Shearers Strike Resists A W U Delays In Australia
Sydney reports show 25 sheds under new prices at Grassers Co operative Shearing Company. General manager Mr C Wilson notes nightly team dispatches from Sydney amid man shortages. AWOL says 42 sheds under new award and 24 on old terms, with 35 out. Grassers’ Association secretary Mr J W Allen criticizes AWU indecision and hints Micawber like waiting to card up, insisting no compromise. The law of the land could be observed.
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Sydney
Grassers’ Co-operative Shearing Company
3. C. Wilson
T Hat
Shearers
A.W U
A.W.U
J. W. Allen
Grassers’ Association
Uke Mic- Awber
A W.U
Allen
Graglers' Association
More Sheds Resume Work Amid No General Award Acceptance
Sydney report says several sheds in Moree Valera Garah districts resumed work today under the old award rates, while a general acceptance of the award has not occurred. Police are reinforcing Moree to maintain order as shearers and other workers consider rank and file committees to organize against the new terms. Graders' Association denied talks with the AW about any compromise and reaffirmed determinations to continue shearing under the new tales.
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Sydney
Moree- Valera-Garah
Hs Rane
Fle
Warw
Moree
Trverei
Tamworth
J. W. Allen
Gragers’ Association
Maree
Walgett
Gragiers' Association
Tie
Graziers Defence Committee forms amid strike tensions
In Sydney the Graziers Association announced a Defence Committee and new branches at Moree and Garah as tensions rise over new pay rates. Farmers report many sheds adopting the new rates, while others fear listing names could invite interference from strikers. The dispute centers on stopping work and resuming operations to settle the matter.
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Graziers' Association Abrike
Sydney
Graziers’ Defence
Moree and
Garah
Ciarraiit
Ib Rennin
AWU
Alen
Grossers’ Association
Tarwong
Hoy
Beileta iDendlyun
Boonoxe Acomargo
Mt Tamatidra
Gularganivone
Cleveland Mored
Allen
Miler
Shearers Before Court in Moree Police Case
Moree police court heard marine William McKechnie shearer William King be accused under the Masters and Servants Act for failing to work. Counsel for the complainant and for the defendant appeared after lengthy evidence. The case continued as authorities proceed with hearings.
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Moree
Tahe Moree
William Donn McKechnie
Araiper Wiliam King
Shearer
A Ok, Smith
Wefentant
Air Taxi Crash Kills Six Near Gravesend
A British air taxi from Le Touquet crashed near Gravesend on Tuesday killing four men and two women. Among the dead were the Marquis of Dufferin, Sir Edward Ward, Viscountess Ednam, and Mrs. Loeffler, with Colonel Henderson piloting and Mr. Shearing as co pilot. The Air Ministry cites engine detachment as the likely cause, the crash severing the plane and hurling occupants through the metal roof. Henderson and the Viscountess had notable social and political ties.
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London
le Touquet
Gravesend
Hyell
Marquis of Dufferin
Edward Ward
Ednam
Loeffler
Colonel Henderson
Shearing
Ateisland
Air Ministry
Henderson
Boride
Loeffller
Spain
England
Thames Embankment
Loeffner
Gena
Northern Ireland
Australians West Scotland Match Ends In Draw
The Australian side faced West of Scotland in a drawn match. In Scotland’s first innings West of Scotland declared at 140. Australia reply included strong performances from Ponsford Bradman and Kippax but fell short as bowlers Baxter and Watson limited scoring. West Scotland bowled well with Baxter taking four for 86 and Preston two for 94.
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Beares
West Scotland
Australia
Wondfull
Ker
Preston
Ponsford
Baxter Bradman
Baxter
Kippax
Low
Watson McCabe
Baxter Jackson
w'Beekelt St Boman
Hurwoml
Watson Hornibrook
Prestort Walker
Kerr
Baxter Wall
Bundree
Wicket Conditions in Manchester Amid Weekend Deluge
Manchester faced heavy rain with frequent showers over the weekend. The pace and conditions suggest a challenging start for Friday's test as Brounteman reports the pitch will firm but current weather remains cool and unsettled.
