Price of bread and wheat corner in Commons debate
Reuters reports in London that Sir Kingsley Wood raised bread price and wheat corner allegations in Parliament. Sidney Webb attributed higher flour prices to poor harvest prospects in Canada and the United States. Wood noted London flour up a penny and blamed speculators, while Hannon blamed American speculation. Webb said he knew of no speculation but noted general caution of markets when a scare looms.
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Reuters Service
London
House of Commons
Kingsley Wood
Sidney Ebb
Canada
United States
P. J. H. Hannon
America
Webb
Atlantic
Orsova Delayed At Fremantle Harbor
The Orsova arrived in Fremantle harbor at 10 o clock this morning after delays yesterday. Passengers held an agitation meeting and sent a protest to the Prime Minister by wireless. They claim the boat could have been boarded by the pilot and immigration officials and that the lifer was prevented from coming aboard.
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Fremantle
Ayer
Orsova
Fremantle Harbor
Brace
Protector MacDonald Suggests Negotiation at Caledon Bay
Darwin reports Protector of Aborigines Robert MacDonald proposes he precede a search party to Caledon Bay to negotiate with Aborigines believed to hold two women survivors of the wrecked steamer Douglas Mawson. He aims to secure release amid calls for restraint and careful handling of the mission.
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Darwin
Robert MacDonald
Bowen Straits
Aborignes Department
Caledon Bay
Douglas Mawson
Missing Union Official ADELAIDS Inquiry For Fraser Secretary Searched
Inquiries proceed for Mr Li Fraser secretary of the Builder Journners Federation as welfare and whereabouts of officials remain unclear. Former organiser Mr G Hue acted as acting secretary amid unsettled leadership and ongoing efforts to locate missing union records.
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Adelaids
Wetheday
Li Fraser
Builder Journners Federation
G.hue
Allied Conference Bankers Demands on German Loan
London reports show Mr Ramsay MacDonald and the Cabinet meeting as Allied delegates progress on the 40 million pound German loan. Bankers insist the security guarantees are insufficient, influencing French leaders and threatening the Dawes plan. Subcommittees work tonight to prepare restoration of the German economy for tomorrow’s talks.
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Reuter
London
Ramsay MacDonald
M Herriot
Reuters Pari
Germany
M. Herriot
Arc Novelle
France
le Matin
Dawes
Versailles
Executive Council reshapes ports and railway oversight
In a historic move the Executive Council disbands the combined Harbour and Railway Department authority. The reform consolidates oversight under the Pacentive Council of Commissioners. Key figures include Ek Patyabar and Deputy Chairman WolF Taylor as the new leadership.
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Railway Department
Morgan
Pacentive
Faflowine Canthissionerss
Ek Patyabar
Chainsaw
Talat
Wolf Taylor
Boy Farm Immigrants Ills Reported Slaying
Adelaide report states Terence Patrick Vogarty, a boy farm immigrant, was killed by H. W. Barnes near Waits Eyre Peninsula after an assault on Barnes and a struggle with a van as authorities investigated the fatal incident. Witnesses and officials are processing the event with ongoing inquiries.
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Adelaide
A. A. Kirkpatrick
Terence Patrick Vogarty
H. W. Barnes
Eyre Peninsula
Barnes
Westminster Singers Delight at Institute Fal Concert
The Westminster Glee Singers led by Mr Edward Branscrobe thrilled a packed Institute audience with flawless vocal purity. Sweet boy sopranos, strong tenor and bass, plus senior and choir members, delivered a varied programme including solos, choruses, and the familiar carol Hail Smiling Morn. The performance, praised for its artistic unity and expressive tone, earned hearty audience approval and promises a return engagement tonight.
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Edward Branscoibe
Westminster
Yale
Giles Smingers
Tony
Australis
Merrie Englund
Pirie
Willy
Alhor
Gilbert Greaves
Walter
Cecil Rickwood
Ronald Thompson
Donald Mold
St Paints Cathedral
Londen
Mifeed Ganninetian
Gineinehune
Orient
Smailine
Ellis Vigard
Legur
Mes
Cunninghiemy
Meo Cunningham
Amir
Wal Lowry
Martin Lavdente
Wali Unis
Sapaine Solow
Alfred Sayin
Mageamne
Reid
Gouningham
Fencore
Linke
Tammy
Vaisou Sones
Cunningham
Gellaver
Pi Bevin
Alfred Coombe Ton
Bark
Edmund Walter
Wiee
Wera
Donald Reid
Mometonka
Arthur Lathlean
Loch Lemon
Eis Vinerd
Peter Piper
Alfred Canalxehani
Bunchy Top Ravages Banana Plantations Across State
Five years after state efforts to reestablish veteran banana plots on the northern border, the disease known as bunchy top has left most plantations decimated with many trees failing and only a few sturdy survivors remaining.
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Agricultural Department
Bankuli
al F
Bruce Page Pact Talks Stir Political Warmth
Melbourne reports indicate party managers from both sides are negotiating to avoid electoral conflict. Bruce and Page discuss a conditional agreement to form a joint government and modify unity clauses while candidates for Richmond and neighboring seats are named as possible contest participants.
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Melbourne
Betce
Manes
Telegrams recount failed raid on bank safe at town hall
Telegrams describe a Wednesday attempt by Winglirs to raid a site at Wuielavee Town Hall. A strong room door withstood an explosion while a 190 pound and 90 pound gaps are noted. government savings bank priahlisted-selignite was involved. The exact outcome remains unclear.
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Winglirs
Wuielavee
Alleged Monopoly Inquiry Opens After Adjournment
The Board questions whether a local roofing firm alliance unlawfully harms the public. Ferguson for Neotug Tiles Limited concedes a combination exists but denies public detriment. The inquiry adjourned to allow examination of company documents.
