Sugar Trouble Looms as Innisfail Struggle Deepens
Innisfail faces rising tension as a coal mine strike stirs fear of wider disruption. Reports say railway and timber workers may join the conflict, while the state government braces for the impact in the coming weeks around the mill at South Johnstone. The situation splits communities with factions forming in Innisfail and the surrounding districts.
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Sutuediag Wueensland
South Johnstone Innisfail
Butte
Lown
Theo
Activites
Fast swimming Weismuller performance in Chicago
In Chicago on Sunday, Weismuller swam impressively, timing 54 minutes 30 seconds to outpace rivals. The feat surpasses a 1922 record set by Dick Howell, marking a notable improvement in distance or endurance swimming.
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Lunitort
Chicago
Weismuller Esvam
Chicago Myer
Dick Howell
Italian Waylaid near Cairns in brazen assault case
Julian farmer attacked by three men on a horse home late at night. He was struck, stripped, and robbed of clothing. In local court at Yellow Cart yesterday the trio received three months imprisonment.
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Cairns
Julian Farmer
Big
Meeting at St Bartholomew’s Ladies Say Goodbye to Members
Menners of the Girls Friendly Society met at St Bartholomew’s to bid farewell to Mrs A Smith and her two elder daughters who depart Pyrle soon. Mrs H Francia presented gifts and a thanks to Mrs Smith as the others received a GHS spoon. The youngest daughter of Mrs Stith will be given a gift before leaving. Mr Hichsra Phowns Palmer died at his Sixth Avenue home in Pointara at 42, aged CF equars, after serving as director of Colton Palmer and Preston, Limildd, Currie et al, from April last year. He was a founder member and later retained a director seat, known for kindness as an employer and colleague. Mr and Mrs Ken Gowan with Mrs Robinson and Jef Pirie motor-carled on Sunday for Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney to spend a few weeks.
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Menners
Ciety
St. Barmabas
Laila
Smith
Pyrle
Hi. Francia
Behulf
Smth
Misses Smith
Stith
Pirie
Hichsra Phowns
Palmer
Sixth Avenue
Poinra
Colton, Palmer and Preston
Limildd
Currie Etted
Wom Ot
Imi
Ken Gowan
Robinson
Jef Pirie
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Ivey
Naval Conference in Geneva Faces Likely Failure
Geneva observers expect a grim outcome at the naval conference with Monday’s plenary session seen as a potential burial of its prospects. The meeting may decide the immediate disarmament path though uncertainty remains on Britain’s cruiser armor demands and broader limits.
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United. Service
Geneva
Tuy
Britain
Tempered tension at London diplomatic visit
The Daily News reports a hostile mood as Beilish delegates face cool reception from Genuv. Rumors say Americans Aybil are unfriendly but restrained. A keen observer notes delegates lack experience for governing, while Daily News urges Stanley Baldwin to urge a direct, frank dialogue with President Goo lidge. The piece describes lingering frictions and distrust between the two states.
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London
Setcom
Daily News
Stanley Baldwin
Goolidge
Kewee
Washington Dispatch on Geneva Talks Collapse
Washington reports the Geneva Conference appeared to be breaking down as officials including Navy leaders viewed Britain’s plan as totally unacceptable. The scene was described as tense and uncertain with morning discussions ongoing.
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Washington
Geneva
Navy
Paris Geneva talks urge mutual restraint and restart
Press commentary urges both sides to recommence negotiations as if no prior meeting, stressing shared responsibility and a disciplined approach. It argues parties must accept precedent defeat at Geneva and realign to avoid further failure.
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London
Sunuay
St Geneva
Boxing results from Sydney and Brisbane stadiums
In Sydney on Sunday AL Hie Uity mn uselit BillY Hives of South Africa stopped Gharie Ring, former Australian middleweight champion, in three rounds at Motie Brisbane Stadion. Cameron knocked out Cyril Kay in four rounds. Teammate remarks on the harshness of boxing were heard as the matches concluded.
