State Politics Proposed Audit Form Discussed in Adelaide
In Adelaide on Thursday the idea of presenting annual state and commonwealth accounts in a simplified form was raised. Mr Gunn Prenuer supported unified statements for all departments including the Commonwealth Bank, citing New Zealand practice to aid public understanding. opposition members indicated this could reveal financial positions more clearly.
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Adelaide
Gunn 'Prenuer
Wid- Jaty Bruce
Ub Ti Nicree
Guad Sed
New Zealand
Simi Tinh
Caine
New Cruisers For Australian Navy Split Between England and Australia
The Federal Cabinet decided one of the two new cruisers will be built in England and the other in Australia. An interchange of personnel and resources between the two countries will accompany the shipbuilding. The plan aims to speed production and share expertise across the empire.
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England
Melbourne
Austral
Austra Dusinge
Wtseel
The Fail of the Sea at Ay Allmambrsy Theatres
The beautifully colored picture The Fail of the Sea will be screened tomorrow night at Austral and Alhambra Theatres. It is a drama in neutral colors with charming scenery and a new screening process praised by genre lovers.
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Austral
Alhambra
Bathurst Gaol Plot Involving Governor Hoy Tools Revealed
Sydney reports the Bathurst Gaol plot centered on a governor named Hoy. Prisoners hid clever tools including a steel cutting device and a set of keys under a wooden floor to breach gates. The plan aimed to free prisoners by first eliminating a warder and freeing about 900 inmates.
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Sydney
Bathurst Gaol
Dempsey Seeks September Bout as Promoters Hands East
Boxing note from Los Angeles says Jack Dempsey plans a September fight if he can strike a match with promoters. Manager Kearns heads east to negotiate while Dempsey stays fit through cinema work.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Kearns
Dempsey
Carpenter Gibbons Match Promoters Promise No Interference
In Indianapolis promoters assured Governor Dignell there would be no interference in the Carpenter Gibbons match. It was contended that such interference would violate state law.
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Indianopolis
Gibbons
Carpenter
Dignell
Pony Racing Inquiry Report In Sydney Distorted By Garbled Text
A garbled Sydney report suggests inquiry into pony racing with claims about witnesses and course closures. The text mentions Victoria Park and Ascot style venues, a yearly tally of meetings, and references Mr Ruths Maigler amid unclear wording and fragmented details.
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Sydney
Thursdy
Ruths Maigler
Feny
Tanehers
Ascot
Kensington
Victoria Park
Adelaide Police Association Pushes For Pay Review
Yesterday’s Police Association meeting in Adelaide, led by President Sergeant J F Nelson, urged government action on pay and conditions. Members pressed for senior and probationary staff fairness, and supported reducing night shifts by abolishing the 7 pm watch in favor of adjusted day and evening watches.
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Adelaide
Police Association
Associat
Builders' Offer Accepted in Adelaide Meeting
Adelaide Thursday. Me Thompson secretary of the Relekters' Avaocation announced that Tuesday night a meeting accepted the offer of 22 a day from JAR faster builders. Negotiations had run for three weeks. The previous award rate was 17 4 6 aDay.
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Adelaide
Thompson
Relektayers
Avaoc
JAR
Tram Strikers Appeal Over Howard Penalty
A federal arbitration appeal by the Tri Rays Union contests the suspension of a Howard department worker blamed for causing a recent strike. The union seeks an immediate, substantial reduction, with further court arguments to follow.
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Melbourne
Tri Rays Union
Howard
Crpman
Emeery
Waterside Work Stopped as Floods Halts Port Timber Loading
Waterside workers at Port Adelaide refused to work amid flooded and muddy conditions around timber stacks. The Koolonga and other steamers faced disruption while Harbor Board staff dug drainage channels with limited success. A water sergeant will inspect at 8 AM to decide if operations can resume.
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Iddde
Botton
British Parliament Discusses Empire Settlement and Unemployment
London reports show Mr. Webb pledging to expand overseas migration and Empire Settlement Act aid to boost settlement schemes. Mr. Shaw defends unemployment policy, citing 962,063 vacancies filled by Britain’s employment exchanges and promising further disclosure next day. Wireless policy said to be under study with no delay in decisions.
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Reuter
London
Webb
Board of Trade
House of Commons
Commonwealth
F. Shaw
Shaw
Britain
Airship scheme outlined in House of Lords aims
Lord Thomson explained government airship policy to improve imperial conveyance. India would be reached in seven days and Australia in fourteen by airships. The Air Ministry plans intercity bases and harbor facilities, with hopes for several ships and growing commercial value within ten years.
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House of Lords
Lord Thomson
Air
India
Australia
Britain
Ramsay MacDonald
House of Commons
England
Sail
Air Ministry
wMch
Navy plan seeks eight cruisers by 1980 at cost
Chairman Butler told the House committee a bill would raise US naval strength to eight new cruisers to be finished by 1980 at about 13 million dollars each, plus six gunboats for Chinese waters, six battleships converted to oil burners and their reconditioning, and increased guns on 13 battleships. He said the United States Navy is not weaker than Britain and accused propaganda of pushing higher construction. He claimed the US would gain greater submarine power than Britain and Japan combined.
