Miners gain 173 percent pay rise in new tribunal award
Sydney reports a tribunal award issued today boosts off-hand workers and pick miners with a minimum daily wage of 148/6. The Bonbeach workforce including midline men shooters and wheelers receives a substantial increase. Tonnage rates for stone workers and youths rise by about 20 percent, and some duties are adjusted for boys. The award becomes effective next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Vik Athunal
Ttribir Ga
Deluge in British Columbia cause of $4 million damage
Storms and floods hit British Columbia most in the Lower Fraser valley. A farmer reports losses to harvest as turnips and crops washed away. Authorities tally damages at four million dollars across the region.
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Reutes
Vancouver
Weeta
British Columbia
Fraser Valley
VAPAN DEVELOPING OILFIELD
A Tokio correspondent reports Japan is seeking to develop oilfields on the island at Sasbelion as part of a broader wartime resource effort. The notice reflects press coverage from London about Japanese energy initiatives and strategic aims in the Sasbelion region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tokio
Tan Times
Japan
Sasbelion
Man Found Dead Beside Cart on 4 Road near Sutherlands
A man was found dead beside a horse and cart on the side of 4 road at Sutherlands west Budunda this afternoon. The injured man was identified as A G icon, a urine star dealer, and the cart bore his name.
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Adelaide
Sutherlands
West Budunda
Pirie Hospital Trouble Reported Amid Staffing Concerns
Wednesday discussion in Adelaide quoted Premier responding to inquiry on Pirie hospital issues. Matron reportedly resigned and three charge nurses left practice, though hospital board denies dissatisfaction among staff. Recommendation includes wage increases for nurses and practitioners. disputed link to actor’s claims reported by Daily Herald.
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Adelaide
L. L. Mill
Oroas
Board
Stat
Pally Herald
Dassie
Man Wounded by Burglars in Melbourne Bedroom Raid
C Bott of Bondalton woke to masked armed men raiding his room. One held him down while others searched, finding 260 unt two valuable guns. Bott lunged as they left and a burglar fired three times missing him. The assailants fled uninjured.
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Melbourne
C. Bott
Three Day Special Value in Stationery Department
A three day sale offers writing pads and envelopes at prices below wholesale. The ad touts scarce paper and high quality, insisting early purchase guarantees keen prices. Examples follow.
Prest special writing pads in antique notation
An old ad lists Writing Pads branded Lana Prest National Austral Grenfell with 60 sheets each. Prices show 8d for Lana, 4/5 for Prest, 4/4 for National and 2/2 for Grenfell with double sided ruling and single sheet availability from Prest’s.
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Prest
Marzin Ager
Bach
Prests
Saustral” Pag Sd. Bach
Envelopes and paper stock in various bulk sizes
Catalog note lists SELUEPLEX flue lined special paper and full Commercial size envelopes with prices. Includes 4000 for 17 shillings, 1000 for 49 shillings 6 pence, WSUPERFINE types 4000 for 97 shillings 8 pence, and HYMOOTH IVORY options. Also mentions Tad and Tad packets with other sizes and stock at EBEN prices.
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Selueplex
Hymooth
PacWels
Wade
Petition with 57669 signatures prompts Prohibition referendum call
In Adelaide Parliament a 57669 signature petition for a referendum on prohibition was presented by Mr Smeaton. The scene drew crowds as members faced the issue. a bottle and bundles of panels caused disruptions, prompting the Speaker to warn against handclapping and to consider clearing the chamber if decorum failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Tl. Smeaton
A. A. Edwards
Speaker
Sturt
Smeaton
Gouse
Grassnonder
Elvarus
Fe Doille
Adelaidé
Edwards
T. Butterfeld
HD. Young
Viere
Aes
Binands
M. Y. O'Halloran
Prests Limited Picnic Feature Cricket Victory at Tealowie
The annual picnic for Prests Limited was held at Mir Angus Bryce's Tealowie property with 100 employees and relatives. A morning sports program preceded an afternoon cricket match where Prests Limited beat the Talowle Club by seven runs after Talowle posted 63 and Prests 70. The event also listed prize results for races and handicaps among attendees.
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Prests’ Limited
Mir Angus Bryce
Telmwie
Bowl 100
Prests' Limited
Talowle Club
Peasts
Oily Dunstan
Violet Butler
George Read
Eddleele
Soblett
Iments
Recca Raytt
HK. Mitchell
Mitchell
Rivet
Ray Noblett
Incident at Chaff Mill Near Adelaide Morning
A 5 30 AM accident occurred at the chaff mills of William Rix on Solametaial road near Parra Et Nea. Local reports note damage at the site and inquiries are underway. No further details available at this time.
