New Party Proposed in Political Arena
A Liberal Federation meeting in Adelaide reports proposals for forming a new party with the Country Party Assoc to counter socialism. Hawker urges an equal number of representatives, a drafted constitution, and a president elected by representatives, with final approval by a general meeting. No reply yet from the Country Party.
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Adelaide
Federston
Country Party
Assusscea
C. A. S. Hawker
Liberal Federation
Ielief
Hawker
H. M. Tuck
Country Party Assolation
Great Relay Race From Melbourne To Sydney
Sleety start as P Cheewedden, cross country champion, began the foot relay at Melbourne Town Hall carrying dispatches to Sydney. The day’s legals covered 121 miles with runners including 8 Leehan, completing segments from 1 to 4 miles, ending at Repulla tonight. The final leg to Brunswick is slated for tomorrow, with an aim to reach Sydney Town Hall by September 2. Six motor cars with runners and officials follow.
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Melbourne
Melbourne Town Hall
Sydney
Cheewedden
Lord Mayor Council
Ine Luxton
Repulla
Lulbreak
Sydney Town Hall
Two Women Injured in Norwood and North Adelaide Fires
In Adelaide on Wednesday two women suffered serious burns in bedroom fires. Miss Gwen Umfindell aged 30 of North Adelaide and Mrs Mandles a Kent Town Private Hospital inmate were burned or burned about face, arms, and body. Vera Allen and Mollie Wilson aided as flames spread. cause unknown. North Adelaide Fire Brigade extinguished the blazes.
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Adelaide
Norwood
North Adelaide
Mandles
Ed Rundle Street
Kent Town
Gwen Umfindell
We Street
Adelaide Hospital
Mises
Mesdamés
Vera Allen
Mollie Wilson
Mra Teg
Mra L. EB. Matheson
Omer
Barnard and
Hill Streets
North Adelaire Brigade
Palestinian Arabs vow to defend Palestine as Arab state
The Falastin newspaper reappears and sharply attacks Lord Balfour's Declaration. It quotes Jerusalem sources noting that the majority in Palestine are Arabs ready to fight for the Hast man and willing to sacrifice all to keep Palestine an Arab country.
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United Service
London
Daily Mail
Jerusalem
France Reluctant to Join Third Power Naval Talks
United States and Britain invite France Italy and Japan to a London naval disarmament conference in January. France fears loss of security if Britain and America strike a deal with Japan without preserving France’s submarine and destroyer tonnage. French defence ties sea routes from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic and must keep a strong fleet to guard Marseilles Algiers Brest Dakar and the Sides coast.
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N Vavun
Saeeday
France
Maly
Japan
London
Italy
Meanwile
Par
Japart
Mediterranean
Marseilles
Algiers
Brest
Dakar
WIS
Taly
Alarm in France as conference eyed by leaders
Paris reports alarm over a planned conference between President Moyer and Ramsay MacDonald. Fears arise that a proposed formula could push France Britain and Japan toward a unified world order. The bloc is seen as threatening national sovereignty and balance.
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France
Paris
Tig
Moyer
Ramsay MacDonald
Waly
DASTARDLY ACT IN FIRE SETTING CASE
William Jackson a 45 year old wharf laborer pleaded not guilty as the Crown charged him with attempting to set fire to a Northvale house. The jury found him guilty of attempting to set fire to the dwelling and to goods, with a fire started by kerosene and a bed on fire. He was remanded for sentence.
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Melbourne
Willian Jackson
Jackson
Northvale
James Widker
Walker
Bruce Policy Speech in Dandenong Stirs Industrial Debate
Mr Bruce delivered a lengthy policy speech defending federal proposals to regulate industry, pledging higher wages and improved conditions to promote peace and national welfare. He argued state control of industry, warned against extremist Labor leadership, and claimed the government’s arbitration plan would advance industrial standards and economic prosperity amid protests from investors.
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Melbourne
Bruce
MaMie Lybie
Commonwealth of Wdustry
Australia
John Brown
Billy
Hhe Cabre
Billy BI
Ramors
Auswalla
Hughes Campaign Draws Crowds at Chataworth Town Hall
Sydney crowds packed the Chataworth Town Hall as W M Hughes opened his campaign, receiving a tremendous ovation on entry and again at the end as a motion of confidence in him was unanimously earned. The North Sydney Electorate Council selected Dr Nott to oppose Hughes, prompting derisive laughter. Hughes focused on arbitration and criticized the government for withdrawing the John Brown prosecution and the proposed entertainment tax as politically ruinous.
