Conference opens with quiet votes and talks in London
Reuters reports the victories conference began quietly with leaders Zig Cobut, M. Low and Halon presenting preliminary ratings. Belgian representatives and a senior diplomat met as Mr Lloyd George consulted M. Briand on policy. Earl Curzon discussed Asia Minor, but prospects of immediate resolution remained unlikely.
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Reuter
London
M. Lowshew
Halon
Lloyd George
M. Briand
Earl Curzon
Torey
Fate of the Treaty and Iran Discussed in London
The Times reports on a London session where a committee of verificationists and Hynists debated treaty arrangements. The gathering adjourned after deciding on points to pursue, with speeches by Mr Ai Kin and Hylan drawing mixed reactions.
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Tharsis
Ai Kin
Times
Piite Ny Hylan
Wes Kiel
De Valera Denounced Amid Irish Incident Report
Fragmentary dispatch portrays a denouncement of Eamon de Valera amid Irish political tensions. It references individuals tied to British intelligence circles and a contested stance, describing a contentious exchange and media reaction within a broader nationalist context.
An English Murder Husband Poisoned Wife
A London crime report details a husband suspected of murdering his wife, poisoning her with arsenic, after her illness and delayed treatment. The case centers on the couple's troubled notes and the husband’s involvement as investigators close in.
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London
Monsreel
Black
Wiegelke
Arseni
Cotton Growing Adlermar Sees Territory Suited for Cotton
Crawford Vaughan of the Australian Cotton-Growing Association says Northern Territory is ideal for cotton and that 1,000,000 acres could be developed once the north-south transcontinental railway begins. He notes differing views on labor and emphasizes need for southern transport links before expansion.
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Adelmar
Crawford Vaughan
London
Vaughan
W. A. Yorn
Northern Territory
Aires
North Queens
Australia
Northeen
Melbourne Murder Inquiries Deepen Amid Clothing Clues
Melbourne authorities pursue further inquiries after a girl’s murder. A government reward may rise if a suspect yields information. Police trace a bag containing the victim’s clothing to Spotswood station, but reports say the clothes do not match the deceased. Protests challenge claims linking acquaintances to the crime.
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Melbourne
Mike
Wey
Ghict Secrutary
Spotswood Sats
Die Palise
Iwilans
Wier Ronniretien
A Family Astray Man Loses Wife and Children in Melbourne
Daniel Mayntian of Elsternwick reports to police that his wife and three children aged two to three years have mysteriously disappeared from their home in Melbourne. He seeks urgent inquiries into their welfare and possible whereabouts.
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Melbourne
Daniel Mayntian
Elsternwick
Widespread Rains Aid Adelaide Crops and Water Supplies
Heavy storms battered Adelaide with rainfall over two inches in several districts while some areas recorded less. Officials predicted continued showers easing heat, benefiting vines and fodder crops, yet limiting overall crop boosts. The rain would replenish water for farms but have varying effects on harvests and disease risk.
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Adelaide
Fey Lay
Bromley
Upper
Bern
Lower Nori
Central
Squlhery
Ambleside
Lay Borda
Pascoe
Siowy
Agrinulluipe
Heotessue Verkins
Uwe
Luvern
Money For Christmas Man Charged With Fraud
A man described as Frank Ward or Frank Leaner appeared at the Adelaide Police Court on a charge of fraud. He allegedly obtained a cheque for £16 7s 44d by impersonating F. Wud of Goondalo, cashed the cheque from Scrutton Pty Ltd North Terrace, after dealing with the prisoner who had just received charcoal. The case was reserved for trial.
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Adelaide
Gill
Donata the Tyrrell
F. Wud
Goondoaloo
Commonwealth Bank
Scrutton, Pty, Llu
North Terrare
Trade and Finance Notes From Calcutta Market
In Jones Market Calcutta trade was steady today with Telex transfers quoted at 5 16 and three month Bills at 1/4 to the rupee.
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Calcutta
Metal Prices Report Spelter and Lead Rise Cited
Market note notes spot and lead price movements with mentions of silver and metal standards. Supplier and date cues indicate a February 6 to February 12 timing and a short quotation of price shifts for spelter, lead, and silver.
