Basic Wage Debate Shapes Wage Rise Costs
Adelaide observers assess a proposed sevenpence daily basic wage rise and its effect on the cost of living. Employers' Federation figures warn wholesale grocers and producers face higher costs, likely pushing increases through to shoppers. The Wages Board may convene within weeks to set a daily rate around 13/8 for male workers, with industry groups noting mixed support and concerns over passing costs to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
K- Boykett
Employers’ Federation
T. P. Howard
Wright
Board of Tiplustry
Wtak
US Naval Construction Tundon and the House of Commons Debate
A confused OCR passage discusses a US Naval Construction topic, Mr Harris drawing attention, and references to the House of Commons. It mentions American authority, a vote about a cup, tavern issues, and a court case related to cruise matters. The fragment references President Coolidge and Grover Cleveland era figures in a political discussion.
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Tundon
Weithesdas
Tylus House
Commons
Dolm Harris
Prestear Coolie
Alwass
Farone
Perth Murder Inquest Hears Osbourne Park Hotel Details
The Perth inquest into taxi driver John ONeill's death at Crawley on April 5 heard Miss Mury Coombe describe Auburn's hotel room. She reported a strange overcoat and a small wrapped parcel under the bed. She also noted dark clothes soaking in the bath as Auburn claimed washing. The hearing adjourns until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
John O'Neil
Swart
Auburn
Crawley
Sant
Railway Smash Inquiry At London Accident
A Wednesday inquiry into the London Euston railway disaster on April 26 reports four deaths and about 50 injuries. Officials discuss signals and command decisions as investigation details emerge, with figures and statements from witnesses and conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiter
London
Euston
Sigalina Chambers
My. Pringle
Budget debate cites McKenna duties as Liberal support price
In London during Budget discussion Sir Robert Horne says abolition of the McKenna duties underpins Liberal support. Mr Thomas refutes Conservative empire jealousy, noting Imperial Conference resolutions moving to action. Labour backs amendments to extend McKenna duties to May 1925.
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Reuter
London
House of Co
Robert Horne
Thomas
Asleaso
Labor Party
Wages Log at Broken Hill Faces Arbitration
Broken Hill unions report a refused April 23 demand log from mining managers and consider arbitration. Meetings of Engine drivers, Firemen, and a special Miner’s Union session are planned as ballots and further talks loom. Industry mood is placid, fearing a strike led by a militant minority could push workers toward oiling arbitration rather than concessions.
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Broken Hill
Combine Unions
Combined Unions Committee
Industrial and Political Council
Federatd
Trades and Laborers’ Union
Arbitration Tribunal
Australia
Xu Call
Liberal Budget Support Marks Liberal Liberal Party Split
The Liberal Budget shifts relations with the Government as a party meeting led by Mr Asquith ends with general support for the Budget. Disappointment is voiced over social reforms. Asquith says the Free Trade Budget sets Liberals against the Conservatives and shapes action.
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Liberal Party
Asquith
Labor Party
Stock Market Buoyant Amid Budget Reforms Rumors
London stock exchanges show gains as traders react to labor government pressure and proposed tax changes. Sugar futures rise on demand hopes and anticipated policy shifts. Dominion leaders warn of potential disruption to British industry unless imperial budget unity and preferential trade measures are reassessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
London
Pete Pyrg
Alton Honiton
Labor Speech Sparks Natal Campaign In Town Hall
In Durban on Wednesday Colonel Creswell and Mr. Boydell addressed a crowded Town Hall meeting launching the Labor Party campaign in Natal. Creswell accused General Smuts of appealing to British racial feeling and secessionist aims, while praising Hertzog’s stance. He urged mining rights to revert when not exercised, a ban on contract labor, land tax on land-holding companies, and a State bank. Boydell defended the Nationalist Labor pact and criticized Smuts for not upholding major issues, arguing the government panders to financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Labor Party
Natal
Creswell
Boydell
Smuts
Hertzog
South Africa
Libel trial over Gandhi and Anarchy opens in London
In a King's Bench libel action in London Sir Michael O'Dwyer sues Sir Sankaran Mair over allegations in Gandhi and Anarchy. Pleadings claim the words were defamatory and untrue while supporting truth. Counsel call the Amritsar actions a black mark and reference Dyer and Chelmsford with remarks on coercion and approval. Hearing adjourned.
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Reuter
London
India
King’s Bench
Michael O'Dwyer
Punjab
Sankaran Mair
Secretary of State For India
S. Mair
Gandhi
Plainntiff
General Dyer
Amritsar
Lord Chelmsford
Share
Union Officials Charged in Port Lyttelton Conspiracy Case
Two Seamen's Union officials were charged with conspiracy in the Port Lyttelton hold up case and were granted an eight week adjournment to prepare their defense at the Auckland High Court. Bail was set with sureties, and ten more men left the steamer Kurovla, making 24 aboard. the vessel is unlikely to sail before Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Straiger Port Lyttelton
AU Atth High Court
Seamen's Union
Adelaide state politics reshapes railways committee roles
In Adelaide on Thursday the Executive Council filled a vacancy from retirement, appointing Messer Gare and FP W Birrell to the Railway Standing Committee. J F Shea, visiting in Australia, faced questions over a £200 steel trolley purchase, clarified as part of contract investigations rather than a new theme.
