France Pressures Britain With Naval Pact Offer
Washington reports France to back a joint British French naval restraint plan as part of a broader disarmament scheme. Briand and Hughes discuss an accord promising nonaggression in exchange for German indemnity concessions and a potential alliance excluding defense commitments.
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United Service
Washington
G. Hushes
M. Brisuil
France
Fraode
Shabighast
Alan Af der Menner
Germany
AL Briand Thal
England
Brest Grilaln
M. Brianti
Hashes
Briang
Hughes
Briand
Bitind
France Seeks Alignment on Naval Ratio With U S
On arrival in London MC Briond expressed France's desire to conform to the United States on naval ratio. No percentage had been fixed yet. Military officials note temporary measures and changes to the naval balance as discussions continue between France and allied powers.
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Reulet
Ministry of Marine
MC Briond
London
France
United States
Ihsk
Christmas Appeal for European Starving Children
Rexoplor presented a unique entertainment at Price Congregational Hall to aid starving European children. Babhee Christie urged support as Father Christmas arrived. W. J. Magur praised church collections reaching £412, noting Christmas joy through self denial. Carols, recitations, and sketches highlighted famine’s impact on Europe with a hospital appeal and school emphasis.
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Father Christmas
Rexoplor
Babhee Christie
Europe
W. J. Magur
wWkagoradd
A. Ryan
Stelin
Kuna Morfimore
Appleby
F.ar Aables
Tussi
Res W. J. Macy
New South Makes 439 In Interstate Cricket Match
Adelaide reports rapid scoring by New South Welshmen in an interstate cricket match. Weather and long innings hampered play as key bowlers Townsend and Richardson shared wickets and runs were tallied by several players including Love, Braybrook, Williams and Randell for New South Wales, with detailed bowling figures noted for A Richardson, Townsend, Braybrook, and Williams.
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Adelaide
New South
Sebba
Wire
Randell
A. Richard
Asher
Ambler
A. Richardson
Morgan
Townsend
Punch
Bray
Brook
Williams
Boyer
Pritaherd
Braylers
Weils
Wall
C V. Richardson
Bythoe Iye
Ce Ve el Evarel
Nok
Cat ‘Russel
NSW Parliament Sees Speaker Re-elected Amid Turmoil
In Sydney on Tuesday the New South Wales Parliament saw major political upheaval as Mr Bagnall announced a break from the Nationalists and seven members of the Provisional Party formed a faction. Sir George Fuller, premier, faced possible defeat as the government contends with cabinet changes and party realignments.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Bagnall
Lu Prostestive
Tormed
Livy
Waa
Ta Legislative Assembly
Ibis
George Fuller
Mtr Ley
Sénsation
Labor
Siduatey
Bie Wenrne
Bayin
Aiton ‘Sney
Mr Cocks
Preacarer
Oakes
Ohio
Henley
Works
Buhways
Fisensteick
Joseph Carmuthers
DAIL EIRANN DISCUSSES TREATY AND IRISH INTERESTS
The Dail Eireann session opened amid intense public excitement as measures for the Anglo Irish Treaty were debated. Griffith urged ratification while de Valera pressed for alternative wording. Collins argued London delegates broke down under British pressure and warned Ireland against war if the treaty failed.
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Reuter
London
Mongay
Dail
Eiranch
Traflemea
Repubiican
Dublin Pelise
Hupartielly
Aeelahmey Unety
Grimth
Eniel Plenipoten
wNegimes
Amy Tishman
Nonar
Ineland
Ibros
Pelvien
Ireland
Oghia
McKeon
Nobok
Dublin
Austin Siack
Count Plunkett
Jop McBride
Major McBride
Mo Han
Dortur
Woman Becomes Law Way To Court
A woman enters a legal route described as a path to court. The report notes a change in status tied to a lawsuit and legal proceedings. Names, dates, and locations are not clearly readable in the fragment.
Divorce Petition Lapses In Melbourne Court
A divorce case against Mr T Daymond lapsed for want of prosecution as Mrs M Daymond pursued a divorce scam. The petitioner was absent and death intervened while adjournments continued. The matter was considered for dismissal with orders to endorse indirect action, amid hospital deaths and ongoing court delays.
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Clint Gourt
Bicke
Jus
Ties Parsons
Edcler
Muggle Daymond
Mrt. Daymond
Shnick
Mal
Maose
Adelaide Hospital
Vt Deen-selsed
Dinges
Ilis Street
Ilis
Mx Hinks
Vioner
Millers
Britain and France hold London talks on economic questions
Reuter dispatch from London reports British Prime Minister Lloyd George and French Premier Briand meeting at Downing Street. Delegations included Chamberlain, Horne, Lolichese, Berthelot. conference paused for general economic discussion with future official reports anticipated. Herr Rathenan, Wiesbaden negotiator, returned to London amid talk of possible new negotiations.
