Bruce Calls for Empire Wireless Policy Clarity
Australian Prime Minister Stanley Bruce urges Britain to settle the dispute between the Post Office and Marconi over wireless stations. He argues Britain should permit additional stations or publicly explain failed negotiations to ensure adequate Empire wireless service and fair rates for the public. Australia favors more stations beyond the government facility.
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Reuter
London
Empire Wireless
Stanley Bruce
Australia
Great Britain
Dominions
British Post Office
Marconi Company
Empire
Debenture Issue by Lloyds and National Bank of Scotland
Reuters reports that Lloyds Bank and the National Bank of Scotland will issue on January 9 for Union Underwriting Agency Limited a 1,500,000 mortgage debenture stock at 99 in the National Smelting Company, redeemable at 1/2 by a 2 percent sinking fund, repayable by 1945. The Burma Corporation will pay interest on 4,000,000 mortgaged shares to trustees of Lloyds Bank, irrespective of zinc and sulphide acid profits, with projected earnings about 165,000 annually, of which 133,000 goes to maintain the current dividend. directors expect profits to rise to about 250,000 in two years.
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Reuters’ Service
London
Treuter
Lloyds Bank
National Bank of Scotland
Union Underwriting Agency. Limited
National Smelting Company
Burma Corporation
Lloyds, Bank
Mr WKon Returns From Four Week Port Broughton Holiday
Mr WKon and family arrived back in Pirie yesterday after a four week holiday at Port Broughton.
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Wkon
Pirie
Port Broughton
King's Speech Outlines Government's Planned Work
In The Tunes the political writer notes the King's speech is not yet drafted but will present a definite program for government work. Uncertainty remains over home market protection, while the government is sure to seek ratification of Imperial Conference decisions in Parliament.
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London
Times
Broadcast Experts Call for Global Radio Coordination
Colonel L E Malone chairman of the Radio Association cited a forecast by the BBC that television would become feasible this year. He noted one speaker could reach audiences across Europe and the Americas and called for an international agreement to share ether space fairly and coordinate transmissions. The association has contacted the League of Nations about a conference this year to discuss all aspects of the issue.
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Reuter
London
L'Estrange Malone
The
Radio Association
American Broadcasting Company
British Broadcasting Company
Europe
African America
League of Nations
League
Men Dies Beats Swift In 20 Rounds At Stadium
Melbourne boxing card last night featured George Mendies defeating Tommy Swift on points after 20 rounds. The bout was described as scientific with Mendies pressing more, his aggressiveness earning the decision.
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Melbourne
George Mendies
Tommy Swift
Mendies
Holmes in Trouble as Lynagh Stops Fight Early
Eddie Lynagh knocked down Harry Holmes twice for nine seconds in the first round at Brisbane Stadium. A towel ended the count after the third knockdown with seconds remaining. Stadium management disputed Holmes’s share of gate money about £40 amid the stoppage allegations.
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Brisbane
Eddie Lynagh
Harry Holmes
Duey
Brisbane Stadium
Moline
Bobby Gray Ousted at Sydney Stadium Fight
At Sydney Stadium the bout produced a surprise when Xing stopped Gray in the seventh round after Gray twice looked near defeat. Gray fought gamely through the earlier rounds, but Xing landed a hard left hook to end the contest in the seventh.
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Sydney
Sydney Stadium
Bobby Gray
Gray
Xing
The King’s Tomb Unveiled The Coffin Unearthed
Readers witnessed the unfolding drama of King Tutankhamen’s sarcophagus as doors and shrines were dismantled to reveal the inner coffin. Representatives from New York’s Metropolitan Museum alongside local delegates watched the perilous dismantling and the gold with ebony detailing dazzled under electric lights. The moment promised a historic view of the king’s resting place and depths of ancient artistry.
