Imperial Conference defence policy outlined by Australian PM
Melbourne reports the Prime Minister Mr S M Grace outlining the Imperial Conference to be held in London in October. He says it will be the most important ever for imperial defence and relations, urging closer empire unity while respecting self governing statutes and British nationality. Australia cites defence spending and naval bases as evidencing strong imperial cooperation.
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House of Representatives
S. M. Grace
London
Australia
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Bruce
Britain
New Zealand
South Africa
Bribery Inquiry Proceeds With Police Case
A Melbourne Police Bribery Commission session in Avelaide features cross examination of Detective Memainte. Witnesses describe bookmaker networks, alleged fabrications, and ties among bookmakers. Trial details reference Mills, Dugan, and others, with arrests at racecourses and hotels as evidence unfolds.
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W. A. Rollison
Memainte
Comonwealth Bank
Butler
UN Beith
Alfter
Proust Stephens
La3
Moshuish
Mills
Dugan
Bern
Mnelligan
Menulab
Thomas eLawth
Yorikmanddar
Mel- Tous
International Yachting Result At Cowes
The United Service reports from Cowes that the race concluded today with Lord Forster's yacht Norn winning. Roni reve, a participant, was noted in the event.
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United Service
Cowes
Lord Forster
Norn
Federal Proposals Roads Aid Policy Reported
Melbourne Tuesday night Mc Bruce announced that the Commonwealth has received a telegram from Western Australia Premier Collier. The message states the government adheres to the scheme and will submit the agreement to Parliament as a Government measure at the earliest possible date.
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Melbourne
Mc Bruce
Commonwealth
Western Australia
Victorian Address debate in Victorian Assembly on roads pact
In the Victorian Legislative Assembly the Address-in-Reply debate continued. Mr Snowball urged that the government had neglected the rout agreement and should not proceed. Mr Parthig proposed adding that the Federal roads agreement be not proceeded with. After a lengthy debate the vote on Mr Farthing's amendment was 31 for, the Speaker giving a casting vote in its favor, accepted by the government, and the Premier adjourned the House to consider its position.
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Snowball
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Parthig
Farthing
Allan
Australian House Debate Tangles Canberra and Duke Visit
In Melbourne on a Tuesday session the House debated Canberra as Federal Capital next year and the Duke of York’s potential visit. Mr Bruce defended his view while Mr Johnson pressed on Canberras selection and the petrol tax talks earlier in December and January. The C.O.R. Co profits and oil company influence were cited as opposition motives. Canned Fruits Bill adjourned for now.
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British Imperial Oil
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Girl and Motor Ride Case in Adelaide
Adelaide police investigate an assault allegedly committed by a young man after a Sunday night motor ride with a girl. The pair knew each other about four months and a male suspect has been bulag for arrest. The incident reportedly occurred near the Brighton flood.
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Adelaide
Death of Reenamrrétecomt Tary Melbourne
The Coroner today committed Edward James Murray, cartier, for trial on a manslaughter charge in the death of John Vale, secretary of the Recha ilen Society, who was killed when struck by a motor car.
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Edward James Murray
Ocartier
John Vale
Rechailen Society
Secession Movement Debuts in City Seeks WA Independence
Tuesday meeting launches Secession League to push Western Australia from the Federation. M. Marky chairs as speakers urge peaceful and then revolutionary action if needed. Fundraising begins with £142 subscribed, including £100 by J McCallum Smith.
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Coroner's Court Hears Murder Charge in McCarthy Death
In Sydney the coroner's court concluded the inquiry into Timothy McCarthy's death, a night watchman aged 44. James Lin, 48, a laborer, faced a manslaughter charge as the jury found McCarthy died from injuries caused by a bottle welded by Chaplin, who was committed for trial on a murder charge.
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Threats and bound over in Adelaide court case
In Adelaide on Tuesday Edward Thad deus Sheehan was bound over to keep the peace for six months after Lilian M. Sugg testified she feared him and that he had threatened to shoot her and harm her children. The case included a £25 peace bond and compensation of £1 10s, with the matter proceeding as Sheehan was conveyed to the city watchhouse.
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Sheehan
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Wan Tin
Wilson
Bathurat
Police Appeal Board Vote Names Deputy Representative
The ballot counted yesterday evening chose Sergeant J F Naylor 116 and Sergeant Wi Beerworth 59 as top votes for representation on the Police Appeal Board. Plainclothes Constable Homes 236 and Sergeant H W Gyde 31 also received votes as candidates. Three men will form the Board with one to be appointed by the Commissioner of Police and the official to be appointed as special magistrate by the Government.
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Adelaide
Police Appeal Board
J. F. Naylor
Fhonies
Wi. Beerworth
H. W. Gyde
Selecton
Great American Swimmer to Swim in Australia
Mrs. Kelly secretary of the Australian Swimming Union received a tablegram declaring that American champion Johnny Weissmuller has found it impossible to visit Australia, marking a notable development in international swimming circles.
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Australia
Sydney
Kelly
Australian Swimming Union
Johnny Weismuller
Channel Swim Ends After 21 Hours 40 Minutes
United Service reports a sailor became exhausted after 21 hours 40 minutes in the water and abandoned ship two miles off Cape Grisnez, near the Channel. The incident involves a New sailor who struggled during the long swim before rescue.
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United Service
London
Cape Grisnex
Glamorgan Beaten Race Against Clock in Australia Match
London Tuesday report says the Australians aimed to dismiss the last six Glamorgan batsmen in seven minutes to catch a Birmingham train. By stumps yesterday Glamorgan were 4 for 50 with Grimmett taking three for 42. The visitors completed the task and won by 224 runs.
