Exemption Bill Rejected in Legislative Council
In Adelaide Sir Lancelot Stirling cast the deciding vote to reject the W. G. Duncan Exemption Bill backed by Chief Secretary J. Jerley. The measure aimed to exempt the government from certain processes, with remarks stressing the importance of the presidency and parliamentary cooperation. Melbourne reports note Empire Conference motions favoring broader press facilities and cross-empire communication. Liverpool coverage says the British Labour confere nce excluded Communists, with mixed editorials on the outcome and future implications for democracy.
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Adelaide
Lancelot Stirling
J. Jerley
W. G. Duncan
Legislative Council
London
Labor Party
Liverpool
Austen Press Association
Best
Ie Libor
Daily Telegraph
Jiat
Meret
Daily News
Jealous Woman in Court Describes Theft and Allege Forgery
A distressed testimony unfolds as a woman claims she witnessed a theft and accuses a man of deceit. The record notes she formerly resided in New Pale and recently traveled, while noting the defendant’s denials and the courtroom confrontation.
Wonderful Escape Young Girls Fall From Window
A dramatic incident unfolds as young girls tumble from a window of a secular storey aboard a ship at Sydney. The fall injures one child who is rushed to Sydney Hospital for treatment while bystanders react to the scare.
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Sydney
Ays Wiessinker
Crete
Syaney Hospital
Aegidentally
State Governors and Labor Memorial Debate
The report notes calls for a memorial signed by all Parliamentary anti-Labor members on state governor appointments. discussions occur at party meetings about terms, with references to a proposed restatement of the approach and a possible cabled memorial to the Imperial Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelmda
Harry Barnwell
Whitt
Ube
Drdd
Gordon Wase Antler Jr
Vins Haguell
Labor Memorial
Linsay
Woramestay
J.T. Dats
Thetis and Von Windenbore Mark Quiet Birthday
A German Republic address notes 78th birthday observances planned quietly. The President warns against demonstrations that could spark political strife and threaten national harmony amid rising nationalist tensions.
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Reuter
Thetis
von Windenbore
German Republic
Vent Douche
Macfie Murder Case Ties Kirton to Australasian Trip
Listed document from the Netherlands attorney general states Kirton, questioned in the Macfie murder inquiry, has not been arrested and is free to depart Sydney aboard the Montara after giving satisfactory information. He stayed to aid police investigation and will resume travel with Dutch approval.
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Westevhgues
Kirton
Australis
Montara
Jover
Kirlon
Daten
Kirlos
Drowning at Darwin Bay Claims Local Settler
Darwin report of James Widdus drowned in Darwin Bay while boarding a dinghy near Darwin Hospital. A nearby Greek fisherman retrieved him and spent two hours trying to revive him without success. Widdus was an early settler long engaged in carting near Daly River country and tied to local business ventures.
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Darwin
James Widdus
Darwin Hospital
Widdap
Lwo
Daly River
Tragedy Near Copley Rail Camp Ends in Willful Murder
Details emerge of a brutal attack at the 3834 mile colonies near Copley in which Patrick Kelly died after being assaulted by Jon Stewart. The stabbing tool and severe injuries are described, with Stewart arrested and charged. An inquest returned a verdict of wilful murder, and Stewart was remanded for trial.
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Patrick Kelly
Kelly
Jon Stewart
Burwell
Stewart
Rolly
Ian
Parma
Copley
J. Woolf
Jay Tade
Criminal Court
akeBert Augusta Stewart
Port Augusta
Fremantle Strike Procession Sparks Indignation
Indignation rose in Fremantle as a protest march formed through busy streets led by about 20 Chinese dockworkers on the Demodocus crew. The procession drew attention for its pomp and the visibility of the strikers amid city traffic.
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Fremantle
Conversion loan and treasury urges holders to convert or cash
The Treasury directs conversion of debt and urges investors to act. It notes idle capital, seeks to ease money conditions, and offers cash for surrender of old bonds while pressing conversion to the new loan to redeem the £925 issue. Holders are urged to either convert to the new loan or surrender old holdings for cash to improve liquidity and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Treasury
Gollius
Treasury
Shen
Waterside workers push bid to abolish union
Sydney reports the Waterside Workers Union voting to urge the Government to abolish the Permanent and Casual Waterside Workers Union with 14 days’ notice. If not abolished, a general strike could shut down all coastal vessels, affecting Newcastle and Hunter River ships and overseas trades. Jacob Johansen said the move fulfills a promised action from the last strike settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Waterside Workers’ Union
Permanent
Casasi Waterclav
Newcastle and Hunter River Company
Jacob Johansen
Nestles Milk Plant Faces Closure Amid Strike
Sydney reports the British seamen strike dragging on with no settlement in sight. Nestles Milk Limited has discharged several workers for lack of materials caused by the strike. If the dispute lasts another fortnight, the Nestles factory may close entirely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Nestles* Milk,Ltd
Nestles
Niagara clears from Auckland amid ship strike protest
The Union company’s Niagara cleared from Auckland today after crew members refused to pump fuel oil into a vessel. They held the ship up for a day as a protest connected to a seamen’s strike, signaling their action to support better conditions.
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Auckland
N.Z
Union Company
Niagara
Seumin
Farmers' Decision on Shipping Strike Action
A Brisbane meeting of affected farmers resolved that during strikes they would operate both wharves and ships themselves rather than let produce rot, choosing direct action to move northern shipments.