Washington Conference Debates China Armament Cuts
Officials report the Far Eastern Committee will urge immediate Chinese force reductions. Eight powers plan to withdraw troops with no treaty, while China offers protections to foreigners. Pekin reporters to join Chinese officials to monitor progress. Big Four in Washington to exchange notes and push for a treaty shift. Sixty seventh Congress session proceeds with conference agreements awaiting Senate review.
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United. Service
Washington
Thursis
China
al Pekin
Chion
Senate
Chita's Strange Allegations in Japanese China Talks
A Glili representative alleges secret papers show Japanese influence on China policy via Pekin backed by Coronal Goat and Chinese delegates deny receiving Beijing instructions. The report cites a possible shift in the Shuulume question with China regaining railway control under Japanese finance and supervision, signaling notable moves.
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Glili Fkepublis Cunlnne
Pekin
Japan
Haquin
Ani
Moe
Cheng Tsolin
China
War clause in naval agreement leaves signatories unmoved
The draft notes a war scenario where a signing state faces a non signer, causing no obligation for other signatories to join hostilities. It clarifies the pact is not offensive or defensive, and any war between signatories could render the entire agreement inoperative ipso facto.
Round the World Flight Plan by Smiths
Klaus and Sir Keith Smith announce a proposed aeroplane voyage to circle the globe starting from Melbourne. They will bypass Australia, aiming for Singapore as the nearest stop on the route, with an estimated cost of £60,000.
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Aelbourne
Klaus
Keith Smith
Australia
Singapore
Goorth
Trade With South Africa Emphasizes Empire Trading Policy
The Minister of Customs Mp Ruds ofs said on Tuesday no agreement exists for Australian goods to enter South Africa under Britain like terms. He noted the old Australia South Africa tariff treaty applies in principle to the new tariff and special reciprocal provisions cover specified goods. Rodgers added Commonwealth and South Africa actions reflect a mutual aim to promote Empire trading.
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Rudsofs
South Africa
Great Britain
Australia
Rodgers
Commonwealth
Outback Evangelist Walks Miles Spreads Bible Message
Adelaide reports the Outback Evangelist known as Philip Lewis arrived this week to preach across Australia. In 4924 he walked 950 miles this year and 48 580 miles in total on foot since beginning his work. He has traveled 145 350 miles by rail cart and wagon and visited 228 homes last year. He gives away thousands of books tracts and Bibles and has delivered sermons in every state except Western Australia over 23 years, living on offerings.
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Adelaide
Philip Lewis
Outback
Adelaid
Lewis
Western Australis
Foresters Host Cribbage Tourney Final Result
The Foresters Lodge held its nightly meeting last night and staged a cribbage tournament. Bro. Mc Connachie won the event and Bro. Mc Cormack received the booby prize.
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Foresters’ Lodge
Bro. McConnachie
Bro. McCormack
Hartlepool Blaze Under Control
A city in danger as a raging fire devastates Hartlepool area with six streets levelled and 700 people made homeless. Responders, aided by water and wind, evacuate residents to schools and hospitals while securing docks and shipyard areas from further loss.
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London
Wiyetlepook
Hartlepool Bombardment Devastates Town Fire Sweeps Homes
During an air raid the Hartlepool area suffered a massive fire sparked by electric fuse ignition. Amid widespread panic residents fled as flames engulfed Morsley’s yard and timber stacks. Rail assets were lost and the salvage effort faced fierce heat and sulfurous smoke. Up to eighty acres of the town were destroyed as workers strive to save essential works from ruin.
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Retter
London
Hartlepool
Shieh
Arti
Meirames
Morsley
Nike
North— Eastern Railway
Barwell Proposes Limited Colored Immigration Policy
Mr Barwell argues for cautious admission of colored workers to the Northern Territory under strict controls. He notes American integration fears and urges a measured approach, suggesting white Australia policy modification may come but race-based limits persist if needed. He cites Territory potential in land, minerals, and climate, urging orderly settlement and labor deployment. He asserts Northern Territory development hinges on selective colored labor under safeguards.
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Adelaide
Fr. N. Barweil
Earle
Theodore
Queensland
Northern Territory
America
Iuulure
Hurn
Me Barwell
Australia
Gabo Seaman Charged in Port Adelaide Court
In Port Adelaide today at the Police Court John Marwalay a seaman of the steamer Gabo faced charge of feloniously ill treating Cy Olsen another seaman on the Gabo. Sub-Inspector Bond said counsel were instructed to apply for withdrawal of the information. The withdrawal was effected.