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Reuter
London
Degun
Mr. Lloyd' George
Auglon Chamberlain
Siefebeeb Horne
Sna 'M
Briand
M Lolichese
Berthelot
Herr Rathenan
Wiesbaden
Tily
M. Louwheur
Briand warns on German bankruptcy burden for France
Briand states Germany’s collapse would force France to bear burdens and possibly trigger punitive reparations. He argues a British, French, and Italian accord could resolve the crisis, noting France must remain armed due togovernment weakness. He cites Prussia’s actions with Turkey and says a withdrawal would have altered regional terms.
Aviator Sets New Speed Record at 212 Miles an Hour
London report records a pilot achieving 212 miles per hour, surpassing prior marks. The text notes the previous record of 305 miles per hour, with references to dates and locations in Martiesham and the Solnte area.
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Timas
Londok
Juenes Hamel Dew
Martiesham
Lesolnte
Tibetan Ways Butghers and Mount Everest Plans 1922
Colonel Howard Bury, leader of the Mount Everest expedition, says preliminary work is valuable. Times interview notes cultural practices, health issues from wind and dust, and that exploration should proceed in the Himalaya region with young fit men.
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Hmss
London
Howard Bury
the Times
Mare
Bury
Ant
Wim
Kama Valley
Pha
Trey
Wie Oulsel
Commons Await Ireland's Answer
In the House of Commons today the Irish question was read with demand for a reply to the address and for confirmation of articles of agreement. Mr Chamberlain noted talks in the Dail might not finish by Christmas, and Parliament could be prorogued if needed but summoned within six days for an earlier date.
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Renter
Tondon
Adrell
Trish
Great Britain and
Ireland
Ansleo Chamberlain
Mr Barton Urges Peace as War Threat Looms
London Monday report says Mr Barton warned peace talks broke down and the conference neared collapse. Lloyd George and Grattan reportedly rejected terms, insisting plenipotentiaries must decide or risk renewed war while Britain weighs arms refusal and responsibility.
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Rapier
London
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Mir
Lloyd Caarma
Grifia
Matton
Gasan
Slann
Police use of wireless telegraph in Paris patrols
Paris police plan to employ wireless telegraph devices to monitor motor cars and civilians. The Times reports the prefecture aims to extend police power to aviation roles, with pilots and air force activities to be integrated into daily duties.
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the Times
London
Paris
Lyn
Ibis
Iq -Police
Immigration debate and Australia’s emigration policy
A London article argues immigrants are not only economic units but defende rs of Australia, urging a broad national policy. Sir Denison Miller notes wartime costs and advocates unified migration to absorb unemployment, promote development, and balance state needs rather than favoring capitals or jealousies.
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London
Noeitcliffe
Timas
Sy Amosi
Australia
Sydney
Denison Miller
Utak
Great Britain
Australis
Rays
Presivda
W. M. Wughies
Noritiollites
Canberria
New South Wales Police Force proposed reduction plan
Government proposed to reduce policing ranks with changes from 45 to 44 Superintendents, inspectors from 8 to 50, and sergeants from 500 to 0. The note cites Chief Secretary J. Dooley and a departmental memorandum received by the Police Department in Sidney on a Tuesday.
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New South Wales
Sidney
Vstirine
J. Dooley
Diet Fis
Debates on treaty approval adjourned in Dáil Erann session
Reading from the page shows a discussion on treaty approval in the Dáil Erann was adjourned amid remarks about opinions not reflecting the central stance. A Timer headline and a Macon cable item appear, suggesting broader coverage of the parliamentary session and related reactions.
German O Day Visit Sparks German Attitudes and Revolt Fears
Australian visitor Tom Marshall, returning from a world tour, recounts German reactions to Allied influence and English use in Berlin. He notes resentment among Germans, restrictions on travel, and a sense of impending upheaval, with conversations suggesting a tied fate between Bolshevism and national recovery.
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Tom Marshall
Partaor
Marks
Jus
Sya- Bey
Ane Whiph
Munshull
Stella Paine
Bais
Belgium
France
Holland
Germany
Gweden
Denmark
England
Scot- Tyna
Ubrovgn
Iolo Hermady
London
Mr. Marshall
Tab Gerplany
Marshall
Lisa
Thay
Hemulph
Berlin
Groula Hlave
Woman Exceeds Job Patience in Paris Affair
In Paris a wealthy ex forest inspector allegedly staged a murder attempt with his wife as the victim to disguise an affair with her cousin. The husband fired twice at the wife but she survived after surgery and he recanted his claim. The wife forgave him and later learned of his intent to harm himself rather than face consequences.
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Times
Paris
Boppe
Nansy
Maurig Barres
Ronpe
Fipinal
Patson
Ivhto -Tor
Isr
Kik
Sigazain
Ambiguous wartime chatter from a fragmentary note
A garbled clipping records remarks attributed to Mr Marshall about war and trade. It mentions Australia Germany and the Crown Prince with scattered phrases on alliances markets and a referenced map. The text is incomplete and contains many misspellings and unclear identities.
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Australia
Germany
Tub
Marsal
Garmady
Oldass
Tod
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