Coal Trouble Signals Standstill as Arbiters Consider Resolution
The coal strike stalls progress as mine drivers press for independent arbitration with the coal owners. Mere Gibson urges readiness to escalate to a Commonwealth Arbitration Court official, while 450 crew on the steamer Karooli are paid off due to the stoppage. Mass meeting of coachmakers planned tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibsom
A. B. Piddington
A. M. 3Art
Commonwealt Arbitration Court
Motor Bay
Ironworkers Conference Hints at 44 Hour Week
Adelaide delegates close annual federation meeting at Trades Hall with president W Stacey declaring a universal 44 hour week likely next year across the Commonwealth. Eastern States delegates depart by express for Melbourne this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Monilay
Federated Ironworkers
Gsasiglion
Trades
W. Stacey
Commonwealth
Oth Walons
Melbourne
Express
Missing Books Burglary Report From Melbourne Trades Hall
At a special Wo men's Union meeting a report on the Victorian branch affairs was presented. A burglary was disclosed in a Melbourne Trades Hall room with books and vouchers stolen and later recovered from a garbage bin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wo)men's Union Today
Melbourne
Sideshows Destroyed at Henley Beach Fore Shore
Fire at Henley Beach foreshore destroyed rabbit and bagatelle games owned by Hannan Wyett Scarve totaling about £1000 in damage. The Hannan Wyett property estimated £900 insured for £750. Scarve property uninsured with £100 loss. Coroner ordered an inquest considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Brent
Henley Beach
Messrs
H. 11. Mannan
G. W. Wyett
Mir
J. N. Scarve
Mesars, Hannan and Wryett
Scarve
Fire destroys Fletcher's Freezing Works Geelong
A fire at Fletcher's Freezing Works North Shore Geelong destroys the two storey building. Damage estimated at £50,000 and cause unknown. The report includes unrelated lines about nature and health products from Woods pepper mint cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Fletcher
North Shore
Geelong
Amundsen Expedition Reaches Nome After Arctic Trek
Reports from Nome detail Captain Amundsen and crew arriving by motor boat from Teller after a perilous journey from the Pole. The Norge faced fog and gales, endured landings on ice, and navigated near Barrow before heading south toward Behring Strait with radio warnings and cautious retracing of their route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amundsen
Pote
Toller
Nome
Recorder
Alaska
Tee
Tug
Monptain
Te Pole
Point Baren
Alt Weloek
Teller
Rovelock
Risser Larsen
Point Barrow
Vancouver
Norge
Uume
Aulaskan
Poin
Barrow
Arctic
UN Behring Straits
Uley
Amandsen
Fairbanks
Pirie Town Council Considers Football Entertainment Fee
The Pirie Town Council held a fortnightly meeting chaired by Mayor J. G. Fitzgerald. Trustees discussed waiving the 15 percent fee for the West Torrens Glu visit on July 3, proposing a 10 percent reduction or donation to the local football association. A separate motion to refer a resident’s drainage complaint to the surveyor was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parly Football Association
West Torrens Glu
Gorey
Cornell
Tim
Association
Gr. Munry
Goody
Counell
Blight
Gr Coffey
Gr ‘Goffey
Cr Coffey
Grim Kalgoorlie murder hunt grinds on
Western detectives Mooning O'Brien and two Linck-traihers returned after a futile 200 mile search across rough country for clues to the Walsh Pittman murder. They visited abandoned miners' huts in lonely areas but found nothing of value, and doubt the hunt will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalgoorlie
Mooning
O'Brien
Taldle
Linck-traihers
Inspector Walsh
Pittman
Te Sma
Boys' Jersey Suits and Coats in Navy Grey
Advertises boys clothing with navy and grey jersey suits priced at 13 shillings 6 pence, grey sweater coats from 8 shillings 11 pence, and grey woollen pull overs with fancy collars from 11 shillings 6 pence.
