Ireland's Boundary Crisis and Irish Treaty Bill
London reports that J H Thomas and Arthur Henderson returned from Dublin after talks with W T Cosgrave on creating an Irish Military Commission. Aimed to rectify doubts delaying the Irish Treaty, the government plans to move the second reading of the Irish Free State Confirmation Agreement Bill on September 30, urging North Ireland to appoint a representative.
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London
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Irish Free State
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Cosgrave
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MacDonald
House of Lords
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Free State
Victoria Education Deputation Hints 16 Year Leaving Age
Melbourne Thursday the Minister for Education told a Teachers Union deputation he hopes to raise school leaving age to sixteen and bring teachers under the State Classification Board with contributory superannuation.
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Melbourne
Leroon
Teachers’ Union
State Classification Board
Admission to the British Museum Totals in Historic Year
A historical record notes admittance to the British Museum at 4 095 353 for the previous year, the third largest figure on record. In 1854 during the Great Exhibition era the total reached 2 527 216 admissions.
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British Museum
Adelaide House Debates Coroner Proceedings
In the South Australian House of Assembly Mr A A Edwards raised a press report about the City Coroner inquest. Attorney-General W J Denny defended the coroner saying practitioners should protect themselves and that proceedings can be public and counsel may be heard and ask questions if they conduct themselves properly.
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House of Assembly
A. A. Edwards
H.A
W. J. Denny
Denny
Mr. Edwards
Mr. Denny
Coroner's Court
Lindsay Drawings Draw crowds to Norman Lindsay exhibit
Norman Lindsay's rejected etchings draw large crowds at Preece's bookshop gallery with police assisting to manage queues. Daily attendance has risen from about 2,000 early in the exhibition to an estimated 3,000 visitors this week across the gallery and stairs.
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Adelaide
Norman Lindsay
Preece
Preece's
Bruce Page Pact Sparks Nationalist Approval
Melbourne parliamentary meeting reports Nationalist members expressing support for Mr Bruce's action on the pact.
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Parliament House
Bruce
Support for the pact in Melbourne amid government reshuffle
A cable from Postmaster General Gibson expresses regret over Mr Stewart's action, while Mr Page is supported in an arrangement with Mr Bruce. Members view a reshuffle of Federal Government portfolios as likely, signaling political realignment.
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Burke Page
W. G. Gibson
Stewart
Ubson
Page
Bruce
Yu Reshulkie
Mr. Stewarts Resignation Leaves Ministerial Unfilled
Melbourne report says Mr. P. G. Stewart will be replaced in the ministry with no successor yet chosen. Senator Wilson is expected to act temporarily as Minister for Works and Railways while the vacancy awaits a permanent appointment.
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Melbourne
M. Bruce
P. G. Stewart
Wilson
Victoria Triumphs Over Tasmania in Carnival Match
In Hobart yesterday the Carnival football clash saw Victoria defeat Tasmania 43 15 to 7 13 amid fine weather and an attendance of about 8000. A Zeppelin passenger and goods service is soon to be inaugurated between New York and another city.
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Victoria
Tasmania
Zeppelin
New York
Federal Parliament Absent Minister Moves Royal Commission
In the House of Representatives the Speaker took the chair at 2.30 pm. Mr F H Bamford moved to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into the dismissal of Mr Walker Director of War Service Homes with a view to rehabilitating him. The Treasurer Dr Page reported 28 633 subscriptions to the superannuation fund amounting to £274 943 with 245 pensions paid totaling £45 349. The Government paid £42 239 of pensions. The Minister for Customs Mr A Chapman announced 30 000 tons of Australian sugar cane to be shipped to the United Kingdom over two months with pricing details under consideration. Mr A W Lacey asked questions. Mr E G Race appointed chief draughtsman at Port Augusta. no satisfactory Australian applicants were found. The Prime Minister told Mr Forde a Brisbane Kyogle railway agreement had been submitted. Queensland accepts, New South Wales not yet notified. The Estimates discussion featured Mr J H Prowse opposing tariff on primary producers and sugar bonus. Mr Forde and Mr Prowse sparred over marble. Mr Burkeley argued the Budget lacked health provisions. Bowden noted health is a State matter. a Commission would study options. Mr J H Scullin criticized Dr Page’s Treasury administration, noting land tax arrears of £189,957 and demanding an explanation.
