Disputed Adelaide mill strikes prompt 44 hour demand
Dismissals followed a court ruling as workers abstained from entry at 7 30 am and many did not report for 5 o'clock shifts, forming outside mills. The Disputes Committee warned of grave consequences for workers and industry, arguing a 44 hour week is crucial to preventing unemployment and economic stagnation amid broader union action.
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Sihun
Dion
Austealisién Council of
Avovi
Lukin
Adelaide
Dowell Bros
aid-Ge
Lta
Norwood
I ‘Wong Ikop
Dha Mill
Widespread Australian mill workers face lockout over 48 hour week
Alarm spreads as 18 000 mill employees across Victoria Western Australia and South Australia prepare for lockout on Thursday unless a settlement arrives. Timber, carters and building trades join the potential action feared to disrupt 80 000 workers total. Projected losses run to £70 000 weekly in South Australia and £25 000 weekly in the timber industry.
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Melbourn
Stial
Finiben
Adelaide
Milly
Menonrie
Wilesfend
New South Wales
Pasmallia
Ind
Western Australia
Benin
Sean
Australis
Vietoris
Support Stagnation in Industry Debate Sparks Reform Split
A fragmented public plank emerges as advocates push for policy stagnation in manufacturing and mineral sectors. Officials including MENAOURNYS and Wuosaoy signal factional divides while committee discussions delay decisive action on industry strategy.
Payment for days worked at Adelaide
The secretary of the Employers' Federation, Mr. Boykett, said today that at 2 pm workers were told by their solicitors to start late but would be paid as usual. They refused to obey and began work at 7:40 am. The employer decided to grant an act of grace and pay next Friday for the days worked last Friday and Saturday.
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Adelaide
Fr. Boykett
Jolimont Railway Yards Roofing Proposal
Information from the Minister of Railways about Jolimont Railway Yards mentions a British syndicate planning a roof over the yards. Thonemann will set a date for private enterprise to proceed with experts and work in Australia. Victorian Government assures no objections while agreements are drawn up.
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Medbourne
Avispu de Mas
Obiginad
Aurtain Techniog
Minister of Railways
Jolimont
Thonemann
Prdpiars
Oie Bondarned
Loustralia
T Aa
Victorians Fall to New South Wales in Sydney Test
New South Wales defeated Victoria by seven wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground after setting 342 for victory. NSW captain Lunney, Hooker, and McCabe led the chase while Victoria’s bowlers struggled as the match resumed today in heavy batting conditions.
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Sydney
Taéaday
Vitara
Eeburu
Shier
Sydney Criket
Nowy South Wales
Ian Inmings
New South Wales
Adelaide Match Drawn as Rain Halts Play in Australia Test
Ragland and Sandy Australia resumed to find South Australia 21 runs behind with five for 307. Rain delayed play after lunch and again later, with Winge and Wink advancing the score before the match was drawn. First innings 202, second innings 202 for 7 declared? Players Richardson Harris White Leyland Preeman are noted with figures, match end in a draw.
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Adebata
Ragland
Sandy Australia
South Australi
Richardson
Harris
Betorg Jeldket
sAa
Waveig
Wink
Taymgre
Cain
God
Engean
South Australia
Rithdrdson
Looy
White
GW. Harris
Dieting for Victory at Melbourne Cricket Club
Melbourne fans debated a proposal that players should diet to win every match. Secretary Hugh Tramtile of the Melbourne Club dismissed the idea as impractical, noting it would not suit the average player and raised concerns about health and fairness.
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Melbourne
Eosland
Hugh Tramtile
Cloke
England Eyes Five Tests Ashes Victory Pressure
London reports the Ashes series mood as England seeks five Test wins to satisfy national expectations. Commentators argue Bosland S must win the five tests to prove superiority, amid strong public demands.
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London
Married man fined for theatre offence in Adelaide
William George Smerdon, a traveling salesman married man, was fined seven pounds including costs by the Adelaide Police Court for indecent conduct in a theatre the Pavillon Pictures last Friday. He allegedly placed his hand on a seat and touched a woman, prompting a prosecutor to describe the act as serious indecency. The magistrate noted the offender’s status as a married man and imposed the penalty with a short imprisonment in default if unpaid.
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Elaide
Wiliam George Smerdon
Marrier Commercial
Porvens
Missing Young Man in Melbourne Disappearance Mystery
Police probe a missing Melbourne youth after his car is found abandoned near Conntybrook with bloodstained clothing and torn papers. Witnesses say he was last seen at a hotel with men who robbed him of about £27 before pushing him from the car. His friends deny suicide, while authorities search docks and marshes for clues.
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Aubhey Etreet
Caufield
Menas
Conntybrook
Rai
Danhybrook
Tim Sennetess
Williams
Amhandanes
Craigiabutn
Trienis
Motor Crash Injures Club Members On Glare Road
Reported on Monday at Clare Hospital after a vehicle driven by Mr D Dempsey overturned following a sharp turn near Clare. Passenger Dublin Synnett was thrown clear and later admitted with an aching wrist while others escaped serious harm.
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Amplehear Turing
Glare
Pirie Gyole Club
Igling
D, Dempsey
Buen Dais
Ome
Clare
Dempsey
Dublin
Glen
Jared
Miles
A. Glare
Mea
Albert
Ji Synnett
Pinte West
Ik Congilfon
Daronsey
The King Ed Rugs: 6 gress continues
A clipped London dispatch reports ongoing events linked to Buckis visit and Palace communications in a tense political context. The note suggests continued measures or actions surrounding royal affairs and state messages. Strong entities include Buckis, Ed Rugs, and Palace.
