Preference for returned soldiers in Australia faces ongoing gaps
Melbourne reports show over 200 veterans in Victoria yearly live in indigence with relatives relying on federal burials grants. Capt Whitton urged continued employment preference for ex soldiers at a Sailors and Soldiers Patriots Association conference. He noted government department evasion and rising use of female hires, urging stronger support for ex servicemen.
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Melbourne
Victora
Capt. Whitton
Sailors and Soldiers Puthers’ Association
W. J. Bushim
Sid
Hughes
Witte
Mallen
Farewell to Mr. M Grant at Associated Smelters Bowling Club
A large crowd at the Associated Smelters Bowling Club last night bid farewell to Mr. M. Grant after 16 years of service. The event featured mixed teams, a supper, and speeches praising Grant for his conscientious leadership as secretary and previously as treasurer, with tributes from club officers and Mrs. Grant’s supportive role noted.
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Associated Smelters
M. Grant
Adelaide
Grant
Jal
Savery
Stanwix
W. [Bouvier
Volumillee
Hatches
Buucher
Seven More Men for Smelters to be Hired
Vr. Grant recounts a distressing incident involving Wally Joe, as the community discusses manpower cuts at the smelter site. The plant plans to add seven more workers, reducing the seven shift system to fit new staffing. Trophies were awarded to the winning mixed team and staff, with a send‑off for an esteemed foreman.
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Grant
Wally Joe
3. Iir
Novkelberg
Mesdames
W. Brown
R. Tucker
J. Backstrom
W. Boucher
We Greens
B.wlas
Grass Fire Sparks Police Court Fine for Fireman
Thursday Stanley Gee, a suntectioner and part time fireman, set grass alight at Bex Hill on February 21. In Melbourne police court he was fined £10 for possessing inflammable material and endangering property. Police alleged he was seen throwing something from a Wiener, after which roadside grass burst into flames. It was also stated Gee recalled remuneration for every fire he attended.
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Stanley Gee
Bex Hill
Waa Mela
Gee
Melbourne
Wuit Wes
Snowtown Trotting Club Dinner Marks Opening
A dinner at Snowtown Institute celebrated the Snowtown Trotting Club’s opening activities with wide attendance from local racing figures. Guests included J. Mr., A. J. Muchill, WW. Fiddaman, R. D. Nicholls, A. P. Blesing, J. A. Lyons MP, J. J. Rice, and B. O'Brien among others. Speeches praised the parent Trotting League and the club’s progress, with Mr. Lyons noting the club’s efficient first meeting.
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Institute
J. Mr
A. J. Muchill
WW. Fiddaman
Pirly and District
Pridhem
Snowtown Club
Meare
R. D
Mayes
Nighulls
Blesing
Luis State
Messrs. Rice
O'Brien
Lyons
Snowtown
Error of Judgment Causes Air Tragedy Near Cordeaux
An inquiry into a monoplane crash near Cordeaux found the Cause of the accident to be an error of judgment. The pilot and four passengers died. Messrs J E Darrygers A M Trebilcock and A B Michael presented the findings to RSA Minister and Air Accidents Investigation Committee. The chairman proposed Our Dam was recently discussed amid acknowledgments of the deaths and the crew’s loss. Guests and officials attended the gathering as telephone messages and toasts were exchanged. Mr Fiddaman called for toast in support of the investigation and the proceeding concluded with the Goode Aridgway pastors, M and Mrs M Grant, leaving Pirie for Adelaide for a brief visit.
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Stanwix
J. Finnin. Jenkins
Kan
Grant
Yules
George
Smule
Ellendale
Iangley
Tal
Port Germein Road
Maurice Smith
Blesie
Wyatt
Pirie Hospital
H.C. Phillips
Hobert Streal
Pirle
Pino's
Peon
Tollusnat
Solomontown
Messrs
A. H. Wilson
W. J. Taylor
Pirie
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Wallaroo
J. Edwards
Pirie Estate
Wood
Tras
Allan
Prince Street
Solomon
Doris Reintractive
Seminschmidt
Afrs
Starke
Pat Arbon
Stance
Adelaide
BAAS
Lewis
Campbell
Moonta
Heston
P.H. Wheaton
Ganberra
Snowtown
Rogers & Gammel
Cordeaux
J. E. Darrygers
Air Accidents Investigation
Shintown
RSA
A. M. Trebilcock
Defence
A.B. Michael
R. Sinclair
Hours of Work Conference Proposed by Government
Sir George Pearce stated in the Banais today that the Government was in touch with State Governments and with various interests to call a conference on shorter working hours. He suggested a metal reduction of work hours might be desirable and practicable, while noting the Commonwealth has no general power to legislate hours of work.
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George Pearce
Banais Today
George Sail
Hult
Austrand
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Bank Controversy Divides House Debate
Thursday night in the House of Representatives Sir Frederick Stewart criticised the Commonwealth Bank Board for calling Treasury bills to the public. He warned of loyalty to party versus the people and said electors would judge. Sir Harry Lawson urged stronger government influence on bank policy. The motion was defeated on a party vote.
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Iis House of Representatives
Frederick Stewart
Commonwealth Bank
Treasury
Harry Lawson
Commmonwealth Bank
Commonwealth
Resignation hinted at Old-Age pensioners meet
At Pirie branch monthly meeting of the Old-Age and Invalid Pensioners Association A J Lane was re elected chair after a tense session. F M Kleeman announced his intention to resign with a vote led by K Burford amid disputes re baton of leadership and two elections for president and vice president.
