Petrol Price Cut Sparks Motoring Relief in Port Pirie
Port Pirie motorists welcomed a 3d per gallon cut in first and second grade petrol effective today, with Adelaide and other centres seeing a 2d reduction. The move, urged by major oil companies and supported by the Automotive Industries body, aims to standardize prices and boost the motor trade, while Pirie remains 2d cheaper per gallon than Adelaide. The shift follows protests over differential rates and is expected to impact petrol consumption and vehicle registrations regionally.
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OOD
Port Pirie
Cme
Adelaide
Pirie
Teauetion
Daines
Redurtion
Gallor
Royal Automoll
Rusalia
Mine Chamber of Automative Industries
Shell
Yacana
G Chwin Imanager
Dalaety & Gn
Maine
Teduction
South Australia
Melhourne
Meo
A. Mo Medrae
H.C. Siehannennersd Bn
Uae
Mintor
Daly
Ill Treatment of Jews in Germany Exposed by Polish Protest
London dispatch reports The Daily Express cites five protests by the Polish Government over ill treatment of Jewish nationals in Germany. The note claims Germany promised satisfaction after the protests and cables were exchanged.
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Germany
London
Daily Express
British Coal for Germany Controversial Terms Considered
Special cables from London report a proposed Anglo German commercial treaty contemplating the admission of 120 000 tons of British coal to Germany in return British duties on German toys and cheap wares including field instruments clocks cutlery razors and razors.
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London
Germany
Britain
Manslaughter Verdict in Brunswick Case
Melbourne reports John McKenzie Weston a 39 year old Brunswick butcher was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of his wife Grace Weston. He received a prison sentence after a jury urged mercy for provocation. Weston admitted taking blame to protect his wife’s name while McWilliams figure remained central to the motive.
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Brunswick
Melbourne
Grace Weston
John McKenzie Weston
Butcher
Criminal Court
Justice Lowe
Weston
Murray Mc‘Willams
McWilliams
Aeca
Fee
Ie McWilliams
Farewell for Sir Henry Barwell at Australia House
Sir Henry Barwell retires as Agent General for South Australia. Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven criticizes imperial ignorance while lauding Mr Lionel Hill for his wit and determination in public life. The governor hopes for harmony among governors and states within the Commonwealth.
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Recorder
London
Australia House
Henry Barwell
South Australia
Alexander Hore-Ruthven
Australia
Lionel Hiu
Celsts
Mistralla
Honey Burwell
We Hill
Him
Phen
Min
Alexander
Vic
Lionel Hill
District Judge Bradley Seized by Farmers in Iowa
One hundred farmers dragged District Judge Bradley from his seat in Lemara Iowa and half choked him with a rope They threatened him and stole his trousers after he refused to sign foreclosure foreclosures instructions in a chaotic incident tied to special cables and local unrest
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Lemara
Iowa
Fida
Bradley
How Australia Could Balance Budget
London report notes a Chamber of Commerce dinner where Mr S M Bruce stated Australia could balance the budget if the sinking fund were suspended. The remark reflects wartime finance debates and exchanges on fiscal policy between Britain and Australia.
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Australia
Recorder
London
Chamber of Commerce
Oisy
S. M. Bruce
Austala
Ifmn
Britaig
Plane Down Three Save From Death At Mascot Aerodrome
A crash near Mascot Aerodrome left pilot James Weir and two passengers severely injured but alive. James Weir suffered a fractured collarbone and shock. Joseph Sangarrle sustained fractures to the right thigh and left arm with head injuries. De Hyer had a fractured right leg and abrasions. The machine wrecked on a mud bank a quarter mile from the field.
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Sydney
Mascot
James Weir
Joseph Sangarrle
de Hyer
Ars American Seil
Marionaa
Bank Tragedy Inquest Into Bank Robber Shot By Guard
An inquest into the death of John Dixon, 26, a laborer killed during a bank robbery attempt at the Carlton branch of the English Scottish and Australian Bank, found guard J M Hayes justified in firing to protect property. Dixon climbed on a cot, peppered the clerk, grabbed notes, and fled. Hayes was incapacitated by pepper in the eyes but not in danger of death. Dixon reportedly told an acquaintance he needed to get money from somewhere before dying.