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Times
London
Tutankhamen
Great Gill
Garler
Eeyo Vian
Metropolitan Museum
New York
Ito
Severdanre
Heypt
Nephthys
Neus
Tutankianen
Herworld
Sydney swimming crowns and records fall at Maly Baths
Arne Borg of Sweden timed the watch at Maly Baths as W. Herald won the club 100 yards championship setting a record by beating Albert Barry of Australia by a second. Boy Charlton in the 20 yards Northern Suburbs Championship matched Barney Kieran’s Australian mark, nearing Lady Langner’s 1921 State record. both Herald and Charlton won easily.
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Sydney
Arne Borg
Maly Bath
W. Herald
Albert Barry
Charlton
Northern Suburbs
Barney Kieran
Lady Langer
Herald
YMCA Basketball Match Opens Season Tonight
Tonight at 7.20 the Stars and Whites meet in the first YMCA Association game. Players listed include Stars: He, Smith, Arnold, Graigie, Glarke, Cannes, White, Mader, Carter, Ellison, Langsford, Chamberlain, Lofes, Chesson, Armour, Porter, Palmer, Simith, Milnes.
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Stars
Y.M.C.A
Eet
Smith
Arnold
AL. Graigie
Glarke
J Cannes
F. White
Mader
P. Carter
H. Ellison
A. Langsford
W. Chamberlain
Lofes
B. ‘Chesson
Armour
Porter
Wheat Handling Trouble at Crystal Brook Yard
Union wheat carriers and truckers failed to work at Crystal Brook on Saturday after demanding higher rates from 19/ to 22/6 for carriers and 18/ to 18/9 for truckers. Only two firms operated under contract, while most agents and farmers kept handling their own wheat amid weather delays and farmers’ concern over delays. Negotiations continued with John Darling and Lone and Bunge Bros firms urging settlement as contractors stood by approved rates.
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Crystal Brook
John Darling
Lone and
Bunge Bros
Derling and Sons
Tima
Jers
Messrs. Johnstone
A. E
Clarke
Darting and Sons
Messra, Darling and Sons
Tate
A. J. Martin
John Darling and Sons
Bavaria Crisis Grows As Government Faces Turmoil
The Times reports Germany's Bavaria region teeters toward crisis with the government claiming constitutional adherence while unrest rises. The Wither Trial influenced order fears. Nationalist forces reemerge amid General Von Kahr’s ineffective rule.
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The
Times
London
Egents al Mumeh
Horne
Muniel
Vie
von Kahr
Bis
Bavaria
Record Air Flight From Cape Town To Pretoria
An Australian Press Association report from Cape Town notes a record one day flight accomplished by two Union air force aeroplanes. The trip Wednesday covered ten hours at an average speed of about 100 miles per hour.
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Australian Press Association
Cape Town
Pretoria
Union Air Force
British Railway Men Face Serious Situation After Ballot
Neuter's Service reports that locomotive engineers and firemen approved a Railway Wages Board award but the ballot allows the executive to call a national strike if needed. Union officials say workers seek extra pay for Sundays overtime and mileage. engine drivers face a 30 shillings weekly loss and firemen 20 to 25 shillings.
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Neuter
London
Railway Wages Board
Greek Club Fight Leaves Fishmonger Injured in Melbourne
An argument at the Greek Club on Lonedale Street led to Jim Calafartis a fishmonger of Lygon Street Carlton being admitted to Melbourne Hospital with injuries to the mouth behind the ear and face. He underwent an operation and is in a serious condition. An early arrest is anticipated.
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Melbourne
Lonedale Street
Jim Calafartis
Lygonstreet
Carlton
Melbourne Hospital
Boy, 16, Found Dead by Mother in Rockdale Room
A 16 year old boy named Leslie Witchard was found hanging by a clothesline from a bedroom rafter at about seven o'clock at night in their Rockdale home. His mother cut him down and ambulance crews and four doctors tried for nearly two hours to revive him but he died.
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Sydney
Leslie Witchard
Rockdale
Floods in France Work of a Rescue
Paris reports rising Seine with the flood level expected to reach 24.1 meters tomorrow morning. Workers from St Vents are moved to factories by boat crews of military engineers. Alfort shops close as floods spread above Paris. Cholsey inundated, evacuation underway, Ivry calcium carbide boom sparked by water, firefighters wading through water to battle flames.
