British Women and Nationality Change Debate at Commons
In London the House of Commons passed a private member motion by Major Macvay urging British women not to lose nationality by marriage. It notes that British wives to Argentinians Brazilians Chileans or Americans may fail to gain their husband’s nationality or British protection, and argues for clearer criteria to prevent undesirable marriages and deportation penalties.
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Reuter
London
Commons
Major Macvay
United States
Hijtmenty Villains Call for 20 Percent Wages Rise
Cape Argus reports a Mines Coneration Board inquiry mediator recommends a 20 percent wage rise proposed to apply from October 4, 1924, with adjustments for food fuel rent and living costs. The judge favors a 20 percent minimum but leaves higher raises to negotiations between mine managers and workers. He criticizes excessive mine chamber actions. Mining editor notes the rise would add about £4.4 million annually to miners’ wages.
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Reuter
Cape Argus
Mines Coneration Board
Hiv Chamber of Mines
Evictions at Clydebank Spark Public Disorder Debate
London reports heated scenes over Clydebank tenancy evictions with tenants and representatives giving evidence. MPs demand plans for peaceful settlement as authorities pledge action to curb further unrest and protect property.
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Reuter
London
Guinea
Yes
Clydebank
Rus
Unik
Lyth Stetina
Nell Mc Lean
House of Commons
Ftr
Scotland
Soia
John Illnjur
Hilton Crossing Fatality in Adelaide Burials Today
In Adelaide on Thursday the graves of the Hilton railway crossing tragedy victims Sidney Arnest Reynolds and Fredericl Leslie Bailey were laid to rest. The community mourns as details of the fatal collision are recorded in today’s notices.
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Adelaide
Ute Hilton
Sidney Arnest Reynolds
Fredericl Leslie Bailey
Shipping Troubles Aboard the Volumnia at Fremantle
Seamen aboard the Volumnia, under arrest for imprisonment orders, were awakened at four this morning as the vessel lay at Fremantle. The ship, chartered to reach Australia, was declared black after cargo discharge. Crew refusals led to detention and further sentences, with captain Thomas stating preparations to sail at four. Guards, apprentices, and officers moved the ship out of the harbor as deserters face possible warrants and arrest on return. The Fremantle stay involved about £5000 in direct expenditures and other costs.
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Fremantle
O'Vlock
Tun Volumbia
Australia
Einsrus
Aptain Thomas
Depaia
Premiaitly
Lumpers Raise Objection Over Colored Crews on Ships
In FHEMANTLE on Thursday reports say Lumpers oppose placing colored men on vessels to watch cargo and deter pilferage. They claim many honest white watchmen exist and should be employed. Reforms assert Australians should man holds rather than Asians or colored crews who are banned from entering the country.
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Fhemantle
Crabielk
Vinun
Aylerfront Ia
Austee Ina
Jeing
Astalos
Picking Up Dispute in Sydney Shipping Masters Depot
A new shipping dispute in Sydney over access to a picking up depot was settled this afternoon. Authorities agreed to let crews gather inside until the required numbers for each vessel were secured, after which all remaining workers would depart at the fixed time for the next pickup. Crews were selected for the Levuka Yarra Ulmarra and Urella.
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Sydney
Aice
Levuka
Yarra
Ulmarra
Urella
New Zealand Trouble Threatens Dominion Ports
Auckland dispatch reports a waterfront dispute spreading across New Zealand with dockers refusing to work at Rotorua unless paid extra. Latest developments indicate the entire Dominion ports may be affected and labor action could expand nationwide.
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Auckland
N.Z
Prest's Record Sale Values at Special Prices
Auction like sale listing shows discounted fashion items including ladies frocks skirts and coats, assorted fabrics and trims, shoes, hosiery, men's trousers and knitwear, and boys suits. Offers include yardage deals and bulk pricing with notable reductions across multiple garment categories. The advertisement promotes limited time pricing and various sizes and styles to attract customers.
O Callaghan Case Draws to Close in Irish Court
The trial of Reginald Devnls O Callaghan, charged with robbery in Balaklava on December 18, heard defense by Mr. Frank Kelly who argued the prosecu tion lacked corroboration and that the accused, a quiet man, was a victim of unfortunate circumstances. The jury will hear the verdict tomorrow.
