Government to establish a Food Council in Britain
In the House of Commons, Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin said the government will adopt the Food Commission’s recommendations and set up a Food Council to implement the Commission’s plan. Discussion touched on the Commonwealth and the appointment of a new Governor‑General of Australia, with officials noting political considerations should be kept out of such decisions.
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Bewber
London
Stanley Baldwin Prime
House of Comons
Food Commission
Food Council
Johnston
Labor
Orither
Australia
Commonwealth
Lord Stonehaven
Ormaby Gore
Polenstoy
Ormsby Gore
Lusa ‘Stonehaven
Silk tax imposed by parliament with broad support
In London on Wednesday the silk tax passed by a substantial majority after rejecting several delay amendments. Winston Chu ni supported duties as a boost to Britain's silk industry, and the measure was adopted by 190 votes to 135.
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London
de Lois
Winston Chuni
Singapore base expenses inquiry warns of 73000 pounds
The government inquired into expenses connected with the navi bas of Singapore excluding protecting measures. The sum to date is stated as £73,000.
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Py Ie
Singapore
Italian Aviators Honored in Melbourne Civic Welcome
Wing Commander di Pinedo and Signor Campanelli were greeted at Melbourne Toll Hall by the Lord Mayor in a large, representative gathering. Speakers praised their successful flight and the aviators received warm admiration from the civic audience.
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Melbourne
Thurssey
di Pinedo
Signor Campanelli
Melbourn Toll Hall
Steamer Gyrena Refloated After Stranding at Wellington
The steamer Gyrena, stranded at the entrance to the Wanganui river on May 2, was refloated yesterday using compressed air. It remains damaged with a broken back and is reported to be abandoned by the vessel’s owners.
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Wellington
Angleton Petruleum Cvn Pauy
Gyrena
Withganui River
Lyil
Risdon Park Men and Ladies Night Event Noted
Fragmentary OCR mentions Risdon Park and a Saturday night event for men and ladies, with unclear details about the Laniquet and participation of men. The readable text points to a local social gathering or sports night at Risdon Park.
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Risdon Park
Foreign Launch Attacked Amid Canton Fighting
Report from Canton says Chinese forces fired on a steam launch carrying Mr Crompton Mrs Crompton Mr Montgomery and Mr Ogden while attempting to cross the river. Mrs Crompton wounded in the elbow as American marines land at Honored Island to protect the Americas Christian College. A 21 member committee was formed by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to aid mediation between municipal council and strikers as the union seeks settlement amid widespread hunger relief funds.
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Reuter
Hong Kong
Canton
F. A
Crompton
Montgomery
Ogden
Oreas
Crampton
Honord Island
Americas Christian College
Shanghai
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
General Union of Education, Labor, and Commerce
Peking
Tiensin
South Seas
Mexico
La Morte Trio Daring Act At Alhambra Theatre
The La Frio riders perform on a ten to sixteen foot saucer track revealing riders to the audience. They circle in unison and in opposite directions while the saucer rises and gyrates mid air. A motor cycle stunt is promised for the evening show.
Tething New at the Alhambra
The Alhambra screens a late silent feature starring Thomas Ji and Freddie, produced by Ince. Freddie leads a fast moving seven reel comedy with Louise Fazenda and Syd Chaplin in a lively team as the cast keeps the audience in constant mirth.
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Thomas Ji
Tace
Ahambra
Seal
Ince
Freddie
Buson
Louise Fazenda
Syd Chaplin
Ford Sterling
Ghester Conklin
Prests Dress Tweeds Clearance With Special Values
Prests ltd offers dress tweeds marked 6/11 and 7/6 to clear while stock lasts. 40 in dress tweeds priced 4/11 and 5/1 per yard, blankets full size for double beds at 45s per pair, jersey silk fronts in assorted colours marked 8/6 but cleared at 4/11 each, special values in women’s all wool combinations singlets and spencers.
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Jersey
Amery Outlines British Trade Strength and Empire Links
At a luncheon of the Imperial Council of Commerce Mr. Amery cites 32 to 165 million pounds yearly trade gaps between Britain and other regions, noting Europe and non Europe imports. He highlights Dominions like Australia spending over 480 million on British goods and urges retaining Economic Conference preferences for Empire welfare.
