Courts Dragged By Hair In Alleged Assault Case
In a police court today Mrs Edith Coppin testified that Frederick Rorke dragged her by the hair along Guerie Street after a quarrel in which she said he assaulted her and dragged her from a motor car. The defense argued over credibility as the case included accounts of threats and routine drinking, with injuries observed by a constable.
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Edith Mabel Coppin
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Frederick Horke
H. K. Alderman
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Rorke
Horke
Coppin
Tim
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Uurrie Street
Alderman
Owen
Storke
Korke
Davis Cup Australia Japan ends in draw
In the Pacific Zone Davis Cup tie Australia and Japan split singles with Hawkes defeating Shimidzu and Shimidzi edging Anderson in a tense match. Weather was perfect, blue sky, slow clay surface, Hawkes showed strong serving and returning while Shimidzu fought back in a see-saw second set before Japan claimed the opening set 6 4 57 62 6.
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United Service
Emcrgo
Anderson
Shimitzu
Opin
Hawkes Australia
Debysien
Australia
Japan
Shimidzy Dapat
Mawkes Australiai
Anderson Australia
Etnent Fukunda Duran
Fiead
Anid cii
Hawkes
Hawken
Shimidzu
Shimidou
Shimidau
Shimidzi
Ies Hanes
Toy
Shimidza
Uji
Miners Face Levy Defaulters in Industrial Action
Sydney report notes Federation to take drastic action against Barrier miners who failed to pay the recent 5 per cent levy aiding the sufferers. Hundreds of waivers are to be declared nonpivionists as part of the industrial measures.
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Sydney
the Miners! Federation
Charge of Murder at Inquest on Nurse Death
An inquest into the death of hospital nurse Cecilia Morien heard testimony indicating a suspected murder charge against Linther arising from an alleged illegal operation. The deceased reportedly admitted using an instrument prior to death, with details provided by Meyer Hart and other witnesses.
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Syney
Cecilia
Morien
I Kuen
N-Day
Meyer Hart
Newestlechendist
Wile
Real
Avai
Mart
Inquiry Into Steamer Iron Monarch Stranding
The Marine Court heard the steamer Iron Monarch likely dragged her anchor in a terrific squall. The master and mate faced blame as the vessel sustained damage estimated at £20,000, triggering repair costs.
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Synex
Pridiy
Marine Court Ueirdyound
Iron Monarch
Defender Denies Assault in Car Incident
The defense in the case of Torrie asserts the defendant did not assault Mrs. Coppin, claiming she punched him and jumped from the car. He testified to restrain her, while questioning a prior jealousy claim and noting her behavior appeared partly drunk, with a dismissed information and a closing inquest.
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Torrie
Sweetest Story Drama Adapts From Drought Tale
A local drama titled The Sweetest Story moves from a drought influenced narrative to a screen adaptation. The project, described as a poignant collaboration, centers on community resilience amid environmental stress with plans for production and festival screenings later this year.
Washington Mourns Harding as Nation Honors Late President
Washington observes a solemn procession as tens of thousands line the route to the capitol. President Coolidge and two former presidents follow, while military bands play amid the grief of the nation.
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Wilson
Mill
Funeral of President Harding Shields Nation in Grief
Crowds line streets as the casket rests in the rotunda, a somber and orderly scene. Mrs. Harding appears weary yet resolute as she supports the family through the long hours of farewell, while thousands pass by to pay their respects to the beloved leader.
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Hapito Rotunda
Message in a bottle claims Surada sinks with all hands
A washed ashore bottle near Cape Spencer carried a note claiming the Surada sank off Western Australia with all hands. Investigations in Port Adelaide question credibility due to odd latitude data and missing date. The note, on a British India Steam Navigation form, mentions Calcutta names but may be a hoax despite currents potentially carrying the bottle from the Indian Ocean.
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Suedda
R. Ahmed
Esplanade
Calcutta
Quartermaster A. Ahmed
Surada
Ling
Gulcutta
Gulf of Siam
Cocos
Keeling Island
Port Adelate
Basic wage debate in Adelaide stalls at below pound1
Friday in Adelaide Judge Borby presiding over the Board of Trade heard T H Howard secretary of the Adelaide Trades and Labour Council argue the basic wage should be under £1 a week as prices rose while wages fell. He blamed rising living costs, housing and imports, urging a federal wage fixation aligned with the Harvester decision and criticizing existing housing stock as unfit and overpriced. He called for government action to control housing costs and allow affordable frozen foods from overseas to ease Australians’ burden.
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Adelaide
Judge Borby
Board of Trade
Howard
Adelaide Trades and Lalor G Council
Australia
Hughes
Hirouuly
Railways chief lauds South Australia system at Chamber lunch
Adelaide based Chief Railways Commissioner W A Webb addresses the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce noting a £20,000,000 capital, 9,000 employees, and 25,000,000 passenger plus 30,000,000 ton freight figures. He cites a possible small surplus for year ending June 30 1923 and argues for state ownership and expansion with government support.
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Adelaide
W. A Webb
Adelaide Chamber of Commerce
Aay
Webb
Railways
South Australia
Presen
Strowile Cruise Officers Arrested Over Slap Incident
A Sydney report notes Strowile on a recent north western voyage involved slap altercation among fiveraw members who objected to quality of find and were detained aboard the Melbourne cruiser. They face custody as the ship sails toward Sydney. Fr onbsihitely pepudletwa Une alles Hons marks for the Presser M S W Lawson. foundation stone laid for Vietnam State Living Bank at Collins and Spencer streets costing £70,000. Defence Minister Ke Finden warns Australia saved only by naval strength, pushing defence estimates. Education Minister Chariton plans reception for 42 young teachers arriving in Adelaide late this month or early September, two married, engaged in England and boarded July 27.
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Strowile
Geranidm Whule
Wiers
Cerain
Fiveraw
Melbourne
Sydnig
Ind
M.S. W. Lawson
Bink
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Spencer Streets
Defence
Kefinden
Densitz
Australia
Pepuly Iec'nr of
Chariton
Nist
Adzlanile
W. McVoy
England
Reform of a New York Gang of Thieves
A gang of thieves in New York were reforming after seeing the picture Till We Meet Again Cooee tonight. The event notes a social intervention using cinema to influence criminal behavior in the city.
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New York
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