Britain Under Strike Regime Spreads Amid Disturbances
Special to The Recorder reports Britain in a strike regime with vital services kept running though intermittent disturbances occur. In London debates in the House of Commons question laxity, while social unrest expands with dockers and rail crews striking. Incidents include attacks on police and specials, trains derailed near Bishop’s Stortford and Edinburgh, with several dead and many injured. authorities have ordered pubs closed in Poplar and dockers warned to cease work on British vessels.
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Britain
House OF Commons
Barking
Chester
Wigan
Barnsley
Bally Wnd
Newport
Scotland
Lraim
Deptford
Gricklewood
Camden Town
Trade Union Congress
Trade Union
Belfast
London
Poplar
Paper Supplies Show Strain in House of Commons
Special to The Recorder reports Mr Churchill answering questions on paper supplies. He said plans were being made for manufacture and import of newsprint as circulation of the British Gazette expands. He warned that restricting the current channel would hinder public information.
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Recorder
London
House of Commons
Jay
Churchill
British Gazette
Two Leaders Arrested in Emergency Act Crackdown
United Service reports in London that Prince of Waley outyf the volustest canteens in London. several men sworn in as special constables. W R Lowther and Bolton arrested for alleged breaches of the Emergency Act. remanded without bail. Northumberland Fusiliers moved to Glasgow. 6000 Bradford dyers called out due to resumed transport. Newcastle thieves arrest of seven after lorry strike.
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United Service
London
Munday
Prince of Waley
Pecress
WH Lowther
Durham
Gouneilior Bolton
Glaydon
Northumberland Fusiliers
Ulster
Rhineland
Glasgow
Bradford
Dyer Sparkes
Newcastle
Ranks swell as shipbuilders join strike wave
Report notes extending strike with 2,500,000 of 6,500,000 unionists out. Calls out vital services risk weakening strike funds. Political circles link Lloyd George attack to courting moderate Labour support. Liberals mostly back a firm stand while awaiting strike decision.
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Itede
Trade Union Congress
Unose
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Ile
Yata
Lord Oxford
Eary Grey
Sir John Simon
Next-Door Neighbors and the Argus Closure
Report notes government takeover of the Argus printing works near the Daily Merald site and the British Gazette demand provoking a piquant scene. The British Worker comments on a two-week strike with workers' varied reactions, Churchill described as super-editor, and employers' anger fueling melodramatic portrayals of revolutionary activity in a Sydney street incident.
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Speetch
the Recorder
London
Argus” Printing Works
British Gazette
Argus” Works
Merald
Ig Taw
Churchill
Gazelle
Giverts
Sydney
Indust
Remarkable Flight from Broken Hill to Sydney
The account describes a dramatic trip from Broken Hill to Sydney by air. Mr A Brook, reportedly injured with a broken back, undertakes the journey despite serious wounds. Report mentions hospital care, air route details, and crowds gathering at key points to witness the voyage.
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Broken Hill
Sydney
Annival in Sydwey. Sydney report on Crooks arrival
Crooks 24 from Broken Hill arrives in Sydney by aeroplane. The report notes a planned reception and mentions aid and planned medical or specialist consultation while in the city.
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Sydney
TostiMtihue Crooks
Broken Hill
Adelaide Rains Bring Market Shifts and Forecasts
Weather and market notes from Adelaide indicate rain reducing prices and easing demand. Experts, including E Drombey, anticipate lower retail prices as supplies improve. forecasts predict showers and improving conditions, with stock levels and regional production adjusting ahead of the season.
Why This Reticence in the Tous of Goymions Debates
Contorted passage reports a strike debate with references to Sir Clay orge, conciliation proposals in the Gazette, and a disputed letter from Avell-Joslin of Tannerbury. Mr Churchill criticizes mission mistakes and Labor’s role while newspapers consider publication rules and potential resumption of papers.
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Uunuur
Moody
Goymions
Clayorge
Gazette
Tannerbury
Lyon
Churchill
Muission
Yml
Labor Party
Churchi
Lloyd George
Food Convoys Regular and Troop Stationing Update
London reports government precautions in key points with tank and machine gun corps posted. Food convoys show 22 lorries the largest yet with milk enabled by silk pool stocks. Railways improving, one fifth of workers back, 4000 trains run, police control strong. South Wales sees no strikes collapsing. Attlee remarks on peace terms and Churchill suppression of messages.
