New Education Policy Focuses on Schools and College Reform
Adelaide reports indicate a vigorous educational policy by Minister J L Hill. Plan includes £100000 this year for new schools and renovations with £150000 in the following year and again in 1926 27. Emphasis on efficient teaching staff and a proposed Teachers College to replace the North Terrace hovel plus expanded medical supervision for pupils.
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North Terrace
Adelaide
Hill
Jullie
Tonclilly
Gertrude Helley
Halley
Fire Brigades Board May Back Round Table Talks
The Fire Brigades Board agreed to inform the secretary of the Australian Government Workers Association that firemen should have a union but perform duties for life and property protection without affiliation. A four-member Brigade team and the union secretary were to meet at a round-table conference. The AGWA council granted the conference, seen as beneficial to both institution and men.
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Adelaide
Fire Brigades Board
Government Workers’ Association
A.G.W.A
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Unio
Noted Journalist Massingham Dead
London newspaper obituary notes the death of Massingham a veteran journalist aged about in London. The piece recalls his work with leading papers and his role as editor at a prominent London publication.
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Massingham
Fairly Shaky To Visit Gladstone
A court session features defendant Paulton pleading guilty and asking for a trip to Gladstone as a possible remedy. The judge orders a six to eight week confinement, noting it could benefit the defendant. Named individuals include S.M. Scott and the presiding judge. The record reflects a cautious, resigned tone from the defendant.
Ferry Disaster Casualties and Inquiries in Sydney
In Sydney the yesterday ferry crash caused damage to the Kareela about 500 pounds and to the P and O wharf 200 pounds. Mrs Brown was killed with her head crushed and buried at Maitland cemetery. Baby Murphy died shortly after baptism. A formal inquiry by Navigation Department opens with a Marine Court later. Steering gear likely jammed. passenger recalls signal to go astern but engines did not respond. Mrs Smiles and Mrs Murphy remain seriously injured with broken hips.
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Three Boys Injured in Crackers Explosion at Surrey Hills
Sydney Friday report details a cracker explosion in a sewer manhole injuring three boys aged eight nine and five from Little Buckingham Street Surrey Hills. Norman Fitzseralil sustains a fractured leg and shock while Edmund Marshall suffers facial and leg burns and bruises and John Chipchast has a fractured skull. All are in serious condition at Sydney Hospital.
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Surrey Hills
Vols
Norman Fitz Seralil
Edmund Marshall
John Chipchast
Adelaide man jailed for bicycle theft
Adelaide Police Court morning session heard Frida y Robinson aged 49 was sentenced to three months imprisonment for stealing a bicycle valued at £44 10s, property of George F Smith. Robinson pleaded not guilty and claimed he needed money to return to Port Pirie where his mother was ill. Police said two prior Pirie convictions existed and one occasion released on probation.
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Adelaide
Friday Robinson
Haslam
George F. Smith
Port Pirie
Pirie
RoWmann
Hinre
Robinson
Generous response to YMCA appeal raises £501 in Port Pirie
Port Pirie citizens donate £501 for the local YMCA appeal, Surpassing £400 target. The Broken Hill Associated Smelters gives £200 and board plans a further £100 yearly for 1923 1924. The drive features widespread support, street collectors, and a ceremony at the Institute with Mayor J Fitzgerald presiding.
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Port Pirie
Young Men’s Christian Association
Broken Hill
YMCA
Ios
Lochemis
Zens
J Fitzgerald
Citizens’ Committee
Institute
Messrs Woodcraft
FT. Bond (District Presient of the ¥.M C.A.), A. H. Loode, R. T. Lawry
J. R. Allsop
T. C. George
Asee
Jadks
O. H. Woodward
Trade Commissioners Visit Manchester To Explore Lancashire Trade
Trade Commissioners from Wembley are on a three day visit to Manchester to assess direct trade potential with Lancashire. They inspected cotton mills, machine works and docks, and met with Ship Canal Company directors at luncheon.
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Ay Parthimony Trade Commissioners
Wembley
Manchester
Lancashire
Ship Canal Company
Game Shot Wins Gimcrack Plate at York Races
London racing report notes betting at York for the Gimcrack Plate with Game Shot at 100 to 30, Roidore at 6 to 1, and Teeberg at 9 to 4. Seven horses ran. Game Shot won by a half length over Roidore, with Teeberg half a length back.
