Tram Strike Proposals Made in Melbourne Conference
Melbourne Friday reports say a tramway dispute conference led by Sir Alexander Pea continued amid calls to settle terms. Proposals require striking workers to reapply for reemployment, while the grip over Whost refused to track no special constable student remains unclear. Negotiations proceed as workers have yet to return to work though further talks are planned.
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Melbourn
Partes
Trumway
Alexander Pea
Tent Weing
Uvisu
Howard
Mothers Day Observed with White Flowers in Pirie Town
A town wide Mothers Day observance is planned in Pirie tomorrow with flowers distributed before 10 am. The custom honors mothers and follows the idea of wearing white flowers to church, with flowers to be shared at Solomontown Pirie West and nearby areas.
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Pirie To-Morow
Mathers
Mies Mins Jarvis
Philatelphia
Solomontown
Pirie West
Rilundale
Male Voice Choir Concert Tonight at FoWela’s
The male voice choir performs tonight in Port Pirie previewing new voices and seasoned rehearsals. Patrons can expect a refined program as the ensemble showcases improving harmony and stage presence.
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FoWela
Pevnulayk
Hiv
Bar
Inquest into Railway Fatality
An inquest into a railway death opened amid evidence that a crowd filled the carriage and witnesses saw the door panel swing open. The coroner adjourned for further evidence evaluation as new testimony was heard regarding the door mechanism and the carriages involved.
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Notn
Gilaieit
Naval Estimates Debate Shapes Dockyard Policy in Commons
In London the House of Commons debated naval estimates focusing on disarmament versus dockyard readiness. Mr Amery urged modernising at least one dockyard east of Suez, while Mr Ammon noted openness to American anti armament conference moves and studied effects of higher power weapons on dockyard strategy. Public welfare around dockyards and options to sell Hendbrid or Inverness for commercial use were discussed.
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London
House of ‘Commons
Singapore
Amery
Admiralty
Suez Canal
Ammon
American Senate
Britain
Baldwin Motion Seen as Vote of Censure In Commons
A motion by Conservative leader Mr Baldwin to remove McKenna duties during distress is to be discussed on May 12. Government treats it as a vote of censure as Liberal support appears wavering. McKenna duties and motor tax changes are outlined. Wireless policy awaited with cabinet to announce Empire wireless decisions.
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Reuter
Empireireless
Useful Gifts for Mothers Day Card
A compact listing of gift ideas for Mothers Day, noting alt 51a references and varied calendar notations. The fragment mentions items likely suitable for gifting and hints at sizes or codes in bracketed formats.
Council's Investment May Be Criticised
At Pirie Town Council meeting Dr Geddes attacked a council motion to deposit £1000 of Electric Light money for six months. Debate centered on whether the funds should go to Bank of Adelaide or Commonwealth Bank. The mayor backed the six month fixed deposit and the motion passed after a casting vote, despite opposition from Geddes and others.
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Dey
Carri
Threadgold
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Dd Menon
Anne
Clack
Gladstone Plans Memorial Debt Free Handover Event
A public meeting at Soldiers' Memorial Hall in Gladstone set plans for Gladstone Day to wipe out the debt on the Memorial Buildings and transfer them to the Institute. The newly elected Mayor C O Bennett presided, committees were formed, and a Ladies meeting and stalls were proposed. Mothers' Day buttonholes from Gladstone Methodist Church will support church memory reminders.
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Institute
C O. Bennett
M. Botting
Davies
Gladstone Methodist Church
Chennell
Methodists and World Peace Urged at Conference
At the Methodist Episcopal general conference Mr W Mc Cucheon urged united world brotherhood and radio outreach with Britain and Australia. He said, You lead and we will follow, let us forge ancient grudges toward peace.
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Reuter
Springfield
A.S
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
W. McCucheon
Melbourne
Britain
Australia
United Brotherhood
Soviet Delegation Delays in London
Reported delays at the Anglo Soviet conference in London stir speculation. The Daily Telegraph hints Rathgay MacDonald questions Soviet intentions as Moscow wavers on finalizing a deal. MacDonald may push for an ultimatum if internal dissent among delegates is overcome.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Rathgay MacDonald
Moscow
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MacDonald
Australian Press Association
Stondon
McKenna Duties Debated by Conservative Deputation
A mainly Conservative Parliamentary Industrial group pressed Chancellor Snowden to continue the McKenna duties. They cited countrywide harm from their removal and linked staffing cuts to the government’s abolition decision. Snowden questioned the arguments and reserved his reply until the Commons debate, leaving the deputation with no hopeful impression. He said he could not meet with individual motor industry bodies but would arrange interviews via trade unions.
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London
Snowden
House of Commons
Australian Scouts Prepare for Empire Jamboree in England
Adelaide hosts a civic welcome for riflemen and Boy Scouts heading to Great Britain aboard the Largs Bay. Lord Mayor J J Glover greeted 75 Scouts from New South Wales and 22 from Queensland, in khaki uniforms bearing badges and a large Australian flag. They depart tomorrow to participate in the Empire jamboree in England.
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Great Britain
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Mayyr
Queensland
Wy Rn
J. Glover
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Ald
Johnstone
Wales
L.A
Largs Bay
England
Party Adrift In Launch Off Algeland Coast
A Friday night party of four with two children on a launch ran into a severe accident. The vessel lost its rudder, the masts strained, and the ports stove in during a long sea passage. After 41 hours without food they sent a distress signal using a torn shirt tied to the mast. The chief officer of the steamer Corina witnessed the signal and, with great difficulty, rescued the exhausted party as they lay soaked and near collapse after two nights at sea.