Explosion Fires At Kensington Bitumen Plant
An explosion at the Kensington and Norwood Corporation bitumen heating plant on Shipsler Road, Kensington, followed by a fire that nearly destroyed the shed covering the plant. Damage estimated around £100. Cause suspected the gas in a tank igniting. Thomas Finghes, an employee, had a narrow escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Monay
Atl
A. Tee
Kensington
Norwood Corporation
Shipsler Road
Thomas Finghes
Corporation
Joyriders Punished in Adelaide Court
In Adelaide today two joyriders faced fines after being charged in the Adelaide Police Court. Minxander Henry Rowe and Reginald James Inkerman Carson were ordered to pay £22 5s and £34 14s respectively for driving motor cars without the owner’s consent, with imprisonment if unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Munday
Mek
M. Subing
P.M
Minxander Henry Rowe
Reginald James Inkerman Carson
Min Vyuer
Masked intruders raid Oakleigh shop. four men nabbed
Four masked men attempted to force entry into Mrs. McAuliffe's shop at Oakleigh early this morning. She screamed for help, drawing a police response that was overpowered before arrests were made. Alfred Arnold Percy Whyam Percy Winton and James Laffan were taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Farewell to Mr Justice Powers at Arbitration Court
In the Federal Arbitration Court today Deputy Presidents Sir John Quick and Mr Noel Webb praised Mr Justice Powers as a hardworking nonconscientious judge focused on industrial peace. Representatives of unions and employers paid tribute as Powers will transfer to the High Court after a Western Australia visit. His Honor urged employees to stay loyal to their awards and trust the Arbitration Court to improve conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Federal Arbitration Court
Justice Powers
John Quick
Noel Webb
Ju. Powers
Due
High Court
Western Australia
Arbitration Court
Otranto Mishap Described by News of the World Reporter
London report describes the Orient liner Otranto striking a rock at night and nearly sinking. A passenger aboard praises crew and passengers, noting calm actions while guests aboard included many young women who kept lifesaving belts fastened and smoked cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Orient Liver
Pirie Smelters Improve Conditions at Port Pirie
Adelaide reports from Minister of Mines A. Kirkpatrick that at Port Pirie the We Frukuu till Associated Smelters are progressing with alterations and new facilities. A baghouse, new mixing plant, heating at the change house, more crib houses, a laundry with clean overalls, and a vacuum dust removal plant are being installed. Lead poisoning cases show a drop: 37 cases from Jan 1 to Apr 7, 1926, and 6 from Apr 7 to Apr 24, with Ohio comparisons indicating a decrease. The program aims for further reductions in industrial sickness as construction completes and operations stabilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Kirkpatrick
Med. L. Pearson
Avaling
Port Pirie
Pew
Ohio
Insurance claim over burned cars in Australia
Sydney Garnet Pile, a railway worker from Robertstown, sues A G Wrightson as Lloyds agent for 150 pounds and 450 pounds, claiming 600 pounds for two Buick cars destroyed by fire on October 7, 1923. The case marks the first Australian suit against Lloyds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Sydney Garnet Pile Toy
Robertstown
A. G. Wrightson
J.veal Gourt
Lnterest. Hl
Ko Paine
3.M
Couisel
Sut Pilton
Het
Wrightson
Lloyds
Holle Hoye
Australia
Damages Awarded in Sydney Court Case
Martha William, 26, of Orange, won 3000 pounds in damages against 86 year old Thomas Williams, also of Orange, alleging a broken engagement while Williams was in England. The case cited a fortune of about 50000 pounds from a deceased aunt and details of Williams returning with a wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Monnay
Coe
Martha William
Orange
Thomas Willams
England
Scalate
Wisinliff
Williams
Scarlet Fever Epidemic Reported in Sydney Coast Hospital
Scarlet fever cases surge in Sydney with over 150 patients at Coast Hospital. Pneumonic influenza also reported in some cases but not yet admitted to public hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Coast Hospital
