Wages Case in Fruit Industry Sets Lower Pay for Women
Federal Court in Melbourne ruled on an Austrian Workers Union claim, reducing women’s pay to two thirds of men in fruit work. Basic weekly wages detailed for districts in Victoria and beyond, with judges underscoring industry hardship yet upholding fixed minimums.
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Melbourne
Tursiay
Nethridys
Fie
Mildura
Renmark
Murrumbidess
Leeton
Victoria
Illy Manor
Justicn Higgins
Marine Cooks
Ils
Durvister
Fry
alTcol
Lukin
Shalete
White Crusaders sentenced amid Soviet crackdown
The Soviet authorities condemned 15 White Crusaders to death for allegedly plotting against the government. Reports say their leader and others were shot already, with several more awaiting execution as part of a deep crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigaz
Australian Loans Facing Market Pressure in London
The Financial News argues London mistrusts the Labor Government amid a depreciation of Australian loans on the London market. It notes short term credits due, a £30,000,000 loan to arrange, and rumors hindering negotiation. A difficult financial adjustment period opens, but Loans Council and wool industry move toward improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Lontion
Manilay
the Financial News
London
Whales at Play Byrd Expedition Amused
In the Bay of Whales Sunday a crowd gathered as great numbers of whales appeared in ice black pools. Commander Byrd touched one on the snow with a ship strike while whales surfaced and leapt nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Owen
Ute Byrd
Antarctic
Bay OF Whales
Qur Fegat
Byrd
Oime
clashes at Allahabad disrupt huge fair violence erupts
Calcutta desk reports at Allahabad a large gathering turned violent as around a hundred Saddhus attacked the Soluntern scouts headquarters with cudgels amid police intervention. The Saddhus, labeled a potentially dangerous sect, resisted expulsion from a nearby compound. Gunfire erupted but the crisis was contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Aiahabad
Soluntern
Fries
Kidnappers Busy at the Great Punjab Fair
A chaotic report details ongoing police vigilance against abductors in Punjab during a major fair. Intruders posing as travelers mingle with crowds, while vendors import exotic goods from Australia and France. A recent Australian woman’s shooting in Wembley is noted as part of broader tensions.
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Candutta
Sanitsy
Punjab
Hegen-Aytne Hire
Turses
France
Pandang
Wembley
Engines Derailment Tragedy Near Warvimop Sydney
Two men died and several were injured when a derailed engine and a goods truck collided near Warvimop station. Harald Manns, 32, and Mp Baward Saulth, 26, were trapped and died. Junior porter Joseph Mornnity, 17, was critically injured but slowly improving. Doctors performed amputations without anesthesia during urgent rescue. Investigation points to a fault in a derailed look and a wagon line not locked, causing the fatal crash.
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Sydney
Porter
Tip
Reid
Worwing
Dangerous Aircraft Tests At Air Force Facility
Report notes high speed trials by pilots including Captain Broad at Stax Lane Aerodrome. Tests aim for 240 mph top speed and 200 mph at 20 000 feet, with landing on fields rather than sea. Emphasizes danger from unproven power units and the need for careful takeoffs amid explosive risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo ‘Ong
Fevew
Air Force
Fis
Alinealk
Jeptain Broad
oMier
Stax Lane
Head on Collision in Melbourne Injures Several Persons
A Tuesday night head on collision near Pallarook Melbourne injured Artie Gerrard driver and Artie Gerrard’s wife Mrs Gerrard with cuts and abrasions. Passengers including Mise Gerrard and Trovaskis sustained scalp and shock injuries. Lt Ryans reported minor cuts and bruises.
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Melbourne
Pallarook
Tive Pene
Artie Gerri
Shack
Mise Gerrard
Spencer Street Bridge Opens Amid City Transit Push
In a quiet ceremony today the Spencer Street bridge opened to pedestrians and tram traffic, marking a milestone for local transit. Officials from the city planning department praised the new crossing as easing congestion and improving safety for walkers and riders.
The OoaI Award Owners to Appeal High Court
The solitary proprietors plan to apply to Justice Rich in the Virgin Court next Thursday for two mute proceedings to review the Judge Beeby award. Representatives from during proceedings may proceed on the new promissory note from MM Ry Bovin if the premises on Tusiania are not fitted, the government warns of halting the issue of food relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Viign Court
Beeby
Fie
Ry Bovin
Canberra Steamer Reported Held Up At Calms
Fragmented OCR note describes the steamer Canberra tied up amid calms while sailing to Queer and ports. Report mentions NBERRA WELD UP and tensions among owners and crew, with unclear statements about refusals and absences.
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Sydney
Central
Torlay
Canberra
Greasar
Bradman Steers Victoria In Tasman Cricket Battle
Victoria faces New South Wales in the ShuMeld Shield match with Bradman scoring 77 for Victoria after NSW’s 54- for- three early wickets. Ryder opted not to bat, while Elis and Poussart fell early as NSW posted a sequence of scores, Bradman, Fairfax, and Ropp contributing notable totals in a tense first innings.