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London
Moniklyst
Res
Company of
Civil Constabulary
South Wales
House of Commons
Attlee
Accidents at Edinburgh Reported By London Paper
There were three railway accidents today near Edinburgh. A passenger train collided with a goods train in a tunnel approaching the city. Two people were killed and several injured in the incidents. The report notes a grim morning for rail travel around Edinburgh.
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Bishop's Stovford
Londonwards
Newcastte
London
Edinburgh
Continental Strike Sought Denied at Ostend Conference
Special to The twcord reports judges deny a continental general strike sought by British readers. Ostend correspondence notes the International Labor Conference decision as not supporting the appeal. Hodges is referenced in the contested interpretation of events.
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Twcord
London
Judges
Celie
Inter
Hodges
Ree
Mexican Miners in Sympathy Stir Britain and Australia
Fragmentary report notes miners abroad show solidarity while British and Australian presses debate foreign labor, monetary tensions, and coal exports. It hints at Germans and foreigners limited by current values, with potential impact on shipping and fuel supply to England.
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Jtaly
Nestle
Britain
England
Behind the Scenes Labor Talks Hope for Quick Break in Deadlock
In London a Daily Telegraph correspondent reports ministers and miners seeking a formula acceptable to end the industrial deadlock. Laborites push for concessions while workers fear prolonged conflict unless a détente emerges within 24 to 48 hours. Herbert Samuel returns to London meeting miners and mineowners to broker a general plan with Trade Union Congress approval. Commander Kenworthy notes Central News was not forbidden to telegraph the primate sermon. government denies censorship claims.
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UNDUN
Daily Telegraph
House of Commons
London
Herbert Samuel
Cou
Gongrey
Kenworthy
Gentral
Taskip
Central
Telegraph appeal seeks support for striking British liners
From Canada Reuters reports OTTAWS on Monday a telegraphic appeal has been dispatched to union bodies including Trades and Labor Congress and various trades councils urging subscriptions to aid the striking British liners.
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Reuter
Ottaws
Despal Trades and Labor Congress
Willunga Tragedy Trial For Thomas Dugan
In Adelaide a morning hearing in the Criminal Court drew keen public interest as hotelkeeper Thomas Dugan of Norwood faced murder charges for the March 4 death of Charles Caliah Myles at Page's flat near Willunga. The defendant recounted a March 4 walk toward South Road Edwardstown, then a car ride to Willunga, a gunshot claim and a search for a woman, with movements toward a hotel and back toward Willunga as witnesses described a tense scene and alleged statements.
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Criminal Court
Thomas Dugan
Norwood
Charles Caliah Myles
Page
Epraseruim
ML Woamily Hatin Whmis
Ted
Detenen
Aiingatl
Plewilty
Mat Dugan
Georie Markie Ral
South Road
Edwardstown
Tate
Willinga
Dugan
Kamearoos
Willy
Wilkin
Digan
Graig
Australian Eleven Match Against Surrey at The Benstmton Trial
Special to The Recorder London reports the Australian eleven facing Surrey in a five day test. Weather delays lengthen play as Wallworths and Macartney excel with bat and bowl while Woodfull and Hendry push steady. A violent incident interrupts play as a man is attacked amid a crowd disturbance and a witness describes a bottle thrown and an assailant struck. The prolonged innings totalled 395 for nine declared, as Surrey replied with strong bowling to Trent.
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Surrey
Bensmaton Tral
Australia
Surrey Ind
Denn
Molds
Stevie Macartney
Ty MA
Nibley
Crain
Crasvel
Momary
Uvnza
Woordfull
Hendry
Feney
Cen
Alt-Drivine Ry Far
Cricket Strike Report Cites MCC Judgment In Adelaide
In Adelaide on Tuesday Mp BV Scrymgone acting chairman of the Board of Cricket Control stated the board’s opinion on whether the four should be continued, noting reliance on the MCC judgment and informing English authorities as to the advisability of ongoing action.
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Adelaude
BV. Scrymgone
Board of Cricket Control
Hellc
Sydney Smith
Australian Cricketere
Board Fa
Mlc.c
Coastal Traffic Echoes in Australian Waters
The Recorder notes unsettled coast conditions as ships and pilots await clearer seas. Authorities state preparations are underway but the ocean remains unready for resumed traffic, with navigational plans and safety measures under review.
