Olympic Honors and Race Results From Paris Finals
Paris reports detail Australian athlete Courlton leading a 4590 metre event with Arne Borg second in the first Femebe final. time 21 minutes 28.25 seconds. Frank Vewleopaiey from Anatealia and others are noted with various times and placements across swimming and diving contests.
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Eater's Service
Paris
Er Courlton
Australia
Arne Borg
Frank Vewleopaiey
Anatealia
Robbery Under Arms at a Melbourne Convention
In Melbourne on Tuesday a group of men were robbed by four masked armed intruders who entered during a friendly gathering and held up attendees. Charles Allsop and Murray Davis appeared in City Court charged with robbery under arms after witnesses linked them to the crime. Bail was set at £500 as the case proceeds to trial.
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Melbourne
Jpad
Caer
Charles Allsop
Murray Davis
Ropbery
International Advertising Conference Opens in London
The first International Advertising Convention of Europe opened at Wembley Palace of Industry with the Prince of Wales presiding. More than 5000 delegates from around the world attended as dignitaries including Mr. Thomas and the American Ambassador watched. The Prince extolled advertising for global exchange and lower costs, while Mr Kellogg and Mr Kelley spoke on economic impact and relief of prices and employment.
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London
Europe
Prince of Wales
Palace of Industry
Wembley
Thomas
FP. B. Kelley
Assembly
Lord Burnham
Prince
Kellogg
British Empire Team Faces Americans In Stamford Bridge Meet
British Empire squads including Australians and New Zealanders prepare for a relay and field events clash against the Americans at Stamford Bridge. Porritt Carr and Sutherland lead events in the yard relay, mile and mile medley legs while Homner Campbell and Duigan feature in jumps and throws.
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London
British Empire
Stamford
Porritt
Carr
Norman
Sutherland
New Zealand
Homner
Campbell
South
Australia
Duigan
Muster
Federal Road Grants Aid Victoria Early Action
The Australian Commonwealth government announced early road grants with Victoria slated to receive part of the £87500 funds for road works. Sydney firms and Western Australia joined in applications, while a new wireless regulator is expected to impact testing and broadcasting. The plan aims to shape a national system, with Victoria’s roads influenced by pro rata distribution and a push that could centralize control in a large public utility.
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Melbourne
Tutedu
Commonwealth
Autherines
Sydney
Hawis
Etrvetign
Vienna
Prorat
Cruel Master Prosecuted for Animal Cruelty in Adelaide
T P OConnell pleaded guilty to failing to provide a sitter or Irish terrier at Brompton Park on July 1. He was ordered to pay 10 pounds 19 shillings with one month’s imprisonment. The case was brought by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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Adelaide
A. Ly Pinch
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
T. P. O'Connell
Brompton Park
O'connell
Duck
Love of Empire Ideals of Mr Thomar at Advertising Banquet
London Tuesday Mr Thomas spoke at the Advertising Convention banquet urging that Empire Exhibition be judged by its educational value and its power to help millions of men women and children understand the Empire. He argued the exhibition should model a harmonious world vision across polities and nations.
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Presa Association
London
Thomas
Death inquiry urged after Thorpe car collision
Report notes continued public demand for inquiry into the death of R O Thorpe who was killed in a daytime collision with a motor car near Bedford Park. Jelley and a union representative criticize the City Coroner Department for refusing an inquest and allege neglect and possible concealment as questions linger about the driver Oberlander who vanished after details were taken.
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Thorpe
Jelly
Australian Builders’ Laborers’ Union
Bedford Park
J. Thorpe
Rs Jolleyte
Westion
Mr. Thorpe
Oberlander
Hay Street
Hindmarsh
Jelley
Corp- 4 Department T
Imperial politics debate on foreign office and league covenant
In the House of Commons speeches by Mr Asquith and Mr Baldwin urged that security assurances from Germany be tied to Britain's League Covenant and empire consultation. They discussed German entry to the League and a seat on the Council, with remarks on the inter allied conference and dominion representation. MacDonald said announcements would come when arrangements with dominions were made.
