Patrick Steamships eye Gulf trade sparking port line challenge
In Port Adelaide during the Spencer Gulf trade debate, Eyre Peninsula shippers press Patrick Steamships to enter a gulf service. Adelaide Steamship Co declines rate cuts, citing unprofitable service. Local businesspeople pledge two years support, even risking penalties to favor the Patrick Line if it starts operations.
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Eyre Peninsula
Patrick Steamship Company
Port Lineuln
Adelaide Steamship Company
Patrick Company
LJ. 5. Ferguson
Port Adelaide
Annee Agures
Patrick Line
Argyle pledges free hand in gaol escape probe
Melbourne Thursday the senior Secretary Dr. Argyle says he is leaving the police a free hand in their inquiries into the attempt to escape from Melbourne Gaol.
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Melbourne
Argyle
Tariff Board Proposes Extra Duty on Brown Paper
Adelaide reports the Tariff Board may levy an additional duty on brown craft paper imported into Australia. Uplift aims to equalize prices so NSW imports cannot be bought under 35 10, while Melbourne Adelaide Fremantle face higher minimums. Merchants seek verification amid calls of discriminatory state pricing and a push for a uniform tariff.
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Adelaide
Thursilas
Tariff Board
Sydney
Commonwealth
Melbourne
New South Wales
Les
Fremantle
Leas
Western Australia
MacDonald Smith Wins California Open Championship
In Los Angeles on Wednesday, MacDonald Smith captured the California open title with a score of 299. Kirkwood, the previous year’s winner, finished near the leaders in a strong showing.
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Australian Press. Association
Los Angeles
MacDonald Smith
Kirkwood
Gaol Escapees Recaptured After Midnight Chase
Three escapees from gildl were recaptured. One wandered the streets at midnight, while the other two were seized in a stolen launch after a thrilling sea chase by detectives.
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Augkland
Gildl
Notice of Transfer and Clearance Sale in Men’s Wear
Our mens clothing and mercery department moves to a newer part of the store. We stock every class of men’s wear and focus on style and fanciness. A clearance at special prices requires a few lines cleared. buy early.
British Parliament Foreign Affairs debate overview
In the House of Commons Mr. Howald McNeill outlines Tangier Convention terms and open door aims, with France and other powers sharing capital in an international administration. He and Lloyd George discuss potential discussions, while reactions from Belairs and Ward cover defence approval and the Rhineland separatism context. The note mentions Clive's Palatinate inquiry, Anglo-French friction, and British prestige in the Near East, ending with Seville Chamberlain’s speech and a looming no-confidence amendment.
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Reuter
London
House of Commons
Howald McNeill
Lloyd George
Ramsay MacDonald
Porvign
Ajun M. Poincare
Europe
McNeill
Tangier
France
Great Britain
Spain
Shereefian
Wach
Sherfian
Lloyd Tenrye
Rhineland
Rovernment
Teich
Versailles
Reich
Britain
Thexium
Palatinate
Mr. Clive
Tix
Clive
Aus Vrewient Elearly
Mr. McNeill
Harrington
Near East
Lord Allenby
Feyot
Wwe Coumtry
Alwe
Seville Hurberlain
Home Rule for Scotland Debate Patchy Labor Split
London reports a split within the Labour Party over home rule for Scotland. Members urge a clear manifesto while the party overall remains undecided, though most Scottish Labour members favor home rule. The debate centers on adopting a formal policy versus a general stance.
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London
Wnyn
Mi Scottial
Scotland
Scottial Patoc
Boxing Bates Retires In Twenty Round Bout
In London on Thursday, The Londoner Bill Bates retired in the seventh round of a twenty round contest against Burns at Pulham Australian Jess Association. In Brussels, Coyns defeated Billy Matthews who was disqualified in the fourth round for low hitting.
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London
Bill Bates
Burns
Pulham
Jess Association
Brussels
Coyns
Billy Matthews
Prince of Wales Opens Empire Exhibition Event
The Prince of Wales spoke as president of the Empire Exhibition to the Associated Metal Distributors gathering in London. He called the display a world shop window and said Wembley should rival the £854 exhibition in commercial impact. He viewed himself as leading the empire’s greatest commercial agency.
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Australian Press Association
London
Prince of Wales
Empire Fatubition
Incorporated Association of Metail Distributors
Ay Empire
Wembley
Airship Shenandoah Battles Gale Returns Safely
In New York on Thursday the airship Shenandoah rode out a nine hour gale and returned safely to its hangar. No damage reported.
