Peace Treaty Terms Amended by German Government
Paris reports Herr Bauer forms a government urging four amendments to the peace treaty including reparations and Kaiser transfer. Allies say time limit passed. Parts says two thirds of the National Assembly favor signing. Bauer’s ministry and Erzberger replace rivals. risks of split among German states and press.
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Paris
Herr Bauer
Bauer
Han
Erzberger
Herr Brockdorf Kontzau
London
Plenipotentiaviea
Versailles
Journaliata
Hrockdorf Rantoen
Germany
Schiedemann
Set
Amster-Allied’ Oigil Commission
Marshal Foch
League of Nations
German Missions Seek Modification of Treaty Clauses
Arch bishop Ceretti on behalf of the Pope asks the Allies to alter articles 122 and 438 of the Peace Treaty. He says the articles infringe Holy See rights and Catholic missionaries can be deported only with Vatican reference. A Catholic board of trustees is urged to govern mission property. The revised terms reportedly meet Vatican wishes for private Catholic trustees in the German missions in colonies, with Allies pledging to safeguard mission interests.
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United Service
Paris
Ceretti
Hoa
Thor
Calonica
Resignation of Federation Leader Shocks British Labour
London reports Mr Appleton has quit the secretaryship of the Federation of General Unions, citing illness and worry over industrial petitions and unionism trends. The move unsettles Labourites and raises questions about future reforms within the party and allied unions.
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London
Appleton
Federation of
Genden
Soodorate Unioniste
Labouritea
Britain
Across the Atlantic Flight Interviews and Updates
London reports on Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown after their Atlantic crossing. The machine carried 865 gallons of petrol and 30 gallons of oil for 2440 miles. Alcock described variable winds, fog, and star fixes, while Brown recounted icy, featureless skies and near loss of horizon. The crew described adjustments, radio jams, and a challenging descent near Galway. The airmen received honours, and Alcock planned continued work with Vickers.
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London
St John’s
Newfoundland
Alcock
Thrawn
Atlantic
Directinpal
United Service
Arceola
Galway
Brown
Air Ministry
Brooklands
Daily Mail
Manchester
Great Britain
Borg
Glasgow
Alcock Han
Vickers, Ltd
Petting
Churchill
Haity Mall
British Courage and Cable Speed Warning
Lord Northelifs lauds British courage and organisation in a voyage, urges more cables and faster messages to avoid garbled quotes as London papers reach New York evenings, warning cable indomilists and others.
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Lord Northelifs
London
New York
Army Council weighs General Smith Dorrien reply to Marshal French
London reports that General Smith Dorrien seeks permission from the Army Council to respond to Marshal French over his conduct in the war's early weeks. The move follows public criticisms by Marshal French and reflects wartime tension within senior leadership.
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London
Army Council
Smith Dorrien
Marshal French
Provisional Rhine government abandoned by Dr Dorden
Dr Dorden announces the Rhine Provinces provisional government is abandoned, blaming public ignorance for its failure. He plans to devote himself to propaganda and will remain under French protection for the present.
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United Service
London
Dorden
Rhine Provinces
Hhis
Air Ministry forms standing civil aviation advisory committee
In London on Tuesday the Air Minis try announces a standing advisory committee to advise on organizing Imperial air routes and other civil aviation matters. The chairman is Lord Weir of Eastwood and the committee comprises influential men.
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London
Air Ministry
Lord Weir of
Eastwood
The Irish Situation Explained by John Dillon
Paris reports John Dillon outlines the nationalist view of Ireland showing that a republic is not out of the question and that America and the nations would not tolerate insurrection. He says the ultimate settlement must follow national lines and hopes Sinn Fein will recognize the futility of force.
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Paris
John Dillon
America
Easser
Balkans conflict shifts as Czechs threaten Vienna
London reports the Hungarian forces push the Czecho Slovaaks across a 200 mile front from the Danube to the Carpathians foothills. Czechs lack munitions, deserters join Belokun's forces, and they threaten coal supply cuts to Vienna unless arms are provided immediately. Austria stalls as Presbourg risk grows.
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London
War Office
Danube
Carpathians
Firesbourg
Belokun
Vienna
Pres‘bourg
Wierer
Neustadt
Coal Commission reports stir nationalization debate in London
London reports on the Coal Commission's four findings. The main Sankey report urges state acquisition of royalties with compensation, immediate district and national councils, and a three year government control. Labour favors full nationalization. miners threaten strikes if proposals fail.
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London
Tussay
Coal Commission
National Control
Housa of Commons
Labourite Acction
Cent! Commission
Justice Sankey
Minon
National Minine Councila
Nolan
Famous battlefields inhabitants drift ing race
Australian correspondent tours former battlefronts in France and Belgium. He notes Armentières, Fromelles, Flourbaix, Delaporte, Delonge Farms, Meuse, Hyde Park Corner, Ypres, Zonnebeke, Polygon Wood. Describes destruction, rebuilding, and ongoing work by laborers amid war ruins and memorials.
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London
Armentiers
France
Aly Renafesanes
Flourbaix
Fromelles
No Man's Land
Delaporte
Delonge
Hyde Park Corner
Ploang Street
Ghinamen
Meusines Ridge
Mount Kemmel
Ypres
Walla
Polygon Wood
Dominion Delegates Farewell Speech Highlights Australia Trust in League
London reports note Sir Josaph Cook's assertion that Australia believes in the League of Nations and defence preparations. West Australia is praised for strategic rail and air routes, boosting its commercial and political importance. Mr Hughes accuses Germans of deceit and urges continued internal development and resistance to penetration. Mrs Dav ey Fox promotes a gift to Hughes and Greece plans to crown Venizelos with a laurel wreath.
