Fifth Test match begins amid Australian struggles
Sydney reports outline a troubled opening for Australia in the fifth Test. Kilner dominates with four for 42 as England pressure builds. Australia reach 289 before stumps with notable innings from Gregory and Ponsford, while Tate and others struggle to convert starts into big scores.
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Sydney
Australia
Enrything
Tate
Kilner
Hhis
Tasmania
Coing
Bur Gregory
Ryder
Ponstand
Andrews
England
New South Wales
Lise
Thorne
HT. Collins
Strudwick
Gilligan
Kimer
J. M. Gregory
Be Andrevin
Whysalh
Kila
Taylor
W. A. Oldfield
Gagndries
Lord Allenby Resigns From High Commissionership
The Morning Post reports that Watford Allenby has tendered his resignation from the High Commissionership. The Australian Press Association notes the development as a significant political shift in London.
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Australian Press Association
London
Morning Post
Watford Allenby
Allon
Hidden Fish That Walk Among Rocks
In a curious note from coastal life, several fish varieties cannot swim and instead crawl along rocks using tails and fins as legs, a behavior observed among dwellers of shallow tide pools and rocky shores.
Penalty clauses sought in waterside workers case
In Melbourne the Federal Prosecution Court heard Mr Adama for employers seeking penalty clauses to deter strikes and refusals to work by federation branches. Penalties of 50 pounds per offence were proposed, enforceable in county or local courts. Mr J Morris sought adjournment to attend a Sydney conference, and the hearing was adjourned to Monday week.
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Melbourne
Justice Powera
P Vbstcution
Adama
Ol Rside
Mstriel
J. Morris
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Sydney
Justice Powers
Waterside war ends as returned soldiers win union move
In Sydney the waterside war ends as the last but two executive members of the retired soldiers union join the Waterside Federation after a Summons court case against Austral Stevedoring Co over preference to soldiers. The magistrate ruled the State Preference Act was overridden by Federal law, setting up further Federal action.
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Sydney
Waterside Federation
Soldiers’ Union
Austral Stevedoring Company
Gates
Wored Sale of Liners Reported in Melbourne Rumor
A Melbourne rumor claimed the Predera Government began negotiations over the gate of the Pardsdale at Ferndale to the Tasmanian Guern ion to sustain services with the mulnland. Mr Brice dismissed the claim saying no certainty existed and that someone was “flying the kite” ahead of his response at the Svitven Cricket Ground.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Pardsdale
Ferndale
Yal
Brice
Svitven Cricket Ground
Brine
Brie Mehheeptie
Great Sale of Sheep dispersal at Canowie stud
The Canowie sheep dispersal drew buyers from Victoria and New South Wales among Australian growers. Nearly 5,000 sheep were sold by Bennett and Fitzgerald with Elder, Smithy and Ilio Tvies and Sons handling business for stud services. stud ram fetched high prices while many animals sold under ten guineas. Adelaide market notes show fruit and vegetables prices and share quotations from S C Ward and Co with several mining stocks listed. Puccini reportedly left a fortune as plans for a Rome opera house proceed.
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Canowie
Tuyere
Victoria
Wastery
Austin- Hig New
Sante Wates
Wisbuey
Australia
Bennett
Fistiex
Elder
Smitty
Ilo
Wits
Tragedy at The Gap Watsons Bay Inquest Opens
An inquest into the double deaths at The Gap Watsons Bay reveals details about Henry Smith of Melbourne and Mrs Bunce of Queensland. Testimony shows marital strain and earlier communications. witnesses describe Smith’s visits to Bunce and his threats to end his life. The coroner records an open verdict for both deaths.
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Watson's Bay
Henry ‘Smith
Melbourne
Kils Bunce
Queensland
George Bunce
I Sunn
Townaville
Berg
Influenza Epidemic Alarm Signals UK to Australia
Federal Director General Cumpston warned Australia could face an influenza epidemic in about five weeks, mirroring England’s outbreak. Quarantine was deemed unable to prevent spread once the first hours of arrival occur, as authorities brace for potential impact. Major Cyril Baylin urged emigration to dominions, urging self dependent settlers with guaranteed support for arrival in Australia and other lands.