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Paris
Seine
St. Vents
Alfort
Cholsey
Ivry
Flood Threatens Paris as Seine Rises Shuts Suburbs
Sunday Paris report warns the Seine has surpassed its previous peak with widespread flooding. Inundation spreads toward Candromyte and inland areas, water 10 meters deep at Tavatides station halting resumption of traffic for weeks. Suburbs evacuate. residents on roofs signal for help as thousands lose access.
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London
Paris
Seine
Fle Tavatides
Town Scandal Fire at Lytic Theatre Futgoy
A blaze struck the Lytic Theatre Futgoy last night during a screening of The Town Scandal. An electric arc touched the film and burned 56 feet, creating alarm. The fire was extinguished by chemical apparatus. no injuries reported. The brigade responded in full force.
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Melbourne
Lytic Theatre
Futgoy
Rechberg Appeals On Franco British Trade Pact
In a letter to The Times Herr Rechberg reveals proposals he made to Great Britain in 1919 akin to those offered to France. He says a Franco German understanding is essential for Britain to regain European markets, favoring close France Germany industrial collaboration. A separate Melbourne note reports a tram collision on St Kilda Road injuring policewoman Wade Lunners and a drowning tragedy involving two sisters aged 16 and 14.
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the Times
London
Reehberg
Great Britain
France
Llurd George Mtade
Germany
Cate
Britain
Melbourne theft suspects faint as detective confronts larceny charge
In Melbourne on Sunday a man accused of larceny as bailee was seized by a detective when alighting from an express. The alleged robbery involved a Palermo stable cheque for 25 pounds and a swift departure for Sydney with a woman, both described as recent immigrants. The report notes the arrival yesterday and a fainting incident by the detained man. The Melbourne line ends with a detained figure and unsettled case.
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Sydn' Sundya
Melbourne
Cmstables
Sydney
Omg
Australia
Victorians win by 98 runs in interstate cricket
Melbourne grounds hosted the Interstate match where Victoria scored 357 and dismissed South Australia for 171, securing a 98 run victory. Top scorers included Pritchard, A Richardson, Bowen, and Gould. Hartkopf took five for 50, Ryder two for 24. Next match looms against South Australia Friday with Colline, Bardsley, Andrews, Taylor, Everitt, Oldfield, Marley, Hendry, Kippax, Gray, Punch, Mullarkey in lineup. Mavazines Kellaway and Scott unavailable.
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Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Pritchard
A. Richardson
Bowey
Ad Gould
Hartkopf
Ryder
Sydney
Sundey
South Australia
Colline
Bardsley
Andrews
Taylor
Everit
Oldfield
Marley
Hendry
Kippax
Gray
Punch
Mullarkey
NSW Batting Averages Highlight Mailey Lead
NSW batting averages show Mailey top with a 12.0 average from five innings with four not out. Macartney records the lowest average among those listed, at UL.
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Sydney
N.S.W. Sheffield
Mailey
Macartney
Queenslanders Triumph Over Newcastle By Innings
In a Sunday match at Newcastle the Queenslanders dominated, winning by an innings and 54 runs. Queensland posted 347 for seven declared, with Farquhar on 85 and Thompson 112. Newcastle were 125 and 166 in their two innings.
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Newcastle
Queensland
Queenslanders
Farquhar
Thompson II
Great Bowling Near Double Hat Trick in Balmain Match
Balmain Post Office faced Abbotsford in the Balmain district competition yesterday. D. Kelly took six wickets with seven balls, nearly achieving a double hat trick before Goldsman dropped an easy catch off his sixth ball.
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Sydney
Balmain Post Office
Abbottsford
Balmain
D. Kelly
Goldsman
Boy dies after fall from Mordialloc express
A boy named Cooper died at Alfred Hospital after plunging from an open door on the Mordialloc express on December 6. A sister escaped injury as spectators recount the tragic accident and hospital treatment.
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Melbourne
Amet Cooper
Alfred
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Wade Lunners
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Eileen Effie McDougall
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