American Fleet Ready to Sail for Australia
The American fleet, fully prepared, awaits the word to depart for Australia. Admiral Coontz told the Australian press there is little chance of plan changes and confirmed the Hobart cruiser voyage. He noted the aim to station destroyer squadrons in Dunedin and Lyttleton after a long rest, with 22 days at sea ahead before land ashore.
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Australia Press Association
Australia
Count
Hobart
Wellington
Coonts
Ife
New Zealand
Dunedin
Lyttleton
Coontz
American Fleet Visit to Melbourne Planned Events
Melbourne schedules show an aerial demonstration for the American Fleet upon arrival on July 23 with a Commonwealth dinner and social events including dances balls baseball trips to the country. The fleet departs Melbourne on August 6.
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Melbourne
Wittiers
Trade treaty debate: Canada and Australia clash in Commons
In Ottawa Monday the Canada Australia trade pact drew Conservative opposition over reduced duties on Australian meat and cheese. Finance Minister Robb defended the pact citing dairying constituencies, while Progressive Forke criticized it as mixed in value. He noted rising imports of raisins and wheat from 1914 to 1919 as context.
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Router
Oftawa
House of Commons
Australia
Canada
Robb
Dominion
Forke
Commonwealth
Premier Gunn welcomed in Pirie amid calls for rail link
The Premier of South Australia Bir Jet Gunn arrived in Pirie yesterday with ministers Lacey Fitzgerald and Hopkine and was greeted by Mayor Geddes. Town leaders touted Pirie as Liverpool of the North, urging faster government action, including a Adelaide to Pirie rail line and improved wharves and hospital funding. The visit highlighted Pirie’s wartime munition output and its role in state revenue, with officials pledging further state assistance and railway development.
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South Autralia
Bir
Jet Gunn
Mir. L. & Mili
Public Works
Eduestinn
L. A. Hophine
Bareas
Pirin
Hill
Hopkine
Man
Negert
A. W. Ladsy
J. G. Piagerald
Gunn
Pirie
J. Guom
Lin Liverpool
North Terrace
Pirle
South
Austria
Averevia
Broken Hill
Kuna
Counel
South Australia
Fis
Port Augusta
Pirie Hospital
Mesara
Lacey
Fitzgerald
Catholic Pilgrimage to London and Lisieux Events
Archbishop Mannix and Bishop Uwyer lead 250 pilgrims from Australia and New Zealand, staying several days before proceeding to London on June 25. A special Mass is held tomorrow and a Lisieux pilgrimage is planned for June 21. The group will travel to Dublin for the freedom of the city ceremony for Mannix, then receive city freedoms in Cork, Limerick, or Sligo.
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Mannix
Uwyer
Australia
New Zealand
London
Lisieux
Dublin
Cork
Limerick
Diu
Mason Izzard Fight Ends in Controversial Mason Victory
London report says Mason Izzard bout at the National Sporting Club produced a fiercely aggressive eight rounds. Izzard was taller but Mason pressured from start. In the eighth Mason floored Izzard, the referee ruled Mason won after Izzard’s seconds remained in ring, sparking pandemonium as women fainted.
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Reuter
London
Mason
Izzard
National Sporting Club
Mason Om
Maston
Tozard
Vezard
Tazard St
Tris
Tazard
Izard
Wages Debate Rises Over Railway Pay Demands
British railways face renewed wage talks as managers and workers meet to discuss salary adjustments. Reuters reports the meeting touched on a voluntary settlement and the potential impact of costs on operations, with no firm agreement reached.
Cure for Britain's troubles urged by government minister
London sources report Robert Horne arguing that emigration schemes to the Dominions could be the key cure for Britain’s economic and social strains. He cited systematic movement of people as a remedy to unemployment and decline, urging policy support.
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Reuter
London
Meauns
Ste Robert Horne
Dever
Britain
Luck and Laughter: Johnny Mines Stars In New Comedy Drama
The humorist Johnny Mines known for Torchy and Burn Em Up Burnes imagines a future provocation built on luck's fickle nature. The film blends comedy drama with thrilling scenes and features a stunning photography reveal of the Jenolan Caves in Australia.
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Johny Mines
Jenolan Caves
Garrious Ocebery
Australia
Call of the Wild on screen at New Alhambra Theatre
Jack London tale The Call of the Wild features Buck the dog and his Nisquit dus journey filled with Buck’s joys and sorrows while human figures appear as support. The programme also includes Forget a lively story about a modern flapper with pep and jazz.
