Queensland race day thrills at Ascot
Brisbane reports a record crowd near 20 000 for the Queensland Tart Ghouls meeting with the totalisator at 37274 pounds, a new Ascot record. Pinstoop led from barrier to box to win the Cup, beating Pattoon and Wee Glen as Davis delivered a flawless ride.
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Queensland
Q.T
Toston
Hanlever
Ascot
Paige
Pibatoon
Sam King
Shrapnel
Kathe Picatoon
Glen
Gum King
Patta Gob
Davis
Lady Shepherd
Yace
Aero
Wee’ Glen
Tha. Salah
Budgersgabh
Debate Over Commonwealth Powers Under Industrial Bill
In Melbourne the House resumes discussion on the Constitution Alteration Bill concerning industry and commerce. Mr Hughes argues for extended Commonwealth power to address industrial unrest, trusts and combines, and trade arrangements, while opposing views from Charlton Watt Fontan and the Opposition shape the political clash. The debate centers on whether the Commonwealth should seek broader authority through the people.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
W. M. Hughes
High Court
Hecine
Muses of Meni
Commonwealth
Australia
Contri
Charlton
Hughes
Watt
Ng Doga
Fontan
Canberra Commission Reports Progress on Parliament House and Residences
A Canberra Commission report notes major progress in building Parliament House and the Government Printing Office in Melbourne remains largely complete. It covers removal work for Government House and the Prime Minister's residence, furniture supply, and ongoing housing schemes with brick and timber structures now completed at various sites.
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Melbourne
Canberra Commission
Houiding Parl
Afies
Macghnery
S of
Dewlgaard Hows
Yerrhlumtin
Uae
Alustoy
Per Capita Payments Spark Federal State Financing Debate
Melbourne premier Allan says the Federal Government plans to end per capita payments to states, a move he fears will destabilize state finances and prompt new taxes. Sydney and Melbourne leaders condemn the decision, warning it risks burdening taxpayers and undermines state rights.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Allan
House of Representatives
Senate
Mr Allan
Sydney
Davin
Commonwealth
Australia
McLaughlin
Homebush stock sales in Sydney market report
Sydney Homebush stock sales reported a quiet market with 3200 sheep penned and cattle yarded. Prices ranged for best rails from 34/7 to 43/7, with cattle from 5 to 11 pounds and freight from 7 to 17 pounds. sheep price quotes included webbiers and inambe at various dipped ranges.
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Sydney
Industrial 44 Hour Week Plan Moves Toward Conference
In Melbourne the Inter state Conference of the Trains and Labour Council directs its secretary to arrange talks with the iron and metal section of the Federated Chamber of Manufacturers after the former declined a conference. Delegates expect a uniform 44 hour week across the Commonwealth, with policy approval wired for adoption by councils.
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Melbourne
Federtwa Chamber of Manufacturers
E. Holloway
Chamber of Manufacturers
Electric Belt Sparks Debate at Newcastle Meeting
The 62 mw jockeys electric belt raised questions about electricity use at the recent meeting. A man was detained on the course with a belt in place, strapped to a stirrup. The belt, leather and six inches wide, held pockets for batteries with wires leading to the stirrup.
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Newcastle
Industrial Trouble Stalls Clyde Works Dispute
Workers at Clyde plant facing a labour dispute have agreed to pause actions. A deputation will be sent to Sidney Williams Limited to seek a settlement and end the unrest among the staff.
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Aydney
Mmong
Clyde Worl
Sidney Williams
The Orient Under Ocean Route Captains a Narrow Escape
An Orient trader reports a perilous escape after striking a rock near Cape Matapan on May 15 as the ship sailed toward Southampton. An officer described the peril and the crew’s efforts to save the vessel, noting the rock’s impact and the quick recovery of the ship.
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Anatration Press
London
Orient
Cape Matopan
Southampton
Jnapaate
Man Falls From Window At Sydney Hotel
Edward Hewitt aged 35 fell about 70 feet from a window at Ile Pea Pie's Palace in Sydney during the early hours. A letter addressed to a Brisbane resident was found in his room but no suicide note. Hewitt had stayed at the hotel for over two years.
