Petrol laden steamer afire near Cape Schanck
The steamer Koorings with six thousand petrol cases and fifteen oil drums aboard is ablaze 26 miles from Cape Schanck. Crew rescued by Kooyong from Newcastle to Adelaide after a severe burn to a donkeyman. The Kooringa, carrying inflammable cargo to North West Tasmanian ports, left Melbourne today and was abandoned as flames rose.
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Melbourne
Cape Schanck
Newcastle
Adelaide
Morth-West
Tasmanian
Port Kembla Refloating Efforts Fail After Grounding
In a message to Sydney today, officials report attempts to refloat the Commonwealth and Dominion steamer Port Kembla, which ran aground at San Salvador in the Bahamas group while en route from New Zealand to London.
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Sydney
Commonwealth and Dominion
Port Kembla
San Salvador
Bahamas
New Zealand
London
Cooma Stranded Steamer Abandoned Near Reef
The Cooma was yesterday abandoned by the Burwah and the tug Corinda near the reef. The Burwah took the remaining crew aboard. Weather remained calm and no imminent danger of the vessel breaking. Salvage of cargo should be comparatively easy if conditions hold.
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Rockhampton
Wedasiday
Cooma
Corinda
Pan Asiatic Congress Opens Amid Japanese Worry
The Pan Asiatic Congress slated for Nagasaki on August 4 raises government concern in Japan. The secret police report many delegates from India Persia and China are professional revolutionaries. Seiyukai members may seize the event to challenge the government's stance toward America.
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United Service
Horse On The Line At Toowoomba No Injuries Reported
An engine struck a horse on the line near Grantham causing a freight wagon to topple ten feet down an embankment and smash. The second wagon remained intact and all passengers escaped injury in the Toowoomba incident.
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Toowoomba
Grantham
Puzzle solved tragic death after gas crossword
London report says Frank Hayman a former auctioneer from Brixton completed a crossword puzzle then was found dead in his chair the next morning with the finished grid beside him the cross word reading was turned on the gas source remains under inquiry officials note the puzzle was solved before the gas incident occurred
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the Recorder
London
Frank Hayman
Brixton
Hfe
Leading Financier Dead at 82 for Colonial Sugar Refining Co
A leading financier connected with the Colonial Sugar Refining Co has died at the age of 82. The prominent figure held influential roles in financial and industrial circles and was associated with the company for several decades. Memorial notices are expected from colleagues and business associates.
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The
Colonial Sugar Refining Co
Otranto Mishap Reported At Board Of Trade Inquiry
In London on Tuesday in tribute to discipline aboard the Otranto during its stranding on the southern coast of Greece on May 11, Colonel Briggs testified passengers moved to boat stations like clockwork. The inquiry heard mixed views on leeway, currents, and patent logs, with judgment due Saturday.
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London
Tusday
Otranto
Greece
Briggs
Board of Trade
Brigas
Moir
Walter Burnham
The
Orient Company
BL Aspinall
Cape Matapan
Caplin Sumaour
Two Disastrous Aircraft Accidents Reported
An early air service crash near Henley involved a Lonvon aeroplane colliding with a two horse van injuring the driver as horses bolted. A second incident this week killed Aircraftsman Miller and motorist Miss Glare when a plane struck a car at Bridgewater.
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Lonvon
Tues
Au Air Force
Henley
Agros Drome
Teading
Mr Miller
Miss Glare
Bridgewater
Greeks in Pirie Face Severe Financial Struggles
At the Police Court Mr. S. J. Warren stated a large portion of the Greek population in Pirie are in serious financial need due to unemployment. Judge G. E. Cresswell questioned why Greeks do not seek work elsewhere, noting some have been helped by fellow countrymen.
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S. J. Warren
Yesterda
Warren
Pirie
England and Australia Battle To Draw In Third Test
In Leeds on Tuesday England fought hard for a draw after Australia posted 494 in the first innings and England 294 and 254 in the follow on. Geary and Macaulay steadied for England while Grimmett Marley and Macartney tested the batsmen as the day wore on.
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Leeds
England
Australia
Uetine Jimi
Geary
Macaulay
Grimmett i
Grimmett
Malley
Macartney
Marley
Grimmelt
Evn Doulem
Willy Point
Caleh
Drendrén Taylor
Oldfield
Hobbs
Suzetite
Folios
Richardson
Sutcliffe
Defensive batting praised by English papers after Lords tests
In interviews and leader columns English reports discuss England's defensive play after three day Tests. Sydney Smith says caution was justified. Catton lauds Grimme and Mobbs while praising Australia’s reliance on slow bowling. Daily Mail criticizes Carr as captain and Daily News laments England’s performance.
