London Bridge Club Case Highlights Scandal and Judge’s View
In London the judge upheld the defendant in a suit over alleged breach of engagement at a West End bridge club. The ruling notes that many patrons, both men and women, spend long hours playing, drinking cocktails and whisky, and smoking cigarets. The plaintiff allegedly sold intoxicants disguising them as cigarettes, with one person smoking 440 cloves in a single sitting.
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Lonbon
Justice
Davendant
Justifica
Beuter
Betting in England Evidence at Inquiry
London Thursday report on the north of England constables conference testimony before a select committee on betting taxation. Chief Constable Caldwell favors taxing betting and credit regulation if government imposes a tax, while Day opposes street betting and football pools. Caldwell notes betting rose after the war, spans classes, and grows among women, with drunkenness linked to crime. he criticizes tips in newspapers for promoting betting.
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Londor
Thureday
Lucland
Galdwell
Liverdal UN
Caldwell
Day
Reuter
Football Umpires Now Under Police Protection
Football matches in Melbourne will have police protection for umpires and guards escort officials removing takings from grounds. The move follows stricter ties between football and law enforcement, with armored escorts planned for Saturdays games and larger crowds.
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Melbourne
Ferry Punt Sunk in Sydney Harbor Collision
In Sydney Harbor a ferry collision sank a vehicle punt named Benelon, causing the loss of four horses and three motor vehicles. The Burtingbar’s bow was damaged but all passengers and crew were rescued by ferries.
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Sydney
Wong
Farry
Stainess
Nori
Burring- Dar Creshot
Benelon
Eye
Oy Dassen
Farries
Burtingbar
Rum ship Yanktown seized as authorities move on syndicate
In New York and Newark this week authorities seized the rum ship Yanktown once tied to a United States despatch service fleet. The vessel, owned by a United States syndicate, was reportedly docked for fuel and provisions. Arrests were ordered for Jacob Kigoh and Nathan Searling and six others.
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New York
United States
Yanktown
United Tes Syndicate
Te Syndicats
New York Harbor
Drews
Jacob Kigoh
Nathan. Searling
Yenktown
Widow Haden Chambers to wed Royal Air Force officer
A notice from the United Service Agency in London announces the widow of Haden Chambers, Novello, is about to marry Sidney Hel of the Royal Air Force.
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United Service Agency 2 London
Haden Chambers
Novello
Fapialn
Sidney Hel
Royal Air Force
O Brien Released Then Re Arrested In London Court
Irish deportees including 42 women sailed for England after two months in Dublin prison. O Brien was discharged by the Court of Appeal but immediately re arrested as he left the building. A large escort of armed men accompanied the group to the steamer Holyhead bound.
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London
Wettesoay
Court of Appeal
Home
Habeds Cormus
O'Brien
Irian
England
Dublin
Holyhedd
Mountjoy
Atermer
Win
Tiey
Murdered Russian Delegate Arrives Amid Berlin unrest
The Russian delegate to the Lausanne conference M Voronaky was assassinated. His body was conveyed from the Bovlat embassy escorted by thousands of German communists with wreaths and red and black banners. The body was moved to a state alley then to the station for transport to Moscow. A large police force remained in readiness with no incident reported.
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Berlin
Voronaky
Lausanne
Lalle Sare
Bovlat Ambassy
Moscow
Reuter
Prohibition Council Opens Conference In Adelaide
The Australian Prohibition Council convened with 40 delegates in Adelaide to discuss the year's aims. President D. H. Smeaton emphasized the year's priorities and the need for broader support to secure prohibition, noting Queensland's political landscape and the challenge of achieving a favorable poll. Reverend J. Dawson described long debates in New South Wales, while A. Coombes cautioned that a lack of widespread sentiment could hinder any statewide referendum this year.
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Adelaide
Coun
Golope
D. H1
Smeaton
South Australiea Alliance
Sale
Commonwealth
A. Coombes
Queensland
J. Dawson
New
Beitosh Australian Woop Realisation Association Meeting
A meeting of the Beitosh Australian Woop Realisation Association discussed reducing capital from £49,075,879 to £13,744,988 and reducing 14,848,044 shares to 4 shillings each. Court authorization for the reduction was sought.
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Melbourne
Beitosh Australian Woop Realisation’ Association
Baivra
Wine sale note with scarce details
A clipped wine notice lists SPECIAL SELECTED WINE 2/ Bottle and FULL-BODIED BURGUNDY 1/ Bottle with pricing 2/8 and 2 Gall, but the fragment lacks clear context or venue. The text references hosties, GAL, and ale terms, implying a historical sale or advertisement with incomplete product descriptions.
Coal Strike IRS Threatens Loading Operations
Mr McDonala, secretary of the Northern Collieries Association, stated that no comment would be issued on the Australian motto Blackline. Home, secretary of the Northern Miners, said definite steps would be taken immediately to prevent loading of dolers affected by the strike.
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Bydney
McDonala
Northern Collieries' Associition
Northern Miners
Overseas London reports county cricket results
Yorkshire beat Middlesex by 60 runs as Kinver and Macauley starred for Yorkshire. Cambridge 4 for 50, Gloucester 9 for 411 declared, Momp-Sluice 9 for 455, Mead 406 not out led Northants. Quaife 124 helped Warwick declare. Notts 2 for 25 against Derbyshire. Kent and Oxford and Worcester vs Glamorgan abandoned due to heavy rain.
