Smouldering Cargo Keeps Crew At Sea Heading For Port
Adelaide’s Otterpool, a 6500 ton coal carrier from the United Kingdom, limps into Outer Harbor after a furnace fire spread through holds No 2 and No 3, with smoke and acrid fumes delaying rescue efforts for weeks. Captain Oliver and 92 crew members endured burning heat and heavy fumes while the ship was moored for repairs, with only a cautious port entry expected at Chiler Harbor.
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Adelaide
Énlcatora
Brien
Otterpool
Outer Harbor
Lythe
Kogland
Adelaide Municipal Tramways ‘Trust
South Indy Ocean
Atria
Australia
No. & Bold
Wyttier
Oliver
Sas
Beith
Chiler Harbor
Melbourne's Migration Policy Critiqued by Former Official
Malcolm Shepherd, returning to Melbourne by steamer, criticizes Australia's migration program. He warns that lack of orderly intake and shifting state policies have harmed Australia's reputation and hampers 400 000 potential migrants from being guided properly. He notes gaps in housing, support for families, and a stable system to manage movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Monta
Malcolm Shepherd
Derenge Department
Shepherd
Australia
London
Austartia
Austrulla
Fire Devastates Shops in Avoca Melbourne
A large blaze in Avoca Melbourne destroyed four shops today. The incident involved individuals named J Bridle, J Woolstencroft, E Latch, and W Kaye. Fire crews battled the flames and limited further damage while investigators review the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Asin al Avoca
J. Bridle
Huteuresaer
J.woolstencroft
E. Latch
Pastrycook
Mad W. Kaye
Nootmaxer
Inquest Opens in Rosaville Tragedy
Mount Gambier hears testimony at the Rogayilie inquest into Mrs Myra Francia's death on August 8. William Henry Francis appears connected to the charge of murder as evidence from relatives and the mother of Francis emerges. A constable testifies to finding Francia with mortal wounds and Francis alive after the assault, the hearing adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Gambier
Myra Francia
Rogayilie
A. G
Rosaville
Myra Franels
Fravely
Francis
Mr. Adams
National Steeple Day Racing Notes at Victoria Park
Backers favored Mistral and Silvius as favorites lighted light in two top races at Victoria Park on Saturday. Rucford won with a strong late surge while Gold near Canberra and other odds drew attention. Stuck Up fell at the last obstacle, Huja won the Grand National Steeplechase, and Antonello staged a bold finish in the Welter.
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Victoria’ Park
Mistral
Silvius
Pistol Barrel
Golden
Red
Rumford
Nile Chief
Argosy Boy
Ruceford
Adit
Green Baize
Miss Simon
Rose
Danny
Suez
Aquatic
Mernowie
Jacota
Divion
Scobie
Gleam
Tennyson
South Australia
Read
Vahey
Medhurst
Victoria
Hujal
W R. Thompson
Horne
Huja
Shu
Kiltender
Don Anton
Mr. Cooper
Scooter
Hiyja
Haoma
Ethelton
Sibalys
Rellus
Selty
Moon Spot
Everthing
Fiat
Lakhnao
Vvnlleur
Auton Princs St. Roseate
Lenxfils
Cailleur
Irvin
Sybil
St. Roseate
Doctor Electrocuted in Ambiguous Incident
Fragmentary report from Almida le describes a doctor electrocuted during an at home treatment. Text mentions J. Muli Ur J. 5 Burnett Jost life and an electric battery used in bed. A telephone bell rang, the practitioner touched an instrument and was electrocuted by a circuit, resulting in death.
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Almidale
Muli
Burnett
Jumbuso
Adverse Wholesale Prices Reported on Diverse Commodities
The Adelalde market notes varied wholesale quotes including apples and oranges with mixed price ranges, shipments of hay and grain, and several graded cases of produce. Local merchants reported mixed demand and several pricing adjustments across fruit, vegetables, and staples.
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Adelalge
Monlay
Vane
Murray Mavers
Fey Casey
Dow Gress
Share quotations and mining stock listings in 1920s era note
A fragmented listing shows quotes and shares for various companies including Dowty Zinc Corporation Gullnes Gold Harris Scarfe Mulien's and Wiley. The text reads like a broker’s notice with prices and fractions, dating references to April September and March in a market context.
