Mayor balks at apology amid council suspension dispute
In a heated council session, Aldermen debated whether a suspended member owed a fine and if an apology from that member could be accepted. The mayor refused to promise an apology, while the clerk noted the council’s legal stance and possible adjournment as the case tied to Dr. Foren’s absence and a pending injunction.
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esStigian Ag Abanhischoes Fretidiately
Arte E Dewenhardt
Bovis
Dr. Cottey
Ty-Lavel
Basie
Gr. Goffey
Coumnell
Cain
Gomel
M Sudn
Co Porgue
Tnder Beuinney
Foren
Saufe
Apelesy
Ald
Thhsadgold
Forein
Ald Munro
Abe Counell
Lendetlix
Gr Perean
Gr Coffey
Deyon Dohall
Sharpe
Caunell Dare
Oldey Atom
Counel
Barobeier
Ohio
Rain Disrupts Match Amid Weather Disarray
Continuous rain caused play to be abandoned as competitors faced delays. Scores show Grimmett and Leyland among top performers with contributions from Beckett, Walker, and Macauley, while Sundries piled up for a late tally. Weather curtailed operations and reshaped the day’s action.
Weak on Scriptural Dicing in Sheffield Team Tour
Amusing local report from Sheffield describes a cricket team breakfast, quirky prize, and players guessing fund sources. The piece details confusion over expenses, a clerical father, and plans to sail to Liverpool for an early train, noting several delays and misheard names amid a prior tour.
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Shedfield
St. Howard
Vickers, Ltd
Ihm Wook
Colfer
Priza
Mieir
Sexplain
Woodfall
Liverpool
Ehloh
Beday
Bert
Coal Trouble Sparks Miners Conference Plan
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate miners consider positions as funds diminish and a conference of all lodges may be held. Mentions of Sygate Ware Dink Mivens and BD L not clearly defined in the readable text. A meeting took place today with a decision pending on coordinating area lodges.
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Decis
Dod
Taaeeaay
Sulphur Fumes Trouble Pirie West Residents Face
Local residents in Pirie West report persistent sulphur fumes from nearby smelters last week. Council and Mayor discussed approaches with the smelter management to reduce smoke, aiming to ease harm to gardens and plants. The company promised to act but delays and renewed complaints prompted calls for stronger action and quicker measures.
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Pont” Piriemown
Bondy
Wiattoy
Por Pirie West
Netus
Pirig West
Hitzgueald
Botley
Cr Gothay
Pirie
Asai An-Tng
Filagerabd
Walla
Lin Quay
Sjestrom Saidiharazon
Aielstés’ Chemical Co
Cresco. Fertilmers
Dames Beimy
Minstir
Gaud Teaulls
Fragmentary Gazette Item on London Glasgow Plot Details
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names like Seevine London Stontay and Geng Watfarer with references to Neon donomnost and Lord Akes. It hints at a legal dispute or statute, a “Land Justice” Discow and a Tigh Com position, with scattered phrases about trial or remedy and Ragland.
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Seevine
London
Stontay
Geng Watfarer
Glasgow
Lord Akes
USA
Statute
Fai
Hppetithe Sietira
Doos
Smight Ie Rssarh
Lighting Service Fails Amid Shifts In Power at Gran
A local power disruption left Swiers in darkness during a public event at the Gran civic center. Generators failed as officials and a large crowd gathered near the wharf area, causing a pause in activities and prompting a swift response from utility crews and the Port Authority.
Miss Amy Johnson Aims For Darwin Flight Milestone
United Seeview reports Miss Amy Johnson departed from Seelock for a record attempt bound for Darwin. The cablegram from Tort Thouson, secretary of State for Air,祝 confirms support and outlines progress toward Australia.
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United Seeview
Calculta
Amy Johnson
Raazaon
Seelock
Darwin
Brireu
India
Sorafis
Australis
Miss Johnson
Tort Thouson
Air
Press Laudatory on Miss Johnson Flight
London papers celebrate Miss Johnson as airwoman and skilled mechanic. They praise her stamina in India’s monsoon season, highlighting her journey after Calcutta as the hardest part of her voyage with her aircraft Sir Alan Cobham.
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London
India
Wheat harvest forecast and rainfall update
A garbled report discusses wheat production estimates, noting December projections of 83 million bushels may be realised. It mentions rainfall forecasts around Teloyrieu and delaying farm work. The piece references UNL, associations, and ongoing weather impacts on seeding and crop strength.
