Lead Smelting Industry Threatened By Wage Court Ruling
In Adelaide court, Gerald Mussen warned that granting the Industrial Court’s living wage rise could extinguish Australia’s lead smelting industry. Port Pirie firm Broken Hill Associated Smelters argues higher costs from wage awards threaten competitiveness, job security, and potential shift of operations to Europe.
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Adelaide
Australia
Industral Court
Port Pire
Gerald Mussen
Broken Hill Associated Smelters, Limited
Hewitson
Behal
Board of Industry
Ares
McManson
Somerset
Musser
Forgan
Port Pirie
Payne Tigher
Eayerence
Deep Sea Tragedy Off Wexford Coast Lismore Sinks
Twenty sailors from the Cork Tile steamer Lismore are believed lost after the vessel struck a sandbank in fog near the Wexford coast and turned over on its voyage from Cork to Liverpool. The first crew member's body washed ashore, prompting fears for the remaining 19 crew.
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London
Wexford
Liverpool
One Seaman Found A Graphic Story
Australian press recounts Carey sole survivor of the Lismore disaster. He reports sighting a port list before the ship capsized, the captain ordering lifeboats lowered, the ship overturning as crews acted. Carey clung to a hatch, built a raft, endured four hours at sea, and washed ashore thirty miles away. Wives and children await news at Cork Quay.
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Australian Press Association
London
Carey
Lismore
Cork
Angry actress vows never to return to Melbourne theatre
Melbourne reports an angry actress from the Palace Theatre production of The Wheel says she will never perform in Melbourne again after harsh audience reception. She planned an early August departure for London amid strong resentment toward the drama, which she calls a farce.
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Melbourne
Munday
Iluchara Forte
Palace Theatre
Secundiy
Katelie
Itas
London
Dispute Settled Over Shipyard Error Compensation
A historically garbled report notes a dispute settled after idle days and an arbitration board. It references an hourly rate of sixpence and a decision by a Board of Reference on shipyard labor payments. The era and parties are unclear due to damaged text.
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Pirie
Board of Reference
Programme Confirmed for English Tour of Australia
The cricket match schedule for the English team on their Australian tour has been approved. It lists fixtures starting in October with games in Melbourne on December 19, then Perth, Adelaide and Sydney with matches on January 1, January 16, February 23, and February 27 respectively.
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Sydney
Mary‘The-tedte-wit-be Pawe
Melourne
Adelaide
M@bourne
Kinsey Brothers Reach St Louis Clay Court Final
In St Louis on Sunday the Kinsey brothers defeated Schlesinger and Chepta 6-2 6-1 6-4 to advance to the semi final of the St Louis Clay Court tournament.
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Asociatio
ST. Louis
Kinsey Brothers
Schlesinger
Chepta
Brazilian Zionists Win Fresh Victories in Brazil
Dispatch from Montevideo reports that Brazilian forces, allied with Zionists, claim new successes against the government troops. Government fronts around Sao Paulo city retreating toward Santos where supplies must be moved. Government rearguard action described as unsuccessful.
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Reuter
Montevideo
Paulo
Momien Ec Leis
Sao Paulo
Santos
Publican Arrested on Grievous Bodily Harm Charge
J. Ly Rummel, a Bremen Hotel publican known as Thy Neenwes, was arrested and brought before the court Monday evening on a charge of grievous harm to a family member. He was remanded to July 21 for further proceedings.
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Thy Neenwes
Bremen
J. Ly Rummel
Amesty Bill Passes Chamber Amid Obstructional Moves
Paris Monday report notes the Chamber of Deputies approves clauses of the Amesty Bill for M. Gaillaux and M. Maloy by 10 votes to 202. The Right and Centre factions protest with obstruction and call for two public ballots on each vote.
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Repter
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Gaillaux
M. Maloy
Victorian Politics A Quiet Period
Melbourne report notes the state political position remains unchanged with minor developments anticipated after the County party meeting tomorrow. Ministers and departments conduct only formal business, signaling a quiet spell in politics.
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Melbourne
Countey
The Cods Crew of Murray Bridge Ages and Roles
The Murray Bridge rowing crew known as The Cods has an average age of 32 among its oarsmen, with R A Cummings as cox at 24. Crew members include Sladden, Thomas, Scott, Tauber, Pfeiffer, Cummings, Graetz, and emergencies Tucker and Wendt. They are mostly railway shop workers or tradesmen, measure six feet ten inches tall, and trained by upstream rowing on the Murray River. The team in prior years earned Australian championship and hoped to compete at Henley but were barred as professionals.
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Murray Bridge
R. A. Cummings
M. Sladden
E. D. Thomas
Paris
Nightingale on the Wireless Described by The Morning
The Morning describes a broadcast of the nightingale to millions from Surty Wood. It notes atmosphere and shrill preliminaries before the birds join in full song. The piece contrasts natural woodland song with the wireless rendition and laments the difference from real birds.
