British Seamen Strike Awaiting Conference Result
Sydney reports on the looming strike outcome as talks continue. White Star Line ships begin adjusting sailings, with Otira set to depart soon for England via Port Said. The Orvieto faces possible delay as Australian crews refuse coal transfers. Officials debate board actions amid a heated inquiry and testimony about exiled workers.
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Sydney
White Star
Suevie
Boa
Newcastle
Atlees
Otira
England
Port Said
Orvieto
Uoebor
N. Seale
Shinwell
Maine Workers Union
Engand
South Africa
United Kingdom
Seamen Hold Fast in Freemantle Strike Stand
Sailors in Fremantle refuse to return to work after receiving word from London to end the strike. They demand a favorable sublease agreement and continued stoppage until terms are met. The action follows a staunch union stance amid shipping tensions and labor negotiations.
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Fremantle
Lonedon
Sea— Amen
Bruce Hopes Over Shipping Strike Progress
Brisbane, Wednesday. The Prime Minister said the latest information on the shipping strike was encouraging. He claimed the confession of defeat by Mr Shinwell would show British seamen they were misled and urged Australians to persuade extremists back to duty. Australia cannot see its prosperity endangered and actions may follow if resumption fails.
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Brisbane
Shin
Bruce
Australia
Antomedon Sails From Port Adelaide for Dunkirk
Adelaide reports the Antomedon steamer sails for Europe with a large wool cargo valued at £1,600 plus shipments of frozen lamb and butter. The voyage goes direct to Dunkirk via the Suez Canal, Captain Jones expecting arrival in about 20 days.
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Adelaide
Antomedon
Port ‘Adelaide
Europe
Port Adelaide
Dunkirk
Suez
Jones
Queenland Prosecutions In Brisbane Disobeying Orders
The Home Secretary told the Assembly that 376 British seamen were sentenced in Brisbane in September 1947 for disobeying orders. The average sentence was 44 days each.
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Brisbane
Home Secretary
Aviva
Optimism in the West and the Tom Walsh Inquiry
Perth dispatch reports a conference may be unnecessary as Mr Justice Powers convenes talks aimed at avoiding compulsory shipping measures. Seamen remain on standby awaiting instructions likely from Sydney. A sense of relief spreads across Western Australia as scrutiny of Tom Walsh’s case and Fremantle issues continues.
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Perth
Weiluostay
Tom Walsl
Soa Tafe
Wath
Fremantle Eijt
Inexpensive Ladies Apparel and Accessories Sale
Cheap cotton crepe de nais suitable for underwear knickers and pure cloth. Large variety of ladies tan shoes with crocodile trimmings. Ladies ready-to-wear straw hats panamas bankoks in shades. Childs sun bonnets in sky massy white pink.
Nominations Open for Federal Elections Across States
Melbourne reports nominations are underway for the federal elections. Candidates are listed by state with totals: New South Wales ten, Victoria eight, Queensland six, South Australia seven, Western Australia five, and Tasmania thirteen, as nominations proceed in offices and streets of major cities.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
New South) Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australi
Western ‘Australia
Tasmania
Hor Ile Senate Vicaneles
Namvely
New South Wales
South Australia
Western Australia
B. Walker
Collins-street
Mel ‘Bourne
Senator Wilson Arrangements With Pact
Adelaide report states Unc country Party president Batgistle says Senator Wilson will not appear in federation or Country Party advertisements. Wilson says no statement today and will reserve comment for his renewal speech at Hiverton tomorrow evening. He has not received official confirmation of party resolutions.
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Adelaide
Myry
B. Batgistle
Uncountry Party
Wilson
Federation
Country Party
Tig Sampaign
Liberal Federation and
Hiverton
Nelgon
North Terrace
Division of Grey Nomination Public Notice Issued
The returning officer for the Division of Grey will publicly announce nominations this noon at AMP. Rolls for the Port Pirie Subdivision are complete and on display at post offices institutes and police stations. Electors should check their names and contact the District returning officer before polling day if not enrolled correctly.