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London
Yorkshire
Kiiner
Macauley
Arawn
Cambridge
Essax
Gloucester
Mead
Northampton
Warwick
Quaife
Notts
Derbyshire
Carter
Kent
Oxford
Worcester
Glamorgdo
oWine
Hanter
Xirkwood's Five Play Tops London Qualifying Round
In the pom test for the £700 prize from Lead's News Erkwood's play led the second qualifying round with 68 5 67. Blake Wilson set a headingly course record. Duncan Mitchell Board Vardou and Sayazen also qualified while Ray and Massey failed to quality.
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London
Erkwood
Blake Wilson
Duncan
Mitchell
Board
Vardou
Sayazen
Ray
Massey
Cunitea
Servion
English Davis Cup Team Criticized For Key Selections
London reports a five nine member Davis Cup squad facing criticism for form and court suitability. Hertvar showed poor play while selectors faced blame for including promising but inconsistent Wheatley, who defeated Mavrogariate at Scarborough, per United Service.
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London
Pally Mail
Nat Fogotdauta
Hentvar
Dolst
Jondred D. P Wheatley
Mavrogariate
Inne
Scarborough
United Sérvice
Australian bowler shines with six for sixty at Cambridge
Australian AH White claimed six wickets for 60 runs in a match at Cambridge, delivering a standout performance for United Service. The concise report notes his decisive spell and the impact on the game's outcome.
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London
Wednesden
AH White
Cambridge
United Service
Battle Over Stewards Wages in Melbourne Arbitration
The Melbourne arbitration hearing sees stewards seeking a wage cut under the Commonwealth Arbitration Court while Marine Stewards Union counters with a demand for higher pay. The case reflects a clash over marine wages and union wage claims.
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Melbourne
Thursany
Ets
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Armistice prospects discussed by The Times
The Times correspondent reports in London that armistice talks in the Ruhr are advancing. France and Germany are urged to accept a cease of resistance and substantive negotiations with the Allies. Observers say a continued halt to defiance could bring peace closer, with France likely to press for a firm settlement.
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London
Germany
France
Railways Robbery Probe in Melbourne Court
Melbourne police report a railways robbery in which £2734 was stolen. Detective Othelm described the arrest of Frederick Chapels Daniels, who says he was forced at gunpoint to assist. Daniels was remanded until May 24 on £250 bail. a £2500 reward is offerred to help catch the other suspect.
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Melbourne
Frederick Chaples Daniels
Railways Department
Othelm
Stted Daniels
Railways
Queen's Bridge
Ollolm
Mystery at Christmas Hills spooky bush haunt grows
Residents of Guristas Hills near Melbourne report eerie events as strange streams in the bush inspire rumors of a mysterious animate haunting the area. Locals discuss sightings and fear, while authorities urge caution and seek explanations for the unexplained phenomena.
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Melbourne
Guristas Hilla
Hearioz
Empire Exhibition Plan Aims at Irrigation Settlement
A meeting of the Australian Exhibition Commission discussed proposals for a model irrigation settlement and an Australian health exhibit. A plan for an Australian restaurant within the partition was noted. Mr Pennington was deputed to consider display details and report back to the next commission meeting.
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Pennington
SLE A
Unknown Intelligense test question in examination
A fragment notes a quiz item asking to resolve a garbled phrase about a widow and a vegetarian. The readable lines indicate test context and a single answer choice mentioning a dean and vegetarian identity. No clear public figure or event is established.
Postal Heads Salaries Consideration In Commonwealth Service
Adelaide witnesses tell the Commonwealth Public Service Arbitrator of proposed salary increases for state heads of branches. Edwin Johns, ex Port Pirie, now mail superintendent in Adelaide, argues for £650 to £800 yearly, with a £300 boost over postmasters, outlining heavy duties and responsibilities. The deputy postmaster general says resignation from the postmaster role would be preferable to continuing. The inquiry was adjourned.
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Adelaide
Atlee Hunty
Postmaster-General's Department
Tor’ Lee Pilldgrs
Edwin’ Johms
Formarly
Port- Pike
Adelaide Postal de Partment
Ne Tad
Ser
Vite Agia
Weltten
Gederal
Bort Pirie
Port Adelaide
Youths convicted in armed robbery case in Sydney
Two youths aged 49 and 19 were found guilty of robbing a store while armed with revolvers. They received prison terms of 48 months. The incident involved a revolver, a cash drawer theft, and £16 10s stolen.
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Sydney
Jon Parker
Ernest ‘McAuley
Arthur Gower
Victorian Returned Soldiers Oppose Ryoo Appointment
The Victorian branch of the Returned Soldiers League resents appointing V. H. Ryoo, a South Australian returned soldier, as coordinating officer to the Empire Exhibition Commission. The League argues any suitable returned soldiers should fill the role.
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Melbourney
Ieagie
V. H. Ryoo
Jeague
Queensland elections brisbane late state vote reading
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Brisbane state elections with party seats and early results. Mentions Labour Party United Party Country Party and unclear counts. No coherent names, dates, or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
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