chief Railway Commissioner, stated that if the employees can produce a working plan capable of adoption he will be pleased to welcome it. The remark signals openness to staff input on railway operations during ongoing discussions.
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Cleary
Destructive Sunday Fire Destroys Shops in Brewarrina
A Sunday blaze in Brewarrina destroyed several shops and caused about £12,000 in damage. No injuries are reported and authorities are investigating the cause.
Bubble and Burst Gandhi Campaign Falters in Ridicule
The civil disobedience effort described as ‘Bubble’ began with optimism but quickly collapsed under ridicule. Initial momentum faded as supporters and critics questioned tactics, leaving the movement to implode after showing fragile unity and unclear goals.
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Gandhi
Wool sale reports strong demand and steady prices
March 31 sale offered 6 613 bales from New England Yass Crookwell and Mudgee districts with fine wools in good order. Merino prices softened 3 percent at March 18 and 25 percent of offerings cleared. By March 31 demand from Germany France Japan and Yorkshire supported skirtings and crossbreds. Top price 264d for a FF/MARMS DALE clip. overall clearance over 90 percent. Sales paused for Easter, resume April 28 with 7,100 bales. Drake area reports new strike and rich gold finds nearby.
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London
Sydney
Japan
Yorkshire
America
Jalso
Arms Dale
New England
Bale Park
Balby
J. Mulligan and Sons
Brisbane
Sidena Hospital Sold to London County Council
Sidena Hospital established in 1917 to treat soldiers with facial injuries has been sold to the London County Council for £29,000. The hospital treated over 48 000 cases, transforming facial mutilations that once defied surgery into normal appearance.
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Sidena Hospital
London County Council
Imports Mr Scullin Calls for Local Manufacturing Boom
Mr Scullin asserts that 143 million pounds of imported goods could be produced domestically in Australia. He concedes the transition would not be instant and would require time to build capacity and shift industry.
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Scullin
Australia
Pembroke Docks Handed to Air Ministry for Base
Pembroke Docks naval yard near Lord Nelson’s legacy was transferred to the Air Ministry to function as an air base. The docks had outlived economic usefulness, prompting the change.
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Pembroke
Lord Nelson
Air Ministry
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