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Reuters Service
Asquith
Baldwin
House of Commons
Foreign Office
Frougg
Britain
Germany
League
Aequith
Re Ormsby Gore
MacDonald
Dominions
Ormady Gore
Thomas Johnston
IH. Thomas
Colones
Free Seats at Pageant At Wembley Stadium
Responding to Sir H Brittain, Under-Secretary W Iain said arrangements would allow public access to performances of the pageant at Wembley. Nearly half the seating capacity was to be offered free, with the government deciding to provide facilities for all classes, including children, to view the event.
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H. Brittain
W. Iain
Overseas Toile
Wembley Stadium
Egypt and Zaghlul Pasha Talks Reported
Ramsay MacDonald said Zaghlul Pasha of Egypt was ready to enter negotiations with Britain but no meeting date was fixed. Cairo messages indicated documents suggested a convoy plan against Zaghlul Pasha may have been hatched.
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MoLumley
Zaghlul Pasha
Roomler
Egypt
Cairo
Singapore Base Inquiry Still In Existence in Lords Debate
In the House of Lords Lord Chelmsford says the government continues to explore Singapore post M March 18 policy hinting Washington Pact does not bind bases. Lords Balfour Haldane Linlithgow discuss Singapore boundaries and perceived unfair treatment and potential impact on Britain’s foreign policy and naval strength.
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Austral New Zealand
Pacific
Lord Haldane
Singapore
Lord Linlithgow
Victorian politics in doubt during stalled Assembly session
The Victoria House of Assembly adjourned amid uncertainty as Sir Alexander K and Mr G A Prendergast are seen among leaders. The Country Party holds a meeting and Allen asserts loyalty to original composite Ministry plans. Negotiations with Nationalists continue over a proposed even split of ministries with a co-Premiership as Labor warns reinstating police strikers would require a parliamentary bill unlikely to pass.
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Melbourne
House of Assembly
Alexander K
G. A
Prendergast
Eer
Country Party
Allen
Labor Party
Acute Position on Buses Competing with Trams in City
Legislation may curb buses competing with trams as the Cramways Trust shows a loss of 260 through rival services. Commissioner of Public Works Mr. L it reports to district councils and corporations for opinions. The Tramways Trust cites road maintenance costs of 3 040 115 with 2 676 695 owed to the Government, prompting government concern over the public undertaking.
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Adelaide
Cramways Trust
Lit
Commissioner of Public Works
Tramways Trust
Mr. Hill
Countess Stradbroke’s Optimistic Australia Visit
In Adelaide Countess Stradbroke and her husband express strong belief in Australia’s potential during a Government House interview. She and Sir Tom Bridges arrived from Olbourne and plan a journey from Central Australia to Port Darwin, visiting major cities en route.
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Adelaide
Austraia
Countess Stradbroke
Govern~ment House
Stradbroke
Geior
Victoria
Adeo
Olbourne
Tom Bridges
Central Australia
Port Darwin
Sydney Bread Price Protests Rise Over Increase
Protests erupt across Sydney over bread price rises set to take effect on Monday. Activists argue flour cost does not justify baker price hikes and note Melbourne defeats and Brisbane vetoes, urging action in Sydney.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Spanish speedway opens near Barcelona sparks racing boom
Spaniards build a modern speedway at Sitges near Barcelona. The track’s official opening drew great enthusiasm and interest as road records are contested by eager automobile enthusiasts.
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Spain
Sitges
Barcelona
Automobille
Oil Investigation Report on Northern Territory Discovery
Reports to Senator Pearce and Minister for Home and Territories from Dr Wade, an oil expert, indicate no marketable oil yet found in the Northern Territory. Wade investigated the coast country and will visit Eleho Island where a company is searching for oil.
