News Limited directors bid farewell to long serving editors
In Adelaide a staff gathering honored two departing leaders, Mr Stanley Kingsbury associate editor and Mr J. Gardner chief accountant, after near a decade of service. Chairman Mr Clarkson and others praised their contributions as gifts were exchanged including a watch and silver tray, with Mr Gardner moving to Sydney and Mr Kingsbury bound for new opportunities.
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News Limited
Stanley Kingsbury
J. 1 Gardner
Clarkson
Kingsbury
Togard
J. 1. Goss
Evans
Mero Bk. Davidson
Itis
Gardner
Lycipicurs
Ghirksen
Horace Yelland
Street Squabble in Adelaide Lands Couple in Court
In Adelaide on Thursday Joseph Charles Haley and Lulu Flaley were charged with unlawfully wounding Mrs Prideaux after a scuffle near Islington workshops. Prideaux, from Lower Nebrus, Chicago, was cut on the head and ear. The couple were remanded until Wednesday with bail set at £60 and two sureties of £30 each.
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Swrali
Prideaux
Lower Nebrus
Chicago
Joseph Charles Haley
Lulu Flaley
M. Sabine
Prinoans
Islington
Haley
Alis Pelivans
Unclear Yacht Race Message Sparks Unreadable Text
Fragmentary note mentions yachts and a championship event with names and terms that are mostly unreadable. The stream of garbled phrases references a race, a skipper, and vessels, but the meaning is obscured with distorted words and possible misreads.
Air travel revolution promises faster, safer airships
A Reuters report from London outlines a 5,000,000 cubic foot airship being built by the Airship Guarantee Company for Imperial service. The craft would carry crew and passengers inside the hull, boosting speed by over 80 miles per hour and enabling routes from Britain to Baghdad in two days, Colombo in four, Fremantle in six and a half, and Auckland in nine.
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London
Airship Guarantee Company
Imperial Air
Vance
Britain
Baghdad
Colombo
Fremantle
Auckland
Tilden Faces Status Hurdles Amid Tennis and Media Roles
New York reports William Tilden remains challenged by questions of professionalism while pursuing film work and writing. He is favored to win the American tennis title for the sixth straight year and to anchor the Davis Cup defense.
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Reuter
New York
William Tilden
Tilden
Inter Allied Debts Plan Favored by Debtors 1930s
A Reuters summary notes discussions in London about a plan allowing debtor nations to repay World War I debts in instalments aligned with their abilities. Drawing on the Dawes plan, the idea proposes a flexible arrangement coordinated by creditors and international bodies to ease repayment pressures while maintaining overall settlement principles.
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London
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Teller
Chanelier
Ake Kydemmer
Sugeestine Palhe
Indy Viness
Dawes
Captain Wins Out as Fremantle Tenses Over Vessel
A dramatic morning at Fremantle sees Captain Thomas force the Volumnia to depart for the eastern States with a new crew amid union tensions. The Volumnia’s former crew of 22 faces a Supreme Court appeal on March 2, while pickets and locals fear supply seizures and retaliatory actions.
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iItie
Fremantle
Volumne
Supreme Court
Suen
Ucim
Melbourne
Euddun
Mir Tut Walsh
Volumoia
Captain Thomas
Sale of Commonwealth Line sparks union action
Sydney news reports the Federal Government plans to sell the Commonwealth Line. Unions consider a conference to decide on actions to oppose the move. Merchant Service Guild and Marine Engineers' Institute refuse to attend, signaling tensions with waterside workers. Steamship Vulciter remains crewless as the Ditwy faces uncertain fate. Seaman Bradfield dies while awaiting signing on.
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Perrment
A.L.P. and Trades and Labor Council
North Gast Company
Hnels
Bradfield
Mervantle Marine
Final Test at Sydney Cric ket Ground Ends Series
Tomorrow at the Sydney Cricket Ground the final Test of the 1924 95 series between England and Australia starts amid added interest after England’s Fourth Test win. Forecasts promise fine weather with a northerly breeze. Australia squad includes Goalline, Gregory, Taylor, Andrews, Ryder, Kippax, Howay, Ponsford, Oldfield, Grimmett, Maley, Tehardson. England lineup features Hobbs, Sutcliffe, Woolley, Hendren, Sandham, Hearne, Kilner, Strudwick, and Freeman.
