Wheat Pool Finance Hitches Face Adelaide Deputation
A deputation from the County Party met Mr Gain Bremite in Adelaide to urge federal guarantee for wheat pool payments while banks delay new finance. Speakers warned of potential state guarantees if the Commonwealth balks, stressing the pool’s value and urging prompt action from authorities.
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Adelaide
Gain
Bremite
South Australia
Eulikiibie Silapans
Paul
Eakers
P. Blesing
J. H- Chapman
Mha
Fom McMillne
Ex Constables Boycotted in Melbourne Cabinet Shows Strain
Fragmentary report notes Sir J W Macay criticizing special police forces as ex constables refuse to work, citing pressure and threats amid a trade dispute. Officials advise proceeding with caution as tensions rise in Melbourne's security briefings.
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Melbolane
Wednesda Tounea
J. W. Macay
Elven
Perth Murder Inquest Reads Auburn Statement
The inquest into taxi driver John O'Neil's murder heard Auburn's signed account. He says on April 4 he stayed home until 6 45 p m then went to the Grand Theatre for a film, wandered the city, found an overcoat, and later was involved in an injury near Leederville before boarding the tram. He details encounters with officers and notes missing clothing despite later identification by detectives.
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Perth
Auburn
John O'Neil
Wea
Inques
Purdue
Stern Park
Atrigh
Grand Theatre
Marquis-street
Ashoros Park
Polley
Rane Mcphee
Oshorne Park
Aubmeh
Ottis Hue
Titan
Doyle
Auburn Zai
Obituary: Suetieujang Gineurstances Dies at 37
An obituary notes the death yesterday of Suetieujang Gineurstances at age 37. He was connected with the Fruglery firm for years and perished after five days of illness, leaving a widow Mrs Cowley and six children. The funeral is planned for Monday afternoon at Hisdon Park.
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Alsiun
Hallermidkyte
Cawhes
Pnuumania
Uchey
Kadins
WL Gowley
Hove Tov
Harpaz Havi
Mio Das
Cowley
Port Ping Sonce
Cowles
Hisdon Park
Loom in Weddings in Auckland Sees Leap Year Boom
Readable notices show a surge in weddings in Auckland on a Leap Year influenced by favorable timing. The article notes heightened registrations and discussable patterns across months, comparing current trends with the previous year.
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Auckland
Land at Canberra debate in British Parliament
In the House of Commons Mr Harris challenged an Inland Revenue advertisement offering land near Canberra, calling it a doubtful security. Mr Graham and Mr Thomson defended budget measures, emphasizing imperial sugar interests and colonial preferences amid debates on revenue and empire policy.
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Reuter
London
House of Commons
Jobn Harris
Commissioners of Inland Revenue
Monshy
Ganberra
Graham
Finaneral
the Treasury
Harris
Gowham
Harris Rm
Eure
Thomson
Tie
Ormsby Gore
Themes
Snowden
Beltish
TA Vets
Clearing mine by air locks in Beilbird mine
In Sydney a new method to purge poisonous gases is under trial at the Beilbird mine. Air locks are being built every 44 yards. the first lock was completed today by the exploration party. Fans sweep the tunnel mouth to vent foul air as work progresses systematically. The bodies of lead miners lie deep inside, and recovery will take a long time.
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Sydney
Beilbird
Australia
Rainfall Record Pounds Town With Heavy Deluge
In Tunisiail Queensland residents endure unprecedented weather as the four month period ending in April records 73 feet of rainfall. Local authorities warn of flood risks while residents assess damage and recovery plans amid ongoing downpours.
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Sydney
Tunisiail
Queensland
Admiral praises Australian sailors in wartime tribute
Sydney report quotes an admiral praising Australian sailors as among the finest in the world. He notes their endurance and skill, while mentioning the departure of a party aboard the Nur Kunda for England. The tribute underscores strong Allied naval morale.
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Sydney
Hoture
England
Adalson
Stawell footballer charged with wife murder
In Melbourne on Wednesday at the Court in Stawell John Gray appeared on a charge of murdering his wife. The Crown alleges he knelt, aimed a pistol at her, and fired. Gray, a prominent Stawell footballer, pleaded not guilty and was remanded until May 15.
