Bill seeks return of Stone of Destiny to Scotland
In the House of Commons Mr D Kirkwood introduced a bill to move the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey to Holyrood Palace. He argued the stone symbolized Scotland and should be returned after centuries in England, while Lord Apsley opposed, citing traditional links to Christianizing Scotland. Laughter followed as the debate unfolded.
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Helter’ Servier
London
Holme of Commons
D. Kirkygood
Westminster Abbey
Molyrood Palaer- Me
Kirkwood
Jacob
Ethal
Egait
Ireland
Scone
Scor
England
Edward
Scotland
Londrn
Lord Apsley
Odin
Midwest
Floods in China threaten railways and cities near Peking
Reuters reports eleven days of continuous rain creating dangerous floods in North China. Yuangting River near Peking may overflow, flooding areas west of the capital and Tientsin. rail lines are washed out, debris and mud fill homes, with damage estimated at about one million dollars. Foreign residents safe as dykes risk breaching.
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Reuters
Shanghai
Reuter
Peking
China
Yuangting
Nanzhan
Peking and
Hankow
Peking-Suaizuan
Kalyay
Tientsin
Immigrant Policy Debate Plays Out Across Australia
A report outlines tensions over immigration under the Commonwealth Migration Department. Officials discuss settler visas, advertising campaigns, and regional impacts in South Australia, with ministers and agents weighing the hard line and practical challenges of controlling ingress.
No confidence motion in Victorian government prevails
Melbourne debate opens with Mr G M Prendergast moving that the government has lost the confidence of electors and the House. The motion carries 43 to 16, with country party and some Liberals supporting Prendergast. Sir Alexander Peacock moves adjournment and expects a Labor government likely tomorrow.
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Melbourne
G. M. Prendergast
Lemmon
Alexander Peacock
Feader
Country Party
Uatang
Trendergast
Caveenar Toomorrow
I Viouri
Advance of Science in Commonwealth gathers in Adelaide
AUEL MIE, a noted scientist from across the Commonwealth and New Zealand, plans travel to Adelaide next month for the seventeenth meeting of the Australian Association for the Advancement of Science. Sir John Mon, chairman of the State Electricity Commission, will preside.
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Commonwealth
New Zealan
Adelaide
Australian Association For the Cancement of Science
John Mon
Eletricity Commision
Wietorli
Debating Night At Port Pirie Society Impromptu Session
The Port Pirie Debating Society held an impromptu speech evening at the Institute on Tuesday with most members taking part. Chair P A Wylde presided as speakers debated topics on charity, Australian borrowing, sport, cigarette slots, cinema influence, indentured labor, military service, and America’s aid in invasion.
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Institute
P. A. Wylde
Ds of
Jow
J. O'Loughlin
Mo Yen
J.C. Allsop
Commonwealth Loan Control Council
Mr. Foord
J. Murrle
R. J. Skewes
F. Carter
H. Hill
W. Burgoyne
America
Mr. Wordley
Bargain Shawls and Fabrics Sale Notice
sale of white sheeting and Madapolam cloth with yard prices listed. special offers on cream wool shawls and cashmere shawls with marked reductions. includes quantities, prices, and discount notes for today and upcoming sale.
Federal politics in opening House debates and war-time profits
In Parliament today Prime Minister Bruce announced the death of ex Senator Story and praised his fairness. A motion expressing sympathy to Story's widow was carried. A petition from 2,000 women urged action to cut the cost of living. War-time profits tax showed £936,949 with £309,306 remitted. Defence equipment bill debate continued with opposition calls to curb naval expenditure and push for disarmament talks.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
S. M. Bruce
Story
Ile
W. H. Story
South Australia
E A, Anstey
E. A. Mann
Housewives’ Association
Treasrer
Earle Page
Page
Roland Green
Commonwealth
Semmens
Leece and Tilney
E. A. Anstey
Ar Tons
Japan
Australia
K. Bowden
Bowden
Lazzarini
Mc. G. BR. Ryrle
Sod
Motion withdrawn amid rinderpest compensation debate
In the Senate Senator Neodrum proposed that the Commonswealth provide full economic compensation for the rinderpest outbreak. The motion was withdrawn from debate after Senator G Posver noted government efforts. The Taslandon Hop Agreement Bil passed to the third reading. The State Commonwealth pane reading 916 votes. Senate adjourned until tomorrow.
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Senate
Neodrum
Wester Aneirally
G. ¥. Posver
Swimming Hero Speech At Imperial Education Conference
London Tuesday at University College the Imperial Education Conference heard J L Wrigley Inspector of Schools say compulsory registration of teachers raised status and improved schools. A New Zealand delegate praised Britain’s Women’s Training Initiative and urged leave possibilities for some new and assistant teachers in the Dominions.