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New York
Shenandoah
Safly
Submarine Funeral Service Planned in Portland Harbor
Lundon reports that twelve submarines will attend a funeral service Friday at Portland over the site of submarine 1.2 wink. Relatives of the lost will be accommodated on a battleship. a volley of five shots will be fired and a wreath of laurel dropped in tribute.
Yankee efficiency broken mill in drought era
Sir Sidney Kidman, after 10 years in Queensland stations, reports heavy rain and floods in parts but patchy country with sufficient stock to keep markets supplied. His son-in-law S. J. Ker bought Langwirra and States Meadows stations and will take delivery soon. He advocates continuous work and holidays when not needed, reflecting Australian pastoral life and broader American influence.
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Broken Mill
Sidney Kidman
Queensland
Talay
Languwirra
Suat'e Meadows
Sidmey
America
Scouts Return From Corroboree Visit After Eventful Trip
A damaged report notes boys from the district scouting group attended the Seousa Al Australian Seat Corroboree and enjoyed festivities. The bus committee arranged smooth travel with no serious complaints and plans for the New South Wales and Victorian contingents to depart by two special trains tomorrow afternoon.
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Opin
Seousa
Shiek
Samp
East West
Morray
Kivertin
A. Webb
New South Wales Bays
Widow Seeks Australian Husband Amid Varying Letters
In Adelaide, Thursday, widows in England attract few suitors from watermen and mariners while younger sisters draw more attention. Brinn, Under-Secretary, reports only two applications for a 48 year old widow seeking a husband in Australia. Letters from Canadian suitors offered themselves, while the widow desires a father, a husband and a baby.
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Adelaide
Brinn
England
Arrest in Melbourne Woman Assault and Arson
William Buckley, 39, a carpenter, was arrested for setting fire to his wife's nightdress and striking her with a lamp in Melbourne. Mrs. Buckley is seriously burned and hospitalized. Buckley claims the incident was accidental during a dispute over her drunkenness. He was remanded for a week with bail set at 200.
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Melbourne
William Buckley
Huckley
Buckley
Lim
Assault and Robbery Charged Youth Committed for Trial
Juli Nolan, a 9 youth, was charged with assaulting and robbing men who refused to drink with him in a lane and was committed for trial. A special constable, who witnessed the robbery, said he went for help. 23 witnesses described a tough crowd in the locality, and the constable was not in uniform.
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Melbourne
Juli Nolan
Alleged Abi Ding Bankrupt Escapes to Auckland
Srake Davis, charged as a bankrupt who fled Auckland with creditors’ money, secured a remand and denied being the person named in the warrant.
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Melbourne
Srake Davis
Auckland
Woney
British Fleet to Visit Adelaide in March
Adelaide plans a grand welcome for the British Fleet visiting from March 10 to 15. A citizens committee will organize entertainment, officers and men hospitality, and seeks a government grant of 2500 pounds with possible Commonwealth support of 1000 pounds.
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Adelaide
Review of Wales
Citizens Committee
Commonwealth
Swimmers Charlton and Arno Presented Pearls After Race
Sydney swimming update reports Hutt Hoy Charlton and Arno were presented with pearls by Mr. Tom Farghar. Charlton, defending his half mile race, said he could not go to Hobart Melbourne or Brisbane and plans to return to Hawkesbury Agricultural College to rest before the Olympic Games. He aims to continue training after Saturday's half-mile event.
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Sydney
Hutt
Hoy Charlton
Arno
Tom Farghar
Charlton
Hobart
Melbourne
Telegram Rates Under Consideration By Postmaster General
An agitation in Albury over telegram charges prompts the Postmaster General to announce plans to amend regulations. The proposal would abolish shire landapies and set a sixpence rate for ten miles, adjusting fares by distance and center location.
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Melbourne
Ketch Overdue on Warwin River Trip
The state Shipping Service auxiliary Ketel John Abie is 46 days out on a voyage from Warwin to the Roper River. The trip has 12 days remaining before return, funded by private enterprise under the South Australian regime. With no passengers on board the ketch dispensed with a fourth mate, the captain drawing half the mate's wages.
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Adelaide
Ketel
John Abie
Warwin
Roper River
Federal road grant delay blamed on NSW government
Federal Minister for Works at Railways denied a statement by a NSW government member that the federal government bore the blame for delay in culverts and road works tied to the main road development grant. He said the law was under investigation.
