Bread delivery in Pirie resumes amid cart service change
Wire relief yesterday allowed partial resumption of bread delivery in Pirie. Ab. Rabishim said eight depots and carts and a motor lorry would serve distant customers, though some refused bread in poor condition. Delivery costs and losses were discussed as depots reopen with new prices. Milk prices to rise in Adelaide due to higher wages and feed costs, effective January 12.
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Bown
Ab. Rabishelim
Mr. Rothsheim
Blotzheim
R. Mayes
Scarcity of Cattle Alleged Market Strain in Adelaide
Adelaide markets report a tight cattle supply with muster butchers noting an acute shortage. Fewer than 900 head available, prices rising with a slatey advance. Beer supply affected. consumers expected to pay about 2d more per pound.
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Adelaide
Muster
Elephant Attacks and Fatalities Amid Rogue Herd
A historical account describes multiple deadly encounters between humans and elephants in Africa. European hunters and local farmers faced rogue bulls, with several deaths and near misses. Notable incidents include Mr Attrill’s failed calf capture and a hunter mauled after misfiring a gun.
Troubles in Ireland raids attack barracks in Cork
The Times reports from Cork that about 300 Sinn Fein raiders attacked Carrigshill police barracks. The initial volley failed to kill, a three hour fusillade followed with bombs. Raiders breached the wall, cuffed and imprisoned officers, and after a wartime council contemplated shooting them on the spot if government stoutness failed.
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the Times
London
Times
Cork
Sinn Fein
Carrigshill
Lendorm
Sergeant and Family Gasped In Raid Barracks Blast
Raiders blew up the police barracks at Carrigtehill six miles from Queenstown gassing the resident sergeant and his family. The incident marks a violent attack with the sergeant and relatives affected by gas exposure as authorities investigate.
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the Times
London
Carrigtehill
Queenstown
Lieutenant Harrison Trial Over Misappropriation Charge
A London court martial heard Lieut. Harrison of the 12th Australian Battalion testify that Major Story ordered military stores to raise funds for a dance. Harrison claimed he handed over one show and parts of the proceeds to Story and 250 francs to two officers, with 1000 francs to NCOs and 2000 francs to junior staff. He said officers used him as their tool and pledged restitution of 6000 francs. sentence to be reconsidered later.
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United. Service
London
Harrison
12Th
Sen
Hira
Ministerialists Win Federal Elections in Adelaide
In Adelaide the Ministerial Party secured victory with candidates B Benny J Newland and KEV Wilson elected. The final tally confirmed their mandates as the town awaits the final public test on Wednesday.
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Adelaide
Samale
Government offers wage rise for railway workers in UK
United Service in London reports the government proposing a weekly bonus for railwaymen after lengthy negotiations. The plan would raise the lowest paid to £2 16s weekly, with porters at £3, and a September cost of living revision. The agreement aims to ensure no wage reduction below pre war levels.
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United Service
London
Wheat harvest unions clash at Solo montown yards
The A.W.U. virtually took control of wheatyards at Solo montown in an arrangement with the Wheat Waterside Workers' Federation. A Han unionist flared tempers before talks with Wheat Board representatives calmed the dispute. Overtime ran at Westhope Emden and Asterturm yards as four gangs worked through the day. A.W.U. invited employers to conference to settle working conditions for union members.
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Solomontown
Pire
Wu Waterside Workers’ Federation
Wheat Boarde
Westhops
Westhope
Emden
Asku
A. Wo Larey Tids Weilten
SVU
Wheat Harvest Board
Round up of radicals sparks wartime fear and deportations
A chaotic report claims thousands of radicals were rounded up and arrested as authorities pledge large scale deportations after extended wartime measures. The piece cites women’s statements and notes 2,000 prisoners to be removed following investigations, amid a tense national climate.
Readings on Radical Plots Linked to General Strike Plans
A wartime newspaper report uncovers a suspected radical plot connected to raids on radicals. It describes plans to escalate into a general strike and potentially overthrow the government, aiming to dismantle organizational networks. The article emphasizes the perceived threat as a significant, dangerous conspiracy in the United States.
