Divorce Court at Melbournes subverted by Desertion case details
In Melbourne divorce court a 28 year old butcher John Geffiths sought dissolution from Ada Elizabeth Griffiths on desertion grounds. The petition was withdrawn to allow a replacement claim citing three years desertion from December 1921. The judge noted the marriage to Griffiths’ 20 year old daughter after wartime engagement and disputed bottastic matters.
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Melbournd
Dustier Weigel
Egon
John Geffiths
Melbourns
Ada Elizabeth Griflths
Justice
Welgall
Gritths
Wgrimphs
Murcumbeens
Novemer
Aucruneens
Grits
Colac
Golan
A Wife Deserted Divorce Court Describes North West Prospecting Perils
In Melbourne a divorce case before Justice Weigall features a letter from Alice Garrett of St Kilda claiming desertion by Robert Garrett. The missive recalls 1924 leaving, a white man guiding to a gold-bearing region in north west of West Australia, amid clashes with Aboriginal groups. The letter hints at independence if successful, but notes danger from blacks as life is risked daily. The judge reserved judgment.
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Melbguane
Weigall
West
Austen
Lin
Fanz
Alice Garrett
St. Kilda
Rovert Garrett
Togo
Claukfellow
Nurtl-West
West Australia
Captain Cook
Australia
Storms Hit New South Wales Deluges orchards and homes
A severe storm swept parts of New South Wales yesterday evening causing extensive damage. Orchards near Goulbury lost apples in a heavy yield wipeout. A tornado-like hole formed by downbursting wind collapsed a Sydney suburb house.
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Sydney
Thursby
Goulbury
Hughes Leadership Bid Shunned in Adelaide
A report from Adelaide notes no approach was made to the Sydney Chamber of Manufactures about backing W M Hughes for a new party or leadership in Federal politics under the Australian-made Preference League. Manufacturing circles say the plan lacks support in South Australia and is unlikely to gain enthusiasm.
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Adelaide
W. M. Hughes
Sydney
Ifughes
South Australia
Le Messurier Asked to Join World Tennis Tour
Miss K Le Messurier, renowned South Australian and state tennis player, has been invited by the Australasian Lawn Tennis Association to join a four woman team if selected. The trip would cover Europe and America to compete in English and American championships and matches in the Americas France and Great Britain this year. She would undertake the tour if selected and today she expressed willingness to go. Le Messurier is runner up in the South Australian singles championship behind Miss Lance and ahead of Miss Harper.
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Adelaide
K. le Messurier
The Housing Problem in Pirie and Surrounds
The article notes widespread renting difficulties in Pirie with eight months of trouble. Newlyweds and newcomers struggle to find suitable housing as Solomontown and Pirie West face similar shortages while agents say Pirie is not overcrowded and home purchases remain uncommon.
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Pirie
Solomontows
Pirie West
Ris
Vatate
Pitie
United States and Poland Agree MFN Treatment on Customs
An exchange of notes signed today records mutual most favored nation treatment between the United States and Poland in matters governing customs charges, affecting Barnace between the two countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
Washington
United States
Poland
Bargain Fashion Sale Cut Prices on Ladies and Children's Wear
Clearance sale offers low prices on ladies frocks and undergarments, muslin blends and calicos, plus mock fodder pieces and children’s lace socks. Men’s and boys clothing feature special reductions, with items discounted from 1/3 to 3/6 yard and up. Stock is limited and quantities are selling quickly.
Domestic tragedy in Tamworth area police arrest husband for murder
In Kinstown near Tamworth Mrs Kathleer Withers 32 was shot dead on a Moree property. Husband Lyie Withers 35 was later arrested near Narrabri 500 miles away and charged with murder after a yard shooting followed by his departure in a torch car.
