Humphrey Bishop Last Night at Port Pirie
The Matinee Hill and Al Perturmianey offered the last chance for Birks people to hear the versatile company of artists led by Mr. Bistup. Scratcher's Rossain and Lian Cobnzo drew laughter while Zelda Bailey and John Tyan showcased graceful dance. a strong mix of tableau ballet and vocalists pleased the audience with special prices for adults and children.
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Arlets
London
Scratcher
Zelda Bailey
John Tyan
Jn Finew
William Anderson Dramatic Company To Open Season
The Tasgement of the New Al Hambra announces William Andersons Dramatic Company will play four nights starting Monday March 2 direct from The Theatre Royal Adelaide. Opening play The Squatter's Daughter with prices of 3s 2s and 1s and a shilling booking fee.
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Alhambra
William Anderson
Theatre Royal
Adelaide
Pera
Painted Flapper and Charade Thrill at Wald Theatre
Review notes a melodramatic mystery with a strong French star Waldo Bourne. The Painted Flapper delivers vivid suspense with scenes of a woman’s sacrifice to save a loved one. Chaplin comedy and a lively supporting cast add broad appeal for Saturday matinees at Sweetlart's and Linlay SHUNT.
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A. Wald Bours
Sureviky
Phi Sovin
Vie
Wayling Garon
Factire
Nitun
Charlie Chaplin
Sweetlart's
Band Concert Aimed at Improving Salomonlywn Beach
A Solly Beach concert Sunday evening aims to boost local appeal. St Marks Band provides instrumental music while Bandsmaster Bou Wie leads vocal items. A collection will support a beach improvement fund.
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Salomonlywn
Weta Toll
St. Mark's Band
Weaeh Improvement Fund
Fathers Association Meeting Plans at Marble Gate Hall
The Fathers Association will hold a meeting at Praocls Marble Gate to Hightal & wvlocrk with a splendid program. Reports will be submitted and citations rendered by Mr J A Brusnalang Amingat. The general discussion centers on the Association water welcane and the nomination of officers for the next year. The presidency is a coveted honor and outcome of the vote remains awaited.
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Toe Annamieeling
Pithy Omwal
Fathers’ Association
Praocls
Hightal
Paris announces foreign loan plan after budget vote
In Paris on Thursday the Minister of Finance told the Chamber of Deputies the government would complete the foreign loan after the budget bill passed. The United States had already promised a loan of 70,000,000 pounds.
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Paris
Cremenial Minitater of Finance
Chamber of Deputies
United State
Melbourne Gas Workers Strike Threatens City Supply
A move by West Melbourne Gas Works workers to strike over the contract coke loading system leaves about two hundred men unemployed. Unions threaten wider action at South Melbourne and Fitzroy works if a quick settlement fails, risking a total Melbourne gas supply disruption. Efforts are underway to resolve the dispute.
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Melbourne
Lilion
West Melbourne
Melourne
Fitzroy
Carters, and Drivers’ Union
West Melbourne Gas Works
Anglican Church Delegates Meet in North Adelaide Diocese Formation Discussed
Representatives from both dioceses met outside the meeting venue on February 17. The Adelaide bishop presided and praised the Willochra administration while noting past resignations. Discussions centered on establishing a new diocese, growth in clergy and confirmations, and rising donations, with a hopeful outlook for the future.
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Gomel
Adehuul
Willoehra
Adelaide
Gounell
Te Adelaide
Maewund
Nouth Australia
Vie West
Yic
Ile White
Willoohra
Willoobra
Vic Adela
Clereytocy
Aililde
Adelaide Wholesale Fruit Prices Report
The Adelaide market lists fruit prices across items such as apples peaches tomatoes oranges and cabbages with price ranges per case dozen and bushel in pence shillings and pounds. Special notes include navels from Inman Valley and a general price spread for vegetables and fruits.
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Inman Valley
England's Cricket Team Named for North Test Tour
Sydney reports England's 11 for the North Test with Gilligan, Bryan, Hendren, Chaplin, Woolley, Sandham, Whysall, Leyland, Tyldesley, Kilner and Howell. Bryan and Howell likely in the north squad after NSW match. Simon named twelfth man for New South Wales. Australians return by train. Gilligan optimistic, not expecting an innings win. Collins, Taylor, Oldfield mobbed by visitors. Bardsley and Gregory still in Melbourne.