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Adelaide
Messer Gare
W. Birrell
Haily
Executive Council
M . Guan
J. Jelley
Hallurin
Railways Committee
Sheukye
Meanwillie
W. &. Nabingon
Chaipman
J. F. Shea Vilet
Awerlea
Dulley
Shea Iy
Amelia
le Hay
MR BRUCE ADDRESSES IMPERIAL TRADE MARKETS GAP
Mulbourne, finarshay My Agnee, speaking at a dinner, urged Britain to adopt Imperial balance as Australia must seek markets beyond Great Britain. He urged Canada and the Commonwealth trade discussion, noting England’s recent decision pushes Australia to seek outlets in other countries for its goods.
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Mulbourne
Finarshay
Agnee
Great Britain
Australis
Canada
Domin-ion
Commonwealth
Donatdr Wilson
Plac
Dana
England
Australia
Tate
Terific Storm Sweeps U S South With 43 Dead
A terihe cyclone sweeps the Southern States causing 43 deaths and property damage over a million dollars. Heavy winds ruin crops destroy mills blow down dwellings and sever lines of communication. Red Cross uses railways to move relief to stricken villages while motor convoys transport supplies. Casualties expected to rise to hundreds as the storm shows no sign of abating.
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Atlanta
Red Cross
Origins of Modern Theatre and Newspapers in Restoration Era
The piece notes the rise of theatre post Restoration with first actresses on stage in 1664 and tracks poetry, satire led by Dryden, and the birth of modern newspapers with Defoe after the 1683 Revolution. It connects public demand for news to Civil War reporting and the emergence of leading articles.
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Gluscow Weekly Herald
W. Renwick
Shakespeare Company
Pepys
Dryden
Defoe
Fire on steamer City of Singapore extinguished in Adelaide
Fireman James Hickey remains missing since the steamer City of Singapore explosion. Police search continues as two gangs of waterside workers rig gear to unload cargo. Divers examine port side while Lloyds engineer orders three pumps to refloat the vessel and pump out water.
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Avelaide
James Hickey
City of Singl
Waterpolice
KR. Booth
Aifles
Planclothes
Davis
Ily
City of Singapore
George James Anderson
Adelaide
Fremont
Board of Reference
Dunbar
Singapore
Lloyds Engiaeer
Adelie Steamshin Company
Ile
Round Australia Airmen Delayed at Carnarvon Start
Airmen Goble and Bluig Office McTiayre, part of the Round Australia journey, arrived at Carnarvon at 4.15 yesterday. Two burst engine valves required attention delaying the start, now planned for daylight to Geraldton and Fremantle.
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Carnarvon
McTiayre
Australia
Omierrow Wings
Trotsky Urges Britain to Break With Soviet Pact
M Trotsky told Bolkhoi Theatre audience in London that a British Labour Government, if bold, should seize the opportunity to end the treaty with Soviet Russia. He argued joint Russian wealth and British know how could pressure Europe, and accused Ramsay MacDonald of suppressing Afghanis tan struggle and increasing Britain's military burden.
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Reuter
London
Europe
M. Trotsky
Spa
Russia
Britain
Ramsay MacDonald
Afghanistan
NSW Crew Complains of Adelaide Rowing Facilities
The New South Wales Interstate eight complained of appalling conditions after last Saturday’s race in Adelaide and criticized housing and the ban on F. J. Hasemer. Conference chairman Mr W G Auld defended Port River course and stated arrangements were the best possible with full consideration given to Hasemer’s exclusion.
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Adelaide
New Wales
Sydney
F. J. Hasemer
Rowing Association
W. G. Auld
Port River
Hanemer
Avi
Broadcasting and gramophone fears from Sir Landon Ronald
Sir Landon Ronald warns that broadcasting and gramophone records fail to compare with live music. He expresses fear that audiences stay home, hurting concert attendance and book publishers, despite praise for technology. He cites a London publisher fearing reduced sales as listeners switch to home entertainment.
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Ike Broadcasting
Gramophone
Landon Ronald
Paterfémillas
Hite 1
Wh Broadcasting Ompany
Hn Fusic
London
Lawton
New Barcelona Shipbuilding Firm Backed by Krupps
A new shipbuilding company named the Naval Union of Levant has been founded in Barcelona under Krupps sponsorship. Fully subscribed capital, 10 shares offered publicly, plans include building warships locomotives and merchant vessels if conditions permit.
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Madrid
Reuter
Naval Union’ of
Levant
Barcelona
Krupps
Tasmanian rainfall record noted in Launceston report
A Tasmanian weather note from Launceston records heavy rain with 1,935 points fell across 25 days in April. The year totals 3,528 points with over 80 wet days, marking a notably wet period on the west coast.
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Adelaide
Tasmania
Zeeban
Launceston Tas
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