Austral Theatre Show Promises Western Adventure and Royal Pageantry
The Austral Theatre offers an outdoor feature from Zane Grey, The Light of Western Stars, a tale of outlaw clashes and frontier Arizona with Apache tribes. The second act, The Confessions of a Queen, presents a Balkan kingdom spectacle of seven episodes with grand pageantry and romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Paramount
Austral Theatre
Zane Grey
Eminemanner
Outlawery
Ol Villwation
Arizona Wilds
America
Balkan
Renal
Industrial Britain Graded Return to Work
Industrial Britain edges toward normality as coal miners, railway workers, and mill hands resume operations. Hull, Bristol, Pontypridd, Newcastle, and Gateshead see mixed reactions while printing resumes extend to provincial papers. Talks on Mr Billdwin’s proposals loom as miners’ delegates delay decisions until May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fheee
Bristol
Pontypridd
Newcastle
Gateshead
Hull
Municipal Electricity Comlity
Pesrindsite
Manchester
We Mill
Minnday
Billdwin
Tyneside
Ceremany
Poland
United States
Moscow
Communial International
Vmir
Trade Union Congress
Australians in London Feature 87 for Three on Saturday
The Australian cricket side bat in London ending at 87 for three after a brisk partnership. Mailey, Oldfield, Haig, and Bardsley contribute steady knocks as captain Haig leads from the field. A luncheon recess followed the 87 run stand with Colling and Mountnes mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
London
MCC
Mans
Huis
Mailey
Thetrier
Oldgwid
Tell
Haig
Bardsley
Ole DY
Colling
Muouttnes
Finlings
Stephens
Richardson
MacBryan
Woodfull
Gregory Wendren
Aa Carr
Richi Chapman
Ryder
Ls Coltins
St Astill
Lib
Hal
Gregory
Collins
Ri Femnkins
Falcon
Macartney
Watx
Malley
Michaela
Ae Franklin
Mahy Carr
Five English Bowlers Meet Stout Resistance At Lord's
In a wet Lord's day match A J Richentson led the attack for 85 and the Australing Eleva along with Marylebone faced 42 overs. Chapian played a grand game hitting with power while Collins struggled for form. Fouter bowled well in adverse conditions and kept the pace varied. The fielding and batting showed mis-timed aggression as the innings progressed with several notable catches and near-misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ia Wsa
J. Richentson
Marylebone
Lord's
Sater
Looe
Ind Een
Ana
Bret
Ance
Uhre
Collins
Stephens
Grecorr
Chaphian
Richardson
Ryler
Chapman
Fouter
Ome
Ryder
Polit
Oldflebd
Malley
Death by Accident in Adelaide Mondas Crossing
City Coroner Dr. Ramsay Salih delivered a finding of accidental death after an inquiry into the Cheltenham level crossing collision on April 30. He blamed railway officials on duty for the fatalities and noted Cohen’s ineligibility to perform crossing duties, urging careful investigation amid rising accident deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Mondas
Ramsay Salih
West
Mwe
Caire — Famil
Cheltenham
Gahried Cohen
Nue
Araper
Cohen
Deatus
Hendry Hospitalized. Australian Team Manager Cautions
Hendry is in hospital in London after a mild attack of heart fever. Sydney Smith, manager of the Australian team, says there is nothing to worry about, but Hendry will be unable to play for seven weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Recorder
London
Hendry
Sydney Smith
Paving the Way for Federal Session at Federal Parliament
Dr Earle Page presided over two county meetings detailing financial policy and a plan to amend arbitration. Mr Brute led a Nationalist meeting stressing the Amending Arbitration Bill and a Migration Development Commission. Latham outlined arbitration reform aims to strengthen the Arbitration Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Federal Parliam
Earle Page
Latham
Wight
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ironworkers’ Conference
Seamen’s Affairs
Story of
Bruce
Command
Jeneh- Hou
Western Australi
North-West
Wilow
Pirie Town Council
Pirie
J. G. Fitzgerald
W. Gadde
W. Mura
W. L. Blight
D. Nt. Gumiuuw- M
Middleton
W. Clark
W. P. Gotey
Fl. Theadgold
G. Parry
Gummow
Frost
Port Pirle
Branofwe
Joyriders
Otranto
Pirie Smelters
Industrial Britain
United Servi
Britain
Cirsley
Tiximan
Bradford Dyers
Bradford Dyers’ Association
Amalgamated Society of Dyers
Caire Inquest
Erdry Fll
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!