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Sydney
England
Giligan
Bryan
Hendren
Chaplan
Woolley
Sandham
Whysall
Kseeman
Tyldesley
Kilner
Howell
Ath Tale
New South Wales
Bryan Ad Howell
Simon
Anyno ‘Ny
Gilligan
Dwt
Collins
Taylor
Gid Oldfield
Bardsley
Gregory
Melbourne
New Institute Formed for Postal Service Members in Adelaide
A new institute in Adelaide will offer members dining rooms library reading and rest rooms and a gymnasium. Qualified teachers will provide free education to members and country residents can access correspondence lessons. The top floor of the Olive buildings has been remodeled for early operation.
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Adelaide
Postal Servante of
South Australia
Labor Pre-Selection Leads Senate Poll in Sydney
In Sydney on Friday the west pre-election count for Labor Senate candidates showed Senator Depline leading with 10.6 percent and Donald Grait close behind, with 9,238 votes tallied. About 4,000 votes remain undisturbed and some timber workers and municipal employees votes face challenges.
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Sydney
Senate
Wit
Depline
Iva
Donald Grait
Ld Municipal
Veiue
Warning to motorists after level crossing tragedy in February
Dr Ramsay Smith, Guy Coroner, returned an open verdict on the deaths of Leslie Frederick Ambrose Bailey and Silmvy Ernest Heynolds in a collision at a South road level crossing. The warning to motorists stressed the odds against drivers in such incidents, and the court examined circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
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Adelaide
Miotor
Totorists
Ramsay Smith
Guy
Leslie Frederck
Ambrose Bailey
Silmvy Ernest Heynolds
South Road
Disarmament Conference Postponed Three Months
In the House of Commons, Lt. Commander Kenworthy asked if the disarmament conference is abandoned or postponed. Foreign Secretary Austen Chamberlain replied that all Geneva protocol matters were postponed for three months, including discussion of items to be considered. He said each programme item has been delayed for three months, with a September resumption possible.
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Reuter Lonton
Thursias Inis
House of Commons
Toway
Kenworthy
Whirther
Imey
Austen Chamberlain
Australian Cadets Visit Marseilles in Duty Tour
Australian cadets visit Marseilles leading figures in interest today visiting Notre Dame de la Garde and docks. They will be entertained at tea by the Sphinx and attend a gala performance tonight. They will be entertained by the British colony tomorrow evening before leaving Marseille Saturday.
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Marseilles
Australifeasingary
Aiselms
Notre Dame de la Garde
Hateal
O Callaghan Remanded For Sentence In Trial Verdict
In the Criminal Court Dennis O Callaghan was found guilty of robbery. He was remanded for sentence until Tuesday morning when character evidence will be called. The jury reached its verdict in about seven minutes and details discussed accountability and the use of a revolver and a borrowed motor car.
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Adelaide
Dennis O'Callaghan
Vidlecos
Edgar H. Deg. Russell
Snowtown
u’Gallaghan
Ely
O'vallaghan
Balaklava
Accus
Petro
Emfeld
Sir John Barleycorn
Mundie Street
O'Callaghan
Russell
City Witchhouse
Trussell
Rymer
Kelly
Domestic Trouble At Port Pirie Court Case
Adelaide Friday Port Adelaide Police Court heard Frederick Hines of Port Pirie charged with cruelty to his wife Ethel May Hines between August and October. The case adjourned to March. Mrs Hines seeks separation under the Married Woman's Protection Act. Complainant testified of conjugal cruelty. Hines denied the accusations. Both sides described their twenty year marriage and separations.
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Adelaide
Halcombe
Burich
Port Adelaide
Frederick Hines
Port Pirie
Ethel May Hines
Sendwell
J.B. Kearney
Kearney
Port Hirle
Wort Pirie
British Air Force plans 1925 26 budget and airship program
London reports the 1925 26 air service expenditure at £15,609,000, up from £15,140,000 this year, with 36 000 personnel and 34 squadrons. Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare prioritizes commercial airship aims, safety in the experimental phase, and a large research program. R33 will fly after refit. R36 to Egypt for test flight. mooring masts and overseas stations planned.