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Sydney Cricket Ground
Bengnol
Australia
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J. W. Hearne
A. Kilner
M. W. H. Strudwick
DP. Freeman
Sydney and Melbourne Bankers Feature in Inter-State Cricket
In Sydney on Thursday the inter state cricket match saw Bonsford dismissed cheaply and Vieturi’s captaincy noted after a first innings score. the day concluded with a modest tally as conditions affected play.
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Sydney
Melbourne Banke
Bonsford
Afer Makine
Vieturiance
Gas strike in Melbourne as court contemplates resumption
In Melbourne the High Court hears an undertaking from gas workers to resume work once an agreement is confirmed at a mass meeting tonight. A decision by the Trades Hall, challenging union members, could influence the outcome as the court adjourns to Monday to see if the undertaking is carried out.
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All T
Snowtown HoldUp Sentencing In Adelaide Court
Ting nald Dennis O Callaghan was found guilty of Snowtown hold up and sentenced to seven years hard labor by Mr Justice Naple in the Criminal Court this morning. The defense contended it was robbery with violence though no actual violence occurred in the incident. The judge warned the case sets a precedent against motor assisted crimes and noted the possibility of whipping for violence.
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Ting Nald Dennis O'Callaghan
Snowtown
Justice Naple
Criminal Court
Glandore Shooting Verdict Returns Not Guilty
In Glandore the jury found William Steven Matthews not guilty of shooting at George Turner with intent to murder. Mr Justice Napier discharged the accused after the verdict, following the Criminal Court proceedings on Thursday.
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William Steven Matthews Uuarer
George Turner
Glandore
Justice Napier
End of the Chase Ends with Apprehension of Prison Escapee
William Scobble avaldson Donaldson escaped from a prison exercise yard on Wednesday morning and headed toward the countryside. Police pursued through town and countryside before Con stable s Martin and Badams located him near Pirie late that night. He was brought back to the cells, pleaded guilty to drunkenness and idle and disorderly conduct, and received two months imprisonment plus a £2 fine.
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Donaldson
Martin
Badams
Pirie
Sells
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Gladstone
A City s Meat Loss in Metropolitan Abattoirs Report
The Metropolitan Abattoirs Board reports a loss of £5,288 16/7 for the year ended November 30. The deficiency is linked to fewer sheep lambs slaughtered and a strike at the start of the financial year. During the period 67,588 cattle, 14,928 calves, 396,688 sheep, and 1,002 pigs were killed for foodstuffs in Adelaide. The approximate meat consumption was about 200 sheep or head per population.
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Adelaide
Metropolitan Abattoirs Board
Unusual Bond in Melbourne Court Case
The Chief Justice released the May Paster on conditions to enter a bond of £250 and never drive a motor vehicle again. Paster had been found guilty of manslaughter by a motor vehicle incident, the driver’s identity involved in the fatal crash remains noted in court records.
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Melbourne
A Boy's Wanderings In Adelaide Ends Safe Return
Nine year old Sonald Hareington of Mr and Dr J W Hareington Hoyney had been missing since Monday morning. He wandered near the East End Market by five o clock yesterday afternoon before being detained by constable Wilkes and later claimed by his parents. The boy had spent hours wandering with a fruit-scent from a bag, while neighbors questioned why he behaved so.
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Control of Armaments at Geneva Conference Pend
Five nations including the United States Germany and Turkey announced their intention to attend the international conference on armaments in Geneva on March 5. The gathering aims to discuss and limit global weapon stockpiles and military capabilities.
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Germany
Turkey
Nave
Interstate Fashion Goods Sale Notes
Seasonable goods offered for interstate purchase at marked prices. Silk and wool morogains advertised with typical prices from 4 shillings 10 pence to 6 shillings 10 pence, now 59 shillings 6 pence. Other items range from 16 shillings 6 pence to 45 shillings.
British PM Bruce Refutes Denby as Governor General
Newcastle question raises Denby as potential Vxt Governor General and seamen's strike threat. Bruce says no truth in Denby claim and aims to prevent a sale dispute. He warns that if ships are driven from the Australian coast it will be their loss and taxpayers' burden.
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Bruce
Newcastle
Denby
Final acceptances for VARG St Leger at Flemington
Melbourne notes list final acceptances for Saturdays VARG St Leger at Flemington. Competing runners include David Garrick The Slave Havelock Stamus Mosstrooper Nisae vand pennfelt Wyrherley Penas Rose Ireland Poppy Kerolathe Cynner among others.