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Melbourne
Ytheater
Cologne
Gyril Bayin
National Council
Tig Mon Christian Association
Australia
Miners Federation Delegate Explains Coalfield Policy
In Blackpool Mr Hodges spoke at the national miners conference denying a five year truce. He argued for a pragmatic wave of changes to coalfields to allow an adaptation to world conditions and an adjustment of the industry while maintaining the status quo.
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London
Hodges
National
Miners Federation
Blackpool
Soulfields
Lord Eustace Percy Announces Education Budget Reduction
In Liverpool on Thursday Lord Eustace Percy outlined a forthcoming decrease in education patimates noting the cut does not reflect reduced services or Exchequer pressure. He said years of lower budgeting redirected several millions voted for education to debt payments.
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Weuter
London
Lord Eustace Percy
Liverpool
Britain’s Air Defence Plans Credit War-Bred Outlay
London reports Parliament debates the Air Ministry estimates totaling £4,972,000. Sir Samuel Hoare defends expanding postwar air squadrons, introducing non-regular units and a large civilian staff for non flying duties. Snowden and Benn challenge arms policy, urging disarmament and coexistence with France.
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Reuter
London
Samuel Hoare
Alp
House of Commons
France
Britain
Empire
Brancker
Indis Wonal
Phillip Snowden
Labor Party
Wedgewood Benn
Zo Sing
United States field grows in 1925 Davis Cup challengers
National challengers for the 1925 Davis Cup have been received by the United States Tennis Association. The list includes entrants from Austria and Mexico, increasing the total challengers to forty four in Europe and four in the American zone.
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New York
Austria
Mexic
United States Tennis Association
Championship Billiards World Run Record Report
A fragmented sports note highlights a billiards champion, Selaefer, achieving a rare night run with a 70 break and setting a world record for a high run. The report, though garbled, centers on a standout performance at a major event and notes the player’s front-running success and record achievement.
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Pronkine Oe Peer
Tyatel Guns
Empire Differences in Commons Debates on Wool Disinfection
In the House of Commons Mr G Looker Lampson regrets failure to secure an international agreement on disinfecting dangerous wool and bait. Mr Rhys Davies proposes a conference to settle Empire differences before the Geneva conference due to possible disputes among India, Australia, and Great Britain. Mr Locker Tringon says he will pass the idea to the Home Secretary.
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Reuter
London
House of Commons
G. Looker Lampson
Home Affairs
Rhys Davies
Geneva
India
Australia
Great Britain
Locker Tringon
Home Secretary
Disarmament Conference Topics Stir Tokyo Press
Tokyo reporters discuss Japan s stance on disarmament proposals and Geneva protocol guidance. While affirming support for the conference, coverage notes constant reference and commentary on how plans should be formed under Geneva protocol terms.
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Tokio
Thorsday
Japan
Apan
Lady rider injured as jumper crash at Newcastle show
Misa Enlil Clarke, a known lady rider of jumpers, crashed during today’s events in Newcastle. Her horse rolled over her and she was taken to hospital with internal injuries.
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Newcastle
Misa Enlil Clarke
Energy and Enterprise in Pirie Draw Visitors and Locals
Strangers note Kirie on a bustling Friday as shoppers fill the streets and commerce thrives. A visitor compares Pirie to other Australian industrial centres, praising its size, population, and evident keenness and individual enterprise.
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Kirie
Pirie
Australia
Pirte
Indiscriminate poison claims dogs and wage talks in Adelaide
A dangerous practice in Woodville killed 46 dogs after a sandwich laced with poison was eaten by a pet and a girl warned by an elder. In Broken Hill a general Industrial Council meeting discussed the bonus offer, agreeing to negotiate overtime pay back to January 4 and to press for wage and condition parity with other firms.