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Sydney
Edward Hewitt
Brisbane
Hi-henith
Hewitt
Posple’s Palace
Sydney Produce Prices and Quotations Report
Sydney market notes list lucerne hay prices and assorted grains with mixed quality flags. Entries include Algerian food, white and yellow varieties, and egg quotations reflecting fresh layings and fluctuating tonnage across multiple weights.
Southern coal strike actions clash with federal aims
Sydney reports federal authorities demand 200 tons of coal to sustain ancient services and industry during the strike with limited private interference. Melbourne notes legal actions against the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association for future strikes, and the Prime Minister explains coal shipments to New South Wales draw on reserves from 1917 rather than new supplies.
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Sydney
Tol
Melbourne
John Quick
Lowe
Aletraldia
Thoreday
M. Bruce
Watkins
Cook
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Litely
New South Wailea
Young Girl's Death Trial In Central Court
At the Central Criminal Court Henry Frederick Duprey aged 15 is charged with using an instrument on a 16 year old girl who died at Coast Hospital on April 16. The Crown says it is not alleged he used the instrument knowingly. Duprey allegedly sought £5 from a worm. they had £4 10s. Duprey confessed sobbing after a statement from the dying woman. The jury convicted him and recommended marriage. Judge Rawdon bound him to good behaviour for a year.
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Sydney
Central Criminal Court
Henry Frederick Duprey
The
Coast Hospital
Duprey
Raees
Duproy
Rawdon
Daring Attack at Melbourne Railway Refreshment Rooms
A group of men assaulted Harry Pell outside Melbourne Primees Bridge railway refreshment rooms. Pell was garotted and searched. assailants fled as police arrived. No arrests or charges were made.
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Melbourne
Harry Pell
Primees Bridge
Tim
Biya
Bernanesistueen
Butt
Luton
Sydney Buses Company Closes Down
Rumor says the King’s Cross Omnibus Company in Sydney may shut permanently today after workers were laid off. The Traffic Department has not yet confirmed the transfer of services to another motor company.
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Sydney ‘Buses
Sydney
Taumday
Pfifty
Basen
King's Cross Omnibus Company
TS le
Havwaver
Hellerin
Robbery on Perth passenger train ends with fatality
A masked man robbed two Commonwealth Bank clerks, Greville and Douglin Patry, on a Perth bound passenger train near Moylunis. Greville was shot in the head and abdomen, later dying in hospital. Patry survived after a heavy blow to the head. The assailant fled toward Melbourne Road crossing, pursued briefly by a signal man.
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Perth
Thurailay
Arma Ovcurreil
Ein Perth
Alerk Triee
Greville
Douglin Patry
William-Street
Commonwealth Bank of Australis, Ltd
Melbourne Road
Russell Square
Paris
Frei
Frei | ‘Moylands
Yater—Greville
Australian umpires under fire at Cricket Conference
At the Imperial Cricket Conference in London Lord Harris defended English and Australian umpires amid accusations of incompetence. Sydney Smith urged a formal inquiry, while G T Browning withdrew from a Middlesex selection for June 5 to be replaced by R Tyldesley, as discussions continued on umpiring standards and practice.
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Austratian Prow Association
Lonndon
Woodueatay
Lord Hurria
Proas
Australia
Wnpirea
Lord Harris
Middlesex
England
R. Tyldesley
London
Lord Tarris
Aspérimg
Pera
Australe
Torald Bret
London wool sales show strong demand with high withdrawals
London market reports about 5000 bales offered with around three quarters withdrawn amid high limit concerns. Attendance large and demand steady, especially for greasy crossbred and new merinoes. Buyers favored byers for higher grade greasy crossbreds while withdrawals remained frequent amid prices.
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Reuter
London
Tramping Family Tragedy Stuns Melbourne Town
A man named Ditchman and his tin wife with several children traveled to TsHhpton on a rabbit trapping expedition. They found themselves living in a hollow tree due to lack of space. Mrs Ditchman, upon arrival at the trapping ground, died from unknown causes. The town meets to discuss support for theChildren's Welfare Department as residents subscribe funds for the family.