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Thars
Wash
United States
Why Australians Succeed in Victory Feeds Troops
London reports Sir John Monash's final tantalizing book published in The Sunday Times. The chapbook notes Australian morale rose during the closing forty eight days of the war with 24,242 officers and men engaged, 2,566 killed, a testament to continued offensives.
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United Service
London
Sir John Monash
We Sunday Times
Vienne
John Monast
Abe
War revelation of British bungling at Monash line
London report cites Major Knox of Australian forces blaming British mishandling for a brutal battle failure. He says miscommunication left Australian troops exposed to heavy fire, resulting in many casualties and four tanks knocked out. The piece references Captain Marlin's critique of Sir John Monash and discusses the Sunday Times letters.
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United Service
London
Shortage of coal discussed by town council
In a council night report the mayor noted coal shortages, saying Port Lincoln was short and Adelaide well supplied. The smeltery stock would last ten days. A motion to urge district members to press the Government for immediate relief was moved by Prmlit, seconded by Dr Threadgold, and carried.
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Port Lo
Adelaide
Prmlit
Dyanasta
Threadgold
Progress of Bolshevism Famine in East Siberia
From The Times dated December 27 telegraphs from China noting turmoil around Irkutsk as Siberia collapses into famine. General Seminof fights hunger in Transbaikal and Manchuria supplies blocked by gold payment. Soup kitchens line the Siberian railway for refugees amid Red advances and reports of atrocities by mercenaries. Britain faces upheaval after General Denekin's reverse.
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London
A. A. Wilton
China
Irkutsk
Siberia
Seminof
Tramsbakalia
Seminoff
Manchuria
Siberian
Oumburg
Cluese
Hungarian Defends Mis Colleagues
A Budapest address to Sir T. BR. Dewar's mission sees Herr Hussar defend Hungarian anti Bolshevist measures. He argues Allies fight Asiatic anarchy aiming to dominate social democracy, condemns the tree thinking of professors, and warns Western nations must not defend assassins swindlers or agitators.
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Times
London
Budapest
Herr Hussar
T. BR. Dewar
Terr Husuar
Price of Kerosene Prices Asked Before Adelaide Commission
Officers of Vacuum Oil Company urged a price rise before the Prices Commission in Adelaide. Manager J. S. Glick argued that higher costs and exchange rates reduced margins, citing wage increases and a stronger dollar. Directors defended profits and bonuses, while noting losses unlikely if the increase is approved.
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L Prices Commission
Adelaide
BR. Davidson
Lawrence
F. Condon
Joseph S Glick
Vieunain
Mitto
Avernges Menth
C. Blade
America
Commonwealth Bank
Melbourne
Jose
Chirk
Conten
South Australia
New South Wales
Mr. Condon
Wie
Australia
Drice-fxing Board
Clark
Its & Company
New York
Condon
Mr. Clark
Beatine
Boas
Glark
Rees Aermiae
Avery
Thalr
Wiese Sbatien
Why T Would Not Marry at Couee Theatre
The Couee Theatre presents Why T Would Not Marry, a dramatic exploration of marriage problems and selfish habits, aided by psychic elements. The program includes a diverse gallery of pictures ranging from drama to wild humor and recent overseas events.
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Couee Theatre
Pearls Stolen From Parcels in France Case Grows
United Service reports valuable pearls valued at £72,000 stolen from a parcel in France. The seals were left intact by the robbers, with authorities investigating the theft and tracing the involved individuals.
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United Service
London
Hieves
France
Tobbers
Big blaze in Port Adelaide at paper store
Monday morning a large fire swept the Debria of the Advertiser paper stored in Port Adelaide. Fire brigades were summoned as flames grew massive and spectacular. A fireman checked the store at 7:30 a.m. and found all in order. fifteen minutes later the fire flared up again.
