Fights and Railways Stir London May News Digest
London reports a clash near Barisull amid Minsk movements and UK rail workers seek unity with Triple Industrial Alliance over munitions transport. A castle destruction in Ireland causes extensive damage as Sinn Fein activity rises. Highlanders ordered to Ireland. Collie conference debates engine workers’ pay and terms with Mayors, with 39 summonses issued to engineers.
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London
National Union of Mailwaymen
Triple Industrial Alliance
Hay
Stam
Rail Service Curtailment Amid Strike Actions
Rail services face sharp cuts with the strike, reducing midland line runs to three trains weekly to Peruka, Geraldton trains operate at 5 50 am on Monday Wednesday and Friday, and Porth trains on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Country lines see one train each way weekly, preventing farmers from town visits. Northampton line schedules adjust with limited services. Mail routes shift with altered departures and no Saturday Murchison mail.
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Porth
Tomas
Murchison
Northampton
Gerslton
Ajann
Es Wetneniay
Ani
Thoreday
Yuna
Ronidente
Prince Visit Sparks Tramway Double Pay Demand
Sydney telegrams report tramway workers seeking double pay during Prince of Wales visit. Commissioners say pay boost only for extra work, not for routine duties, and a union meeting is planned to decide next steps. Also noted are deportation recommendations for internees and a push for greater state parliamentary salaries following federal example.
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Sydney
Calon
Prince of Wale
Export of Wheat Across Wharves Faces Labor Refusal
May 27 report from Spitzer notes whispers of wheat exports blocked at the Australian ports until requirements are met as wharf laborers threaten to refuse handling export cargo. Sensational evidence at trial in Wangnoui reveals ex Mayor Mackay accused of attempted murder. witness Cresswell discloses troubling details of his character and resignation plan before the shooting incident.
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Spitzer
Wallingwos
C. E. Mackay
Wangnoui
Walter Cromwell
Coutier
Cresswell
Mackay
Cromwell
Acapaet
Building trade carpenters threaten to stop work
A Hobart meeting of Carpenters and Journeymen votes to cease work Monday night unless the master builder concedes a four and a half hours week wage promise. Reports describe unrest amid salary disputes and political reception scenes in Melbourne, with indignant crowds and unexpected hostilities affecting voters and officials.
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Hobart
Jour
Big Reception Planned for Welcome Day**
A full day of events is outlined with a reception and a poster programme. The Nabewah Hall committee met to organise the function, inviting Gayore and others to join the organizing effort. Tickets will be sold to ensure early headcounts, and volunteers will manage the program and costs.
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Nabewah
Tuly Jiet
Gayore
FW. Evans
Officw
Nessus
Temmitios
Te Ommition
HL. Forrester
Kim. Holmes
W. Brass
Me. AP
Dillistese
Prom
Ws Er
Fia Tee
Rum Adulteration Case In Police Court
In Police Court this morning before Mr. R Gee a Shamrock Hotel figure faced charges from the Public Health Department over adulterated rum. The inspector testified he found spirits in a saloon bottle with reduced strength and noted a barmaid claimed the bottle contained port wine poured into the rum for culinary use. The defense argued the analysis and sampling procedures were improper and that the bottle did not contain saleable rum, only culinary wine.
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R. Gee
Jaze Ann Mar’shall
Keemsop
Shamrock Hotel
Bomiter
Public Health Department
Vic
Dar Fond
Alltorter
City Band Promises Winter Concert at Town Hall
The City Band plans a winter concert in the Town Hall tomorrow with a strong program. Vocalist A. E Well will perform Helf Mora and T. W. Howard will sing The Bethlehem Bell. The program features Gems of the Old Days and is overseen by Secretary Seigh Teshan after Band officials sought permission to adjust Sunday programs.
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Viewtader
Atol
Hpeil Mora
T. W. Howard
Blur of
Bethlehem
Seigh Teshan
Coloassal
Oles Im
Perth
Latedy
Teshax
St ‘Town Hall
Hs Iid
Breuset
Tks Oscen
World shipping tonnage rises amid overbuilding fears
Prospects of reduced rates and higher demand fade as world merchant tonnage climbs postwar. Despite a wartime low, total tonnage reaches prewar levels and beyond with 1920 projections of 5,590,000 gross tons. Builders push ahead, while many ships may be laid up when normal trade resumes. British control and government direction linger as the Ministry of Shipping winds down. Trade notes list prices for pork, eggs, potatoes, and veg amid steady market despite rough weather.
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Both
Tent Steamship Company
Exeer
Jousee
Setion
Marine Rink
British Ministry of Shipping
Sip Value Sud
East Brook Bowes River Property Auction Note
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a freehold with fixed terms and a Turf Club event. Mentions include a 622 inch river reference, a 4810 seven beamhold, and an investment figure. Appraisal warnings hint at rainfall expectations influencing sale.
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Bowes
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