Fatal inquest into Brooks murder at Kogarah
William Brooks a 20 year old tram conductor died after a fatal altercation at Kogarah. William Cooper was committed for trial on murder charges by the coroner after an inquest heard statements alleging self defense and a stabbing. The widow Mrs Brooks denied provoking her husband and testified about the events leading to the tragedy.
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Byoney
William Brooks
Aukerel
Kogarah
William Cooper
Brooks
Goroner
Ball
Bory Brooks
Cooper
Weston
Coopers
Waterfront work resumes in Cairns after long delay
Work resumed on the Cairns waterfront today as many men were found to work on the steamers. A conference between parties in the South Jontong canefields was held yesterday and today but no agreement was reached.
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Brubbane
Momda
Fire in Adelaide outhouse sparks theatre alarm
A fire in a outlying outhouse at Kilkenny Picture Theatre in Adelaide on Monday was spotted by a manager in the lavatory. Investigators believe an arson attempt by a lone offender started a stolen whiskey lamp, placed on a wooden shelf under papers, with the wick raised. Police are investigating and expect further developments.
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Adelaide
Kil- Wenny Picture Theatre
Sturday
Wiskey 1
Easly
Mine Explosion Near Corumburra Angers Unions
Bitter divisions within the union movement and non-union factions in Gormmbures are blamed for a mine explosion at the Sun Jreain Gout mine near Corumburra ten days ago. Authorities aim to identify and prosecute the perpetrators behind the outrage.
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Melbourne
Unionmvt
Gormmbures Jy
Te Sun
Corumburra
Canefields Dispute Confers In Conference Progress
Brisbane report notes a conference in progress between strikers and farm workers. After four failed installments the outlook remains favorable for a settlement and the talks resumed this morning. Conflicts between the parties continue as discussions proceed.
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Brisbane
Tbe Sigur Mild
South Udinstone
Howe
Tle
Australian Cricketers Return From Abroad
The Australian cricket team that toured Colombo and Malaya returned to Sydney today. They said they enjoyed the tour and found the standard of cricket very high.
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Sydny
Colombo
Malaya
Sydney
Crlekes
Minister's Indictment Over Native Labour Recruitment
Sydney reports Rev. G Logwatt arriving from Packie Island accusing illegal recruitment of native labour in the New Hebrides. He says women were taken to become wives for plantation workers and to supply intoxication for Frevok yeops. He cites unscrupulous red lurers and coercive three year recruitment.
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Sydney
G. Logwatt
Awedland
Packie Island
Ative
City Unemployed March In Adelaide Demand Work
About 190 unemployed workers marched to the Government House in Adelaide. The private secretary met them as the governor was out, and a spokesman said they sought work, not money. They planned to return with a letter. They then moved to the Tramways Trust where the manager promised to place men in any available jobs. The march ended with a return to the Labor Bureau amid jeers at non unionist workers and traffic on Pirie Street.
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Adelaide
Hoover
Leek Winser
Tramways ‘Trust Pfots
Startling sequel in criminal case at Darlinghurst
In Sydney Monday Edith Florence Ashton aged 87 faced charges of unlawfully feeding an instrument. The jury acquitted her but she and two witnesses were later arrested and charged with conspiracy to a further wrongdoing. The accused included Nelle Christensen and Annie Flocks aged 6.
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Sydney
Darlinghurst
Edith Florence Ashton
Neie Christenson
Wo Srownewitnesses
Nelle Christensen
Annie Flocks
Watney
H A C B Ball Draws 150 Couples to Institute Hall Dance
About 150 couples attended the annual IHAG Ball at the Institute Hall. The event, led by secretary M. Keany, was a success and compared favorably with past functions. The hall featured varl color streamers and stage lighting. Music by Dency Urvientis inspired dances. Messrs M. Crolly and Morrison oversaw refreshments and arrangements. Ladies committees and hosts ensured a sumptuous repast, with dancing continuing until 1 am.
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M. Keany
Dinitar
Rts
Am's
M. Crolly
Morrison
Mesilames V. Barry
Convanor
Levis
J. McMahon
Her Tor
Seavee
Walters
Stigwood
Curnnsines
Band concert crowds gather for charity in Crystal Brook
Mark's Bana traveled to Crystal Brook on Sunday and joined a varied programme. A small crowd gathered in Soldiers' Memorial Park and enjoyed the performance. A collection was taken for band funds.