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Division of
Grey
Bullliits
Norman ‘Steel
Port Pirie
Olet
Tiey
Trouble at Panama City sparks US troop call
Reuters reports in Washington on Tuesday that American troops in the Canal Zone have been sent to Panama City to preserve order at the request of Panama's president. The move reflects tense political conditions in the region and the involvement of U.S. forces in domestic Panama affairs.
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Reuter
Washington
America
Canal Zone
Panamay
Panama
Orsova Ashes Spark Shipping Row At Fremantle
In Fremantle today the Orsova and other ships faced delays as authorities refused to permit ash collection by dockers. Masters moved to remove names by large vehicles but seamen intervened. Anxious ash accumulation disrupts harbor routines and prompts new instructions from Oversea Shipping Representatives Association about prosecuting former inmates for retirement.
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Fremantle
Orsova
Oversea Shipping Representatives Association
Victorian Seamen Strife Settled At Slamwork Meeting
A Victorian seamen meeting heard complaints that Branch interests were subordinated to those of British strikers. About 40 officials attended as tension rose through lively exchanges, then was eased when O O Neill assistant secretary of the Seamen's Union provided a satisfactory explanation.
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Mobormod
O. O'Neill
Wie Seamen's Union
Justice Powers and Shipowners Clash Over Conference
Representatives of the British Shipowners Association debate Mr Justice Powers authority to convene a compulsory conference in Sydney. They plan to seek legal advice in Melbourne as the Domodocus steamer arrives. Crew loyalty reportedly remains in question amid the dispute.
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Melequare
Locarno Conference Terms Secure Pact Signoff Expected
Reports from Locarno indicate the Western Europe security pact nears final form with Germany agreeing to nonaggression among signatories and arbitration steps through Hague or League mechanisms. Briand and Chamberlain push for timely signing while Italy and Britain statuses align. minor points like Rhineland occupancy remain under discussion. Berlin notes Kemmer returns as talks resume in the evening.
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London
Cocarno
Germany
Chamberlain
M. Briand
Belsium
Locaro
Morning Post
Locarno
Hague World Court
League of Nations
Pssmandos
Herr Stresseman
Documiente
Italy
Britain
Gersmany
Reuter
Seminaunique
Ater
League
Rhineland
Berlin
Kemmer
Unexpected Riches Change Adelaide Woman's Fortune
Mrs G H Hodgins, living modestly in Hilton, Adelaide, inherits £40 000 from English uncle. News spreads as she learns she is the heiress, aided by lawyers, while hustlers pursue her for business deals during her holiday. Hodgins has three children and once lived in England.
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Adelaide
Theo
G. H. Hodgins
England
Halilies Atreet
Hilton
Todgina
Jaree Toplune
Poole
Torrensvilles
Mes
Hodwind
Strikes in Paris Extend as Tramwaymen Remain Idle
In Paris and suburbs after riots yesterday, calm returns today with streets quiet. Tramwaymen and busmen continue a strike for professional reasons, not political, keeping public transport disrupted.
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Reiter
Paris
Pirie's Labour Day Gala Celebrates Workers in Pine
The Pine community marked Labor Day with a large parade and a full sports program at Memorial Oval. Led by W. P. Goffey, the march from AW A Hall included hundreds of children and unions such as the Australian Workers Union and Federated Engine Drivers. The afternoon featured races, feats, and an Excelsior Band, highlighting solidarity and festive solidarity amid a bright sunlit day.
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Lars
Nile
Labor Party
Yom Gorpish
Tom Cornish
Commissioner of Public Works
Mtb
le Hull
Messrs
Sw.luody
Tha Tabor
Hat Pirie
Memorial Oval
Pirie
omMblals
W. P. Goffey
B. Tapp
A. Ryan
S. H. Botheras
G. L. Davis
W. Robinette
G. Uaghally
Botheras
Pigkots
The Racing Events at Sheffield and Environs
A fragmented report on racing events at Sheffield featuring novice, handicap, and bandmen races. Numerous scratchings depleted fields, diminishing interest, with heats showing mixed results and several disqualifications amid tense competition. Riders and officials, including Mr. J Hemers, witnessed the day’s action and timings across multiple heats.
