Hamburg Munich express disaster kills dozens in Berlin
Berlin reports the Hamburg Munich express smashed into a stationary section at Kresensen after an engine defect. Forty four persons were killed and around 138 injured as three cars telescoped. Troops and ambulances aided wreckage clearance, with four bodies recovered by Wednesday. Authorities note fare hikes influenced travel.
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Berlin
Kresensen
Oreman
Mlagay
Goettingen
Papal Dress Rules Prompt Gate Clash at Vatican
Daily Mail reports visitors to the Vatican faced strict dress rules. Papal Guards refused entry to women with bare arms and necks despite protests, while a few women who wore borrowed shawls were admitted.
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London
Daily Mail
Floods in Victoria Threaten Towns and Rivers
Victoria reports ongoing flood emergency with Campaspe River rising near Echuca and Rochester up to danger levels. Four bridges destroyed, crops ruined, roads damaged across Arsrat district while Donald and Campaspe areas face rising waters. Wimmera river still high but danger appears to ease.
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Melbourne
Campaspe River
Rochester
Donald
Campaspeloo
Echuca
Pearl
Campaspe
Ues
Coogee Mystery: Bones Found in Glebe Garage
Sydney detectives unearthed forearm bones of a woman and other items including feather slippers in a Glebe garage. Believed to be Mrs Heaydon, who died after a legal operation at Newstead Flats, Coogee. Police think other body parts are buried elsewhere and expect tangible evidence soon.
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Sydney
Coogee
Glebe
Hughes Ambition Sparks Political Rift in Parliament
A House speech signals major split as Mr Hughes confronts the Bruce Page government. He may form a small nationalist bloc or return to Labor, while neither party nor the country favors him. The Country Party and Nationalists feel betrayed, and Hughes vows not to back the government.
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Hughes Hse
House of Representatives
Bruce-Page
Penceforth
Hughes
Labor
Country Party
Bruce
Souvenir Thefts Hit Munich Athletic Festival
Reuters reports from Munich that after many visitors departed during the athletic festival, 50,000 beer mugs, 500 knives and forks, and 4,000 decorated plates were stolen as souvenirs. Police placards warn of prosecutions if such thefts persist.
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Reuter
London
Daily Mail
Munich
Navy and aeroplanes in Navy control plan
London dispatch reports the Gabin government has decided to grant the Admiralty's request for aeroplanes manned by the Navy with a certain number allotted to naval service. The issue of resignations remains unsettled.
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London
Dall Mall
Gabi
Admiralty
Reuter
Government debates on labour conference and communists
In parliament Mr Stanley Bruce spoke of sending a delegate to the Internal Labor Conference. Debate covered rabbit destruction methods, Navigation Act permissions for British ships, Commonwealth Bank interest on current accounts, and the Communist issue within the Australian Labor Party. Blakely claimed Labor admitted Communists after reports in Sydney Worker. Labor denied coalition with Communists.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Stanley Bruce
Makin
Gable
Chapman
Killen
Queensland
Earle Page
Mc Green
W.A
Commonwealth Bank
Maxwell
Labor Party
Sydney
Blakely
Australian Labor Party
Communist Party
Imperial Conference debate on peace and League of Nations
The debate resumed with Mr McDonald urging world peace and messenger diplomacy from Australia. Other speakers supported Mr Bruce and the League of Nations, warned of Japanese threats, and criticized Labor for separation rhetoric while recalling wartime allies and concerns over imperial policy.
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McDonald
Nsw
Chariton
Australis
Killen
Bruce
League of Nations
Japan
Labor Party
Gregory
Kitten
Australia
Coleman
Yates
Pater
Ruhr
E. Green
W.A
London
Hughes
Anstey
Prime Minister Sets Out Peace Aims At Imperial Conference
Mr Bruce defends government policy on peace and imperial defense. He blames opposition for misrepresentations and says Australia will present its view at the conference and report back to Parliament with conclusions. Senate debates imperial conference agenda continue.
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Mr. Bruce
Australis
Emblia
Britain
League of Nations
Australia
Dominions
Senate
Waeldourne Lord Mayor in Melbourne
Sir John Swanson named Lord Mayor of Melbourne, serving since November with credentials as a builder. The report notes his leadership role and ongoing tenure in the city’s ceremonial office.