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Sydney
Tamworth
Kinstown
Kathleer
Withers
Narrabri
Moree
Narrabr
Fourth Test match begins today at Melbourne Ground
Everything is in readiness for the fourth cricket Test between Australia and England, opening at Melbourne tomorrow noon. The wicket is in splendid order and another resistless struggle is expected. With the Ashes decided, interest remains high as a great crowd is expected for tomorrow and Saturday’s play. Australians H J Collins W Bardsley W Ponsford Taylor C Reliever Ryder T Jordison W Lass Mailey Y Richardson and England’s A B A Gillighn Hobbs Sutcliffe A P Ghenman W M Tate Kilner Woolley Hendren T W Waysall Stradwieleham.
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Melbourne
England
Melourne Cricket Ground
Australia
H. J. Collins
W. Bardsley
W. Ponsford
Tayor
C. Reliever
Ryder
T. Jordson
W. Lass
A. Mailey
Y. Richardson
A. B. A Gillighn
J.B. Hobbs
Sutcliffe
A. P. Ghenman
W. M. Tate
W. M. Tate, 0. Kilner
Woolley
Hendren
Stradwiele
Ham
Mariners walk ashore over non-union crew on Koromiko
In Port Adelaide the steamer Koromiko preparation for Melbourne departure stalled as crew members left their posts over non unionists. Two men ill with anthrax previously paid off. The company offered New Zealand wage rates but union members refused to sail. Affected crew remained ashore and two nonunion sailors reboarded, prompting further standdown.
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Che
Adelaide
Mercantile Marine
New Zealand
Dangerous Derelict Near St Paul Amsterdam Islands
Details report a hazardous derelict dredging hopper barge SAM 19 with a statite barge HAM 37 sighted near St Paul and Amsterdam Islands in the Southern Indian Ocean. Identified by the Barranbool at 10 30 am on January 24. The larger hopper appears to cradle the smaller barge for towing use.
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Adelaide
St. Paul
Amsterdam Islands
Indian Ocean
Technical Education Opens Year 1925 in Pirle
A large audience attended the official opening of the 1925 year for Pirle Technical Education held at the Institute Hall. Speeches by Mayor Geddes and ministers highlighted the event. Certificates were awarded to many students for qualifying examinations with an entertaining program to follow.
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Pirle
L. le Him
W. McGoy
Educat Hop
Pentier
London Debate on a European Security Pact Amid German Terms
Reproduces London based commentary from Morning Post and Daily Express on a possible security scheme for Europe involving Germany. Discusses prerequisites for British and Prince meeting Germany, Bavarian stance, and the need for Luther government to sustain a policy against extreme opposition. Mentions British public opinion, Canadian and other dominions’ likely disapproval of military commitments.
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Bike Re Association
London
Te “Morning Post
Paris
Berlin
Germany
Europe
Britain
Chambéain
Luther
Shamberini
France
Mutkry
Ava
Expresg
Milanoberla
Ségking
Epanglei
Adelaidem Myola and Co charged with false pretences
In Adelaide Police Court Frederick Frist a former Registrar at Land One was accused of being induced to work with W. Herbert Wadham director of Myola and Co Ltd. Wadham faced charges of obtaining £100 from Frist by false pretences related to shares in the company daily wages owed to staff ranged from £5 to £50 and the firm showed little assets or money to lend with directors blamed for mismanagement.
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Adelaide
Frederick Frist
Land One
Herbert Arthur Wadham
Myola and Co., Ltd
Wadhan
M. Sabine
Frost
Myola Company
Gibbons
B. Ly Bean
Crown
Newis
Ige
Traffic totals for N S W rail and tram services
Sydney reports for the quarter ended December 31, 1924 show 39,250,000 wall passengers and 86,500,000 by rail transit. Revenue from trains reached 34,000,000 with trams just under 4,000,000. Rail earnings rose 242,948 from the prior year’s quarter and tram earnings increased 4,148.
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Sydney
Il Trans
Testator’s Will Allocates Estate to Relatives and Charity
Sydney audience records reveal Thurstay Guade the teres of the will at William Abbott of Wingen New South Wales who left £80 071. The testator intimated he left line to charity citing estate tax and land taxes and that future obligations as a citizen of the Commonwealth would be relieved. The bulk of the estate went to relatives.
