Churchill to lead coalition as elections loom
Rumors say a general election is near in Britain with Churchill returning from the Cannes conference to assume leadership of a Coalition Liberals while Austen Chamberlain heads the Coalition Conservatives. Bonar Law accepts a minor post under Lloyd George.
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Reuter
London
Asmue
Winston Churchill
Cannes
Pall Mall Gazette
Me. Churchill
Austen Chamberlain
A. Bonar Lise
Lloyd George
German Hoax Figure Recalled in Luxembourg Incident
A chaotic postwar hoax sighting in Luxembourg recalls a German impersonation plot where a supposed official commanded troops and claimed a vaultin guard role, triggering a citywide panic before authorities detained several suspects.
Regulation of Strikes and Labor Council Action
An analysis discusses how a strong union may initiate a strike that drags in other unions. It notes the council gathering power to coordinate actions and resist attacks on workers' hours and wages as a preliminary step toward mounting a broader labor response.
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Eutor
London
Labor
Sonnel
Couneil
Biler
Nerier
Customs Duty Lifted for French Toys Shipments
London officials report that no customs duties will be levied on ships destined for the devaluated Tegious. M Loelwut writes to the Brix tist League of Help asserting the change applies to toys from Adelaide for the defense of Dernau court.
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London
M. Loelwut
Brixtist League of Help
Adelide
Ehideen
Dernaucourt
Williams Pleads Guilty to Fraud Over Drumblair Mansion
Aberdeen hears George Williams alias Colonel Hamburg Williams admit a fraud scheme to seize Drumblair mansion and obtain goods worth £400. He pleads guilty and is committed to the High Court for sentence.
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Reuter
London
George Williams
Hamburg Williams
Aberdeen
Drumblair
Williams
High Court
Miners' Compensation Referee Nomination in Breaker Hill
Broken Hill miners seek Dr Robertson AG referee for Workmen's Compensation scheme. A meeting decided to hasten mine workers’ representatives to nominate Robertson of the Federal Health Department for medical authority under the Workmen's Compensation Act. McLorne suggested KE M Steven as an alternate.
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Broken Hill
DR. Robertson AG
Broken Mill
Mone Wackers
Red Shorthorn Immigrants to Leave Enogland for Australia
The Governor reports a cable stating Lincolnshire Red Shorthorn cattle presented by the Lincolnshire Red Shorthorn Surety will leave England aboard the steamer Bakyra on January 24 due to uprive at Metai de arly im Mareh.
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Adelaine
Strife in the Dail Over Treaty Proposals
Dublin reports a stormy session as Mr. de Valera denies leaving his position on the treaty and says he did not go to London to keep the republic pure. The Dail adjourned after the clash, with Birano ruling de Valera cannot amend the treaty but may propose amendments to the current resolution approving it.
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London
Dail Bann
de Valera
Dublin
De Valera proposes alternative treaty with seventeen clauses
The alternative treaty mirrors the London agreement in many clauses but omits the oath of allegiance and reference to Ulster. It renounces Irish independence while keeping King as head of a Commonwealth association. It allows British naval facilities in Ireland, limits Irish forces, and blocks submarine construction without consent. It excludes governor-general and shifts appointments to the Irish Parliament.
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de Valeri
Londo
Ulster
Ile Valera
Ireland
Great Britain
Triland
Trish
Denyworth
Parliament of
Move to submit motion on treaty with Britain and Ireland
Mr de Valera gave notice he will submit a motion after the division on approval of the treaty. The Dublin government presents proposals on a treaty between Great Britain and Ireland, aiming to address Irish national aspirations and the British Commonwealth link, with the text to be released when the motion is filed. The session echoed with debate as the document provoked reactions and a pledge to press the amendment.
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United Service
London
Ie Valera
Great Britain
Ireland
Community of Nelions
British Commonwealth
Dail
Aml
Proclamation to Malcontents Warns Against Irish Treaty Risk
A heated proclamation by Mr. de Valera urges Irish citizens to resist signing a treaty establishing British authority. He warns that peace talk is a trap and warns of betrayal, war, and loss of Irish identity if the people parley with London. The text frames reconciliation as a critical, fragile chance to avoid lasting hostility.