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Beatrice Harrison
Surry
Kay Robinson
Wne
Hille
Strand
Pirie Town Council Sits Late On Crossing Gates
The Pirie Town Council met late with Mayor J C Pitzgerlsld presiding and members present. Deputations to visiting officials yielded cautious optimism while discussion focused on One Mile Crossing gates and the potential for better access at Queen Mile Crossing. A request to grade and top-dress the school grass basketball court prompted a motion to seek private as well as corporate funding for work.
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Pirie
Scpuneaseioner of Public Works
Acation
L. L. Hill
McCoy
Fenner
Pirle
J. Glass
Cockburn
Ile
B Grade Football Ground Use Approved After Debate
The B Grade Football Association sought use of the Recreation Ground before A Grade matches on Saturdays. The council approved the request as long as B Grade play did not interfere with A Grade, with spectators paying admission and the senior grade providing financial support if needed. A full report will follow tomorrow.
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Gr. Threadguld
Globe Oval
Oval
Cockburn
Afford
Pirie Association
Giap
Three Men Charged in Assault and Robbery Case
Arthur Barnwell James Gough and John Demsey were charged with assault and robbery after violently attacking an elderly man on Friday and stealing £105. All three were remanded with bail set at £150 each.
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Sydney
Arthur Barnwell
James Gough
John Dempsey
Unlucky accident in city injures tea merchant Gideon
A tea merchant named Joli A. D. Gideon was struck by a motor car in the city this afternoon and was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.
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Sydney
Joli A. D. Gideon
Borg to Australia the Salient Move in 1924 Race
Arne Borg plans to move to Australia after visiting Adelaide with Sydney as a likely settlement. Sandell, a close associate, reports Borg will come to Australia in January. Nurmi, one of three Olympic gold medalists, is profiled for his lean frame and training habits, noting his preference for running over riding and his early lead in the 10,000 metres. Ritola trails but closes gap with a late sprint.
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Adelaide
Idrotts
Simdell
Farmers' Union
Sandell
Borg
Australia
Sydney
Nurmi
Sundell
Tie
Stockholm
Ritola
Oppon
Federal Loan Council agreement signed in Melbourne
The Federal Dr Earle Page hailed the loan accord signed after the council’s evening meeting. He said a central agency will oversee both local and overseas borrowings, centralizing control over public debt.
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Melbourne
Earle Page
Te Asipant Dba Eee
Page
Loan to float 000000 loan for states after council ratifies
After decisions by the Loan Council are ratified the Commonwealth will proceed to float a large loan to be distributed among the states in proportion to the council's plan.
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Melbourne
Easy All A Drunk's Joy Ride On One Wheeled Transport
A drunken man, found unconscious behind Pelham's, is loaded onto Pelham's barrow by Constables Guthridge and Judd. After a zigzag trip via David Street, the barrow collapses before the Union Dining Rooms, as a crowd watches. The inebriate then rides to his destination atop a passing lorry.
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Pirie
Guthridge
Judd
Auty
Pelham
Sandy
Florence Street
Mr. Pelham
David , Street
Law
Union 1
Great Olympic Games Report From Paris Still Incomplete
Paris reports detail swimming relay records and individual marks set by Charlton Beaurepaire Nurmi Ritola and others. It notes American and British performances in the 10,000 metre walk decathlon and marathon, plus a discus Olympic record by Houser and tennis results for Willard and Raymond.
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Frigerio
Italy
Goodwin
Britain
McMaster
South Africa
Osborne
America
Australian Crew Race Report from Murray to Farin
A garbled Australian press item from London notes the COD8 crew and Murray heading to Farin for a race. The fragment mentions Australian athletes and a racing assignment but details remain unclear.
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London
Murray
Heidge
H Cow
Farin
Final Scenes At Colombes London Stadium Summary Event Notes
Fragmented OCR text cites a football or athletics program with references to Colombes London Stadion and national anthems. Mentions teams or nations including Hungary Argentina Canada Norway New Zealand and Switzerland, with scores and placements. Content is garbled but indicates an international match or event with multiple national teams and a concluding ceremony.
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London
Standay
Lossive
Tye
Culm
Varie Nations
Amelia
Wali
Brinn
Sy Swelen
Daly
Jade LN Switzteland
Hungary
Auvballa
Canada
Norway
Argentina
New Zealand
Prince Edward to Visit America on Berengaria
Monthly notice from Réaley's Service in London states the Prince of Wales will sail to New York and Canada on August 23 aboard the Berengaria built for the ex Kaiser. The voyage uses the ship type biathle 5s and follows prior royal arrangements.
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Réaley
London
Monitly
Prac
Wualea
New York Canada
Kaiser
Berengaria
Thieves Steal Silk at Wiseley Ltd Premises in Sydney
Thieves entered Wiseley Ltd premises on Tivorge and Bathuest streets last night and stole silk valued at £600. Three weeks earlier similar goods worth £160 were taken from the same shop.
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Sydney
Wiseley Ltd
Tivorge
Bathuest
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