Parties Confer Reply of Directors on Wage Talks
Representatives of the Minesay conference and the Industry Council met to discuss the unions demand for a basic wage of £4 2s 6d plus 7s 6d. The companies capped notice at two months for cessation and three months for suspension if prices fall, while offering cooperation to cut the cost of living. A further conference was promised with a Melbourne manager noting possible work at reduced wages during any notice period. A large union meeting was set for Jubilee Oval at 10:30 tomorrow.
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IML
Industria Council
Oday
London
Eee
Dresigem
Asenciation
Melbourne
Industrial Council
Jubilee Oval
Clubhouse Burglary Hits Bowling Club Rooms
Burglars broke into the Associated Smelters Bowling Club clubhouse over the weekend, opening 54 cupboards and scattering gear, with four locks forced. Personal equipment and shoes were damaged, liquor and cigarettes were stolen, an automatic cigarette machine and money box tampered with, and a door to the greens left ajar to show forced entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Smelters Bowling Club
J. Jr
Scott
Five Day Week. PROPOSED IN AMERICAN INDUSTRY
A fragmented note from United Service in Washington cites a Monday proposal on a five day workweek. The brief mentions the president and outlines industry discussions advocating shorter weeks under consideration.
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United Service
Waghington
The
Riot Aftermath in Adelaide Demands Unemployed Call for Prisons Release
Following Friday’s riot, a deputation of unemployed men met Chief Secretary Whitford in Adelaide. They demanded unconditional releases of prisoners, restored meat rations with vegetables and fruit, free passes and meals for children, new boots and clothes, no evictions, housing, and special clean up days for single unemployed. They urged the Labor Party to push socialist planks while stressing government responsibility and police conduct. Committed for trial: Horace Stamey Cook, 26, for assault. bail set at £15.
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Adelaide
Whitford
Snd
Aecondhanad
Labor Party
Unemployment Relief Council
Dea
L. L. Hill
Western Australia
Norid
Labor
Communisia
Unemployed Meetings Barred at Trades Hall After Fracas
Following Friday night detention of delegates at the Trades and Labor panell, the unemployed were refused use of the Trades Hall for meetings, with reports of clashes as delegates attempted to leave. Rumors of an attack on the Council inward secretary circulated, denied by Mr Howard who blamed rough pushing and trampling. The Council and the unemployed each formed defense committees, while MP J. Wearney served as legal adviser.
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Trades and Labor
Titherta
Hye
Couneil
F. Goring
Weir
Exchange Chaos Signals Turbulent London Markets
Disjointed notes describe unsettled mood on the London stock scene as Australian holdings and local exchanges grapple with erratic pricing tapes and uncertain policy moves. The text hints at broader attempts to restore order amid spillover effects.
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Wie Stock Exchange
Quiet Cricket: West Indies vs Queensland Low Scoring Duel
In Brisbane on Monday a West Indies and Queensland clash produced a low scoring day. Queensland all out 167 in their first innings with Gough 1 and Rensted out early, while West Indies steady, Roach and Headley among top scorers. Second innings see reduced totals as bowlers dominate with Gilbert and Thurlow taking key wickets.
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Brisbane
West Indies
Queensland
Roach
Gough
Benstead
Martin
Duncan
Gilbert
Headley
Thurlow
Birkett
Giramt
Oxenham
Gilber
Constantine
Drews
Sealey
Adams
Wight
P Henstead
Scott
Francis
Drew
Burpfca
Fiendish Cruelty in Liberia Sparks League Debate
The League of Nations commission on alleged Liberia slavery faces global reaction. A Geneva dispatch cites brutal practices during barracks construction with freed laborers abused. Liberia’s delegate disputes relics of pre 1924 seals while U S warnings highlight ongoing dangers.
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United Service
Geneva
Leagte of Nations 10
Liberia
Wandearah Coming of Age Honor for Norman
On Friday evening January 9, residents and friends of the district gathered with baskets of refreshments to celebrate Norman’s coming of age. The event featured musical pieces and dancing guided by E Featherstone and J L O Shaughnessy, with a house party and several attendees including E Ly Stanley Merlino and others.
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Norman
Dennis
E. Featherstone
J. L. O’shaughnessy
Mesdares Behanna
E Ly Stanley
Merlino
Oa' Iurs E. Behanna
P. Lines
Prime Minister Scullin Receives Warm Melbourne Welcome
Review of Imperial Conference highlights ties among Empire leaders. In a civic reception at Melbourne Town Hall, Prime Minister James Scullin pledged to respect people’s rights to elect and depose governments while steering through troubled waters. He urged unity, calm, and practical measures to lift thousands unemployed as Australia faces economic challenges.