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A. A. Pearce
Qy. Yysler
Ward
Adeoflo
Mt Byell
Broken Hill
Nori
South
Suryhinks Gorgoration
Dowty Ss Zinc Corporation
Gullnes Gold
Harris, Scarfe
Mulien’s
Wiley
Sunmn
Steamship HoldUp in Sydney Sparks Company Response
Historical note reports The Laivn Steamship Company Limited reacting to a disruptive incident in Sydney on Monday. Records indicate an urgent action plan to address a public disturbance and safeguard operations amid evolving tensions at the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Laivn Steamship Company, ‘Limited
Industrial strife in Adelaide stalls Islington work
Premier announces no further work this year at Adelaide sites. Islington job holds reduce activity at Wilmington workshops affecting 350 ironworkers after August stoppage. Trade unions and Industrial Disputes Committee officials met. no settlement reached on State Bank job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaida
Thonday
Aibeladde
R. J
Wilington
Tradies Hall Council
Butlep
Islington
Australian Workers Alarm Over 20000 Rail Staff Threat
Queensland crisis reports fear of 20 000 West Australian railway workers losing jobs as militant union actions inch toward a strike. A.W.U. realises danger and campaigns to avert widespread unemployment while railwaymen resist wage offers and face compulsory service policies during tense political days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musbane
Emsport
Nin
Strike at Lithgow Ends Work Over Wage Dispute
At Lithgow, members of the Federated Enginedrivers and Foreman's Association stopped work at Hoskin’s Tron and Steel Company plants to press for higher wages. About 1300 to 4600 workers idle as talks continue with management about a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithgow
Mwe
Hoskin’ Tron and Steel Company
Weekly hiring restored after union plea in court
Judge Beeby in the Federal Anii sation Court today delivered judgment in favor of the Engineering and Blacksmiths' Union seeking a variation of their award. The decision covers daily pay, piecework and overtime systems and restores weekly pay with a leave to apply for exemption in certain cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Beeby
Federal
Aniisation Court
Blacksmiths’ Union
Savings Bank Deposits in New South Wales
Deposits across NSW Government Savings Bank branches totalled 282,208,000 with a pre interest balance of 453,124,701 pounds credited to depositors. The figures relate to the 1927 reporting period and reflect branch totals and depositor balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Yarous
New South Wales Governmen Savings Bank
Italian dies after altercation in Melbourne scene
An Italian worker collapsed and died during an altercation in Melbourne. Police hold another Italian in custody as inquiries continue. Doctors cite possible heart trouble rather than a fatal blow, though witnesses allege a head strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Monilay
Wal Pea
Ah Hy “Yallournimine
Overtime Pay Planned for Child Endowment Act Teachers
Teachers called upon to work extra hours under the Child Endowment Act will receive 7/6 per day for the additional duties. In Criccieth, the garden gate at Mr. Lloyd George’s house is covered with messages from admirers to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mr. Lloyd George
Criccieth
Mdmirers Thers
Port Pirie Licensed Victuallers Club Holds AGM
The Port Pirie Licensed Victuallers’ Club met at Grimelmer’s Buildings for its second annual general meeting presided by Mr T P Miller. The chairman reported four meetings in the year with a small profit and noted efforts to attract members, including half freights on horses and stabling. Financials showed a balance sheet with assets and liabilities and expenditures for the season, with praise for secretary duties and committee thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vhew Uunuil
Port Pirio
Vietuallers
Jims
Oltielula
Maxsrs G. ' Ucode
Bulmer
Sampson
AL Monwun
J Mitutyre
Hayball
Botillsater
A. Cresay
UNO Wireless
Balanse
Union Mauk
Zupley
Mulldines
Ula
Sunderes Eyagyayo
Union Bark Sada
East Im Hand
BH. Watts
Australian Unemployment Insurance System Favored
Commonwealth Statistician Mr Wickens arrived in Melbourne after a London trip. He studied the British approach to unemployment relief and advocated a similar system for Australia, hoping it would work satisfactorily there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Commonwealth Statistician
Wickens
Grama
London
Australia
Sirat Woot Sale of 4927 28 Sires and Wool Lot
The Sirat woot sale was held today with 10 708 Dalen sold. Selling brokers report animated competition and values five percent higher than the last series for best lines of fleeces and skirtings while lambs wool and thor descriptions remain unchanged.
Canadian attempt to span the Pacific from Ontario to Britain
The first Canadian flight aiming to span the Atlantic departed from London Ontario early Monday. Captain Pully and Lieut. Delealf Cavet flew a Stinson Detroiter with Wright Whirlwind engines. The craft carried 500 gallons of gas, 5,000 pounds total weight, and is designed for 41 mph top speed and 100 mph cruising speed. The prize offered is £5,000.
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Powonto
Sue Atlantic
London
Ontiriaa
England
Delealf
Stinson
Wright
Farmhouse Fire Fatalities Reported in Winnipeg
United Service dispatch from Winnipeg describes a fire at Uely farmhouse. Mes Uapes and her three children, ages one to five, perished in the blaze while three other children were rescued by a six year old girl who could not reach the exit. The report notes the fire started in the dwelling and spread rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Winnipeg
Mes Uapes
Uely
Tragic Suit of Prince Rudolph and Marie Veracra Folly
A 19th century report outlines a sensational royal tragedy involving Prince Rudolph and Marie Veracra, widow of Sir Frederick Cunliffe Owen. The tale recalls a deadly sequence following revelations of a liaison and a suicide pact linked to Countess Cunliffe Owen.
