Primary Products Great Year in South Australia
South Australia’s 1922-23 agricultural output was valued at £13,145,034, up from £11,610 the previous year, according to Government Statist WL Johnson. Cereal crops led with £8,046,651, hay £2,907,029, orchard and vineyard output £1,883,714, market gardens and root crops £399,988, and miscellaneous items £228,723. About 114,158 tons of artificial manures were used and 86 percent of cropped area was manured.
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Adelaide
South Australia
WL. Johnson
Johnson
Rinderpest report hopeful in Western Australia
Melbourne telegram from the Viewman Agricultural Department states no further rinderpest cases in Western Australia. The health status of the outbreak is now considered extremely hopeful as of Thursday.
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Melbourne
Viewman Agricultural Department
Australas
A Foolish Trick. Lad With A Rifle At Payneham
Hubert Sige Bowman aged eighteen fired at and bit another boy named Viv Blagdon on Battams Road Payneham this morning. He leaned over a fence shouting Bail up causing a shot and a sting in Blagdon s foot. Constable Pawling notified and Bowman faced a special magistrate this afternoon and was warned and fined 11 pounds.
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Adelaide
Hubert Sige Bowman
Viv Blagdon
Ville
Battams
Payneham
Blanden
Constable Pawling
Bowman
Nature Stirring Tide Destroys Brest to Biarritz
A powerful high tide drives wreckage from Brest to Biarritz with many vessels sunk and boats damaged. Numerous houses suffer, fleets scattered, and fishermen report heavy loss. A nearby earthquake accompanying the surge intensified the destruction.
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Brest
Wiarritz
Amd
Issini
Burglary at Magill Houa Grocers Ends With Injuries
A break in by force at Magill Hoa Magill grocers store Thursday morning left an assailant with a cut arm from jagged glass. The burglar’s entry failed as a garden spade failed to breach the door. Glass shards and a pool of blood marked the scene as the intruder fled. The wounded man’s exact fate and missing details remain unclear.
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Charles Mowitt
Maglil
Magill
Fender
Firearm discharge case shocks Hindley Street crowd
Adelaide Police Court hears Taylor charged with firing a revolver on Hindley Street near 6,300 steps. the incident began when a woman supported by Ferguson and Correll witnessed the shot from a rocker. Constable Constantine testified the gun was fired and the suspect claimed guilt after police pursuit.
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Adelmve
Ferguson and Correll
Frank ‘Tayla
Port Victoria
Elmer
Adelaide Polies Court
Hindrs Street
Gonstaly
Taylor
Tani Wate
Hindley Street
Wis Rocker
Tata Tire
Constantine
Revelver
Constantine Ui
Taster
Vrrestet
Tastor
Tee
Meyer
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Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and terms including Nadeau, Peller, Mis PUD, Warhead, Detoehe, Wlebarett, Tekish, and MEG. No coherent event or clear facts emerge beyond a vague mutiny week reference and release note.
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Nadeau
AP Sable
Dinette
Industrial wages row sparks potential strike at Mile plant
Industrial trouble looms as Wire Hammer Ironworkers Union claims wages underpayment at Mile plant. Secretary Collaton says boilermakers assistants get 13 1 instead of 15 1, hydraulic press workers 11 1 instead of 15 1. Workers threaten stoppage until grievances resolved after deputation met Frank Penny and union plans urgent meeting to decide action.
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Adelaide
Mile
Me. M
Collatons
Atel Ironworkers Union
Hollevmakers
Collaton
Uate
Durie
Frank Penny
Jun
Unio
Non-Union Question Sparks Electrical Trade Tension
A report from a union meeting notes dissatisfaction in the electrical trades over non-union employment. Secretary TL A Holmes indicates no immediate progress toward a settlement, with leaders urging communication with Ford organizations while noting that employing members remains a key issue.