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Adelaide
O'Callaghan
Ugar Hughes
Russell
Snowtown
Rank Kelly
Justice Napier
Kelly
Balaklava
Iadell
Accused
Salisbury
Cmeews
Sie
Ac ‘Nosed
Mme
Milhouse
Hracit
Morrow
Wharf Accident Ends Life of Pirie Wharf Worker
At the Japanese steamer Hokkai Maru on Pirie’s Railway Wharf a heavy timber sling struck William Mundy, 25 to 30, fatally injuring him as gangs unloaded cargo. He died en route to hospital with an investigation ordered by police and results to be reported to the Coroner. Another man, William Charlton, was knocked off his feet by a sling blow and injured.
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Yiotimf
Russell
Adelaide
Napoleon Hotel
Pirie
O'Callaghan
Balaklava
Pam
Pirie Road
Pirlewater
Navn
William Mipody
Mondy
Mundy
Uli
Umgu Fim
Mecnrnisek
William = Charlton
Subsidising Sugar Bill Read Second Time in Commons
The House of Commons today debated the second reading of the Irish Sugar Subsidy Bill. It provides for a subsidy or payment to support the sale of refined sugar products, including treacle and molasses, manufactured in Britain from heat grown in the Empire, starting October 4, 1924. The bill, introduced by the Government, follows the proposal from the late Labour Government.
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London
House of Commo
Britia
Arcate
Britain
Lator
Port Adelaide Fire Causes Heavy Loss to Businesses
A Port Adelaide blaze last night destroyed a block of wood and iron buildings at the corner of Commercial Street and Dale Street. The incident wiped out a motor garage, a bag cleaning factory, and a showroom. Estimates place losses around £2,000 for Loechner’s motor garage, with personal property and stock damage totaling about £1,150 across Londrigan Co. and others. The fire, which affected premises owned by W. F. Thurnell, caused extensive damage to furniture, stock, and electrical equipment, though insurance coverage may fall short of total costs.
Mystery Ship HaveSail From Newcastle Mystery Vessel Havo
A strange tale from Newcastle reports a mystery ship named Have, Norwegian owned and chartered for wheat loading for Japan. A woman with horned glasses questioned locals, then the vessel appeared near Merewether Beach and vanished after a dramatic chase as signal signals misled sailors. Authorities in Sydney planned inquiry, though no federal report had been filed.
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Sydney
Thursby
Newcastle
Japan
Morris
Merewether
Merewether Beach
Strane
Rinkig
Ajax
Wiltshire
Melbourne
Federal Navication Department
Community rally boosts Pirie Baby Welfare Fund effort
The Pirie Baby Welfare Fund conference sees renewed local enthusiasm as Nurse and committee efforts gain support. A continental prize at Memorial Park on March 7 will aid the fund, with a hay competition and a child selected from each entrant. The fund’s value is seen as vital by residents and mothers alike.
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Pirie
S. Geddes
Dh. Anderson
Rand
Memorial Park
Railway Officials Plan Study Trips for Australian Officers
Adelaine reports that railway officials under MP WooAL Webb LCholef Railways policy will allow officers to study conditions abroad. The program aims to train in new locomotive and signaling practices with a completion target of July 1 for a fleet of thirty locomotives to arrive at Pont Advillde by June and July.
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Adelaine
Wooal Webb
Lcholef Railways
oMeers
Australia
Chapin
Chive
Lau Atensi Aps
oGbapman
Leu
Pont Advillde
Balches Dure
Bunkers Afire Renter London Messages From Perim
Reports from Perim near the Red Sea say a pawn has arrived with her lower cross-bunker on fire. Linveyers recommend shifting 120 tons of heated coal to assess the damage. The Opawa departed Port Adelaide January 20 for Trieste Vomburg London and Manchester.
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Renter
London
Werthesiay
Perim
Ennee
Red Sea
Linveyers Havi
Opawa
Port Adelaide
Trieste
Vomburg
Manchester
The King's Illness Progress Report
London dispatch notes King George suffering bronchitis shows marked improvement though still ill. Official bulletin confirms progress with closer monitoring and stable condition through the day.
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Greucer
London
George
Cotton Mills Strike Sees Wider Japanese Mills Idle
Reuters reports further Japanese mills idled as strikes spread. In Shanghai the workers maintain a walkout while Osaka spinners urge Tokyo to press Beijing to end Shanghai turmoil.
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Reuter
Shanghai
Whursiay
Struth
Osaka
Tokyo
Market Quotations: Dairy Meats Poultry and Potatoes Report
Commercial market notes provide morning quotations for dairy items such as cheese and creamery products, bacon, and factory sides, with prices in pounds and pence per unit. It also lists live poultry categories including geese and turkeys, along with fresh and new potatoes and onions, all priced per hundredweight or per unit as read from the rail.
