Builders Strike and Ten Per Cent Levy Clash
Negotiations between the Builders Federation and the Union have broken down as both sides seek to proceed with a submission to the Wiliers Arbitrator Court for defeat of the union. The strike’s effects spread through construction sites with workers at most firms continuing to work under award rates while others resist.
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Pinursdas
Nes Mihurers
Hatiers’ and Contractors Association Theseat
Wilera
Soni Themibers
Builders ' Federation
T. Com
Joe Houeht
Plane crash details emerge with mixed reports from Ondun
Fragments describe a crash involving a Keune flight near Sever with mentions of a wedding and a sergeant. The garbled text references a government ministry, a machine, and a later pursuit or investigation. No clear date or location is confirmed.
Leura Tragedy Inquest Held At Katoomba
An inquest into the death of David Sharp was held at Katoomba. Sharp’s body was found in a raddock near Leard on February 26. Cousins Shuttleworth (24) faced police custody. Medical evidence attributed death to a blow from behind, with wood fragments found in the wound. Witnesses testified Sharp and Shuttleworth argued the day before. Shuttleworth was committed for trial at Sydney Criminal Court on March 12.
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Thursi
Katoomba
David Sharp
Leard Om
Cousins Shuttleworth
Louthworth
Sharp
Shuttleworth
Double Tragedy at Edgecliffe Inquests Reported
The coroner announced the deaths of Wil ihnwid Mand Wade and others after events at Edgecliffe. The report notes Wade’s marriage, business ties and family strain amid an unclear sequence leading to multiple fatalities. Further details remain undisclosed as investigations continue.
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St Logies
Wil Ihnwid
Ware
Haun TS Crub
Atlet
Boy Wires Revolver in Town Hospital Shooting
A boy aged set revolved a revolver firing bullets that struck a town resident named James in the hospital. The incident occurred Thursday at five o'clock at a school event. Authorities, including Ms Tung and James Godse, are handling the case.
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SONEY
Uocus Turstalle School
James B. Godse
Tung
Seivus
Rowing Crews Train for Olympic Test in Adelaide
Adelaide hosts rowing training as crews from Melbourne and Melbourne area prepare for a test event. Wind and rain affect practice on the river with boats, oars, and coaching staff at the Quarantine Station area.
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Adelaide
Uinridus
Hilvavne
Churchill Eyes Independent Bid in Westin Seat
Winston Churchill announced his candidacy as an Independent for Westminster in the House of Commons, stressing the race will oppose the Social Government and urging Liberal support. Stanley Baldwin signaled acceptance of the election verdict, while Labour in Westminster planned to field a candidate to oppose Churchill.
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Reuter
London
Winston Churchill
Westin
Cof Commons
Stanley Baldwin
Otho Nicholson
Vandidate
Churchill
Labor Party
LABOR
Westminster
Churiit
Saros Delimina Crew Paid Off In Shipboard Turmoil
The article details a chaotic shipboard incident where crew members including Suros are paid off amid rising tensions. Firemen receive a positive clearance as authorities study the situation and the company signals a renewed approach. The timeline remains unclear but actions point to an immediate reshaping of aboard assignments.
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Rhemi
Walt
Pleasure or Not Dancing in Pirte Week
A garbled reminiscence of a lively festival where dancing and social joy draw crowds. The narrative hints at communal cheer, festive foods, and a broad appeal of dance as entertainment, though many phrases are garbled.
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Dan R
Jiaestince Wien
Vancouver liquor plebiscite on December or July date unclear
Fragmentary OCR text notes a liquor plebiscite issue in Vancouver with references to Saskatchewan and government, mentioning a temperance act and a vote date, but details are obscured and dates are uncertain. Entities include Vancouver and Saskatchewan with references to a plebiscite bill and temperance act.
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Vancouver
Saskatchewam
Ruslucers
Saskat Clawsan
Singapore Base Decision Still Undecided In Parliament
In the British House of Commons, Under-Secretary Ammon stated no decision yet on the Singapore Base, with the matter under consideration. A naval review at Spithead for the Empire Exhibition was discussed, and Australia and New Zealand were weighing bearing a substantial share of the ten million cost.
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Reuter
London
Ammon
Admiralty
House of Commons
Singapore
Spitshead
Thames
Australian Press Association
Sec
Australia
New Zealand
Australian Pre Association
Ambassadors Meet at Paris Amid Lunched Talks
Ambassadors met with Marshal Foch in Paris as wartime diplomacy continued. A note to Germany outlined a new proposed Milan conference plan and allied guarantees. The German government must respond to five demands before progress can proceed on trade and other postwar issues.
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Seevies
Paris
Myrsial
Tadiy
Gunter
Queensland borrowing and legislative action discussed
The article from the Daily Telegraph through the Vusteata Press Association comments on Queensland borrowing and expected legislation. It argues investors worry state laws may disrupt contracts and raise borrowing costs, urging timely action by Mr Ahenore to address the issue.
