Duke of York to Open Canberra in 1927 Visit
Melbourne reports the Governor-General says King George V has consented to the Duke and Duchess of York visiting Australia to officially open Canberra in May 1927. The King and Queen Mother recall their 1901 visit and express happiness that their son and daughter in law will be present for the federal capital inauguration. The couple look forward to the trip.
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Melbourne
Duke and Duchess of York
Australia
Canberra
Uzteen
Duke
Duchess of York
Arranging a Programme for Australia Visit Controversy
Melbourne report notes plans to stage a large scheme inviting Mie Darke and Buches of York to tour Australia. State governments would work with the Commonwealth via committees to set local details. A conference of interested parties is proposed to clarify issues and ensure a sound footing for the matter.
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Heave
Gabriel
Mie Darke
Buches
York
Australia
Commonwealth
Thorn
Mif
Bruce
Australi
Wwe
Tad
Motor Fatality in Bellingen Hill Crash
A motor car driven by Arthur Mewston of Bellingen descends a hill from Coffs Harbour, crashes into a cutting and is smashed. The driver is killed on the spot. Archie Jarrett, the passenger, escapes with a cut head.
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Bellingen
Coff's Harbor
Arthur Mewston
Tostady
Archie Jarrett
Fall of Earth at Stanford-Merthyr Colliery kills Marrs Tines
Marrs Tines, 27, died at Stanford Merthyr Colliery when a fall of rock crushed him. He was trapped for about half an hour before fellow workers freed him.
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West Maitland
Motthay
Marrs Tines
Stanford — Merthyr
Soviet Aspirations Working on the Negroes
A peculiar fragment from a London weekly dispatch claims the Soviet Union seeks to influence African American communities by supporting entertainers in Britain and offering contracts to spread Bolshevism in America. The text is garbled but suggests propaganda campaigns aimed at colonist entertainers and active instructions from Soviet oil interests.
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Sheplal
London
Weekly Dispatch
Statis
Sovier
Britain
America
Man Dies After Dray Accident Near Adelaide
Albert Ernest Channing, four, died in Adelaide Hospital after being thrown from a horse and dray when the Morse shied at a cyclist. The gardener, employed at Montacute, was unconscious since Saturday afternoon at Magill.
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Adelaide
Albert Ernest Channing
Atilaide Hospital
Magill
Channing
Montacaty
Will leaves fortune for dog cared for by Lily Smith
A will by a Mr Wageeatershire leaves more than £10,000 to fund a trust for his dog and its caretaker Lily Annie Smith. The residue is to provide at least £500 yearly for care, with trust to continue until the dog dies. Afterward, the remainder goes to Mr Adams's widow and nephew W. H. Brisson.
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Wageeatershire
Teves
Isolver
Lily Annie Smith
Toms
Mr Adams
W. Il. Brisson
Man Charged with Attempted Escape From Burning House
William McDonald of Kort, Wn-on-Medlock, Manchester, leaped from a burning house with a child as emergency crews battled the blaze. The incident prompted rapid evacuation and a police investigation into the cause and safety measures at the property.
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Willian McDonald
Kort
Wn-on-Medlock
Manchester
Protest by Australian motor groups against petrol tax
Mr Brace faced four deputations representing automobile clubs, motor traders, and the National Road Association protesting a fourpence per gallon petrol tax. They argued the burden is unfair, claiming the tax harms one section while benefiting all and that road construction should be funded indirectly rather than by direct taxation.
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5. M. Brace
Automobile Clubs of Australia
M0-Tor
Motor Cyeln Clabe
Ai National Wits Assoration
Astralia
Tay
Kim Siew
Wien
Bruce
Erratic trove questions tax on goods and duties
Fragmentary text shows debates on excise duties for local production and imported items, mentioning petrol, whole fish, rubber tires, and China goods. It records a claim that the Federal Government did not levy a gallon tax on certain items while other duties were set at 24 percent, with parliamentary questions raised about locally produced products.
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Tralia
Australians Narrowly Tie In Scoring Blitz At Declared Innings
In a tense innings at the Natal ground, Australians battled to 268 for six declared amid chaotic play. Ryder led with 47, Richardson reached 28, and Bardsley contributed a steady score as Nicholson and Smith shared key wickets. Forrester claimed two, while Ellas and Waterhouse bowled economically as the match drifted to a finish with Sundries and late partnerships shaping the tense finish.
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ASGOW
Manda
Taylor
Annes
Smith
Forrest Taylor
Ani
Savitlh
Fane
Ryder Fu
Andrews
Wien
Smit
Jet
Richardson
Tne
Ryder
Porres
Nichardson
Art Bardsley
French Crisis Sheetal to The Necorder
The exchange rate for the franc today touched the pound amid market drama. Analysts note volatility and shifts in currency values, with observers watching central banks for guidance as trading remains unsettled.
Riot Forming Cabinet in France After Briand Defeat
In a Paris bourse report, Premier M. Pain or Pais moves to form a new cabinet to replace the Briand administration, after the prior government fell following the Navitorship vote outcome on Saturday. The period reflects ongoing coalition reassembly as political turbulence continues in France.