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Western Australia
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Queensland
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Commonwealth
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Austey
Australia
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Taxation Department
Old Government House Unearthed During Street Work
Workmen digging in Gilbert street uncovered a bricked-up 68 foot well beneath a demolished house site. Charles Horne nearly sank knee-deep, his mate assisted him as the 27 feet of water appeared. The well lay near the front door and side wall, now sealed by concrete. The property previously owned by Mr. M Guerin was known as Old Government House.
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Adelaide
Gilbert Street
Charles Horne
Lumpers' Union Calls Stopwork Meeting In Fremantle
Industrial Lumpers' Union in Fremantle schedules a nine o'clock Monday stopwork meeting to decide on rejecting members admitted since the union's formation and to consider a rule requiring members on wharf tasks to cease work when ships are discharged. The militant faction pushes these proposals, angering veteran members who supported longtime waterside workers.
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Pannikin
Maish
Siembera
Pannikin Housée
Coal workers strike disrupts Sydney and Newcastle ships
Judgmental strife among coke workers at South Coast and Wonga Wills mine, and coal trimmers at Newcastle, causes 130 idle workers including engine drivers. They refuse to return to work after a dismissal and Bowden’s sentence, with Bowden accused of receiving and the wharves idle pending.
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South Coat
Wonga Will
Newcastle
Wonga Wills
Bowden
Tl Bowden
Notable Wool Figure Alderman Chay Dead at 60
Sydney reports the sudden death of a prominent wool trader and City of Sydney alderman aged 60. Son of founder of John Bridge and Company, he served on the City Council and leaves four sons and two daughters.
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Sydney
Eleeles
Chayence Bridge
John Bridge and Company
Inflammable stove polish case at Muswellbrook
The coroner condemned the use of stove Blackit after a fatal fire when Apri died from clothes catching fire on a hot stove. Authorities insist Blackit is highly inflammable and contains methylated spirits and must be branded accordingly.
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Muswellbrook
Apirl
Schooner in distress near Napier reported
Fragmentary wartime style note describes a schooner in distress near Napier, New Zealand. Report mentions a search tightened after fines blown down and a further communication received. The source is unclear on ship name and exact dates but indicates ongoing search efforts.
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Wellington
Jeff Wellington
Napier
Banned Letters Debate in Tasmania Consultation
Federal Cabinet weighs ban on letters to consultation promoters in Tasmania. Postmaster-General’s Department to kit the ban while Treasury benefits from the talks. Tasmanian government seeks removal or may push consultation as a state lottery, risking Commonwealth interference over postal transmission.
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Postmaster-General’s Department
Federal Cabinet
Commonwealtht Treasury
Brown
Commonwealth
One-man tramcars in Boston area get safety lever
Tramcars operating between Boston road and Hanwall now feature a lever safety device. The mechanism simultaneously folds the steps closes the door and switches up the current for starting. It aims to improve operator and passenger safety on these single operator cars.
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Boston Road
Hanwall
Britain and Soviet Terms Arranged for Future Russian Finance
In the House of Commons Sir A Ponsonby announced a commercial and general treaty with the Soviet Union. The deals address Russia's foreign trade monopoly, trade delegation immunity, and liability to bondholders. Debts and chattle claims are central, with a commission to examine property plans and compensation. A loan guarantee to the Soviet Government is proposed after settlement with bondholders.
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Briain
Bertain
Russia
Credit Sochety
Allied conference urged to discuss evacuation and railways
A Reuters summary from Wednesday reports the covering letter with the German reply presented to the Allied Conference urges discussion of military evacuation and Rhineland railways, topics not yet dealt with by the Conference. It is understood these matters are being examined outside the Conference by Allied representatives.