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London
Manchester
Brounteman
Rain Prevents Play in Australians Match
Rain halted action in London as heavy showers prevented play in the Australian match with Agolist Durkan among the listed players.
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London
Tuenday
Durkan
Australians Fit for Manchester Practice Note
The Australian team in fit form at London with Bradman already in Manchester. Local enthusiasts were disappointed as practice was needed. A separate note reports a Magistrate ruling no jurisdiction over a case, dismissing a complaint, then arbitration proceedings alleging wilful default under a Commonwealth award. the matter adjourned to 10 a.m. tomorrow.
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London
Bunderland
Bradman
Manchester
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Sydney Shearers Join Strikers Camp In Moree
Mr R Garret A W T agent reported 500 shearers in camp at Moree and 63 men who were employed in Sydney went straight to the strikers camp and joined the strike.
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Sydney Shearers
R. Garret
W.T
Tavere
Moree
Sydney
Cam
Garrett
Airman Hook Feared Drowned Near Bali Chaung
In Rangoon a fresh search for airman Hook failed to locate him on either bank of the Bali Chaung. Burmese helpers and other search parties scoured a ten to fifteen mile radius but found no sign of Hook or broken branches. Authorities fear he was swept away by flood waters and drowned after being left near the stream during heavy rains.
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Rangoon
Hook
Bali Chang
Matthews
Nork
Bali Chaung
Public Service Association clarifies stance on Lane Cove by‑election
Sydney Wednesday Mr PF G Willis general secretary of the Public Service Association declares there is mentally no ground for the State Treasurer to identify the association with any platform plan of public servants in connection with the Lane Cove by election. The Association was taking no part in the campaign. If individual members did so it was in their own private capacities.
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Sydney
PF. G. Willis
The
Public Service Association
Stote
Stevens
Lane Cove
Secion
Premier’s Melbourne Trades Hall visit sparks party clash
At a State Parliament Nationalist Party meeting in Melbourne, strong objections were raised to Premier Hogan’s visit to Trades Hall and to his talk of submitting industrial matters to the Trades Hall Council before parliament. Sir Stanley Argyle condemned it as a departure from responsible government and an affront to electors.
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Melbourne
Hogan
Trades Hall
Hilla
Tradea Hall Council
Stanley Argyle
Federal basic wage cuts apply across Australian cities
The April to June quarter will see reductions in the Federal basic wage based on the cost of living. The depression will vary by location from £40 per week in Sydney to £214 in Brisbane, affecting more than 200,000 workers under Federal awards in New South Wales and South Australia. Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and other capitals have specified lower rates.
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Sydney
Brisbanon
N.S. W
Adelaide
Perth
Moburt
Meebourne
Railway Workers Seek Absorption To Save Costs
The central branch of the Australian Workers' Union moved for the absorption of the Railway Workers Section. If approved, members could save about £3000. Railway membership has fallen from 15,000 to 400, prompting organiser dismissals. Proposal suggested stationing branch organisers at Bourke Condobolin Armidale and Moree with a central head office. At the Railway Workers' Trimatry Branch AGM the reaffiliation with the Labor Council was rejected.
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Sydney
Railway Workers
Australian Workers’ Union
Ihr
AWLU
Src Ton Tas
Bourke
Condobolin
Armdale
Morer
Central
Jury Disagreement in Sedition Plea Remanded
In Supreme Court yesterday Philip Gossone pleaded not guilty to charges of sedition for speaking phrases about royal symbols and the flag. The jury failed to reach a verdict and the case was remanded to the next term of the court.
