Sheep on Ship Dock Drama Baffles Crew at Queens Wharf
A chaotic spectacle unfolded early yesterday as a shipboard sheep escaped aboard the Baron Faletiew. Seamen and port laborers chased the woolly fugitive across docks and rails for two hours before recapture, leaving crew amused and the ship's captain noting the prank’s success.
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Queens Wharf
Faletiew
Rlland Syero Pit
Avery
Allio
Ellen Strong
Baron Fairlie
Allen Street
Obscene Publication Defendant Sentenced in Central Court
Victor Higham and Alfred Heary Skellon, publishers of Rockett's Budget, were jailed for two months and fined £26 for publishing obscene material. The ruling was handed down by the Central Summons Court today amid a crackdown on obscenity in public print.
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Feiday
Gharies
Victor Higham
Alfred Heary
Zkellon
Od “Prlmar
William Town Inquest Revelations On Moxey Murder in Sydney
Sensational testimony at the William Town inquest into the murder of Richard Moxey includes claims Mrs Moxey urged Dent to join a plan to kill him and discussions about alibis. Coroner commits Japkenti Fon and James Dent on murder and incitement charges amid disputed timelines and witness accounts.
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William
Richard Moxey
Sydney
William Town
Charles Henry Jewison
James Dent
Feyma
Sueheen
Dent
Anekson
Emmett
Moxey
Doak
Willie
Hail Lim
Henry Moxer
Yream
Tia
Oweay
Japkenti
Opperman Maintains pace in Tour de France heat
In Paris on Thursday Hubert Opperman again showed strength in the Tour de France stage from Lyon to Perpignan. He climbed well and pressed rivals on the final descent, finishing with a time around 42 hours 52 minutes, while leading riders held a strong pace in the warmest conditions of the race.
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United Service
Paris
Hubert Opperman
Kuckon
Oppermain
Dub
Gsbarna
Wag
Motorist Sentenced for Slaying Girl in Tram Stop Zone
In Criminal Court Justice Piper jailed Abert Ernest Wesle of Drayton Street Rowded for the death of four year old Gwendoline Edna Petar struck by a car driven by the accused as she waited with her mother at a tram stop. The judge described the deaths as caused by negligent driving and emphasized enforcing the act to punish offenders while noting he did not impose a heavier sentence than necessary to reflect the family’s bereavement.
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Auelaide
Pridey
Criminal Court
Justice Piper
Ernest Wesle
Drayton Street
Gustar Mail
Gwendoline
Edna Petar
Nooo
French Bluebeard Scandals Drag in Paris Murders
A Paris report details fresh light on Jerome Prat, known as the Bluebeard of Marseilles, amid a murder probe. Police seek answers if apparent victims are alive as ten bodies or clues surface in wardrobes and rooms tied to his alleged schemes targeting middle aged widows and spinsters.
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United Seevineys
London
New Landry
Jerome Prat
Alrady
Bluebeard
Marseilles
Paris
Alll
Yeaterday
Prat
Alushesth
Toanne
Babies Welfare Fund Drives Strong Market and Donations
Volunteers collected £97 from Simelters plus subsidies, blue and red badges worn, and a Paddy's Market event raised local funds. Lady collectors and the public supported sales of books clothes toys and furniture, with auctions run by F Grey and a total nearing £100 by six o'clock. Funds bolster the nurse’s cottage and related expenses.
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Ima
Caine
Corfiers
Besvier
Pitie
Warren
Oie
Smettermies
BELAS
Co's
F. Grey
Barrier Hotel
Grey
Carey
Football. Today's Matches in A and junior associations
The card lists A Grade games Marie’s versus Proprietary and Junior Association fixtures HSalomeatawa HL versus Mi M.C.A High Shoal. St Mark’s and Proprietary lineups cited with injuries and absences. Proprietary misses Sayner Mahoney Scanlon while St Mark’s includes Hamilton and a returning player.
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Marie's v. Proprietary
Thrilling Tennis Match Stirs London Crowd
Melbourne star Gerald Walterson from Australia faltered with a leg cramp against Miss Helen Jacobs of America, who later collapsed in the dressing room. Reports note Australians won 40 matches, with Cael and Astin among notable English entries, as play swung between games and wine in the lounge.
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London
Gerald Walterson
Australia
Vise
Helen Jacsba
America
Developmeno
Jacobs Nating
England
Crewfinld
Adelaide Fruit and Vegetables Market Prices in Friday Session
Market notes from Adelaide show wholesale fruit and vegetable prices including apples at 3/6, oranges local River Murray variety, naval oranges 14/ to 64/, mandarins 44/6, poorman pears 7/ each, and ripened stock with assorted quotes. Quantity details indicate dozens and bulk lots with Cantlawars at 40/ per lot and other pricing uncertainties.