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Sydney
AL Hie Uity
Billy Hives
South Africa
Gharie Ring
Austrels
Motie Brisbane Stadion
Ree
Cameron
Cyril Kay
Prince of Wales and Baldwin greet Canada on Empress voyage
Queen? King welcomes the Prince of Wales Prince George and Prime Minister Baldwin to Canada aboard the Empress of Australia. Mr Baldwin lands in Quebec seeking progress toward disarmament talks and expresses cautious optimism about outcomes at the conference.
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United Service
Quebec
Prinee
Wales
Prince George
Mr Baldwin
Canada
Mr. King
Australia
King
Mr. Baldwin
Baldwin
Coolidge
England
Conelusii
New Zealanders Open Tour Against Glamorgan in London
Overseas cricket match in London sees New Zealanders start their tour with Glamorgan. Davies and Arnott among scorers as Mills and Sullivan contribute. Bowler Arnott took several wickets, lifting New Zealand to 268 at stumps with Lowry dismissed for 40.
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INEAV
Zealand
Davies
Sullivaty
Pemphler
Nor
Blunt
Hills
Ly Davies
Od Mills
Arnott
Gion Page
Sullivan
P Davies
Sundries
Teu
Lowry
Ual
Tigh
Lou
County Matches End Of Day Scores Revealed
Surry 7 for 322 Hobbs 34 Sandbaw 140 Chet 68 Pander 6 for not out Busses 5 for 50 Wenstey 30 took 110 Laugrilge 2 not out Yorkshire 57 Sulelitte 95 Sibptes 54 duneh 58 Kent 07 Ashdown 34 Woolley . Chapman 64 Hampshire bye wickets Basix 444 Root 49 Tarbox 4 for 49 Somers 20 Young 1 Darker 8 Fox 403 Gloucester 1 Northants 169 Leicester 1 for 76
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Surry
Hobbs
Sandbaw
Chet
Pander
Busses
Wenstey
Laugrilge
Yorkshire
Sulelitte
Sibptes
Duneh
Kent
Ashdown
Woolley
Chapman
Hampshire
Basix
Tor
Tarbox
Somers
Young
Darker
Fox
Glouchester
Northants
Leicester
Fearless Airmen Skill of Britishers
London reported postwar advances in bomber accuracy and navigation aided by improved searchlights sound torches and night patrols. The piece lauds Royal Air Force pilots as the finest fighters and notes plans to protect civilians from air gas attacks by moving people to underground quarters.
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United Service London
Champion Sculler Joe Wright Wins Canadian Championship
Joe Wright, representing Catherines Sunlay United Service of Toronto, captured the single amateur sculling title in Canada by defeating Frank Asims of Vancouver by several lengths in the final of the English bond Sculls.
Mexico Wins Davis Cup Tennis Match In St Louis
Rumey and Butlin of Mexico defeated Florada and Shiminga of Japan in a tight Davis Cup tennis contest in St Louis on Sunday. The match featured hotly contested play as both pairs pushed for victory.
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Unley Service
ST. Louis
Rumey and Butlin
Mexico
Florada
Shiminga
Japan
Mount Morgan Mines discuss co operative plan moves
Townsfalk and unionists met in the Town Hall to explore a cooperative scheme to save the Mount Morgan gold mines. William Aplin outlined a proposal for a workers shareholding company with Development and Migration Commission backing. Mr Gepp urged unions to commit to industrial peace, with a weekend inquiry and a Monday meeting to seek a clearer understanding.
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Mount Morgan
Wolng
Melbourne
Mount Morton
At. W. Gepp
Mount Morgan mine shutdown to hit Port Kembla
A serious prospect emerges as Mount Morgan mine faces closure. The stoppage would affect copper output at Port Kembla works, risking many employees at Electrolylls Company's refinery and broader regional impact.
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Sydney
Bulbtin
Mount Morgan
Port Kembla
Mount Morgan i
Nuster
Port Keyhla
Mount Morgan W
Mouy
Electrokylls Company
Melbourne to Melbourne Flight Plan Promises Global Service
Melbourne Florida reports a planned service from Florida to Australia announced by Mr W. Worley, manager of the Florida Liek and Power Company. Steps are described to provide air and ship routes, with Mr Marley noting a famous war era figure would join the venture though names remain unnamed.