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Adelaide
Wedneadiy
Wiliam Rix
Sy Solametaial Road
Charge of Manslaughter Case Adjudicated in Downe County Court
The trial of Henry Ryan and James Batko for manslaughter in the death of Moot Whight on July 4 was continued. Prosecutor and defense debated whether evidence showed common purpose or individual acts, with witnesses detailing a chase and fall on a road. The Chief Justice adjourned proceedings to the next day.
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Adelalde
W. J. Denny
Carlos
Ryan
Justing
Thera
Denny
Jack Cooper
Dalfiter
Moore
Agein
Port Pirie High School primary examination results show high pass rate
The list of candidates from Port Pirie High School underwent the primary examination with many succeeding. Of 38 who sat the test, 26 gained certificates, a rate above 78 percent, compared with a state average of 55 percent.
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Con Aldales
Port
Pirie High School
Corlifeates
Willihe
Asiah Grammer
Loonpost- Hon
Lawrie
Loftes
H. Lal
Mobean Roa
Maxwell
ALL
WDM
A. Hy
Munro Eileenk
Nolan K
Pimtott
Pope
Teitur
Phillips
Rollason
Carmi
Thomas
Wining
Wilson
Inhouse
E. Waters
Novelty Ball at Caledonian Hall Impresses Local Guests
A novelty ball was held last night at Caledonian Hall hosted by Mr. Petty. The hall was decorated with foil flowers and streamers, Mrs. Simpson played piano, and a supper was provided by Mrs. Petty. The program included a balloon hunt, streamer waltz, confetti hat, and moonlight waltz. A successful season continued with a concert and dance at Sir Mark's Hall featuring Miss Smith and accompanying artists.
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Caledonian Hall
Petty
Bromley
M.C
H. Simpson
Sir Mark's Hall
M.smith
Alex. Kitson
A. Troloar
Miss Ny Naulty
A. Hichaadson
Erwin
Johnson
F. Hackett
O Butler
Kev
Goma
A.itson
Mr. Roobey
Warren
Dante
Mies
Neai
Fulton
Risse Hl
Randon
Baie
Sord Messrs
Lonnell
Hackett
Feade
Tiss
Adler
Federal “Treasury
Debates on Federal Representation and Workers' Compensation Amendments
The House debated a motion for federal representation with equal state seats and a convention. Amendments proposed proportional representation and retention of domestic state control. Adjournments followed as MPs urged new bills and broader coverage for workers. Proceedings touched on storage branding of coca products and public safety concerns.
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Adelaine
House of Assembly
W. A. Hamiston
South Australia
Acheme
J. Ann
Mit
Senate
Hamilton
Hague
Bens
Ginh
B.C. Vardan
J. ©. Pitsgerald
Gor
Laffer
Disgerald
Conalder
Wis
House of Representatives Opposes Defence Policy
In Melbourne on a Wednesday the House discussed defence policy. Me M Hughes suggested Mr Millen represent Australia at the Geneva conference of the League of Nations. The debate covered postal rates, staffing costs, and raised objections to compulsory measures. The debate was adjourned.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
M. Hughes
Sen
Millén
League of Nations
Australia
London
G. H. Wise
United Kingdom
South Africa
Newe Zealand
Canada
New Works
Bullaings
Pendittra
Parker Moloney
F. Brennan
F. Brennan and #¥. P. Lazcarini
Ander
Government Probes Pneum Pulverising Crown Coal Death
In Adelaide on Tuesday the Premier told Mr W Harvey in the House of Assembly that inquiries are being made into the death method of pulverising Crown coal. He said once a decision is reached he would ensure the work proceeds.
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Adelaide
W. Harvey
House of Assembly
Public Eye Brief Reports Local Notices and Maritime Events
In Public Eye news, J Bees was terminated from his Teas of the Fe Italy Port Pirie. Sister Mary of the Centre Methodist General Mission left Pirie for Gawler for her annual holidays and will be advent a fortnight. Mir Woodward, acting slant superintendent at the Smelter, returned to Port Pirie yesterday. He was married while away. Mr Alfred May, chairman of May Brosendo, a local engineering firm at Gweter, died yesterday.
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Mary
Pirie
Gawler
Mir Woodward
Port Pirie
Alfred May
May Brosendo
Gweter
General Meeting Held at Incarnatiat Wall for SIGUT Lapras
A general meeting of the above state is scheduled to be held at the Incarnatiat wall to discuss SIGUT Lapras. Officials and members are expected to attend and participate in the session. The agenda includes approvals and administrative updates for the organization and its initiatives.
