Fire at Solomontown showrooms destroys stock
At Solomontown on June 25 a blaze gutted the premises of Weldeman and Pimlott’s showroom, with extensive furniture stock and packing materials damaged. Witnesses described rapid flames, a smoke-filled showroom, and police notes suggesting the clock timing and lack of oil or kerosene on site. Fire origin not established. inquiries continue with Coroner and witnesses detailing movements and stock values.
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Aum
Féce
Weldeman
Weldeman Wes
Kearney
Ile
Adelaide
Pritchard
Pritemerd
Mr Weldeman
Pimlott's
Winess
George Menzini
Sail
Main Road
Solomon
Ab Gap
Main Rota
Solomontown
H’s
Alfred Keith Jeanes
Pinolt’s Ltd
Weideman
Law Union and
Rock Insuranna Company
Ted
Wekiemen
Welterman
Out of Work Write Again Union Secretaries Complaint
A writ is issued against Peter McKennan of Rosewater by the Federated Seamen's Union of Australasia claiming £100 damages for alleged actions by the master or owners of a vessel. The case concerns the union's claim that the shipowners failed to employ two marine firemen and other crew for six months at a wage of £17 10s per month. A hearing is listed for Monday at Port Adelaide.
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Elalge
Rosewater
Peter McKennan
Essary
Federated Seamen's Union of Australasia
Slimes
Fox
Port Adelaide
Rough Weather Delays Liner Euripides At Outer Harbor
Passengers aboard the Euripides report stormy conditions during the past 10 days as the ship arrived from Glasgow and Liverpool via Cape Town. Heavy beam seas and a south-westerly gale hindered berthing at Outer Harbor, with tugs Woonda and Foremost struggling to dock the liner.
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Euripides
Outer Harbor
Glasgow
Liverpool
Cape Town
Bight
Woonda
Farmer's death by own action in Netley shed
In Adelaide on Friday, Albert Eyrey a 50 year old farmer of care Avenue Netley was found dead in a shed at his home rear with an automatic pistol in his right hand and two bullet wounds to the temple. An inquest was deemed necessary and will follow. Witnesses described showroom and street activity near the Alexander Street shop. The verdict was reserved for a future date.
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Aome
Ahelock
Chard
Witcone
Wiknees
Pritchard
Wiley
Sloat
Witnees
Adelaide
Balmoral Road
Chain Road
Abdul
At & P.m
Mary E
Horace Watts
Scanwee
Sait
Adja
Kaapiaan and Son
God
Mex
Wink
Te National and
New Zealnd Company
Sion
Pirkr
Pire
Ah Gap
Ration Electrick
Mary Eie Street
Three-Chata Road
Adelaider
Auniaider
Solomontown
Albert Eyrey
Eare Avenue
Netley
Sheen
Nicholls
Wiress
Mare
Mr. Steele
Mexander Street
Alexander Sirent
Mr. Spareuve
Wil
Twa
Miln Grosaing
Chile
Amy
Amie
Sparrow
Greanag
Defence Prunings in Melbourne Defence Force
Returned Soldier staff protest heavy defence retrenchment. Defence Department plans to disband the 41st Battalion and end compulsory training in Victoria. Abolition affects battalions and training sites at Warrnambool Hamilton Castlemaine Kyneton Maryborough.
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Melbourne
Defence Department
Defence Force Rm
Lantoctyraf
Bathurst
Warrnambool
Hamilton
Castlemaine
Kyneton
Maryborough
Wimbledon Tennis Entering The Finals
The article reports on Wimbledon tennis finals with doubles pair Brenox and partners advancing after a long train delay on the Commonwealth line near Port Augusta. It notes American champions Meir and a British pair among semifinal results, plus Misses Helen Wills and Jacobs of America in the women’s singles final.
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Adelaide
Port Augusta
Kelgnorlie
United Service
London
Gregory
Collins
Britain
Port Augustin
Wimbledon
Lott
Hennessey
Meir
Marriage Tangle in Court Over Birth Relation
A court hears a marriage dispute involving questioned maternity. Mrs Foster and others deny paternity while Willis asserts he is not Foster's son. The magistrate dismisses the charge citing lack of clear maternity proof and possible conflicts with prohibited degrees.