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United Service
Melbourne
Florida
Australa
W. ©. Worley
Florida Liek and Power Company
Mn. Marley
Signor Mussolini Celebrates Birthday Fervently
The Italian leader Signor Mussolini marked his forty fourth birthday in office as citizens fled Rome heat to the seaside. He responded to congratulatory notes about a rumored fourth child with a quip: it will not be the fourth but the first of a new series.
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Nome
Signor
Mussolini
Vflce
Rome
Duce Suilbinigy
Hit
Friends Again Pirie and Barrier Unions
Broken Hill reports that friendly correspondence resumes between the Combined Union Committee at Port Pirie and the Barrier Industrial Council. A meeting noted a Port Pirie letter detailing awards and agreements in operation at Associated Smelters. The committee decided to thank both bodies for the information furnished.
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Broken Hill
Port Pirie
Wnl
Barrier Industrial Council
Associated Smelters
Weere Tw
Jr Union
Port Pirke Dody
Iby
England Beats France in Stamford Bridge Athletics Meet
England defeated France 66 to 45 at Stamford Bridge. Lowe won the 800 metres in 1 minutes 11.54 seconds, London took the 400 metres in 41.7 seconds, Mourien collapsed late, Burghley placed low in the 110 metres hurdles, Gaby won the 100 metres, and Fegor led the Paris champion in the 40 metres. France claimed high jump at 6 feet 11 inches.
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London
Sunda
Stamford Bridge
Jengiang
France
Olympia
Lowe
Martin
Jack London
Mourien
Lord Burghley
Gaby
Inebi
No Strike In Adelaide Tramway Dispute Ends With Promise
In Adelaide on Saturday union reps and the Industrial Disputes Committee met Municipal Tramways Trust general manager W. G. Y. Goodman. He promised to reinstate Motorman W. Randall after a meeting at Hackney depot and outside pressure from union leaders. Despite calls for immediate action, the majority chose to hear Goodman and resume work following his assurance.
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Adelaide
Auswalla Tramway
Trades Wnh Labor Council
W. G. Y. Goodman
Municipal Tramways Trust
W. Randall
Goodmay
Hackney Wepot
Sabway
Goodman
Tnt
Sprounds
The
Trust
M.A. McDonald
South Australian
Tramways Union
T. B. Howard
United ‘Trades and Labor Council
Mir. Die HA
Astron
Ikel
McDonald
Hey
Nandall
Lily
Melbourne
Randall
Wen
Late Captain Barnard and Imperial Airways Pilot Recall
A fragmented note recalls Captain Barnard of United Service opt, FL Burgard killed near Bristol after a long career of 44 years with Imperial Airways. He won the King's Cup in 1922 and 1925, piloted Sir Samuel Heard and Lady Hoare on an air trip to India.
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United Service
London
Burgard
Bristol
Imperial Airways, Limited
Mona
Sir Samuel Heard
Lady Hoare
India
Systematic robberies alarm Melbourne business men
Melbourne Sunday reports a gang of hold up men lying in wait for businessmen returning home at night in suburban Mal yourne area. Detectives note large sums targeted and ongoing complaints flood detective headquarters as investigations continue into the pattern and locations of the robberies.
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Melbourne
Woman Stabbed in George Street Knife Attack
A woman named Josephine Haslett, 29, of Ke weed, was stabbed by a man with a knife on George Street last night. The assailant rushed at her with a four knife. She is in serious condition.
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Sydney
Josephine Haslett
Went
City
George Street
Olympic Games debate by British official on Australia move
London reports Secretary Evan Hunter of the British Olympic Association doubts the Games will be held in Australia due to the vast distance. He cites a British team of 300 to 400 with other European and American nations likely to respond similarly, arguing transport costs to Australia would be prohibitive.
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London
Evan Hunter
Autralia
Aimérica
Jaumbers
Austeelte
Bookmaker J O Donoghue Dies at Moonee Valley
Melbourne report states bookmaker J O Donoghue aged about 50 years collapsed twice at Moonee Valley during racing and died. He was a member of the Victoria Club Melbourne and Sydney Tattersalls. The brief note notes the event as a sudden fatal seizure during the afternoon meeting.