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London
Glamorgan
Birmingham
Grimmett
Australia innings dominates Swansea test with Grimmett pace
In Swansea on Monday Australia’s bowlers Grimmett and Marley sparked early wickets. Grimmett tempted batsmen with flights while Marley bowled tight, limiting Glamorgan to a fragile start. Australia defended well as Watts and Bates sparked a late counter by going after the slow bowlers, while Davies and Davies fell prey to pressure.
The McPherson Mystery and District Attorney
Los Angeles authorities hold an ongoing inquiry into the Carmel cottage affair with Kenneth Ormiston admitting to posing as George McIntyre while living there during May. He names a companion “Miss X” who left San Francisco on May 19 and offers to reveal her identity if needed to spare Mrs. McPherson further embarrassment.
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Keyes
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Kenneth Ormiston
Angelus Temple
Mra
Aimee McPherson
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Ormiston Mits
George McIntyre
Mira McPherson
Angeles
Miss X
Sam Francisco
Ormiston
Jelley Potential SA Party Candidate Rumor
Circulation today claimed J Jelley Chief Secretary forwarded a foe of the South Australian Party and would serve as candidate for Geblrat No 4 District in the Legislative Council. F Ward, secretary, would not admit nor deny receiving such a letter.
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J. Jelley
Athoating
Legislative Cowmell
Odr
BP. F. Ward
Epic bush ordeal in Australia ends with escape
The wearer of a logging camp wagon ordeal in the Austral bush near Wallavil recounts his four and a half hour struggle when his foot became pinned by a wagon wheel. He attempted to sever his foot with a pocket knife after horses pulled the wagon free and he crawled to a homestead for aid, then was taken to Gin Gin Hospital by car.
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Wallavil
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Gin Gin Hospital
Chamberlain denies government Turkey arms talks
In Parliament Sir Susten Chamberlain states no government or indirect talks occurred with Turkey over a 100,000 rifle sale. He notes private firms inquired but nothing materialised and British exports pose no current international constraint. Sir Austen cautions about wartime risk from mines supplied by British firms.
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London
House of Compans
Susten Chamberlain
Buch
Turkey
J. M. Kenworthy
Austen Chamberlain
Jugo-Slavia Acts In Balkan Tension
The Sketch notes serious action in the Balkans after Bulgaria ignores a Slavian note seeking support for Macedonian revolutionaries. Jugo-Slav forces pursue rebels into Bulgarian soil while Belgrade cites international guarantees and Sviet intrigue as factors. Rumors claim Soviet aid to Bulgaria escalates the conflict.
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London
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League of Nations
Moscow
The Coming Harvest Prospects Bright for South Australia
The article forecasts a bumper harvest in South Australia with wheat production possibly exceeding 46 million bushels in 1916 levels, aided by timely rains. It notes favorable outlook across primary industries, widespread farmer optimism, and abundant rainfall across the agricultural and pastoral regions from Peterborough to Parachuta, with conditions improving before month’s end.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Peterborough
Parachitna
Graft Alleged Stuns Sydney Aldermen Shock Talk
Civic Reform aldermen prepared a sensational statement for presentation to the City Council alleging that an offer of £15000 was made to some city aldermen for support of a lender for a particular project. Details to be revealed if plans remain unchanged amid action by the Federal Attorney General J G Latham against the City.
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Sydney
Civic Reform
J. G. Latham
City Pure
Commonwealth Shipping
Preference claim sparks House debate over commissioner
In the House of Assembly Mr Collins accused Premier J Gunn of receiving misleading information from Chief Hallways Commissioner W Webb about preferential treatment at Murray Bridge. The Premier defended Webb, saying he is honorable and would not mislead. He offered to consider declarations proving preferential treatment if Collins provides them.
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House of Assembly
Collins
J. Gunn
W. Webb
Gollins
Murray Bridge
Webb
Glenelg Fatality At Inquest Over Hyland Death
In Glenelg an inquest found Christopher Penfold Hyland died from injuries after being knocked down by a car driven by Francis Joseph Siebert. Assistant Coroner C L Matthews concluded no further action will be taken.
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Adelaide
Francis Joseph Siebert
Christopher Penfold Hyland
C. L. Matthews
Cormner
Hyland
Slebert
Mexican religious crisis sparks arrests and talk of truce
In Mexico City a dozen youths inclosed Dolores Lecus, a stenographer, are detained over alleged plots tied to the religious crisis. Police seek a missing husband of a factory worker while reports of rioting reach country towns. Catholic authorities propose a truce and a plebiscite as President Calles leads a parade amid cheering crowds.
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Recorder
Mexico City
Standay
Dolores Lecus
Calles
Sonora Saquendino
Anmry
Candahars
G¢Rishe
Ess A. Bamner
Oly
Lly
Germany Must Claim Colonies to Secure Its Future
Dr. Seitz, ex German colonial governor, said at Hamburg that refusing Germany colonies denies its right to live. He argued every great nation expands to provide living space and raw materials and warned Germany of stagnation without colonies. The Hamburg meeting applauded the conference aim to press foreign nations on Germany’s colonial ambitions.
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Dr. Seltz
Hamburg
Seitz
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Youth Wales Parliament Proclaims Prolonged Session
Sydney state parliament was prorogued by the Executive Council again today September 7. The assembly awaits further orders as political leadership plans ahead for upcoming sessions and policy considerations.
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Tateday
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