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Colle Deen
Trish
Ireland
Mr. de Valera
Don
England
Downing Street
Artificial Wool and Substitutes Stir German Industrial Harbors
Reports from Norway’s Acting Consul General note German efforts in artificial wool from cellulose and other substitutes threaten wool and gold markets. The World Markets cites German cellulose textiles. Norway patents a cellulose based process. Waste lyes yield alcohol and fuel. by products may surpass cellulose in importance. Experiments test Australian fibers for paper making.
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Weis U
Australia
Norway
Melbourne
R- G, Dun and Co
New York
Wits Wurk
Unysubject
Onder Nylice
Trade Intelligence Bureau of
Germany
Union Company
Skiem
Greaker Sul- Mfabrik
Thomas Meighan Stars In The City Of Silent See
Thomas Meighan headlines a sensational stage production hailed as one of his top performances. The City of Silent See runs last night and Crystal Brook promises another strong showing tomorrow night with a guaranteed pleasing picture.
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Thomas Meighan
Silent See
Crystal Brook
France Opposes Quick Germany Payment in Reparations Talks
Cannes dispatch says M Briand told Beletan journalists in a forceful session that Belgium risks losing priority in reparations if it backs a moratorium. He hints that Britain may support a delay while France resists, aiming to fix 1922 reparations around £25 million with German reforms. Briand arrived in Cannes for the International Finance Conference with forty journalists.
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London
the Times
Wl Cannes
M. Briand
Supreme Council
Belgium
Mary
Great Britain
France
George
Ghumes Hughts
Washington
George Tavors
Germany
Cannes
Remive
Naval talks in Washington seek tacit armament limits
United States delegates pursue a cooperative approach to defuse tensions as negotiations focus on a Scrapinè program tonnage standards and submarine limits. The French delegation backs Root motions with British and Japanese concessions, while France's full approval remains pivotal for any agreement.
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United Service
Washington
France
Great Britain
Far East Issues Spark Skepticism Over Secret Pact Claims
British circles doubt the Far Eastern Republic of China allegation that France and Japan signed a secret agreement on Siberia. The British advocate an open door in the region while avoiding a fixed stance ahead of an American conference. China’s autonomy demand appears doomed with expected tariff shifts and a shelved 124 percent proposal.
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Republic of China
France
Japan
Siberia
Ghita
Britain
Far East
China
America Lectures Europe on Peace and Reconstruction
The Times reports Washington notes the administration spent its first meeting of the year two hours discussing Europe economics. It argues Europe must end reparations disputes and reduce armies before any American aid is feasible, reflecting a firm U.S. stance on reconstruction.
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the Times
London
Washington
Europe
Bok
America
Harding
Achievements Sum marised
Washington reports a British spokesman hailing the conference as the most successful international gathering. He says naval rivalry among Great Britain, America, and Japan is nearly ended, reducing potential costs and anger. Japan’s acceptance of a nonaggression stance signals extraordinary goodwill and eases Anglo American and American Japanese tensions.
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Washington
Tus
Lus
Great Brill
America
Japan
Destroyer Blown Up in Greek Vessel Incident
A shell explosion severely damages a destroyer near a Greek vessel with many casualties reported. Initial reports suggest an accidental cause as shells are not yet in hand and rescue efforts continue.
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Etropee
Neues Servier
Athens
Ili Fiteck
Irine al Iarns
Wit
African Coal Strike intensifies across South Africa
Reuters report from Johannesburg on Tuesday notes growing friction as unions threaten a widespread general strike. Police are drafted into strike zones as mobilization expands nationwide.
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Reuter
Johannesburg
South Africa
Settlement attempt fails in Johannesburg colliery dispute
The first definite bid to settle the colliery dispute failed as strikers refuse arbitration until ultimatums against other workers are withdrawn. The matter has been presented to Prime Minister Smuts.
