Abating Health Hazard Report on Mines Smelters
Adelaide reports from Mines Inspector L Fearson in late 1925 detail improvements for Port Pirie smelters following Plumblam Commission guidance. Measures include dust and fume control, upgraded ventilation, expanded meal and changing facilities, improved storage for overalls, new laundry, and better handling of slag and dust to reduce lead poisoning and heat health risks among workers.
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BWA
Plumblam
A L. Fearson
Adelaide
Seirkyaltie
CMY
J. L. Pearson
Port Pirie
Tir
Tur Maradani
Pearson
Dwight Ai Loyd
Anid J
Euvciin
Lead Fame
Shu
Dwight and Lloyd Blast
Dwight
Lloyd
Tavight
Lloyd Machinero
Mart
W. Rubinette
Normers
G. Toy
Royal Commission
Mirk Hill
Oyal
Coal Miners Proposals The Cost of Production
Australian press summary reports coal miners submitting proposals to the government labor commission. Key points include an eight hour day, regulation of wares and conditions, railway roles under state control, and rising production costs versus selling prices. The article notes extensive plant improvements at the Austral Theatre and smelter sites, safety reforms, and a government endorsement of the Royal Commission's findings as preventing lead poisoning.
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London
Morning Post
A Cunning Ruse Involving Madame Niour At A Large Shop
A French woman, Madame Niour, was enticed by a stranger who claimed her husband had hanged himself. She left a theater, was accompanied home, and on entering her residence, the man disappeared with her necklace and valuables. The theft occurred after the man’s distraction and forged tale.
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Montay
Maieame
Biv
Mfrauer
Slaughtermen’s Wages Conference in Melbourne
Slaughtermen who sought wages withdrew their claim except at English works where a conference is in progress. The report notes ongoing talks conducted last week and continuing discussions over payment terms.
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Melbourne
Factory Fire Rips Through Sydney Premises Destroying Buildings
A factory belonging to Weirwn and Stith at Maerickside was gutted this afternoon. Drigates attended, but the entire complex was consumed by flames. Damage estimated between £50,000 and £74,000.
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Sydney
Weirwn and Stith
Dar
Maerickside
Wholesale Market Adelaide Cattle Prices and Goods Listed
Market listings from Adelaide show live poultry fowl hogs and geese with prices per unit and weight. Cheese bacon rolls and other dairy goods priced from 4d to 14d per dozen or per unit, with potatoes onions and onions priced by weight. fresh weights and ranges noted for assorted meats and produce.
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Adelaide
Tarsus
Messrs
Stafford
Buller
Livicest Factory
Eheu
Tory
WAY Aiutors
Hutton
Rise in Copper Adelaide and London Metal Quotes
Copper and tin prices advance in London and Melbourne market reports dated January 4. Copper spot rises to 7/6 with three months up 46, copper electrow, and forward terms show mixed gains. Tin three months at 48/9, silver cash at 2/15, with other quoted items and spreads listed.
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Adelaide
Advier
Australian Metal Exchange
London
The
Metal Exchange
Tidillr
Sea Swallow and Magre Sound Off in Danube Grunt
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sea-swallow making a curious grunt in the Danube, while a maigre creature emits a loud purring sound rich in odd phonetics. The readable lines hint at an animal encounter or local observation captured in archival text.
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Danube
Woodfull 208 not out as Victoria chase in Melbourne
Bright batting by Woodfull 208 not out leads Victoria in Melbourne as Ryder adds 96 not out. Hendry contributes 58, with Victoria at 272 after home innings, South Australia facing a stern reply amid lively bowling and strong attendance.
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Woodfull
Melbourne
Victoria
South Australia
Wroodfull
Wit Ryder
Sacity
Hendry
Malbourne
Seaty
Will Not Flay Shy Pursilay Dek Greeny and Hy Rock
Dek Greeny and Hy Rock will be unavailable for the Shefield shield, officials announced. The decision affects lineup plans and could impact team strategy ahead of the event.
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Shy
Pursilay
Dek Greeny
Hy Rock Wil Ie
Flooded Europe faces serious outlook in the Low Countries
Amsterdam reports record floods with up to one yard rise. Holland's flooded regions submerge farms and roads while trains to Liege resume service for limited traffic. King and Queen inspect Maestricht damage. no fatalities reported though two women suffer mental distress.
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Amsterdam
Manstericht
Liege
Holland
Ranning
Maestricht
Duten
Linburg
Shortognbaseli
Floods across Meuse and Aisne threaten France and Belgium
Reuters from Paris reports widespread flooding as Meuse and Aisne waters surge, submerging streets and forcing evacuations. Rail and road routes are disrupted, trains blocked to Belgium, villages evacuated, homes and a bridge collapsed causing casualties. An estimated twenty million francs in damage and about 20,900 Meuse Valley workers idled for weeks.
