Community backs YMCA Port Pirie fund drive
The citizens' committee leading a YMCA appeal for Port Pirie reports strong public support with over three figures of the £500 target already subscribed or promised. Local ladies, led by Mrs Fitzgerald and Mrs Bond, plan to invite supporters to a meeting with the visiting national secretary to boost contributions. The Greek community is also urged to donate before the appeal closes.
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Citizens’ Committee
Youse
Men's Christian Association
Port Pirie
Mayorcas
J. C. Fitzgerald
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Bond
A Wife Seeks Divorce Over Alleged Misconduct
Sydney Tuesday reports a divorce case opened today in which Ray Gardiner seeks the dissolution of her marriage from Joseph Gardiner, a wealthy city merchant with extensive shops and an income around £13,000 yearly. The petition cites misconduct involving Kate Kelly and Mag Kelly, with details of past separations and immoral conduct amid a troubled marriage.
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Sydney
Ray Gardiner
Joseph Gardiner
Killy Kelly
Gardiner
Congee
Dia_own Tife
Petitioner
Safe
Kate Kelly
al O
Googe
Mag Kelly
Miss Kelly
Aorny
Australian Band Funds Not Forthcoming in Perth
Perth residents met with the mayor to address the shortfall for the Australian Imperi Band’s England trip. A £500 total is needed with little hope of gathering funds locally. The meeting urged the Commonwealth to contribute £100 and the states £50 each, while the governments already pledged £150 if others respond.
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Perth
Imperi
England
Commonwesltloeerment
Police Reduction protest by Perth Police Association
A Perth police association meeting condemned the Labor Government for dropping Inspector Johnston to sergeant. The change stemmed from his wartime actions against leading Labor figures while serving as a prosecuting sergeant in Perth. Johnston had been promoted to inspector by the Mitchell Government just before retirement.
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Perth
Johnston
Railways Bills and Budget Take Center Stage in State Assembly
The Adelaide House of Assembly opened the week with debate on railway issues including a Bill to implement a Railways Standing Committee recommendation for a Paskeville to Maitland line. Premier Gunn noted broadening the Hamley Bridge to Wallaroo route could cost about £600,000 and boost state revenue, while discussions on rolling stock and life insurance for workers surfaced. The Budget was announced by Mr Gunn as due soon.
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Paskeville
Maitland
P. Allen
L. L. Hill
Mundoora
Redhill
H. D. Nicholls
Port Broughton
Mudoora
Wan Tt
Hamley Bridge
Wallaroo
Gunn
McHugh
Railways Department
J. L. Price
Seth Hi
Messrs
H. Kneepone
W. J. Denny
Thousand Homes
Queensland
Denny
R. L. Butler
Abolition Pressure Aimed At Friday Night Closing
Howard of the Shop Assistants Federation argues the government’s refusal to amend the Early Closing Act hinders Friday night closures. He notes branches in Western Australia and Queensland are already pursuing similar measures and says many shop staff released on Fridays take other work, signaling inadequate wages. He questions why butcher shops seek Friday night closings while others are denied, and outlines plans to press for changes through Parliament and overtime limits.
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Howard
S.A
Shop Assistants’ Federation
Western Australia
Queensland
Commonwealth
Gouger
Grote Street
Siittance
Moscow revolt report shocks Kabul siege in Afghanistan
Australian Press Association dispatches from Moscow describe a serious revolt in Afghanistan. Kabul is surrounded and the government army is cut off from the capital. The India Office offers no comment amid rising tensions and potential trouble.
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Australian Press Association
London
Daily Express
Mesages
Moscow
Afghanistan
Kabul
India Office
Butts
Crimials At Work and Bank Raid Reported
Melbourne police report two burglars surprised by William Grover, injuring his arm in a failed burglary attempt at George Russell Pty hardware in Plundercatrect. Suspects fled near Petersham railway station after police shots. Sydney bank raid by expert burglars explodes a safe at the Government Savings Bank Northney branch, securing over £100 with no local disturbance heard.
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Melbourne
William Grover
George Russell
Grover
Government Fevings
Petersham
Martin
Sydney
Erarksman
Government Savings Bank
Northney
Fame to obscurity boat from Gallipoli landing
A relic of HMAS Australia that carried Australians during the Gallipoli landing washed ashore at Glenelg after a voyage as a pleasure craft on the Torrens. The vessel, once owned by R W Giffard and later by A B Webb, was damaged and unseaworthy but Webb hopes to repair it and return it to city service.
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R. W. Giffard
Pye Adelaide
Groydon
Gallipoli
Webb
Loyalist Wharfies Seek Compensation After High Court Ruling
A cabinet received a petition from 180 loyalist wharf workers demanding compensation for loss of employment following a High Court decision removing preference. The cabinet plans to address the issue tomorrow.
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Sydney
High Court
Inquiries About Australia Reach United States Trade
Mr P H Moseley vice consul who returned to Sydney says there are many inquiries in the United States about Australia. He was constantly supplying statements to merchants and everywhere he went he spoke of trade prospects.
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Sydney
P. H. Moseley
United States
United
Australia
Reparations talk and Dawes plan gains noted abroad
Federal parliament representatives report progress on reparations following an imperial conference. The Dawes plan, adopted amid broad British government support, aims to regulate Germany's revenue and expenditure, including taxes on tobacco alcohol beer and customs duties, under supervision to ensure meeting obligations.
