DRESS DEPARTMENT SALE OF FANCY DRESS TWEEDS AND LINGERIE
A London department store advertises a clearance of all wool dress fabrics including tweeds and flannels in multiple widths and shades, with silk and crepe de chine garments, corsets, bras, vests, and bloomers. Also featured are felt hats, trimmed hats, white feather boas, and waite flette nighties with Dolores Spoke stitching. Prices range from 1/- to 29/6, with marked-down frocks and coats.
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LA Diva
Arma A
BERLE
Wool & Cor
S.S
N.S
Hosiery and Glove Bargains At Store Sale
Hosiery and glove department offers 5/6 ladies Lisse Lassemere hose 3/6 2/11 Black silk hose 1/6 ladies gloves black and white 3d pair 6/11 heavyweight traced wincey whites limited stock, enjoin shoppers to inspect bargains in hosiery gloves ribbon boot and shoe departments for savings.
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Boot and Shoe Department
Manchester and Furnishings Sale Listing
Advertises a Manchester and furnishings sale with numerous items and prices across fabrics, blankets, towels, suits, shirts, children’s navy jerseys, silk socks, blazer coats, pulovers, and Marshall shoes. Mentions white flannelette, molleton cloth, and pigmented items with prices from 9d to 24/6. Includes men’s clothing department highlights and a special sale line of suitcases and shirts.
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Knightwear
Serious Floods Hit Western Australia Causes and Casualties
Reports from Western Australia indicate severe flood damage across the west, with transport disrupted and trains suspended. A woman near Cottesloe was killed by stepping on a live wire, while a horse trod on downed lines caused by the storm. Bentley hospitalised after electric shock. Rail services remain blocked and trains redirected as authorities work to restore safety.
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Perth
Worthesiay
Western Australia
le Deng
Aome Trnes
Cottesloe
Fremantle
Cottestor
Collestoy Bensh
Ernest Bent
Bentley
The Coal Decision Contested in Maitland Meeting
In Maitland on a Wednesday, members of the alliance oppose a whole and demand drastic action. Unnamed drivers and labor groups discuss potential political steps to remove a controversial figure from the Tripunat association. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Maitland
Libble
Einksstelt
Ase Ayer
Drastic Aebum Immediatels
Dr Jethro Brown Admitted as Inmate at Hospital
Dr Jethro Brown longtime president of the State Industrial Court is now an inmate at a hospital in Adelaide. The 60s era figure is described as facing uncertain tenure and continues in a scholarly role at a university prior to his illness.
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Adelaide
de Jetho Brown
State Industrial Court
Pesvul
Wistvey
University Gottewe
Ronen
de Venty
Guest arrangements debated for royal visit in Canberra
Melbourne reports Mr E. K. Bowden presiding at a Federal Parliament House gathering to plan the opening of Parliament in Canberra. Attendees weigh hosting a larger guest list than prior, with 300 invitations seen as adequate by government though members favor more marque space. Deputation to report to a committee arranging details for the Duke of York's visit.
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Melbourne
E. K. Bowden
Canberra
Bruge
Imembera
Duke of York
Two Miners Injured in Unexpected Explosion at Mine
BROKEN HILL Wednesday N. 5 Hugo untiaied of 464 Iodide Stigel and Burley of the Silver Age boardinghouse bored into an old hole at One Proprietary Mine. An explosive charge caused injuries including a broken right leg, chest wound, and eye injuries. Hugo is fair today. Barley’s condition is good though eye damage feared for both.
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Broken Hill
Hugo
New Supreme Court Judge Appointed in Brisbane
Brisbane reports a new Supreme Court judge appointment to fill a vacancy created by Mr Justice Lukin moving to the Federal Arbitration Court. The appointee is MacRosaan, a barrister, noted in Wednesday proceedings.
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Brisbane
MacRosaan
Supreme Court
Justice Lukin
Financial Chaos Crises Grip Paris as Recession Deepens
Paris reels under rapid financial collapse with wild currency swings, bankers' fears, and a government push to avert panic. Prices, taxes, and real estate see sharp shifts as authorities restrict price broadcasts and quell unrest amid heavy losses for dealers and workers.
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The
Recorder
Paris
France
Te Moturie
Pineney
Cesianed
Deeame Unet
DUI Hiler Tetrurteal
Regionulihe Pereos
Creo
Tte
Erowila Gulleren Ab
Walerlaw
Ommeo
Montmartre
Wirby Euler
Haun
Ax Uy
Crone
Sydney
Lannton
High German Hopes Expressed On Relating Germany Australia
Special Sun Herald correspondent reports Stresemann praising improving relations between Germany and Australia. He highlights Bruce’s statements on Germany joining the League and urges removal of the German migration ban. Welcomes Australian study visits to German institutes and exchange prospects, hoping for further economic and diplomatic progress.
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Benlin
Lenin
Gersching
Otter
Autralia
Germany
Advice to Unions Sparks Federal Powers Debate
A New South Wales executive of the Australian Labor Party objects to Bruce Proposals that would give the Federal Parliament powers to control unions. The manifesto warns such moves threaten trade liberties and could dictate union actions, close Labor journals, and deport Labor supporters.