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Mark
Bana
Crystal Brook
Soldiers’ Memorial Park
Band Fonda
Birth of a baby found in lavatory in Fer snot dhrant
Inquest heard Miss Sachse, a 23 year old waitress, gave birth in a Florence street lavatory on May in uncertain conditions. The body of a male infant was wrapped in a blue garment and placed in a box. The coroner noted possible birth at the time and various non criminal causes, with the mother denying intent. The testimony included Miss Sachse and Mrs Kelly, with Dr Yeatman conducting examinations and a post mortem.
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Fersnot
B. O
Goreme
Kelly
Florence Street
Ald
Coussqueare
Sachse
Miss Saehse
Harris
Floreaut Street
Mt Wae
Pigmnclothes Conatahje Milter
Mss Sachse
Doyles
Hoald
Howe
Yeatman
Miss Sachse
Hte
S. A. Warren
Mies Sachne
St Mark Triumph in Local Football Action
St Mark forwards and backs key plays lead to a strong showing against Montown in a regional contest. The lineup features Patterson and Serres Nrie in forward roles while W Billa anchors the defense and Howard provides goalkeeping during the tilt.
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Wotowing
Mevaner- Fane
Prime Minister confirms training team changes in Melbourne
The report notes alterations to the Prime Minister's training squad ahead of travel. Cavanett will miss the trip while Sayner prepares. Bruce indicates a Premier conference will decide financial terms between states and the Commonwealth after broader discussions on child endowments and federal powers.
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A. Mesvokd
A. G. Pattargon
R. J. Basson
J. Richardeon
St. M
Rook
L. Manifold
Bask
A. B
Clark
A. Ghrietle
B. J. Mahoney
Sayner
Cavanett
Ingun
Melbourne
Myateter
M.lidve Omereenofes Wars
Bruce
Sydnay Tnstead
Soldier Settlement
Memorial Oval
Bydney
Victoria
Lonans
Poodboll Ashlanse
Manteit
Y.M
Maalsories
Y.M.G.A
Dowment
Wallis Iy
Perham
Walter
Schubert
Nous
Milbank
Nelson
Green
Glenn
J. Nadvoanm
Jeffery
Schultze
Warehelt
Commonwealth
Hudson
Reti
Evely
Seubert
J. Glenn
DeCarlos
Cavenéi
Nadebaum
Faery
Sydney
Perth
Wilson
East Perth
Himsiff
Warde
Uns
Treasury readsjustment plan to aid farmers and soldiers
The article notes a government readjustment plan aiming to aid farmers forced to leave holdings due to ill health and other reasons. It references the Treasurer and recent representations about available funds and the impact on soldiers and irrigation provisions.
Broken neck in foulball collision shocks Sydney crowd
In Sydney last Saturday Piagik Li 4 fouls sparked a foulball incident leaving Luck Kelly, a 25 year veteran, colliding with another player and breaking his neck. Kelly remains in hospital in critical condition.
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Sydney
Piagik li
Kelly
Car Hits Train Near Whangarei Kiwi Fatalities
A motor car crashed into a train at a level crossing near Whangarei New Zealand killing two men, Gilbert Rumball and Matthew Thornhans, as the vehicle was completely wrecked and obscured vision of the driver.
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Auckland
N.Z
Levi] Crossing
Whangarei
Oduyug
Gilbert Rumball
Matthew Thornhans
Distin guished banker John Garvan dies at 54
The death occurred this morning at age 54 of Sir John Garvan a prominent banker and former chairman of the Commonwealth Bank. He was unmarried and had held positions with Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Company Ltd.
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Sydney
John Sarvan
Cheirman
Dires
John
Ulna Fiead
The
Mutual Life and Citizens’ Assurance Company, Ltd
The Flight Commander at the Stag Lane Aerodrome Riot
Sir Shay Goblaw took part in a display at Stag Lane aerodrome flying lane where rioting scenes were staged. He dropped three bombs on mock rioters, a realism so intense that spectators were apparently showered by debris.
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London
Shay Goblaw
Racing Appeal Dismissed by ALC and Victorian Engineers Stoppage
Melbourne reports a mixed docket with racing and engineering actions. The appeal by Jockgy and associates against twelve month disqualifications over Son Gift at Dean Terbury Park is dismissed by the ALC, while Victorian engineers at Vallourn Plaza begin a eleven hour week with a planned end next Friday.
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McKay
Sunshine Harvester
Tater
Nua
Morting
Yaltourn
Old Wand Paty
Melbourne
Company opposes 44 hour week at Smelters amid talks
A report on plans for a fourty hour week at the Smelters shows the company resisting the change citing lost maintenance, higher costs, and risk to 1500 jobs. Overtime will be paid at a time and a half rate, while shift work remains eight hour based unless an agreement is reached. Discussions with the ABA union council continued in a spirit of negotiation.