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Ion
Foster
Barclay
Rovers
Vane
Mrs. Ators
Broken Biscuits Spark City Stampede in Sydney
Two women were involved in a struggle at Local Armon's Biscuit Factory yesterday over broken biscuits sold at a shilling per pillowcase full. Arnott's clears odd batches weekly, and a constant demand drew hundreds as residents faced the shortage in the city.
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Sydney
Armon
Iscait
Arnott’s
Timber workers accept Geelong settlement terms today
Geelong timber workers have accepted the terms of the settlement, ending a dispute that had tense negotiations and widespread impact on local industry. The agreement closes a chapter in the labor conflict and sets the framework for resumed production.
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Melbourne
Geelong
Relief Concert At Alhambra Theatre For Fund Drive
A Sunday evening relief concert at the Alhambra Theatre promises a tight program of music and elocution to aid the Hotel Fund. Artists listed include Mesdames Bryant F McMahon Kohler Jones Olsson Swensson Piller Corison Rundio Smith Bell Willen Mead Sullivan Arnold Tucker Swensson Hackett Carlson and the Central Methodist Choir with volunteers Joyce Sampson Yvonne Lane and Thora Young contributing performances.
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Alhambra Theatre
Promis
Pirie
Not Guilty Verdict in South Melbourne Slashing Case
In Melbourne on a June 4 slashing at a South Melbourne house, Alexander McNeill 48 was accused in a knife attack on Henry Lavigne 21. The court directed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty, and McNeill was discharged.
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Melbourne
Makindoe Fe
Henry Lavigne
Alexander McNeil
South
McNeill
Perjury Charge Sparks Melbourne Courtroom Tension
In Melbourne today the jurors heard testimony as Frityy faces a perjury count. The court, presided by Judge Woimarski, struggled with evidentiary tensions and a notable defense argument about credibility. The proceedings included complex legal maneuvering and speaker witness testimony described as highly contentious.
Community singing broadcast proposal discussed by Australian broadcast chief
A statement by Senator Taylor, chair of the Australian Broadcasting Company, outlined plans for a national singing programme. He noted proposals to broaden access so that all country people could join the broadcasts, with a special book of community songs being prepared.
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Sen. Taylo
Wroadeasing
Tata
Witerside Workers Federation Ballot Restricts Votes
Friday in ADELAINE members of the Witerside Workers Federation are not entitled to vote in the pre election ballot for Legislative Agency post due to organisation membership. Federation members who are also in the South Australian branch of the party may vote. Nominations for the presidency close tomorrow.
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Adelaine
Witerside
Federatiog
Bulios
Liv Laver
Posteal
Beweuse UN Organisation
Austro Labor Party
Federation
Th Party
P. F. Ward
Ty South Austeatian
Schooninz 3
Carr
Wateraide
Melbourne court remands Stewart for theft charge
Charles Neblie Stewart, a former morgue employee, was remanded today by Judge Macindae on a theft charge. Stewart denied the allegations and had been stationed at the morgue prior to the incident.
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Melbourne
Phuday
Charles
Neblie Stewart
Judie Macindae
Sentoner
Stewart
Wife's Adultery Case Delayed by Old Supreme Court Questions
The case of Mr Warren and Mrs Sparrow, charged with adultery in Port Paris, was adjourned as magistrates questioned jurisdiction. Sparrow argued the Supreme Court should handle adultery, while the magistrate noted the conflict with existing divorce proceedings. Warren lacked funds to support his wife and was reported owing weeks of rent, with no immediate action taken. The information was amended and the case postponed pending higher court guidance.
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Mato
Sperow
J. Waren
Warren
Cour
Elton
Ie Supreme Court
T'S
Tito
Giaege
Prenent
Port Paris
Bot
Ible
Adelaide
Piie
Sparks
Meeenton
Sparrow
Reneon
Spadney
Adljonen
Fons Lst
Musicians Union Seeks Protections Over Talkie Boom
The Musicians Union of Australia warns that synchronized sound in cinemas threatens 5000 members as talkies spread across metropolitan and suburban theatres. It plans to circulate a parliament appeal detailing potential unemployment and distress from the nationwide introduction of synchronized music.
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Melbourne
Metro Voliiag
Australia
Musicians” Union of Australia
the Talkies
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