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Waeldourne
Melbourne
John Swanson
John Swanton
Gallipoli Memorial progress noted by New Zealand official
London dispatch reports James Allen High Commissioner of New Zealand will visit next week to inspect the Gallipoli Memorial progress. The local response is cautiously positive with expectations of satisfactory development.
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London
Piensa
James Allen
New Zealand
St Gallipoli
Leusanne Realy cPahiiebee
Ites Eee
Freeling Killing Trial Ends in Manslaughter Verdict
In Adelaide at the Criminal Court Schwarz faced a murder charge for the June 2 stabbing of Bernard Westhoff, leading to a verdict of manslaughter under provocation after jurors weighed tetanus infection from wounds and possible entry from decayed teeth. The jury returned a recommended mercy, with the judge to rule on potential further appeal.
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A. J. Hannan
G. L. Abbott
R. J. Rudall
H. H. Wallman
Kr. Rindell
Mr. Hannan
Rudall
Arthur Murray Cudmore
North Terrace
Smale
Tevanus
S. D. Gardner
Preeling
Schware
Mr. Rudall
Justiee Poole
Schwarz
Ben
Westhoff
Stok
Schwars
Selinars
Romance at sea on Largs Bay as couple feared lost
A London bound couple aboard the Commonwealth Government liner Largs Bay near Fremantle Adelaide region reportedly engaged en route. A midnight drama followed when the groom-to-be threatened to leap overboard, prompting a shipwide search and a delayed voyage as the man apologized.
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Adelaide
Largs Bay
Fremantle
London
Industrial Coal Trouble Melbourne
Mr E J Holloway, secretary of the Trades Hall Council, was notified by Mr J M Baddeley of the Coal Miners Federation that the New South Wales coal strike had been served and all men were to return to work today. Settlement terms are satisfactory with re employment for the men and disputed matters to be referred to Judge Edmonds.
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Melbourne
Wednesaay
E. J. Holloway
Trades Hall Council
J. M. Baddeley
Coalminers Federation
New South Wales
Edmonds
Industrial unrest and mine status in Australia and Britain
Newcastle reports coal mines operating with Redhead Hebburn No 4 closed amid disruption. Melbourne notes escalate at Yallourn works as mess charges rise by one shilling per fortnight and dairy and meat items are cut from menus. Unemployment rises as firms dismiss workers amid scarce work.
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Newcastle
Redhead
Hebburn
Melbourne
State Electricity Commissioner
Yallourn
Sydney Citizens Gather to Welcome Premier Fuller
A crowded Sydney gathering honored Premier George Fuller with pattie teas of Aone, amid warm applause. Yatter stood aside after Colonel Farr, former commissioner of Hepatriation in Sydney, was transferred to Wot. The event proceeded without altering the course as officials discussed local issues and port matters.
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Sydney
Itarday
George Fuller
Aone
Yatter
Farr
Pep Coer
Wot
Kas
Port Stenhens
Foreign Tourists Scolded Over Color Line Incidents in Paris
Paris Foreign Ministry issues communique warning foreign tourists who insult or provoke people of color. Authorities report repeated acts of public disapproval toward Black travelers from French authorities. If such incidents recur, penalties will be enforced.
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Reuter
Paris
Foreign Ministry
Irish Elections Begin As August Elections Loom
The Times reports Dublin that elections are set for August 27, prompting a high candidate interest. General Mulcahy plans to resign army commands to run for Parliament amid the new Army Act restricting soldiers in politics.
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the Times
London
Taesay
Dublin
Mulcahy
Gale Struck Steamers on Voyage to Sydney
The Soundgook arrived in Sydney after a perilous voyage from Natral with a heavy list and damaged steering. A gale last Friday drove the ship off Sandy Cape, caused cargo to shift, and left the crew in danger for two days before repairs restored control.
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Sydney
Natra
Sandy Cape
Wellington
Merino Ram Brings 185 Guineas at Melbourne Sale
At Melbourne stud ram sale a merino ram bred by James Sloan of Mulwaln New South Wales sold for 185 guineas. The buyer was A. C. Gillham, a breeder from Murchison Western Australia.
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Melbourne
James Sloan
Mulwaln
New South Wales
A. C. Gillham
Murchison
W.A
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