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My. Ferguson
Neotug Tiles, Limited
Masonic Installation In Sydney Town Hall
A notable Masonic ceremony took place in Sydney Town Hall with many visitors and several dignitaries. Deputy Grand Master John Gosnston and Grand Lodge officials presided, amid traditional rites and formal proceedings marking a high level of fraternity activity.
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Uys
Sydney Town Hall
John Gonlston
New South Wales
Willian Pypampsin
Guilty Verdict In Cheque Forgery Case At Darlinghurst
Edgar Stevenson, engineer to the AlnSambin Council, faced charges of uttering and forging a cheque in New South Wales. The Crown alleged he arranged cash from a bank, with Stevens being tried for fraud and uttering a forged instrument. The case centered on a cheque passed at a Darlinghurst court, yielding a verdict of guilty amid financial misconduct allegations.
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Darlinghurst
Sinus
Edgar Stevenson
AlnSambin
Mal Stevenso
Sisallis
Kyyy Stevenson
Faye
WG. Mahony
Mastritlin
Bruce
Australia
Britain
Tale
Austr Ha
E. Ky Bowen
Wire
England
D. Watking
Ger
Buchanan Wins South Australian Billiard Championship Again
Wednesday in Adelaide W. H. Buchanan defeated FH Hines in the final of the South Australian Amateur Billiard Championship by 1800 to 1321. This marked Buchanan’s second title, having previously won in 1922 and losing the next year to Hin.
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Adelaide
W. H. Buchanan
FH Hines
Buchanan
Hines
Hin
Ryder and Ryder host children singing contest start
Ryder and Ryder stage a singing competition for children with a planned kickoff on Toni. A playful note titled Yes, we have no bananas appears in the preview, signaling a light hearted, school year style event.
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Ryder
Toni
Austral
Opening of the Twenty-fifth Sith Australia Parliament
Adelaide reports the opening of the Twenty-fifth Parliament of Sith Australia with twelve new Labor members in the House of Assembly and no new Liberal members. Hawke will move and Shepherd will second the Address-in-Reply. Council figures Carr and Gluyas to move and second. The session will be formal with oaths, Governor's address, and debate on major reforms.
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Adelaide
Sith
Legislative Council
Messrs
J. Carr
T. Gluyas
House of Assembly
Henry Barwell
Hourin
Staly Bank
Soldiers Settlement debate calls for Royal Commission
Melbourne report shows the government seeking a Royal Commission to examine soldier statements on settlement schemes. The conference agreed to push for a wide review by the commission, with the Lands minister and Labor government backing the request for formal inquiry.
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Melbourne
Lanterente
UW. Bailey
Labor
Staty Coloiet
Antwerp Diamond Reform Redefines Brilliance
Two Antwerp artisans in a dim shop claim a new diamond cutting method increases reflections from 175 to 585 and minimizes waste chips. They plan to extend control, awaiting revolutionizing industry before selling American rights.
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Antwerp
Debates Over Defence Equipments and Cruisers in Parliament
In the House MPs clash over naval construction costs and timelines. The Defence Equipment Bill faces amendments about delaying cruiser orders and pursuing domestic versus British shipbuilding, with estimates differing by several millions and years.
British Eleven Named to Tour Australia From Hobbs Omission
Reuters reports a British cricket squad for the Australia tour with 12 to 15 players under manager CN Teone. Key selections include Lilligar Chapman Bryanhemi Sateliffe Woolley Hendren Tate Tyldesley Strudwick and others. Hobbs declined to tour and Hearne was doubtful, prompting a selection focused on players likely to go to Australia.
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Reuter
London
Australia
A. R. Lilligar
Sussex
A. P. Chapman
Berk
J. Bryanhemi
Sateliffe
Yorkshire
Sandham
Surrey
BE. Woolley
Kent
W. Hendren
Middlesex
Tate
R. Tyldesley
Lancashire
Strudwick
South Africa
Manchester
Gillian MacBryan
Sandhan
Woolley
Hendren
Geary Duckworth
Tyldesley
Ty Weslyyurl
Roy Kilney
H Ot G. Leveson-Gower
Hobbs
Hearne
Stranded Party Rescued After Carnac Island Suffering
In Fremantle a wrecked boat crewed by Horace Martin Watts, his son Horace Norman Watts, and George Barker survived a gale after their open boat was cast ashore on Carnac Island. Pilot boat Lady Forrest reached them after three hours. Constable Howard rowed a dinghy and saved the trio amid heavy seas and rock strewn shores. They survived on fish and shags eggs and longed for tobacco.
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Fremantle
Lady Forrest
Horace Martin Watts
Horace Norman Watts
George Barker
Carnac Island
Captain Rivers
Haters
Howard
Alleged Conspiracy Case Plunges Sydney Officials Back
In Sydney on Wednesday seven union officials accused of conspiracy were remanded again after a brief hearing. The men secured bail as the case reopened and jurists debated the defendants large. The Transport Workers strike and the Port Lyttleton affair were cited in Parliament as questions arose about compensation for costs. Ravin responded firmly to inquiries about government payments.
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Sydney
Me Bator
Mimy Greatlone
Legislative Assembly
Davis Cup changes proposed by Lawn Tennis Association
At a London meeting the Lawn Tennis Association advised that match conditions allow grass or other surfaces for courts and that surface, rewind court type, and ball be decided by the draw. Residentially qualified players may represent their birth nation after two years. Current rules require grass unless agreed otherwise.
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Council of the
Lawn Tennis Association
London
Australia
South Africa
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