Railway Enginemen Wage Reductions Stir Debate
A letter from Hart Pirie branch of the Federated Enginemen's Union criticizes the Premier's statements on wage cuts in the railway service. It disputes claims of federal jurisdiction and cites Regulation No 92, the Railways Commissioner, and Governor-in-Council actions as the basis for reductions. The letter calls for the Premier to clarify who reduced wages and how prior to making public assertions.
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Hart Pirie
Federated Enginemen’s Union
Tacurse
MPL
George
Labor Party
Railways Commissioner
Hill Jeans
ili-Ciaiti
Gazrite
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Victoria
Wales
Tasmania
Mr Hills Comment on Arbitration and Wage Reductions
A Melbourne discussion quotes Mr Hill criticizing MP George for alleging breach of arbitration. The Premier defends wage cuts as lawful under state or federal industrial law and urges legal action through courts or railway disputes to seek redress. The text cites Judge Drake Srockman on the court’s role in arbitration matters.
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George
Wade
Labor Party
Georgy
Railways
Federal Arbitration Court
Renee
Drake Srockman
Agair Drake
Tam
Goverment Loco Running Board
Ldésire Ta
Wolons
Gandhi Comments on Congress Work Committee Release
In an interview with The Statesman from Galgutta on Wednesday M Gandhi argued that releasing political prisoners would ease tension. He warned that goodwill between Britain and India could not reconcile the public to foreign rule and the salt prohibition.
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United Service
Galgutta
M. Gandhi
the Statesman
Workite Committee
National Congress
Tritain
Wolin
Meopham Disaster Report and Personal Loss
The Meopham disaster cost six lives including Viscountess Ednam who was aboard. The Air Ministry report names Ami Shearing as directing the aircraft when it crashed and notes a controversy over published truth.
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United Service London
Duchess of Sutherland
Air Ministry
Meopham
Ednam
Ami Shearing
Shearing
Wexaim Ik
Kremnistan'ss
Wickets at Yorkshire Club Meeting Warn of Deterioration
United Service from London reports Lord Hawky at the Yorkshire Club annual gathering warns that careless bowling and poor wicket care threaten cricket. He condemns roping and urges proper pitches to protect batsmen and maintain fair play.
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United Service
London
Lord Hawky
Yorkshire
Etunes
Theodore sworn in as Commonwealth Treasurer in Melbourne
Mr E G Theodore arrived from Sydney by plane and was sworn in as Commonwealth Treasurer by Governor General Sir Isaac Isaacs in Melbourne. He later dined with the Governor.
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Melbourne
E.G. Theodore
Federal Teasurer
Sydney
Victoria Tarracks
Lacedon
Genersi
Sir Isaac Isaacs
Theodore
Opposition to recall in Adelaide voiced by MPs
In Adelaide on Thursday Mr GE Yates and others criticized the recall of Mr Theodore as a grave setback for Australian workers. The debate highlighted wage cuts and political risk, with speakers distancing themselves from the reinstate ment and urging thorough understanding of the move.
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Adelaide
GE. Yates
Theodore
Gibbons
N. J. C. Makin
Scullin Defends Cabinet Amid Charge of Dismissals
In Canberra on Thursday Prime Minister Scullin addressed a crisis within his Cabinet. He defended colleagues Lyons and Fenton, denying the accusation that he had ousted two trusted members as a “false and vile charge.”
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Canberra
Crisia
Scullin
Fenton All Lyons
Three-Year Plan for Australia's Finances Debated in Melbourne
A federal committee, appointed by the Loan Council, met in Melbourne to formulate a three-year rehabilitation plan for Australia’s finances. Speakers included Sir Robert Oiboon presiding, with officials from Commonwealth Victoria South Australia Western Australia and the Cadet Secretary present. The sitting likely continues until a draft plan is ready for submission to premiers at Carberry next month.
