Railway strike greets Prince of Wales effort to run train
A New Zealand railway strike disrupts plans to bring the Prince of Wales to run a train. Engine drivers and other rail workers protest schedules and delays across Rotorua, Wellington, and surrounding towns, threatening further engagements as leaders urge a return to service. The strike blocks expected royal duty and prompts government and industry figures to seek a resolution.
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Motorua NZ
Weilnesday
Prince of Wales
Gabuiey Amd
Indhager
Mic
Willy
Willy Marvdned At Hutoria, the Arremier “Mr. Massey
Kutorua
Wednesay
Wales
Ian
Ant
Luckland
Qarty
Wellington
Price of Gas Increase Application Heard by Commission
Adelaide reports Prices Regulation Commission hearing an application by South Australian Gas Company to raise charges from 7 to 7/6 per thousand feet. G M O'Dea testified on profit margins, depreciation, and reserves, noting higher profits in 1914 and detailing cost pressures from freight, coal, and material costs. The commission adjourned the case to Friday.
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Adelaide
Prices Regulation Commission
G. M. O'Dea
South Australian Gas Company
Davidson
Becaues Am Rnibarge
O'Dea
Trouble Among Police Adelaide
Discontent within the Adelaide police force surfaced at a Wednesday meeting of the police association. Officers voiced anger over pay, conditions, and the seniority based promotion system. A deputation was planned to request the Chief Secretary’s permission for officers to be allowed to arrest before the state Arbitration Court.
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Adelaide
Expresso Ly
Ghief
Britay
State Arbitration Court
Alexandra selects Hudd for Alexandra by election
The Liberal Union Alexandra district committee chose Captain H. J. Hudd M C as the Liberal candidate to fill the Alexandra vacancy. Four nonattractions were received but Hudd had strong support. he earned the M C for frontline service and previously ran the chocolate firm Huddana Sous after school.
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Adelaide
Alexandra
Liberal Union
North Terrace
H. 3
Hudd
M.C
Mexandra
Hoad
Huddia
Grolestreet
Joney the
Calra
Elders Trustee Company declares ten percent dividend
The annual general meeting of Elders Trustee and Executor Company Limited was held with T. E. Garp Smith presiding. Directors reported a year end credit balance of £3340, a staff bonus of £624, and a 10 percent dividend declared. £2340 carried forward. Peter Waste and The Browns reelected as directors. Directors' fees increased to £1050 yearly. Auditors Stevens and Annells appointed with remuneration fixed.
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Adelaide
Elder
T. E. Garp Smith
Drm
Peter Waste
Browns
Messrs
Stevens and
Annells
Painters Wage Case Sees 13 Month Term Favored
In the State Industrial Court at Adelaide Deputy presiding judge Webb reviewed the proposed award for Pirie painters. Claimants were represented by J J Daly and employers by A St Flehr. The main issue was the duration of the award, with a six to thirteen month term debated. The court ultimately settled on a one year term with liberty for variation if the cost of living shifts materially, noting a pending conference among operatives, workers, and company. The judge also declined to alter double time for holidays, preserving the prior approach.
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Adel
Industral
XA Webb
Pirie
J. J. Daly
St. Flehr
Yan
Wis
Metuty
Worklus
Stlelters and Company
New South
Plobr
Kia Menor
Adelaide
Mr. Daly
Marriage Breakdown Through Desertion and Misconduct
A claim of maintenance and desertion outlines distress in the case of Marry Woodlands, whose husband, Woodlands, abandoned her after a January 5 separation. He admitted changing jobs after his wife’s visit to buy bonds and refused support, with a court ordering £1 weekly alimony and £3 19s in costs. The affair involved alleged misconduct toward several unnamed women, and a December 1919 plea and proceedings were noted.
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Adelaide
Sf Ugh Silty
Mb Cateniry
Peccewutrin
Woodlands
Thundle Street
Death of Emily Bassett Under Inquiry at Thorndon Park
Lr W A Smith concluded the death of Emily Bassett a single woman of Thorndon Park resulted from illegally induced patients and that evidence failed to show by whom the act was committed.