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Melbourne
Pearce
Home and Territories
Wade
Northern Territory
Commonwealth
Eleho Island
Australians triumph in Bisley shooting event at 300 600 and 1000 yards
Australians led Bisley competition as D A McNaughton Victoria tallied 50 46 47 to total 143 while G B Addison South Australia posted 46 50 40 for 142 and D Shearin New South Wales scored 48 46 46 for 140. McNaughton won Overseas silver and 20 pounds. Addison and Shearin took bronze medals and prizes. Others placed from seventh to thirteenth with bronze awards and varying cash ranks.
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London
Reuter
Bisley
D. A. McNatghton
Victoria
G. B. Addison
South Australia
D. Shearin
New South Wales
McNaughton
Addison
Shearin
G. MacKen
CS. M. G. Key
Lieut
Davies
Bryan
Channon
Colonel Blacklow
Calvert
Sergt
Cadden
Tasmanian Premier Seeks Secession From Commonwealth
Sydney reports Premier J. F. Lyons of Tasmania states the desire for secession from the Commonwealth is growing amid political tension and rising ire. Public sentiment appears to harden as Lyons advocates greater autonomy for Tasmania.
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Sydney
J. F. Lyons
Tasma
NOT HERE TO WORK A EASIER PLAN IN AUSTRALIA
Perth leaders report that migration relief officials halted group settlement aid to prevent encouraging new arrivals to abandon work for metropolitan benefits. Fremantle branch members fault the Great Britain selection system, noting newcomers rush to Australia yet fail to fulfill group settlement contracts. The action aims to protect local residents facing unemployment and need for temporary aid.
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Perth
Fremantle
Great Britain
Australia
Labor Day Appeal in Adelaide Race Meeting Talks
Labor Day Committee representatives pressed Chief Secretary J Jelley to bar totalisator use at Eight Hours' Day race meetings. Jelley noted totalisator licenses are issued by the Commissioner of Aboriginal Affairs subject to his approval, signaling potential government action if no agreement is reached in negotiations with racing clubs.
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Fadelaide
J. Jelley
Jelley
WINQMEN'S MOVEMENTS PASS MONDAY ARRIVALS AT TOKIO
Aircraft movements reported as aviators reach destinations with arrivals noted in Tokyo and Toshima. Guidance urges careful driving by watch goods drivers and careful emulation to avoid errors by inexperienced staff.
Revival of May Bros Works at Gawler
A revival of the May Bros works at Gawler signals a key shift for rural industry in the state. The well known firm, delivering orders to distant parts of the empire, expects in view orders worth about £25,000, says manager Mr. J Wesley. The revival aims to counter centralisation trends and boost local manufacture.
TRON KNOB WAGES. Taking of Evidence
Acting Registrar E H Goneybeer travels to Whyalla and Iron Knob to view works of the Broken Hill Proprietary Company and gather evidence for the Industrial Court application. Dr Jethro Brown, president, is ill with influenza and cannot attend. He authorises Goneybeer to proceed in his stead.
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Adelaide
E. H. Goneybeer
State Industrial Court
Whyalla
Iron Knob
Jethro Brown
Industrial Court
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
Brown
Coneybeer
Austral Asian Engineers Fix July Conference Date
Mr Charles Munden secretary announced at a meeting of the Austral Asian Society of Engineers at Trades Hall last night that July 28 is fixed by the Federal Arbitration Court for a compulsory conference in Melbourne. The case was first raised May 7 and adjourned twice. Mr Munden will appear with Mr Q Bryant of Sydney as the society's advocate.
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Adelaide
Charles Munden
Australasian Society of Engineers
Trades Hall
Federal Arbitration Court
Melbourne
Munden
Q. Bryant
Sydney
Queensland sugar crops pledge ends crop speculation
Brisbane on Tuesday reports Premier Theodore stating the Queensland Government has arranged with refuting companies to handle the entire 1924 sugar crop. He adds Australia is free from the wild speculation affecting other countries and urges national reassurance.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Mr. Theodore
Theodore
Australia
Bellbird Colliery Strike Keeps Mine Idle
The deputies strike, a unique event in southern coal fields history, continues to idle Bellbird Colliery as tensions persist and workers remain off the job.
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Sydney
Sorthern
Bellbird
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