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Sydney
Thurstay
Willan
Baward Abbott
Wingen
Newseh Wales
Commonwealth
Keswick Girls Strike Ends Aboard Factory Dispute
ADELAIDE Thursday Gigloe reports protection for workers who refused to strike at Henry Zonew and Coy Kenwick. J Doman states the dispute resolved with union on whether piecework should be abolished. The South Australian Disputes Board ordered Mile End cold stores employees to strike over Jones products removal, implicating Federated Groin drivers and Firemen’s Association and Storeman and Packers.
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Adelaide
Gigloe
Henry Zonew
Coy
Kenwick
He J. Doman
Spanagi
Mtn
Piacework
Eines
Mile End
Jones
Federated Gogin Drivers and Firemen's ~Association
Storeman and Packers* Aloes
Unions Prepare for Industrial Upheaval at Special Meeting
A special meeting of the Workers' Industrial Union issued an official telegram to Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and Adelaide urging moral and financial support for the Industrial Council if mining firms press a bonus system. Secretary Mr Considine will travel to Sydney to consult the Central Executive on lines of the council's resolution. The union vows to enforce conciliation while preparing for possible action if needed.
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Broken Hill
Workers’ Industrial Union
Trades and Labor
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
Industrial Council
Angul
P. Considine
Union
Central Council
Gonsiitne
Express
Will Can
Syith
Hiv Ol
Undom
O'Neil
Industrial Counel
Tullow Dng
Central Council of
Workers
Disease in Dairy Herds Near Adelaide
Clumsy report states dairy herds face issues from an outbreak within the Adelaide area. The unsettled wording mentions tuberculosis, beet measles, and a possible herd cull. Authorities warn of potential slaughter as a consequence of the dairy disease scare.
Produce Market Report from ADELAIDD and Wy Sandford and Co
Thursday market figures show quotations for butter creamery and factory produce, various cheeses and meats, bacon and hams, live poultry including roosters and hens, ducks, turkeys, and pork, with prices per dozen, per pound, and per weight unit. Prices reflect fresh, prime, and best quality items across regional suppliers and shops.
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Wy Sandford and Co
Goa
Lve Waighit
Polatoss
Swtom
Hutton
Expulsion of Greek Patriarch upsets League appeal
Geneva reports that the government has appealed to the League of Nations over the expulsion of the Greek patriarch from Constantinople. The government says the move violates the population exchange treaty and other accords and risks straining Turkish Greek relations.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Fees too Heavy Tamworth High School Faces Closure
A Tamworth high school faces possible closure as pupil numbers fall from 21 in 1924 to 18 this year due to rising fees. The report notes alarming drop in enrollments and questions the school's viability amid financial strain.
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Tamworth
Aanworth High School
Young Australia Boys head for Somme battlefields
Paris reports members of the Young Australia League departing for the Somme battlefields this morning. The trip includes visits to Amiens Cathedral and commemorations of Australian actions at Villers-Bretonneux and Albert.
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Heuter
Paris
Young Australia League
Somme
Amiens Cathedral
Villers Bretonneaus
Albert
Serious Allegations At Communists Trial In Germany
Trial for high treason of 16 communists and a Russian general was underway Wednesday. Witnesses alleged Soviet agents funded revolts in Germany and planned uprisings in Berlin with help from the Russian embassy. Ex-communist official Houmann testified of a 1923 revolutionary committee, payments of 25,000 American dollars, and plots against industrialists including Hugo Stinnes.
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Meuter
Leipsiz
Red
Russia
Germany
Herr Houmann
Comunist Party
Benin
Fe Voce
Wlan
von Sveckt
Hugo Stinnes
Haunanm
Reichstag
Imperial Politics in Commons on Alien Policy Limits
In a House of Commons debate British Home Secretary Jayuzon Woks warned Britain could host all as refugees only if unemployment falls below 40 million. He cited last year’s admission of 4 alien workers and 309 deportations of those who entered illegally. Sir Gerald Strickland defended political education abroad and urged Labour leaders to raise living standards in their electorates.
