Renewed Threat of Rail Stoppage Sparks Strike Action
A majority of Commonwealth Railways locomotive employers plan to resume strike following alleged breach of settlement terms on Far North and East West lines. The Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen had voted last night to strike from 6 pm, with a council meeting due by 10 am to decide on next steps.
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Commonwealth Railways
Amuncil
Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen
Tom Quenn
Mb. A. Musurave
Lie Union
Te Meu
G. A. Guba
Bel-lara
Musgrave
Selah Creek
Gahan
Beltana
Thal
Belfaiy
Beltann
V. Jolson
Minister of the Interior
Mr. Muswave
Cevlsin Aviews
Herbers of Australia Workers’ Union
Althugh
Ordier Hoideup
Lova
Sailways
Piris
Adelaide
Tron
Assassination Attempt Feared in Plaza Miranda
In Manila a grenade flare bystanders, injuring a photographer while a reported 1,000 peso ransom was offered. President Manuel Rous was unharmed in the incident at Plaza Miranda, according to police briefings and eyewitnesses.
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Manila
Testes
Manuel Rous
Aioe Itrand
Plaza Miranda
Helicopter Beats Strike Pickets At Cornell Plant
A helicopter ferried material into the Electile Corporation plant while around 2400 members of the Electrical Workers Union picketed the site. The round trip was between an undisclosed station and the plant as the strike continued.
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Aneschy
Teamster
Cornell Budiker Electile Corporation
Railway Chief Slain in Long Strike Across U S
Georgy McNear president of Toledo Peoria and Western Railway was killed by assailants in a seedy car as he stood near his home. The strike involving railroad brotherhoods has sparked violence with shootings, including a fatal clash at Gridley Thiavis last year where two pickets were killed and three wounded. Four guards were later acquitted of manslaughter charges.
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Peoria
Georgy
McNear
Toledo
Gridley
Thiavis
London gloom echoed in American editorials
New York reports quote Lord Inverchapel British Ambassador to the United States warning against panic over declines in the Commonwealth and Empire. He notes policy links to Greece Egypt and Burma are overstated, urges reductions in heavy commitments, and cites severe snow and reconversion efforts.
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New York
London
Commonwealth
Gresce
Tagerchapel
Navigation aid for collier ships supplied to Admiralty
The Decca navigator, enabling precise position plotting so ships can steer safely in narrow channels or fog, has been supplied to the Admiralty for use. It aids Britain's coal fleet during the present emergency.
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London
Admiralty
Britain
Liquidation of Prussia Discussed at Big Four Talks
At Moscow a decision on the liquidation of Prussia was agreed upon after high level talks among the Big Four. British Foreign Secretary Bevin, Soviet Molotov, and U S Secretary Marshall debated the issue with discussion details not disclosed and a suggested focus on postwar Europe occupation limits.
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Moscow
B. Bevin
M. Molotov
Russia
China
G Marshall
United States
Europe
Rejection of China Request Expected
Moscow reports that Foreign Secretary Go Marshall will reject Molotov’s request to place China on the Foreign Ministers Conference agenda. The Associated Press notes that Molotov is unlikely to agree to Chinese government representatives visiting Moscow for the purpose.
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Moscow
Go Marshall
Asnerigan
M. Molotov
China
Associated Press
City Swimmers In Collision In Pirie Road Crash
A party of Adelaide swimmers returning from Pirie carnival were riding on a tray when their vehicle collided with a car on Port Broughton road about 12 miles from Port Broughton. The car driven by Henry James Butcher of Palconer Street Pirie West carried a seriously ill man to hospital. another car occupant from Kensington was driving south. No one in either vehicle was seriously injured.
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Adelaide
Pirie
Port Broughton Road
Port Broughton
Henry James Butcher
Palconer
Pirie West
Dospitel
High Street
Kensington
Gas coal for eleven days to maintain supply
An official from the South Australian Gas Company stated coal would be available for continuity of gas supplies for the next eleven days. Rationing of supplies was not contemplated.
