War Debts Strain France and Lloyd George Talks
London reports weekend discussions between British leaders and Allied delegates fail to yield an immediate settlement. The Times notes dissonance over German reparations and echoes Paris fears that payment levels may exceed 20 percent of exports, with Britain aiming to limit obligations before the next conference.
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London
Linyd George
Tie Telmite
Mally Mall
Lloyd George
Paris
Poyurts
Frapee
Germans expelled under French searches before crossing Into German territory
A Daily Mail report from Strasbourg says the French government began expelling Germans from Moselle and Lorraine Thursday night. Police searched each emigrant before sending them across the border into German territory, with officials sorting the expelled individuals.
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Lusbus
Lelvetart
The
Daily Mail
Strasbourg
Lorraine
Dridga
Lord Northcliffe Dead in London Near Heart Failure
The article reports Lord Northcliffe's death in London after a heart ailment worsened during a recent illness. It notes his return from Australia and France, and mentions his service to journalism and the press empire.
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Northelilts
Lalidon
Joe
Australie
Veale
France
Police raid gamblers led to fines in Melbourne
Police raided a gambling operation in Melbourne, fining multiple men. The raid disrupted the betting ring and highlighted the crackdown on illegal gaming. Names and exact penalties are unclear in the readable text, but the action reflects ongoing enforcement.
Broken Blossoms in Turbulent Times
Fragmentary item notes a film or play titled Broken Blossoms. The readable text references scenes or captions and suggests a period style title card. No clear date or location is established in the legible OCR fragment.
Italy Faces Revolt As D Annunzio Demands Power
A Times correspondent reports Major d Annunzio asserts he is Italy and its will, while legionaries back him as first president of an Italian Republic. Fascists talk of marching on Rome, with no clear outcome, and the situation remains uncertain.
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Aly
Major d'Annunzio
Italy
Ewidt
Rome
Mussutini
Ivader
Alu
Rowe
Times
Quanis
Taly
Deadly tragedy at Dr Cranstoun home shocks Melbourne
A family and a companion collapsed after a mysterious substance was used last night. Dr Cranstoun and Mrs Cranstoun, with their four children aged 8 to 15 and two guests, were later found unconscious. Police seized drugs and syringes as inquiries begin.
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Melbourne
Dr Cranstoun
Station Street
Hampton
Iman
John Uranstoun
Robert Granstoun
Colin Cranstoun
Gladys Baylis
Uranstoun
G. Cranstoun
Srumsoun
Margaret
Bella
Pirie Council Declines War Trophy Custodian Role
The South Australian Trophy Committee offered Pirie Council a collection of rifles bayonets swords and other gear with three trustees to guard it. Dr Thresdgold opposed a museum display preferring funds for returned soldiers. the council declined citing no storage space.
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Pirie Council
Pirie
Thresdgold
Robinette
England Sees Low Scoring Bowlers Triumph in County Cricket
Reported in a fragmented overseas cricket note England's bowlers dominate a county match with several wickets falling for 19 runs. Mentions Moyes Hayapsuire and Glanorgunsire in an unclear context with Kemts and Limienshire.
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Lusdos
Sunidy
Wickers
Rhine
Thie
Qwuullos
Moyes Hayapsuire Anh
Limienshire
Glanorgunsire
International Court affirms ILO wage regulation ruling
The International High Court of Justice upheld the League of Nations committee decision regulating agricultural workers hours. France and Romania dissented. The court also ruled the ILO lacks power to continue means of provision. Melbourne reports Mr Brennan and Mr Hunde returning from Europe claim 2,000,000 people would migrate if ships were available as unemployment worsens in Scotland. many engineers are out of work.
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Wague
Orion
Reuter
Melbourne
C. Fundle
Brennan and Hunde
Australia
Scotland
Schneider seaplane win at British浮国际 race
The fragmentary report notes Schneider seaplane victory in a British seaplane race held offshore. It mentions Burd finishing fourth amid strong international competition with French entrants and rough seas. The piece highlights the British showing with a later line clipped by damage, preserving only key outcomes.