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Hs Sunmmettan
Weel
Jt Ang
Summerton
Ain Tol
Brant
ABA
Pouduown Tv
UN Company
Position in Adelaide amid tramway labor tensions
In Adelaide Monday workers at the Municipal Tramways Trust faced a partial halt as unions and employers remained apart. A Trades and Labour Council meeting planned a deputation to the trust, with the Amalgamated Engineering Union and Australian Society of Engineers to work in concert. Holden's works saw workers remain at their posts while a previous union objected.
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Adelaide
Monitay
Municipal Tramways Trust
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Australian Society of Englashers
Leobble Wreukred
Holden
Audy
Tramways Trust in Adelaide Faces Overtime Deadlock
The disputes committee of the Trades and Labor Council clashed with Mr. W. G. L. Goodman, general manager of the Tramways Trust, over overtime pay. Workers who completed a 14 hour shift planned to return tomorrow morning, as negotiations continue on overtime terms.
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Adelaide
Monda
Oldest Royal Mail steamer withdrawn after 126 years
The 40,000 trips Tate of Wight route vessel Retch The Box, in service between Southampton and Cowes, has been retired. Built in 4804, it logged about 66 112 miles and carried extensive freight and passengers, with reports noting its long record and a murder case linked to dockside events.
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Southampton
Cowes
Tate of Wight
Oleg
Etment
Dugk
Medinaiver
Tae of Wight
Messrs Shepard Bros. Ltd
Southampton Water
Southampton Cowes
Retaining the Lightweight Crown Mindell Faces McGray
Mindell aims to retain the lightweight title in a ten round bout against Phil McGray after dominating most of the scheduled ten rounds. Sunday action sees Mindell control until the final bell with the championship on the line.
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Denaote
Sumyay Mindell
Chamson
Phil McGray
CMR EXCELSION BAND MEETS ON ALEXANDER STREET
The CMR Excelsion Band meets in the band room on Alexander Street this evening to discuss securing services of a conductor for the upcoming summer. The meeting aims to gauge the probability of the once popular organization returning to activity and holding a rehearsal tonight.
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BAS
Alexander Street
Thia
Gall
Alscuta
Wilkins Plans Polar Flight To Bay Of Whales Ahead
Captain Wilkins announces an Antarctic aerial voyage beginning in September. He aims to cover 3000 miles from the Bay of Whales toward Graham’s Land, assessing meteorological conditions. The expedition plans a seaborn seaplane and does not intend to rival Commander Byrd’s later voyage.
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United ‘Sarviea
Los Angeles
G. A. Wining
United
Stoke Ty
Vie Tosa
Austsine
Antarctic
Adbo Willey
Bay of Whales
Wilkins
United States
Arctic
Ceptain Wilkins
Bey of Whales
Graham's
Capt. Wilkins
Gruam
Belor
Richard Byrd
Austrian Revolt Sparks Widespread Strikes Across Austria
Despatches from Turin report Dr Seypel refusing to resign, warning Austria could fall to Bolshevism if he leaves. Rebels rally at Gratz Ingolstadt Insbruck Ling and Buchs as general strike widens, Vienna cut off from world. Budapest notes Somfalva population pressed by armed workers marching from Vienna, with many crossing the Hungarian frontier. Socialist Defence Corps seeks an unknown leader, a priest related to an acquitted socialist.
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London
Turin
Seypel
Ghaueillor
Austria
Bolshevism
Prawent Notive
Gratz
Ingoldstadt
Insbruck
Ling
Buchs
Vienna
Socialiat
Budapest
Somfalva
Uty
Kier
Reds Cause Trouble Riot in French Prison
Rioting Reds at Toulon prison disrupted by police after prisoners struggling for extra privileges banged doors and sang. In another clash, about 150 Communists attacked Toyallets near Bellevue Church, injuring several and forcing shelter inside the church.
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United Servint
Wkle
Naval
Toulon
Bellevue Church
Anti British sentiment rises in Hong Kong unrest
Reports from Hong Kong indicate a revival of anti-Beilish activity among new extremist elements. Authorities are not stopping rowdiness as Chinese passengers face indignities, with paint and ink smeared on clothing. Police inaction heightens concern, while propagandists consider erecting hoardings in several districts.
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United. Service
Hong Kong
Arstau
Newton
Jearneil
Dublin outrages urge youth to avoid secret societies
In a Sunday United Service report Archbishop Byrne of Dublin condemns efforts to justify the cruel acts attributed to Mr Kern Owgsine. He urges Irish youths to shun secret societies alleged to promote violence and sectarian intimidation, calling for adherence to church guidance and public harmony.
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United Service
Octor Byrne
Dublin
Ric Moes
Kern Owigsine
Justis
Ireland
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