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Heutor
London
Imperial Education Conference
London League
Empire
University College
J L. Wrigley
New Zealand
Britain
Boy Charlton wins 1500m in record time at Paris
Andrew Charlton of Australia defeats Arne Borg of Sweden in the final 1500 metres at Paris with a time of 20 min 0.5 sec. Borg led early as Charlton surged from 300 metres, gaining the lead and moving inside the record pace at each 100 metres, drawing cheers from spectators and Australian supporters.
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Paris
Andrew Charlton
Australia
Arne Borg
Sweden
Toy" Charlton
Cooees
Borg
Wien Charlton
Luxuries Tax Sparks Protest in Kobe Meeting
Reuters reports a Kobe foreign community protest against the Luxuries Tariff Bill. It argues the measure would harm Japan by raising import and living costs, jeopardize a European standard of living, and damage national trade.
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Reuters Service
Tokio
Kobe
Japan
Navy Court of Inquiry Finds Mississippi Turret Explosion Cause
Reuters reports from Washington that a Navy Court of Inquiry concluded the turret explosion on the battleship Mississippi on June 12 was caused by insufficient air supply during cleaning of a heavy gun. Forty four men and three officers were killed in the incident.
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Reuter
Washington
Navy Court of Inquiry
Swich
Hawaii immigration policy under new act debated
Secretary Tavis announced Hawaii will not be affected by the 1917 Immigration Act. He said about 100000 Japanese legally in Hawaii are restrained from coming to the continental United States under the act and their status cannot be changed by the new act.
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Washington
Hawaii
United States
Tavis
France and Germany Face Dawes Plan Deadlock with Dawes Report
A long cable discusses France and Germany, the Dawes plan fallout, and the need for a U.S. London Conference envoy to push concessions. It quotes P B Noyes urging Ambassador to abandon half hearted stance and restore Franco German settlement efforts. The American public expects Dawes plan success despite renewed tensions.
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New York
Vassiss
P. B. Noyes
Rhineland
C.J. Dawes
Dawes
France
Germany
United State
Lon
Jeter
Repul
Ambasador Kijloge
London
Prioniy
United States
Orent Bellain
Noyen
Phon
Dawes Young
Holding up Supplies Appeal by distributing firms
Representatives of several distributing firms asked today for an investigation under the Monopolies Act into four manufacturers who allegedly withhold supplies from retailers and distributors and the blacklisting of shopkeepers who cut prices.
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Sydney
T. R. Bavin
Withjn Wlding
Wireless plan for station in England to reach Australia
The Daily Telegraph reports a Cabinet wireless sub-committee considers not erecting a beam station in England to communicate with Australia. A plan is discussed where Marconi would erect the station and the Government would take over if the operation succeeds.
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BBION
Reuter
London
Daily Telegraph
Star Marconi
England
Australia
Maroon
Georges Carpender Enters Auto Racing Debut Next Spring
Georges Carpender, the une Julie Wugillade Idol of France, is set to begin auto racing, with his first competition scheduled for the Teyone track next spring.
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Georges Carpender
une-Julie Wugillade
France
Tia Teyone
Cods Take Second in Olympic Rowing Heats at Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge Australia finished second in the eight Olympic rowing heat, one and a half lengths behind Italy. They must win a row-off against the second crew from the other two heats to reach the final. Local disappointment shows, but optimism remains for final eligibility and potential rise to the occasion. Paris reports note R Eve of New South Wales won the diving final, Janpsen of Sweden was second, Clarke of Britain third.
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Paris
Murray Bridge
Australia
Italy
PF. Hy Prova
R. Eve
New South Wales
Janpsen
Sweden
Clarke
Great Britain
Morelius
Wainwright
Ederle
America
Miss Molesworth
Britain
G. Shand
New Zealand
Joy in Sydney and Australian Victories Across Spur
Jubilant scenes sweep Spur as Sydney celebrates Andrew Naru of Manly at the Olympiad in Vera Pho. Reports praise Charlton's remarkable dives and the town gathers to witness Welter triumphs, with newspapers noting the town’s rare euphoria and vivid sports energy.
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Sydney
Andrew ‘Naru
Manly
Vera
Charlton
Erry
R. Fye
Olympic Tennis Upset Highlights Misnessaty Team Match
In a surprising Olympic tennis display, Misnessaty team defeated Hunter as Washer shifted tactics mid-match to overturn a two-set deficit. Belgian star Gilbert beat Bayley 7-5 9-7 6-1, while Hiealy defeated Willard in straight sets. The doubles pairing Michards and Munter from America beat Willard and Bayley.
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Misnessaty Team Association
Paris
Hunter
Washer
Wentsy
Hiealy
Jutta
Willard
Australia
Michards
Munter
America
Bayley
Til
Pirates Bold Loot Liquor In Brisk Rum Row Attacks
Prohibition officials report raids by pirate crews looting liquor from ships at sea. Forty pirates boarded a Frenel Steamer and seized 15 000 cases while 1200 cases remained aboard. Two days later another ship carried off 9000 cases as authorities intensified patrols and captured a pirate vessel equipped with handcuffs rifles pistols knives and aircraft simulators.