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Brisbane
Wedlnesday
Trelyan at Fremantle in harbor dispute over crew
A New York cargo steamer Trelyan arrived off Fremantle amid a seamen’s protest. Crew members from the local union refused to take duty, fearing trouble at the wharf, though the vessel had come directly from Sydney.
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Adelaide
New York
Teelyan
Fremantle Harbor
Temiers
Men's Union
Ure Trelyan
Sydney
Stewards Return to Ship After Jail Term
Thirteen stewards of the Ascanius were jailed last Wednesday for 14 days for disobeying orders from steers. They agreed to return to work unconditionally after warrants for their deliver y were issued. Several men said they would not have boarded the ship if the true situation had been clear.
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Adelaide
Ascanius
Hasing
Stele
Len
Kygar
Borda Passengers Arrive at Port Adelaide Amid Strike
The freighter Kapara remains idle at Port Adelaide with a wool cargo from Eyre Peninsula. The Inter-State steamer Karoola arrived from Fremantle with about 00 passengers, mainly women and children from the Borda, held up at the Western Australian port due to the strike. They head to eastern states. Fealty is experienced.
Senator Wilson and Liberal Pact Talks Shape South Australian Seat Contests
Adelaide reports reveal Liberal Federation urged six seat restraint while Country Party leader denies any formal talks on seats. He confirms the party will contest Senate elections with Wilson as a Liberal-adjacent rival to Labor. Kneebone resigns from the House to run for Boothby. Staker accepts.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
South Australian
Country Party
Wilson
Liberals
Iberel Federation
Country Ty
Liberal Federation
Tram
Moeke
Uurt
Thele
Hi, Kneebone
House of Assembly
Boothby
Hughes Confident of Supporting Government in North Seat
Mr W M Hughes expressed firm support for the Government in an interview. He dismissed doubts about his election prospects for the North seat, stating he would certainly back government policies.
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Melbourne
W. M. Hughes
Touy
Te Tad
North
Members Salaries in New South Wales Bill Introduced
In Sydney today the Attorney-General introduced a bill in the Legislative Assembly to raise salaries from £600 to £8 for ministers, with proportional increases for others. The Opposition condemned the move as dishonest and said it lacks popular authority, arguing the country would incur an additional cost of £128,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Munrney-General
Labor
Assistance for Chinese Firemen Promised by Union
In Fremantle at a prepwork meeting of the Australian Seamen's Union yesterday crew members discussed Chinese firemen. The union promised full assistance in their bid for pay equal to other men in similar work, signaling support for equal wages.
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Fremantle
Australian Seamen's Union
Dewindoens
Chiinese
Deportation Board Adjourns Case Amid Subpoena Requests
Sydney hearing of the Deportation Board resumes after a morning adjournment in the Johansen case. Patrick Sheehan, clerk in the Registry, presents files from the guard. Crown advocate Daltnb argues Sheehan is last witness. Mr. Wall notes missing evidence from Prime Minister or Senator Pearce. Board adjourns until tomorrow as Witt requests subpoenas for Bruce or Pearce.
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Sydney
Weanenday
Walsh
Henee
Pearce
Gabiiel
Witt
Mr. Bruce
Benator Pearce
Orvieto Gets Away From Melbourne Run
The Orvieto departed Melbourne for Sydney in the afternoon. Passengers were ferried to the vessel in the bay. Trade sources allege 22 crew members remained ashore and eleven runs have been sent to the Walveside Workers’ Federations urging delays in the voyage.
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Melbourne
Welnesthey
Orvieto
Sydney
Walveside
Federational
Boul “Black
Orvieto Fireman Gailed For Disobeying Orders
James Williams, a fireman aboard the Orvieto, was sentenced to seven days imprisonment with two days pay forfeiture for disobeying lawful commands. He signed on at Port Said at £9 4s per month and claimed no knowledge of an Australian strike until arrival, then refused to continue work.
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Melbourne
James Willams
Orvieto
Williams
Port Said
Australia
Rolls Enrolment Urgency In Grey Division
Foord the returning officer in Grey Division urges all electors to check enrolment before Saturday else face penalties. He notes Grey covers vast outback areas, with polling places up to 800 miles away, and that 450 officials under his supervision will manage the extensive arrangements in the division spanning NSW WA and Queensland.
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Australia
Grey
Western Australian
New South Wales
Queensland
Foord
Mr. Foord
Pirie
Foor
Tennyson
Hishom Park
Pirie West School
Solomontown Methodist Ghurch
Pirie Institute Hall
Riff Leader Speaks as French Push to South
Sidi Mohamed, brother of Abd El Krim, told Vincent Sheetan in a Daily Express interview that the Rift forces, though outnumbered, could not be conquered by France. He claimed 200,000 French troops faced 18,000 Rif fighters and suggested real talks would follow only if personal gains were satisfied.
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Uolraltun Press Association
London
Daily Express
Sidi Mohamed
Brokher
Abd el Krim
Corres Dent
Vincent Sheetan
Sidi
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Duncan
Empire
Empire Communication
Wiess
England
Wits
Britis
Britain
Nostratia
Heennneil
Empire Press Union
Lauzanne v. Resch
Uney, Workesdag
Lauaunie
Lenepl Fleet
Witler
New Pale
Math
Madime
Pital
Hindenburg
Macfie
Mr. Kirton
D’ High Fies
the Oriental
Watersiders
Trelyan
Borda
Karoola
MR. Kneebone
MR. Hughes
Deportation Board
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