Collingwood Tragedy Knopp Before Court
Melbourne judge and jury hear the Knopp case in which Martin Reuben Knopp, a ship’s cook, faces a murder charge over Walter Stanley Richards’s death at Collingwood on January 28. Crown contends Richards lived with Knopp’s wife. Knopp says shots were accidental in a confrontation. Adjournment granted to next day.
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Melbourne
Criminal Court
Justice McArthur
Martin Reuben Knopp
Walter Stanley Richards
Collingwood
Richards
Knopp
Ue Court
Remarkable Ending at Henley Beach Court
At Henley Beach Police Court Edward Sheehen faced attempted murder charges for firing on March 9 at Aaron Styles a horse trainer. The informant failed to appear and a letter from Jim stated no evidence would be given, leading to dismissal of the information.
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Adelaide
Henley Beach
Edward Sheehen
Aaron Styles
Jim
Juries Affected by Soft Sentiment says Robison
Melbourne reports Sir Arthur Robinson former State Attorney General cites recent non convictions for murder and other charges. He says juries are affected by community sentiment and intimidation of juries. He calls for tougher handling of crimes and police offences.
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Melbourne
Arthur Robinson
Engineers on Strike at Hoe Factory In London
Reuter reports that workers at Robert Hoe printing machine factory in London walked out and refused to return after the national committee of the Amalgamated Engineers Union. The committee urged workers to resume work to avert a possible lockout threatened by the employers if the strike continued.
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Reuter
London
Momdlay
Robert Hoe
National Comunittes
Amalgamated Engineers' Coin
Rain Forecasts for New South Wales Rainfall Report
Reports from country centres indicate light showers across most of New South Wales with heavy rain in the northern regions. The rainfall is described as copious and most useful, and a good general rain is forecast within a few days.
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Sydney
Nain Holds Off as Victoria Heads for Fine Weather
In Victoria Nain holds off while forecasts predict fine conditions for the next 24 hours. Thousands of sheep are being sent to Gippsland for grazing as pastoral movements shift with the weather.
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Melbourne
Nain
Victoria
Gippsland
Coastal Strike by Owners Aims at New Union
The coastal shipping strike advances as ship owners refuse Labor Minister Baddeley’s call for a conference, citing unreliability of a disputed workers’ body. They claim they can rely on volunteer labor and a plan forms for a casual permanent waterside union seeking registration. a meeting of seamen and waterside workers is set for tomorrow to discuss the difficult position.
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Baddeley
jMiscusskutr
Austral Theatre Presents Madame Sans Gene Screening Tonight
Gloria Swanson stars in the new Paramount film Madame Sans Gene to be shown at the Austral Theatre tonight. The American actress leads a Paris setting with a duchess tale and a laundress heroine, joined by Vera Cornock the contralto as a musical interlude and a noted Paris wedding scene involving dignitaries.
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France
Gloria
Paramount
Madame
Ure Austral Theatre
Miss Swinson
Prince
Praiap
United States
Vera Cornock
Pirie
Seamen's Union Debates NSW Coal Strike Sanctions
A Seamen's Union meeting heard T Wale and the managing committee say the coastal strike in New South Wales was not sanctioned by responsible officials and doomed to failure. Federal officials warned internal strife weakened resolve to fight shipowners. Mr Walsh urged a reckoning as union trouble was blamed on internal friction.
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Melbourne
Seamen's Union
T. Wale
Uamageriat
New South Wales
Mr. Walsh
PORT PIRIE RACES FEATURE MULTICLASS PROGRAM
Port Pirie hosts a midweek racing card with Ue nominations including two mile handicap, six furlong novice stakes, Easter Cup over a mile and a quarter, and several sprint and jumping events. Notable runners include Just Bill, Bitter Beer, Stone Ginger, Lucknow’s Pride, Molly Patel, and The Mark, with jumpers and ladies bracelet events also listed among a crowded program.
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Novice Nage
Just Bill
Faughs-Barlaugs
Jwyne Queen
Iego
Nides Daughtur
Stone Ginger
Acoustic
Arley Moore Aldyth
Gluecops
Saivonia
Torlings Dalvene
Nita’s Lick
Cli Mira King
Molly Patel
Molly Mawk
Seal Speed
Oralight
Lucknow's Pride
Omira Belle
Lady Saint
Jush Bill
Faugh-a-Ballaugh
Spoceul
Perlue
Emiego
Bitter Beer
Art Hite
Aides Daughter
Merry Alwyne
Pubid
Salomio
Turlinga
Brook Lad
Struck by Tram in King William Street
An elderly man from Goodwood Road Cottnville was knocked down by a tram in King William Street. He was taken to Adelaide Hospital with serious injuries after the afternoon incident.
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Adelaide
Tursdey
David Calder
Goodwood Road
Cottonville
King William Street
Adelaide Hospital
JOMIE PASTOR AT AUSTRAL THEATRE NIGHT SHOW
Jomie Pastor offers a long sequence of laughs at the Austral Theatre in Mon day and Suess Mis wet. The writer notes his clever wit and his act includes conducting the orchestra. He will appear again tonight.
