Chinese stowaways deported from Port Adelaide
Nine Chinese stowaways found aboard the Manora were deported on the Garmula from Port Adelaide. Heavily described as well fed and cheerful, they were seen ashore by Gee Wah and another loyal Chinese on the wharf. Local residents supplied blankets and underwear, while Hong Kong aid offers to pay fares were declined by authorities. The steamer departed with the men, who faced government policy questions regarding their remittance.
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Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Gee Wah
Hongkon
Sinapare
Hari
Messas
Masonic Temple Adel MVE Construction Update
Fragments report Friday activity at a Mason temple site with concrete work on a new line. Notes the structure will be a substantial attribute and mentions timing for completion and surrounding plans, though language is garbled.
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Hermite
Vehicle Smashes Split Sydney Suburbs
Two serious crashes hit Sydney suburbs Cremorne Junction and Lidcombe. A meter bus collided with a tram injuring William Sauber who suffered a broken shoulder and a crushed back. Five patients were transported from Lidcombe State Hospital in an ambulance that crashed after horses bolted, leaving passengers shaken but largely uninjured.
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Sydney
Cremorne
William Sauber
Sater
Lidcombe State Hospital
Stammore
Noo
Armed Robber Sought in Melbourne City Districts
Detectives and plain clothes police sweep 51 Kilda Albert Park and South Melbourne tonight for an armed thief reported to have robbed citizens at gunpoint. Police withhold victim names pending inquiry.
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Melbourne
Kilda
Albert Park
Somh
Armadale
Lords Pass Second Reading On Education Bill
The House of Lords carried the second reading of a Bill by Lord Danesfort banning teaching blasphemous and nihilous doctrines to children under 16 while allowing socialist and other political ideas. Lord Haldane opposed as retrograde. The eviction bill debate then focused on aliens and possession rights, with no likely compromise.
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Reuter
London
House of Lords
Lord Danesfort
Billin
Jordn Haldane
Lord Ghtancellor
Jon Simon
House of Commons
House of Commons Questions on Iraqi Bombing Case
In the House of Commons the War Secretary discussed a bombing in Iraq and noted that during a violent incident a tribal faction killed 1,ama and 427 women and others were wounded. Witnesses stated warnings were given in many cases, and the Wembley display of imperial affairs was mentioned. Trade discussions referenced easing restrictions as attendance rose at Wembley.
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Tri
Leach Tulet
Aide Weisoners
Eshibainn
Wembley
Preville
Lana Midee
Adelaide court notices acquit and convict mixed cases
In Adelaide court proceedings, a defendant named GWey was found not guilty by judge Thiernie Coliet after a trial. Two other defendants, AYONEY and Mintiy, were convicted of attempting to cheat a man and were sentenced to four shells each.
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Adelaide
Pradiy
Fruklin
McGeegor
Thiernie Coliet
Ayoney
Mintiy
Basy
Five Year For Robbery Sentencing Reported
Edgar Hopkins, a former Parkville police member, was found guilty at the Melbourne General Session Court today of demanding money from Thomas Terry. He received a nine months imprisonment sentence and Ayoney was sentenced to five years servitude for the robbery.
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Ayoney
Thaeliartin
William Shirke
Melbourne
Edgar Hopkins
Parkville
Thomas Terry
Victorian Politics Shows Coalition Talks Under Way
Melbourne reports no definite agreement yet as negotiations for a coalition continue amid the state political situation. A further meeting is planned for Monday to pursue broad terms and possible arrangements.
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Melbourne
American President Deadlock in Democratic Conference
Reuters reports a heated legislative session with U S Democratic leaders arguing over rule changes to break a long deadlock. Ballots show McAdoo leading Smith with Stark gaps, while Ralston gains support as a compromise candidate amid plans for automatic elimination of the lowest vote on each ballot. Capetown cable confirms Hertzog pledges continued cordial relations with Britain and a focus on prosperity for all South Africans.
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Reuter
New York
McAdoo
Smith
Mr. McAdoo
Ralston
Indiana
Mr. Smith
Mr. Davis
Mr. Underwood
Mr. Cos
Mr Glass
Mr. Ralston
Mr. Robinson
Ritchie
Port Mine Drivers Wage Case Heard Before Industrial Court
The Port Mine Drivers case opened before Deputy President Dr T Hewitson with Mr J Di for the employer and Mr S J Skipper for the drivers. Mr Daly submitted the matter to the Arbitration Court discretion while Skipper argued for higher wages than the metropolitan basic rate despite fewer hours. judgment reserved to a date to be fixed.
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Adelaide
Port
T. Hewitson
Industrial Court
J. di
S. J. Skipper
Daly
Ous
Arbitration Court
Skipper
Osaka Tram Conductors Go On Strike Tonight
Osaka tram conductors in the city have begun a strike, leaving trams idle as talks continue. The stoppage affects service tonight, with workers demanding better wages and working conditions.