Fire brigades unite in London efforts despite near tragedy
In London on Friday twenty eight fire brigades joined forces to quell a large blaze that stretched for about a mile at its peak. The coordinated effort involved seventy eight brigades and, despite the scale of the fire, no lives were lost.
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London
Hames
Explosion on Greek destroyer sinks crew numbers rise
Athens reports an explosion aboard the Greek destroyer Leon while a crewman handled a submarine bomb. Initial tallies say 24 killed and 42 injured as the ship lay anchored off Piraeus, with wounded transported to nearby facilities.
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Athens
Pourlvea Sutors
Leon
Piraeus
Picusly
Servite Athens
Amusements at Coo-ee Picture Theatre Today
Two performances at 4.30 and 8 o'clock will show ordinary items plus two special pictures. One feature is a horsey tale starring Roy Stewart and the other is a new emotional love story.
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Coo-ee Picture Theatre
Horsey Tim
Roy Stewart
Perry's Circus to Stage One Night Show at Pirie
Perry's circus with a reputation for merit presents a one night engagement at Pirie featuring the Perry family of six leapers and tumblers and a jumping pony reported to have cleared seven feet eight inches during performances this season.
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Perry
Coal Mining Strikes Cause Multiple Stoppages In UK Mines
A miners federation statement cites fourteen stoppages over three days in northern districts last year with wage losses totaling £465,639. Pits reopened after employees took 49 days’ holiday, while the nine day fortnight ballot begins Monday. The federation warns isolated strikes threaten industry chaos and calls on miners to back the nine day fortnight while the federal government extends protections for 42 months.
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Nordenatalllogies’ Association
Minera
Maitland
Newcastle
Federation
Mderalion
Common Cause
Laura Post Office Repairs Contract Details
Mr. Felstead has been entrusted with the Laura Post Office contract to repair and alter the post office and postmaster’s residence. Tenders were invited, with several years since substantial Postal Department expenditure. About £200 will be spent on the property plus departmental work including a new telephone switchboard.
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Mr. Felstead
Laura
Postal Department
Cricket Interstate Match Delayed by Weather in Sydney
South Australia beat New South Wales in an interrupted game as rain and tarpaulin covered the wickets. Key players were absent from New South Wales, while Pellew tallied a notable 84 and Russell contributed solid batting. The start was delayed by showers and a storm later in the day.
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Sydney
South Australia
New South Wales
Orst
Macartney
Bardsley
Collins
Gregory
Taylor
Kelleway
Poxsberg
Oldfeld
Love
Clay
Pellew
Russell
Pirie Association Smelters and Local Sports Roundup
Names of smelters and associates listed for Pirie Port activities with a note on ground events at 2 p.m. featuring teams such as Warriors Ramblers Rovers and others. A secondhand piano buyer, F. Vivian, invites interviews at Barrier Motel. Includes fragmented cable news on the page.
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Tyra Fae
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GLACE
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Hartlepool Blaze
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Ueed
Coo-Ee Pictures
Laura Post Office
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Richardson
Savage
Smith
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Hane
Hesary
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PB. Rundell
Pritchard
Loveridge
Pirie Association
Port Pirie
Campbell
J. Woodward
G. King
R. J. Bassom
Wok Lideiy
D. Miisop
J. O*gallaghan
J. Marve di Reihur
Turenet
Numen
Hart Piriecone A
Welsby
FL Wisdoms
M. Monta
Dyer
Somervile
Ml Fescott
J. G. Sweemney
AI Staerdun
Solomontown
Old Colle‘giang
G. G. Pim WM
Lot
Koper
PF. Brown
V. Mo
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Manifold
Cot
Laure
P. Ttead
Hy Mot
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J Sampson
H. Highman
Moyle
J. Murle
N. Woodards
Isaachsen
C.A. Association
Invinciblés
Summerton
Fits
Care
Durham
Johnstout
Telfori
Gooley
Palmer
McInte
Maddigan
Jameson
Thompsson
Westley
Chamberlain
Isuvbles
Parker
Maxwell
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Davies
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Sherry
Pavnteh
Read
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Shiptworkers’ Section
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Vivian
Jan i Boy Han VA
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Maria Mor
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