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Londos
Schnelder
Fe Air Teruy
Baird
Expenditures and Special Council Meeting Proposed
A damaged OCR fragment reports the council’s last year sanitary pre cal cost total £4080 and pork lane rates £704 with revenue £68. Expenditure stood at £102 spotty notes show councillor Robbiette moving a special meeting for Wednesday to discuss the costs and park lands, council tax and related matters.
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Robbiette
Warren Und
Cattlyl
Port Augusta Rail Extension Debate Reaches Federal Level
A fragmentary report discusses a proposal to extend the line from Pirie to Port Augusta, noting confusion over jurisdiction between state and federal authorities. The Commonwealth minister and South Australia Public Works officials signal the matter hinges on a state committee decision, with renewed political communications recalled by MP A. Poulson.
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Pirie
Tounei
Pirie Ahles
A. Poyulon
MLB
Tin
Cp Warren
Gettiig
Tun
Lares
Council eyes land block deal amid drainage needs
Council officials discuss purchasing Pine Wheel land for 40 pounds to support a drainage scheme for Tennyson and Ellendale. Mr Miller and Gr Pimlott contest value while Gr Threadgold pushes for action despite objections. The meeting notes a council aim to drain water from Redda Street, with ancillary remarks about a wartime performance titled The Cry of the Children.
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Sirs
Gy Miller
Jetty Road
Gieh
Clg
Thy Pirie Cannell
Miller
Piri
Mijng
Tennyson
Ellendale
Lacey
I Redda Street
Gr Robinette
Fie Wetlon
Gr Pimlott
Fat IL
Threadgold
Smelters Fumes Prompt Council Move To Curb Nuisance
At Pirie Council last night the general superintendent of the Smelters was urged to reduce smoke and sulphur fumes affecting town gardens. Councillor noted residents’ aims for pleasant conditions and potential abatement. Discussion touched on other governments restricting stink pots with Tasmania cited. debate grew tense over frost and garden damage before motion was withdrawn.
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Pimlut
Pirie Council
Robinette
Gr Warren
Tasmania
Dr Warren
Block Fence Disputes At Vacant City Lot
The article details a tense dispute over fencing a vacant block between West Suburban and a resident named Mr. Grimish. A fence proposal faced contention amid a quagmire site near Janitin Park with surrounding property tensions and legal notices referenced.
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John Grimihs
Ariginatlynehugh
Peranfalatons
Janitin Park
Magnes
Lawes
Death by own action at River Severn tragedy
The body of Mr. Munnchleth, aged sixty five, was found in a standing position by the River Severn opposite Wyelt-Isvil. A cupious fealine knot was found on the Powiek side. His disappearance had caused considerable tumult in the village.
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UL Dosirk
Severn
Powiek
Lonslay
Munnchleth
Fyevimg Powiek
Wyelt- Isvil
Anary Sormon
Glass disease threatens historic York Minster windows
An old alarm text reports a mysterious “glass disease” attacking ancient stained glass windows, including York Minster, causing panes to flake away like paper. Protective sheets of plain glass halted further damage, while similar cases are suspected elsewhere though the cause remains uncertain.
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Pearson
York
Shearers' Strike Report From West Darling Areas
G S Wood says reports of a break in the strike are false and the position is strong. He notes 18 sheds in New South Wales West Darling and Southern Riverina still on strike, while West Australia keeps to award rates. About 900 sheep to be shorn at award rates in West Darling. 169 of 135 sheds tied to AWL men. The union forecast is a collapse of the stoppage soon amid rising morale and local disputes.
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G. S. Wood
Pastoralists' Association of
West Darling
Barrier
W. Alten
Glaxiers’ Association of
New South Wales
Iffy Lab
Alviaing Tien O
Allen
UAL Uyese
Welu
South Australia
Southern
Riverna
West Australia
Hay
Terrilla
Mr. Allen
Vinnie Fren
West Darling Shears Halted by Sheep Station Strike
A NSW shearers dispute spanning Lime and Guthere stations disrupted Friday plans as workers at Tapar Buckaloy and Glen Lyon threaten stoppages. Sir Murphy says pastoral activity in Soul Australia continues, while the Coatingil's Committee will pursue the issue and appeal to unions for funds to support the cause.
