Industrial strike halts Hull docks spreads to London
Unauthorised dockers strike against a shilling a day pay cut cripples Hull operations and spreads to Grimsby Cardigan Bristol and London with work halted and cargoes from the Continent New Zealand and elsewhere awaiting unloading. Irish Transport Workers Union refusal to work with the National Union of Sailors and Firemen leads to British and Irish Steam Packet Company ships moving from Dublin to Liverpool.
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Reuters
London
Hull
Grimsby
Cardim
Bristol
Tubary Doaka
Continent
Els
New Zealand
Dublin
Irish Transport Workers Union
National Union of Sailors and Firemen
British and Irish Steam Packet Company
Liverpool
Riot at a Colliery Ends in Riots and Fire
London report from Reuters describes a protracted dispute involving 2500 colliery workers at Whitehaven. Strikers smashed windows and burned the manager's motor tram Monday night. Disturbance renewed yesterday as police cordon faced pressure. Order restored by midnight.
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Reuter
London
Whitehaven
Man fatally alters throat in Adelaide incident
Walter Billa a health inspector for the Woeaville District Council was admitted to Adelmine Hospital after a cut throat injury on Moray at about 1.20 pm on Wednesday. He died shortly after. Authorities led by Dr Rameau Smith are examining the case as a sudden injury with unclear circumstances.
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Adelaide
Walter Billa
We Health Inspector
Woeavile
Adelmine
Moray
Rameau Smith
Food words and misheard items in Loudon note
Fragments mention apples oranges crepes and misfits in a garbled line about kidney illness influenza and warding off illness. Unclear subject. no identifiable people organizations or places clearly readable.
British Government Eyes Marconi Wireless Monopoly Plan
The House of Commons heard that the British government may grant the Marconi Company a monopoly on inter imperial wireless communication. The scheme would cover imperial wireless work but not exclude private enterprise. Marconi currently holds licences only in Europe and North America. The licence under negotiation would cover stations in Great Britain and would not be exclusive.
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Reuter
London
House of Comomas
Becker
Ein
Hy Belnam
Lworthington Evans
Marcon! Company
Uoenca
Marconi Company
Europe
Xcept
United States
Canada
Great Britein
Gallipoli Occupation Debate After Peace Treaty Talks
In Constantinople reports suggest the Allies may keep Gallipoli as a Turkish constraint, provoking criticism that continued occupation would hinder peace. The Lausanne Conference is blamed for stoking Turkish nerves while voices warn the move could justify renewed conflict and prolong tensions.
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United Service
Constantinople
Tvertny
Alles
Gallipoly
Gallipoli
Laallipol
Zoo animal surgeries limited since new introductions
Since the introduction of a new animal line at London Zoo in 190%, only minor procedures or anesthesia have been needed, with no recorded accidents.
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London Zoo
Federal Politics Sulphur Duty Concessions in Parliament
In the House of Representatives today Prime Minister Bruce and Minister for Customs Chapman questioned claims of vast unemployment. They announced ongoing talks with Canada on reciprocal tariff preferences, noted sulphuric acid duties and temporary concessions for several South Australian and Western Australian firms, plus a port plan for Port Pirie. The National Debt Saki Fines bill passed, with Bruce moving the second reading of the Commonwealth Stopping Lint Bill and a financial surplus of £7,674,582 carried forward after a 1,065,158 surplus. debate on Meat Export Bill resumed with Charlton opposing Victoria’s cattle embargo on Queensland.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Bruce
Commonwealth
A. Chapman
Customs
Canada
PF. W. Bamford
Queensland
Chapman
W. Gill
Victoria
Broken Hill Company
de Davay
South Australia
Port Pirie
South Australis
Elestrolytte Zinc Com Pany
Westerns Australia
Cuming
Smit
Mount Lyell
Charlton
Healing Mission Off for Ma Hickee in Adelaide
A healing service took place at St Peters Cathedral with sick attendees and intercessors receiving Holy Communion led by the Bishop of Adelaide Dr. Thomas. Volunteers will pray through the night in the cathedral before the 10 pm prayer session and continue until 7 am Holy Communion. Tomorrow is set as a day of rest for Mr. Hickson after extensive private work in Adelaide.
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Hickson
Adelaide
300 Cases in Pirie Set for Hickson Mission
Mr Hickson’s spiritual treatment is to be tried on about 300 cases in Pirie next week. Secretary Mr Wabbs said the 200 patients attending administration services include cancer patients and mental trouble cases with two hopeless. Arrival planned Monday or Tuesday. services to open at 7 p.m. and continue Thursday with private home visits in the afternoons.
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Hickson
Pirie
Wabbs
Warnes
Church of England
Rickson
Ehaseh
Grand Prix Race Seagrave Sunbeam Wins Paris Course
Britain won the Grand Prix of the Automobile Club as Seagrave in a Sunbeam completed 729 kilometres at an average speed just over 124 kmh. A French rival failed to negotiate a turn, crashed through the barrier into spectators, injuring twelve people including a baby whose leg was amputated. The car occupants escaped unharmed.
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Paris
Britain
Automobile Club
Frags
Seagrave
Sunbeam
Speerators
Immigrants detained as ships rush to New York
Rush to United States causes chaos at New York harbor as twelve ships bearing nearly 12000 passengers from diverse backgrounds are held for processing. Thousands detained, many facing return or lengthy holds amid mounting pressure and public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
European migrants face return to Europe after weekend arrivals
New York reports about twelve thousand Europeans docking over the weekend with the majority likely to return to Europe. The scene notes a pattern of temporary stay and many will depart by Monday, reflecting unsettled migration trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Alleged Larceny Suspect Bottled in Melbourne Gardener Arrested
John Gordon Pearton, a gardener, was arrested by Detectives Armstrong and Lynch on charges of larceny. The accused allegedly visited major firms in the city and suburbs over some time, purchasing a picture show.
