Divorcee Testifies of Relations with Cheltenham Man
Mrs Mary de Blair Collingwood tells Port Adelaide Local Court of her liaisons with Amos Luke Watson of Etna Avenue Cheltenham and their dealings with an elderly Alberton couple who allegedly lost most of their savings. She describes financial support from Watson and remarks on plans of marriage while detailing accusations of deception and associated figures and events.
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Adelaide
Mary de Blair Collingwood
Amos Luke Watson
Etna Avenue
Cheltenham
Alberton
Davis CLP Australia to Meet Mexico Melbulae
Australia and Mexico set to clash in a Davis Cup tie with regional teams expected to field strong lineups. The event headlines the Australia matchup as preparations proceed for a decisive round in the series.
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Australia
Mexico
Britain Eliminates Key Figures in Contested Trial
In a tense proceeding, Britain faced retirement of Peery and Sustin as key figures stepped back. The Times Fertile writer notes the impact on the ongoing contest and the need for changes after the 40th milestone.
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Britain
Peery
Ehimaee
Gas Fumes Rescue At Port Kembla Steel Works
Nineteen workers at the Australian Iron and Steel Works in Port Kembla were overcome by a gas leak while repairing two boilers in the powerhouse. They were rescued from carbon monoxide fumes by fellow workers and brought to fresh air as danger to life prompted urgent assistance.
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Sydney
Australian Iron and Steel Works
Port Kembla
Billiards in Pirie Olds at Top of Club
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Tinind Felow Tun
J. Wn
Warren Hag
Murti
Tonge
Od- HE Suyepey
Fraser
Luther- Jang Il GK
Wilkins
Henke
Goth
Bank clerk defends pay rise linked to marriage claim
A Bank of Melburnia clerk testified that his request for a salary raise in 1902 followed his plan to marry. He said his wife would not approve spending money unless the bank allowed higher pay. The judge noted the unusual condition and questioned the practice of employer restrictions on personal life.
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Melbuolhne
Wamekly
Thermometer readings show 77.6 max and 47 min
The yesterday's measurements recorded a high of 77.6 and a low of 47 during the 24 hour period ending at 8 30 am.
Housing Trust Act benefits and worker eligibility confusion
An article outlines the Housing Trust Act benefits while noting many Pirie workmen fail to qualify. Questions are raised by Mr. Lacey about the treasurer's handling and timing. The piece references local figures and ongoing debates over eligibility and assistance programs.
Judge Rejects Equal Pay For 15 Year Olds In Arbitration
Federal court chief judge Dethridge dismissed the idea that a 15 year old should be paid the same wage as a grown man. He warned the notion is vicious and urged a cautious approach to youth labor pricing. The hearing involved the Australian Workers' Union and a dispute over pay and working conditions for youths in industry.
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Sydney
Dethridge
Stivtehuak
John Wesley Honored at 200th Methodist Bicentenary
Florence street Central Church hosted a bicentennial service for John Wesley, marking 200 years since his call to spread Methodism. Revs Vogt and Secombe led prayers and readings as Central and Risdon Park choirs performed Te Deum and Hallelujah Chorus, with guilds and Sunday schools in attendance.
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Central Church
Florence Street
Central
Risdon Park
John Wesley
A. E. Vogt
W. R. Secombe
Messrs. C. P. Munn
R. G. Symonds
Women's Guilds
Order of Knights, Girls’ Comradeship
Christian Endeavorers
Charles Wesley
Vogt
Secombe
Charles
Wesley
London
Mr. Vogt
Spicer hanging offer shocks town and court moves
A father of four offered to perform the hanging of Alfred Spicer at no cost to the State, prompting heated discussions on Thursday. Sydney reported a failed bid for a reprieve, with public sympathy expressed for Spicer’s plight amid a tense execution debate.
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Sydney
Alfred Spicer
Roy Meine
Metin Sali
Pewtet
Kul
Spicer
Ual
Mayes
Tednie
Whittle Elected Liberal Member Sparks Assembly Debate
Adelaide report notes Mr E G Whittle moving the Address in Reply in the Assembly. He claims Liberal and Country Party members hold independent views on party principles amid laughter from Opposition benches. The speech contrasts independence inside and outside party lines.
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Adelaide
E.G. Whittle
Whittle
Liberal and Country
Pirie meeting in sympathy with Watersiders
A Pirie meeting protested against the Federal Government's threat to enforce penal clauses of the Transport Workers Act on waterside workers who refused to load scrap metals for aggressor nations. About 40 to 50 attended as Mayor Threadgold presided and MP A W Lacey spoke on the impact and the need for peace amid fears the act would prolong suffering in the East.