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Jack London
New Alhambra Theatre
Buck
St. Heruard
Nis Ut Dus
Mtr. Walker
Patsy Huth Miller
Herkind
Teo
Maritime Position Secrecy Over Talks At Commonwealth Site
Tuesday report notes secrecy around developments at the front and a meeting on the Commonwealth Site with indications that seamen’s demands to insert a clause in their articles were rejected. Dieding plans adherence to award conditions, prior to saloon deregistration, while paediatric patients face rat bite fever from bitten witnesses.
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Dieding
Hospital Improvements Move Forward Amid Board Push
A hospital committee pressed for urgent upgrades including nurses quarters kitchen area and laundry as the Premier and Chief Secretary outlined funding 5000 to 6000 pounds for early works with plans to call tenders Public Works to prepare the schemes. The aim is to start in July with the nurses quarters first and total project around 34000 pounds over two years.
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Thy
Pirie Hlospital Board
Stitutes
Isolstinn
Sayy Ul Sity
Pushin
Waterfront deputation presses harbour relief plan at Port Pirie
A Port Pirie Harbour deputation urged the Premier to expand and deepen the southern boat harbour to accommodate most of the 120 fishermen and 80 boats in the district. They proposed six feet depth, sheet piling, and a jetty, with cost shared by fishermen who would pay for the added convenience. The Premier agreed to discuss with Barbers Board chairmen and consider the harbour board’s intended realignment of two wharves.
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Guon
Baltic
Harbors Board
Ibis
Mater
Tug
Geddes
Splr
Joyce
Port Pirie
Maor
Te Mayer
Tims
Barbers Board
Wee
Inter
Welcome Gift to Playgroup Funds Boosted by Donations
At a Ghillen's Playground Committee meeting held at Vraneia's Maple Cafe, secretary J B Allsop reported Electrolytic Zinc Company donated £100 following an appeal, plus £22 6s 5d from a picture benefit night at Alhambry Theatre. The funds strengthen the playground's finances for the year, with plans for a Ward 4 Playground Ball and matched advertising revenue from machines. A committee was formed with J Sweeney and others for event organization, while local officials noted ongoing need for new advertisers as old ones leave the town. The Education Department had not yet appointed a Play supervisor, with expected information by month-end. Separate talks discussed railway work and port berthing space, urging preservation of the Barrier Wharf gantries and shore facilities, and a Premier pledged to study proposals with relevant departments.
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Ghillen
Vraneia
Maple Cafe
J. B. Allsop
Electrolytic Zinc Company
Agate
J . Williamson
Alhambry Theatre
Mato
J. ‘Sweeney
Mur J. Teddes
Dev
Mughes K. Jeans
A. Whitelus
Munfries
J. G. Sweeney
A. A. Burgoyne
F. Carter
J. Sampson
Langford
Hand
Mathew Ami JR
C.K. Sparrow
Wilbe
Ett Np
Julius’ Committee
Education Depart
Ias
MACE
Tutensiu
Gosnell
Harry Ju Eo
Aiv
Jackein
le Harbors Board
Barrier
Pirie
Lionel Hill
S. Rockbury
Yreru'a
Federal Wharf
Federal Dock
Battle Wharf
Truwe
Wool marketing proposal for a British Australasian association
A Melbourne meeting led by A H Whittington and Sir John Higgins discussed forming a mutual wool regulation and stabilisation body. The plan envisions a capital of £90,000,000 with £25,000,000 in wool certificates and 28,000,000 shares of £1 each, to provide regularity and stability in values. The association would manage valuation, marketing, and receipts, funded by Commonwealth guarantees until capital is subscribed.
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Melbourne
Tueniay Ata
Wool Growers of
Australia
A. H. Whittington
Gragiers’ Federal Council
John Higgins
B.aw.n.a
Commonwealth
John
Heallsalion — Associa—tion, Ltd
Guelsient
Labor Cabinet in New South Wales
The Labor Cabinet meets in New South Wales amid discussions on policy shifts and administrative appointments. Officials consider restructuring and prioritizing regional development, with ongoing consultation among state and party figures.
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LABOR
New South Wales
Relief of unemployed in Sydney cabinet considers work schemes
A Royal commission on coal mine conditions was appointed. Parliament sittings from 10 am to 6 pm were adopted. A plan to absorb over 1,000 men through road construction was approved with a funding of £448,000. Pension proposals for widows were discussed but deferred amid tax considerations. About 60,000 widows exist in the state and proposed 20 shillings weekly would be costly.