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Dawes Caramiliies
Dominicas
Mruge
Amy Waneges
Germany
Sbaiabeten
Certea Specifix
Anglo-Russian Agreement Debate Returns to Parliament
The House of Representatives resumes today as Prime Minister Bruce seeks to ease fears over Britain’s recognition of Russia without Dominion consultations. Scullin accuses the Taxation Department of poor annual returns and calls for full papers on Sir Sydney Kidman, who owes £100,000 to the government. Members press for sugar and maize aid, a coal Royal Commission, and relief for the dried fruit trade while criticizing postal allowances and city subsidies.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
S. M. Bruce
Russia
Commonwealth
J. H. Scullin
Taxation Department
Sydney Kidman
Sydney
G. H. McKay
E. B. Corser
H. P. Lazzarini
J. M. Gable
Postal Department
South Australia
Fifth Test Match Ends Amid Thunderstorm at The Oval
England and South Africa resumed the fifth Test at The Oval after a thunderstorm interrupted play at tea. at five o’clock the day’s play was abandoned. Sutcliffe Ward Hearne Susskind Woolley Sandham Hendren and Paate appeared for England in the first innings as rain halted proceedings.
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Ceater
London
England
South Africa
the Oval
Germany's Position on Ruhr Occupation and Dawes Plan
Reuters reports London notes the occupation of the Ruhr should not extend beyond 12 months to support the Dawes plan while urging evacuation to aid European recovery. Herriot proceeds to Paris, Herriot sees improved Europe. American help anticipated. Berlin reports Stresemann in conference with party leaders as Reichstag debate looms.
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London
Ramsay MacDonald Jay
M. Herriot
Paris
Monnlny
le Journal
Ion‘lon
Petit Parisienne
America
Europe
Barvay MacDonald
Geneva
Feane
Berlin
Tierlay
Streseman
Potriga
Adelaide Trams or Buses in Transport Debate
An Adelaide expert says the city lags behind New York and other U S cities in transport and trade planning. He notes traffic growth, trade congestion, and the need to optimize street use, with street cars generally easing congestion more than motor buses. Local officials claim measures curb private transport and support tram services.
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New York
Citle Jn
America
Chicago
Ula
New York Transit Comite Sion
Om All Mines Lant
G. McAneny
Contestet Teate
Trades unionism warned against drift toward Bolshevism
Port Adelaide last night heard William Berry critique modern trends in trades unionism. He urged a return to round-table talks and arbitration alongside solid old bonds, warning that “hatred” factions threaten unity and lifeblood of labour relations. He urged his own Australian Institute to exert influence to salvage the movement.
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Adelaide
William Berry
Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers
Port Adelaide
Jerry
Amalgamated Engineers
Arbitration Court
Jack
Applications invited for junior clerk position Port Pirie
The Corporation of Port Pirie invites applications for a junior clerk role. Details on duties and salary available from the Town Clerk, with applications to be submitted by the stated deadline. Town Clerk Ernest E. Garrett announces the call for candidates.
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Glerk Su
Omee
Ernest E. Garrett
Dog Registration Deadline Expires in Town Notice
The time for dog registration has expired and some dogs remain unregistered. Inspector and Town Clerk GARRETT, Registrar of Dogs, urges owners or keepers to register immediately to avoid fines and penalties. Proceedings and enforcement actions are likely for noncompliance.
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Inspector Ia
Victorian War Memorial Funding Debate in State Parliament
Purstay VM Premier M Prenderast to Wellington War Memorial center reputation today. Government omits promise of 50,000 towards propared war materiel. Prendergast asked if memorials should serve educational aims to prevent war rather than mere commemoration.
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Elbourne
Purstay
Fe M
Curlity
Lawson
Prendergast
Howler
Lady Madden Dead in Widow's Death Surprise
Lady Madden widow of the late Sir Frank Madden died tonight in a sudden death report noting her status as widow and the passing of a titled figure.
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Melbourne
Fiendish crime in Thalheim laborer killed
Reuter service reports a brutal murder in Thalheim with a laborer slain by family members. The eldest son restrained him, the younger sister and her brother attacked, another glazier stabbed the neck, and the victim was throat cut by his eldest son. A grim, violent domestic case under Wurttemberg statistics.
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Reuter
Wurtemberg
Thalheim
Aleter
Othee da Glier
Mattie
Japanese Exclusion Debate At Federal Churches Convention
Axting urged humane reform beside calls to limit Japanese migration. He warned America’s exclusion harms the Christian movement in Japan and cited a “dark Gethsemane” for Japanese nationalism. The speaker endorsed easing entry for some Japanese and proposed race neutral limits.
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Agautaugna
Willan Axlinu
Telemonaty
Federal Council of ‘Churches
America
Japan
Axting
Pont
Rome
Quai
Steaming speedster Homma 2 dazzles on trial voyage
The Homma 2, largest vessel built in Australia at 9750 tons, averaged 12 knots on her trial. On the Fordsdale maiden run Fremantle to London took 29 days, with the second voyage Sydney to Semaphore delivering a 70 hour 1000 mile run. Fordsdale berthed Outer Harbor to load 3750 tons flour for Alexandria and shipments for Swansea and Liverpool.
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Adelaide
Australian Commonwealth Line
Ecome
Australia
Fordsdale
Fremantle
London
Britain
Sydney
Outer Harbor
Alexandria
Swansea
Jiverpeole
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