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the Recorder
Leede
Tursdy
England
Collins
Lords
Sydney Smith
Westminster Gazette
Leeda
J. A. Catton
Grimme
Macartney
Mobbs
Australia
Ualucky Carr
Daily Mail
Ur‘tela
Carr
Aircles
Nob
Industry Struck by Compensation Act Threatens Mills
A large delegation of sawmill owners urged Ministers to cut Workers' Compensation premiums. The minister replied he could not endorse a 30 percent cut but would try to help industry. He warned against crippling the sector and foresaw possible premium reductions within a year.
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Sydney
Ipdualey
Mate
Caloramt Imduatey
J. Wabtetey
Lange
Emmity Siwmillers
Baddiley
Canadian cabinet names Bennett Finance Minister
Special to The Recorder Ottawa reports Richard Bennett a millionaire lawyer succeeds J A Robb as Finance Minister Canada. The cabinet of Mr Arthur X announces payments while Bennett, a steady business figure from Prairie West, faces hostility to the Australian treaty and vows a cautious fiscal approach.
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Recorder
Ottawa
Richard Bercford Bennett
J. A. Robb
Canada
Perse
Arthur X
Bennett
Prairie West
Australia
Fire at Petersham wrecks Ackers confectionery works
Sydney reports a Wednesday fire at Ackers Sons Waly Proprietary Ltd confectionery works in Petersham gutting the factory. Damage estimated at about £15,000. Local authorities investigate the cause as fire spreads through the plant and threatens nearby premises.
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Sydney
Ackers, Sons- Waly Proprietary, Ltd
Petersham
Federal Parliament in Melbourne debates rail and defence funding
In Melbourne the House of Representatives heard ministers and MPs discuss priorities for infrastructure and defence. Earle Page asserted no complaints about a Board chairman, while Kerr and Bruce touched on railway completion, North South line priorities, and regional road schemes. Defence needs were estimated at 50 million yearly, with alternatives to rail fixing urged by several members.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Earle Page
Roland Gren
Ton Board
Gregory
Kruce
Parsons
W. G. Gibson
Cook
McGrath
New South Wales
Neville Howse
Australia
Orr
Killen
Oonnadatta
Castle Walters
Barkley
Borooloola
Tableland
Newcastle Waters
Stewart
Alice Springs
Miners Federation Secretary Cites An Eight Hour Offer
London Tuesday Mr A J Cook secretary of the Miners Federation at Mot tingham said coal owner Mr C Markham offered to capitalize his salary for 20 years and to provide a hotel if an eight hour day were adopted The spokesman urged full disclosure of these terms in connection with the ongoing dispute
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the Recorder
London
A J. Cook
Miners’ Federation
Mottingham
Iate
C. Markham
Cook
Unclear Test Cricket Narrative Amid Rain Slump
A fragmented report praises a team's resilience in a rain disrupted third Test while noting England's early batting struggles. The text belabors defensive effort and extended play, referencing Measurable distance of tenish and Met four, with the overall tone deeming the Tests dreary and unrevealing of decisive outcomes.
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England
Carly
Tenish
Canberra Tenders Under Probe For Canberra Auction Error
Melbourne report states the Federal Public Works Committee will investigate a legal difficulty caused by the Canberra Commission selling cottages at Canberra for 500 without committee consultation. The Government expects the matter to be resolved by the committee.
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Melbourne
Federal Public Works Committee
Canberra Commission
Canberra
Lancashire Match Opens Tour Test at Liverpool
Australians begin the 22nd tour match at Liverpool facing Lancashire. Lineups include Australia Bardsley Andrews Ry der Grimmett Woodfull Ponsford Richardson. Lancashire fields Green Eckersley Makepeace Hallows Tyldesley McDonald Kidon Sibbles Duckworth Paynter Matson. Bardsley wins toss and has Woodfull as his partner. Lunch score shows no wickets fallen.
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London
Liverpool
Lancashire
Rams
Green
Eckersley
Makepeace
Hallows
A. Tyldestay
McDonald
Kidon
Sibbles
Duckworth
Paynter
Matson
Australia
Bardsley
Andrews
Ryder
Gregory
Woodfull
Ponsford
Richardson
Grimmett
Elila
Malley
Everett
Wood
Generous Offer to Furnish Cathedral Choir Stalls
Sir Langdon Bonython offers 3000 pounds toward the new choir stalls for St Peter's Cathedral Adelaide. The stalls, replacing the old pews, will seat choristers and canons with carved Dame canons and spaces for the Bishop and Dean. Work to be in starved Manewarian oak.