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Melbourne
J. H. Scullin
Ieadese
Sculls
Hy Ross
Fie
Australia
Anoh
Howeven
Scullingall
Ate Seatlin
Labor Party
Helen Me
Caite
Port Australia
Marie
Edfault
Ap. Dinuye
Anton Mla
Seultin
Labor crisis looms over Scullin as policy split grows
Sydney Monday report outlines a rift among federal and state labor factions over a Gibbons resolution for a twenty million pound taxation plan. A committee plans to press the platform. if Prime Minister Scullin rejects the measures, pre-election campaigning could be blocked. The crisis could shape federal politics.
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Sydney
E.G. Theodore
Uth
Federal Labor
Labor Party
Gibbons
Scallin
Parkes
Gibbon
Scullin
Sculin
Flyers Overdue Trade Wind Monoplane May be Lost
New York reports that Mrs Beryl Hart and Lieut Mc Claren left Bermuda on the Monoplane Trade Wind bound for Europe. They were last sighted hours earlier over the Atlantic near the Azores and are feared lost. Their flight departed Saturday night and rescue efforts are underway.
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Unite Service
New York
Beryl Hart
Lieut McClaren
Bermunda
Europe
Azores
India's Status in the Empire Aboard the Imperial Conference
Australia’s and New Zealand leaders, including Mr Brennan and Mr Sidey, return from the Imperial Conference as debates over India’s status and the Governor General’s position linger. Mr Scullin faces questions on constitutional issues while plans for the Parker by-election open with cabinet discussions and rumors about potential relays and credits.
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Ang
Lyons
Hogan
Scullin
Australia
Thane
Athimes
Brennan
New Zealand
Thomas Sidey
Scnllin
Genera
Sir Isaac Teanes
Isaac
Nse Lin
Courises
King
Isaan Haa Nok
Mr Watt
Australian Workers’ Union
Afr
Grayndier
Watt
Fini
Saonid Bana
Sculia
Scullir
Feneral
Successes of Pirie Trotting Horses in Western Australia
The Pirie district trotting horses, bred in South Australia, found success in Western Australia. Heatherborn, Maori Fuller, and Post Girl led with top finishes in various handicaps, while Norah Brook and Idol Hits also placed well. Pirie District Trotting Club secretary W W Fiddaman notes SA’s limited privileges push horses to WA, urging broader breeding incentives.
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South Australia
Pitie
Peni
Heatherborn
Hana Young
Warn Farmer
Cottesloe
Fuller
Me E. Puller
Mundoore
Pirie
Mraces
Subiaco
Eanes
Neg Bay
Eastern Handicas
Ima May
Fiat Ee
Goldfields
City
Fremantle
Idol Hits
Alma May
H. Richter
Wasleyswae Hawk
R. Fryar
San Roy
Bliszard
Pirie and Distret Trotting Club
W. W. Fiddaman
Western Australia
Fidda
Native airmen transport first Maré troops to Cape Town formation
In Cairo the Theo Vickers troop carriers began a dawn exercise for a $2000 mile formation from Cape Town to Athes. For the first time Maré native soldiers are carried by air with a capacity of 23 armed men plus crews.
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United. Service
Cairo
Theo Vickers
Cape Town
Perk
Athes
Maré
Wit
Imchien
St Patrick's Day Plan For Annual Parade Meeting
The committee met on Sunday to fix the March 14 St Patrick's Day plan subject to agreement with Trustees Limited. The program aims to include a procession and athletic displays if possible while reconsidering the Memorial Oval use and horseracing elements. Arrangements for a concert and social events the following week are in progress.
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Iisaneston I
Memorial
Behoola’ Pam Hethcion Ie
TRYING ORDEAL. 21 DAYS IN BUSH. Two Airmen's Plight
Two airmen endured a 21 day survival ordeal in the bush near Alice Springs after depleting petrol and water supplies. They trekked on private rations, built fires, and rationed fuel while awaiting rescue. Relief parties located them and transported them to safety with minimal injuries reported.
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Adelaide
Pillendeugh
Dtamre
Alice Springs
Tel
Nat Winile
Hibitla
Clem
Dashwood Ley
Exton
Colson
Glled
Farmers' Plea for Immediate Moratorium in Adelaide
A deputation of primary producers urged the Premier to declare an immediate general moratorium to aid farmers. They cited destitution, lack of credit from storekeepers, and difficulty obtaining necessities. They asked for urgent summoning of State and Federal Parliaments to address primary producer problems. The Premier requires thorough investigation before replying, with wheatgrowers' relief tied to overseas trade balance concerns.
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Adelaide
South Rustratia Q
Commonwealth
Police Chief Retirement Likely
London reports Viscount Byng in ill health may retire as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. Sir William Birdwood, commander of the Australian Imperial Forces in the war, is named as a probable successor.
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United Service
London
Viscount Byng
Marsha
Wiliam Birdwood
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