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London
York
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Game Shot
Roidore
Teeberg
Federal Parliament Debates Baby Bonus Nomenclature
In the Melbourne House of Representatives the Speaker urged Mr West to proceed while he objected to the term baby bonus replacing maternity allowance. Debates covered tariff issues overseas payments, railways procurement, and Northern Territory travel routes. The Wine Export Bounty Bill faced amendments as growers supported it. the 1926 bounty end was agreed and the bill passed all stages.
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Earle Pagy
Bruce
Makin
Commonwealth Railways
Commonwealth
Brice
Jackson
Northern Territory
Hie Kunyinga
Springs
Roland Green
Brussels
Metatosh
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Gable
Altough
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Cook
Lazzarini
Sige
Wottse
Dismissal of Jones and Mei ten in appeal shocks Dominion racing
Intense interest follows the dismissal of Jones and Mei ten s appeal. Dominion sportsmen predict a permanent break between the AdC and the New Zealand racing conference. Royal Dispatch disqualification not yet decided. Knight, owner, faces ten days. Spring racing scratchings listed for Epsom, and Myger Minstrel favored for ALL.C Derby with support from the Doralaten. Opium valued £6000 destroyed by customs. Dame Nellie Melba's influenza attack shows slight improvement.
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Jones
Meiten
Dominion
Adc
New Zealint Racing Conference
Royal
Interstate shipping freight hike approved in Sydney
Interstate shipping owners decide to raise cargo rates by 10 percent starting September 4, impacting freight charges. The move affects interstate shipping operations and transport costs for businesses relying on the cargo network in Sydney.
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Sydney
Warren resigns as Port Pirie surveyor in protest
Port Pirie Town Council surveyor Mr George Warren quits amid friction with Mayor J Fitzgerald and claims underpayment and costly sanitary works. He says overload from sanitary service doubled duties and impaired roads and footpaths. Appointed Brighton Council surveyor at £375 yearly. Warren served 18 years here, including since 1909.
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Port Pirie Town
J. Fitzgerald
Warren
Brighton
J. C. Fitzgerald
Jax
Counel
Counei
Railways and Prosperity Boost Lake View
Local wheat crops show promise if current prosperity continues. Feed supplies recover and shearing rises as rail construction between Lake View and Redhill advances. An engine passed through Take View last week marking a milestone in the rail extension. Four thousand three hundred bales of wheat await transfer and over 100 bales of wool will be sent. A new hall is being built for community use and education.
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Lake View
Uéwhewn
Redhill
Joana
Cresco Fertilisers Directors Presented at Annual Meeting
Adelaide Friday witnessed the presentation of provisional directors Messrs Le Aitelison H Brien and F th Keinrieh to Cresco Fertilisers Limited. An appreciative address from shareholders was read as J W Lyons of Horse Platine made the presentation at the Grosvenor Hotel after the annual meeting.
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Adelaide
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H. Brien
F. Th Keinrieh
Gresco Fertilisers, Limited
Weoavern
J. W. Lyons
Id Horse Platine
Grosvenor Hotel
Wattle Sellers Flout By-Laws In Adelaide Essay
City footpath vendors of the Wattle League defy restrictions on selling golden blossoms. A defiant young woman and a burly intervenor clash as authorities press to curb illegal street sales amid heavy penalties. The improvised market disrupts footpaths and provokes calls for enforcement.
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Adelaide
Fie
Gonaeil
Haider
Ore Shipments Reach 74 451 Tons in Three Months
Ore shipments from Port nrie rose sharply with 74 451 tons exported over three months. June saw 28 995 tons sent abroad as ore replaces buoy wheat shipping, and July reached 26 800 tons. By yesterday 14 265 tons had gone to Antwerp and Swansea, with ports including Hamburg Swansea and Franklin in use.
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Swansea
Jnanklin
Anti-Bolshevik Boris Savinkov on trial in Moscow
Boris Savinkov, long identified as the fading spirit of a major counterrevolutionary plot, has been arrested in Russian territory on August 20 and is now being tried by the Supreme Military Court in Moscow. He is alleged to lead anti Bolshevik activities abroad.
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Servier
Boris Savinkov
Supreme Military Court
Hussia
Credit Foncier Loans Raised Limit in Victoria
The Labor Government introduces a bill in the Legislative Assembly of Victoria to raise the limit for Credit Foncier loans from £15,000,000 to £25,000,000. A new debenture minimum of £10 replaces the previous £100, inviting small investors to participate.
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Labor
Legislative Assembly
Victoria
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