Shipping strike changes scene in Sydney waterfront clash
In Sydney on Sunday British seamen and strikers reaffirmed resolve to stand firm. Speakers from the Australian Seamen's Union and their leaders addressed the crowd as the dispute center shifted to Sydney water front factions led by Jacob Johansen and others amid renewed calls for unity behind union principles.
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Sydney
Communist Mail
Seaman's Mon
Okere’ Federation
Jock Wilson
Wwe Ineheape Gombine
Sydney Watersiders
Jacob Johansen
Miosl Nitter
Wharf
Tom Walsh Challenges Ship Owners Over Living Wage
Tom Walsh spoke in Melbourne at the Bijou Theatre and Socialist Hall, addressing the British Seamen's strike. He urged ship owners to produce their books to prove they cannot pay a living wage, mocking claims the strike originated from Moscow.
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Melbourne
Tom ‘Walsh
Bijou
Socialist Hall
Voliwnia
Seargo
Tamburg
Paterson
Laing
Bruge
Aprar
K. Walsh
McWalsh
Moscow
Mr Wilson Calls for Union Book Inspections
London reports Mr Havelock Wilson via the Press Association urging Waterside Workers Federation leader to test minority conduct by inspecting union books. He claims 1000 seafarers across six ships on the South Australian coast show only twelve members, warning about deceptive conduct and promising a dramatic impact on Australian trade unionists.
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Australian “Press Association
London
Mavelock Wilson
Press Associlion
Jg Qv
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Melbourne
England
Australia
Sout Afolean
Havelock Wilson
Marine Workers' Union Cablegram Sparks Shipping Debate
Sydney Saturday reports Mr Walsh's cablegram claim rebutted by N C Seale deputy chairman of Oversea Shipping Representatives Association. He says Britain's outward sailings continue normally with full crews. He notes that intimidation coerces loyal seamen, leaving jobs to others, while supporters of Emanuel Shinwell and the union are negligible.
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Sydney
Me. N.C. Seale
Oversea Shipping Representintives Association
Ing
Walsh
Marine Workers’ Union
Britain
Brital
United Kingdom
Enginuel Shinwell
Orgaslsar
The
Marine Workers' Union
Uplon
Adelaide Seamen Strike Stir At Port Amid Levy Dispute
Seeking work ashore in Adelaide on Saturday, workers oppose a proposed levy to assist British seamen aboard vessels. Unions complain wages cannot sustain living costs and workers fear job losses as hostility grows among maritime labor and stevedores. A royal seaman says about 20 British sailors were engaged, signaling busy weeks and rising anxiety for stevedores at Port Adelaide.
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Adelaide
Miloigh
Auetea
Tran Welers
Port Adélaide
Strikers Force Crew Of Demodocus To Join Raid
A Melbourne era report describes the Demodocus incident where a crowd of 250 to 400 strikers demanded access to the ship. The crew, including European and Chinese workers, were compelled ashore after a meeting where they were pressured to join the strike. Police presence was requested but declined due to crowd size and safety concerns.
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Ettering
Anilen Fandoxvocee
Brementie
Providime
Stranded seamen in Sydney weigh future of strike
In Sydney a mass meeting of British seamen was held as Strike Committee secretary Mr Lydall renewed the position. Strikers believe Orvieto has kept crew in touch and that bringing her to the wharf would ease the strike. Orama's crew remain stranded since departure last Saturday and may stay in Australia post strike while British ships offer casual vacancies. Some plan to join the Australian Seamen's Union after the dispute ends.
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Sydney
Lydall
Ovient
Orvicle
Orvieto
Orama
Australia
England
Australian Seamen's Union
Proposals for Settlement of British Seamen Strike
Melbourne reports talks between union officials and exporters on ending the British seamen strike. A suggested plan would have shipowners fund the monthly payment of one pound for seamen in Australia. Questions remain about reprisals and whether shipowners would resume operations if crewmen return to duty.