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London
Buckisvist
Paler
BOGUS BEGGARS AND BENEVOLENT SCHEMES IN MELBOURNE
Fragmentary notes describe a Melbourne society and Benevolent people facing alleged deceit by a beggar group. Reported indiscipline, security concerns, and improvised charitable activities are referenced with unclear names and dates, highlighting alleged exploitation of donors.
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Melbourne
Thesiloy
Wrtig Leeney Club
Gratz
Prohibition Movement Expands to Nationwide Campaign
A conference of church leaders and Prohibition League affiliates met to inaugurate an active campaign against liquor. Plans include a nationwide drive starting the following Saturday and a broad closing movement, with coordination across associations and timed events in February.
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Adelaide
Australian Workers Union votes to skip Peace in Industry Conference
The Australian Workers Union at Coolangatta tonight voted 22 to 12 not to attend the Peace in Industry Conference. It appointed a committee to issue a statement outlining the reasons and criticised the conference as aimed at wage increases, wage reductions, and breaking Australia’s arbitration system. Senator Barnes warned of a move to lower workers’ standards.
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Coolangatta
Australian Workers Union Conventiony
Peace In Industry
Australian Workers’ Union
Australia
Weneral
Barnes
Australian Workers Union
Ausralian Workers’ Union
Cornell
Seoilerenes
Salvation Army case to seek High Council restraint today
A truncated report notes Gen Bramwell Booth seeks a court order to restrain the High Council from displacing him as successor. The matter is set for the Flight Court today amid stalled negotiations and a claim of no compromise reached.
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United
Bramwell Booth
Council
Coal Supply Debate Highlights New South Wales Tasmanian Offer
Melbourne reports a cabinet discussion on coal sourcing. The Railway Commissioner notes NSW coal cost and year 1927-28 consumption of 204 502 tons, while Tasmania offers a steady supply at favorable terms. Government aims to test Tasmanian coal for department needs and ensure adequate ongoing supply.
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Melbourne
Sioner
New South Wales
Newcastle
New South” Wales
Sir Awana McPherson
Tasmania
Outspoken Gouneit Warns Australia Against Swindles
The Melbourne publisher Gouneit criticizes Australian public apathy and politicians. He urges tougher conduct by visitors and denounces government corruption, warning locals about swindles and moral decline amid public apathy.
Boring For Ol Merbourne Poosdar Showy Ial Encouraging
Fragmentary OCR yields a local notice style item about government and extension proposals. It references Merbourne and a peasant bore issue, with unclear details on the plan and authority. No definite actions or outcomes are established in the readable text.
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Merbourne
Poosdar
Ratranen
Britain to withdraw forces from Afghanistan soon passengers travel daily
Report from Lahore notes Britain plans rapid Afghan troop withdrawal within a week. Dispatch claims Kabul route and legation staff to depart, with Britons safe from danger as整理 progressed.
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United Service
Lahore
Britain
Fragus Humphreys
Tarn Vikkers
Joursoys Evers
Legation
Jase
Ieave
Boatshed Conflagration in Melbourne Incident
A mangled report describes a boatshed fire in Melbourne during the night. It mentions a person named Zwolle and a blamed crew, with references to a past fire claim and rowing men suggesting responsibility for the incident.
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Melbourne
Counia Zwolle
Wadiy
Cewralte
Byrd Expedition Discovers Snowbound Peaks and Landmarks
Fragmented report notes Byrd expedition mapping regions named Lott's Nunataks and Alexander Mounts and identifying three men left stranded on a mountain slope. Communication lines described as severely limited with ongoing exploration over King Ta wind Land.
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United Servier
Swhales
Mondariden
Byrd
Jiersp
Comini Jong
King Tawind Land
Lott
Raing
Peanuts as Fuel Triggers French Steamer Plight
Marseilles reports the French cargo steamer Bel arano sustained damage after a weekend fire. The vessel, carrying peanuts as fuel, burned its cargo and arrived in port in sort ater following the blaze.
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Dilney
Marseilles
Belarano
Ater
Coal imports delay as 250 union members march in protest
The Work Adelaide workers federation reports about 250 union members gathered today at the wharf. They planned to discharge the imported coal cargo aboard the steamer Best Wales from Bath Britain for the State government while volunteers were set to mark the event.
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Cacest
Unig
Teday
Umion
Best Wales
Bath
Britain
Bite
Unclear OCR summary of Navy matters and offers
Fragmentary OCR text mentions US Navy and services in Washington with garbled quotes. It references Sanatar and Montana and an offer, but key names, dates, and actions are unreadable. No verifiable event or outcome can be identified from the provided text.
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Ouitid Services
Washington
Mandy
Sanatar
Walstio
Montana
Fined for Betting In Adelaide Case Highlights Police Action
In Adelaide yesterday, Tubsaay Whrao Mey and Douglas Bruce faced fines of £50 for illegal betting at a licensed premises. The police charged them after a course of betting activity linked to the Hilton Hotel.
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Adelaide
Tubsaay
Whrao Mey
Jutelaide
Hetling
Douglas Bruce
Plym| Toh
Promsis
e _ Hilton Motei
Drowned in Murray River Inshore Incident Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a drowning near Murray area with names and vague details. Mentions a swimmer, local figures, and potential responders, but specifics are unclear.
Safebreakers at Work at Malvern Theatre
In the early hours of Tuesday at the Malvern Theatre expert safebreakers broke into a safe and recovered mumney bags containing £500.
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Melbourne
Malvern Theatre
Port Pirie Institutes Annual Meeting Tonight
Port Pirie representatives gather for the annual institute meeting with President Whea or Colaldak presiding. Trustees to be elected and reports on the past year to be presented. secretary and officers to be elected and sworn in.
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Port
Pirie
Transiner
E. Garrett
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