Shipping Trouble Delays Queenmoor Appeal Hearing
Fremantle report of the Queenmoor under Commonwealth Line charter being heard after a magistrate’s ruling against the Volumnia crew. Attorneys for Volumnia owners seek a March hearing. judge open to the appeal but seamen refuse to engage. The case may be postponed until routine business resumes in Fremantle.
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Queenmoor
Commonwealth Line
Volumnia
Wit Endeavor
Tit Volummaia
Port Adelaide Seeks End to £2000 Fine on Sailors
Port Adelaide sends five delegates to Sydney to protest the £2000 penalty imposed on Jonafrench Mowers Mr. Ryan and So Muir of the executive committee. They will ask the Federation to remove the fine and explain why Steamers Clan Monroe and Byron Mackay were unloaded. If penalties persist the branch may consider secession from the Waterside Workers Federation. The Queenmoor steamer decision looms as Monday approaches.
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Adelaide
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Jonafrench
Ryan
So Muir
Jang
Committee of Management
Clan Monroe
Byron Mackay
Queenmoor
Australian Common Scout Hive
Burt Adelaide
Picking Up Trouble With Seamen Union Over Crowding
Confused report describes a dispute with the Seamen's Union during a Wednesday incident. Shipping authorities interpret powers to restrict access near a key area to prevent crowding while workers express frustration over confinement in heat. Leaders report the matter and efforts to calm tensions continue as officials assess control measures.
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Seamen's Union
Buhling
Federsd
Tohanigen
Double Tragedy at Watson's Bay Sydney Gap
Two bodies found on the rocks at Watson's Bay near The Gap early morning. A male commercial traveller identified as Sinjin Smith of Shelwie and Go. from MMBotsford Victoria and a woman, unnamed, believed married, with a letter addressed to Mrs Sears expressing heartbreak. Police seek Mrs Sears while examining possible overhang or suicide motive.
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Assisted Migrants Expenditures Reported in Parliament
Reuters from London notes a Tuesday House of Commons statement by Colonel Amery on assisted migrants. It cites 1924- end year expenditures around £700,000 against a total capex estimate of £1,159,000, with December 31 figures showing £227,000 spent and an £848,000 projection for the year.
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Reuter
London
Colunjulie
Amery
Asalstscarier
Australian Cadets Arrive in Marseille for Visit
Reuter reports that members of the Young Australia Society arrived in Marseille today. The cadets, part of a joint Anglo-French youth exchange, are welcomed by local regiments and will reside at the Barracks during their stay.
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Reuter
Marseilles
Australie
Eucie
Lammeraé
Baetineks
Record Opening Sale Prices On Ladies Frocks And Fabrics
Readable segments list marked reductions on corsetry, silk frocks, crepe kimonos, and damask along with remaining quantities and clearance tags. Items include Velvets and jerseys, floral silks, moroccan brocades, and linoleum remnants offered at deep discounts to clear stock.
Highway Robbery Trial Near Snowtown Cross-Examination
A Port Pirie man Reginald Dennis O Callaghan faces Crown charges for holding up and robbing Edgar Hughes Dey near Snowtown on December 1. Cross-examination revealed details of the robbery as witnesses described the assailant’s demand for money and the car stop.
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Adelane
Reginald Dennis O'Callaghan
Port Pirie
Edgar Hughes Dey
Russell
Snowtown
Justice Napier
Criminal Court
Frank Kelly
Vallaghan
Edgar Dey
Witnens
King Suffering From Bronchitis After Flu
Reuters reports King Victoria is ill with bronchitis following influenza. An updated bulletin says there is no new change in his condition after a restless night. Crowds outside Buckingham Palace greeted Queen Mary as the King remained inside, having caught a chill at an Alhambra performance Friday.