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Austral Theatre
The Art of Magic at the Institute this weekend
Levante appears at the Institute on Saturday and Sunday with a lineup of conjuring tricks and illusions. Ebony artists join Miss Gladys Cal and Viv Sanderson in a varied program featuring juggling and shadow tricks. No extra charge for booking.
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Levante
Satnerlay
Munday
Elvia
Yun Gueers
Gladys Cal
Dom Hiss
Grauhy
Viv. Sanderson
Furth
Swertland
New Post Office Building Delayed for Port Ailaide
After 46 years Port Ailaide gains a new post office with modern two story plans submitted by Federal authorities accepted by citizens today. The project costs £10,000 and will stand on St Vincent Street.
Loan Subscriptions Surge as Commonwealth Issues Grow
Secretary J W Culling cites robust demand in recent Commonwealth loan rounds. He notes £67,000,000 war conversion loan fully subscribed after early rush by investors. An upcoming £8,100,000 States loan subscription closes Thursday March 48 with immediate response from investors. He argues a 5 per cent rate, tax free for State income, favors government securities.
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J. W. Culling
Treasury
Commonwealth
Buc Hess
Collins
Frozen Meat Trade and League of Nations Debate
London reports Dr T Moran, a refrigerating expert, told the British Cult Storage Association that English appetite is driving out Australian beef. Better refrigeration and safer thawing are urged to preserve trade, with Britain fearing a bleak future without improved methods.
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League OF Nations
Reuter
London
T. Moran
British Cult Storage Association
Britain
Intolerable Position at Secret Council Sittings
London reports describe endless secret sittings of the elusive council with members largely silent after stretches of gestures while cinema operators capture close-ups. Geneva notes the second week of the League of Nations meeting on Germany's member status opens in gloom as the future feels uncertain.
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Reuter
London
Tesque Council
Geneva
League of Nations
Germany
Canadian Finance Shows Decrease in Estimates Tabled
Ottawa Monday Finance Minister Robb tabled the main estimate for the current fiscal year at 345,771,351 dollars, down 5,653,672 from last year. Canada national railways estimates stand at 3,100,000 dollars, reduced by 290,800. The Canadian Government merchant marine suffered an operating loss of 144,000 dollars in 1924 across its fleet of vessels.
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Reuter
Ottawa
Robb
Canadian National Railways
Canadien
High Court Divides Over Privy Council Appeal In Wool Claim
Melbourne High Court finds State Full Court overstepped jurisdiction by allowing skin and wool owners to appeal to the Privy Council over their claim for 1,750,000 pounds. Court reverses decision and grants liberty for further action to seek profits from war-time wool pools.
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Melbourne
High Court
Ministers set for London and Sydney trade missions
Reported plans indicate two ministers Mr Dunn and Mr McTooran will sail for Lay dun amid a government mission to seek new markets. Mr Lang and a second minister may reveal details, with the Legislative Council and public purse funding the trips.
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Sydney
Laydun
Osierney Tumerow
Dunn
McTioran Tay Pot
Lang
Legislative Council
Collieries Held Up By Engine Drivers Stopwork Meeting
Northern coal mines idle as engine drivers hold a stopwork meeting delaying production. Owners complain of ongoing pinprick strikes and fear a complete permanent stoppage in the northern fields.
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Sydney
Premier King cites British hesitation on Locarno papers
King announced in the Canadian House of Commons that Britain cannot agree to publish correspondence with the Dominion on the Locarno Treaty. The government would release only the part about the Imperial Conference. He said policy questions should wait while the League operates at Geneva.
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Reuter
Ottawa
King
House of Commons
League
Geneva
Death of Sir Philip Watts KCB FAUS Noted Australian Former Naval Builder
London reports the death of Sir Philip Watts, Knight Commander of the Bath and fellow of the Australian Order. Born May 30, 4450, Watts was a naval construction figure in the Admiralty until 85 and later advisor on naval construction since 1912. He served as commander of the 1st Northumberland HalA Volunteers, chaired the Federation of Builders, and was a director of Armstrong Whitworth from 1885 to 1901. he was made a knight in 1965.
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London
Thesday
Sir Philip Watts
K.C.B
F.aus
Admiralty
cMeer
Northumberland Hala
Federation of Npbuilders
Armstrong, Withhworth and Co., Ltd
Knigil
New Zealand Rural Credit Commissioners Plan Europe Tour
Australian Press Association reports that Messrs Polson and Cox, New Zealand Rural Credit Commissioners, arrived from South America with valuable insights on credits. They depart Monday to visit France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Holland, and then the United Kingdom.
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London
New Zealand
Messrs Polson and Cox
South America
France
Italy
Germany
Belgium
Holland
United Kingdom
Ultimatum to Chinese forces at Tientsin sparks tense crisis
British Japanese French American and Italian naval agents issue an ultimatum to General Lu Chung Lin commanding Ne Kuomi Chun troops in the Teentsin inlet. Demands include withdrawing the Chinese Yellow Sea squadron from Tientsin, removing marine mines, ceasing inspection of foreign ships, and replacing all beacons. If unmet the powers threaten combined naval action.
