Municipal strike disrupts Beaken Hill operations and services
A municipal strike disrupts abattoirs, sanitation, hospitals, and street lighting as council workers and union delegates clash over job appointments. Chiewedden resumes work after a dispute resolution, but several town services remain idle, including baths and hospital operations, with 7008 sanitary services and 500 users affected. The mayor and town clerk oversee provisions amid ongoing tensions.
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Ekmuld
Muniéba Council
Taduskas
Munigetpal_ employes
Busmnecs
B. C. Atkinson
S.nl
Chizwidden
Nesheen Mats
Jisphal-Tor- Uehting
Fatal Collision Claims Youth in Melbourne
In Glassington Street St. Tilda today a collision between a motor car and another vehicle left George Roulay aged 48 dead in hospital. Briege Wisofondi aged 18 was seriously injured with a fractured skull and taken to hospital.
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Melbourne
Hurshey
Muireyale
Glassington
Sietel
St. Tilda
George Roul
Rank Briegé
Timber dispute roils Melbourne wharfs as volunteers guard
In Melbourne a timber workers strike disrupts shipments. Volunteers man wharfs under protection while a waterside council proposal seeks to classify all timber handling as black work if non unionists are used. Delegates debate railway involvement and broader action, with 3,000 workers affected and a key vote pending.
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Cath
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Newnuistinas
Picketing by Women Reported in Sydney Suburb
Picketing by women is reported in Sydney and surrounding suburbs as a Merchants' Association offers a reward for information aiding the arrest of vandals. Pickets of tuber yards are planned, with about 70 men among the speakers, as ballot results are awaited.
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Sydney
Fimbar Merchants' Association
Siikers
Timber Merchants Association Rejects Proposal
Melbourne report notes the strike committee rejects extending the timber dispute proposal. The session referenced multiple organisations and unresolved terms. The report remains unclear on specific parties and dates due to damaged text.
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Melbourne
Youth with gun charged in Camberwell Court
Melbourne reports a youth named Stavona and clerk Toysir faced trial at Camberwell Court on a charges of causing bodily harm to Hilary Paul Willits. The wounded boy testified that he and companions were at Ashhinelom on New Year's Day when a man shouted and fired a gun. Willits pleaded not guilty and stood by his defence.
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Melbourne
Sayfeatts
John Stavona
Toysir
Camberwell
Hilary Paul Willits
Sivvons
Ashhinelom
New Yea's
Stevina
Willems
Elo
Byrd Expedition Ordered Return to New Zealand
Commander Byrd ordered the Beamer Bolling not to break through the foe but to return to New Zealand. Gammanider Ayed warned the Bolling she would never reach the winter if she continued south.
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United Service
Vancouver
Sommander Byrd
New Zealand
Gammanider Ayedalg
Australian cricket fans eye 1980 Test series gains
A London report from Wednesday notes youth fortune telling on the 1980 Australian Test series. AGELARD Es Phardday claims Australia’s fifth Test was their best in the current run, while experts predict the England attack may trouble English batsmen early. Singer Gregory injured in Brisbane but believed to recover. two pacemen could shape the pace of the series.
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Gregory
Brisbane
Australia
Fio
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Fairfax
Barrier traffic change will not affect produce transport
Adelaide readers note a proposed railway reduction affecting barrier passenger service. Merchants say no interruption to transport of vegetables and fruit to Broken Hill through the barrier. Only certain trains operate on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, and the change would shift loading times to the departure morning.
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Pharates
Ehaveed
Bilta
Maron 44
Wilk- Noy Wert
Austin
Perk. Merchants Association
Mires
Wireless nuisance crisis sparks Pirie radio probe
Report from South Australia describes a surge of wireless interference affecting about 250 users in Pirie and Hartington. Inspector Harrington urged rapid action, noting foreign influence suspected and promising department help. Local enthusiasts proposed a daily logging club to map hot spots and guide investigations.
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Depérhuau
Warrington
South Australia
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Hartington
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Interference blamed for wireless trouble in Adelaide area
Report from Port Adelaide area details widespread radio interference affecting amateur wireless sets. J McCormack of Barrier Hotel and others attempted fixes as disturbances spiked at different times daily, with a child and a teen girl among those briefly distressed. Officials plan systematic tests and seek expert advice to restore stable reception.