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London
West Australia
Josaph Cook
Australia
League of Nations
Amery
Britain
Hughes
Empire
Davcy Fox
Fox
Greece
M. Venizelos
Australian fruit market faces delays and shortages in London
Fruit brokers complain of delays in invoices as they await quantity details for Ceramic and Berrima. Thames congestion prevents Berrima from berthing, delaying unloading of Cara mic. Market lacks most fruits and faces the worst season in years despite potential grant advertising for quality Australian produce.
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United Service
London
Thames Haa
Bishop of Oxford Appointment Reported in British Notice
A magistrate inquiry in Rockhampton examined death details of Mrs. Grnford and misread labels on poisons. separately in London Hubert Murray Burg, Bishop of Southwark since 1911, is named Bishop of Oxford. The report notes demobilization and a theater token price list.
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Rockhampton
Grnford
Jone Ta
Sheen Dir
Connes
London
Hubert Murray Burg
Routhwark
Oxford
Loss of interned German ships at Scapa Flow shocks London
Radar's Service reports a London Sunday sensation over the sinking of interned German warships at Scapa Flow. Admirals Bridge and Sydenham fault Berlin planning, while some blame hotheads at Seapatrick. Debate rages over guard ships, armistice duties, and the betrayal by Germany as British trustees.
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London
Scapaflow
Cyprian Bridge
Lord Sydenham
Berlin
Percy Seoteanga
Admiralty
High Flying Record Set By French Aviator
Lieutenant Cneole, a French aviator, set a new altitude record reaching 32 825 feet above sea level. He endured 80 degrees of frost as he pushed the limits of flight in midweek at Paria.
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United Services
Paria
Wedesday
Cneole
Hoe
World’s Gold Freed as New York Becomes Free Market
The removal of the gold embargo makes New York the sole free market. No effort to prevent gold exports is shown, as the country is viewed as oversupplied. Discussion centers on redistributing global gold to curb America's excess, stabilize credit, and curb price inflation.
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New York
America
Charleville Police Resignations Accepted
The Commissioner of Folica has accepted the resignations of Constables Conroy and Gheehan. Gheehan is transferred to Adavalo until his resignation date arrives.
Brisbane Cattle Fair Planned for August 18
Brisbane council approves the Queensland National Agricultural and Industrial Association plan for a major cattle fair in August. Sales success hinges on Fat Stock Brokers support, with cattle accommodations allocated on the show grounds by the Metropolitan Joint Health Board. Manufactures week also tentatively considered to run concurrently.
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Brisbane
Queensland National Agricultural and Industrial Association
Aftenoon
Chamber of Manufacturora
Metropolitan Joint Health Board
Federal Parliament Debates Sentences On Australia Sailors
In Melbourne the House questions posts on Governor General succession and appointing a Chief Justice. A court martial on the Australia sailors prompts calls to reduce sentences, with ministers pledging review. Senate introduces bills on admin acts and flags issues in repatriation policy.
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Melbourne
Thureday
House of Representatives
Pinlaygon
Watt
Higgs
Glynn
Corser
Queensland
Massy Greene
Customs
Samson
Tudor
Australia
Admiralty
Poynton
Page
Martin
Orchard
Benate
Protten
Millen
Gardiner
Pratten
Renatnr O'Keefe
Howard At ribe payroll dispute at Brisbane railway works
Brisbane readers report that at Howard the railway workers resumed duty after seeking an extra day’s pay. The Director of Tahour ruled in favor of the men, granting the additional shovelling work and payment following a prior vote of 126 in support.
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Brisbane
Howard
Tahour
Diphtheria Epidemic Spreads in Surat
Burat reports diphtheria epitomb spreading with ten new potentia cases noted on Thursday. The article notes rising illness in Surat as health officials address the outbreak.
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Burat
Major General Glasgow Welcomed at Gympie Homecoming
A large crowd groups welcomed Major General Sir Tr hw, Ginevan upon his return to Gympie from overseas. He was met at the station by the City Council and returned soldiers, receiving addresses of welcome before a water parade in green and white, then a reception at Queen's Park hosted by the Gympie City Council and the Widgeehire Council.
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Oympie
Thuraing
Tr Hw
Ginevan
Gympie
Connell
Hia Regiment
Queen’s Park
Coumeil
Widgeehire Coumeil
Influenza Outbreak Subdued at Queensland Aboriginal Settlement
Brisbane reports show no deaths for the second day running as influenza declines at lone Barsmbsh settlement. Chief Protector Blakely notes improvement in sanitation and care, with 150 cases hospitalized and restrictions urged to prevent a Sydney-derived resurgence.
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Brisbane
Blakely
Lone Barsmbsh
Sydney
Dean
Australia
Queenaland
New South Wales
Queensland
Africa
Melbourne
Huxham
British Biodical Association
Moore
Home Secretory
British Medical Association
Pneumonic Influenza Ravages Sydney and District
In western Alstonville and Cabbage Tree Island cases rise with seventy percent affected. In Sydney the influenza death toll doubles in a week. Rev Morris reports up to 180 funerals in one day and undertakers booked heavy burials amid a surge of deaths.
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Alstonville
Cabbage Tree Island
Brisbane
Sydney
Morris
St. Michael’s Church
Surry Hille
Gentleman
Sydney Morning Herald
Doctor J Ward of Mullumbimby Dies Suddenly
Dr J Ward of Mullumbimby died at 6 30 Monday morning from pneumonic influenza after only a brief illness. The death came rather suddenly to the local medical man, who had been with the town only a few days.
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J. Ward
Mullumbimby
Ofelock
Jilin
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British Commission
A.ef
Dominion
Hifments
England
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National Association
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