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Sydney
Jewellery Heist and Mount Morgan Suspects Apprehended
In Mt Morgan two men were seized after a fight at a boarding house near Brisbane. Police, wielding revolvers, detained them and recovered jewellery identified as part of a £580 theft two months earlier. Men claimed they planned to flee to Rockhampton but fought. one allegedly tossed a jewellery box into the street. Additional jewellery was found sewn in clothing.
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Brisbane
Tucedus
Mt Morgan
Mt @ offy
Tiwan
Rockhampton
Exaggerated Stateman Incident Report in Fremantle
Unclear report from Fremantle describes repatriated members 7 Erribe and Dinogs armed by Ben igo Moday. Investigation found the alleged attacker behaved in a troubling manner after Titbarr was prestr y dhaggerated. Men previously indulged freely before boarding these vie set. however, behavior not meriting special comment.
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Fremantle
Tussi
Erribe
Dinogs
Benigo Moday
Fatal Pall From SME-OAR
Rupert, One, SS fell ooh of sue lie ear Seiler ep creieyhiacu i ed ata.
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Tre
Rupert
Progress Report On Hus Land Homes In Adelaide Area
J. W. Denny stated that a State Bank report confirmed satisfactory progress on hus land homes at Colonel Light Gardens and Sulanc Light Gardens West. At Rosewater Gardens, strong organization and stock on site supported ongoing work with 130 houses completed and 426 walls topped, totaling 520 walls topped.
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Adelaide
W. J. Denny
State Bank
Colonel Light Gardens
Sulanc
Rosewater Gardens
Government House Wall Alteration Plans in Adelaide
Attorney General W J Denny says steps are taken with Adelaide City Council to remove the western wall of Government House and notes the government will purchase one of two possible vice regal residences. He mentions legislation depending on the outcome of an election and cites a resolution by the Hutarmed Salors and Soldiers Imperial League praising using Government House grounds for a State War memorial site.
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Adelaide
Tucsus
Adelide City
Counci
Government House
W.J. Denny
Jone
J Imperial League
Lonely Death of Harry Lye Found Near Salisbury
Harry Lye, living at an isolated site in Para Hills about ten miles from Salisbury, was found dead on Sunday. He served with the Australian Imperial Forces and had also served in the regular British Army. He had no relatives in Australia and is said to have come from Tunbridge. An inquest was deemed unnecessary by the coroner.
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Adelaide
Harry Lye
Para Hills
Salisbury
Wighley
Nurihbridge
Australian Imperial Forces
Austral
Tunbridge
Buclaunne
Tragic Collision in Adelaide Leaves Youth Critical
A motorcycle rider, Stephen Antuar, 19, from Guo Wood Park, is in critical condition at Adelaide Hospital after colliding with a bus driven by James McKenzie in North Adelaide. Antuar sustained head injuries and a possible fractured skull as his cycle and the bus suffer extensive damage.
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Adelaide
Tuveday
Mton
Teflore Mill
North Adelaide
Stephen Antuar
Guo Wood Park
James McKenzie
Weoydou
Antuor
Barrier Council and Merchants Talk Wages Increase
Representatives of the Barrier Employers and Wholesale Employees and the Barrier Industrial Council conferred with the Merchants and Traders Association regarding wages and conditions of employment. Mr Jos Lard acting for the Association offered an additional a week with a proportionate rise for youths. Delegates will report back to their members.
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Broken Hill
Tuesde
Aston
Barrier Industrial Council
Merchants and ‘Traders’ Association Jao Uigit
Jos. Lard
Port Age footballer charged with murder at police court
Oliver Renmark appeared at Den mark Police Court on a charge of murdering Joan Purcell. He was remanded until July 2. Evidence was opened and adjournment until June 30 granted. Mr E Ward represented Oliver.
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Renmark
Astrold Ulven
Port Agelabde
Denmark
Joan Purcell
E- Ward
Oliver
Yeatman Undergoes Operation in Preference to Mingh
In a sparse wartime notice, Yeatman of Pre appears to have undergone an operation with a report of favorable progress. Mason, successor to Mr, is referenced in the fragment, indicating a continuation of duties or a local official line.
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br. _ Yeatman
Pre, Uder
Mingh
Favorebly
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