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Adelaide
Advertiser
Port Adelaide
Flood in the Rhine causes heavy damage and destruction
The Times dispatch from Rotterdam reports the Rhine and Maas floods as the worst in 40 years. Factories and brick kilns suffered severe losses with extensive material damage including 150,000 bricks destroyed.
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London
Rotterdam
Rhine
Maas
Viscount Grey To Return As U S Ambassador
Viscount Grey, presently in Britain, is expected to return to the United States as ambassador. Fowler's Service reports he said he would go home on leave of absence when departing America.
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Fowler
New York
Viscount Grey
Great Britain
United States
America
Berlin responds to German press in London row
The Times Berlin correspondent reports Germany seeks to reestablish press correspondents in London. Britain says German correspondents in England are not desirable at present. Foreign Office in Berlin intervenes and hints at expulsion unless privileges are declined.
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London
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Berliner Tageblatt
England
Foreign Office
Trade circular shows hat price increases by English firms
A Melbourne Age notice discusses a December 16 1949 circular from Australian agents of three English felt hat makers. The letter requests re arranging wholesale and retail hat prices with new price scales, revealing the high level of price manipulation in the trade.
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Melbourne “Age
Flinder Lane
Sky
Steamer City of Calcutta Missing Near Ushant
The City of Calcutta steamship with 300 passengers from Liverpool has not been heard from since December 23 off Ushant. Authorities report anxiety over the vessel’s safety as search efforts continue.
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Times
London
Calcutta
Liverpool
Ushant
Telowie Beach Concerto Draws Record Beach Crowd
Telowie Beach Judging by the rapidity with which tickets are selling St Mark's Band will have a record crowd on the beach at Telowie tomorrow night. The master is preparing a special program including the steady Jazz Slippery Jim which will be the star item of the evening. Persons who have not bought tickets should do so during the day to save disappointment.
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St Mark's
Telowie
Dmaster
Escaped Man Fell Afoul Of Dog Guard In Roadside Scene
Fragmentary report describes a man who climbed a high bush to avoid capture as dogs pursued. One dog reached the perch and dragged a roan animal down, tying it with ferocity. Nearby locals witness a violent scene along the roadside.
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Silla
Vince Iferald
Pleas For Divorce Court Term Figures
The upcoming law term will hear about four thousand divorce cases with roughly one thousand three hundred not being defended.
Meyers Wins By-Election In Spen Valley Seat
Sir John Simon contended for the Spen Valley division in the House of Commons against Mr Meyers of the Labour Party. Meyers secured victory, a result viewed as a severe blow to Lloyd George's government.
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United Service
London
John Simon
Spen Valley
House of Commons
Meyers
Labor Party
Lloyd-George
Piano Found Buried in Coal Truck Near Melbourne
A piano buried in coal was found at the end of a coal train near Melbourne. Railway authorities call it a deliberate act of vandalism not attributable to any rail employee. The item appeared packed in canvas on Meridalia, with unclear origins and uncertain motive.
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Ation
Melbourne
Meridalia
Wilson prepares League of Nations call to meet
President Wilson may issue a call for a league of nations meeting without US government participation. Preliminary steps have been taken to publish the proclamation in the league’s official French organ, with the call to be issued through league secretaries in London or Paris.
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Reuter
Washington
Wilson
League of Nations
United States
Tim
Te League
Peure
League
London
Prince of Wales visit plans to be discussed in London
The Prince of Wales is due back in London on January 7 and will, after returning, discuss plans for a visit to Australia. He will confer with the King and senior Admiralty and Colonial Office representatives to gain wide acquaintance with the peoples and countries of Australia and New Zealand.
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United Service
London
Prince of Wales
Australia
Admiralty
Omec
I Tam Deen
New Zealand
Governor delays Prince of Wales visit date to Australia
The Governor has received a reply from the Secretary of State for the Colonies stating that it is impossible to state an approximate date for the Prince of Wales visit. The Imperial Government will give sufficient notice when a date is fixed.
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Adelaide
Prince of Wales
Australia
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