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Melbourne
Moonee Valley
J. O'Donoghue
Victoria Girb
Sydney
Pacifist plea on Pacific relations at Honolulu
In Honolulu on a Saturday, W F Egglestone former Attorney General and Victorian minister proposes peace moves. He argues naval pacts keeping fleets far apart are impractical and that armament absence would shift power to military force, challenging balance and inviting invasion by Japan.
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Honolulu
Pacific
Pyville
W. F. Eggbeatone
Victoria
May
Institute of Pacific Relations
Egglestone
Institute
Japan
Proposed Constitution Delegates Sign Pact Across Nations
Wilbur of Stanford University California was re elected on Friday as chairman of the Institute of Pacific Regulations. Delegates have signed a constitution subject to ratification by national councils of various countries.
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United Service
Monguulu
Wilbur
Stanford University
California
Institute of Pacific Regations
Musicians Debate Ban Lift Over Paul Jenrle Orchestra
In Buuken Ill a key Musicians Union meeting failed to decide on lifting the expulsion ban against Mr. Paul Jenrle and his orchestra. A special session was planned for the next day to seek endorsement of the decision, with many members expected to boycott in sympathy.
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Buuken
Buriee Induetelat Council
Paul Jenrle
Yuy Kel
Jewett Fortune
Baceler Lchvatrial Gownell
Musicians' Union
U IE
Dlu
Pistire Orchéstra
Caccu
Sollawiedon
Wee
Nob Ukely
Jeacic
Adelaide Unemployed reaffirm Trade Hall black assembly
A Saturday gathering outside the Trade Hall on Monson Street in Adelaide saw unemployed workers reaffirm their stance against the Government Labour Exchange. Speakers urged formation of a joint committee with the United Trades and Labor Council, voting to recall names of those aligned with the employers and to open a city office for inquiries.
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Adelaide
Adelide
Monson Street
HoveMmalcot
Wittin
Uoun
Mee McDonaly
Explosion on Agnow street shocks Melbourne suburb
An air pocket explosion near Moonee Ponds Creek caused a loud blast scattering nearby blocks and disrupting traffic. Detectives pursued a possible deliberate act amid confusion, with witnesses noting heavy road use by large vehicles as authorities investigate the incident.
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Melbourne
Moonee Ponds Creek
Geelong
Uial Wiig
Bed of
Couerete
Pauned
Lweery
Diridge
Big Motors Fron Wal
Thye Beats Yokel in Adelaide Wrestling Show
Ted Thye former world middleweight champ defeated Miku Yokel at the Adelaide Exhibition Hall on Saturday night after a long ruling contest. Yokel weighed 210 pounds while Thye weighed 242.8. Thye executed a bar toe hold and later Yokel retaliated but Thye won by decision.
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Avelaldo
Adelaide Exhibition Hall
Ted Thye
Miku Yokel
Luge Attendanen
Gj. Hormroth
Yokel
Oiver
Owhioh
Slashed Seaman Attacked in Park Wrestling Match
Walter Miller of America attacked Greek wrestler Pergantos by two assailants in Myde Park after a fast wrestling bout on Sunday at Sydney's Well. Pergantos' leg split move led to a deep slash, as Miller endured pain and a brief incapacitation before securing a body-press pin. the Greek pressed on but Miller remained wary and elusive in subsequent rounds.
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Melbourne
Walter Miller
America
Pergantos
Dergantos
Sydney
Joseps Sapphes
Myde Park
Miler
Tazor
Miller
Foul Play Arrests In Townsville Murder Case
In Townsville three men Joseph O'Dea James Metaugham and George Williams were arrested on charges of saving wilfully murdered Chinese storekeeper Leg Gum Sea on Charters Tyware Road. Police found the storekeeper's body with a deep head wound. Post mortem showed blunt instrument injuries and motive linked to mob activity. The victim was a long time resident of Australia.
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Brisbane
Joseph O'Dea
James Metaugham
George Williams
Townsville
Leg Gum Sea
Charters Tyware Road
Mobbergle
Hiongo Australs
Road Closure for Ellen Street Repairs Delays Noted
Birla Town officials report delays in stone delivery stalled repairs on Bl em Street last week. Work resumes today with the northern half of the street between Alexander and Norman streets closed on the western side of the railway line. Vehicles will be prohibited from entering between barriers.
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Birla
Saqmell
Lan
Alexander
Norman
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