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Wemnesday
Sydna
Wits
Wales
A. LP
Deserij
Bruce
Fifth Test Must Be Played Out Says Warner
The article notes that the fifth Test must continue to a result regardless of time, per P P Warner and the Marylebone Cricket Club stance. It references the Unbeaten Banner, mentions past tests in Australia and Manchester, and emphasizes the match cannot end in a draw. The text cites rules about a six day limit and the obligation to decide the rubber.
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London
Wen
Nistle
P.P. Warner
A. Bown
F. B. Lawes
Preston Warwix
Salt Warne
Marylebone
Austratia
Lancashire
Manchester
Lee
Australians win one day match in Scotland by 86 runs
Australians beat Scotland by 86 runs in a one day match at Gleneagles. Arthur Tichartson and Everett Wr? led the bowlers with strong showing as several team members played golf during a bracing Scottish holiday.
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Thesday
Scotland
Australia
Arthur Tichartson
Everett
Wael
Mr Alan Cobham Expected at Calcutta Amid Monsoon Weather
Amid delayed flights and monsoon conditions, Mr Alan Cobham is anticipated to reach Calcutta with travel updates showing expected stops at Galeuthe and Allahabad. Reports note plan to use smoke signals near a public meet on the Ganges at Pummna, with alighting point near a sacred gathering.
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Alan Cobham
Calcutta
United Service
Calgutta
Mian Gobhami
Galeuthe
Allahabad
Pest
pMonsoonal Weathier
MA Golan
Sis
Pummaa
Ganges
Pummna
Pinedo Seaplane Trial Ends in Tragedy
A seaplane trial near Pisa ends in fatality as wave impact injures Ui Alarahewe Li Pinedo and two others while Major Conti drowns. Whitley also descends from the craft during the test flight on a Tuesday in the Italian round.
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Pisa
Pinedo
Whitley
Major Conti
Royal visit delayed by voyage plans to Australia
London report says the Duke and Duchess of York may voyage to Australia by liner with no naval convoy. Inquiries about accommodation are unsettled and a warship is not planned to convey the liner despite past practice. The tour aims to minimize fatigue while showcasing hospitality, though climate and travel strains may affect timing.
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London
Duchess of York
Australia
Prince of Wales
Premier pledges hearty welcome for Duke and Duchess of York
Sydney reports the Premier promising a cordial welcome to the Duke and Duchess of York with full government support. Lang notes royal popularity across the Empire and confidence in continued loyalty to the Throne while the Royal Family remains active in duties.
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Sydney
Duchess of York
Prince of Wale
Lang
Australians to play two days match against Scotland
The Recorder reports a two day match in Glasgow with Australia due to play Scotland. Omitted from the tourists were Collins Macartney Hendry Richardson and Ellis. scores to lunch show Kurr Grimmett Parker and Ponsford among others, with Scotland’s Groves and Wier among dismissals listed.
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Recorder
London
Scotland
Glasgow
Collins
Macartney
Hendry
Richardson
Ellis
Kurr
Nol Umley Parker
Grimmett
Groves
Okiod
He Grimmett St Wier
H Ponsford Os
Bt Collins
Wot
Meighen accuses cabinet figures in customs scandal campaign
In Ottawa on the eve of a Sept elections, Arthur Meighen pledges a campaign focus on customs fraud. He alleges officials Bollin and Mackenzie King knew revenue losses hit 40 million dollars annually and criticizes recent appointee Lemieux as continuing the inquiry. Mackenzie King set to launch Liberal drive Friday night.
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Recorder
Ottawa
Arthur Meighen
Huse
Meighan
P. Bollin
Mackenzie King
Dominions
Francis Lemieux
Quebec
Jeane
Lord Byng
Canada
No Chance For Collins in Hospital Stay Hots Up
Special to The Recorder from London reports slim hopes for Collins as he remains in hospital. The piece notes uncertainties about plans at Manphonter and the Waverley Club decision affecting tryouts for Leneeters and Mer ing, with medical pain influencing actions and timing.
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Recorder London
Wediewlay
Tuulling
Manphonter Alows
de Shivids de Whites Tunisie
Gallins Stally
Collins
Waverley Glub
Te Reanon
Industrial Policy Denounced In Adelaide Speech
In Adelaide the state Bank trouble is called the blackest spot in militant trade by Mr R L Butler from the opposition in the House of Assembly. He says if the Government had passed its measures there would have been ruin instead of peace and credits Providence for prosperity. He questions the year end statement of 30 June 1926, noting an asserted £12,800 surplus hides rising expenditure by £1,485,886 over two years, accusing lack of economies. He defends liberties and criticizes Workmen's Compensation Bill.
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Adelaide
R. L. Butler
Butler
Wesleyan Conference votes to admit women on same terms
The Wesleyan Conference moves to allow women in the ministry under equal terms with men except they must resign upon marriage. A delegate questions why marriage should end a ministry call.
