Pompoota training farm to close for soldier settlement
Adelaide Tuesday in the House of Assembly the Minister of Repatriation announced the Pompoota training farm would close and the area repurposed for a soldier settlement. He cited revenue figures and expenditure for game periods, and noted a sugar price safeguard while an inspector reports on south eastern drainage work. Soldiers were not forced to plant doradilla vines, an official clarified.
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Yne
House of Assembly
Pompoota
Buller
Wil Jone
J. L. Prise Eche
P. Reidy
Cav.p
G. A. Laffer
McLachlan
Address in Reply Presented to Governor Adelaide
The Address in reply to the Governor's speech at the opening of Parliament was presented today at Government House by the Speaker of the House of Assembly. In reply the Governor thanked members for their assurances of support and said reconstruction problems would receive close attention and that members would devote themselves to the state's business.
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Adelaide
Fine
Gusvernment House
House of Assembly
Parer and Melboulane Visit at Melbourne Flight Event
Parer and Melintosh flew from Polar Cook aviation ground to the Flemington racecourse today for an official landing amid bad weather. The number of people present was noted and aviators were welcomed by the base Minister Mr. Hugues and others. They will be Commonwealth Government guests at Parliament House for a luncheon.
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Parer
Melntosh
Polar Cook Aviation Ground
Fieminglin Racecourse
Hugues
Oiher
Commonwealth
Cluncheon
Men wait for promised concessions in Auckland strike
In Auckland New Zealand sugar workers persist in a strike awaiting government concessions. The union says they will continue the action until the promised measures are granted by the Arbitration Court.
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Auckland
N.Z
Afiliation
United States stance on Poland amid Russo-Polish war
United States will not press for a specific Poland Russia policy and backs Poland's denial of imperial aims. Britain and United States diverge on Polish entry into Russia while Warsaw faces alleged Soviet espionage tied to Minsk signals and a proposed shift of peace talks to Riga. Bolshevist losses since Warsaw battle listed as 50,000 wounded or captured.
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Washington
Poland
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Brace
London
Warsaw
Minsk
Hias
War
Riga
Warsew
Suburban Council Amends Award In Industrial Court
In Adelaide on Tuesday the Industrial Court heard arguments on retrospective differential wage rates. The employer's counsel urged rates be backdated to July 4, citing basic wage changes for One term OF Weagrand and the July 14 start for certain workers. The measure would affect horsedrivers and road roller engine crews, with an order to begin July 14 for those engaged in relevant tasks.
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Adelaide
Webb
R. Whitford
Jesarae
Mesopotamia Revolt Affects Oil Region Looted Plant
A War Office note reports no major change in Mesopotamia. The Baghdad to Mosul railway was cut August 23 but restored. The Arbe captured a group including Captain Lloyd and Mr Strachan near Deir Abbas and are said to be treating them well. Anglo-Persian Company workers at Naftkiana are safe though installations have been looted.
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Reuter
London
War Office
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Mosul
Samara
Deir Abbas
OM Company
Naftkiana
Factions clash in Belfast as riots rage across streets
Walls of Belfast erupt in brutal street fighting between rival factions. Orangemen and Catholics clash with iron, bricks, and stones across York Street North Street and Falls Road. Ambulances, gunfire, and fear grip residents as three days of shutdowns unfold and Sir Edward Carson calls for peace.
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Condon
Tursday
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Mga
Rote
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York Street
North Street
Falls Road
Grey
Sor Alers
Edward Caron
High Court affirms Commonwealth law over state acts
Melbourne dispatch reports the High Court of Australia ruled Commonwealth law prevails in conflicts with state laws. The Amalgamated Society of Engineers case tested federal power to regulate industrial disputes beyond state borders, with most justices supporting supremacy of Commonwealth authority.
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Melbourne
High Court of Australia
Justice Isaacs
Australia
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Justice Higgins
Orapy
Ona
Western Australia
Justice Duffy
Commonwealth
Arbitration bill seeks power sharing in court disputes
Melbourne news reports a debate in the House of Representatives over amendments to an arbitration bill. L E Groom proposes empowering court presidents to invite deputy presidents for dispute hearings and casting votes in equal divisions. Proposals to cap standard hours at 48 and secret ballots fail. The bill aims to legalise preaward contracts, drawing division among union leaders, with the minister opposing and progress noted.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
L. E. Groom
R. P. Blundell
Bamford
H. Gregory
Unio
Messrs
M. Chariton
T. J. Lavelle
AWU
Verdict on Death of Thomas Vine at Enfield
A city coroner held an inquiry into the death of Thomas Vine who died alone at Enfield around August 20. Vine aged 66, described as a brother of the deceased, had recently suffered rheumatism and chest pains. The verdict attributed death to a disease of the kidneys.
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Adelaide
Thomas Vine
Enfield
Vine
Belfast riots erupt in civil war mood amid sectarian violence
London dispatch from Monday describes Belfast streets as a battleground with flying bottles bricks glowing fires and shootings. Catholic homes targeted and workers expelled for refusing to curse the Pope. Rioters chant the National Anthem and a sectarian slogan as police and troops falter.