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Melbourne
Australie
Weslees
Jecrlain
Dengs
Marning
Suevio Joins Idle Fleet in Melbourne Saturday
The fragment notes Suevio joining an idle fleet in Melbourne on a Saturday. It mentions British steamers and an Automedoy steamer sailing at 8 o'clock this morning in London, but text is garbled.
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Suevio
Melbourne
Frands
London
Domestic quarrel ends in man’s death in Melbourne
In Melbourne on Sunday Arthur Janes Hewiell Hewiell 3% a carter died after a quarrel between William Waite Dempster 58 and Mrs Dempster at Collingwood Instishl Dowdell interfered and Dempster pushed him causing Dowdell to push Dempster who fell and struck his head. He died in hospital. Dowdell is charged with manslaughter.
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Melbourne
Arthur Janes Hewiell
Carter
William Waite Dempster
Dempster
Collingwood
Dowdell
Lottery Proposed in New South Wales Bill for Charities
A Sydney group plans private bill to authorize a lottery like Tattersall's to aid charities. Parliament members have signaled consent to the proposal.
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New South Wales
Sydney
Tattersall’s
Lave
Tragic Railway Death Claims Flemington Waiter
A 40 year old waiter from Hosehill employed by trainer D Hyland was killed by a train near Flemington last night after leaving for Randwick races. His body was found on the line with grievous injuries after being seen at the races earlier.
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Sydney
Waiter White
Hosehill
D. “Hyland
Flemington
Randwick
Desperate Woman Tries to Leap the Gap at Watsons Bay
A distressed woman carrying a baby at Watsons Bay attempted to leap the gap yesterday. A bystander watched her unusual conduct, then intervened, struggled with her, and overpowered her before handing her to the police. She was taken to a reception home for care.
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Sydney
Sinda
Late Walter Palmer Remembered by Port Pirie Scouts
On Saturday the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides in Port Pirie gathered to bid farewell to Walter Palmer who died at age 12. The funeral procession, led by Scout Master Jenner, featured a Union Jack draped casket and guard of honor by fellow scouts and guides. The Last Post was sounded at the cemetery as the District Commissioner supervised arrangements.
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Port Pirie
Walter Palmer
Scout Palmer
Boy Scouts
Girl Guides
Jenner
Re. 1
Solomontown
Sec Guides
Earth Collapse Traps Five Men In New Zealand
Rescue efforts continue after a landslide buried five workers in Wellington GYz area. A three inch tube passes debris sending hot saveloys and bottles of sar to survivors. Three men believed dead remain entombed. a tunnel advances at about four to five feet per hour, a New Zealand record.
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Wellington Gyz
Archibald
McDonald
Ren Forlani
Rie
Gordon Archer
del ~ Dailey
Snd
New Zealand
Amusements teased by masked figure in Lassiter tale
A fragment from a serialized plot hints at a mystery around Lassiter and a masked identity. The narrative promises suspense, drama, and action as characters confront fear and punishment amid a crowd driven by rumor and peril.
Women Who Give at Austral Theatre Tonight
Austral Theatre presents Women Who Give a dramatic Metro production starring Renee Adoree Hubert Prasser and Frank Keenan in a tale of sailors hardships and waiting wives on the New England coast. Also shown is The Kingdom Within a poetic feature with rich drama and stylish settings, promising strong performances.
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Austral Theatre
Metro
Renee’ Adoree
Hubert Prasers
Olin
Frank Keenan
England
United States
Bath
Funeral of Irvine J. Speers at Pirie Lawn Cemetery
The remains of Irvine J. Speers, the Solomontown fire fatality, were buried Saturday afternoon in Pirie Cemetery. The funeral was attended by lodge brethren and union members. Buffalo Foresters Lodges Pirie Rifle Club FED F.A. and Male Voice choir were represented.