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Reuter
London
Wkednesdas
Imperial Council of Commerce
Mr. Amery
Great Britain
Europe
Dominions
Amery
Australia
Economic Conference
Anderson and Lycett win in first round doubles clash
London reports J C Anderson of Austria and A Lycett defeat Eliott Erdith 6-2 6-3 in Beckingham Kent in the lawn tennis championship. Anderson, a strong masterful player, is expected to reach the Wimbledon finals stages.
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London
Weunes
Beckemhain
Kent
J. C. Anderson
Austr
A. Lycett
Eliott Erdith
Anderson
Evs
Furcl Ini
Detectives Uuelm and Macpherson Lose Appeals
The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed the appeals of Detectives Uuelm and Macpherson against their conspiracy convictions. Their counsel asked that sentences date from May 28, but the Chief Justice refused, citing the gravity of the offense and the leniency of prior sentences. Both men received deductions, calmly.
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Melbourne
Court of Criminal Appeal
Uuelm and Macpherson
Letteway
Agitation Over Commonwealth Vessels Spurs Sydney Labor Row
In Sydney a large crowd gathers at the shipping masters’ office seeking work while a renewed push in the press calls for action by the Seamen’s Union to contest the Commonwealth “black” vessels plan. The dispute risks a broader coastal labor clash if demands are not met.
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Sydney
Australian land settlement plans and immigration guidance
Reuter reports on a government program to spend 34.0 million pounds to settle 130000 people in Australia over several years. It discusses state differences in opportunity, with notes on Queensland, West Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and advice for British workers.
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Commonwealth
Daily Express
Queensland
West Australia
West
New South Wales
South Australia
Tilden Secures Release for Davis Cup Matches
William Tilden gains release from a newspaper syndicate clause to cover Nations championships and Davis Cup matches, enabling him for the September International competition. Edward Moss, secretary of the United States Lawn Tennis Association, made the announcement and said Tilden will get first consideration for the American team to defend the cup.
Anderson poised for Wimbledon title comeback
The Sporting Life reports Anderson in good form at Beckenham and expected to win the Wimbledon championship for Australia. His forehand remains strong and his backhand has sharpened, suggesting he is no longer a one-stroke player despite French opposition.
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Australian Press Association
London
Sporting Life
Anderson
Beckenham
Wimbledon
Australia
Four-Yacht Race to Papeete Sets Sail
The lone yacht race to Papeete begins this afternoon with four entrants Mariner Idatin Bloisr and Shawnee. They anticipate completing the voyage in about twenty days.
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Reuter
San Pramisou
Papeete
Statu
Mariner
Idatin
Bloisr
Shawnee
British Food Council draftsman refuses prime minister offer
Mr H F Coulter declined the invitation to chair the new Food Council and has retired from civil service. The reason remains undisclosed.
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London
H. F. Coulter
New Food Council
Civil Service
Welter Divided and Big Fields Expected at Victoria Park
Saturday racing at Victoria Park features large fields with at least 66 Welter weights and a seven race programme. Buzz is favored in the Hurdle, while King's Pardon and Pistol Grip loom in the Licensed Victuallers Handicap. other top contenders include Gunyap Fine Time Ella Simon Rama Anton and Mupions in various events. The final selections highlight Buzz, King’s Pardon, Pistol Grip, and Shanky in key races with Park Acre and Kilnman among potential standouts.
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Victoria Park
Clu
Buzz
Bowman
Melbourne
Tongarra
M McFarlane
Pianola
Dem
Silver Heart
Ella Simon
DEVOE
Raybank
Sibalys
Biskwa
Waiparie
King's Pardon
Ethelton
Rama Anton
Kalronan
Shanky
the Loaming
Moroccan Evacuations Amid Frontline Pressures
Reports state French forces under heavy enemy pressure inflicted penetrations of the line. In response the commander ordered the evacuation of civilians from the southern area as a precautionary measure. The move, described as calm by authorities, aims to reduce civilian risk amid ongoing operations.
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Pris
Federal Parliament Security Proposals and Debates
Melbourne reports resume of House of Representatives sitting with notices of Bills to amend wartime acts and land tax laws. Prime Minister defends address in reply while Opposition backs broader discussion on tariff, North-South railway, defence, and Geneva protocol. Senate adjourns after debate on the Address in Reply.