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Melbourne
Stawell
John Gray
Crown
Gray
Squizzy Taylor Faces Harboring Charge At Melbourne Court
Squizzy Taylor appeared at the criminal court in Melbourne on a harboring charge connected to Angus Murray's Geelong jail escape. Defense argued Murray's evidence was needed for a fair trial. The jury, unable to reach a verdict after a lengthy deliberation, was ordered locked up for the night.
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Melbourne
Squizzy” Tayor
Uhe
Angus Murray
Geelong
Shelton
Taylor
Murray
Wolnarski
Woinarski
Death by Poison in Sydney Case at West Maitland Court
In Sydney today John Nidley of Kurrt Kur failed to appear at West Maitland Court on a serious charge. A search of his residence revealed his dead body, with death attributed to poisoning.
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Sydney
Weilnesuiy
John Nidley
Antnar
West Mailand Gourt
Girl Bandit Sentenced With Husband In New York
Australian Press Association reports a girl bandit and her husband were sentenced in New York, each receiving long terms. The pair hid from shopkeepers and triggered a major citywide crime wave inquiry.
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Australian Press Association
New York
National strike looms as building workers vote
The Daily Herald reports a national strike affecting about 500000 workers in the building trade seems inevitable. Operatives rejected a proposal of 44 an hour versus 24 demanded and voted for strike action. The date was fixed but details remain unclear as the plan is set to proceed.
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Reutor's Service
London
Daily Herald
Strike of Coolies Halts Docks in Rangoon
Reuters reports a near standstill at Rangoon docks as coolies strike for higher pay. Strikers demand increased rates, stenographers offered a two month postponement, but authorities rejected the proposal.
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Reuter
Rangoon
Colles
Feo
Dame Nellie Melba Praises Adelaide Orchestra
Dame Nellie Melba told the Adelaide audience she did not expect Australia to give such fine music. She praised the women of Australia for their merit in the orchestra and encouraged hard work for success. She was welcomed by Professor Harold Davies and accompanied by Lady Bridges.
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Adelaide
Australia
Tme Nelsie Melba
Conservatorium of Music
Adelaide University
W.H. Foote
Nellie
Harold Davies
Conservatorium
Lady Bridges
Federal Parliament Opens as Melbourne Debates Armament and Bounties
The House of Representatives grants leaves of absence to Hughes and McDonald. Ministers discuss naval disarmament, Canadian transport, and fruit marketing. Gregory moves to adjourn over wire netting duties. debate on the Canned Fruit Bounty and sugar bounty continues. The Senate advances the Brandy Bill with progress reported. Bankruptcy Bill in committee.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Hughes
McDonald
Lazzarini
Page
New South Wales
Bruce
Charlton
Coolidge
Parker Marloney
Commonwealth
Colelian
Canada
United States
Grégory
Chapman
Australia
Mle
Foster
Ife
Seabrook
Tasmania
Treasur
Senate
Adelaide Wemysday Railways Committee meets at Parliament House
Adelaide meeting of the Wemysday Juniors of the Railways Standing Committee reviewed realising as many petitions as possible before the new committee. Members discussed proposed lines from Wanbarat to Port Pirie and other routes, and planned an inspection visit on May 26 to update evidence and assess routes from Paskeville and Maitland.
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Adelaide
Wemysday Muniors
Parliament House
A. W. Robinson
Curt
J. H. Cooke
M.D. Nichails
J. Reidy
Carr
Dew
Nicholls
Reidy
Hegret
Robinson
Wan Barat
Port Pirhy
Pusheville
Stultharat
Wiltunga
Mypoladea
Yonkatitia Naldta
Cupeytile
Ghundada
Stoke Gorner
Poochyra
Stoke Verner
Mount Cooper
Martinia
Kntityr Hock
Booleby
Wil Jowts
Fowler Bay
Munitradé
Wookata
Russell
Kowalk
MacDonnell
Gowell
Almbu
Port Blwontiy
Cuminina
Como
Paskeville
Maitland
Bahra schooner with explosives ashore near Garden Island
The three masted Bahra bound Melbourne to Launceston with two sacks of explosives ran aground north of Garden Island during a gale. An attempt to re float at high water failed. The position is described as dangerous for the craft and crew risks.