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Adelaide
Langdon Bonython
St Peter's Cathedral
Bustin Through Leads Austral Theatre Strange Cattle Capers
Austral Theatre screens Jackie Hoxie in Bustin Through a tale of a gang and daring lariat lift with suspense and a bold love story. Also showing Douglas MacLean in The Seven Keys to Baldpate comedy.
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Emer
Jackie Hoxie
Douglas MacLean
Lost in the Bush: Olive Pitman Missing Since Thursday
Search parties abandoned hope of finding Olive Pitman, owner of a Maryville boardinghouse, who has been lost in the bush since last Thursday. Local residents remain alert for any new clues amid the ongoing disappearance.
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Melbourne
Olive Pitman
Marynville
Sydney Smith Rejected as Wales Cricket Delegate
Sydney Smith, who toured England with Australia, was turned down as the Gordon cricket team’s delegate to the New South Wales Cricket Association. The decision follows the recent Kelleway controversy, marking a sharp turn in local cricket affairs.
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Sydney
Sydney Smith
England
Wee Umight
Gordon
Rew
Souny
Wales Cricket Association
Kelleway
Lord Stonehaven’s Illness Report Update
NOCKHAMPTON Q Wednesday The Governor General Lont eo was much better last night though fever had fallen. He is suffering from influenza and it is not expected that he will be able to travel for a few days.
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Nockhampton
Ge Lonteo
Toe annual clothing bit for the British navy
Defective original text small fragment mentions British clothing item and Navy terms. Summary focuses on the fragment’s reference to naval attire and a defective source.
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Navy
French War Debt and United Service Pact Details
The article notes a failing clause 10 to protect France in the treaty of reparation. The agreement was signed yesterday and leaves the door open for a possible revision if difficulties arise. There is no complete moratorium but a graduated scale of payments is planned.
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United Service
London
Frater
France and Britain reach war debt settlement agreement
In the House of Commons Mr Winston Churchill said a complete settlement had been signed with France, fixing the annuity at £12,500,000 with France delaying full payment until 1938. The deal covers not only the war debt but virtually all war accounts between the two nations.
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France
Winston Ghurehill
Exchequer
House of Commons
M. Caillaux
Finance
Britain
Shipping board shake and sale of United States Line
In Washington President Coolidge orders the sale of the United States Line vessels including the giant S.S. Titanic class ships as part of continued reshaping of U S shipping policy. The Canadian government seeks purchase of suitable Vancouver operations as Pacific trade outlook remains hopeful despite tremors and upheaval.
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the Recorder
Washington
Coolidge
Crowley
U.S.A. Shipping Board
Collide
United States Line
Toviathum
Waninens
Thix
New York
Eatdtain
Aner
Marine Search
American Shipping Board
Packie
Vancouver
Calm Waters Again At Quibee Bribery Commission
Adelaide witnesses recount past bribes and police interference as the Quibee Bribery Commission resumes. Robert George Dugan, once jailed for refusing to answer, aids his cross examination by naming plainclothes constables and inspects alleged betting interference. He denies links to police funds, claims to have a system undetectable, and accuses government solicitor Rollison of trying to trap him.
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Quibee Bribery Commission
Robert George Dugan
Chatsworth Grove
Toorak Gardens
J. J. Daly
Dode
Adelaide
Davis
McCormack
Inspector Horseman
W. É. Rollison
Rollison
Dugan
Children's Hospital
Hollison
Samuel Lampard
Lampard
Kasion
Port Adelaide
No-confidence motion in Allen Government defeated
The motion moved by Mr fogan, leader of the Opposition, was put to the vote tonight and defeated by 3 votes to 29.
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Melbourne
Allen
Mrfogan
Bookmaker Killed in Geelong Car Crash
A motor car collided with a motor van at Geelong. W Vance a bookmaker was killed. passengers Mr and Mrs Marriott Me Flange and Charles Priestly were injured. The vehicle was badly damaged in the smash.
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Melbourne
Geelong
W. Vance
Mira Marriott
Me Flange
Charles Priestly
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Pan-Asiatic Congress
M. A. Noble
WW. Grimmett
A. J. Richardson
Daily News
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Federal Parliament
Atwerw
Lacey
Nelson
Lunet
ST. Peter’s Cathedral
Austral Theatre
Mr. Syd. Smith
Lord Stonehaven
A, Caillaux
Atlantic Shipping
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Loter
Sree
Breashee
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