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Lion
Rhineland
Destroyer Ashore After Storm Off Beppu
Japanese navy destroyer No. 4 of the 13th Division grounded at the Beppu entrance while seeking shelter from a gale. Hit rocks when storm drove the ship toward Beppu during night maneuvers. hull pierced. Salvage boats dispatched. further details unavailable.
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Tokio
Kette
Beppu
13Th Destroyer Division
Unification of Empire Dinner in London
In London the Overseas Education League hosted 300 educationists from Australia New Zealand Canada and Newfoundland and 200 Canadians at the Hotel Cecil. The Earl of Neath, guest of honor, said empire welfare had improved but was still not perfect.
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London
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New Zealand
Canada
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Murder of Mrs Evans Captured in Puebla City
Assassins who killed Mrs Evans have been captured and are now held in Puebla City. Police report the suspects were apprehended and are under custody awaiting further action. The case has drawn wide attention in Menico City as details emerge.
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Menico City
Signatures Delayed and Adjourment Forced in London
Monday the Conservative and Liberal benches attacked Mr Lloyd George over the Angin Russian agreement and pressed for adjournment to view the text. Mr Remer warned the Government faced a hostile House while Mr Lansbury urged resistance despite possible defeat. Later Mr Clynes announced the Prime Minister would support adjournment, meaning the agreement would not be signed this morning as planned.
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London
Lloyd George
Remer
Lansbury
RK. Clynes
Ramsay MacDonald
Australia Faces Mexico in Baltimore Davis Cup Tie
Australian press reports describe both teams in good form at the Baltimore County Club as Davis Cup action opens. Mexico has struggled in recent weeks while Australia, buoyed by strong Metropolitan Championships play in New York, is favored. Schlestager stays with Norman Brookes in Southampton for doubles.
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Maryland
Ube
Australia
Baltimore County
Patterson Ix
New York
United States
Schlestager
Norman Brookes
Southampton
Flowers That Dislike Music Experiment Notes Curious Bloom Reactions
Observation shows certain flowers such as cyclamen and carnation turn away from a music source when exposed to constant sound. White Easter Lily specimens also react, bending away from the band and even reversing facing. The phenomenon, while not fully understood, suggests vibrations from music influence flowering behavior.
Outlaws Run Riot in Mexican Violence
From Mexico City comes word that 17 unarmed villagers were killed and many wounded when a gang of 50 armed outlaws attacked a settlement in Yucatan. The incident prompted formal concern from officials in Mexico City and raised fears of broader unrest along the border.
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Relter
Vancouver
Mexico City
Lno
Opichen
Yucatan
Caulfield Tragedy No Arrest In Tuckerman Case
Detectives have not made an arrest in the Irene Tuckerman murder at Caulfield. A clue places the girl at Caulfield Railway Station around 5 P.M. Saturday. Government analyst reports the stomach contained fruit and pantry two hours before death. A man detained eight hours resumed work, insisting on innocence as the state offers a £500 reward for information leading to the killer’s conviction.
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Melbourne
Tuckerman
Caulfield
Irene Tuckerman
Police Seek Expanded Force To Tackle City Menace
Police Chief Nicholson held talks with Chief Secretary Mr Tunnecliffe to propose an enlarged force including motor patrols, plainclothes officers on bicycles or cars, and more wireless-equipped motor vehicles. The Minister is considering the proposals.
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Melbourne
Nicholson
T. ‘Tunnecliffe
Min
New Use for Explosives for Farmers and Roads
Washington reports a government program to distribute 100 million pounds of explosives to farmers for land clearing and to state governments for highway construction as part of wartime supplies.
Mederick Ellis commits suicide by gas poisoning
Mederick Edward Ellis, 71, a retired Foreign Office clerk of Streatham, killed himself with gas after refusing to take his daily bike ride in wet weather. He shouted farewell to George Howes, a former soldier, before leaping from Wormington Church tower near Colchester. A verdict of death by own action was returned at the inquest.
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Streatham
George Howes
Worming
Ord Church
Colchester
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