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Adelaide
Ealing
River Murray
Poorman
Metal Markets qubbaipe Friday report from London exchange
Australian Metals Association quotes June 28 prices for copper lead zinc tin and silver. Copper standard falls 4/3 to 634/403 with three months forward unchanged at 649. Electrolytic ingots and wire shipments steady. lead and zinc show modest declines. tin and silver show mixed moves with forward prices down.
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Qubbaipe
Avises
Miges and Metals Association
London
Aletal Exchange
Vereian
Swat
Eis
Pirie Technical School Course For Nurses In Training
Advertisement outlines a cookery course offered by Pirie Technical School Port Pirie and district. Taught by Miss Guerin at Pirie High School Domestic Arts Centre, the program runs four Monday evenings as part of nurses education at public hospitals and private hospitals. An examination coordinated by The Registration Department is included with fees and opportunities stated.
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Loi Menon
Yu Apoolad
Titaya Uy
Faysation Departam Et
South Australia
Miss Guerin
Pat Pirie ‘High School
Abe
Tigeston’ Department
Port. Piria
IES
Visitors Depart After British Farewell in Adelaide Flight
A chaotic morning as visitors bid farewell to British forces in Adelaide. The first boat departed at 7.94, last at 7.45 am, with planes circling the island and a somber parting at the airfield. Commander Wee kell in a Widgeon led the departure from Woodville Airport toward Melbourne. Despite the late hour, some locals gathered to say goodbye to the British party bound for Victor Harbor, 52 miles south of Adelaide.
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Adelaide
Fridey
Orrens
Talend
Thea i Dismond
Coimmander Weekell
Widgeon
Woodvilla Avrodrome
Melbourne
Victor Har
Melbourne event marks iDune flying boats visit
In Melbourne on Friday a crowd of about four people welcomed the British flying boats known as iDune. The craft departed Adelaide earlier and landed near St Wide. Commanders and senior officers were later presented to Defence Minister Sir Thomas Cliftow and other military leaders by local officials including the Lord Mayor.
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iDune
Adelaide
Tag Am
St. Wide
Brown-Cave
Gupi
Llanoke
Defence
Thomas Cliftow
Army
Navy
Promier
St. Birds
Japanese Squadron Leaves Port for War Duty Anniversary
Fragmentary wartime dispatch describes Japanese ships departing Adogalda for duty at Tet Duter Harbor this morning. Signals and semaphore chatter are noted, with unclear references to farewell voyages and expected activities over the coming days.
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Adegalda
B Grade Names and Emergencies in Reynolda Roadstock
The list includes numerous names such as Reynolda J Johansen Oalil Gooley Johnson Telford Henneker Evans Godiray and others among a long roster marked by emergencies. Additional names appear in the scattered sequence including Mitchell Sampson Schbobt Peopeletary-W Campbell Hobbs Wallers Petagne Broo and Pat terson.
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SL Mapks
McGormich
Reynolda
J Johansen
Roadstock
Johansen
Net Bom
Ballye
Gibbons
Oalil
Gooley
Award
Telford
Henneker Evans
Godiray
Qlanville
Stephens
Mitchell
Sampson
Schbobt
Peopeletary
W. Campbell
Eapty
Boltrall
J Hoberot
M. Doyte
MebLean
Waterside Workers Federation Award Delivered in Arbitration Court
In the Federal Arbitration Court yesterday Judge Beeby upheld the Waterside Workers Federation award. Heavy penalties were fixed for breaches and a minimum rate of wages set for various cargo handling tasks. The judgment condemned the federation's policy and blamed federation officers for unrest, while holding the federation itself responsible for recent strikes. The award remains in force for five years, with specific overtime and port payment rules and penalties for misconduct by officers and workers.
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Beoby
Everson
Hewey
A. Drewon
Spedar
Lishin
Olen
Waldnear
1S Mentiers
Dude Beebe
Mde
Adelaide
Tre
Arctic Search For Missing Aviators
London reports wireless operator Tassiquay Selphas sent word that the crew near Foy Island is holding on. A Junkers aircraft from Sweden aims to reach Wingo Bay, aided by rescue crews including Commander Lindborg. Generous hope grows as Nobile may join the expe- dition to locate colleagues.
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Sted
Servies
London
Blast
Senty
Message Today
Foy Island
Lee
Tng
Lindborg
Local Junior Association Teams Set For Globe Oval Trials
Solomontown and YMCA squads named for council rivalry as teams from Solomontown and Banaras prepare to face Lonetown and others at the Globe Oval. Captains include L. Starke and Towoloyn Jones with a long list of players such as Crispin, Shaep, Roebuck, Veitch, Smith, Pryor, and Baker among the contenders.
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Solomomown Tl
YMCA
Lonetown
Globe
Tamis
Solomontown
Martial Law Declared in Hankow Amid Turmoil
Shanghai dispatch reports martial law declared in Hankow's British concession. Fear and disruption spread as foreigners are barred from normal business. Observers note authorities aim to provoke unrest, recalling harsh colonial tactics while residents face curfews and restricted movement.