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Osaka
Advertising profits from rail way scheme reported
Mr J Jelley the Minister for Railways announced that first year receipts reached £9,240 while expenditure totalled £5,640 including hoarding construction salaries and equipment. Net profit stood at £3,600. He noted that some costs are non recurring and future boarding will serve Tur many years.
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Adelaide
J. Jelley
Bargain instinct in Pike people and Pirie traders
The article notes Pike and Pirie people share a strong bargain instinct, seeking cheap deals at auctions or shops. It highlights keen competition when bargains appear, yet Pirie natives are not economical in spending, freely parting money despite a drive to save.
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Pirie
New Zealand settlement plans face strict limits says delegation
A Windham delegation report from last year warns that opening land for British settlers in New Zealand must be tightly regulated. It cites capital needs and government commitments to returning service men, urging the Department of Land and Agriculture to expand scientific work while keeping settlement schemes under financial control.
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Reuter
London
New Zealand
Windham
Hasia
New Zealand Expeditionary Service
Department of Land and Agriculture
Expelled Members Facing Readmission Debate
Hobart reports the labor conference weighing readmission for two expelled members. One, J. A. Jensen, a former Navy minister, has since joined the State Parliament and backed the Labor Party. Parliamentarians favor return. industrialists oppose the move.
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Hobart
J. A. Jensen
Migister
Navy
Deral
Labor Party
Shipping Laws Move to Replace Old Rates Across Empire
London delegates at the Chambers of Commerce Congress back a plan to repeal merchant shipping laws and replace them with entering and clearing quotas for Empire vessels. A Swansea delegate calls the scheme impracticable while Australia is blamed for the trouble. The group also urges abolition of the triple rate on urgent cables to aid inter imperial trade and voices concern over exchange rates between Britain Australia New Zealand and South Africa as a trade handicap.
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Reuter
London
Chambers of Commerce Congress
Meeks
Sydney
Swansea
Australia
Edgar Holderton
Bengal
Generesa
Edward Davison
Hberal
Reneroux
Bradford Iilerate
New Zealand
South Africa
Donilalons
Gun Running to Petrograd through Helder Case
The Daily Express reports Captain Degoede of the steamer Helder revealed a dramatic tale of evading Rotterdam guards to ship 9 crates of machine guns to Petrograd. Detectives traced a motor boat in the North Sea used to transfer 14 heavy cases to the Helder, which conveyed them to Petrograd's winter palace. Further consignments were found sent to Petrograd days later after Helder sailed.
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Australian Press Association
London
Ole “Daily Express
Caplin Degoede
Helder
Rotterdam
England
Petrograd
North Sea
Winter Palace
Thames
Yawl Capsizes Drowns Man and Son at Derwent River
Alfred Stroule aged 50 and his son Vernon 14 perished when their 15 ton yawl capsized in the South Arm south of Derwent River this morning. A second son, 17, escaped as the craft sank.
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Hobart
Alfred Stroule
Vernon Stroule
Derwent River
Tennis results from Indianapolis and Glencourt tourneys
Kluin halted the western-tennis tourney after Gerald Patterson took a set from Louis Kohler 6 3. Tilden reached the semi finals by beating Chicago junior champion 2 6 2 6. In Glencourt semi finals Wood beat Lang 6 3 6 2. Wood and Kalma won doubles 6 2 6 3 over Baggs Leroy and then 6 4 6 2 over Shimidzer Kashio.
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Reuters
Indianapolis
Kluin
Gerald Patterson
Louis Kohler
Tilden
Chicago
Australian Press Association
Glencourt
Wood
Lang
Kalma
Baggs
Leroy
Shimidzer
Kashio
Bank Bill Debate and Currency Controversy in Parliament
In the House, debate on the Commonwealth Banking Bill continues as Mr. Whitsitt attacks the Commonwealth Bank over currency backing and gold standards, claiming losses and mismanagement. Adjournment follows after amendments fail and a note of government representatives at the League of Nations is announced.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Blakely
Stewart
Gusta
Broken Hill
Bruce
Bayley
Washington
Commonwealth Banking
Whitsitt
Commonwealth Bank
Australia
Priv
Charlton
Littleton Groom
Joseph
Oak
League of Nations
Thut
Albert Greet
Page
Kalesnorlie
Senate Advances Bills Then Adjourns To July 16
The Senate passed the Conberts Administration Bill in the final stages. The Public Service Bill moved to the report stage in committee. The Senate then adjourned to July 16.
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Senate
Eyre Peninsula Transport Royal Commission Leaves for Perth
Eyre Peninsula Transport Royal Commission members depart on the East-West express for Perth and will be away about a fortnight. In Western Australia they will inquire into the working of Government steamer services. The commission is chaired by S. B. Whitford with W. Harvey and Hu. Richards, and includes T. Gluyns, W. OH. Harvey, B. W. Harvey, and ROW. Smith, secretary.