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Reuter
London
Samuel Hoar
Air
Putham
Egypt
Rdington
Votes for Women Opposition in Commons in London
In the Commons Sir Willa Joynson Mekslume will move for a Private Members’ Bill to grant women the vote. The proposal would extend eligibility to women aged 30 and 24 to vote under the reform bill, with the aim to seek opinion on submitting the measure within the current Parliament’s lifetime.
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Reuter
London
Willa Joynson Mekslume
Meybeys
Whiteley
Givig
AL Prysent
Irving
Imap Voliano
Gass
Law Reform Stirs Law Reform Commission Meeting
A surprise occurred at the Law Reform Commission as Mr Hilary Boucaut testified that the Justices' Association urged Acts of Parliament to be plain and simple. A wit sparked talk as P Reidy praised Boucaut, and Mr A W Robinson urged clearer language while recalling a Jamestown exchange.
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Adelaide
Law Form Commission
Hilary Boucaut
Justices' Association
Mr Boucaut
P. Reidy
A. W. Robinson
Mr Robinson
Justice Boucaut
Jamestown
Lala
Ags
Protection for Husbands in The Home Debate
A witness recalls discussions on extending protection to husbands against wives who neglect homes and provoke steps to court. The dialogue questions whether persistent nagging by a wife could be a ground for separation or relief, highlighting gendered expectations in domestic disputes.
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Christophe
Wolbing Fa
P. Lysy
Davis Cup Tour Funding Sought Amid Aussie Delay
Sydney reports on the Davis Cup crisis as the Australian tennis team faces a post tour funding gap. A split exists over sending the women’s team on tour with no funds, prompting appeals by well wishers. Past trips cost players about £1,400 and total expenses around £3,800 while receipts were £2,969.
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Sydney
Lawa 'Ennis Association
Australia
Melbourne
Wits
Fundy
Japanese Enterprise Plans Mongolian Agricultural Mission
Tokar Thursiy Baron Okura, a veteran business magnate, plans an April trip to Mongolia to assess agricultural development. If a Mongolian prince offers land, Okura will supply capital. Due to his advanced age, he will be accompanied by a protective escort to guard against possible bandit attacks.
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Reuter
Tokar
Okura
Usitinss Wan
Mongolia
Marriage health claim questioned by witness at Sandwell
In response to Mr Kelly, a witness testified that his wife had never slept on the floor during their time at Sandwell, noting her delicate health at the time of their marriage.
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Kelly
Sandwell
Traffic in Drugs. NEVA Thursday Reuters
Traffic in drugs protocols and international controls dominate a Reuters report from NEVA on Thursday. Britain, Japan, the Netherlands, Siam and the Tri States seek signatures by September to advance a global framework for enforcement and cooperation.
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Reuter
Neva
Tri States
Britain
Japan
Netherlands
Siam
Fifteen Years and Floggings
Melbourne judge sentences Francis Perkins for manslaughter of Frederick Almeida, a Hampton bank teller, to 15 years imprisonment with three floggings of 15 lashes each. Notice of appeal filed. Crown enters nolle prosequi in James Myer Davis case.
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Melbourne
Francis Perkins
Frederick Almeida
Hampton
Commercial Bank
Nolle
James Myer Davis
Share market report from S C Ward and Co quotations
Share quotations from S C Ward and Co dated February 20 show varied bids and offers across miners and metals. Entries include Nivpros Audy Beurce and tiv with prices around 23 to 28, Zinc Corporation at 13 to 39, and Sulphide Corporation around 20 to 26 with mixed buyer and seller activity. Other names include Adelaide Steamship, Willcox Movin, and Turamaki with mixed bids and few confirmations.
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Nivpros
Audy Beurce
Tiv. Tue
Messrs
S. C. Ward & Go
Yani— MI. Lyell
Brokso Hulk
Salen
Tunction North
North
Zinc Corporation
Amalcivic Tnd
Secretarial nomenclature debated in House of Commons
Question raised whether to rename Secretary to the Colonel in the Colonial Department to Secretary for Imperial Affairs. Mr. Baldwin said such description changes are under consideration.
