Distress in Pirie as government officer arrives
A local matter in Pirie details Mrs Davis of the Local Government Department visiting to assess unemployment relief and how new road funds might be spent. The mayor council and town officials urged that work be centered near Pirie and prioritize local labour, with emphasis on waterfront relief and citizen preference.
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Pirie
Davis
J.C. Pitzger
A. E. ‘Turley
Lot O'Malley
W. Robinette
Obtailey
Crystallroads
O'Malley
Robinelte
Pire
Crystal Brook
Bio
Ant E. Turley
Mr Turley
Mark
Turley
Varius
Attempted assassination of Primo de Rivera in Madrid
A dagger was hurled at General Primo de Rivera’s motor car on the way to Barcelona station. The weapon ricocheted off the window frame as the dictator narrowly escaped. A guard pursuing the assailant Domingues Masache seized the attacker. The dictator’s car continued amid wild cheering. Masache has been imprisoned many times.
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the Recorder
Madrid
Primo de Rivera
Barcelona
Atlee
Uat
General de Rivera
Dominge Masache
Mas Ecks
Inquest Opens Into Glenelg Tragedy
Adelaide Monday saw the inquest into the death of Christopher Rawson Penfold Hyland, 19, found dead on a Glenelg road in July. Assistant City Coroner C. L. Mathew presided as Dr. F. A. Lynch described a skull and brain injury from a severe impact. A witness said injuries matched a fall on the road though other causes could not be ruled out. head injuries could not have been caused by glass.
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Adelaide
Christopher Rawson Penfold Hyland
Glenelg
C. L. Mathew
I. L. Wenfold Hyland
F. A. Lynch
H. G. Alderman
F. J. Siebert
Israel Zangwill Dead at 62 in Sussex Nursing Home
United Service London reports the death of author Israel Zangwill at age 62 after a sudden illness on 08 July 1924. Born in London in 1864, he married Edith Ayrton in 1889, pursued teaching and journalism, wrote novels and plays, and led Jewish organizations. He toured globally as a lecturer, with final work We Moderns published in 1923.
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United Service
London
Israel Zangwill
Zangwill
Midhurst
Sussex
Zamgwill
Tarae
Zatgwill
Edith Ayrton
Fti
Expensive Trip Ends with Gaol Sentence in Adelaide
Carlos James Hickling, who arrived from Sydney a fortnight ago, was jailed for six months without a fine for violently using a motor car. He faced additional penalties for driving without a licence and for driving under liquor influence, with fines and terms up to three months. Damages to the bar and car were ordered paid.
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Adelaide
Carlos James Hickling
Sydney
Nix
Hiquor
Hickling
Goodwood Road
Millswood
The Last Act Perth Train Tragedy
Royston Rennie Geelong youth was hanged at Fremont Gaol for the murder of bank clerk Joh Roger Greville in Perth. An official report notes Rennie slept well, prayed with a adviser, ate breakfast, and died instantly after the drop with no mishap. He expressed sorrow for Greville’s family and gratitude for his treatment.
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Perth
Royston Rennie
Geelong
Fremont
Joh Roger Greville
Rennie
Greville
McPherson Case Handwriting Linked to Suspect
Los Angeles Monday records that District Attorney Keyes says handwriting found in a cottage at Garmel clearly matches Aimee McPherson. He will present the matter to the Grand Jury without consulting handwriting experts.
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the Recorder
Los Angeles
Me Keyes
Garmel
Sirs Aimee McPherson
Grand Jury
Royal Tour Plans For Duke and Duchess Of York
Melbourne report says Mr Bruce has not received advice on whether the Duke and Duchess of York will travel by ship or battleship. He favors a naval ship for the party to demonstrate the Empire's strength and to signal a British Navy presence at Jervis Bay for their arrival or departure. The story emphasizes public enthusiasm and the hoped naval association with the welcome.
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Melbourne
SM. Bruce
Duke and Duchess of York
Australia
Bruce
Jervis Bay
Australians Glamorgan match report from London scores
A Melbourne report details Australia versus Glamorgan cricket with Australia posting 283 in the first innings and Glamorgan replying, while a cabinet committee led by Pearce Howse and Murr was appointed to supervise Melbourne visit arrangements. migrants arrive in Melbourne marking ongoing city activity.