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Sydner
Wis
New South Wales
Victoria
Ryder
New Souths Wales
Drastic results expected in Adelaide plebiscite inquiry
A report on alleged irregularities in the South Australian branch plebiscite inquiries into labor and moral conduct was presented by committee chair Makin. The inquiry into the Central district No 4 plebiscite concluded after a session where Mullen urged secrecy, with potential expulsions for about 76 prominent figures in industry and politics mentioned in the document.
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Adelaide
Confatense
The
Australis
Bubor
Makin
Tives
Spegalden
Haleentes
Sempaot
Phialrmae
Committee of Inquiry
Wagan
O'Glack
Malélir
Weleseles
Naval Conference Makes Little Progress In Week Two
London Monday reports the Naval Conference entering its second week with no concrete proposals set for discussion. Delegates promise ongoing work as they review assembly plans and agenda while America and Britain debate classification of tonnage and submarine questions. Leaders have been meeting at No 10 Downing Street and St James Palace to align naval needs and potential transfers of power between dominions.
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United Gorvien
London
Naval Couferense
Amarica
Deve Hilhierth
No. 10
St. Jarges
Spinning Industry Faces Violent Protest in Kobe
An 80 woman delegation from a 40,000 strong Osaka labor group protests a proposed revision by the Japan Spinning Federation. They warn the plan will cut jobs and overtime for workers, raising cotton fabric costs. Mass meetings erupt in spinning centers as authorities weigh next steps with the federation.
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United Secvion
Kobe
Phesday
Yodstation
Osaka
Osaka Spinners'-Union
Deatures
Thenfede
Anglely
Federation
Pirie Oarswomen Seek Funds for Adelaide Trip
Enthusiastic Pirie Ladies Rowing Club pushes to raise funds to send its senior crew to Adelaide for the February test race ahead of the Australian Championships. A Memorial Grand Dance is planned to boost support with a good turnout expected and local townspeople urged to attend.
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Pirie
Efford
Assere
Adelaide
Avill
Australia
S.A. Lakes
Pire
Jamestown Races February 12 Burndaleen Hurdles Nominations
Nominations listed for the Jamestown meeting February 12 featuring Burndaleen Hurdles and Lawn Handicap events. Entries include Coralaw Second-Step Ay Will La Golline Biber Her Cockers Jane magno Mt. Cooper Sine Dancer Glenside Branneau Bang Treyona Hazale Calla Ywugs a Ballagh and other horses with names such as Princess Tiel Le Colline Rap Mixed Gattlings Royat Dancer Riskfel Worremot Grutalinn Beie King Dusalee Mtare Gun and central King.
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Bundaleen
Coralaw
Ay Will
la Golline
Biber Her
Cockers
Jane
Magno
Mt. Cooper
Glenside
Branneau
Bang
Jamestown church meeting highlights lingering tensions
At St Pauls Church on Sunday evening the Rev E3 led in the absence of the bishop as members spoke of church work and duties. Wardens and Mrs Wurm praised reliability and good deeds while Windsor chaired the gathering and speakers noted the need to avoid past losses and keep parish progress moving forward. The Sunday School reported steady attendance and the meeting closed with a benediction.
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Rev. E
Bisabor
Enale
Vehloh
Churail
Sali “Petrel
Aida
Margate
Lacy Book Dela
Sprott
Cali Phaedos
Betty Punk
Wee Hill
Migs Wurm
Windsor
Fesling
Fia “Reotor
Wissley Rigdon
Schoal ‘Wrrm
Pilstan
Seyschelles Islands Gale At 14 000 Scene
Fragmentary text describes Seyschelles and an island or voyage scene with references to gale conditions, labor, and offers about an island near London. Mentions 1000s and natives in a confusing, garbled account with sporadic phrases about soup and tents.
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Tondon
Midian
London
Unclear Racing Card Fragments With Jumbled Names
Fragmented OCR shows horse names and race titles such as EXING HANDICAP and CANOWIE STAKES with numerous garbled terms like Piel Riving Marca and Lady Alda. Readable entities include Wallys ayEtops Calum and Norma amid obscured phrasing.
State Railways Allegations Answered in Departmental Report
A Railways Department statement refutes claims about Mr Warns and defends savings and efficiencies. It lists locomotive and rolling stock costs, maintenance reductions, and output gains from 1928 to 1929, detailing economies of about 194,453 pounds and projected yearly savings from improved methods and workshops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Uhring Stani
Isminston
Abe Toandes
Thes Oasis
Madle Jm
Caspion
Mistralis
Empire Games South Africa to Compete
Accable drama today announced that South Africa will be represented in the British Empire Games here by track and field athletes with boxers and possibly swimmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Hamilton
Ointario
Dist
South Africa
Rack and Feld
Ane
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Ckson
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Jain
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I Leanivonger
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Bookatt
Sopp
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Ellis
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Davidson
Theak
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Tyder
Malrfac
Chilvers
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Unigng
Pirie Oarswomen
Jamestown
Mes
Wurm
Seyschelles
Islands
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Prisiless “Piel
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la Coiling
Star Danner
Wen~ Dusne
Ocen
Royal
Lancer
Vindlent Revel
Geolee King
Oratfling
Tolmore
Peeping Bob
Hazel E. Wee “Alll
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Maro
Lady Alda
Stargate
Pharde
Norma
Brae
Xan
State Railways
Botanic Park
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