Opening Parliament in Adelaide Delivers Uncertain Early Session
Report from Adelaide notes Thursday sittings with Premier A Le Buller stating it is not certain when Parliament will be recalled. Government plans to decide by Monday about an early reopening, aiming to start soon, possibly in May.
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Adelaide
Cnbinston
A. le Buller
Australian Military Appointments Highlight Dodds and Brattonies
Brigadier-General Thomas Dodds is appointed Adjutant-General to the Australian Military Forces and commands the First Division in New South Wales. He previously served as Deputy Adjutant-General to the AIF in France. The University of Adelaide council also seats Melville B. Corniad, actuary fellow from London, in the Glen Brattonies post, a Marsfield native aged 27. Applications came from England, the Commonwealth, and New Zealand.
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Australia
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New South Wales
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Institute of Actuaries
London
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England
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New Ftatend
Benevolent Society Donation Offer for Morganns Relief
Mrs Ie Wyrm secretary of the Pirie Ladies Benevolent Society reports a letter from Mr B I Wilson benefactor Morganns Street indicating Morgans employees have decided to donate 25 pounds to the funds. Payment arranged as fortnightly installments of 4 pounds starting March 14. Additional funds of q pounds received from the Masonic Lodge No 40 in Sts will support provision of food and care for needy women and children.
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Macoh
Commonwealth loan issues for public works and defense
The government announced a new Commonwealth loan prospectus totalling seven million pounds for public works and defense. Interest at 1 3 per cent, repayable at par in 1959, with bonds issued in several denominations and stock unaercled at 100 pounds and multiples of 40. Applications opened last week with one seventh of the total already lodged, through the Australian Mutual Provident Society. forms available at stock exchanges and government offices.
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Sharkey Edges Stribling In Controversial Heavyweight Bout
A chaotic heavyweight match left Sharkey narrowly ahead on points as Stribling fought defensively. The arena reacted with mixed cheers while Sharkey pressed and landed several telling blows, building momentum toward a late-round surge.
Salvation Army Reform Calls For Limited Autocratic Power
London Wednesday reports say a Salvation Army reform advocate told Daily News she planned to influence American leaders. She urged ending autocratic control, loosening General powers, and replacing absolute authority with shared governance to preserve loyalty while meeting requests for reform.
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Ameren
Port Unemployed Seeks Subsidy for Local Work Scheme
A delegation led by Adelaide Mayor Brown and ministers met Premier Butler to request government subsidy and support for a local wage for unemployed workers. The Mayor proposes a pound-for-pound fund to provide two days of work weekly as a substitute for rations, while the Premier indicated the government would consider the plan but noted it may be less advantageous than other provisions.
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Cornells
Arafura Tugs Tow Line May Drift
A radio message from the disabled steamer Arafura reports the vessel is making good headway toward Sydney. The tug Coysnga towing her has lost steering gear but continues to navigate, with both ships maintaining progress despite concerns about the tow line and potential hazards.
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Vestal
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Hanvy Good
Urgent Unemployed Relief Move At Town Meeting
At a town meeting of the Unemployed Ballot Committee in the Institute supper room last night secretary T. Cooks spoke of widespread hunger among workers. A plan to employ 25 men on Monday and provide up to 2 20 in expenditure was discussed, with a sub committee to push a relief scheme through the Works Committee and council. The mayor urged urgency and a special sub committee was formed to liaise on the proposal.
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Meeting Called For Shop Assistants At Traders Hall
A meeting has been arranged at Wis Wholesite Traders Hall to discuss shop assistants or representatives' concerns. Unemployed workers and interested parties are invited to attend this evening to hear speakers and outline plans.
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Air Drama Ends in Wreck and Fire
An intense air incident near Moulmein leads to a plane crash after a propeller failure. The crew battles flames with damaged gear and burns, while rescuers salvage parts of the craft. The fuselage is wrecked and the aircraft abandoned amid smoke and mud.
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Spargo Resists Arrest in Paols-eray Incident
Bert Spargo, former champion buyer, faced charges of resisting arrest and drunkenness at Paols eray. Spargo claimed police violence, his wife testified she heard threats to her throat. He was fined $3 for resisting arrest and 10 shillings for drunkenness.