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London
Australia
Glamorgan
Ryder
Sullivan
Amnott
Bardsley
O Sullivan
Mercer
Richardson
Davies
Andrews
Ryueal Ponsford
Taylor
Siorote
Woodfull
G Ellis
A Grimmett
Mailey
Everett
O Clay
Van
Sundries
Arnott
Nyan
Bates
Clay
Melbourne
Pearce
Neville Howse
C. W. Murr
A Surprised Oarsman in Queensland Creek
William Rochmann rowed across Barle Greek bar near Mackay when an alligator rose and weighed down the boat. The creature then sank back underwater. It was the first alligator sighting in snio creek for ten years.
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Brisbane
William Rochmann
Barle
Mackay
Snio Creek
Failure to Vote Sparks High Court Appeal
In Sydney Monihy the High Court heard a case on whether compulsory voting is ultra vires. Ernest Judi, jailed for not voting last election, argued he disliked candidates. Brissenden contended English law lets voters choose freely. Brissenden cited Catholic Archbishop bias and religious motives as possible valid abstention. Chief Justice Knox granted leave to appeal.
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Sydney
Monihy
Ernest Judi
Wy Appellant
Sr Brissenden
Brissenden
Adrian Knox
Fatal Fall Claims Bricklayer Elias Semmons
Elias Semmons a 40 year old bricklayer of Glundore died in Adelaide Hospital from injuries after being thrown from a jinker when his horse frightened by a motor car swerved yesterday. His 10 year old daughter Hazel, also thrown, is progressing favorably in the Children's Hospital.
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Adelaide
Elias Semmons
Glundore
Adelaide Hos
Pital
Hazel
Children's Hospital
Royal visit plans target wide Canberra welcome
Secretary to the Military Board Mr W Duty will serve as committee secretary. The director will oversee arrangements with Sir Thomas Glasgow and the Federal Capital Commission for the royal visit. The plan aims to involve returned soldiers, schoolchildren, and industrial centers, with ceremonies in Canberra including a morning event and an afternoon function in the new Parliament. Special train arrangements and interstate police representation are to be organized, and holidays are planned in Canberra and state capitals.
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Donneain Aireswr
Sod
W. Duty
Te Military Board
Sir Thomas Glasgow
Federal Capital Commission
Mttg
Canberra
Nocturnal Visitor Breaks Into Adelaide Home
Elderly George Fisher broke into Violet Fletcher home on East Terrace in the early hours. Wearing sandy shoes and a torch, he offered no explanation for his presence. Fisher, a habitual criminal with a 42 year record, was sentenced today to a month imprisonment.
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Adelaide
Oromuay
George Fisher
Violet
Fletle
East Terrace
Petrol Tax Threat Triggers Oil Firms’ Price Move
Importing oil companies warn they will raise petrol prices by two pence per gallon within ten days unless the Federal Government repeals the petrol tax. The ultimatum follows stalled discussions and reflects pressure on policymakers amid rising energy costs.
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Melbourne
Victorian Police to Study U S and U K Criminal Methods
The Victorian Government will send Detective-Sergeant Piggott to the United States and Britain to inquire into criminal investigation methods. Senior Traffic Constable Lampard will accompany to study trail problems and enforcement practices.
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Piggott
America
Britain
Lampard
Alleged Poisoning Trial In Melbourne Court
Melbourne court today committed Bertha Eliza Ross, an elderly married woman, for trial on a charge of administering poison at Thorgarry on July 4 with intent to murder William Woods. Woods tasted something bitter in his cup and later became ill.
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Melbourne
Nomboota Cour
Bertha Eliza Ross
Thorg
Bury
William Woods
Woods
War in Holy Land Turns Grim in Jerusalem Reverses
Story recounts French reverses in Jerusalem with a three day city closure and suspended tram telegraph and postal services. Eyewitnesses claim thousands of Druze Kurd rebels and Armenian fighters clash, with villagers burned and prisoners held in the citadel. Attacks touch consular staff and civilians as Muslims celebrate and Armenians fear further violence.
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Jerusalem
Ghenta
Damas City
New Federal Arbitration Court Opened In Australia
The reconstituted Federal Arbitration Court opened with Judges Dethridge Lukin and Beeby on the bench. Legal officials praised the judges for long state service as the court gained power to enforce its awards and regulate about 400,000 employees. The judges pledged cooperation between employer and employee to minimize tension.