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Ustralan Press
New
United Sone Ira
German Finance Fresh Effort Plans New Gold Note Bank
Berlin reports Germany has submitted a bill to create a new gold note bank for the Reparations Commission. The institution would resemble the Reichsbank with German control, but overseen by a 14 member council from Germany Italy Belgium Switzerland and creditor nations. President Designate is Herr Schacht. The bank would issue Reichsmark notes backed by gold and foreign currencies up to 250 million pounds, with capital of 40 million pounds funded by an international loan.
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Berlin
Germany
Reichsbank
Italy
Belgium
Switzerland
Great Britain
America
Wend
Herr Schacht
England Triumphs Over South Africa in Leeds Test
England chased a target with nine wickets in hand at Leeds as the Third Test against South Africa progressed. The match drew a large crowd despite signs of a tightening mood as the surface showed wear and the play began to crumble.
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London
England
South Africa
Muaph
Leeds
Soall
Tie Withet
Looking Toward Australia in 1924 cricket tests
The article discusses British prospects against Australia in upcoming tests, noting a foregone conclusion about the rubber series and praising visitors' sportsmanship. It mentions Test selections, form concerns, and historical context from prior years, including failures in 1924 and lessons drawn for future matches.
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Menter
London
Autui Dd
Falme Sesini
Higa
Vath
Miltike
Polley
Brwik Pew
Morning Post
Att Representieve Natsmen
Nawlers
Shin
Valde
Australian press tennis roundup at tourneys
Australia beat Vickers 6 0 6 1 in a match at the Glencoe tournament. Schlesinger won first round, defeated Anderson 6 3 1 1. In later rounds Kalms beat OBrien 6 0 6 1 and Patterson beat Pare 9 7 4.
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Australian Press Association
London
AL Frluten-on- Mtmin Brookes Australia
Vickers
New York
Glengoe Tourney
Schlesinger
Andersin
Cehlesinger
Chappel
Kalms
O'Brien
Patterson
Pare
Shaw and Diegil win in extended golf marathon
Al Shaw today Diegil won the tournament after 190 holes with 454 strokes. McFarlane was second with 462 and Kirkwood came third with 288 after tieing at 172 holes. The field required an extra 18 holes to settle the winner.
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Australian Press Association
New York
al Shaw
Diegil
McFarlane
Kirkwood
Great Conference of All Nations Opens in London
London reports show Downing Street active as the Great Conference of All Nations prepares to begin. Cabinet meets early to free Mr. MacDonald for talks with J H Thomas leading Dominion representations at the Colonial Office. Over 100 foreign officials arrive, with delegations from Great Britain United States France Italy and Romania among others welcomed by Mr. MacDonald and M Herriot at Victoria Street.
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Reiter
London
Downing Street
Jameay MacDonald
J. H. Thomas
Colonial Mace
I Ds
Great Beltain
Rameau MeecNonad
P. Snowden
United States
F. PR Kellogg
Logan
France
M. Herriot
M Clemental
M. Nollet
Italy
Simney de Stefan
Min‘ater
Signals Devana
Marchese
Dellax Foretté
Japan
Faron G. Hayashi
Viscoumt Inhii
Beleiwyn
M. Thennia
M. Hy
Zephin
Roumania
Greece
Victoria Str Flan
MacDonald
Bisley shooting: South African rifle team wins Colonial Prize
South African rifle team at Bisley wins the Kalapore Challenge Colonial Prize of £50 with 1115 points. Canada takes second with 1108 points, Britain 1105, Australia 1101, India 1049, Guernsey 1022, and Gold Coast 992.
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London
Thesday
Bisley
Kalapore
Chad
Canada
Britain
Australia
India
Guernsey
Gold Coast
New South Wales Victory in Intercolonial RugbY Match
Sydney officials report New South Wales defeated Queensland by 20 to 4 after a sunny day on Coast Avenue during the interstate carnival. In another combined universities match at Sydney, England beat Victoria 34 to 23, with Hugo Levene starring for the English side as crowds jeered.
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Sydney
Abergalhy
Queensland
New South Wales
Dulrinds
Victoria
Enalien
Hugo Levene
Combined Universities
England
Woman weighs daily fleet of 16 motor buses in Iowa
Miss Halvit Shulta of Mason City Iowa reports weighing a fleet of 16 motor buses used on routes from Des Moines to Minneapolis and from Waterloo to Algona. She has £25 invested in equipment and operates in a wide service area with capacity ranging from 1 to 2b to vengera.
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Halvit Shulta
Mason City
Tawa
Vengera
Dex Moines
Mu~neapella
Water
Algona
Equijiuiert
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