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Witerrind
Disyet
H Murphy WG
Organisar Stil Vy Saliedag
Atktieg
Tapar
Buckaloy
Glen Lyon
Millata
Guthere
Sir Murphy
Australia
Heanest Park
Sale of Racehorses in Melbourne Declares Prices
Melbourne Monday report from a 3 o clock horse sale notes Coq dOr sold to Mr K Patterson for 240 Jacs Lind Glass bought by Captain Hildyard for 79 guineas. Rhyting and Willabang were sold privately.
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Melbourne
K. Patterson
Lind Glass
Captain Hildyard
Rhyting
Willabang
Malvern Shooting Case In Melbourne Court
In Melbourne the Malvern court heard Archie Semmet charged with firing at Mrs Ada Maxwell with intent to murder. Semmet allegedly visited Northcote saying goodbye and asked for a service bottle of salix as he departed. Mrs Maxwell, washing dishes, fell stunned and collapsed. no revolver was seen and the incident appeared accidental.
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Melbourne
Malvern Court
Archie Semmet
Ada Maxwell
Nex
Maxwell Sal
Semmens
Norhove
Condemned Man Speaks to Lawyer Amid Prison Sentence
A condemned man questions his lengthy prison term while addressing his lawyer. The exchange hints at fear and unreconciled feelings as the lawyer contemplates the case and the future under a harsh sentence.
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Fur Fe
Five men ambush horticultural director in cab attack
In Cairo, five armed men ambushed F Brown, director of the horticultural division, killing the driver as Brown, his children, and a nurse were in a cab. Brown and the nurse were lightly injured. He suspects student assailants. arrests said to have been made. Also News: in a London chess tournament, Wahituch defeated Watson in 55 moves per Times.
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London
Cairo
F. Brown
Ministry of Agriculture
Brown
Wahituch
Watson
Indian commissioner Sastri arrives in Vancouver after fogged Makura voyage
Mr Sastri who toured Australia and New Zealand arrives by steamer Makura delayed by fog at Cape Plattery. He reports satisfaction with Australasian tour results and says Hughes and Massey assured any current franchise gaps for Tuchang will be corrected. He plans to visit Canada for a month.
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Vancouver
Sastri
Cape Plattery
New Zealand
Messrs
Hughes
Massey
Tuchang
Canada
Reuter
Enduring songs from nations old and new
The piece muses on how enduring songs originate in humble life and emotion rather than culture or learning. It notes England Ireland Scotland and France as rich sources, Burns and older melodies shaping national identity, and suggests Australians borrow from these priceless treasures while building their own store.
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Evotland
Ireland
England
Scotland
France
Germany
Ballon
Burns
Robert Boros
Barna
Yuden
Elizabeth
Grenadiers
Islington
Cable News Focuses On Pest Issue We Rushed To Cover
In a brisk update the paper highlights a pest problem dominating the cable news cycle. The report notes public concern rising as officials promise action and residents seek practical remedies.
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Buch
Irish Anarchy and Cork Rebellion Report
London reports show the Free State government facing vast damage claims and ongoing skirmishes as irregulars are driven from Cork city. British dispatches note the rebellion's morale collapse, destruction of barracks and homes, and Irish forces occupying Charleville Bullevant and advancing toward Killarney with Cork largely captured by National troops.
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London
Timea
Dublin
Free State
United Service
Ireland
Cork City
Queenstown
Youghal
T Reuter
Times
Cork
Trish
West Passage
Charneville
Bullevant
Killarney
Spanish Treasure Recovery Hopes After 1588 Ship Salvage
In London a report says guns, swords, and other treasure from the Spanish galleon Almirante de Florencia, sunk in Tobermory Bay, Argyllshire in 1588, may lead to raising the whole ship. Salvage has occurred intermittently since 1601 with the vessel found buried in mud, repeatedly surfaced, and now under renewed effort.
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London
Zuntiy
Almirante de Florencia
Tobermory Bay
Argyllshire
Man's Skull Fractured In Melbourne Street
A man was found unconscious on Swenson Street in Melbourne with a possible skull fracture. Police inquiries continue as investigators seek the cause of the injuries. The feature film Broken Blossoms is previewed with enthusiastic notes on its artistry and presentation.
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Melbourne
Monuwy
Swenston Street
Tere
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