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Launceston
Melbourne
Launcceston
Bahra
Garden Island
Ulster Border Problem Debate in Ulster Parliament
Sir James Oral told Ulster Parliament the British government could not be asked to appoint a representative on the commission proposed to report on the Northern Ireland boundary.
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Wouters
James Oral
Northern Ireland
Deer Crisis Hits Dominion as Deer Numbers Surge
The Dominion faces widespread damage from deer destruction across Derriage. Estimates suggest about 300,000 deer roam the region with rapid growth, threatening sheep production and agricultural capacity.
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Wellington 'X
Dominion
London land area figures compiled for admin regions
The City of London spans 675 acres while the administrative County of London covers 74 816 acres and Greater London totals 443 424 acres.
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City of
London
County of
Greater London
Government stance on arbitration overlap proposal
Premier J Gunn outlined government opposition to curtailing Federal Arbitration Court powers. He warned South Australia might lose its state tribunal if federal scope narrowed. He noted past attempts to abolish state arbitration and the risk to workers without a tribunal. The government plans to bring all public services within arbitration, but form remains undecided.
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Adelaide
J. Gunn
Arbitration Court
Gunn
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Labor
Federal Arbitration Court
South Australia
Commonwealth Court
Invitations Issued for Union Conference at Broken Hill
Broken Hill invites issued for a union conference to discuss united action amid the crisis. The Political and Industrial Council plans a meeting on Sunday May 48 at 10 am to set deliberations and invite participation from workers and unions. The Laborers Union and Workers' Industrial Union show varied willingness to engage.
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Broken Hill
UNION
Bnoken
Forday
Garpeters
Jolerd
Uelvig
Mont Vale
Crisia
Wwe
Laborers
Jason
Sieface
Indiabetal
Iris
Workers’ Industria
Brighton Aquarium to Be Demolished for Garden Site
Brighton Aquarium in England, long visited by hundreds of thousands of children, is slated for demolition. The site will be converted into a garden space, ending its days as a public attraction.
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Brighton Aquarium
Eng
City of Singapore Fire Disaster Update Finds Hose Coupling
In the No 1 hold near the fireman's axe site a hose coupling and spanner were found. Fireman Hickey's fate is suspected. axes worn on belts show burn damage. Divers and engineers work to assess damage as wreck salvaging continues. The crew awaits payment and potential passage home. Inquest on Fireman Greenman continues with evidence gathering.
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Adelaide
Singapore
Hickey
A. A. Fairweather
Lloyds Engineer
West Hartlepool
Davis
Greenman
Victorian Politics Clash Over Railway Committee Nominees
In the Legislative Assembly the government faced a setback as its nominees for the Railway Standing Committee were rejected while two party nominees were elected. Opposition leader Prendergast then moved to argue the government had lost confidence, citing failed relief for road users, lack of a cohesive policy for road construction and marketing, and inadequate health administration. Premier Sir Alexander Peacock adjourned the session.
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Melbourne
Legislative Assembly
Ite
Pia Party
Prendergast
Alexander Peacock
Lous
Barrier Mines More Men Employed Grows at Broken Hill
Broken Hill workers record higher employment as April totals rise to about 9000, surpassing March. The report lists job counts across districts and mines including North, Junction, South and Central areas with multiple shafts and blocks showing steady gains in April work.
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Broken Hill
Junction
Australian woman offers to join Bobby Leach over Niagara Falls
Mrs Kingsbury an Australian tourist now in Jacksonville writes to Bobby Leach proposing to join his fate ascent over Niagara Falls in a specially made rubber ball with her taking half the proceeds. The stunt aims to recreate the controversial feat and attract public attention.
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Repter
Niagara Falls
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