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Bhabane
Weelioriv
Supreme Court
Yretercay
Pillip Gossone
New Postage Charges Impact NSW Libraries
Sydney reports new postage charges may affect non public library users across New South Wales. The chief librarian warned that book lending could be curtailed at country schools and the School of Arts and other institutions due to higher costs.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Julie
Ln Country School of Arts
Weather forecast for Sydney and coast areas
The forecast for the next 24 hours calls for scattered coastal showers and frosts with fog. Warms are expected inland with rain developing and extending across much of the state. Winds will be variable, chiefly northeast to southeast.
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Sydney
Weap
Farls
North Shore Bridge Designer Arrives in Fremantle
Mr Ro Precman, designer of the North Shore bridge, arrived in Fremantle after travelling from Sydney to oversee the project. He stated there was no reason to doubt the bridge would be completed on schedule next year. erection of timber panel work would commence soon.
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Fremantle
Ro Precman
North Shore
Gydney
Waterside Workers Tariffs Stifle Jobs at Waterfront
A disrupted Waterside Workers Federation faces tariff-driven unemployment as new pay scales and proceedings threaten regular waterfront employment. The dispute worsens with ongoing wartime demands and wage talks failing to resolve job security.
Bridge Approaches Near Completion for Opening
The apronches by the bridge will be completed for readiness at the opening. Approaches cost about £600,000. An early start is planned on Circular Quay railway station as well.
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Sydney
Laatch
Circular Quay
Egyptian riots flare briefly in Cairo and ports
In Cairo Port Said and Suez the unrest ended quickly with five rioters killed and 12 injured in Cairo, one rioter killed and 24 injured in Port Said, 49 police injured, and rioters and police injured in Suez as the incident subsided.
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Cairo
Port Said
Suez
Ota
200 Unemployed Demand Release of Comrade Melaouane
Unemployed demonstrators marched on the state crown law offices seeking the release of comrade Melaouane imprisoned 14 days for using bad language. Police intervened and advised one or two men to enter the building to present the demand.
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Melaouane
Ln Btate
J Bosch to Play for Leeds for Four Years
SYDNEY Wednesday reports that famed rugby league star J Bosch will join Leeds for four years. The deal pays £100 plus a position and £5 per win with £5 for draw or defeat, outlining a lucrative package for the player.
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Sydoney
J Bosch
Leeds
Closed Down Zinc Plant at Broken Hill
Zinc plant at Broken Hill was closed yesterday after a fire emergency. The North Mines Vine facility in Broken Hill is reportedly shut as firefighters assess damage and safety concerns. Authorities initiate investigations into the blaze and its impact on local operations.
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Broken Hill
Wednenby
North Mines
Church Robbery at Albury St Matthews Seizes Collecting Box
A thief broke into the vestry of St Matthews Church in Albury, stealing the collection box containing £310. The emptied box was later found behind the church.
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Albury
St. Matthews Church
Rugby Union Grandstand Prices Sellout in Wellington
Wellington rugby match between the British Union and the All Blacks on August 9 sold out all grandstand seats. Centre seats priced at £1, now £2 on resale. other seats at £0.10 and £1.0 previously, with centre seats fetching higher resale values.
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Wellington
British Rugby Union
All Riseks
Welington
New Zeaand
Cinderella Operetta Inspires Inverell Grammar School Show
Pupils at Inverell Grammar School staged a fine operetta Cinderella with kindergarten songs, solos, and eurythmics in the School of Aria last evening. Principal parts were played by E Stammer M Delbridge J Avern M Northcott P Doyle N M'Lean L Bayly G Holden M Knapton B Vernon.
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A. Manning
A. Stulferd
T. Morell
P. Dalton
J. Parker
L. Varny
M. Nicholag
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M. Delbridge
J. Avern
Prince
M. Northcott
Herald
P. Doyle
Gisters
N. M'Lean
L. Bayly
G. Holden
Page
M. Knapton
B. Vernon
Miss Stephenson
Olen Innes
R. Macdonald
Garrard Iplano
G. Bignon
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