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Varg
St. Leger
Flemington
David Garrick
Slave
Havelock Stamus
Mosstrooper
Pennfelt
Wyrherley
Pena
Ireland
Two Years Fasting Diet Begins for Study
Harold Holek a 38 year old University medical student in Chicago starts a two year fasting diet to determine exact food needed for keen thinking. He will eat only when hungry and his normal intake from the past two years is recorded. Men tests will continue during the diet, with experts hoping to derive the human ration.
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Reuter
Ghicago
Harold Holek
Univesity
Market prices and commodities in Adelaide brokers report
Markets and quotations list harvest, dairy and produce prices. Fresh fowl and poultry shifts noted with weights and terms. Share quotations from S. C. Ward and Co. Adelaide dated February 26 show buyers and sellers across Mt. Lyell Broken Hill Junction North Nor a Zinc Corp Amalgamated Zinc Electrolytic Zinc Sulphide Corp Ives Reward Adelaide Steamship Wilcox Mofflin and Taranaki Oil with varying bid and offer figures.
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A. A. Pearce
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S.C. Ward and Co
Adelaide
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Adelaide Steamship
Wilcox Mofflin
Taranaki Oil
Sudden Death of Kent Works Superintendent at 69
A sudden death occurred at 2 50 this morning of Mr Richard Gunner superintendent of the Kent works aged 69 described as never ill with heart attack behind horn in the State Obit service of nearly 56 years. The Coroner has deemed an inquest unnecessary. The widow and two sons reside on Week Street with Mrs W Kintz and P F Chandler among others.
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Richard Gunner
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Ventilating Settlers Conference in Melbourne Discusses Reforms
A Thursday conference of representatives on settler issues in Melbourne considered changes to land blocks, abolition of certain investments, and improved marketing facilities. Most settlers were declared to be in harmony with the board. the discussion touched on revaluation and better efficiency.
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Saktier
Commission On Sul
Milum
Lieat
Tram Mishap Injures Couple at Grenfell Street Intersection
A elderly couple, ALD, SALVE, Thaypsak Mp and Mrs Thomas Tuohy, were struck by a tram at the Grenfell street Kingstat intersection. Mrs Tuohy sustained a fractured skull base, a leg fracture, and abrasions, while Mr Tuohy suffered facial injuries and hand damage. They were waiting for a tram when hit.
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Yuoby
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Mines and Works Acts amendment debate in SAPETOWN
The second reading of a bill restricting native and Asiatic employment to mines and machinery is debated. Minister Beyers says the government recognizes the bill’s far reaching impact and refuses to bow to threats while stressing self preservation and civilizational aims.
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Reuter
Sapetown
F. W. Beyers
Fire on the Opa Wa Aboard Steamer Update
Fire aboard the steamer Opa wa on a voyage from Towneville and Adelaide to London remains serious but under control. Telegram from Perjin notes fire in No 3 hold between decks connected to oil cargo, with removal underway and substantial damage suspected.
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Towneville
Adelaide
Perjin
Flagship Huron Grounds in Palawan Sound
The flagship Huron of the American Asiatic Fleet ran aground in Ma Jam Paya Sound near Palawan Island. No loss of life is reported. Navy tugs are en route to pull the vessel off.
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Manila
Huron
Ma~ Jam Paya Sound
Palawan
Wembley Re Views on Wembley Exhibition Reorganisation
Wembley rese views on the re organisation of Wembley Exhibition were fully vented in the House of Commons today as a resolution increasing the British Government guarantee was adopted. Mr Runelman Liberal demanded assurance that funds would be for serious business and not merely amusements for excursionists.
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Reuter
London
Wembley
House of Commons
W. Runelman
Imperials in Commons Debate on Versailles Report Delays
In the House of Commons today Liberal Mr Trevelyan Thomson questioned the delay in publishing the Inter Allied Military Control Commission report. Mr Chamberlain replied no delay. the Versailles committee received it February 18 and will advise ambassadors before publication. Publication depends on Allied decisions to meet treaty conditions for Cologne area evacuation.
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London
House of Commons
Trevelyan Thomson
Inter- Allied Military Control Commission
Chamberlain
Inter-Allied Military Committee
Versailles
Ambassadors’ Conference
Cologne
Darlinghurst Sessions Fines Two Year Sentence for Offence
In Sydney on Thursday the Darlinghurst Sessions sentenced George Butwell to two years with no flogging for an offence involving a boy.
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Darlinghurst
George Butwell
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