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Shanghai
Lecé
Northern teams clash as Jamntown match tops season card
Northern Areas Association reports Jamnts town hosts a key clash as Gladstone faces Jamestown in a high stakes game while Crystal Beach meets Crystal Brook at Brook. Lineups list captains, vice captains, and numerous players filling a dense rosters.
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Jamnts
Cladsturte
Tamnostawvits
Gladstone
Jamestown
Crystal Beach Sxarsus Ghyistone
The
Brook
Mergtneles
O. Kearney
T. Dymo
Pasete
I. Sawateke
Kerio
Sandow
RB. White
Penns
Ue. Preat
B. Wilken
B." Weinwright
M. Souter
L. Wehr
Hu Napper
J. O'Loughlin
W. "Fladiay
D. Byncaut
B. Bewin
Gy. Garver
1. Waldin
P .Pearce
Crystal Brook
TS. O'Loughlin
Eapldy L. Prechalin
A Wilke
W.gray
P. Sefiapnl
V. Baldwin
L. Muller
T. Murray
1. Darley
A. Brune
J. Lawson
K. Laubsch
J. O'Loushup
B. McDonald
Graverman
O Porgis
A. Pavy
F. Oro
Berry
Shaughnessy
Guorgotrwa
J. Page
D. Chalmers
Mt. Pogurly
C. Page
K. Millard
R. ‘Treasure
J Anstey
Ralne
Ge. F
Noonan
G. Jolly
W.rond
Ww. McAuley
Rice
M. Gumlsgham
L. Siehmuard
Bennors
Young desperadoes sentenced for vagrancy in Melbourne
Three youths Leslie Brangis Hoban aged 13 Bernard Doyle Hoban 20 and Frank Charles Goodway 24 were sentenced by the Geelong Court to months imprisonment for vagrancy. Police found they possessed a kit including pistols electric torches sandbags and other items suggesting plans for housebreaking and theft. They had obtained 85 dollars through valueless cheques and were on the verge of committing further crimes.
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Melbourne
Deeper Des
Leslie Brangis Hoban
Bernard Doyle Hoban
Frank Charles Goodway
Geelons Court
Trip to Port Germain Crew Faces Smeltiere Team
A Smeltiere machine shop team travels to Port Germain for a match today. The lineup includes Goold Jennison Hud son Lindery Ahepi Carter Thompson Frazer Wada Worth Young Bent Langhy Bod with reserves Benn Bury Py Thavine and Bosmett, aiming to show strength on the road.
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Port Germisin
Goold
Jennison
Vo Hudson
D. Lindery
Ahepi
R- Carter
Thompson
He Frazer
Wadasworth
Ft Young
A. Bent
G. Langhy
Bod
Benn Bury Py Thavine
B. Bosmett
Victorian Railways Hearing Sparks Control Debate
Mrs Agatest 62, former Minister of Railways, told the Victorian Royal Commission that railways should be fully controlled by the Railway Commissioners and subject to Parliament. She argued unskilled labor and inefficiency harm both workers and the public, warning against corruption if control remains elsewhere.
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Bourne
Gotsider
Trairest
Agatest
Raiways
Royal Commission
Todey
Rail disaster deaths reach twenty four in tragedy
A London report details a severe railway smash near Darlington. It lists twenty four fatalities including nineteen women and four men with several dozen injured, many seriously, counting residents from a small Durham village among the victims. The wreck is described as the worst in thirteen years, recalling earlier fatal collisions in 1906 and 1915 with high passenger counts.
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Ser'savey
London
Darlington
Durham
Ailiat
Reep
Yoann
St Gretna
Tironp
Exsiraion Tral
Successful Fete in St Marks Hall Aids Gathone Convent
A charity fete held in St Marks Hall in aid of the Gathone Convent drew large Catholic crowds from Port Mire and beyond. Rev Father O Rourke opened events praising the workers, stalls, and competitions including dancing singing and declamation. Mrs Montaban led the committee as stalls prospered and Gordon Cheusell pupils supplied lively entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening.
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Father O'Rourke
Chile
Gordon
Chennill
Lev
Fatiee Lyons
J.vauehan
Fl" Mc- Mahon
Montaban
Qardon Cheusell
Wien
Trojans Basketball Set For Home Afternoon Game
The Trojans will host Solomoniowo this afternoon at sole and plan to lineup M. Cooke L Alddamea ME Brown J.Grey D Smte Glais Brown captain Simgleton M.Harducs Ry Stevens Ly Welaby and Eee in the lineup and facing BY om the -Jakter's P Munn.
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Trojang
Solomoniowo
Aftesanon
Sole
Trojans
Jakter's
t-Barducs
M. Cooke
L Alddamea
Brown
J.grey
Smte Glais
Simgleton
M.harducs
Welaby
Ry Stevens
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