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Adelaide
W. A. Smith
City Caraper
Emily Bassett
Thorndon Park
Government Workers' Tribunal Receives Ongoing Claims
The minister of industry noted that new claims continue to be submitted to the Government Workers' Tribunal. Cabinet has considered the matter and 3b has been denied. Wet Do clan will be stated before the tribunal if received by May 10.
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Adelaide
Jus Mineter of Industry
Government Workers’ ‘Tribunal
Price Schedule From Port Pirie Brewers Strike
A mass meeting of Port Pirie workers and hotelkeepers agreed to a price schedule for beer including 6d imperial pint and 4d for a ten ounce glass. The meeting reflected the hotelkeepers’ offer, with talk of loyalty to resolutions and postponing further action until a Tasw meeting and embargo are lifted.
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AWA
Ktethoeyere
Port Pirie
Bort Pirie
Masami
Tasw
Totelkeepers
Price of Milk Farmers to Receive Increase
In Adelaide the Prices Regulation Commission heard a request from the Milk Producers Association to raise milk prices. Distributors offered 4 1/2d per gallon metropolitan area and 1d at Salisbury Bolivar, with no increase for Two Wells. Producers' meeting decided to accept the terms pending a May 4 start and a further penny rise later. Drivers’ representatives were reported to seek weekly pay of 7s 5d.
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Adelaide
Prices Regulation Commission
Mi Producers’ Association
Salsbury
Bolivar
Salisbury
Milk Carls
Jockey Amagh Dead in Apparent Suicide Gale
Ourne Wednesday report from Tay Parist describes the death of a 20 year old jockey found in the Yara Parish with a revolver beside him and a bullet wound. Authorities classify the death as an apparent self inflicted act.
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Amagh
Gale
Ourne
Robert
Anson
Fockey
Tay
Eniauhy
Cee
Butomers Dispute Over Start Times at Port Pirie Abattoirs
Meat Industry Employes Union members in Port Pirie oppose master butchers over start times for the cool months. Organizer Mr. R. J. Hill was recalled from Port Augusta to mediate. A 84 hour day is claimed, with rises to 8 pm in hot weather, while cool months see 7 am starts but some masters want 6 am. Negotiations continue as pasture and slaughtering issues, plus abattoir space limits, delay a firm ruling.
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Port Pirie
R. J. Hill
Port Augusta
Hill
Stid Hill
Pirie
Abattoira
Federated Seamen's Union delegates to conference
The Federated Seamen's Union of Australia will ballot to choose a delegate for the International Labor Conference in Genoa this year. South Australian and Western Australian branches already voted with strong majorities, while Nominees include C Burke of Queensland and W A Whitehead of South Australia. The government may fund the delegation's expenses, and a ballot on affiliating with Transport Workers Union or One Big Union is pending results after June 30.
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Federated Seamen's Union of Australia
Genoa
C. Cunningham
Victoria
C. Burke
Queensland
W. A. Whitehead
South Australis
Koona
Alulpawners
Huddart
Parker Gu
Luh
England
Been
Seustor Guthrie
Seamen's Univ
Baea Meolionea
Sean
Dalia Ie Alsu
Seamen's Union
Transport Workers’ Union
C. A. Woodsford
Kmown
Transport Workers” Union
Theatres Face Higher Tariffs and New Reserve Policy
A special reserve of motion picture theatres taxes is planned. The hall parts cost 4/ and 6d with added state and federal taxes. Management notes tariffs raise margins and an extra impost on crowds. They estimate paying 420 percent more for pictures postwar, plus higher wages and rent. Saturday nights and holidays will see full rates for children, while matinees on Saturdays offer limited admission. Some back seats will join the reserve.
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Coosi
Lali
The Great Love a Griffiths British Production
Queen Alexandra and Lady Diana Manners star in a D. W. Griffiths produced romance comedy drama for Britain. The 70001 mention hints at a box office or catalog detail. Lively spectacle promises love and thrills with material humanity on display. Showings Friday and Saturday offer audience pride.
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Queen Alexandra
Diana Manners
D. W. Griffiths
Britain
Unclear text consultation details and names
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a consultation with Speaker and a governor, but names and context are garbled. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable portions.
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