Federal Members Approached in Adelaide Hears Railways Duty Debate
In Adelaide on Monday a deputation of industry representatives including paintmakers and railway workers met Federal Parliament members. Senators Newland Barwell Lachlan Moore Chapman and G E Yates and RE Foster heard the group object to new duties. Barwell noted the members would not commit and would consider the Government’s argument with an open mind.
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Adelaide
Ayers
Railways
Ut Australiaa
Seneors Newland
Henry Barwell
Lachlan
Moore
Chapman
G. £. Yates
RE. Foster
Mahar
Reader letter contests hospital board remarks and ethics
A letter to the editor challenges statements attributed to MF Robinette about hospital conditions and overseas visitors. The writer rejects the remarks as false and urges careful, credible criticism while defending established hospital governance and reform calls. The piece argues for restraint and accountability before making public accusations.
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AGI
MF Robinette
Wil
Wales
Derwent
Subimetie
Holijette
Guelt
Robinall
Robinette
Citaensis
Wissia
Attatrath
Australia needs roads policy to stay competitive
De Farle Page spoke at Ben ulgo urging a Federal roads policy as vital to Australia to compete in global markets. The address highlighted the policy as essential for national economic resilience and modernization.
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Reluourxe
Momlay
de Farle Page
Benulgo
Australia
Maltese Dispute In Adelaide Ends With Discharge
In Adelaide on Madley Street a Maltese disturbance between two men led to a charge of unlawfully wounding. The magistrate discharged Camilleri after proceedings noted a lack of evidence for a jury trial. The clash involved threats with weapons and a fight over grounds of dispute.
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Adelaide
Madley Street
T. Max Fain
Adelaside
Paul Camiller
Vellu
Australia defence policy praised as record spend says Prime Minister
In Melbourne Monday the Commonwealth is accused of spending more per head on defence than any previous government, with a balanced long term program. Bruce notes 1924 25 program extended over five years, annual defence outlay around £5.9 million, plus special grants and local manufacturing support. He argues Australia’s defence is prioritized above all predecessors and allies.
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Bruce
Collision at sea sinks British steamer Trelawny
Sydney reports that the British steamer Trelawny was sunk after a collision about 240 miles from Cape Clear, at the southern tip of Ireland. Marine underwriters have been informed of the loss and are assessing the incident and potential claims.
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Sydney
Cape Clear
Ireland
United States Air Power Contract For Pegasus Planes
United Service in Washington reports a $100,000 contract to Pratt and Whitney for 12 Pegasus type bombing planes noted as the world's fastest for its size. The order includes 25 of these planes, with work on the first Army military plane the largest five engine plane ever built in America. A new contract for another similar aircraft is planned, each with an estimated 135 miles per hour speed.
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United Service
Washington
Montayy AU Uty
Dat
Poltnd Ant Company
Bristol
Pennsylvania
Ay Wie
First Army
Mr Alan Cobham Flight to Australia Arrives Karachi
Mr Alan Cobham arrives in Karachi after flight to Australia. Welvek local time notes arrival this afternoon and a 7 30 morning departure. Details appear fragmentary with incomplete names and places.
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Australia
Karachi
Kanaghe
Man _tobhat Pornke
Welvek
Pastoral Prosperity and Tax Strain on Leases
A debate on pastoral profits across Australia notes notes of hardship after taxes. Directors Albert Edwin Hamilton and Wilcox Ltd consider halting expenditures on Coona assets and redirect funds to Western Australia to keep the business viable if South Australian leases aren’t extended. Prominent pastoralists like Hawkes, Melrose, Surr-Smith, and Pearce seek opportunities in WA with government incentives.
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Adelaide
Albert Edwin Mamilton
Hamilton
Wilcox, Ltd
Jim
Messrs
3. W. Hawkes
J. Melrose
T. E. Surr-Smith
T. Pearce
Riots in Nagano Protest Retrenchment Policy
A 15000 strong mob stormed the Governor’s residence in Nagano on Sunday during a demonstration against retrenchment policy. Officials were assaulted, the Chief of Police’s residence ransacked, and the local newspaper plant wrecked. A regiment has been ordered for Nagano amid further trials.
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United Service
Tokso
Nagano
Anton
Rials
European finance mission to stabilize Europe’s banking system
New York Monday reports that Secretary Mellon Mr Morgan and Mr Mackay sail to Europe to stabilise the financial situation of Europe and its tre loitering structures of France and Belgium. They will meet European leaders including Montagu Norman Governor of the Bank of England and Dr Schnet President of the German Reichsbank.
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United Service
New York
Europe
France
Belgium
Wall Street
Treasury
Mellon
5. P. Morgan
Clarence Mackay
Montagu Norman
Bank of England
Sehnett
German Reichs Bank
Putrid fish condemned at city fish saloon
In Broken Hill City Cafe a room on A Street used for brewing and other substances contained a foul smelling fish saloon run by George Bed and Manuel Frangulles. Chief Health Inspector Wallace reported yesterday the fish was found in a most offensive condition and Supreme Court authorities ordered it condemned and destroyed this morning.