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Reuter
London
House of Commons
Jayuzon Woks
Home Secretary
Britain
Mlegal
Stirr
Lalor
Tome
Euvanos
Gerald Strickland
Spe
Australia
Murdered Sirdar Two Brothers Arrested
Reuters reports in Caro that Abdel-Shamid Anayat, a student at the Teachers' Training College, and his brother Abdel Afwl Avayat, president of the Royal School for Law, have been arrested for the murder of Slr oee Stack. Avayat admitted participating in the attack and named others involved, including his brother.
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Slr
Abdel-Shamid Anayat
Teachers' Training College
Abdel aFtwl Avayat
Royal School For Law
Lords approve payments of Egyptian fine balance to benevolent causes
The House of Commons authorized government payment of the remaining 690000 pounds from Egypt’s fine to benevolent funds. Additional disbursements included 40000 to Lady Stack and 3000 to Captain Campbell injured during the attack, plus five pounds to March the Australian chauffeur who drove the war.
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London
Hoves of Commons
Britain
Sirdar
Soudon
Lady Stack
Campbell
Is Altaci
Tasmanian Appoints New Hydraulic Engineer
Dellamy, Hobart City Council Engineer, was appointed Hydraulic Engineer in South Australia by the Executive Council this morning, with a salary of 4000 a year.
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Tasmannian
Adelaide
Dellamy
Hobart City
Auateaita
Weather Sketch for Pirie Delays and Adelaide Cold Snap
The report notes warm weather in Pirie despite rain signals this week and shows yesterday’s warm conditions. Adelaide forecasts a cooler spell soon with changing conditions and potential showers.
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Pirie
Adelaide
Abortive deputation over food poisoning at Pirie plant
Mr Robinettes statement says the B F As Co reserves the right to victimize workers who suffered from food poisoning. A deputation of Combined Union Council members met management at Pirie but was abortive. Acting superintendent Woodward declined to give details, noting the matter includes the BGAS Co and the unions.
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B.fas. Co. Sill
W. Robinette
Aw.a
Goun— Ch
Pirie
Mit OG. Woodward
H. St. J. Somerset
Rabinette
BGAS
Robinette
Ning
Melbourne News Briefs Highlight Transport Strikes and Politics
A half hour stoppage disrupted Melbourne electric train service during morning peak, delaying thousands of workers. Reports touch on federal election politics with Senator Wilson and the Country Party. The English cricket team was luncheon guests of the Commercial Travellers Association, with praise for Australia. A court fined John Sanderson and Co 400 pounds for allowing German crewmen ashore. Premier Alan pledges not to reinstate striking policemen from 1924. The National Roads Association seeks 4 million pounds for state road works, replacing the current 2.5 million. A new crew may sail for New Zealand in days, and Prendergast may retire from Labor leadership.
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Melbourne
Worlk
Wilson
South Aust
Jalia
Country Party
Commercial Pravellers’ Association
Warwisk
Armstrong
Australia
A. EB. Th. Gijigan
John Sanderson
Alan
Telnstate
National Roads Association
Moaralds
Zeatland
Prenderwass
Worleys Circus Round Two Bank Jumping Contest
The Second Round in the Bank Jumping Competition will feature Harry Button Sy¢ Bayham Snowy Richards and Albert Weir. Winner to face Knight using title in upcoming match. Worleys riders plan to perform tonight under the local laws of well-known repute. The Silver Cup will be presented at Pockelberg's Alexander Street.
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Wil
Harry Button
Sy¢ Bayham
Snowy Richards
Albert Weir
Knight
Yvime
Ron Davies
Worleys
Wis
Ows
Willy
Glew
Pockelberg's
Alexander Street
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America
Prests
Hosiely
Zephyr
Mar
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Koromiko
Pacific
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N.S.W
Keswick
Peage Peage
Farr
Tubsreu— Losis
Ford Rom
Greece
Young Australia
Gerh
Imperial Politics
Jowest Pries
Gibson
R .G.gibson
Kithers
King William
MR. Robinette
Victorian “News
Worleys Circus
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