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Pirie
Luspical
Lane
Prosem
Ny Whaleman
Ms. Klee
Mr. Kleeman
Lunes
Symonds
Cansel
Adelaide meeting ends in tense exchanges over accounts
In Adelaide the meeting adjourned after heated exchanges between the chairman and secretary over balance sheets and receipts. Mr. Kleeman announced a branch conference in Adelaide on March 5 amid planning for Centenary events, recalling past bed arrangements and suggesting the parent body arrange accommodation.
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Lille
Kleeman
Adelaide
Lialsivatt
Veterans for Coronation Organised by Soldiers League
Melouline January report notes the Soldiers' League plans a coronation event organized by veterans. Federal executives oversee preparations with emphasis on disciplined ceremony and public participation.
Treverbyn ex-service men plan England coro visit in 1927
Accident led Treverbyn to organise a contingent of ex service men and women to visit England for the coronation in May 1927. Uuete will head the party from Treverbyn with about 300 planned travel and fares set to be discussed. One man struck during staging work at the Treverbyn site was hospitalized with injuries, condition not serious, as officials consider Commonwealth funding for the trip and offshore contingents.
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England
Kins
Uuete
T. Ryluthe
Dimeulty
Pepew
Treverbyn
SOO
Smetlyrsuch
No Duty of Dominions Didn’t Sign Locarno Pact Canberra
A Canberra report quotes Prime Minister J A Lyons stating the Rhineland incident overshadows other issues. He notes the Locarno Pact imposes no obligations on signatories not joining the pact and outlines lies in the treaty framework and Britain’s dominions’ exemption from guarantees.
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Canberra
Germany
Rhineland
J. A. Lyons
House of Representatives
Lyons
France
Ger
Belgium
Dantintte Hermany
Irifain
Tals
Frans
Etgiun
Unl
Victorian bush fires threaten towns amid smoke haze
Victorian fires spread through the Dandenong and Melton regions with embers smoldering near Colac and threats to Colac homes. Volunteers battled a large blaze driven by a northward wind toward Gembrook and Selby while boats were moved from Philip Bay due to smoke.
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Meloucine
Dandenong Antilway
Colac
Gembrook
Selby
Aura
Winergas i
Philip Bay
Newport dispute over England or Wales location debated
In a coastal debate at Smellers Wharf crews argue whether Newport belongs to England or Wales. Officers J Eller and H Midd recall past borders, with engineer G W Barkley asserting Newport is England after Monmouth county shifts. Residents and trade from South Wales influence the ruling.
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Newport
Pirie
Treverbyn
England
News Wales
Cardiff
Wales
J. Eller
Mr. Ellers
G. W. Barkley
Monmouth
South Wales
Gibbons Wins Double At Sports Meeting
Gibbons dominates events at a local sports meeting with a 73 yards handicap win and a hurdles-style sprint. Officials praise Gibbons's first victory, noting strong performances from Sundery, Anderson, and Green among others. The meet features multiple heats and finals across sprint and field events with judges, starters, and stewards listed.
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Gibbons
Albbomy
Solomontown
Plub
Mtr
P.M
Man
Sone Hint
Omerals
Mutuire
W. Seana Rulary
A. Whelan
Assinfun
McGuire
J. Gibbons
Uo Johanson
M. Buller
Cormack
Oulor
Siuward
PT -Wile Hains
Collertor
Gray
League
Elu
A.W. Taylor
Esul
Neal
Anibal
Vibbans Ck
Blekley
Firat
J No
Collin
Wa Idunary
Sherpie
Demoans
Ft. Anderson
le Green
Iibbuns
Sundery Rye Anderson
Miners and Union Officials Ordered Out of Mine
Melbourne report says five miners and two union officials descended the Sunbeymriver Korumburra to stay all night in dispute with management. They brought food and supplies for a long stay but were ordered out by police later in the day. Mr. J. Porter now oversees the Smelters shipping act as acting head while Mr. A. Ate Kins is on holidays.
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Ray Holman
J. HL Holman
Telowie
Yarden
Pirie
Adelaide
Mahome
Melbourne
Korumburra
Ney
J. Porter
Cliange
Smelters Shipping Activig
A. A. Ate Kins
Melbourne Seamen Union Rebuff Sparks Secretaries Clash
Hesimnen's Union secretary reports a Melbourne branch refusal to accept a request amid a tense exchange. The incident triggered a committee reply from Sydney as a prompt response to the confrontation during the address.
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Plas
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R- Meving Sla
Pirie Melden
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Dwight
Stunay
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Alpha Terrace
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J. J. Willis
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G. Fry
A. Hatuik
Lloyd
Prests Limited
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Victoria
Snowtown Trotting Club
Pensioners
Messie Lamb
Fornell
Johanining
Itzpatrick
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Lamu
Ello
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Todas
Kieemanty
Phan
London Metal Market
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Lune
Dancer
Fleet Ation
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Thusdas
S. Lamb
W. Ferme
Australian Mines and Metals
Mr. Ferme
London
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Oulfollow
Lane Jusain
Jane
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Blackwood
Beautiful Productions
Ee-Zi
Soldiers’ League
MR. Lyons
May Counncll
Nowaver
Amany
Hy Council
Mythesty
Qeenesary
Great Britain
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India
Walen
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Newport, Wales
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P Huckshon de Morris
D Markan
Willis
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Pritchard AL. Harris
Wits
Wanda
Ode Uisen
Shee Wa Hhall Hay
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MR. Keenan
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