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Reuter
Johannesburg
Smuts
Train wrecking attempt ends with crushed metal find
A failed stunt near Hornsby Milsons Point on the North Shore line left a bag of blue metal crushed after being passed over by rain. A Sydney observer reported the incident on Thursday, noting the wreck train event and the accidental discovery at St Leonards.
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Sydney
Hornshynd Milson'’s Point
North Shore
St. Leonards
Peterborough Club Approves Year End Reforms And Tea
At a committee meeting of the key club the secretary read the year's balance showing a profit and end assets valued. A plan to convert to a new room was approved to meet the new act and the annual meeting is set for January 20 at the Parish Hall. The parish tea event was hosted by Anglican church members with a musical program. The Port Augusta steamer chief was fined for possessing cargo goods. A screening of The City of Silent Men is announced with matinee today and free list suspended for this picture.
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Thie Key Club
Jones
Anglican Church
H. &. Shakes
Reed
Edith Martin
Aml
Anies
Silent Men
Melbourne Judge Rules After 15 Questions In Bond Case
Mr Justice McArthur refused to grant substituted service in a case about attempting to serve an order on Dr George Hay of Richmond. The council seeks his removal on grounds of a 30 year old conviction. The judge called the clerks identity evidence insufficient.
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Melbourne
Justice McArthur
George Hay
Richmond
Archery for Women Established at Elslerawtok
Women’s archery is now established at Elslerawtok with organized practice and club activities. Local organizers say the program aims to promote female participation and skill development in target archery.
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Elslerawtok
Melbourne Murder Probe Targets Arrest in Alma Tirschke Case
Melbourne detectives question five men and women as they pursue leads in the Alma Tirschke murder. Authorities consider raising the bounty to 2000 pounds and hope to make an arrest soon.
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Melbourne
Alma Tirlschke
Alma Tirtschke
Clue Extends From Melbourne Murder to Sydney
Investigations into the murder of Alma Tirlschke spread to Sydney with a citizen supplying information likely to yield a lead. Detectives in Melbourne and Sydney pursue the tip as inquiries continue.
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Sydney
Alma Tirlschke
Melbourne
Basic Wage Contests In March Elections
The article notes probable state elections on March 18. Gregory McGirr, Minister of Health, will not be nominated. Minister of Labor Kavanagh says the government does not intend to gazette the 3/ week reduction in the basic wage and rejects any wage cut.
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Gregory McGirr
Kavanagh
Gazelle
Divorces in New South Wales Rise Above Seven Hundred
More than 700 divorces were granted in New South Wales last year as courts handled 1353 divorce applications. The figures show a steady demand for dissolution of marriages and reflect judicial caseload.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Broken Will Mines Expansion Adds Jobs Across Mines
Thursday reports show employment rising to 3854 at the end of December, up 329 from November. Gains stem from expanded work at the British Mine and activity resumed at the Proprietary and South Mines.
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Proprietary
South
A W U Conference Reports Union Leadership and Plans
A W U held a conference in Syms between the Australian Railway Union Mining Department WIU Goat and Shile Employes Federation and other groups. A plan for a United Australasia Workers Union on industrial lines was drafted and adopted. Delegates and officers were announced including President J. Murphy and Vice Presidents Ly Gray and S Whitford.
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Syms
Australian Railwaye Union
Mining Department
WIU
Nion
Wit Austra~ Instan Meat Industry
siNloh Nas mi
Siu Australbay
AWE
Sass
Tollows
J. Murphy
Ly Gray
S. Whitford
W. Lundie
Messrs
W. Murphy
3. Whitford
FP. Englam
C. Benson
W Battery
England
GL. Gray
A. J. Murphy
Inspection of Quarries and Morbid Artifacts
Coroner told inquest at the morgue that quarries would be inspected by twining inspectors in the future. Actor and critic banter follows about a death scene and audience reactions amid a csbi show on this page.
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Melbourne
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Rendre
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