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Uerhors
Union
Owlog
J. Hemers
League Representa
Wisner
Trotting Race Notes and Entrants From Labor Day Meet
The page lists trotting entries and results for a Labor Day event. Stark's Sandy Bob with Davidson and Stark's Happy Jack with Milnes are noted contenders in the one and two mile heats. Perry's San Roy and Barrowcliffe entries appear among other competitors with various placements and times.
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Stark
Sandy Bob
Davidson
Milnes
AD Lane
Jack Alto
Oxford
Jack
Perry
San Roy
Mottei
Mesecke
Bonny
Ino Owhetan
T.barroweliffe
Barcoweliffe
Procession Awards Highlight Sectional Prize Winners
Prizes given for best sectional items in the procession include Best Union Display for Waterside Workers, Palr Draught Horses with Davison and E G Smith teams in a dead heat, Trades Display to Carpenters. Most Original Display awarded to Waterside Workers. Comical Turnout featured Cosima's party and Danny Dress, Girl Gladys Davis and Audrey Jacobs among top dress contestants, Best Decorated Vehicle to Advance Australia, Impersonation by F Garter as Wallan Swoxgy.
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Palr
Yenett
Davidson
E.G. Smith
Carpenters
Tronwdrkers
Cosi
Danny Dress
Gladys Davis
Audrey Jacobs
Taney
F.carter
T. Davis
Advance Australia
F.garter
As- Wallan
City Celebrations Mark Labor Day Parade
Crowded streets hosted a representative Labor Day procession with Labour politicians and old unions marching. About 190 British seamen appeared at the rear bearing banners noting freedom and empire. others mocked Bruce’s Bolshevik hogses on a ferry. An organized Jubilee sports day at Oval and good weather drew hundreds to resorts.
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Adelaide
J. Gunn
Judas
Lock Wilson
Bruce
Gun Running Case Leads to 15 Month Prison Term
A High Court ruling related to the Thames gun running case has led to Captain Atteteld Releaged and others including Recartes Don, Desay, and Captain C. Ie Maina receiving 15 months imprisonment for failing to satisfy an order under the Cutone Consolidation Act. The case centers on a 7,000 stake tied to illicit arms activities.
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Don
Desay
C. Ie Maina
Whoeen
Femnase
High Court
Ees
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Apter Lote
Queensland Prosecutions
Regal Phonograph Records
Columbia’ Phonograph Records
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Federal
Elections
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Pact
Wyerral
Domodocus
Aw.a. Hall
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Pirléy
Pirle
Labor
W. P. Goffes
Excelsior
Ellen Street
Marshal
Mb Wy. P. Galley
Blas. Bond
Bollermakers' Society
Iron, Braes and Steel Modders' Society
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Federated Tron— Inworkers' Union
Society of Carpenters
Australian Workers’ Union
Labor Day Table
Adlernuon
Daws
B. Clark
J. Sofiaepel
P. Hayes
Hannan
Sheffield Handicap
HK. Brakenridge
A.schaepel
Eau
T Hannan
B.A Landery
Yar
Gratty
A. Thornton
Ticie
J. Cooney
Havnan
Gy Allen
A. Smith
A. Sharp
Amg Bishop
Y Clarke
Garvenell
G. Warren
L. Jones
Sheffield
A. Hannan
R Sandery
Brakenridge
Tine
T. Hannatt
W. S. Gray
H. Sandery
A. Sandery
Short
H. Brakenridge
A. Lacey
F. Davis
Davis
A. G. Patterson
T.G. Sloan
Kep
Jump
F. Hackett
Cooney
J, Liddle
Beals
Vingant
Smith
Nqvice
Eos Ly
Heaby Oy
Clack
W. Gray
Jim
Labor Day
Mackett
Suiond
Ry Sandery
Atteteld
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