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London
House of Commons
Colonial Department
Baldwin
Ongoing Tug of War Among Steamship Federations
Fragmentary report from Melbourne outlines tensions between the Commonwealth Steamship Owners Federation and the Segment Union over departure methods and leadership. Officials and owners debate union alignment and strategic actions amid unsettled labor relations.
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Melbounn
Priday
Utfetsls
Ommonwealth Steamship Owners’ Federation
Segmen
Migrants Arrive in Wellington Aboard Steamer Horotoray
The Horotoray docked in Wellington on Friday bringing 300 migrants from Liverpool. The voyage was tempestuous with two sailors swept overboard, one rescued and one drowned.
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Wellington
Horotoray
Liverpool
Shanghai Cotton Strikes Amid Turmoil in Border Settlement
Native police arrested six protesters as a crowd stormed the Chinese police station in Shanghai’s border area. The disturbance was dispersed after three volleys. no injuries reported. Officials say 48,000 strikers are tied to six Japanese cotton mills, involving two factories.
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Reuter
Shanghai
Alleged Poisoning Trial Ends With Not Guilty Verdict
Melbourne Criminal Court heard Walter Wells Miller accused of administering arsenic to his wife Beatrics with intent to poison. The Crown alleged a plot involving another woman. Miller denied the charge. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty and he was discharged.
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Melbourne
Walter Wells Miller
Beatrics
Enother
Lea
Miller
Kellett Widow Seeks 5000 Damages Over Tram Collision
On July 20 Sir Henry Kellett of the Kew Council was killed in a collision between the car he rode in and a tramcar. Joan Kellett, his widow, claims 5000 from the Melbourne Tramways Board or alternatively from John Lane the car owner, alleging negligence by one or both defendants.
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Melbourne
Henry Kellett
Kew Council
Joan Kellett
Melbourne Tramways Board
John Lane
Barrier Unions Debate Continues With Melbourne Reply
A reply from Melbourne mining company representatives to union demands reached Broken Hill today. The reply, kept secret by managers and known only to C J Emery, will be discussed tonight when Iron Trades and Barrier Industrial Council delegates meet the mine managers.
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Broken Hill
Broken Mill
Melbourne
Iron Trades and Barrier Industrial Council
Hes Rooms
C. J. Emery
Mining Managers’ Association
Colliery Dispute Opens Tribunal Session at Wonthaggi
The Federal Coal Tribunal under Mr Hibble opened to settle a strike tied to the State coal mine at Wonthaggi. Victorian Railways Commissioners, who control the mine, agreed to recognise the Hibble tribunal and its award. A engineers meeting at Wonthaggi was planned for Sunday to resolve the dispute over tasks labeled as engineers' work, with a hoped permanent settlement if the Railways Commissioners accept the tribunal's jurisdiction.
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Melbourne
Federal Coal Tribunal
Hibble
Wonthaggi
Victorian Railways Commissioners
Ware
Hiaire
Railways Commissioners
Gap Tragedy in Sydney Claims Two Victims
Relatives arrive in Sydney for funerals of Harold Smith and the woman killed at The Gap. Harold’s brother identified the body, and police search for five year old Eric Bunce, last seen February 10. Motive remains a mystery as investigators consider the possibility of suicide.
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Sydney
Pride
Harold Smith
Melbourne
Eric
Bunce
Victoria Street
Darlinghurst
Round Australia rider arrives in Adelaide at post office
Adelaide Friday A. W. OGrady the West Australis motor cyclist arrived at the Government Post Office today at 3 o clock. He was met by Mr L. L. Hill Commissioner of Public Works, Mr B. Gard of Gard Bros, and members of the Motor Cycle Clubs of South Australia.
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Adelaide
A. W. O'Grady
West Australis
Government Post
L. L. Hill
Public Works
B. Gard
Gard Bros
Motor Cycle Clubs
South Australia
Safety in Mines conference talks progress in Newcastle
In Newcastle on Friday the agitation at Northern collieries over mine safety is being addressed as mine proprietors consider meeting with miners' representatives in conferences to discuss the issue.
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Newcastle
Northern Colleries
Tonferenes
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ING
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