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Melbourne
Ditchman
Sydd’ Aix
TsHhpton
Thora Wa
Talington
Diteshmen
Beerme
British pressure on Egypt after six acquitted in Sirdar case
London reports Britain urges acceptance of the verdict in the trial where six of seven men were cleared of murder and mis justice charges. Twiga Kershaw resigns as presiding judge. Egypt’s Zaghlul Pasha to issue undertakings to the High Commissioner while Britain indicates safeguards for foreigners. The Daily Express notes the battleship Resolution was ordered to Egypt from Malta.
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Australian Press Association
London
Goverment
Egypt
Hewaurder
Vernet
Jlelincan
Kershaw
Zaghial ‘Pasha
Beorge Lexi
Daily Express
Malta
Unrest in China Subdued Amid Opposition
Reuters reports unrest in Shanghai and surrounding areas has subsided due to influential opposition. Strikers returned to work unconditionally while vernacular papers condemn Rodney Gilbert's China critique and demand his expulsion.
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Reuter
Shanghat
Wennesley
St Rodney Gilbert
Acetes
Chinowe
China
Stolen Jewellery Case In Sydney Theatres
Jewellery valued at £10 was stolen from shows in Sydney Bay theatres last week. A youth staying at the Howe produced a written confession purportedly signed by another youth. The owner chose not to act. A second youth denied writing the confession, and it is alleged the first youth admitted stealing the jewellery and forging the confession when confronted by police.
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Sydney
Theatres Bay
Howe
Drowning Fatality Near Maroochy River
A motor launch carrying four men and a girl, Vivina Perking age 17, struck trouble morning near Maroochy bor. The boat swamp ed and she drowned. Surviving riders are Terry Saunier 20, Leonard Grill 20, Harold Helk 19. Lionel Eggins and H Pickering rescued the others after about an hour in water.
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Namdour
Maroochy Bor
Delack
Vivina Perking
Terry Saunier
Leonard Grill
Harold Helk
Murrish
Wio
Hae
Lionel Eggins
H. Pickering
Ford Motor Company's Australian Report on Profits and Holdings
Ford Motor Company reports total net profits of about 126 million dollars from 1917 to 1924 with 16 percent in the best year. The Mint gee wid over 116,000,000 dollars in profit. The balance sheet shows ongoing operations funded by borrowings, except for a single mortgage of 145,000 dollars. The Ford family owns all shares, numbering about 170,000. Last year a dividend of 647 dollars per share was paid, compared to 670 in 1923.
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Detroit
Wedieday
Mint Gee
Ford Familly
Wiel
Queenn Manel Bnghy Team Arrives for NSW Training
The Queenn Manel Bnghy footballers arrive in Bye ney for training this afternoon. New South Wales must cope without Prank Burge who is away. She may be able to proceed later today if her condition improves.
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Sydney
Thuradiy
Queenn Manel Bnghy
Byeney
Leyte
Sith Wales Tean
Atay
Emergency Regulations Debate in the Commons Sparks Uproar
In London the House of Commons debates emergency regulations amid accusations of royal proclamation misuse. Ramsay MacDonald and others push for withdrawal while ministers defend orders as necessary. amendments on food and fuel controls fail as votes split along party lines.
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United Service
London
Wellhealay
House of Commons
W. Joynson-Hicks
Emei
Geney
Aneedmenk
Ramsay MacDonall
Ramsay MacDonald
Soynson-Hicks
MacDonald
Buchanan
Labor
Erica
Crnlnr
Brehanan
Reve ‘Camphétl- Stephens
Mr. Kirkwood
Kirkwood
Westwood
Wobtwood
Mie Buchanan
Jaynson-Ricks
A. J. Barnes
Board of Trade
Lalor
London Conference Hints at Joint Meeting on Power Bailout
The Five executive and Minors Federation discuss hosting a joint session under an independent chairman to draft a plan for power. Report notes cautious optimism amid months of political gloom as officials consider strengthening leadership possibilities.
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London
Cou
Owners” Association
Minors
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