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Irvine J. Speers
Solomontown
Pirie Qere~ Levy
Lodge Brethen
Buffalo and Foresters
Pirie Rille Club
FED
F.A
Opium Seizures Reported by Customs Department
The report shows opium valued at £24,726/4673 seized by the Customs Department during the financial year. It notes 167 seizures with an average of about Ahbee per week and revenue of £1,468. The year also included a separate seizure connected to Ros Health.
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Melbourne
Customs Department
Unclear OCR fragment on ship dispute and protest
Fragmentary text shows a maritime dispute with a white crew refusing to strike. Mentions a ship call at Fremantle and a platform scene with British men. details are garbled and names unclear.
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Fremantle
Adelaide man attempts self harm on Mount Barker road
A young man named Charles Samuel Keam turned a revolver on himself on the Mount Barker road near FC Waters yesterday. He was found and taken to Adelaide Hospital where officials state his condition is not considered serious.
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Adelaide
Charles
Samuel
Keam
Tian
Mount Barker
FC Waters
Adelaide Hospital
Hospital
Metropolitan Handbag race entries and favorites at Randwick
Sydney Sunday reports final acceptances for the Metropolitan Handbag at Randwick with Virgin Gold the leading contender priced around £26,000 in futures. Frontrunners include Friarsdale Riga Strongbow and Magician with a large field and probable riders listed for the event.
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Sydney
Tunat
Nandwiol
Ove Mile
Wve
Fustones
Polscietan
Virgin Gold
Volves
Wessady
Aieedal
Solty
Stronzhow
Peathernest
Kiga
Sandringham
Dreblah
Hemicalde
Conthslou
Toyahone
Bara of
Avon
A Jaddenham
Amounis
Canema
Magmian
Homan
Epsom
Friarsdale
Riga
Chancellor
Luddenham
Stongbow
Mermealde
Strongbow
Frances Trassady
Tit
Ferthing
Munro
Frances Wressady
J. Bracken
Gerrald
Meenah
S. Crasknell
Sollcify
K. Maraden
W. Duncan
Yourt
Yiga
Bartle
Friaradale
Lewis
Simons
Faked Race Books At Randwick In Sydney Scandal
A flood of forged racebooks circulated at Randwick racecourse with missing or wrong rider colors and horse numbers. Officials warned bettors of the racebook fraud. Police raided a Sydney printing plant, arresting four men and two boys and seizing about £100 in two shillings.
Royal Exchange Hotel Sold to Adelaide Buyer
Mr. A J Thompson who ran Moggl Exchange Motel for two and a half years sold his interests to Mr. K J Leahy of Adelaide. The Royal Exchange Hotel has seen many improvements and alterations under Thompson with more additions nearing completion. Thompson, who earlier bought the lease of the Norwood Hotel, will hand the Royal Exchange to Leahy at year’s end as Mrs Thompson and the boys depart for Adelaide.
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A. J. Thompson
K. J. Leahy
Adelaide
Thompson
Norwood
GV. Thompson
Royal Exchange Hotel
Leahy
Collins Defeats Parker in Close Australian Boxing Bout
In Sydney at Uw tadium last night Hawy Colins, 10.424 middle and welter champion of Australlis, beat Addie Parker, 41.6 New Zealand heavy welmlit champion on points. Most action was at close quarters. Collins started flat but surged to win as the contest wore on.
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Sydney
Tadium
Colins
Australlis
Addie Parker
New Zealand
Savas
Collins
Congress Defeats Thomas in Rough Ring Bout
In a two round contest at the stadium last night Dick Congress defeated Bagla Thomas by points after an even start. Congress pressed the pace with sharp combos while Thomas showed grit and defense, earning late praise for his aggressive effort and timing.
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Melbourne
Dick Congress
Bagla — Thomas
Thomas
Mimsef
Ijt
Congress
Max
France and Italy Feel Debt Negotions Fail France and Italy react to stalled Franco American debt talks
The London dated report notes the failure of France to fund the Franco American debt, with Caillaux blamed for poor handling. Italy expresses surprise and disappointment while observers in Paris and Rome debate whether American hardball and French parliamentary limits doomed the plan. American counter moves, including a proposed five year payoff plan, are discussed as a possible path to renewed talks. The piece cites Times and other foreign correspondents on reactions in Paris, Rome, and Washington, with financial experts predicting a revised Dawes-era settlement in coming years.