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Auelmdl
Best Leaf Fame
Hutton
Waldilles
Livy Poultry
Battleship Still Backbone of Navy Says Board Report
The Navy Board reports aviation advances enhance defence but do not render battleships obsolete. It cites the latest battleship type as capable of withstanding serial bombing and remaining a secure cornerstone of national defence, despite bomber developments.
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Beatey Washington
Thursany
General Navy Board
Mwe
West Australian approves beef cattle import to Kalgoorlie
The West Australian Government grants 42 month permission to import beef cattle from South Australia to Kalgoorlie. A spur railway to the abattoirs will be completed to convey cattle directly to slaughteryards. Stock salesmen anticipate higher prices but note value depends on cattle volume at the Kalgoorlie slaughterhouse.
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Adelaide
Kalgoorlie
South Australia
Nibs Made by Machines That Seem To Think
Machines cut steel into ribbon nibs and form components with precision. The process includes trimming flanks, stamping parts, splitting points, and attaching marks on the backs, showcasing automation in nib production.
Ocean mail contract talks terminated in Capetown
South African authorities announced that negotiations for the ocean mail contract and related agreements with Union Castle Co and associated conference groups have ended for the time being. After discussion, differences on principle and several key details could not be bridged.
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Capetown
Ocean Mail
Th Union Gastls Co
Associated Conference Snes
Share Quotations and Prices from Various Firms
Messrs A A Pearce and Co received quotations from A G Ward Co dated February 49 at 2 46 pm. Listings include ML Lyell Broken Hill North South Amalgamated Zinc Electrolytic Zinc Sulfide Corporation and Broken Hill Gas with buyers and sellers recorded for each item. Market activity shows multiple entries with prices and dates, reflecting a busy grain of trading figures.
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A. A. Pearce
A. G. Ward
Lyell
Salle Broken Hill
North
South
Zinc Corporation
Amalgamated Zino
Imperial Politics in Commons on Armament Conference
In the House of Commons Lieut-Commander Kepworthy pressed for details on the proposed arms limitation conference urged by the U S President. Foreign Secretary Austen Chamberlain said informally discussed with the American Ambassador and under consideration. First Lord Bridgeman said work on new naval dockyards and Singapore base had not resumed and to await naval estimates for 1925 26 before stating its funding.
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Reuter
London
House of Commons
Ivat
Kepworthy
United States
Mnesty
Austen Chamberlain
Kenworthy
W. C. Bridgeman
Admiralty
Singapore
Jintze
Military officers to inspect northern Australia for defence bases
General Changel and Colonel Smart will soon depart Melbourne to inspect northern Australia coast sites for defence bases. Trevor Thompson, a Bank of New South Wales employee at Swanhill, was attacked, drugged, and bound after refusing to reveal bank keys. Detectives investigate. Metropolitan gas works face a disputed stoppage that may disrupt Melbourne gas supply. Australian Cup favorite Litypond scratched. Federal Govt declines to guarantee cotton price under the Wesent system.
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Melbourne
Changel
Smart
Darwin
Australia
Trevor Thompson
Bank of New South Wales
Swanhill
West Melbourne
Ans
Metropolitan Gas Co
Woman Identified in Gap Tragedy in Sydney
The dead body found at The Gap has been positively identified as Ena Runce married of Mackayde North Queensland. She had been living in Sydney for some time and appeared separated from her husband and children. Identification followed routine procedures after the body was recovered from the Gap.
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Sydney
Thaheday
Ena Runce
Bince
Macknayde
North
Queensland
Smith
Ivanhoe
Victoria
Memne
Hipecoutis
Fournence
Nm Kiy
Bardsley Out. Punchas Named for NSW Openers
Warren Bardsley wires from Melbourne to NSW Cricket Association stating he cannot play England opener on Friday. Punchas is selected to fill the vacancy for the Sydney match in Sydney.
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Sydney
Warren Bardsley
Melbourne
New South Wales Cricket Association
England
Punchas
Croydon Air Smash Finding of Death From Misadventure
An inquiry into the Croydon air smash returned a finding of death from misadventure. The report notes the raft spider, a large British species, builds a raft of dry leaves and rubbish held by silk to pursue its prey on water.
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London
Croydon
Exhibition Sweet Pea Seed Varieties and Prices
Varieties include both Bl and Alig strains with some Vudelins not yet on the market. Prizes throughout the Commonwealth favor these peas for general garden use and splendid flowers. Packets priced 6d each, or 12 for 1 shilling. mixed seed of all varieties available at 4s 2d and 8d per packet.
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Commonwealth
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