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Sydney
Seversl
Chataworth Town Hall
W. M. Hughes
Howe
Bursts Apniowna
North Sydney
Hughes
Attek
John Brown
Inter
Unemployed Victorians Press Public Works Push
A deputation to the Trades Mail Council urged Premier William McPherson to fast track public works. The premier faced heckling as officials pressed the claim government is failing to act. He promised cross department review to identify work and relieve unemployment.
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Melbourne
Linemployee
Motion of Censure in Australia Assembly Speech
In a four hour address Sydney Lew assailed the government over the coal issue and the opposition’s tender in the Lee-Islaive Assembly. A motion of censure was moved against the government during the sitting tonight.
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Sydney
T. Lang
Bank break in sentence at Gou'burn Quarter Sessions
Graham Rice receives a lengthy punishment for breaking and entering the Commercial Bank of Australia at Arifith and a separate charge of assaulting a man named Kev Williams. The judge orders several years of hard labor, with further details belatedly reported in the court record.
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Sydnfy
Wermisday
Graham Rice
Commercial Bank of Australia
Arifith and
Raseulting
Justice in Denmark Abolishes Death Penalty Bill Proposed
In Copenhagen on Tuesday Minister Zabie announced plans to introduce a bill to abolish the death penalty. The move signals a major shift in Denmark's justice policy as the government seeks parliamentary support for abolition.
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Denmark
United Service
Copenhagen
Tueader
At. Zabie
Port Pirie Triumph in Carnival Football Rally
Port Pirie defeated Flinders by 35 points in a strong Carnival match, securing third straight win and second place on percentage in the Northern Areas division. Fawcett led Pirie with three goals, while Sayner and Willin starred for the team, as Flinders matched Pirie early before Pirie pulled away late.
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Port Pirie
Torrens Valley
Keer
PIRME
Port Brie
Pluders
Mind
Ek Pile
Ben Flinders
Port Pirio
Flinders
Plise
Fawcett
Pattern
Amon
Howard
Bielivy
Teicher Isayn
Walsh
Saynur
Bishop
W. Elis
Henderson
Macking
X. Ryan
Pirie Jean
Sayner
Hig
H Willin
Lanhe
Pirie
Inoy
Willis
Saymer
Lawet
Fawerts
Leabes
Patterson
Prideman
Pattersons
Upper Murray
North Adelaide
Torrens
North
Birle
Hocking
Polows
Tuebaros Oval
Y Gawler
Adsiniteva
Uyper Murray
Darrasa
UU Jounney Omal
Port Pirie Y Brauena
Blazing Oil Tank Explodes In Hull Fire
A 300000 gallon petroleum tank at Anglo American Oil Company explodes in Hull. Tremendous flames rise up to fifty feet, frightening residents and challenging fire crews. Eight tons of foamite rushed from London to fight the blaze, which has burned for 13 hours and may last two more days.
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United Service
London
Hull
Anglo- American Oil Company
Fire in Ventura County area causes extensive damage
A fire in the Ventura County area caused by a broken high tension wire rendered over 250 workers homeless as smoke and fumes surged from seepage of oil along highways. United Service in San Francisco reports damage estimated at over 100,000, with firefighting planes and chemicals used to combat the blaze.
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United Service
San Francisco
Oit Rea
Ventura County
Girfields
Tom
NSW Railways Proposes Four Day Work Week Plan
The State Government plans to apportion work to avoid further burs in the railway service. The proposal suggests four-day weeks with corresponding pay. The text implies a reduction in trenchments and a shift to shortened work periods to preserve staffing.
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Sydney
Ballot Secrecy Measure Rejected in Melbourne
A proposed ballot secrecy measure was rejected by the Legislative Assembly in Melbourne. The bill aimed to prevent revealing from the back of ballot papers how a person voted, but the measure was disapproved and failed to pass.