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Adelaide
Ube
TL A
Sohtisen
Ube Ion
Aelias
Puble
Isin Ford
German Steamers Arrival Faces Union Pickets At Hull
Reported confusion surrounds the pending arrival of the German steamer Herbert Fisher at Hull. Negotiations between the ship's agents and Bernistein authorities stalled as dock cargo handlers linked to the Transport Workers' Union protested. Pickets demanded safer terms amid uncertainty over crew and cargo handling. The dispute raised questions about port operations and potential delays for the vessel and connected trade.
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Wheattic Jaghrormens Union
Hull
Herbert Fisher
Germany
Bernistene
Sant Fiteny Nope
Betis
Ates
Through the Desert Exploiting the Sahara Expedition
An excerpt reports a French sponsored desert expedition across the Sahara, detailing a six day overland journey by wheeled vehicles from the Niger region toward Tesserat and Ewen. The text notes plans to reach Bechar and Biskew, with routes through Adal to Colombo Bechar and a goal to survey the Sahara’s vast expanse.
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Winnesday
Sahara
Ems
Adin
Qiahien
Dire
Tesswrat
Ewen
Niger
Golomitio
Sulaly
Adal
Colombo Bechar
Cycling event at Federal Hotel nominations close today
A 20 mile road race is planned for Saturday afternoon starting from the Federal Hotel. Horace Caxenett is named as nonin to-day. A five mile race is also on the card with nominations closing at 9 to-day.
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Pirir Gyeling
Will Cone
Federal Hotel
Horace Caxenett
France and Germany Ruhr Problem in Dispute
The Paris and London press discuss the Ruhr question amid tension between France and Germany. Belgium’s stance remains unclear as France awaits a formal reply from Germany. Officials expect the two sides to respond in tandem, with Paris holding that a German plot undermines French currency.
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London
France
Belgim
Ruhr
Rhineland
Belgium
Paris
Pans
Tims
M. Poin Ie
Berg I
Disarmament Debate After Inter Allied Council Move
London reports rising protest over the Inter Allied Military Control Commission decision. Ambassadors warn the Berlin position risks violating the Treaty of Versailles as disarmament efforts provoke political tension. Observers expect the commission may redirect focus to disarming volatile areas in the Palatinate and beyond.
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London
Tarsus
Berlin
Venstilles
Strikes in Prussia Stir Trade and Public Disorder
A London special reports widespread strikes in Prussia sparking factory disruptions and precautionary shop closures. agitators are active, urging wage protests while workers in many plants halt operations. The article notes heightened tensions and calls for calm as authorities monitor the situation and public order concerns rise.
Trotsky Illness Report Sparks Soviet Tension
Reports claim Leon Trotsky is seriously ill with enlarged glands and a serious health decline. The Morning Post notes censorship and warning against discussing party differences while observers say suspects arrestees and avoid public comment amid rising tensions in Soviet circles.
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Milt Uttis
London
Thyrselay
Wiga Frou Moser
Mo Zersttinsky
Trotsky
Government of Mines
Haya Theantastn
Hussian Eure
Hishs
Flooded Seine prompts flood relief plan in Paris area
The Seine flooding worsens with Paris suburbs at risk and relief measures discussed. Deputies from three Seine departments propose a 30 million franc credit to aid flood victims and safeguard Paris from a repeat disaster.
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Aris
Seine
Ottveh
Paris
Tayxiniant
Honen
el Gis
Seine el Marne
France
Ballina drowning tragedy recalls lifeboat rescue
Report from Ballina describes two believed to survive and six men who did not reach shore after a boating accident. Lifeboat crews saved the women and four men, while several young men were drowned in the rough surf.
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Ballina Fost Nicht
Unruly Gallery Scene Delays Commons Lords Proceedings
London Thursday report describes disruption as Laborites whistled The Red Flag in the House of Commons prompting calls for order The Lords then rose in time honored fashion with members arriving in ermine cloaks and hats. Jack Jones protested invoking constitutional concerns and noted late revival of Commons in the Lords.