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Melbourne
Federal Arbitration Court
Dethridge
Lukin
Beeby
J. G. Latham
Fede Ral
Australia
Teff Fidge
Bodby
Cluger
Shipping Board challenge unsettles Sydney council contracts
In Sydney the Federal Attorney General filed a writ to stop the Sydney City Council from testing contracts with the Commonwealth Shipping Board for a new powerhouse plant at Cockatoo Dockyards valued at £780,000. The Chamber of Manufactures acts as relator, arguing government intrusion into private enterprise threatens commercial life. The Shipping Board, though not a formal department, operates independently of direct government orders.
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Sydney
Meigh
J. G .Patham
Sydney City
Commonwealth
Cockatoo
Latham
Chamber of Manufactures
Commonwealth Shipping Board
Referenda and Bavin Position Spark Chatswood Campaign
Mr Bavin leader of the Opposition addresses the Federal Union campaign opening on the referendum at Chatswood. His stance could trigger trouble at the next Nationalist Council meeting next week as a censure motion sits on the business paper. The State Nationalist Parliamentary Party leader faces a challenge from those who support the referendum.
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Sydney
Showa
R. Bavin
Federal Union
Chatswood
Counci
Wnd
Bey Fa Ke
Ey Tude
Posed as Peer’s Son Pleads Guilty in Court
Arthur Tony Clark a young chauffeur admitted guilt at the Court of General Sessions on a charge of false pretences He posed as the son of an English peer claiming Windsor he sought gentefice and was remanded for further proceedings The court heard the alleged impersonation details and Clark’s plea of guilty later in the session.
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Melbourne
Court of General Sessions
Arthur Tony Clark
Clark
Holst Windsor
Tram Collision on Port Road Causes Glass Breakage
A tramcar collided with a tramway bus on Port Road near Albert Park last night at 4 40. The tram wheels left the rails and the vehicle swung round. No injuries were reported though many passengers were aboard and the bus windows were shattered.
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Adelaide
Port Road
Albert Park
Victorian Racing Club Reports £25000 Annual Profit
At its annual meeting the Victorian Racing Club announced the year’s roving profit reached £25000, detailing a strong financial result for the society.
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Melbourne
Victorian Racing Club
New Wireless Station Opening at Wellington
In Wellington New Zealand a report notes the opening of a new wireless station at Auckland Bay planned for next Saturday. The facility aims to provide 500 watts of power, with a second transmitter to power Christchurch.
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Wellington
N.Z
Auckland Bay
Christchurch
Employer and Employee plan conference on American study trip
Mr Bruce outlines a plan to invite representatives of employers and employees to America to study industrial methods. Aimed at exchanging ideas on workplace practices, the conference would convene within a day’s time.
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Melbourne
Bruce
America
Drowned Expedition Narrative From Milton Patrol Field
Fragmentary report from Milton area describes a fatal excursion in strong winds. A Milton vesselman Haley drowned after capsize near WE Wile Dartisit, while others Abdersian snemist and Daniel Neay were rescued. Local fen jerman notes the weather turned violently, hindering the party's travel.
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Milton Vessstan Haley
WE Wile Dartisit
Milton Patrol
Yertordey
Abdersiansnemist
Daniel Neay
Fen Jerman
Bribery Inquiry Fifteenth Day Details Police Bribe Claims
Testimony in the bribery inquiry described monthly payments to police by bookmakers through settling sheets averaging 30 weekly. Compositor Jack Stapnena gave hotel visitation details, while Detective Vic Melhuish denied bribery during 14 years’ service and presented a diary kept weekly. The commission limited questions about Melhuish’s private matters, and questioned banking accounts and wives’ finances as part of the cross examination.
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Jack Stapnena
Stamford Street
Parkaide
Heme
Vic
Edwin Melhuieh
Wald and Magpie
Possemion
Butler
Iiont
Melhulsh
Tnanda
Dim al Qakbank
Waa
Commissioner of Police
Police
Ww. A. Rollinson
Qaesone
Mra. Memhaish
Nelligan
League of Nations Referendum Talk Planned for Adelaide and Perth
The meeting will address the League of Nations and the referendum, with speakers focusing on the international body and the upcoming public vote. Details on date and venue are to be announced.
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Ral
Adelaide
Perth
League of Nations
A Demented Mother and the 5 Appeared in Ill News
A fragment reports a demented mother with references to a recent health scare and misfortune surrounding a person named Bess. The wording is unclear and fragmented, offering minimal concrete details beyond the troubled condition and a possible name.
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