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Algeland
Lave Avon
Corina
Hollywood Motion Pictures At Coo-ee Tonight
Amusements note that Paramount’s production Hollywood by James Cruze, not propaganda, offers real backstory with stars, directors, and production staff. Merry-Go-Round from Universal arrives soon, portraying a peasant girl and a prince in Vienna amid postwar collapse and social change.
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Suee
Hollywood
Paramount
Tore
Actrsser
Prater
Coney Island
Vienna
Austria
Federal Parliament debates wire netting and dairy industry reforms
Melbourne report shows Prime Minister Bruce backing merit based Commonwealth appointments and Senator Pearce's views on special funds. Debate covers Canberra Administration Bill, board structure for railways, NSW grant delays, and Canberras status. Senate passes Northern Territory Representation Bill and moves second reading of the Contended Fruit Bill. adjournments follow.
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Manning
Pearce
Commonwealth
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Corser
Parker
Geelong
Gregory
Thompson
New South Wales
Inverell Board
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Yates
Canbersas
South Australia
Killen
Scullen
Blakeley
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Senate
Debator Grant
Victoria
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald Opens Empire Exhibition
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and Secretary for the Colonies Thomas inaugurate the Empire Exhibition Dress Lab. He lauds imperial unity and envisions an Empire Wireless service, stressing efficiency and low cost. He highlights the naval review and praises British moral strength and unity.
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Reuter
London
Ramsay MacDonald
Thomas
MacDonald
Adelaide Friday Market Inquiry Quiet at Wholesale Floors
In Adelaide a Friday inquiry at the wholesale market was quiet with good supplies on offer. The Vegetable Section saw brisk demand for produce including tomatoes pears grapes and cabbage. Prices ranged from 2/6 to 8/ per dozen or case depending on item.
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Adelaide
Vuplia
Cycling Today at Recreation Ground Races
Two cycling events are held today during football intervals at the Recreation Ground. Handicaps announced by club official TI Cavenett include Colts race with J Thompson at 40 yds and a list of riders with varying rearward starts, and the Senior race with W Knibbs Jon Celag and F Stevens among entrants. A new Biograph Machine has been installed at the Alhambra Theatre.
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H. V. Merline
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J. Lavesington
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W. Miller
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C.” McLaughlin
C. Sukke
R_ Wellington
Gooley
J. Kennedy
W. Knibbs
F. Stevens
McLaughli
Tamms
Broken Hill Wages Debate at Barrier Council Meeting
Reports from Broken Hill indicate mine managers did not advance wage increases or shorter hours after a Barrier Industrial and Political Council meeting at the Trades Hall. Union delegates delivered reports as instructed and only received them. In Germany, mass mine layoffs across Ruhr Upper Silesia and Saxony trigger a broader industrial war with about one million idle workers and daily costs near half a million pounds.
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Barrier Industrial and Political Council
Uion
Wound guilty for unlawfully wounding James Page at Loxton
In Loxton on March 22, James Page was unlawfully wounded. Charles McGuiness appeared in the Criminal Court before Justice Angus Parsons. he was remanded on own recognizance of £100 to await sentence. McGuiness had originally faced a charge of wounding Page with intent to murder.
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Adelaide
James Page
Loxton
Charles Mc Mness
Angus Parsons
Criminal Court
McGuiness
Page
Remand on Conversion Charge in Adelaide Case
Frank G. Polley, solicitor of Adelaide, charged with fraudulently converting £6000 held in trust for Mrs Kathleen Parker of Glenelg. The Adelaide Police Court remanded the case until May 23 for further proceedings.
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Adelaide
Frank G. Polley
Kathleen Parker
Glenelg
Arelaide
le Abbott
Private detective sentenced in Sydney court
At Darlinghurst sessions in Sydney, Ernest Baxter, a private detective, received a four year sentence after being found guilty of subornation of perjury regarding a witness as the week closed.
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Sydney
Darlinghurst
Ernest Baxter
Eurlai i
Pneumonia Serum Breakthrough Reported by Harvard Table
The Department of Health with Harvard University describes a pneumonia serum trial claiming safety and efficacy. Professor Kelton and Dr Felton report successful trials in animals and humans, noting reduced death rates and strong immune responses, despite historic concerns over serums.
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Department of Health
Harvard University Vedat
Stel H Ta
BR Kelton
Harvards
Somsea
Felton
Free Books for Tasmiaska Pupils Under Review
Education Minister Me. Tull weighs extending free school books to high schools and junior technical and domestic schools. A cabinet inquiry follows a cost report by Director McCoy showing primary costs at £49,313 and total all-level costs around £62,140 with proposals to target grades 5, 7, 8, and 9.
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Adelaide
Tull
Tasmiaska
Outback
Hill
McCoy
Justice Commercial
Global Briefs From London To Washington Across News Wires
A London dispatch reports Sir James Craig urging Ulster boundary resolution either by dropping the issue or settling by agreement. George Lansbury and Labor MPs form a study group on empire affairs to consider Dominions welfare and visiting exchanges. An Eastbourne murder case delays further autopsy findings by Sir Bernard Spilsbury. In the U.S. Senate Senator Lodge proposes a substitute to Harding’s world court plan, seeking a Hague conference to establish a 16-nation international court with 12 judges and four deputy judges, separate from the League of Nations.
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James Craig
Ulster
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Cosgrave
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House of Commons
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Eastbourne
Miss Kaye
Bernard Spilsbury
Sie
Yebe Janerat
Lodge
American Senate
Harding
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International Court of Justice
League of Nations
Mount Special Hollywood at Co Tonight
A Paramount Special titled Hollywood airs tonight at Co featuring all the film stars. Local fans are urged to catch the showcase and see top screen icons in one event.
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Co Tonight
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