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Pirrie Hemeb
South Australian Gas Company
Sai
Adelaide Struck by Gas Shortage and Power Issues
Reports from Adelaide indicate gas and electricity services faced disruptions with a power post improving. Gas supply expected to resume Thursday afternoon dependent on coal supply from the collier Tripire Mauritius due in Oshomne at 8am. Train services to follow revised schedules and tramways rely on Leigh Creek coal to maintain limited operation.
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Tripire
Mauritius
Oshomne
Leigh Creek
100000 Tons Of Cargo Held Up In Sydney Strike
Sydney docks idle 100000 tons of cargo as 72 ships remain tied up. Waterside Workers' Federation actions impact maritime trade, with Australian authorities seeking resolution to end the disruption.
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Sydney
Ywumkers
Bargain Ladies Wear Clears Old Stock Quickly
Huge sale of waterproof capes shorts frocks jackets and coats with coupons required. Many items offered per piece prices range from 3 to 30 shillings. Infants and children dresses gowns and woollen pants discounted. Four specials include winterweight suits and coats. No adverts for cash only as is. No returns no laybys. Be early and be wise.
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Beth
McKell Sworn In As Governor General in Canberra
Tuesday in Canberra Mr W J McKell former New South Wales Labor Premier was sworn in twice as Governor General. A portion of Federal Parliamentarians boycotted the ceremony while leaders Menzies and Tadden attended. About 45 of roughly 75 Labor members and others attended the event.
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Canberra
Sip R James
W. J. McKell
New Sam Wales
Senate Chamber
G.menzies
A. W_ Tadden
Country Party
Labor
Pirie Town Council delegates to state meeting plans
Middleton and Gill announce Pirie Town Council representatives will attend the Municipal Council Association half yearly meeting in Adelaide. Gill departs today for the state council gathering, with a week’s visit to Mrs. J. Bickers of Largs Bay after the event. Other attendees include Aldermen Howley and Davis and Doctors Dey Blucher Clarke Anderson, Dios, Coffey, and Kennedy.
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Me Mi
Middleton Cinayorald
Williams
Pirie
Wis
Gill
Pie
Countiy Women’s Association
Adelaide
Association
J. Bickers
Largs Bay
Pivie Town Camel
MM Middleton Moayer
Ald
C Howley
Hi Davis
W. B. Mackay
A. A. E. Whelan
Drs. G. Dey
Hl, Blucher FP
Clarke
C. S. Anderson
J. W. P. Dios
AR. Coffey
Court action on racing debts prompts local inquiry adjournments
Betting board hearings across Crystal Brook Gladstone Wietabara and Laura adjourned to continue today as witnesses tally wagers and settlements. Notable sums include a £650 claim and multiple exhibits to support consolidating accounts amid licensing reviews and church league representation.
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Betline Centisl Bord
Crystal Brook
Gladstone
Afernoon
Soch
Wietabara
Mmembens
George Clarke
M. P. O'Callaghan
Guilarly
O'Callaghan
Laura
All Celibes
MD. C
Drive Against Communists Alliance Urged In Australia
In Canberra an Australian news report states Caswell of Em ployers' Federations backs a plan by New South Wales Graziers' Association for a nationwide anti Communist organization. At the association's annual meeting the presider My OU De Ay bere urged broad democratic rights and warned against attempts to impose a regimented society. Mr. Oberg echoed the call for united action across all community sectors to prevent such a future.
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Canberra
Astralian Caswell
Employers’ Federations
New South Wales Graziers’ Association
de Aybere
Ie Connell
Jauplayers Federation
Uri
Tree Gill Zils
Mr. Oberg
Day to Day State Weather and Timetable Update
A compact forecast notes warm to hot conditions across most of the state with a shift to cooler southwest to southerly winds and scattered rain later. Ocean conditions describe fresh northwest to southwest winds with moderate to rough seas. Train timetable outlines Piris Adelaide line services today and tomorrow with departure and arrival times.
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Sen
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Sixth Street
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