Bush Fires Rage Across Victoria Districts
Reports from Wangaratta Beechworth and Wodonga show bush fires nearly under control after days of fighting. The blazes burned about 10 by 35 miles with hundreds of workers saving homes. One man died on a burnt bridge and crops and hay were lost. Moyhu Berchworth and Everton areas saw extensive damage and a Moyhu firefront widened.
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Melbourne
Wangaratta
Beechworth
Wolonga
Everton
Handonville
Farme Ira
Ferguson Brea
Bownun
Starka
Alfred Bennett
Moyhu
Sodality
Wodonga
Berchworth
Muraygee
Unclear shipowner interview hints at Australian trade stance
Fragmentary London report notes a shipowner in an interview expressing views on tramp tonnage and Australia market support. Mentions high freight charges, import trade pressures, and possible changes in state governance and policy reconsideration amid colonial officials.
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London
Australia
Iustralia
Mon Press
South Australia
Toamonia
Wing
Imperial
Amory
Severe Cold Grips Nation Amidst Mounting Death Toll
The nation endures record low temperatures with no relief in sight. Relief agencies push to aid those at risk as the death toll climbs hourly. Nineteen deaths in Chicago and eight in St. Louis are reported, with two in Pittsburgh and one in New York, among others in several cities.
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New York
United
Chicago
St. Louis
Inning Ends as South Australia Rally on Poor Wicket
On a good wicket South Australia faced 119 without Joss Harris and Schneider. Blackie and Morton led bowling with a lively off drive, Schnechter scored freely until Harvie was bowled by Binekiv. Harvie’s quick stand, 148 minutes, aided by Richardson who joined later and contributed after ten wickets fell.
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Joss Harris
Schneider
South Australia
Blackie
Morton
Ping
Schnechter
Harvie
Ny Binekiv
Rishardson
Saie
Rite
Resolution Aims At Faithful Reporting On Snowfalls
News note urges resolutions to publish accurate snowstorm details as heavy midwest snow drives eight to twelve foot drifts. Reports say roads blocked and trains disrupted by the storm, which shatters northern U S records and reaches far south toward Texas and Florida. Chicago endures bitter cold with over twenty deaths attributed to the cold, including 25 in Chicago.
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Middle-Weat
United States
Texas
Florida
Chicago
Uni
Ses a blue ribbon of merit Attacher to
Ses a blue ribbon of merit Attacher to is presented in a fragmented OCR item. The readable portion implies a recognition or award reference, but lacks full context, names, dates, or location to specify the presenting body or recipients.
Barnes Home Beauty Lace Curtains and Furnishings Display
Advertises lace curtains fabrics and furnishings for home use. Highlights various curtains, upholstery, covers, and fabrics with prices per yard and per item. Emphasizes quality and low prices from manufacturer to customers.
Plane used to track criminals near Lake Nusk
Four thieves stole a motor car and provisions for three months near Long Beach Campmyeat. A Qantas plane, a first for Australia, tracked them after the gang pushed the car 3.5 miles and fled toward the Northern Territory. Police recovered the car and petrol, arresting two on the Queensland side.
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Qantas
Fom
Tin
Lake Nusk
Campmyeat
Ara Stor
Straeckers
Wis
Cloncurry Affleck
Peortalyi
Aix
Milea
Palles
revelver _palyt
Queensland
Yrondengle
Platen
New South Wales
South Australia
Aod
Australia
New Reparations Scheme Drafted by American Bankers
Berlin reports a proposed German reparations plan replacing the Dawes pac. an international bank consortium would coordinate a large loan to fund settlements with Britain France Belgium Poland and Italy while America would cancel a large debt. The scheme would set a 50 000 000? loan terms with 14 sinking fund and 5 per cent interest. German financiers are wary but studying the proposal while the Foreign Office calls it premature and voices concern that annuities are too high.
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Berlin
Tuesiday
Deutache Bergawelks Zeitung
Britain
Chaima
France
Belgium
Poland
Italy
America
Germany
Foreign Office
Greycliffe Disaster Pilot Criticised In Sydney Inquiry
The Court of Marine Inquiry heard H Manning criticise Captain Corson pilot of the Tahiti over the Greycliffe collision. Manning said the pilot assumed harbour rules could be ignored and should have acted. Aldwell’s testimony was called contradictory. Tahiti speed was 12 knots before impact, 1.5 knots at collision. The inquiry resumed amid scattered remarks on animal teeth.
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Melbourne
Russell-street
St. Joseph's College
Sydney
Gle
Yuneh
Pg Aho
Greycliffe
H. Manning
Sydney Ferries Ltd
Court of Marine Inquiry
Manning
Corson
Tahiti
Curson
Corones
Daelene
Aldwell
Garden Island
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Victoria
Tim Jd
Austra
Decieion
Tandeary
Pritielpolp
J. Pigott & Co
Timinig
Barnes
Nishings
Igwest Price
Hein
Gad Heavy
Wright
Surtal Bea Gaoid
Designa
RDA Onpane
SOE
Ugurtatning
Barnes & Company
King Street
Warwick
Dawes
Mammala
Humber
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