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Melbourne
New South Wales
Loan Council
Australia
Robert Oiboony
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Treachry
WJ. Sheehan
Victoria Ie
B.A. Pitt Oneenstant
SIH
Stentey
South Australia
Stuckey
Western Australia
Under & i
New Bus Service Between Port Pirie and Redhill
Vir 4 considerable lapse of Lime s combined rail ond bus service be tween Port Pirie and Hedhill will be resumed In February 2. McGee and Robb are the proprietors. A bus will leave Port Pirie at 11 a.m. daily arriving at Heding 92.20 am, leaving Redhill at 12.35 pm, returning to Port Pirie at 1.45 pm. Passengers from Adelaide will reach Port Pirie two hours earlier than the ordinary daily train via Adelaide. The train from Adelaide arrives at Vint station at 42.59 am daily and leaves Redhill at 11:0 full. No further notice has been given.
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Port Pirie
Hedhill
vie Grystal_ Hraok
McGee
Robb
Heding
Redhill
Adviade
Adelaide
Vint Station
Increased shipping rates announced in Sydney
The Overseas Shipping Association of Sydney says higher cargo rates will apply due to increased exchange rates. The tariff rise ranges from 1 to 40 percent and takes effect from tomorrow, with all goods except refrigerated cargo affected.
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Sydney
Thursilas
Overseas Shipping Association
Etagg
Caren
German Golf Association to abolish by statute on star trials
Berlin reports in Thuralay that the German Golf Association plans to abolish by statute the area servicer system. The move aims to standardize play across championships and events, with trials slated to include participation from notable players.
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Berlin
Thuralay
Associaton Tins Deelibal
YN Coleyta 45
Stytale
Star
Intindiae
Adelaide Commercial Spot Rates and Rail Union Dispute
A fragmented report shows Adelaide wholesale prices for standard items with minor shifts this month and next. It also recounts a Railways Commissioner inquiry, a government offer to set wage and condition standards, and a dispute over jurisdiction between federal and state authorities affecting workers through November.
Amelters Amble: Rovers and Shiftworkers Set Edge
Cricket teams from Amelters and Shiftworkers Association collide in a listed match with players such as Reed McKeane Joharsen Hurst Hawker Lodge Gelitin and Seyfang among others noted in the fragmentary lineup.
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Shiftworkers’ Association
Rovers
Johnson
Wittachlehe
Reed
McKeane
Joharsen
Hurst
Hawker
Lodge
Gelitin
Boneless Wonder and Debates Stir House of Commons
London reports chaotic dialogue as Churchill mocks MacDonald and Ramsay MacDonald on the Aqueatian Bill, while a featured boneless debate captivates spectators. Names such as Bragitoe Cahill Jeffery and Sogfang appear amid cricket-like score notes and weathered records.
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United Service
London
Darmin
Cletus
Wanston
Churchill
Ramsay MacDoughl
Huring
MacDonald
Wage Cut Sparks Arbitration Efforts in Melbourne
In Melbourne, Burns Philp and Co. lodge in the Registry of the Arbitration Court to compel a conference with the Seamen's Union to discuss a log and possible court referral. Wool stores and other industries seek 10 percent wage cuts to reduce costs, claiming production costs require it. some employers under awards resist. The Metropolitan Tramways Board argues wage reductions are needed to safeguard services as revenue declines.
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Melbourne
Burns Philp and Co
Dehridge
Seamen's Union of Australia
Neft
Economie Wa
Eeka Knsw, Ltd
Okey's, Ltd
Starking's Ltd
Tooties‘s Ltd
Tooth and Co. Ltd
Marchant’s
Aeratnd Waters
Fadersted Liquor and Allied ‘Trades
Wool Stores Proprietors
Federated “Bloremen and Packers’ Union
Idavik
Smuggling Mystery Opium Cargo Vanishes at Sea
An astonishing tale of drug smuggling centers on 112 cases of opium shipped on the Japanese steamer Tins Maru from Busuire. The opium allegedly landed near Macao in December 199, with crews and authorities split on responsibility as Chinese junks reportedly took the cargo. A Geneva probe, League of Nations committee testimony, and divergent blame from Chinese and Japanese delegates followed, amid claims of warnings and refusals to land the contraband.