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Revier
Washington
United States
Br Wil
Butler
Giinese
Britain
Setain
Japan
Federal Parliament Debates Loans and Dairy Marketing Plans
In Melbourne the House of Representatives hears Treasurer Pegej report on raising 17.9 million pounds for loan renewal and a dairy produce marketing scheme. Debates touch on road funding, repatriation grievances, banana duty impact, and the Canberra Administration Bill. The chamber adjourned after adjournment motions and committee considerations.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Pegej
Bayley
Anahua
Bruce
Commonwealth
Anstey
West
London
CIA
Manning
Gamberra
Public Works Committee
Gregory
Charlton
Watkins
Mann
Chapman
Museomsi
Ve Jn
North-West Australia
Canberra
O'Keefe
Bry
Fales
Ngāruahoe Active Earthquake and Eruption
Auckland reports a mild earthquake near Ngauruhoe in the North Island center of the National Park. Dense smoke rose from the mountain and a strong sulfur odor followed the tremor indicating renewed volcanic disturbance in the area.
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Auckland
Nearuahoe
North Island
Knights of Bath Ceremony at Westminster Abbey
Reuters report from London describes a grand ceremony at Westminster Abbey for the Knights of Bath. Crowns and uniforms, ceremonial gowns, and horse plumes marked the procession while leaders including the Grand Master Duke of Connaught attended. The Dean administered vows as the oath and sword rite were performed, and the national anthem closed the service.
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London
Searer
Henry VII
Westminster Abbey
Lidspinfordshire
Ear Aeatry
Bal Waig
Ypress
Eholy Sane
Cromon
West Inynster
Luke of
Connaught
Evel Kolgit
Fragmentary 19th Century Notice Lacks Coherent Details
Readable fragments describe health advice and warnings about guarding pockets and staying near woods. No clear event, entities, dates, or locations are identifiable from the garbled text. The piece resembles an ill formed newspaper snippet with stray phrases about health and safety.
Japanese retrenchment hits arsenal staff and praise for Woods
Tokyo reports the firing of 2000 workers at Parnaval Arsenal as part of retrenchment after 1700 were dismissed yesterday. The press lauds US Ambassador Cyrus F. Woods for defending the Japanese cause, while Tokyo notes tension over ambassadorial resignation and immigration issues. A Japanese ship Nebuji arrives with a demand for frozen meat from Italy and Australia signals trade talks.
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Tokyo
Parnaval Arsenal
Military Arsenal
Cyrus F. Woods
United States
Tennis leaders clash over pro Tilden stance in New York
An open dispute erupts as Edward Conlin presses officials of the Lawn Tennis Associations over amateur rule interpretations affecting Tilden, Washburn, and other figures. A threat to form a new association is raised while leaders protest alleged persecutions and discuss loyalty to Tilden versus a national body.
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New York
Tilden
Edward Conin
Lawn Tennis Empires’ Association
Miter Tn
Dennis Association
Lreateninuy
Jo On
Washburn
Jn Bitter
Welhoper
Premier's car collision leads to £100 damages verdict
In a District Court action John Campbell sought £100 for injuries after a collision with Sir George Fuller’s car and sulky. Campbell testified the Premier offered no aid. Fuller denied this. Chauffeur Hector Pull supported Campbell. The jury awarded the full £100.
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Sydney
W. J. Kessel
District Court Today
John Campbell
Sir George Puller
Sir George Fuller
Campbell
Hector Pull
W R Carpenter Sues Custodian Over Expropriated Property
Sydney merchant W R Carpenter and Co Ltd filed a writ against the Custodian of Expropriated Property in Melbourne seeking 34,134 pounds for debt and damages. The action targets compensation related to expropriation by the Treasury.
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Sydney
W. R. Carpenter
Melbourne
Hindoo's Citizenship Questioned in U S
Dr Sudha Bose, an Indian native and naturalised U S citizen, protests a Supreme Court ruling that Hindoos are not white and thus ineligible for citizenship. Bose, a lecturer at the University of Town, faces potential citizenship annulment in Federal Court proceedings.
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Reuter
Services Moines
Supreme Court
United States
Suddha Bose
India
United
Staes
Bose
University of Town
Political leaders interviewed in Melbourne on forming ministry
In Melbourne reporters questioned Governor interviewer Mr Prendergast leader of the Op tion and Mr Alii leader of Farmers party about bite Parliamentary ctists. No formal statement was made but it is generally assumed neither could guarantee forming a ministry. Premier Alexander Peacock is expected to deliver policy speech at Creswick on May St a.
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Prendergast
Alii
Farmers’ Party
Bite
Duriv
Eiher
Alexander Peacock
Avil
Creswick
Linkenoack Implements Catalog Note
An illustrated catalogue offers plows including J. Fallowing plows with eight furrows and various cut widths, J. Skim plows from eight to fourteen furrows, cultivators in multiple sizes, patent earth scoops from 2ft 6in to 3ft 6in, and a silt scoop of 3ft. Prices and full details available on request.
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