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Adelaide
Perth
Western Australia
Messrs. S. BR
Whitford
Ehairian
W. Harvey
Hu. Richards
Maha
Messas
T. Gluyns
W. OH. Harvey
M As.c
B. W. Harvey
M'S.l
ROW
Down the Murray by Boat to the Mouth
MANNUM, Friday. McD ty Brabazon reached Mannum in a rowing boat after traveling about 1,300 miles down the Murray. He has spent four months on the journey and slept under cover for none of it. He survived mainly on line and gin. Now he leaves for the Murray mouth and will cover 66 miles in an open boat.
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Mannum
Riday
Ty Brabazon
Murray
Murray Mouth
Kid Lewis Retains Welterweight Crown At Albert Hall
London Reuters reports Kid Lewis the holder outpointed Johnny Brown of Hamilton at the Albert Hall to defend the welterweight championship of Great Britain in a close decision. Brown pressed early with sharp combinations but Lewis controlled the late rounds to secure the victory.
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Reuter
London
Great Britain
The
Albert Hall
Kid Lewis
Holder
Johnny Brown
Hamilton
Racehorses Sold at Barker Brothers Sale
Messrs Barker Brothers today offered racehorses Lord Selpaw Duke Simon and High Play for sale. Lord Selpaw was bought by J G C Butler of Murray Bridge for 300 guineas and Duke Simon went to T W Abbertson for 234 guineas. High Play was passed in at 65 guineas.
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Adelaide
Barker Brothers
Lord Selpaw
Duke Simon
High Play
J. G. C. Butler
Murray Bridge
Cr. T. W. Abbertson
Teaching by wireless in isolated country schools
The Minister of Education has authorised wireless teaching from the City to isolated country schools. Local bodies may purchase the sets and the department will handle the rest. The aim is to bring the City and country into closer contact.
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Sydney
Anxiety for Karany Steamer With Seven Days While Afloat
Considerable anxiety is felt for the safety of the Union Company's steamer Karany a 934 ton vessel nearly seven days overdue from Strahan on the west coast. Wild weather has raged along that coast all week raising fears for the vessel and crew.
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Hobart
Union Company
Karany
Strahan
Water finding schemes challenge Adelaide water supply
A Victoria based water diviner offers to locate water for the government with fees from £2 to £5 per successful bore and no charge if water is not found. The surveyor-general has reviewed various water finding methods without a definite decision, while previous demonstrations have reached government authorities.
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Adelaide
Victoria
Mansfield
New Settlers Conference Highlights Land-Holder Surge
Sydney Friday report from the New Settlers League conference quotes Mr. Bluett noting in 1912 to 1922 hundreds of small farms abandoned while large landholders expanded holdings. He cites 3,343 small holdings abandoned over the decade due to bad roads and railway links, with large holders enjoying superior facilities and better prospects.
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Sydney
New Settlers’ League
Bluett
Surplus Totals and Tax Changes Highlight Budget Statement
Dr Page reports a surplus of £2,657,093 for the year, accumulated to £10,075,667 subject to final accounts. Expenditure rose to £63,357,150 while revenue reached £64,790,143, with increases in customs and estate duties and a tax decrease due to delays in assessments. The budget notes include extra costs for public service needs, soldier land settlement loans, and specific line-item overruns such as the Post Office and headquarters maintenance.
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Melbourne
Page
Postal Department
Pao
Rmatea
Downs Case Captures Public Protests in Tasmania
In Launceston on Friday crowds protested the five year term given to George Downs for the manslaughter of his wife Rhys Maude Downe. A bag found in Scotia with mutilated remains sparked anger at the lenient sentence and calls for harsher action. The Attorney General warned Cabinet against avoiding its duty as public outrage grew.
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Launceston
Strone
George Downs
Rihy Maude Downe
Scotia
Tawa
Ursine
Stone
Cnll
Cabinet
Public meeting at Scottsdale protests manslaughter sentence
Indignation rises in Scottsdale over a ten year manslaughter sentence for George Downs as townspeople express shock and demand review. Citizens gathered to voice strong reaction and call for reconsideration of the judgment.
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George Downs
Niswit
Scottsdale
Death of Colin F. Say dairy farmer at Long Fin t
Colin F Say, a 67 year old dairy farmer once connected with Palamann Slade near Broken Hill, was found dead beside a horse and dray at Long Fin t yesterday. Dr Wickens pronounced life extinct. initial impression of fainting. Married and respected in the area.
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Murray Bridge
Pri
Colin F. Say
Long Fint
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Labor Conference
Man and Son
America
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NEW Settlers’ Conference
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