Quorna Held Up as Labor Shortage Delays West Coast Cargo
Adelaide steamer Quorna faces delay due to Waterfront Workers’ strike. With no labor at ports, Adelaide Steamship Co cannot load 300 bags of barley destined for nine West Coast ports. Efforts to recruit alternate gangs failed as workers refused to transfer. The Quorna remains idle awaiting resolution and possible Industrial Court intervention.
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Mired LeMessurier
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Coast Steamships Ltd
Industrial Court
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Kerry
Naval squadron ships damaged in Melbourne incident
A Melbourne report says a naval squadron sustained damage with many British warships bearing the marks. Several vessels were missing items seized by souvenir hunters while others traveled toward Bendigo by road. Local people reported activity along the train line as the scene drew attention.
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Crew for Fordsdale Sydney Preparations for Pordsdale Voyage
Crew for the steamer Pordsdale at Fordsdale Sydney faced tension as Commonwealth Line management held a firm stance. The vessel was moved to Cackatoo Island today with cargo untouched due to crew fatigue. Late today officials announced limited vacancies for sailors and engineers, and the ship is slated to sail tomorrow.
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Weansone
Pordsdale
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Cackatoo Island
Reamen
Melbourne Loan Wot Closed and New Film Event
Melbourne notices a loan closing date not fixed yet while Treasurer Dr Page intends to keep the loan open. A re issue of a film features Charlie Chaplin in The Peterman at Cooee Yas next Monday, promising familiar humor.
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Charlie Chaplin
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Yas
Egu
US and Europe debate aid and peace efforts
Ambassadors from UK and France urge American help for lasting European peace. They warn against isolation and stress allied cooperation, with talks on reparations and European recovery advancing toward stable prosperity. American leaders signal cautious optimism about reaching concrete conclusions soon.
Prince of Wales Risks He Runs As Heir Attends Commons
The House of Commons debated whether a sovereign heir could meet representatives, amid concerns over the risks he faces. The Speaker noted the Mouse might guide the approach while stressing ministers of the Crown hold responsibility for safety and policy.
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Vic
The Lew Wagon in Oregon County Newsreel
The Theatre presents The Lew Wagon two nights more as a pioneering era epic about Amv. Hea’s bravest men crossing Oregon County. It blends hardship, triumph, and a love tale, praised as a grand screen achievement. Next week Charlie Chaplin’s The Fireman screens, a reissue retold and new.
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Singapore base decision shocks imperial stance
In London, Mr Ammon announces the Singapore base scheme is dropped, with Conservative leaders pledging to resume only if needed. Dominion views vary, Canada and Ireland preferring not to advise while Australia and New Zealand urge construction. General Smuts supports imperial policy for peace, as Australia and New Zealand offer funding and cooperation.
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Lords Back Abandonment Despite Disagreement
In the House of Lords a division of 56 to 19 upheld the government's abandonment of a naval scheme. Critics cited past Mediterranean maneuvers and a 1922 precedent, arguing the policy contradicted opposition concerns and noting similar exercises avoided due to the Dardanelles situation.
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Australian base urged for Singapore protection
Bruce cable to Mr Hamsay MacDonald states Australia regards the Singapore base as vitally necessary for adequate protection. The Melbourne report dated Wednesday records Australia’s view on strategic defense and the need for continued Pacific presence.
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Australia
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Cricket at Napier Report Eastern NSW Opposes Coast Eleven
The Napier match on Wednesday saw New South Wales facing East Coast with the innings paused at tea. Visitors stood at 7 for a low total as the main scorers Andrews 178, Hendry 109, and Kipmax 93 built the score.
Davis Cup admission denied for ex-enemy players abroad
The Lawn Tennis Association informs the United States it did not agree to admitting ex-enemy players from Avelria and Hungary to the Davis Cup. The decision was announced in London on Wednesday by the association amid ongoing debate over nationality and eligibility rules in international competition.
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United States
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Hungary
Sydney on brink as water supply tightens
Sydney faces severe water shortages with only months of storage left as the Water Board prohibits use of all hagas and imposes new restrictions to avert a crisis. The warning echoes previous drought fears and highlights ongoing conservation efforts by authorities.
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Large cargo of cars arrives in Brisbane from New York
The steamer Kansas arrived with what is described as the largest car shipment yet seen, carrying 900 winiotar cars and 1200 tons of Ford parts, destined for Brisbane.
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Ford
French Army Reorganization Aims for Rhine Front Defense
Paris reports M Fabre outlining the army reorganisation bill to form a frontier army capable of instantly creating a strong battle line beyond the Rhine. He contends national forces would support it, reserves lacking, and insists on material support to maintain frontline tanks and operations.