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Melbourne
Thursias
House of
Earle Page
Bruce
W. G. Hill
Leasy
South Australia
North South Railway
Red Hill
Port Augusta
Tas
Forde
Queensland Agricultural Council
Chariton
Wien
W. M. Hughes
Hughes
Seamen's Union
Smen
Walsi
Jalansen
Aio J
England
Australia
Vlaimine
Ne Lybor
Menti
Killen
New States
New South Wales
Tralla
E. Riley
Strong Speeryi
Brace
Mr. Hughes
Senate
British Foreign Secretary Cautions on French Note Content
London Wednesday Mr Austen Chamberlain Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs advised avoiding public comment on the alleged contents of the note sent to Germany. He said negotiations with the French Government followed the League of Nations guidance and mirrored statements in Parliament on March 24.
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Router
London
Wodmisday
Austen Chamberlain
Germany
Council of the
League of No
Law of Commons
Randwick Acceptances For Saturday Chief Races
AJ C Steeple lists acceptances for Randwick races on Saturday including Plying Handicap six furlongs with contenders such as Coleus Chalterbox Periwou Luss and others like Tressie Arcant fo x y Bathus Helois Sounston Coogan Lad and King Howard among the field.
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Sydney
Randwick
Coleus
Chalterbox
Mery
Janitor
Threeusta
Sunbur=t
Absurdum
Master Cagoj
Dreblah
Tressie
Arcant
Foxy
Bathus
Helois Sounston
Waracre
Coogan Lad
A.J
Steeple
Malol
Minterne
King Howard
Alegar
Grand Ureitin
Mumblehens
Mailman
Collision in Harbor Sinking of Tug Ellips by Steamer
A coastal steamer sank the small tug Ellips in calm harbor conditions. The crew were rescued unharmed and taken to safety with no injuries reported.
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Sydney
Hazour
Eellps
Maitland Mercury editor Thomas Pierce reported dead
A Sydney telegram announces the death of Thomas Pierce editor of the Maitland Mercury. Pierce formerly served as Consul in Brisbane and in Ade.
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Sydney
Mrr. Thomas & Pierce
Maitland Mercury
Brisbane
Pact Not Signed Evacuation of Cologne Zone Tied to German Compliance
In the House of Commons undersecretary said Allies will order evacuation of the Cologne zone once Germany completes military requirements from the July 4 note. Prime Minister Baldwin indicated the security pact would be analyzed only after full Allied evacuation, as Britain and France consider basic pact principles and seek alignment on joint action.
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Reuter
London
House of Commons
Fo Men
Cologne
Germany
Stanley Baldwin
Balgtiny
Plot
Ministo
France
Reuter Lusdan
Mitberto Hus
Great Britain
Dominion Leaders Deal on Security Pact Progress
Geneva dispatch reports Dominiums weigh a security pact with Germany and Britain amid negotiations. Italy’s Mussolini may sign after progress on the talks, while President Briandus heads to Paris to coordinate with Allied powers.
Murder charge against Jack Maxwell O'Shea at inquest
Melbourne coroner commits Jack Maxwell O'Shea and Heennes of the United States Hotel Garitam for trial on the charge of murdering John Henry Dodd on the night of May 17. O'Shea heard a number of men behind him and a shot was fired from a window to frighten the crowd. Dodd was fatally wounded.
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Melbourne
Thursda
Jack Max
Well O'Shea
Heennes
United States
Garitam
John Henry Dodd
O'Shea
Jim
Vodd
New German Highway Plans Sighted Along Rhine Route
German provincial authorities arranged for four mile long road construction between Aix-la-Chapelle and Duisburg. The plan, intended for motor trade use, passes through Sygne and Dusseldorf with town and village support. Government aid was requested as representatives from affected areas meet to discuss financing and national adoption of future motor tracks for economy.
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Vonterendes
Rhine
Germany
O Sis
Aix-la-Chavellé
Duisburg
Sygne
Dusseldorf
Man of the future warned by American professor
An American professor offers a provocative forecast describing future men as flat-footed bald-headed spineless and featureless while becoming slaves to their women folk in a sharply satirical remark.
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Reyer
Uthowshil
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Rome
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Tilden
British Food Council
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Mamhin
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Park Acre
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Mupions
Fiat
Kilnman
Lord Selpaw
Vera K
Gorbadine
Arcady
Cadelgo
Daisy Colengy Hue
Whelan
Antoumaze
Biabung
Jigutisford
Federal Parliament
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Ululilia
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Geneva
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