NEPTUNE SCHOONER RESCUED AFTER 48 DAY VOYAGE GALE
The Neptune schooner, caught in seven weeks of severe gales, sailed 400 miles offshore and drifted toward Britain after a 48 day voyage. Captain Barbour reported loss of sails, minimal provisions, and the crew fighting extreme seas, with rescue assistance from the Hercules towing the vessel to safety at Oban.
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Ualton
Servine
London
Sylilah
St.oundod
Tobermory
Scotland
St Joans
Secllaui
wWes
Toseel
Oban
Barfour
Barbour
Britain
Skorryvors
Gieby
Hercules
Neptune
Turbulent Industrial Debate Amid Warship Orders
A dense, OCR damaged report outlines a heated industrial debate on shipbuilding. It notes British dominance, dominion orders, and rising tonnage with large tanker orders. Also covers a cricket match and sailing figures in a separate section.
Coal settlement aims to bar defence corps formation
In Melbourne a weekend conference among Prime Minister officials, Mr Bayin, coal mine owners representative McDonald, and miners' leaders considered reform of the industry. Talks focused on mine wage subsidies versus reductions to offset war costs, and on reorganising the industry guided by the Royal Commission report. NSW government urged withdrawal from Rothbury Mine to allow fuller national consideration while the Commonwealth pressed for a wage curtailment plan. Bayin warned opposed subsidy continuation if wage cuts proceed and McDonald rejected the first proposal, while the second proposal from McDonald and Gavin awaits union member review in Melbourne.
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Melbourne
Sculling
T. A. Bayin
Tion
New
Royal Comngaston
New South Wales
Rothbery
Giermanwealth
Vr Bayi
He -Orab
Bavin
Mina
Sgme
Aoa
McDonald
T Mel
Gavin
Bence &Yon
Peestalion
Vito
Melbourne Sunday Pious minister letter sparks northern city unrest
A fragmented Melbourne Sunday report notes a letter from Premier TR Bavin at New South Wales condemning unrest. A Defence Corps plan to widen picketing and drills prompts calls for federal action under the Crimes Act to ban weapon training and city meetings.
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Melbourne
TR. Bavin
New South
Cityeidsa
Fedt
STATE CABINET MEET SHAKES AS NORTHERN COAL CRISIS LOOMS
Sydney observers report a tense cabinet gathering amid a Northern coal crisis and planned deliberations on government policy. Chief Secretary and ministers weighed options while protesters gathered on Tulern international streets. Police presence remained heavy as speeches were delivered and attendees dispersed orderly after crowd near the Domain.
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Sydney
Lelwaen
Stalldead
Mir Havin
Acmureh
Police Report: Attacked by Speakers at Coalfields Rally
Newscast from Newcastle describes a Sunday incident where police were attacked during a speech at Gugsnooke tailay as crowds shouted threats and accusations. Witnesses recall attempts to push forward, with claims of a plan to photograph and broadcast the event.
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Newcastle
Gugsnooke Tailay
Ashton Fields Arch
Peters
Meeting at Prades Hall Sparks Noise and Address Confusion
A disrupted gathering at Prades Hall drew about 400 attendees before police intervened. Witnesses described a tense scene as a pipe band played while officials announced the meeting details and announced address information for those involved amid confusion.
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Sabat
Hom
Munkst
Autosthisars
Afi Némaloyen
Kurt Kurre
Prades Hall
Heron
Nuwes
Svaite
Pholevatalr Wes
Fragmentary report from Tri-Mil test incident
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Edward Argeab at a Tri-Mil test with a shooting incident near afternoon. The legible bits note an event involving a person and a possible accident but details are damaged and uncertain.
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Edward Argeab
Altair
Brad
McConachy Defeats Smith In London Billiards Match
Billiards notes from London recount McConachy defeating Smith in a close finish. High breaks included Eisdrum 19,000 and others like 176 287, with detailed scoring amid lively commentary on cushion play and long runs. The report highlights tense moments, bursts of rapid scoring, and crowd reaction as the match concluded.
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London
Eisdrum
Rene
Tavis
Lindsum
Failere
Izeerem
Sanaga
Film interrupted by United Service in London protest
Fragmented report describes a London scene where a person, amid a group at the quay, declares strong refusal to leave. The Army presence is noted, with mention of a week of protests and a dismissive stance toward moving on. Names and precise actions are unclear due to incomplete OCR.
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United Service
London
Iyiman
Torquay
Steamer Straits Windsor Incident Claimed Onboard Fight
Reported Saturday evening on the steamer Strat Windsor a serious altercation occurred among crew members over alcohol. One man was slashed with a razor and another arrested after biting an opponent’s ear during the melee. Police were notified and expected to appear in court.
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Strat Windsor
Enon
Evans
Approsowine Ice Pack Shifts as Whales Move South
Weather and sea current notes indicate a retreat of the whale pack toward the south over the coming days. Observers report cooler conditions and changes in ice distribution near the meridian line, with fewer whales sighted south of the pack.
Fox Films Deal Totals 512 6 Million In Obligation
The report details Fox Films commitment totaling 512 6 million for WineLITES and allied theatre purchases including Merce Loowe's charm, with a separate 4 million contract for theatre purchases to Zann and other obligations reaching 8 000 sd. Court statements were set today on the deal.
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York
Switweaay
Willlim Pak
Bpesiioe
Cduntries
Merce Loowe
Fay Fimstal
Derailed Drift Lands on Track in Collision
A chaotic scene unfolded as trains collided near Marybaroazy, causing debris and smoke to fill the air. Rescue teams worked swiftly to reach the injured and secure the line, while authorities investigated the derailed cars and the causes of the incident.
Prayer Procession Sparks Broad Street Protest
Fragmented OCR notes recount a 1928 prayer procession with banners and a large crowd. Mentions Becks and Celuredal? Ambiguous items hint at an inscriptional prayer book and a witnessed copy.
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Carrrie
Fenton Hosts Australian Ministers in Naval Armament Discussion
Mr J EcFenton, Australian Minister of Dustaes, greeted guests at the Gee jouse Crinbet. Admiral Hyde and Admiral Fisher joined a panel of experts in a morning session on safeguarding Australia and armaments policy. Prime Minister and leaders discussed empire services and defence strategy amid shopping and sightseeing in London.
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Lodon
Penton
Tensa
Barclay
Westerm
Methiodis
Entarnete
Atalee
Phyera
Armaments
Petibod
Nba
Inzassore
Dare
Austealliat
At- AG
Excelsior Band Excursion Draws Large Crowd at Solomontown Beach
A lively Solomontown Beach excursion attracted about 1500 people. The Excelsion Band performed with members including Mr Burge of Gollingwood, to the evident approval of a large audience. The event featured reading of a survey and a notable display by the Emteletor Bend quartet and soloists, drawing praise for the music and organization.
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Sumtay
Coseriawe
Solomontown
Solani
Ieee Sornettist
Bureg
Gollingwood Sens
Melvvorne
O-Lo
Assia
Emteletor
Biegltie
Genlthary
Foxvics Sui Tabor Ware
Max Boas
Mining Stocks Turmoil and Unclear Investor Signals
A fragmented clipping notes confusion in mining stocks as investors react to unclear indicators. Names like Andie Servite and Saturn appear amid garbled phrases about investigations and delivery concerns. The passage lacks coherent details but hints at market unease and stalled trades.
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Hone
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Harris
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Relueioad
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Smith
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FOX Films
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Washington
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N-Street
MR. J. Ecfenton
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