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Melbourne
John Gordon Pearton
Armstrong and Lynch
Ti 4G
Ia Bourke
Unruly Labor Members Face Party Discipline
Reuters reports a private Parliamentary Labor Party meeting at Caxton Hall discussed discipline after June 27 suspensions. No settlement reached. suspended MPs return to consult executives to decide the matter. The Times lobbyist notes a rule requiring front bench concurrence before challenging suspensions to avoid solo action by a member.
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Reuter
London
Parliamentary
Labor Party
Caxton Hall
Ae House of Commons
Labor
Times
NSW Coal Strike Conference Ends Abortive
A conference of coal owners and miners resumes in Brisbane but aborts after two and a half hours. Representatives leave glum as Acting Premier Wearne and officials discuss possible telegram consults. The miners say settlement seems unlikely and both sides remain firm, with no immediate talks planned. The strike is expected to continue, gaining support from unionists.
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Sydhey
Edersilon
C. W. Oakes
Brisbane
W. E. Wearne
Oakes
McDonald
Willis
Wearne
Qaken
Betting in Scotland and the rise of bookmakers
UK inquiry details Scotland betting prevalence with Glasgow figures. James McLean testifies his firm employs sixty people and handles about £5,000 daily while holiday season trends and prosecutions are discussed. A Glasgow street bookmaker claims £25 daily receipts mostly in small coins. Police difficulties and bookmaker crowds are noted.
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London
Scotland
James McLean
Glasgow
Duncan
Belgium Determined to Uphold Reparations Policy
Brussels reports the Premier M Thesnis told Parliament the government is determined to maintain France friendship and use all means to secure payment of reparations under the Versailles treaty. The government will uphold its reparations policy until satisfied and will persevere to restore understanding with all Allied Powers.
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Brussels
M. Thesnis
France
Belgians sue Duisburg for twenty milliards marks
A Belgians sued the town of Duisburg for twenty milliards of marks. Berlin reports the Vossische Zeitung says French troops on Saturday occupied the Wiesbaden Reichsbank and confiscated a considerable amount of cash.
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Brussels
Duisburg
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Wiesbaden
Reichsbank
Britain and Germany reparations crisis sparks alarm
Paris observes that direct Britain Germany talks risk derailing the Entente with France. London officials hint at possible negotiations if France refuses accord. In Cologne the French seize part of Krups works, including engines and rolling stock. Paris reports France spent 97 million in reparations frames by 1939 and received 4979 million gold marks. army occupation costs exceed returns by 54 million, with an additional 44 million to be spent on reparations work.
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Times
London
France
Britain
the Times
Paris
Germany
Cologne
Krups
Wrhiteh
Pranes
Rescue Amid Flames At Durning House Fire
London report from Kennington describes a mother in tears as firefighters freed a four year old trapped in a room at Durning House. The child, clothes aflame, hid under a bed and cried for help while rescuers struggled with doors. Firemen pulled him to safety through a window as gas workers aided. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
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United Service
London
Kennington
Stuers
Massey Says Dominion Exports 60000 Tons Butter 63000 Cheese
Wellington reports in the Budget speech the Prime Minister stated that 60000 tons of butter and 63000 tons of cheese were exported last year, confirming New Zealand as the world’s leading exporter of butter fat. Western Samoa revenue remains insufficient to cover mandate obligations.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Massey
Western Samoa
United States Surplus Reported by Budget Bureau
The Budget Bureau announced a surplus of about 810 million dollars for the fiscal year ending Saturday. The report notes United States closed 14 hooks for it and highlights a remaining surplus while a special matinee adapts the Passion Play of 1923 titled One Week of Love.
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Washington
Pudget Bureau
United States
Melbourne man claims he was doped and robbed after abduction
Jouve of Carlton was found in a Tama badly knocked about and brought to Melbourne hospital. He declares he was doped carried away in a motor car and robbed of valuables.
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Welbourne
Carlton
Ilo
Melbourne Hospital
Serge Vom
Duke of Leinster Granted Chance to Appeal
In London a case against the Duke of Leinster for obtaining money was adjourned as the Recorder said the defense could test the opinion in a higher court. The jury were told not to treat him harshly and sentence was postponed to the next session with a certificate of appeal.
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London
Duke of Leinster
Messrs
Breaker
Sevulg
Trevessa Crew to Receive Lloyds Silver Medal
London Lloyds committees confer the silver medal for saving life at tea aboard the Trevessa. Captain Poster and Chief Officer Smith honored for outstanding seamanship. A fund is opened for the other crew members.
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United Service
London
Lioyd's
Mites
Lloyd's
Poster
Omlcer Smith
Trevessa
Lloyas
Railway accident disrupts Cockburn line near Mingary
A railway collision occurred on the Cockburn line when Yen trucks of ore broke away near Cockburn and collided with No 17 down Soodstain near Mingary. No dens are yet available. A later report notes damage to rolling stock but no deaths. Driver Hennessey and Fireman O'Dea suffered slight injuries.
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Cockburn
Mingary
Hennessey
O'Dea
June rainfall totals and midwinter comparison table
The report notes June rainfall of 285 points across twenty days, a typical mid-winter pattern. It compares June totals for 1922 186 points 490 points and 1920 443 points, and records a six month total to date of 489 points at Pike. The piece attributes heavy May rainfall 48 points to Meher season and introduces a comparative table for the years.
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St Pike
Notice to Advertisers on Contract Alterations
Copy for alterations to contract advertisements must be handed in before noon on the day preceding publication. Copy received during the afternoon cannot be accepted the same day. Advertisements require a council charge per week with word line limits and notices about charges.
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Noob
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