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Ruabennese
Influenza Surge Hits London in Deadly Week
A London health report cites a severe influenza wave described as worse than the 1948 epidemic. Deaths run into the thousands with 422 infants under one year among the victims, indicating a devastating impact across the city.
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Qvoan
Inhivenga
Shasietias
Kanawna disaster details and survivor accounts
Readable fragment describes the Kanawna tragedy with references to Captain Htodper and Seaman Murdock Smith. It notes a collision or wreck near Tittlesland and mentions weather, a rock in minutes before the vesselwreck, and the arrival of signals. Names like John Little and Sydney Hat are cited among involved persons.
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Sydney
John Little
Straeks
Murdock Smith
Kanawnu
The Next War Threat Cited By London Thinkers
London observers fear possible international conflict as calls grow for united action by leaders of the League of Nations. Anxieties center on defensive measures and the potential for a new global crisis if aggression escalates.
Three Guilty in Bombing Case in Melbourne Trial
In Melbourne the men Alexander Melver Delanoy and two others were found guilty of bombing the Gresk Cub. The verdict followed a six hour deliberation with strong judicial statements about the crime’s brutality. Sentences of five years in prison were imposed on each, while two co-accused were acquitted and released.
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Alexander
Motver
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O'Gonnell
Wwilliam Irvins
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Norman Melver
Williams
Committed Attempt on Chief Steward Bowler at Sea
Report from Ceylon cites a failed Monday assault aboard the Mast aa on a voyage near England. Gunpowder or caustic potash smeared the chief steward Mr. G Bowler s face and chest. motive unclear. Police abroad could not confirm why. Bowler, age 13, was targeted amid tension with the crew. suspects denied, investigation ongoing.
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Firm Resolve Divorced Woman's Statement
Melbourne Thuraway John Love aged 62 was granted divorce today from Martha Love aged 34 on the ground of desertion. The petitioner's wife left him in 1948 and did not intend to return.
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Adelaide market reports mixed commodity quotations and metals data
The Adelaide market page lists prices for food items such as cheese eggs and ham, plus poultry and various local goods with fluctuating rates. It also reports Australian Metal Exchange quotations for February 27 including copper lead zinc and silver standards with forward and spot prices and notes on electrolytic ingots and wires.
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Beach Committee Meetings Forming Standing Orders
Beach committee members Messes 673 Devenhieat Mayne Wo H Thirvedgold and A Wee were appointed a committee to form standing orders for conduct of meetings. It was resolved that meetings be held once a month on the Mandy and that town council aid not.
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A. Wee
Bealey Wins 1000 Yards at Adelaide Championship
Bealey claims the 1000 yard title at the Adelaide swimming championship in a decisive victory. The event featured starters including Thompson and Bealey among others, with Bealey winning untroubled after the lead.
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Vera
England v Victoria MEGBOURNE Thursday
England faces Victoria in a scheduled match at Megbourne on Thursday. The English team includes Chepman Jarding Tylestey Leyland Heodran Ames Freeman Ta¢ Larwondy Gesry Wanitiitnd and others in a lineup unclear from the fragment.
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Narrow Escape in Mexico City Field Landing
United Service reports Copanel Lihedlees and his fiancée narrowly escaped a crash when a forced landing in a corn field went awry. The aircraft touched down, skidded, and the machine toppled on its side, leaving the occupants shaken but unharmed.
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Pillars of the Church Dead in Adelaide and Mount Barker
Well known ministers John G. Raws and the Rev. Robert Mitchell have died. Raws, a noted Adelaide hymnist minister, was in his eighty seventh year and died at Mount Barker West. His son Lennon Raws, Melbourne representative of Nobel Australis Ltd, arrived from Melbourne. Mitchell, a grand old man of the Presbyterian Church in South Australia, died at his home in Goowood.
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Nobel Australis Ltd
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Judge Dies Ending Short Supreme Court Career
Brisbane report: Justice Dit’ Tustive Shim, sworn in as a Supreme Court judge fortnight ago, dies today in a street accident. The umbrella incident and a nearby motor vehicle are linked to the mishap, leaving colleagues stunned as the local court mourns a brief tenure.
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