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Sigut
Lapras
Engineers Wages Petition Sparks Commonwealth Strike Threat
A wage dispute involving engineers across the Commonwealth prompts a demand for 240 Honke weeks and radi cal mercades overtime pay. The Amalgamated Society of Engineers filed in the Federal Arbitration Court in September 1949, with a strike threat if demands are not met. The union seeks premia of 26/10 per week and 1£ 9 for certain classes of workers, stressing the issue is a federal matter, not tied to a Saturday strike.
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Mose
Clerks Demand Higher Pay From Victoria Chief Secretary
Deputation from the Ang italian Clerical Association urged Chief Secretary M. Baird to unite wages and set a classification scheme. Speakers claimed clerks are exploited, with many families on the bread line and clerks wearing one suit for years. Baird agreed clerks may seek the wet of wage boards.
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Melbourne
Ang
Victoria
M. Baird
Hit Ib
Baind
Weir-wages Board
Stolen Cycles Charged in Adelaide Court
Three men, Helinand J. Goldney Albert Coldney and Leonard Jentry, faced Adelaide Police Court with larceny charges after a bicycle theft ring at Adelaide railway station. Prosecution detailed the thefts from the cycle shed, alterations, and sale of rebuilt cycles. The trio was committed for trial.
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Adelaide
Dri Bie
Cherce
J. Goldney
Albert Coldney
Leonard Jentry
H. Royals
Adelaids
Alteraiiona
Tratective McMahon
Gonstate
Gilt Hy
Jeffrey
M | Porter
Baker
Reg Soldoey
Bert
Golfiney
Gold
Ney
Uack
Gill
Correll
Teffrey
Albert Goldney
White
McMahon
Goldney
Jettray
Gaidney
Sid
Question of bookmaking in the House of Assembly
Mr A A Edwards questioned the Premier about betting remarks made to a deputation. The Premier called bookmakers a curse yet promised facilities for a private bill to legalise bookmaking. He said the government did not intend any half totalisation. Edwards moved to spread a resolution for totalisator abolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaium
Fuesuay
A. A. Edwards
House of Assembly
Fosday
Edwards
Tragic fall kills 2nd Vaughan public works son
Stanley Jackson, 2, son of former Vaughan Public Works Commissioner Harry Jackson, died after slipping on a hill near a reservoir during a Church of England picnic. Three boys climbed the hill, a stone rolled, Jackson fell unconscious, died ten minutes later from a skull fracture. Witnesses report dangerous footing. coroner notified.
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Thie Westeriay
Nelahiabys
Stanley Jackson
Ipo
Harry Jackson
Vaughan, Minisley
Church of England
Nelshany
Arthur ‘Telford
Clan Thorpe
Young
Thorne
Jackson
Telford
Wse
Thorpe
Jackson Rolle
Randall W. Matthews
Tle
Young Jackson
Amusements Show “Male and Female” at Cover Theatre
A showing of the play “Male and Female” at the Cover Theatre tonight presents a story of two houses on an uninhabited island. A wife used to luxury discovers she must rely on a man for safety and survival as gender roles reverse amid harsh life. The program includes a customary supporting feature.
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Womart
Casing Theatre Promises Varied Program Tonight
The Tus performs Tilton and Westab at the Lasing Theatre with a strong vaudeville portion by Mogsie Buckley. Two dramas, The Gift of the Gab and The Grimson Dove, are planned along with usual variety acts. The program aims for high quality and strong audience appeal each night.
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Tilton
Westab
Mogsie Buckley
Collins
Platucs
Men’s Choir Concert at Wandearah Aid Fundraiser
Members of the Pirie Mate Voice journeyed to Wandearah last night for a four-choral concert in aid of the Soldiers Memorial Hall. The event was enjoyable, with congratulations to the performers and contributions from Wilkinson Samer ile Lovell Goldsworthy Fraser Moyle and the Pirie Tremorots Quartet. Works will be emitted in quotas.
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Pirie Mate Voice
Wandeareh
Thasa
Messrs
Wkinson
Samer Ile
Lovell
Goldsworthy
Fraser
Prazor
Moyle Viala
Pirie Tremorots
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Vapan
Ho ‘Times
Pirie Hospital
Prests’ Ltd
vHi
Prohibition
Westion
FIRM
Telowie
Golat
University.of Adelaide
Boao, Padory Puree
Bram Nes IO
ST. Mark's
House OF ‘Representatives
Ur. J
Feitaly
En el
Wages Board
Gripp
Tassie
Kennedy
Coal EE Theatre
Casing Theatre
Coongert
Wandearah
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