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London
M. Caillaux
Tranae
Gsilbox
Weington
Times
Art
Leary Hes
Medascriplinn
Mke
Italy
de Rome
Phe Times
Siles
America
Giornale Dula
France
Paris
the Times
M. Caillaun
Pha
AM. Caillaye
Ars
M. Gaillaux
M. Gaiillaux
M.quillaux
Goolldeen
Andrew Mellon
Treasury
Addrassing M. “Valllaux
M. Cailiany
Hairdressers Struggle With Barking Wardrobe Crisis
West End London hairdressers report a surge of glossy customer demands and chaotic styling trends. Shops cope with busy days as clients seek new looks amid rising fashion pressures.
Eight Hours Speech At Dinner Sparks Election Talk
Speeches at the Eight Hours dinner in Trades Hall touched on forthcoming elections. Chairman J Has tie noted the Commonwealth Government refused permission to broadcast speeches in Queensland. Senator Gardiner warned no revolutionaries in Australia though some dislike current conditions and predicted Labor would win both the House of Representatives and Senate in four states. Lang urged Australian unionism can drive industrial reforms without foreign panaceas and vowed pensions for widows and preterm measures in budget. A C Willis claimed secret police measures by Mr Bruce to intimidate voters before the federal election.
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Sydney
J. Hastie
Queensland
Gardiner
Heir Mote
Australia
Labor
House of Representatives
Senate
Fr. Brace
Lang
Premitt
Ghewrk
A. C-Willis
Malo
Willis
Bruce
Mr. Willis
Charlton Disposed Ill, Missed Sydney Dinner
Matthew Charlton, leader of the Federal Labor Party, is indisposed in Sydney. He has a severe cold and could not attend the West-Hours dinner at Trades Hall in Sydney last night.
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Sydney
Federal Tabor
Sydney Mishaps Injure Several People in Kensington Collision
A vehicle smash at Anza Pavate Kensington injured Liguel Levy, 52, with probable skull fracture and arm injury. Involved taxi occupants David Valentine, 31, Eric Garbett, 22, Ernest Feinbert, 92, and Keith Irving, 28, sustained abrasions and minor wounds. A second Woodville road crash near Glanville damaged a car after a tyre blowout. Alick Melyer, 28, William Skeen, 25, and George Williams, 26, were shaken but not seriously hurt.
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Sydney
Anza Pavate
Kensingtonl
Liguel Levy
Asuranuo Fospevtor
Waa
Sidan
Levy
David Valentine
Eric Garbett
Ernest Feinbert
Keith Irving
Woodville Road
Glanville
Alick Melyer
William Skeen
George Williams
Motor Cycle Smash Near Adelaide Reunites Family
ADELAIDE Saturday Mr and Mrs N Harrison of Prospect were reported missing after riding to a funeral on a motor cycle and sidecar. They were found safe with friends in Mallala. Their daughter Alma expressed relief at their return, noting the danger and excitement of the ride. Mr Harrison, owner of Adelaide Pine Hospital in Gavylar, served in the 57th Battalion during the war.
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Adelaide
N. Harrison
Prospect
Alm
Shakey
Sip
Erribler
Mer
Harison
Gavylar
57Th Battalion
Motor vehicle collision at Wilows Bud Building site
A motor car owned by Messrs Penny and Martin, driven by Mrs Penny, collided this afternoon with a motorcycle near Wilows Bud Building. The rider sustained injuries and the machine was damaged. the car suffered minor damage. Police and witnesses reported the scene as the crash remains under inquiry.
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Messrs. Penny
Martin
Wilows’ Bud
Penny
Tiddes
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