Telegrams reveal agitation at South Wales hotel staff dispute
A stormy special meeting of the union at a Freemasons Motel hotel ended with workers agreeing to obey an employer's demand for an 18 hour notice before a potential strike. Waitress dismissed amid wage tensions and threatened to cease work unless her concerns are addressed. Totalisator Commission hearing in Syaney reports on betting control and bookmaker practices.
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Freemasons
Auton
Botel Sta
Totalisator Commission
Syaney
Tee Moyet
Totalisator
Thomas Rose
Percy Oenham
Timber Yard Fire in Perth Sparks Heavy Smoke
A large fire at Jarrah and Kartl Colpany workshops in Nanhalreet Perth caused extensive damage to ground floor and engine house. Firemen fought the blaze from morning until the scene near Nash street West, with flames and smoke visible as the building, largely of brick with timber interior, burned. The conflagration produced a seething mass of flames and required vigorous efforts to contain the damage.
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JRE
Perth
Ames
Yeick
Inter State Racing Trials at Perth Practice Session
Preparations underway for the inter state racing championship in Perth as crows and participants train amid weathered conditions. Report notes a derailment incident causing damage and minor injuries, with teams and officials arranging repairs and selecting pilots for upcoming events.
Maynard Addresses Electors at Mingenew Meeting
On a wet night at Age vienstaral Hall Mingenew Mr HL Maynard spoke for over an hour addressing agricultural workers and squatters. He emphasized practical, direct remarks appealing to the community as supporters applauded the strong, clear messages despite low visibility.
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Seamen Strike Over Lifeboat Staffing On P&O Ships
Cables London May report a seamen strike tied to the P&O fleet renewal plan to carry two white seamen per lifeboat. The Illas Motta crewed 324 with 111 Europeans and 10 televertted seamen. union demands 40 per lifeboat. Transport Workers Federation backs strikers and plans deputation to P&O today. Orient Co agrees to two white seamen per lifeboat. Morning Post argues ten white seamen is insufficient and calls for compellence if not raised.
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Orient Company
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Morning Post
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C. Company
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Titanic Disaster Speed Report From Inquiry
A May 8 report from Lomlon notes that Titanic disaster inquiry heard the vessel averaged about 15 knots for two hours before the collision. The transcript cites quartermaster Thitchens discussing the ship’s pace and the sudden events that led to the sinking.
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Lomlon
AL Reeday
Thitchens
Notts Defeat the Australians in Six-Wicket Win
International cricket report shows Notts defeating Australia by six wickets in yesterday's match. Australian total varied, with several players named, while Notts fielded a strong batting lineup and secured the win after early Australian innings. The piece also covers local notes on church, railway shelter needs, and community events, including May farming and sport at Namgulw.
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Austtralia
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Summelt
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Stayme
Cot de Wako
Pillets
Wau Ee Oe
Whitty
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Rathway
Namguls
Peizidorimg
Namgulw
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Reply to C J Stafford and supporters in liberal debate
The letter discusses C J Stafford and "The Twister" with defenses of Liberal views, criticizing the opposition and tracing party alignments. It references John, Hugh Hamersley, Maynard, and notes on government grants, road and railway mentions, wages, and political positions amid a heated local political exchange.
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Peither Dems Uc
Mr. Stafford
Johin the Twister
Twister
M. Wenster
A. Forrest
Deskin
Ste John Amd
Te Richh McLees
Sir John
Hall
Catree
Liberal Party hosts visit of Lady Forrest and Clarke James
At the Parish Hall on Saturday the Liberal Party women’s branch entertained Sir John ad Lady Forrest and Mr Clarke James. The president of the AJWNL presided, welcoming the visitors as speakers included Lady Forrest Mr Clarke James Mr H Wilson and Sir John Forrest. The gathering urged united effort to unseat Mr W N Maynard and defeat rival Mr Drew in the province election.
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John Forrest
W. N. Maynard
Johm
Drew
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