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Busuire
Macao
Wwirel
Wulong
Hong Kong
Mars
Ching
Udi
Singapore
Acre
Santa Marta
Palas
Crimson Sash
Genevy
League of Nations
Tattersalls Tomorrow at Victoria Park racing notes
Churinga notes poor crowd, free women, low prices. Trial entrants include Lest Trick, Cherry Ribbons, Murleatone, Aore Shot, Barnardes, Od Ban, and multiple horses like Solator, Jenemagne, Macadam's Reward, Euphrasia, Gay, Girl, Vermadoun, Goldsome, Mat Libretto, Winsome Gold, Mary Spa, Micap, Leaheim, Royal Lars, Water Pixal, Glucose, Nadéan, Not Spring, Pant Strange, Phoenix, Mephiatopheler, Prompeeta, Xport, Sirathind Whipater, Loyalty Handicap contenders, Oakland Belle, Ambat, Daly, Steel Guitar, Fizing Two, Pious Kate.
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Churinga
Victoria Park
Barnardes
Olator
A.C
Thy
Hill Jenemagne
Macadam
Euphrasia
Mary Spa
Leaheim
Royal Lars
Suaumi
Phoenix
Joe
Sirathind
Oakland Belle in doubt as race results flood page
Fragmented horse race card lists numerous horses and mile and furlong heats with odds and placings. Names include Water Pistol, Star Venture, Duelty, Mephistopheles, Ambeh, Oakland Belle, Flying Two Ja, and many others amid mixed results and handicaps.
School of the Bense announces 131 dancing classes restart
The School of the Bense led by Mr Gordon Chennell will recommence tomorrow at 9.30 in Rechabite Hall near Pirie School. Classes run every week with special dances and stage performances including pantomime and revues. Children join weekly Saturday mornings, with girls’ evening sessions at 7.30.
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Gordon Chennell
Pirie
Chennell
Woodend Races Card Fragments Mixed Incomplete
Fragmentary race notes from Woodend describe betting odds and maiden pot events. Mentions EP Evext to Happy and Destine with odds 7 to 1 and 33 to 4, but readability is poor and many names truncated.
Alpine Tragedy Claims Twenty One Thins Regiment
United Service Milan reports a disastrous avalanche on a Turin area mountain pass. Twenty one Thins Alpine Regiment members died, with a captain and others missing. Survivors retreated uphill as a snowstorm and further slides closed routes. A pursuing party faced another snow squall, resulting in more casualties.
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United Service
Milan
Thins Alpine Regiment
Turin
Aneir
Flip
Van
Striking Shearers Debate Strikes A.W.U. Conference
Sydney officials report the A W U Conference passing a motion to direct shearers in Queensland and Western Australia to comply with their award. The debate featured a personal attack on Senator Bar over his role in forming the Pastoral Workers Union.
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Sydney
Thursby
A.W.U
Sheavere
Queensland
Westeen Australis
Renator Bar
Pastoral Workers’ Union
Motor Ship Elton Denies Fire Off New Caledonia
Sydney reports Captain Smith of the motor ship Riton denying any fire aboard. He says the vessel lies ashore on New Caledonia's coast, badly bumped by heavy swell. All hands stand by, awaiting assistance.
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Sydney
Captain Smith
Riton
New Caledonia
Invalid bill suggests wheat price at four bushels
In Sydney on Thursday the Minister of Agriculture stated a government bill to set home consumption wheat at four a bushel was declared invalid by the Attorney General's department. An excise duty on wheat was proposed and another bill was being drafted.
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Sydney
Beting
Legislative Assembly
Mie Minster of Agriculture
HincAttorney Generays Department
Lpase
MASTER GOLFER JONES AND HOLLYWOOD CONTRACT VALUE
A speculative column extols Bobby Jones as the greatest golfer of all time and compares his 250,000 dollar earnings to Hollywood salaries. The piece argues Jones should own film companies and voting stock, noting vast incomes among other elites and laments perceived income inequality. The prose reflects era voice and sweeping claims about prestige and wealth.