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Vusteata Press Association
Tundon
Harbors and Railways Amalgamation Disputed in Adelaide
Fragmentary text shows officials discussing an amalgamation between harbors and railways in Adelaide. It mentions a Hague minister of Hailes and a Lt. Webb and a Board chair, with unclear references to salaries and neutral positions. The legible bits imply formal negotiation but lack coherent details or outcomes.
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Adelaide
Thuysus
Polaris
Hague
Hailes Iis
Wighter
Webb
Unclear text about liquor consignments and yacht sighting
Fragmentary report mentions Beit erg ee and a Wednesday event near Ram Row with the queen of the ram Hoot Nor. It claims a yacht Istar and 20 other vessels reappeared. Estimated shipment of 169,000 cases of Lynur worth about 8 million dollars.
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HIG
Wednesdas Aveatt
Ram Row
Sytieds
Lynur
Belgium forms new ministry after royal assent
Brussels reports that on Thursday the King approved a reshuffle creating a new ministry. M. Veu Unit is named and to serve as Premier and Minister of Finances in the present government, completing the cabinet changes due to the recent vote.
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Belgium
Brussels
Cleuits
Peeturer
Finanes
Hughes First Lecture Defends White Australia Policy
Vancouver reports ex-Prime Minister W M Hughes on a lecturing tour delivering a defense of the White Australia policy. He argues the policy has shaped Australia’s development and mitigated race problems, noting the rising population in the Orient and contrasts with Western treatment of the West and its colonies.
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Vancouver
W. M. Hughes
Ofustralia
Australia
Tie
Ans
Canada
Alia
Australa
Naval Squadron Lively Action At Fremantle Crowd
In a tense Fremantle harbor scene wartime security actions by Vice Admiral Fieté drew large crowds. Reports say the navy’s warning order and restraint safeguarded the public as officers and women fainted amid jostling at the Outer Harbor. Details of the incident remain contested.
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Adelaide
Fieté
Outer Harbor
Alfred
Todarte Hatley Erind
Praise From Fremantle for Naval Welcome Effort
A damaged OCR passage from a 19th or early 20th century report describes a naval welcome in Fremantle. It notes admiration for the squadron and quotes the Western Australian Naval unit. The passage highlights the Welcome Committee and a strong communal response to a naval contingent arriving.
Letter to Editor Opposes Road Sale Near Broughton River
A reader urges the government and council to block any sale of road or nearby land near the Broughton River. The writer asks Premier Barwell to intervene while visiting the district and warns such action would harm public access and local value, pledging continued opposition by ratepayers.
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Pirie
Broughton
Henry )Barwell
Gougell
Pbs
Gounell
Costa Rica Earthquake Wreaks Heavy Damage Across Nation
Reuters reports Costa Rica suffers heavy losses to government buildings and churches from a two day quake with 411 shocks in twelve hours. Estimated damage reaches fifteen million dollars with few casualties as aftershocks ease. Authorities note ongoing tremors as residents remain in safety positions.
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Reuter
Costa Rica
Eartha
Dyes for France Bill May Not Pass This Session
Paris dispatch reports French dye stuffs act faces uncertain fate as Senate strips back government control provisions. The bill would place nitrate production under state oversight with German interests Budischy Aniliu and Soda Fabrik named. session prospects remain unclear.
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France
iReuter
Paris
Budischy Aniliu and
Soda Fabrik
Germany
Senate
Oil Scandals Drag Involvement Of President
A garbled report mentions attempts to involve the President in oil scandal talks. References to Australia, a Master Colridge, and various political figures hint at partisan pressure and inquiries. The piece notes Democrats and Republicans trading accusations amid wartime context.
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Australia
Sess Association
Colridges
Voilin Feerring
Lew Trevelyan
Spiner
Tne
Twiney Case Involves Stolen Goods Valued At £8000
In a noted case, investigators report a haul totaling eight thousand pounds and a parallel eight thousand in British currency involved in a theft linked to the suspect Quinn. The narrative references a general store and domestic stash, with authorities naming parties and tracing the items.
Mur ray lodges appeal against death sentence in Melbourne
Angus Murray appealed to the Criminal Appeal after his murder conviction and death sentence for the Glenferrin bank manager killing on October 8. Counsel argued misdirection in Justice Manns summing up, with the hearing adjourned to the next day.
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Melbourne
Angus Murray
VS Bernman
Glenferrit
Justice Mann
Lodge Euchre Tourname Showcases Local Talent
A euchre tournament was held between West Nip Salomontown branches at the meeting venue on the Drutas. Teams competed for top honors with last time’s champions among the upper entrants, and the event drew strong participation and quick success.
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Drutas
West Nip
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