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Reuter
London
Australian Press Association
Padreweski
Alber Hall
Beltish Legion Appeal Fund
Tinal
England win Fourth Test by innings and 29 runs at Melbourne
England defeated Australia by an innings and 29 runs in the Fourth Test of the 1924-25 series at Melbourne. England set 548, Australia replied 269 and 250, with J M Taylor top-scoring in both innings and M W Tate taking five wickets in the second. The match ended amid wild cheers as England celebrated a dominant victory after 13 years of defeats in Test cricket.
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Melbourne
England
Australia
J. M. Taylor
M. W. Tate
Taylor
Kelleway
Gilligan
Richmond
Tate
Woolley
Andrews
Speed
Strudwick
Reat
Ponaford
Hilligan
Ponsford
Bue
Ayers
Hampton Tragedy Trial of Francis Perkins Continues
The trial of Francis Perkins charged with murdering Hampton bank teller William Almeida was continued. Defence counsel stated no evidence would be called and the accused would not testify. The jury toured the bank scene by motor car and will deliberate to a verdict.
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Melbourne
Vis
Francis Perkins
William Almeida
Hampton Bank
Levy
Perkins
Hampton
Motar
Verdict of Manslaughter in Perkins Case at Hampton
Melbourne reports a jury verdict of manslaughter in the case against Francis Perkins for the murder of William Almeida at Hampton. Witness accounts describe a masked man. revolver use, money handling, and a police search at the Sir John Barleycorn Hotel revealing a revolver. Accused claimed self defense and was questioned about movements. hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
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Lang
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Reman
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Adelaide
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Pirie
Snowtown
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Melbourne
Nisht
Francis Perkins
William Almeida
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Perkins
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Sir John Barleycorn
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Atti
After the Battle Captains Applaud Each Other
N L Collins of Australia praises Tate and Taylor for outstanding batting in trying conditions. A E R Gilligan, England captain, expresses gratitude for Australian sportsmanship and notes Collins was first to reach their room after the finish.
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N. L. Collins
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A. E. R. Gilligan
England
Fifth Test team selection for final match
Melbourne reports the fifth Test selection with changes. Bardsley and Richardson omitted. Grimmett and Kippax dropped for the NSW batsman and a pace bowler. The team includes H L Collins as captain and Ponsford.
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Bardsley
A. J. Richardson
C. Grimmett
A. Kippax
NSW
H. L. Collins
Ponsford
Humphrey Bishop Comedy Company Thrills Lew Alhambra
The Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company opened at Lew Alhambra Theatre to a large audience. Star Lilian Colenzo and company staged two and a half hours of musical comedy with notable performances by Scratcher Toni Lake White Walter Kingsley and Zelda Bailey among others. audience acclaim and encores marked a successful debut under new management.
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Harbest Myers
Humphrey —Bishop
Humphrey Bishop
Lew Alhambra Theatre
Myers
J. (. Wiliamson, Ltd
Pirie Theatregoora
Drm
Specia
Fair Sex
Audence
Callul
Lilian Colenzo
Scratcher
Toni Lake White
Walter Kingsley
Pirie
Roasty
Lake White
Gary
Stoker
Viain
Studert
Zelda Bailey
John Jhon
al Inumphey Bishop
Frais Kaan
Norma Fobs
Tomton
England shines in International Inter-city boxing tourney
England claimed two victories in the International Inter-city amateur boxing tourneys with lightweight champion George Gogay defeating his New York opponent and welterweight champion James Hanrahan beating his foe on points, delivering a strong overseas showing.
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Reuter
New York
England
George Gogay
James Hanrahan
Wills Challenges Dempsey for World Title
Harry Wills, the heavyweight contender, pressed the New York State Athletic Commission for a title bout with Jack Dempsey. If the commission fails to accept within six months, Wills will claim the title.
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New York
Harry Wills
State Athletic Commission
Jack Dempsey
Wills
Theatrical Manager Harry Clay Dies After Illness
Sydney notices report the death of Harry Clay, a well known vaudeville and theatrical manager. After graduating from local city and suburban theatres, he endured a two year illness before passing away last night. The notice references his career and ties to stage circles.
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Sydney
Harry Clay
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