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Reuter
Paris
Metrinage
Criel
Beauvaly
Noyon
Belgium
Gunpiven
Gaen
Meuse
Mint
Flooded Cologne Streets Briefly Halt River Rowing
In Cologne on Tuesday the Rhine flooded streets hindering rowing eights and river traffic. Boats and barges strained against a strong current as crews navigated near bridges with efforts aided by skilled navigators.
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Cologne
Tuesbiv
Floods in Queensland Cause Three Drownings
In Brisbane on Tuesday torrential rains and floods caused three drownings. Victims named are Peter Stansen aged 25, Leonard Matcher a returned soldier, and Andrew Backuman 70. All were swept away in the floods near Noodwerarks with registrations from 1047 lughes. The danger appears to have risen at Chinghiila.
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Brisbane
Peter Stansen
Leonard Matcher
Andrew Backuman
Chinghiila
Scales tampered at Bega races with chewing gum
A Bega race meeting report says someone tampered with the racing scales on Saturday by inserting chewing gum and wedging weights. The scales then registered the horses 30 pounds overweight, affecting the weights used in judging.
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Sursiliy
Bega
Bega Races
Waitresses Strike Over Personal Grievance in Melbourne
A number of waitresses from Goclone freshment rows protest a personal grievance in Melbourne. The note mentions a match against South Australia at the Sydney cricket ground beginning Friday.
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Melbourne
Tueday
South Australia
Sydney Cricket Ground
Weew South Wales Team Draws Rope for Shield Return
In Sydney on Tuesday the New South Wales squad prepares for the return shield match against Australia. The lineup includes Bardley, Macarines, Taylor, Mabry Malley, Kippas, Oldield, Kelleryn, Asher and Everett.
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Sydney
Arti Eleson
New South Wales
Soul Australia
Bardsley
Macarines
Taylor
Mabry Malley
Kippas
Oldield
Kelleryn
Asher
Everett
Toll of tragedies record number for 1925 Sydney
The Coroner's annual report records 21 tragedies for the year with 169 road, 27 other deaths, and 121 deaths from various causes. Rail fatalities rose to 43 and tramway 37, while drownings reached 53, all up from 1924.
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Sydney
Deng da Tuereane
Wien Leinebey Sual
Mutslaughter
Dilog
Meri
Peing
Tramway
Dad
Ship's Painters Strike Threatens Dockyard Spread
Sydney on Tugsiay reports ship's painters and dockers at Mori's Dock refused Sir Jona Quick's award. About two hundred men rejected the pay rates for tulstul work, risking a wider stoppage at Cockatoo Island Government dockyard.
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Sydney
Tugsiay
Jona Quick
Cockatoo Island
Prince Carol Reuter and Royal Succession Questioned
A fragmentary report notes Prince Carol Reuter rallying against succession rights and recognizing Prince Michael as heir. A provisional bill passes as voting council includes Nicolas and the Orthodox Patriarch Urs. Garol appears in a confusing parental authority claim over Prince Miehgel.
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Reuter
Bughanest
Cara
Michael
P Nicolas
Adl Urs
Garol
Miehgel
Steamer Niagara Delayed by Cyclone Off Auckland
The Niagara arrived from Vancouver four hours late after a six day gale after leaving Victoria. The steamer was buffetted and shipped water, Sle hauled to for two hours. No damage reported.
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Auckland
X.Z
Niagara
Vancouver
Victoria
Scandal in London Knight on Trial
Sir Basil Thompson once Assistant Commissioner of Metropolitan Police appears in Hyde Park area charges. He faces two summonses alleging indecency and failure to appear, amid a large crowd at Marylebone Police Court. Thompson, a former director of a special branch, defends identity amid disputes over his name and attendance, with prosecutors adjourning the case.
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Reuters Londus
Mandar
Gandin
Basil Thompson
Hyde Park
Andreeacy
Ila
Ute
Maryorough
Basil
Caril
Sir Basil Thompson
Sir Basil
Mae
Hugh Thompson
Bow Street Court
Alamborough
Thn
Sir Basil Thompson, Kcb
Metropolitan Pollce
Wes
Mole
Tate
York
Etons
Tinger Temple
Tones
Parimeor Priso
Prisoh Tee
Tug Weines
Alge 3
Rapa
Iso
Work on Wharves at Port Adelaide Sparks Membership Drive
A Port Adelaide Waterside Workers Federation report notes a near 200 ton wharf workload this morning and a renewed push for branch membership. The union states the books close for the year and emphasizes residency requirements, warning that foreigners are not welcome to join the union.
Barge Laborer Henry Youngs Dies After Head Tap
Henry Edward Youngs a 6% year old barge laborer from Golchester suffered a minor head tap while seated. A lump formed and he died in hospital. Medical evidence at the inquest linked a scalp blood clot to inward pressure causing cerebral irritation and paralysis.
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Henry Edward Youngs
Haircut Tax Sparks Debate in Tyrolese Villages
A lax on bobbed hair is being levied in Tyrolese villages to enforce a mode ban. A burgomaster cites Saint Paul in 1 Corinthians to justify restricting hairdressers, prompting protests and calls for clearer guidance from local authorities.
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SU Paul
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