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Melbourne
Ft Te Stewart
New South Wales Goverament
New South IT Wales
Early election eyed in Victoria amid party hints
In Melbourne on Thursday reports indicate an early election may be called. The Nationalist candidate McNab in Dalhousie is set to receive support from WS Wo Lawson, while Mr Aten aligned with the Country Party plans to back Mr McKenna of the Farmers Union. A strong consensus among politicians points to a swift electoral move.
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Melbulane
Wo Lawson
McNab
Dalhouisie
Mtr. Aten
Country Party Iv
McKenna
Farmers’Union
Appointment of committee on Permanent Artillery pay
Melbourne notes announce a committee to review Permanent Artillery pay. The group will begin duties soon and propose a warrant offer to be nominated by the Adjutant General. Representatives from all stations and ranks will be included.
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Melbourne
Hay
Jowden
Tremors Reported Afterquake Women Death Toll Near 30
Reuters dispatch from Shanghai notes mild tremors in Tokyo area with no major damage reported. Death toll stood around 30 by Tuesday morning as communications gradually returned to normal across Japan.
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Reuter
Shanghai
Laborers Union Debates Shift to Industrial Union
The Trades and Laborers Union voted on joining the Workers Industrial Union. Ballot closed last night with 79 in favor and 355 opposed, informal votes not counted. Although disappointed, leaders expected no other result.
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Bruren Hild
Thuredas
Traded
Cabwern” Caion
Workers’ Industrial Union
Trades and Laborers’ Union
Opera Chorus Dispute Nears End With Written Proposal
Sydney sources report Messrs J C Williamson Ltd submitted a written proposal after an afternoon conference. The offer aims to settle the dispute over employment of Melba Grand Opera Chorus members in Australia.
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Sydney
J.C. Willimanon Ltd
Melba Grand Opera Chorus
German Seamen Wages Debate in London Talks
German shipowners and seamen press for wage discussions under British and German union auspices. They propose wages be compared in gold, noting German seamen have been paid in gold since January 1, tied to the dollar, insulating pay from currency swings.
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Reuter
London
Britih National Sailors and Firemen's Union
United Kingdom
Germany
Henderson Visits Locomotive Drivers Visit
In London a scheduled strike by the Locomotive Engine Drivers and Firemen's Society prompts a notable visit to its headquarters. Mrs Arthur Henderson, secretary of the Tabor Party, called today amid speculation of political ties to the dispute.
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London
Yeen
Arthur Henderson
Tabor Party
Port Workers Claim Increase
London reports a conference between port employers and the Transport Workers Union on boosting dockers daily wages nationwide. Employers said they could not concede any raise due to ongoing trade conditions. Also noted is a set of criminal case figures: 24 felonies, 7 misdemeanor rumors, 8 committals, 15 convict violations, 4 dismissals, and 27 cases heard.
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London
Weineydas
Jort
Transport Workers
Uum
Bush Fire Under Control Near Bendigo
Melbourne reports a major bush fire south of Bendigo began Tuesday and is now under control. Ten thousand tons of cut timber were destroyed along with valuable haystacks and 1000 sheep. Iceworks shipped ice for freighters and a brewery supplied beer. The blaze is said to be the district's worst in 20 years.
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Melbourne
Bendigo
Response to Lord Leverhulme Sparks Climate Claim Debate
Senator Pwares condemned Lord Leverhulme's Sydney remarks on Northern Territory climate, calling them ignorant. He argued altitude governs climate as much as latitude, noting Barkley Tableland is not tropical and cannot be labeled so.
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Melbourne
Lord Leverhurne
Sydney
Bhick
Semator Pwares
Lord Leverhulme
Barkley Tableland
Herald
Manilla man dies after 80 foot fall on rail bridge
Mark Howard and his son were crossing the railway bridge at Manilla when he slipped and plunged eighty feet to the river bed. He died instantly, authorities report a fatal accident on the bridge.
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Sydney
Mark Howard
Manilla
Fire destroys two story building in Toowoomba
A blaze in Toowoomba gutted a two story brick structure used as a shop and residence. The fire swept through the building causing extensive damage estimated at £20,000. No injuries are reported, and fire brigade efforts focused on preventing spread to adjacent properties.
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Wouees
Toowoomba
Pitteworth
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