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Reuter
Shanghai
Fientsin
Itatan
Lu Chung Lin
Ne Kuomi Chun
Firsh
Teintsin
Tientsin
United Naval Force
Naval Precaution and Japanese Stance Toward China
The light cruiser Shado is ordered from Port Arthur to Taku amid government worry and calls of weak China policy. Shidehara stresses avoiding further Chinese hostility while preserving friendship as long as possible. The press remains mild in its commentary.
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Reuter
Tokio
Turaday
Shado
Port Arthur
Taku
China
Shidehara
British Legations Push For Mines Removal At Tientsin
The legations guiding protocol power in Tientsin order naval commanders to demand removal of all mines from the channel within three days and cessation of interference with foreign shipping or face action. Some argued for sterner measures, while the British Legation favored leniency unless foreign foes are actually threatened.
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Reuter
Legations
Protocol
Tientsin
Toklo
River Tragedy Drowns Sixteen Women in Collision
Salabo report says yesterday afternoon a motor boat with 18 women passengers collided with a trawler near Tokio. Forty six women were drowned and two were seriously injured. The trawler was severely damaged and the fate of the motor boat is unknown, presumed sunk.
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Tokio
Salabo
Politician Injured In Motor Car Collision
Sydney report says well known parliament member Mr W Hi Pitsimons MLA was struck by a motor car today. He is in a critical condition with a fractured skull after the collision.
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Sydney
Pariiment
W. Hi. Pitsimons
State Bank Trouble and Floating Dock Project Update
Reports from Adelaide and Sydney indicate progress on the State Bank job at Pirle Street despite earlier threats and cost estimates. Officials say substantial work is underway with about £500,000 cost cited and new floating dock developments connected to the project.
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Adelaide
Tuvailuy
York
Sydney
Pirle Street
Newcastls
Australians' 30000 mile round trip attempt by two riders
William Ken, 19, and Len Jones, 20, from Sydney reached Melbourne after starting in March on an Indian Scout. They plan to continue to Adelaide while carrying ample gear, tents, blankets, and supplies, aiming to cross Australia on a long, rugged route.
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Idkime
Australia
Moor Cyele
William Ken
Len Jones
Syd
Melbourne
Hey
Sydney
eWie
Jones
New South Wales
Melbourny
Adelaide
Australian patents succeed on oil engine design
The British and Empire patents for the Priend-Bentley Diesel type of oil engine, invented in Melbourne, have all been granted, with others on the way as the completion of the new design proceeds.
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Reuter
London
Melbourne
Messarge
Popular Pastor Returns to Solomon Town Ministry
After a Methodist Church conference in Adelaide, Rev Frank H. French of Suliaen Western Australia was invited to return to Selomoptown to succeed Rev J. Andrews. The unanimous Sept meeting extended the invitation and French accepted, recalling his five productive years in Solomon town. He plans to begin duties this year and resume work with Solomon town and Pirie congregations.
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Methodist Church
Adelaide
Frank H. French
Suliaen
Western Australia
J. 8. Andrews
Selomoptown
J. 4. Andrews
St. French
South Australia
Sulumtuntown
French
Ontayn
Centleman Mil
Solomontown
Pirie
Solomon Town
St Mark's Annual Meeting of St Sharks Club
The annual meeting of the St Sharks Football club, led by Mr J Ahern, drew about 35 at the Federal Hotel last night. Officers for the coming season were elected, with patronage from T P Miller and Rev Pather O Rourke, secretary Mr J Ahern, and other posts filled. Training starts March 30 and delegates instructed to vote for a local umpire.
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St. Sharks Football Club
Me J. Ahern
Federal Hotel
Seasoq
T. P. Miller
Pather O'Rourke
J. Ahern
Aloe
P. Olen
Adewotes
Mesera
Cookbury
A. J. Zubrinich
A. Kitson
J. Curry
A. J Ryan
S. Newman
Senars Kearns
W. Sylvay
J. Je i
Ell
A. Gaines
Ww. Hutchinson
W. Sylvey
Mesars
J. W. Murphy
A. Daines
Local sports committee sets 4 p.m. admission and tea plan
The meeting fixed admission for local matches at 4 with school children free. It was decided to organize afternoon tea for spectators and a dance on Wednesday April 28. Officials listed include captains, umpires, timekeepers, and committee members.
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Fer
Flinders
Fli
Eee
O. Krante
Gout L Clarke
H.W. Hbuul
Huet
H. Cor
B.S. Piper
W. Z. Keane
Vsmodarlet
A. R. Mercom
Zinc Concentrates Losses Cited Over British Contract
The House of Commons heard that the government contract to purchase Australian zinc concentrates would expire on June 30, 1930. Robert Burton stated the net loss to March 1934 was £1,700,000 as prices paid fluctuated with the market price of spelter, making total loss indeterminable.
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House of Commons
Robert Burton
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