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Bobby Jones
Hollywood
Hee
Bobby
Jottes
Robby
Ameren
Fg Mallywood
Emma Add
Motie Méenstes
Ile Effieey
Tittees Betting at Woodend Plate Furlong Races
Five furlongs and a half event at Woodend Plate with six starters. Bets favor King Revelry at 6 to 4, Antonello near 4 to 1, Corbella about 5 to 2, and Zero Time among others in NOVICE HANDICAP and Woodend Purse races. Other races show payouts and entries including Carnadine Gorbella Barnadene and Del Ricoh with several short odds.
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Skalonelio
Avia
Antonello
Tuten
Ooe Saile
Mice
del Ricoh
Mirbra
Murder Inquest Reveals Turbulent Life Of Mollie Dean
At Kiwood City Morgue Inquest into Mollie Deason’s murder hears details of an unhappy home life and movements of a man linked to her following. Testimony notes Mollie feared being followed by a man and discusses a possible motive linked to a request by a Mrs Dean. Witnesses describe Mollie’s associations with Adam Graham and others as the inquiry resumes.
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Mollie Dean
Mollie Deason
Kiwood
Iran Eorge
Mia Dean
Adam Sireham
Graham
Sarah Pied
Ana
Mes
Lian
Mollis
Witmness
Yim
Mollie
Ruth
Nor
Evie Hart
Slink Mart
Cisse Aniearme
Grabant
Stravss
Jeanie
Corey
Leagan
Wien
Moles
Loason
Brmsan
Fiennes Fairs
Adam
Sina
Mali
Dean
Goldstein
Milton Strewl
Janes Synkivell
Solietor
Sail Teat
Tramwate
Dickens
St Kitt
Moly
Witnesa
Adam Graham
Buile
Edi Scharffer
Aiferd Hospital
Feith
Deam
Babe
Boots Wanted for Mission Appeal at Centred Office
A damaged notice from the Melly District Mission superintendent appeals for assistance to help the penniless and unemployed. It asks citizens to donate adult clothing and other items at the Centred Mission office and to assist Mr Lane and Mr Mathes in ongoing relief efforts.
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Asaia
Lane
Lado
Just in Time Car in Flames in Solomontown
A car collided with a vehicle and caught fire Tuesday night near Solomontown as Mr and Mrs Reid escaped with injuries. Mrs Hein Jeffry, seated in the front, protected a child from the blaze before the vehicle became a total wreck at the swamp tract junction. Authorities report the blaze occurred in a well known danger spot frequented by motorists.
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William Rei
Solomontown
Oakland -Auett
Bert Germiedt
Dantes
Reid
Hein Jeffry
State disabilities aid plan eyed in Adelaide meeting
A report from Adelaide discusses a proposed disability aid program tied to a state health initiative. The Public Accounts Committee reviews financing details, with figures around 6950 and references to agricultural and public service sectors.
Resued Aviators Meet in Meloury Samorvaw Event
A fragmented report describes a group of aviators traveling by train to a location near Peterborough yesterday. The party, led by Capt. Piftentnuen and Me Me Pee, proceeds toward Adelait with unclear purpose amid references to a tone and theme presented by the group.
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Peter
Aneaie
Melourny
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Gandhi
Meopham Disaster
MR Scullin
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Eas
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Snow
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McCormack
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Halt
Qadee
Glabatone
Laure Laven
Fuller
Y. Gledmod
V. Coo
B. Thompson
Melbourne Tramways
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Tattersalls
Whipater
Oakland Belle
Ambat
Daly
Steel Guitar
Fizing
Pious Kate
Barnalies
Janomagne
Slu
Tolator
Gelebek
Topaul
Macabam
Juvesile Ilandigap
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Vermonious
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Pet
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Seal Princess
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Paul Strange
Dilkera
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School of the Bense
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Fedora Public Accounts Committee
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Bert Adelie
United Services
Loxdon
Sir Temnand
Spistury
Indore
Finnonvare
Vietim
Wwe
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