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London
Wesleyan Conference
Prolonged Youth Idea From London Chemical Confab
Special to The Recorder reports Sir Alfred Mond at a London chemical conference proposing that future discoveries will allow people to reach full senility and decay in harmony. He imagines morals and sex linked to chemistry, suggesting bodily lubrication and gland relations could extend youth though concerns over overpopulation would fade if this knowledge progresses.
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the Recorder
London
Alfred Mond
Alfred
Visit of Duke and Duchess of York Enthusiastically Welcomed
The Governor-General cables the King reporting broad public enthusiasm in Australia for the announced visit by the Duke and Duchess of York. The message notes widespread positive reaction across society and sections of the community.
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Omelbourne
Wedureiay
York
Australia
Wild Carouse Leads to Double Police Shootout in Muskogee
Special to The Recorder reports Valentine Cormack and Paul Davis, two Omaha police on special duty, raided a Muskogee Oklahoma "magashine" still. They drank and began a deadly spree, ambushing occupants and firing as ammunition ran low. Two men were killed and a woman wounded. five others injured, with three in serious condition. Davis is critically wounded and expected to die.
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Recorder
Omaha
Neb
Valentine Cormack
Paul Davis
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Davin
Snowbound District Threatens Vast Sheep Herd Loss
United Service reports the district of Santa Cruz remains completely snowbound as a thaw delay looms. Officials warn 40 percent of the region’s enormous sheep and cattle herds may be lost if conditions do not improve, while the wool market falls into chaos.
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United Service
London
Sante Crus
Rolled Into Fire Ends Aged Workman's Life Near Menindie
David Hamilton, 60, of Boola Boutt Station near Menindie, died from severe neck burns after a couch incident at a hotel. He was reportedly sleepily rolled into a fire at the grate and dragged to hospital, where he succumbed within hours. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Broken Hill
David Hamilton
Boola Boutt
Menindie
I Am
Menindle
Sewre
Broken Mill
Lerald
Dangers in Traffic in Adelaide City Assembly Debate
In Adelaide a statement by Mr J Guon in the Assembly warned that driving through King William Street at certain times is positively dangerous. He replied to Mr Richards who asked if a traffic bill would be introduced during the session.
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Adelaide
King William Street
J. Guon
Assembly
Richards
Animals at London Zoo Include Lions Monkeys and Rodents
A garbled report lists animals at London Zoo last year including a great lion two Indian hornbills a puma mongooses nine anteaters an American bison two kangaroos and about 60 rodents.
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London Zoo
Vertical Descent Aims to End Stalling Dangers
Special to The Hirecorder Captain Wil cokson of Imperial Airways stunned experts at Cricklewood by a near vertical descent from a few hundred feet in a new Handley‑P torpedo carrier designed to land aboard ships. The wing experiments claim to eliminate stalling dangers and prevent about 90 percent of accidents under perfect control.
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London
Wilcokson
Imperial Airways
Cricklewood
Influence of wine cited in trial of William Walker King
William Walker King, 23, appeared at the bar charged with drunken behavior after claiming too much cheap wine caused his hectic day. The case was pursued despite his assertion, with testimony noting his intoxication as the central factor.
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Broken Hill
William Waller King
Pastoral Poverty Sparked at Pastoral Commission
Wednesday testimony before the Pastoral Commission portrayed pastoralists as overtaxed and harassed by politicians. A. Brooks of G. and Brooks Ltd argued wealth among pastoralists is mythical and many would be better off investing in War Loan bonds. He warned Argentina’s beef market rise threatens Australia’s cattle and lamb trade.
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Pastoral Commission
Meo
A. Brooks
G. and Brooks, Ltd
Brooks
Australia
Europe
Bribery Inquiry in Adelaide Sits Through 24155 Questions
The Police Bribery Commission in Adelaide entered its thirtieth fourth day with 24 155 questions asked to 66 witnesses. Counsel for Phainclothes Cor Faston Dedman and others seeks two weeks to review evidence against the police while the police and independent witnesses prepare rebuttal. Roy Harold Butler testified alleging bribery of Detectives White and Melhuish and admitted no records of payments.
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Adelaide
Police Bribery Commission
Phainclothes Cor Faston
Dedman
Mamet
Hun
Roy Harold Butler
Costly Words Charged At Adelaide Police Court
Edward Thadgeus Sheehan faced Adelaide Police Court before Mr EB with using abusive language toward Constable White in Rentell Street on June 16. The magistrate noted a terrible record and imposed a fine of £5 10s 7d. Sheehan claimed past mounted police service at Peterborough Port Pirie and said he was not drunk, only three drinks, and asked a friend if Constables White and Lindsay were mentioned in a Bribery Commission inquiry.
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Adtilaide
Edward
Thadgeus Sheehan
Adelaide
Eb, M. Sabline
White
Rentell Street
Polios
Peterborough
Mark
Port Pirie
Arvak
Lindsay
Detective Fussel Bound for South Africa on Bendigo
Detective Samuel Fussel of the South African police arrived in Cape Town aboard the Bendigo with a prisoner. They will be unable to depart until August 25 when the Bendigo sails for South African ports.
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Adelaide
Samuel Fussel
Fem
Cape Town
Bendigo South Africa
Fussel
Bendigo
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