Century political theatre in Victoria Assembly and millennial forecasts
Discussion in the Victorian Legislative Assembly touched police methods and corruption, with remarks by Mc Cy re ferred to exposing scams against miners, and Beechworth pimps cases. The debate referenced Armageddon prophecies by Mr. Marks MH R, predicting a 1934 war, biblical rulings, and a transformed world under Christ with Australia playing a role, ending with satire on a royal future and national deficits.
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Victorian Legislative Assembly
Mc Cy
Ping
Billson
Beechworth
Eee
Jortham
Mr. Marks
M.H.R
Houses of Representatives
British Empire
Germany
Russia
Mr. Onele
Jerusalem
Japan
Australia
Palestine
Marks
Tarahish
Tarshish
Christ
England
Mi Interpretaton
America
Million Farms for Million People proposal adopted in York council
Local and General reports note Joe Carruthers proposal for Million Farms for Million People adopted by York Municipal Council. Bread prices rise in Northam and York with per loaf rates set for cash on delivery, affecting Northam York and Bellarine.
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Joe Carruthers
York
Prioe
Northam
Bellarvin
Edward Edmenden
Salvage Sale Sparks Frenzy in Northam Crowd
A chaotic salvage sale in Northam drew vast crowds and frenzied shoppers as dozens squeezed for bargains. Witnesses recall pushing, pushing through doors, heated exchanges, and lingering smoke mixed air while spectators watched scenes of scramble and surprise.
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Northany
Northam
Virago
Eve
Appeal to renew RSL support for returned soldiers
A letter from A J Edmunds of the 44th Battalion urges renewed loyalty to the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League in the Beck district. He argues the RSL should press for coordination to secure repatriation benefits and aid for widows and orphans, stressing ongoing needs despite no immediate gains. He asks the journal to back increased union power and personal appeals to leaders.
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Beck Diatrict
RSL
H.S.L
Ons
E.S.L
Tours
A J. Edmunds
National Irish Freedom Fund Aims for 2.825 Million
The National Convention of Friends of the Irish Freedom Society set a target fund of 2,825,000 dollars to finance a campaign against Britain in the United States and to aid the Irish freedom movement seeking an independent Ireland free of English control. The convention condemned the Anglo-Irish pact and denounced those involved as traitors. The Anglo-Japanese alliance is not to be resumed.
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New York
Anys
National Convention of Friends of the Irish Freedom Society
Britain
United States
Ireland
England
Thowa
December Fair Brings Notable Social And Financial Return
The December Fir at St John’s Church grounds drew a large crowd on Wednesday with electric lights, diverse stalls, and lively activities. The Produce Stall led sales, while the Ugly Man Competition between Ben Withnell Herb and Stan Parker excited attendees. Herb Withnell won, boosting bazaar funds to £144 7s 10d, with overall receipts near £200.
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St. John's Church
Lady Mitchell
Archdeacon Moore
Nicholson
Dutton
Herbert Withnell
Timperly
E. Morrell
Miss Neville
Heller
Ben
Herb
Stan
Mr. Hyde
Withnell
Bure
Parker
Pictures Show Tide Error Ridiculous on Island Scene
In a cinema note the writer mocks a film where a young couple is marooned on an island at sunset due to a high tide and leaves at sunrise, pointing out that tides would repeat, a mistake denounced by viewers who understand coastal dynamics. The piece also criticizes audience manners and a monotone reading style.
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Majinland
Abaunriaa
Big Flour Price Drop Shocks Victorian Mills
At a Victorian Mill Owners meeting the price of flour was cut from £21 10s to £13 per 2000 pounds, driven by wheat prices dropping from 9s to 5s 3d per bushel. In Perth a major baker advertises delivery within six miles at 4d per 2 pounds, with WA wholesale flour fixed at £15 15s per ton at mill doors, while other mills hold £7 to £8 per ton, all against a prior £9 baseline.
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Ib Waa
Melbourne
Perth
Gereldton
Quadruple Alliance Ties Seen Upholding World Peace
Article notes the Washington Conference landmark role in forging the Quadruple Alliance among England, America, France, and Japan. It argues that the treaty makes a major war practically impossible while it remains in effect.
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Washington
Rngland
America
France
Japan
Modern Life Assurance Promises New Features and Protections
The article highlights modern life assurance reforms including sickness or accident cover, medical expense payment, and premium waivers on total disability. It notes options to convert whole life to endowment, discontinue premiums for paid up policies, and even House Purchase policies. The Southern Cross Assurance Company promotes these features, with local agent E. J. Cook to provide details.
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Pheisanier
Provelis
A Ysurance
Southern Cross Assurance Company
E. J. Cook
Northam
Brisbane to Adelaide Aerial Mail Opens Next April
The Brisbane to Adelaide air mail service will start in April, promising 40 hours travel between the capitals though flight time is 16 hours. Subsidy terms require moderate fares with £21 for Brisbane to Sydney, £15 for Sydney to Adelaide, and £33 10s for Brisbane to Adelaide. Intermediate station fares set at 9d per mile.
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Brisbane
Adelaide
Sydney
Bydney
Lord Mayor McElhons Elected in Sydney 1922
Alderman W. P. McElhons was elected Lord Mayor of Sydney for 1922 at the City Council annual meeting on Friday. The retiring Mayor Lambert presided and accused non labour candidates of being tools of press dominated speculation. He called Alderman Courtenay a liar and charged Citizen Reformers with spending £50,000 to defeat working class representatives. He claimed city corruption was conspiratorial and damnable, and that rivals had excess political influence.
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W. P. McElhons
Sydney
Gort
Mr. Lambert
Courtenay
Elias
Bydovy
Larobert
House correction on wireless agreement motion in Melbourne
In Melbourne the Speaker Sir Elliot Johnson drew attention to a misprint in the notice paper for a wireless agreement motion. The paper read that the House approves of the execution of the Prime Minister. the correct text should state a reduction by the Prime Minister. Public debt of New South Wales is £168,500,000 with £7,000,000 in the transfer period and interest payable of £8,600,000.
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House of Representatives
Melbourne
Elliot Johnson
Lond Taughter
New South Wales
Wondee oath and boxing stars dominate 1922 sports talk
The article surveys American boxing prospects with Big names like Lennard and Carpentier, notes vast prize expectations approaching a quarter million dollars, and mentions other sport chatter from cricket to motor cycles, plus public notices on betting, immigration, and transport in 1922 Australia.
GOODWOON ANTICIPATIONS SECOND CLASS PURSE PASTEBRIEF
The article lists results from a horse racing card with multiple classes and placings. First class purses include entries such as Very Faithful and Rams, while second class purses feature Getwick and Ayrlove among others. The fragmented lines reference trainers, owners, and a series of place finishes across several divisions.
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Eilent
Aethur Lair
Cage Plata
Bremninut Seuanes
Boyecups
Oley
Plate Analyaisse Belle
Eaton
Seni Firat
Very Faithful
Tis ‘Ell Rams
Cottesloe Besch
Getwick
Laity Nota
Ayrlove
Weiter -Silverton
Pango
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