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Adelaide
Woodville
Ome
Chi
Lin Iu
Broken Hill
Industrial Council
Council
Minune
Emani
Keswick Jam Factory Chief Denies Action Against Paper
Sir Henry Jobs, chairman of Henry Jones and Co., arrived in Adelaide to review Keswick factory conditions. He denied plans to take ex al action against a Sydney newspaper over articles about jam and canned fruit methods, saying there were no grounds for the attack. Government views would be better received than baseless newspaper statements.
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Adelaide
Henry Jobs
Cairman
Ilirector
Henry Jones and Co
Tony
Sydney
Nowspaper
Henry
Keswick
Youthful bandits target Methodist Hall robbery in Exeter
Three boys aged 44 to 22 years wore handkerchiefs and planned to rob the Methodist Hall Exeter on February 21. At Port Adelaide Juvenile Court this morning they pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and stealing a number of small articles valued at £16 10s. Each boy was bound over for two years with parents signing a £5 bond.
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Tate
Kilner
Gregory
Threa
Gilligan
Ryder
Jir
Stort
Hyder
Kilnera
Whysall
Wickel
Hall
Strudwick
Greery
Giregory
Tote Han
Tote
Adelaide
Exeter
Port Adelaide
East-West Train Derailed Near Abdali
A partial OCR report describes the Hoos Augusta Continental Express bound for Abdali derailing today. Several cars left the track as crews work through the morning. details remain unclear and authorities investigate symbolically.
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Augusta
Abdali
de Fulvd
Weagaels Artelaides Anbir
Crystal Brook Court Fines For Motor Offences and Trespass
Des ire Messrs Mark Wested and W F Nicholls fined 10 shillings with 20 shillings costs for riding a motor without a light. Claude H Wh fined 40 shillings with 20 shillings costs for riding a motor cycle without a number plate. Alexander Adams John Halse and Joseph Thomas charged with unlawfully on Royal Hotel premises Crystal Brook. Adams pleads not guilty. After evidence, fine of £2 with 20 pence? adjournment to March 4. Trial continues.
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Desire
Mark Wested
W. F. Nicholls
J'3.p
Thongs Lines
Claude H. Wh
Alexander Adams
John Halse
Joseph Thomas
Lewis
Royal Hotel
Crystal Brook
G. R. Hannan
Adams
Hannan
4Laise
Thomas
NEW RAILWAYS ADELAIDE DEPUTATION PUSHES LINE WORK
Residents from Redhill district urged speedier completion of the Snowtown to Redhill sway line. Mr RD Nicholls M.A. and Mr J Gunn minister heard pleas for alleviating delay and suggested government action. A call also pressed Redhill to Port Pirie Port Augusta link with minister promising to expedite construction where possible.
Commonwealth Line shipping experiment questioned in Australia
The Australian press notes in a Teading article on the proposed sale of vessels in the Commonwealth Line. It argues that Austalian recognition is needed as the shipping experiment is of interest due to government control interference. It suggests the United States shows a different path amid wartime shipping questions and implies a longer trial period may be necessary.
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Australian Press Association
New York
The
eJournal of Commerce
Voting Financial Newspaper
Commonwealth Line
Commonwealth Shipping
Australi
United States
Orient Company Watching at Hobart Arrival
Jon Beale manager of the Trent Company arrived today on the Ormonde and said he was interested in the sale of the Commonwealth timbers and would prepare a report for his directors. In Shanghai the Japanese mill strike was seized and efforts to reach agreement by employers and operatives continued.
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Hobart
Jon Beale
Trent Company
Ormonde
Commonwealth Tiners
Reurea
Shanghai
Fonteht
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Lord Allenby
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Carowie Stud
Fruit Market
Suman Valley
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S.C. Ward and Co
Lyell
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Sulphide Corporation
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