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London
Belfast
Daily News
Belgium
Zenrése
Rioting erupts in Belfast as unrest widens
Evening News correspondent reports fresh clashes in Belfast with a map and a woman shot dead. Shipyard workers attacked near York Street as authorities brace for further trouble. Restoration of Order Act yields casualties and dismissals, with ten killed and seven hundred injured or harmed in the city.
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United Service London
Te “Evening News
Belfast
York Street
Liebura
Dun Jalk
Wotine
Betr
Discharge of Goal Rate of Work in Sielsourne
Melbourne wharf laborers claim they unload coal faster and cheaper than Port Pirie using mechanical aids. Union spokesman Cadden cites February to April figures totaling 240,389 tons, with March and April totals and a weekly peak of 40,576 tons. Victorian port allegedly shows 44 tons per hour in one watch, asserting Melbourne as the cheapest port in Australia.
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Cadden
Melbourne Wherf Laborers’ Union
Todlay
Port Pirie
Marin Engineers
Victoria
Australia
Port Pirie Santries Negotiations Clarified In House
Mr N Makin submitted a question on Port Pirie santries working details in the House of Representatives and was promised the government would provide the information. In Sydney the Coal Tribunal heard that failure to settle miner grievances would end conciliation and arbitration efforts.
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Melbourne
N. Makin
House of Representatives
Port Pirie Santries
Coal Tribunal
Sydney
J. M. Baddeley
Coal and Shale Employer’ Federation
Special Coal Tribunal
Prince of Wales Enjoys Calm Honolulu Arrival
The Prince of Wales arrived aboard the Renown in Honolulu after a smooth voyage from Samos. He planned a brief holiday, enjoying a peaceful welcome as he stepped ashore for a few days of rest before resuming royal duties.
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Honolulu
Prisoe
Walen
Samos
Alaskan Drama at Casino Theatre Tonight
Alaskan drama "Jacke of Silver Heart" centers on three rivals for a girl amid snow scenes and a dancing saloon fight. Also shown is "The Chaperon" about a duped wife who divorces and helps four women find husbands, plus Farves topical pictures and Ernest Pitcher musical patter.
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Jacke
Silver Heart
Casino Theatre
Beer Hall
Ventures 0
Ernest Pitcher
Angel Child at the Cooee Theatre Tonight
Three star pictures are shown at the Cooee Theatre tonight featuring Angel Child a lively play. The heroine Mary is as contrary as the nursery rhyme and the evening promises fights hard work and lively play with ultra-fashionable gowns amid dance crowd scenes.
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Cooee Theatre
Mary
Alaska
Protest Dropped by Boulling Chal Felton
Sydney reports Pelton says Barry refused to row again in Austral and will drop his protest against the stakes or the championship being paid. Pelton states Barry has proved himself a cod sportsman and no longer maintains the objection.
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Sydney
Pelton
Barry
Austral
Barrier strike tribunal report on hours and wages at Broken Hill
The Barrier Strike Tribunal chaired by Mr Justice Edmunds completed an interim report on working hours and wages. It finds no substantiation for the 36 hours per week demand and outlines proposed wage scales and travel allowances. The report notes holiday dates, shifts, and overtime rules, with many points to be reviewed by miners and mineowners.
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Sydney
Justice Edmunds
Vie Bruken Hil
Broken Hill
Barrier Workers’ Association
Seale
Varius
Barrier Werke
Association
Hospital Nurses Scarce Amid Many Resignations
Reports from Pirie Hospital reveal a serious nursing shortage after multiple senior staff resignations. Management seeks replacements while junior members shoulder increased workload as six charge nurses are needed but only two remain.
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Pirie Hospital
Uriel Apott
Matron Resigns at Hospital Board Meeting
The Hospital Board held a special meeting to consider the matron’s resignation after she asked to be relieved of duties. The resignation was accepted with regret and the board praised her hard work, recommending a six month leave of absence for the station.
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Shy
H. Jackgan
Indecent language case at Pirie Police Court
Ernest R. Thompson pleaded guilty to using indecent language in Alexander street at 6 p m Monday. Fined 3 pounds plus 15 shillings costs or 14 days in prison. Ship servant Ernest Ballard and others gave evidence of similar remarks on Barrier wharf at 6 45 p m.
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Pirie
Ernest R. Thompson
Huboer
Alexander Street
Baer Bottis
Public Hall as Public Place Court Deliberates
In Adelaide on Tuesday the Pull Court considered whether a town hall qualifies as a public place under section 69. Sub-Inspector Nichiection challenged a Morgan indecent language charge from November 1919. The Chief Justice indicated the ruling hinges on access by the public and occupier consent.
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Nichiection
Morgan
M. Sabine
S.M
Adelaide Police Court
Tower Hall
Miele
Richard V. Webster
Buchanan
Duetic ‘Buchanss
Town Fatality. Police Withdraw Man Slaughter Charge
Adelaide coroner inquest concludes Restey Audley Saunders death at Edwardstown on August 24 was an accidental discharge of a revolver. James T. Lake examined the weapon and testified that loading and ring alignment could cause a cartridge to explode. Saunders family connected to manslaughter case cited by their representative later in the day.
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Restey
Audley Saunders
Edwardstown
James T. Lake
Kackeby
Gordon Edswerd Saunders
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