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Broken Hill
Wallace (Ghief
George Bed
Manuel Frangulles
Potie Court
Magintraly
Terrific storm devastates Hong Kong and floods streets
A severe storm struck Hong Kong at two this morning causing extensive damage. Homes, a reworks factory, and a pumping station were ruined as torrents churned hillside areas. Fire crews and police rescue workers amid widespread destruction. Fifty four dead and injured reported, twenty one inches of rain in total with seventeen inches in six hours.
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United Service
Hong Kong
T Tre Ang
Queen's Road
Mreworks
Bribery Commission Proceedings in Adelaide
The Bribery Commission entered its 38th day with more cases heard before Judge Mitchell and the Mounted Police officials. Prosecutions ensued, fines imposed on those who offered bribes to constables and a hotelkeeper at Ambleside. Richmond man John Alexander Cain claimed no bribe, asserting luck, and elicited amusement from counsel while denying intimate contact with police.
Goodsell Hannan sculling rematch set for world title
Pauley Hannan pursues another challenge after a disputed result with MajorGoodsell. Goodsell posted the required NZ deposit to contest the world championship, while Goodsell nominates a venue. Major Goodsell arrived in San Francisco last week.
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Melbourne
Pauley Hannan
Major Goodsell
Gad
New Zealand
Goodsell
San Francisco
Discharged and Re-Arrested in Burglary Case
Mrs Mary Materazzo Wy was badly knocked about in an early June incident. A man stole £22 from her before fleeing. Bartolo Virgano, a young Hallam, faced burglary and assault charges and was discharged then re-arrested on unlawful possession after leaving court.
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Melbourne
Mary" Materazzo
Tolay
Bartolo Virgano
Hallam
Matterngzza
de Wwetives
Virgano
Fitzroy Court Fines For Obscene Language
Melbourne report states at Fitzroy Court today two women and one man were fined ten pounds each for obscene language. Court proceedings referenced a dispute at the home of obscene language.
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Melbourne
McNeiura
Fitzroy Court
Fitzroy
Victorian Cabinet Pledges Bath Heater Safety Legislation
Faulty bath heaters have caused several deaths, prompting the Victorian Cabinet to plan new legislation to protect bath heater users. A turkey incident led to the death of a 12 month old child of Mr and Mrs Lewin at Boundary Farm Corse Gloucestershire while the child played outside.
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Melbourne
Lewin
Boundary Farm
Corse
Gloucestershire
Adverse vote on constitution change by SA business groups
At a joint meeting the Chamber of Manufactures, Chamber of Commerce, and South Australian Employers Federation carried a mission opposing the proposed alteration to the Constitution regarding Industry and commerce as provided in the bill before the House of Representatives.
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Adelaide
Chamber of Manufactures
Chamber of Commerce
South Australian Employers' Federation
House of Representatives
Hairdresser Ordered to Pay Damages After Vehicle Incident
A Dudley County Court judge ordered a woman hairdresser to pay £5 in damages to a girl after the hairdresser cut a piece from the girl’s car while performing a bob at a salon.
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Dudley County Court
New Supreme Court Judge Owen Dixon Appointed
The Victorian Government appointed Mr. Owen Dixon KC to the Supreme Court bench. Dixon, a noted jurist, was named to fill a vacancy in the judiciary. The announcement signals a major addition to the court and potential shifts in colonial legal affairs.
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Supreme Court
Owen Dixon
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Melbourne
Nag
K C
Standing Disgrace in West End Dancing Academies
Sunday review quotes Mr Day F of the House of Combinations railing against seven West End dancing academies. A representative of the Daily News notes young provincial girls are lured by promised high wages after lessons, but end as lowly instructresses in London and continental nightclubs. The piece warns of dependence on dancing partners and calls for legal protection and safeguards for the girls.
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House of Gomitions
Promini
Ubs
London
Continent
Mystery surrounds Bulgarian King Boris whereabouts
Special to The Recorder from Geneva reports mystery over King Boris of Bulgaria who reportedly left and has not been seen since boarding a Milan train. Ongoing reports of internal Bulgarian troubles reach Switzerland.
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Recorder
Geneva
Boris
Bulgaria
Milan
Switzerland
France reports near full employment amid long economic surge
Official statement claims France has effectively no unemployment after five years with only 368 jobless nationwide on July 10 and 13,000 vacancies still unfilled on July 47, signaling a rare sustained demand for labor across the country.
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United Service
Ondon
France
Shuttle Less Loom A German Invention
A defective original clipping reports a German invention called shuttle-less loom by Jerry Gater. It describes a simple mediation that handles yarn and jute without change and notes a writing device as a key element. The item references a probate court and a capital, but details are unclear.
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Bertin
Jerry Gater
Wee
Barnes
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