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Interstate lawn tennis finals pull strong crowds in Adelaide
In ideal conditions at Adelaide on Wednesday the Interstate lawn tennis meet produced many close contests in singles and doubles. O'Hara Wood showed peak form in mixed doubles with Miss Hamilton, while Rice and Miss Laney impressed in mixed play. Barker defeated Sullivan, Hood beat Mrs Hack, Rowe dominated Rolland, and the Victorians won most matches 18 games to 9 in the day’s play. rain interrupted several sets with Scott and Rainy delivering a hard fought tussle toward a 6-3 1-6 6-3 finish.
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Thomson
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Beseures
MEAT CONTRACTS The Commons Question On Tender Prices
In the House of Commons Mr P J Hannon asked for the price of the tenders quoted by a South American firm for a canned meat contract. Mr Walsh, Secretary of War, refused to depart from established confidential tender procedures. Hannon pressed for preference to domestic firms over foreign suppliers, while Walsh noted the question had already been considered.
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Will
Marin
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Stowaways Arrested After Waimate Port Call
Police boarded the vessel Waimate on arrival at Port Adelaide after three stowaways were found aboard following a voyage from Liverpool. The men will appear at Park Adelaide Police Court tomorrow. The ship called at Plymouth during the journey.
Trainer Fined After Ascot Pony Race Win
Sydney report covers a trainer fined after Valeis a 2 10 4 oy Tagore won a tie at Ascot pony meeting. Valeis claimed fourth consecutive victory but jockey weighed in four ounces light due to being unseated after weighing out. Stewards, led by Civ Nive, cautioned riders as cold cures and bath routines at the course are noted. See Charlie Chapin film reissue at Cooee Monday.
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Indian Bolsheviks On Trial In Delhi Court
Report from Cawnpore says eight Indians accused of Bolshevik conspiracy to set up a Communist International branch in India. Four absent, two out of the country. Prosecution says they sought to use the Workers and Peasants Association to sever India from Britain with an economic program. The plan allegedly aimed to control the Indian National Congress with Russian funds. Letters, pamphlets and newspapers were seized for court exhibit. The Intelligence Bureau filed a complaint against Indians conspiring to import Soviet aims. The Diother notes Turkestan unrest with Jumaid Khan clashing with Soviet troops amid looting.
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Melbourne High Court hears appeal on Murray murder conviction
The Victorian High Court heard counsels arguments for leave to appeal against the conviction of Angus Murray for the murder of bank manager T. Berriman at Glen Ie. proceedings not finished. In Gisborne, Robert Scott was found guilty of murdering a 12 year old girl at Makaraka and sentenced. Scott pleaded insanity through his mother's family, unable to control himself.
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Berriman
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Gis‘wiue
Makaraka
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Editor awarded damages in libel case
The jury in the Banco Court awarded Paul Lussich editor and proprietor of a suburban newspaper £10 damages against Jock Garden as TW McGristal. Lussich claimed £1000 for a bet published in a Communist newspaper. Costs certificate was refused.
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Body Identified in Lake Macquarie Mystery Ends
In Sydney a coroner ruled the drowned body found in Lake Macquarie as Harris after a dispute over identity. Mrs Webb had claimed the body was her missing husband, but police identified it as Hart, ending the case.
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Webb
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Rinderpest Eradicated in Western Australia
Melbourne dispatch reports Mr Hrave announced that restrictions tied to rinderpest have been removed as the disease is considered eradicated. The Federal Government granted £200 to Mr Robertson, the new man officer, for his work in stamping out the outbreak.
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Hrave
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Robertson
Earthquake Strikes Saghalien Island in Japanese Colony
A Tokyo message reports an earthquake disaster in Saghalien Island within a small Japanese community. Strong vertical and horizontal tremors caused collapsed homes and many casualties as the Nayort River rose afterward. Seismic activity centers near the Kurile Islands with relief efforts under way for the injured and homeless.
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French Spies Heavily Sentenced by Berlin Court
Blunz, a Swiss cinema manager, received four years penal servitude for espionage for France. Three German accomplices, two soldiers and a woman, drew thirteen years, two and a half years, and two years respectively. Brenz allegedly acted under French captain Darmont, head of the Basle espionage service, who faces trial at Leipzig on March VII. French authorities hold two prominent Germans as hostages for Darmont.
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Supreme Court
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Brenz
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Basle
Liepzig
Indian Finance Bill Blocked in Delhi Assembly
Lord Reading returned the Finance Bill to the Legislative Assembly with a recommendation to pass it without the salt duty. Nationalist leader Motiful opposed the bill and the Assembly refused its introduction, citing that demands for further constitutional reforms had not been conceded.
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Irish Blight Impacts Hills District Potato Crops
Market gardeners and potato growers in Hills district especially Mount Lofty and Piccadilly report heavy losses from Irish blight in Garvien variety crops with delicate skin. Prolonged warm, dry spells and recent irrigation prior to heavy rains enabled the disease, while non irrigated farms escaped. Some growers have lost up to half their harvest. No blight seen in Woodside Mount Barker or Mount Gambier yet. continued fine weather may halt spread.
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