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Transport Workers Act
Sydney
Watersiders
Japan
Australia
China
Thresdgold
Great Britain
Tam
Waterside
Port Adelaide
Mr. Lacey
Lyons
Pirie
Lacey
Ben. McLachlan
Workers of Pirie
Threadgold
Waterside Workers’ Federation
W. H Taylor
A. E. M. Sly
Pine Trades and Labor Council
Debated transport Act threats loom over waterside workers
A Port Adelaide rally centers on the Transport Workers Act as Mr Lacey warns of broadening government powers to regulate transport. He cites Port Adelaide and Melbourne precedents and fears a nationwide extension unless Labor cabinet unity yields restraint. Speakers urge workers to resist and seek amicable settlement for livelihoods and national defense.
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Lacey
Port Adelaide
Lyons
Executive Council
Canberra
Melbourne Trades Hall halts building stopwork meetings plan
Melbourne Trades Hall Council refuses to intervene to stop stopwork meetings in the building industry. Master Builders' Association will close all building works on Monday June 6 amid ultimatums and representations by trades unions.
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Melbourne
Melbourne Trades Hall Council
Master Builders’ Association
Vestern Haysik
Plasterers
Brivhlayers' Association
Moraday Niet
Additions Planned for Pirie High and Technical Schools
In Welaide, the House of Assembly heard Minister of Education S. W. Jeffries state that contract plans are being prepared for additions to Pirie High and Technical Schools in the near future. He acknowledged the need for expansion and indicated the work would proceed early.
Lacey Disputes Scheme Compliance and Trust Plan
Mr Lacey disputes government plans to apply a scheme in the Navy yard area. He argues the scheme should include specific local measures and job protections for residents of Pirie, claiming current proposals fail to safeguard housing and employment while stressing government responsibility to fund adjustments.
Local Dandies and Officials Make Pirie News
Personal notices from Solomontown and Pirie include Mr and Mrs Vernon Harris and daughter Joan returning from a week in Adelaide. Mr J Hilton of WD and H Wills (Australia) Limited visits Pirie on business and stays at Royal Exchange Hotel, departing Friday morning. Hospital updates report Mr J Browning discharged from Pirie Hospital surgical ward and Mr C Tatham admitted to the medical ward yesterday. Mounted Constable EM Button visits Pirie to see his brother S J Button. Mayor W H Threadgold presided at a public meeting in Pirie Town Hall last night. MP A W Lacey arrives in Pirie to address a meeting and will return to the city. his wife and Mr and Mrs Cliff Lacey accompany.
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J. Hilton
J. Browning
Pirie Hospital
C. Tatham
EM. Button
Blanchetown
Pirie
S. J. Button
Eighth Street
W.H. Threadgold
A. W. Lacey
Arived
Town Hall
Cliff Lacey
Italian Killed in Quarrel at Melbourne Home
Aldain Garrats, 45, an Italian market trader, was shot dead at a residence near Tatura in a domestic quarrel. His wife and children shared the house with another family. A second Italian was injured and treated at Mourcopus Hospital. he is not seriously hurt. Police later questioned Garrats.
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Melbourne
Aldain Garrats
Urrinelle
Tatura
Teavy
Carrata
Italy
Talia
Rcopus
Morundah Tragedy Arrest Shocks NSW Village
T Gash arrested for the murder of his wife Lilian and their two year old son Stanley at Morundah. The bodies were found in a house fire site with bullet holes in their skulls. A second victim, the wife and child of another, were found dead in a river area later identified as burned remains. Police say the suspect was apprehended tonight near Nurand ers.
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Sydney
Julie
Nuranders
Willan Thornes
Lilian
Ish
Stanley
Morundah
Nallen UE Fils
Iere
Rome
Svich
Bop
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Jenkins
Watson
Mere Galingwood
Tap
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Teatstye “Witt
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MR. Secombe
Bradman
W. J. Oreilly
Scheeressine
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Melhuline
Industal Coun- Electricity Commission
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France
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Anglican Church
Isitt Linearis
Mr. Whittle
Father
Athens
van Gay
Joe Tae Levant
Dures
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Dar- Imeturet
Sydney Watersiders
W. H. Threadgold
Healy
Waterside Workers’ Federation Executive
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Stott
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Quarrel
T. Gash
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