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Seeley
New
York
Mayers
Austin Cruch
Hidhuph
Cunliffe Owen
Frederick Cunliff
Purity of White Race Leads Georgia Registration Debate
A fragment from Atlanta notes outlines a push for a "white race" purity policy with registration for marriages. Representative David, author of a bill passed by the state legislature, cites safeguards to prevent white and nonwhite marriages. The governor slows the bill, ten days inquiry noted.
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Initeg Service
Atlanta
Mowlay
Secrarey
David
State Legislatins
Georgia
Cremation and funeral for Sacco and Vanzetti draw large crowd
In Boston on Monday the cremation of Sacco and Vanzetti was followed by a funeral procession with about 20,000 to 100,000 spectators. The event was orderly with no religious ceremonies. Mrs Paddy of the Defences Committee called the death victims of crass plutocracy and the worst sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Univ
Boston
Uni Eee
Paddy
Iy Defences Committee
Oh Ag
Consistent Winner Tikion Competes in Rhode Island Invite
Sunday Willian Tikion of Critish Service SGWPONT Rhode Island led five starts in an invitation event here. He posted scores including 3-7 and 6- a with Manuel Mom of Spain finishing 97.1Y in the tourney.
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Critish
Sgwpont
Rhode Island
Willian ‘Tikion
Len
Duat Manuel Mom
Spain
Clash With Federal Troops in Mexico After Rebel Defeat
In Mexico City on Monday, federal troops pursued 25 rebels after their defeat in Mixtequila district. Five men escaped to the mountains while others were drowned attempting to cross a swollen river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Mexico City
Wedsrul
Rebela
Mixtequila
AW U and ARU Amalgamation Discussed
Melbourne report of a Federal Council meeting where a proposal to amalgamate AWU and ARU was floated. A union with about 240 000 members could result, with a conference likely to arrange between representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Federal Council
Australian Workers' Union
Australian Railways Union
Nan
Melbourne workers electrocuted during stormwater drain project
In Spring Street Melbourne today a team installing an electrically powered concrete mixer received a sudden electric shock. William Riley aged 2 was killed and Ernest Fitzgerald aged 27 was seriously shocked. Three other men were slightly shaken as authorities investigate the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Monitoy
Spring Street
William Riley
Ernest Fitzgerald
Gladstone Triumph Boosts Title Bid In Close Semi
Gladstone defeated Georgetown 28 points as Seyi Rongora led a balanced effort with 14 players scoring. The win secures a September 1 final against Jamestown in Gladstone with key players Laura Reynolds and Travers contributing across the board.
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Ub Norihern
Artae
Qladaline
Bath
Gladstone
Mey Ted
Seyi Rong
Lawa
Yoetol Q
Notory
Gould
Aimatooe
Poate Jadalooe
Jamestown
Mnal
Gudls
Hehinds
Laura Deals
Hest
Pkryors
Gladstonn
Hea Kelanstein
Nayda
Travers
Gate
Yikes
Thomson
Shannon
Heer
Hore
Cestic
Fuas
Laura
Puller
Snarlolt
Kawes
Scott Bros
Istimana
Urns
McKennis Rogers
Agull
Gare Jer
Paul Growl Bithers
Oladstons
Levee
Keneney
Goleman
Gale
Laie Rogers
Reichsteim
Paull
Jenkins
Merriton Defeats Narrity to Reach Major Final
Merriton defeated Narrity 12 to 10 in a Broughton Central Association semi final at Crystal Brook ground. The crowd of 16 pounds 12 shillings watched Merriton surge late to lead by three points, with key goals by Merriton forwards and strong defense from Nicholson, Myers, and Darley. Merriton advances to meet Wandonyah in the minor premiars decider next Saturday for the season’s conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huw
Napridy
Hs Broughton Central Association
M. Zubediah
Tr. Gomne
L. Wilson
A. Scott
Narcdy
Bruce Derby
A. Darley
B. Smart
Dayley
A. Freeman
P. Smart
Burglar Strikes Florence Street Shop
A burglar entered a Florence Street shop occupied by Mrs M Prangos on a Saturday night or Sunday morning. The mass of oak furniture was damaged and money and jewellery stolen including bracelets and brooches worth about 40. The seizure connected to the shrine of St Thomas and care was taken to describe the items.
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Geriy
Mra M
Pilgrima Tv
St. Thane
Legle
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Orania
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the Fashion Drapers
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Prests’ Limited
Adelade
Queensland
A.W.U
F.E.D
F.A
New South Wales
Child Endowment
Pirie Racing Club
Sydney Woot Bales
Evaney
Mandl
Pacific
Ontario
Britain
Sacco and
Vanzetti
Aw.u
ARU
Northern Areas
Broughton Central
Merriton
Florence Street
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