Victorian Railways to raise revenue with fare and tax plan
Melbourne Tuesday cabinet members were briefed on a Victorian Railways position. The Commissioners propose higher fares and charges to generate about £850,000 annually. They warn replacing coal and gear would take years and cost at least £2,000,000, and the government will consider the proposals.
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Fu Tile Railway Department
Colli Ork Stuy Co
Engineers Confer In Adelaide On Fair Labour Practice
Drnkeford, federal secretary of the Australian Brotherhood of Engineers, arrived in Adelaide from Perth for a federal conference. He noted complaints from relay workers on the Quern Godnadalla railway about unfair treatment by Commonwealth railways. State rules paid for Sunday work, later cut by the Commonwealth, led unions to pledge support for redress and possible action. The men warned they may refuse Sunday runs if no settlement is reached.
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Mir A
Drnkeford
Australian Brotherhood of Engineers
Perth
Engin Cure
Quern-Godnadalla
Commonwealth Railways
Commonwealth
South Australia
Ie Holste
North Australian Ultimatum in Darwin Strikes Risk
A union executive threatens a work stoppage over pay rates in reconstruction work. Members earning 19 shillings 3 pence per day would see wages raised to 2 shillings 7 pence per hour, prompting a planned cease of work after the next day.
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Darwin
Toepany
North A Hatin Tavlustrat Union
Fins
Afleor
In-chargh
Idle Collieries in Dispute Holds Attention of Leaders
Sydney reports the prolonged engine drivers dispute at idle collieries as negotiators push for an arbiter. Warr refuses to transfer arbitration while workers resist returning to work. A mass withdrawal leaves about 20,000 men idle across southern, northern, and western mines, with 600 Garden Island depots shut by authorities. Private talks in Trades Hall yield no public result.
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Miniater
Warr
4. B. Piddington
Atlas
Odinater
Triton
Win
Lad
Baddeley
Wanlstal
Ile
Garden Island Naval Depot
Way Hehd
Trades Hall
Inday
Jchwars
Coal shortage feared in Victoria if strike continues
Victoria faces a coal shortage risk if the Me con atrike continues. Premier Allan said a government board would be appointed to ration supplies. In New Castle a fire at Myall colliery damaged a furnace shaft. ten workers were present and no explosion feared as 20 engines fought the blaze.
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Victoria
Melbourne
Allan
Win
Mvall
Newcastle
Myall
Mins
Melbourne Detectives Question Suspect in Saturday Murder
Police interview a man in Melbourne on Saturday morning regarding a murder. A jeweler later arrested on a related charge, with authorities not detailing admission or bail at this time.
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Melbourne
Stock report fragment from Pearce and Co listing bids and prices
Fragmentary stock report notes bids and sellers with prices for several items and names including Dwyer, Brukem, Auger, Ioox, Mallia and Dr Tea. Details are partial and OCR damaged, providing bid prices like 25/6, 8/3, 21/?, and 20/10 but not a complete market picture.
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Dwyer
Nelle
Brukem
Ag Saearer
Mallia
Avellator Market Prices Reported By Sandford and Co
Avelator traders record a mixed bag of Like mersiana produce and poultry items with varied rates. Prices range for buller rhaleoan ve eaters bulk and fresh hen duck and toms, with weights from 1/3 to 1/5 lb and 1/7 to 4/8 for certain items. Local stores and farms including Fulton’s farm and Dodds are cited in price listings and conditional terms.
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Avelator
Tusceday
A. W. Sandford and Co
Mersiana
Poulter
Buller
Rhaleoan
Fulton’ Farm
Dodds
Adelaide Metal Exchange May 10 Rates and Shipments
Australian Metal Exchange advises May 10 quotations for copper ingots and electros, lead, and silver. Spot copper falls to £36 6s 9d, three months down £37 8s 9d. shipment values noted for next month. Lead soft price 35s 6d. silver forward prices rise to 2 pounds 6 shillings per ounce. Total tonnage traded recorded at £264,276.
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Adelaide
Avogrdig
Australian Metal Exchange
Tondon Metal Exchange
Ernie Spel
Storm claims four lives amid ferocious Texas winds
Four people were killed and several injured as a severe storm battered Texas. Reports detail fatalities and extensive damage across affected areas, with emergency crews responding to the scene.
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Reuter
Texas
Pela
Lamar
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