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Reuter
London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Jack Jones
Jenson
Lords
JO Commoners
Titiana
Tni Ashi
Ione
Swearing-In Captures Mixed Reactions in Commons
Fragmentary report notes a London scene where Labour MPs and women Labour members react to a swearing-in. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but the tone suggests a lively debate and public interest in the ceremony. The piece hints at East End involvement and notable attendees.
Celebration Dinner by a group of friends in London
An evening celebration was planned with members hosting at a London venue. The event intended to honor figures in a certain field, with invitations and attendance restricted to specific guests. The notice noted that prior representatives would not be admitted.
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Londus
Figienss
Bell
Lusk
Philigy Coles Ue
Australian Artiel
Murray Bridge Crew Likely To Represent Australia
At a South Australian meeting held to fund the Olympic rowing effort for the Murray Bridge crew, concerns were raised that SA should not bear the entire cost. Alfred J. Roberts and Herbert Williams argued SA has raised about 73 percent of the required funds, while other states lag. The Olympic Council will decide on funding and selection in a few days as SA seeks a fair share of the £2500 quota.
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Adelaide
Ate
Ahah
Musory Brida
South Nuetealia
Pysiton
South
Alfred J. Roberts
Ehateman
South Australia
Olympic Council
Pirie Telphonists Show Ceaseless Public Service
In Pirie the telephone girls are praised for ceaseless energy and public service. The article notes three operators on day shifts and one at night, handling local and trunk calls with steady, efficient work. It emphasizes patient, willing contact with callers and the overall positive public impression of the Pirie telephonists.
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Pirie
Perini
Anne Nene
Pitt
Hills Sensation in South Australia Shooting Incident
Edward Marks of Burngi heard shots on Watertui taully Road while walking. Mrs Traeger, wife of a carpenter, reported a man with a revolver. Police and ambulance responded. Traeger and Marks were injured with hospital treatment.
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Edward Marks
Burngi
Traege
Ronten
Swaine Enne
Gulwieh
Weger
Adelaide
Ajuspital
Aml
Lee
Boli
Port Adelaide Ambulance Report Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe ambulance activity and responses including a reference to Port Adelaide and an unclear tally of calls. Names, places, and exact figures are obscured by garbled characters, yielding a partial image of emergency service activity without clear outcomes or dates.
Missionary Released By Bandits In China
An American missionary captured by bandits on the Kwai Chow border in November was released on December 7 at Shanghai. The details come from a terse report noting the release after likely negotiations or pressure.
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Shanghai Thursbes
Kwi Chow
Accord Eller
Hare
Olive Oil Export Hopes Dented By Australian Production
Reports from South Australia indicate olive oil output cannot meet export demand to London. Market observers note a steady demand but insufficient supplies, with only modest growth possible this season. Historical figures show rising imports, while government incentives encourage planting, though labor and cultivation limits may cap future expansion.
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Adelaide
South Australia
London
Teady Denen
Cevmpson
Gaokr Place
Australia
Jav
Awri- Halttee
South Africa Asiatic Franchise Debate in Natal
Fragmentary report discusses a proposed amendment to the Nid Tenshi Act 184 eliminating Asiatic life or property constraints. The East Count Judgment and Administrator’s urging slow resale of the appeal while a vetoed bill mirrors prior council actions.
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Janos Hdilett
Natal
Daniel Orether
Vaniyeth
India
Cargo Broaching at Port Adelaide
Fragmentary notes report cargo broaching at Port Adelaide aboard the steamer Orwli. Mentions textile goods destined for the east and a bolt entry by pilferers during loading at Manchester, with unclear dates and locations.
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Port Adelaide
Adelmile
Orwli
Sam Bolt
Manchester
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Ocretekter Zeitung
Sg Nbwatee
Teese
Euler
Weiduveluy
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Wondfield
Hills Sensation
Port Adelaide Ambulance
China
South Africa
Tae Safe
Commonwealth Agricultural Service Engineers Ltd
Adeleide
Corner King
Flinders Street
Adeiiie
Cembel Wore
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