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Melbourne
We Ballet
Wade
Afghan unrest rises as rebellion takes Kandahar
Taliban like insurgency grows under Amanullah era. Sakkar, rebel ruler, gains momentum in Kandahar with Nadir Khan leading opposition. Royal Afghan women appeal to tribes for aid amid executions and indignities, sparking calls for intervention. King Amanullah’s regime faces rising unrest across Afghanistan from Kabul to Kandahar.
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United Service
Lahore
Sakkar
Afghanistan
Amanullah
Kandular
Afshanistan
Nadir Khan
Parla
Amanulah
Rene
Kabul
Allah
Boy Murderer Seeks Death Penalty, Father Renounces
A woodcutter at a village trial urged the jury to impose the death penalty on two youths charged with murder. One boy faced the death sentence while the other, too young, received twenty years imprisonment. The father renounced the claim for clemency.
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United Service
Paris
Vince
Unlucky Thirteen Motor Drivers Plea in London
A London case centers on a driver declining a licence badge marked with the number 13 percent, deemed unlucky. Police and magistrates consider whether the man should be assigned a different number and face costs amid public concerns about the omen affecting passengers and entry to a charabane.
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United Service
London
Jury Disagrees in Melbourne Case of Fatal Car Crash
A jury disagreed in a Melbourne case involving John Joseph Russell charged with manslaughter in the death of Herbert Sonn David, who was struck by a motor car. The jury and accused were ordered to return to General Sessions Court on October 4 for further proceedings.
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Meltourne
John Joseph Russell
Herbert Sonn David
San
Need At
Aedusest
Qotaher
Final Jute Forecast for 1929 Across Provinces
The Calcutta United Service reports the final jute forecast for 1929. Bengal acreage reaches 2,946,705 acres with last year’s 2,702,300, Bihar 21400 uerpa, 267,000 last year, Assam 138,300 acres, 193,400 last year. Estimated yields total 8,729,970 bales, against 8,959,000 previous. Orissa 723,000 (794,000 prior), Assam 312,700 (624,200 prior). Despite larger acreage in three provinces, output falls due to a major drop in Assam from floods.
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United Service
Calcutta
Bengal
Bihar
Assam
Wales
BUI
Orissa
Assim
Nationalist Nominations Open for Election Day Contests
Nationalist nominations close in Sydney with candidate lists for Hustes and Marke, party rules require submission and possible withdrawal. Friday afternoon the semi-finals determine which nomine es advance. Port Pirie and other districts report results and lineups for today’s matches and local fixtures at Adewmide Oval, Glenelg Oval, Alberton, Mount Lofty, and Prospect Oval.
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Adewmide Oval
Port Pirie
Patterson
3. Lewney
Froward
J. Basson
W. Ellis
D. Vayne
J. Waleh
J. Hannes
Bishop
H. Maulday
T. Bridgman
Sayner
E. Scott
H. Powcett
Belcher
Manderson
L. Telford
Hi. Wilts
A. Christie
J Mine
J. Walker
Sensational Police Chase Across Adelaide Stolen Car
A dramatic pursuit through Adelaide suburbs followed a stolen motor car incident near Fullarton. Police Constables Chambers and Thorsen chased at high speed, exchanging shots but injuring none. The car veered into Eastwood Terrace and crashed. occupants fled, with one arrested and the other seen fleeing over a fence. The vehicle reportedly belonged to Mr BN Simpson.
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Adelaide
Wednessey
Asceriatn
Mie Poilss
Outll
Constants Chambers
Halles
Thors’n
Parkside
BN. Simpson
Royal Show attendance tops records at Australasian event
Secretary H J Plants notes the Royal Show drew unprecedented crowds with about 200 pounds profit on the year. Laurie Poultry Expert reports a large entry for eggs and a brisk dairy and meat competition amid showcasing of potatoes in six shapes and shell textures.
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Adelaide
H. J. Plants
Oday
Finn
Hutter
Laurie
Faye
Australie
Ems
Cross Channel Planes Shift to Three Engines
All Imperial Air cross-Channel aircraft will be converted to three engines starting today. This follows the City of Ottawa disaster inquiry recommendations issued on July 15.
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London
Imperial Air
City of Ottawa
Pres t Ltd Men s Brown Sens and Boy s Cotton Garments
Commercial listing from Prest s Ltd describes men s brown satin and brown cotton ginglets for boys and men s summer pajamas. Includes product variety and sizing details hinted by OCR.
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Gerge Exickers
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