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Stakaviaian
Teloyrieup
Furmory
Severe gales lash Melbourne suburbs causing damage
Strong winds sweep Melbourne and outer suburbs smashing windows and toppling trees. Ports report ships delayed and damage tally expected around £1000. Telegraph services disrupted. fires and telephone lines affected as coastal areas endure the storm.
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Melbourne
Feros
Ani
Aseelee
Astinn
Severe seas demolish baths and flood streets in Melbourne
A chaotic OCR fragment shows huge seas causing destruction across Melbourne and Sydney with damaged buildings, submerged streets, and residents facing rising water. It mentions Mr J. Ricite and others amid waves and ruined quarters, with references to Britain and Adelaide in a stormy narrative.
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Malou
Sydney
Great Britain
Syanny
Amd
Adelaide
N. Geode
Moning
Bork Melbourne
Moose
Marriage and Divorce Reform Proposed at Melbourne Conference
Womart voters urged Commonwealth legislation on marriage and divorce to coordinate divergent state laws. The Australian Federation of Women Votes read a report urging unified rules, aiming to reduce inequities and align acts across states. Prime Minister Me Jo Squilin was approached on the matter.
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Melbourne
Me Jo Squilin
Bradford Textile Strike Faces Uncertain Trade Prospects
London report outlines looming Bradford textile strike threatening next year’s trade. The piece notes disrupted shipments and potential gains for other markets as producers consider contingency actions amid wildcat labor activity and economic pressures.
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Bratford
London
Mystery Fear After Nighttime Murder at Adelside
In a May 1952 report from Adaleside a man was shot during a dispute at a shop. Police say the deceased suffered head and neck wounds from a firearm, dying from bleeding after the attack. The suspect, named Bland, is in custody awaiting further inquiry as investigators press for motive and details of the confrontation.
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Straeles
Adela
Phey
Ustody
Mrancis
Nelaia
Uni
Ming
Sittines
Indian Situation: Now Under Control
The brief item notes the British Indian government under Lord Wavell or similar figure, claiming a stabilizing move amid threats of lawlessness and unrest. It mentions confiscated or disrupted facilities and the impact of Mahatma Gandhi's arrest on the situation, with hopes of improvement.
Wireless telephony and European calls announced
The director of postal and telegraph services Mr H B Beoway stated a new wireless telephone service will start tomorrow, enabling calls to Belgium and Turkey via Holland at rates around £3.4 per minute with minimums. Holland calls around £2.5 per minute with minimums, total call value to date about £22,000, with expected growth as customers adopt the service.
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Posle
H. B. Beoway
Kat
Belgium
Hayie
Asiable
Holland
Helghum
Halland
Crown
Evirstas Witelesay
Amateur Golf Entry At St Anattwa May Twenty Six
British golf report lists entries for the Amateur Championship at St Andrews on May 26. Notable players include American Michael Scott and others from Royal Melbourne and Canada. The field features competitors from England Wales and South Africa as the event unfolds with entrants named Campbell Christie Hursh Pall and French Canadian players among the lineup.
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Saa Soeagar
Ye Hathioene
Velondi
Gole Chamii
St. Anattwa Enginaing
Ind
Otters
Michael“Scoltani
SiuePoerson Royal
Melbourney
TH. Campbell
Christehursh
Pall
Halite
Cenadlan
South Atrirga
Endisn Snesreer
Fighting in China Report on Nanking Troop Advances
Fragmentary note reports United Service dispatches from Shanghai and Nanking noting troops advancing north of the Yangtze with claims of some units gaining ground and a possible capture of a port or fortification. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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United Service
Shanghal
Tuncay
Apyyrer
Nanking
Poll tax moiety debate roils Port Pine council
Town clerk explained the poll tax moiety cost for the previous year and projected for the current year. Citizens questioned the amount while supporters argued the town should cover policing costs. council approved the motion to reduce or adjust the levy.
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Jose Dumm
Federal Finance Report From Canberra and Mackay
Federal finance report from Canberra and Mackay outlines receipts and expenditures paid through March including a by product period. It notes a public debt and a large total for the year with figures cited for the revenue and expenses.
Prohibition Deputation Movements Against Liquor Bars
Anglicans plan a deputation against liquor bars, with MEGBOURNE noted for Tuesday. Goes into church synod authority and steps to close bars, appointing laymen to represent the cause.
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Megbourne
Anglorm Synod
Hogany
Cabcpel
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