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Melbourne
FTER
John Dixson
Carlton
J. M. Hayes
Manner
Hayes
Dissony
Richel Halloran
Dixon
Ner
John McKenzie
West Melbourne
Dixson
British justice for all statement by Judge Moule at County Court
Judge Moule defended British justice in a County Court ruling, saying he hates the idea that foreigners cannot receive full justice in a British court. He asserted efforts to ensure every defendant has a full and fair hearing, despite handling two Sicilian litigants.
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Melbourne
Moule
Court sensation as witness collapses during perjury accusation
In Central Criminal Court the Crown prosecutor challenged defence witness Thomas Brown for perjury. Brown collapsed in court and was carried to the witness room. he later left for hospital. The jury retired for the night amid a murder trial linked to Bessie Auelan andney Park with earlier rulings.
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Sydney
Craig
Central Criminal Court
McKean
Thomas Brown
Wille
Brown
Witves
Tien Huken
Bessie Auelandney Park
M H Hirst
Tax clerks charged in Adelaide fraud case
Adelaide Police Court heard charges against taxation department clerks for fraudulent conversion. Witnesses stated the accused Tins and Heron used taxpayer funds over years. Heron admitted five counts. Praskjin faced four counts as the court prepared for sentencing.
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Adelaide
WO Taxation Department
AL Pickering
Alexandr
Heron
Benjamin Praskjin
Edwardstown
Union Advocate Praises Mr Murphy for East West Case
The Union Advocate reports Mr M J Murphy received congratulations from G J Davis and Australian Workers' Union members for his role in upsetting a lower court ruling. Murphy argued that rules lacked power to alter wage basis, a point the judge dismissed before an appeal was upheld.
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Ugh Court
Mrake-Brockman
G. J. Davis
Australian Workers
Wininnalll
Af. G. Murphy
Mse Me
Murphy
Davis
AWAD
Prelude to Economic Conference May Talks Inch Toward London
London reports groundwork for an international economic conference with potential talks among Canada Argentina America and Australia in May. Australia’s attendance hinges on whether trade restrictions are relaxed.
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Flecorder
London
Cansia
Argentine
America
Australia
Sohiur
Associated Banks Name New Chairman in Victoria
Melbourne Friday W A Lelie banker from the Union Bank of Australia was appointed chairman of the Associated Banks of Victoria succeeding E H Wreford. The move places Lelie at the helm of Victoria's banking group as the associate institutions align leadership.
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Melbourne
W. A. Lelie
Union Bank of Australia
Associated Banks of Victoria
E. H. Wreford
Debt Revision May Be Considered After World Conference
Washington report says President Roosevelt ready to consider debt revision after a world conference invitation. Details unclear. wording suggests potential talks at a Saturday session with invitation to global delegates.
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Washington
Pridey
Roosevelt
London
Port Pirie Post Office worker transfer announced
Mr FLW McGill of Port Pirie Post Office will be transferred to Renmark shortly. He has served in the postal service for 14 years, most of them in Pirie, and Mr A H Munt from the General Post Office operating room will succeed him and begin duties in Pirie on Tuesday.
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Flw. McGill
Port Pirie
Renmark
Postal Service
Pirie
A. H. Munt
General Post
McGill
Pirle
The Recorder Available at Bookstall Adelaide Station
Pirie residents visiting Adelaide can buy daily copies of The Recorder at the Bookstall railway station North Terrace. Look for the placard THE RECORDER in bold red letters at the basement entrance to the platforms, price the same as Pirie-d.
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RT Pirie
Adelaide
the Recorder
North Terrace
Prussian Government Proposes Sterilisation Move
Berlin reports the Prussian Government proposes sterilisation of the unit. It is believed to foreshadow federal action. Herr Seldte, Minister of Labor, has joined the Naats, taking his steel helmets with him.
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Berlin
Herr Seldte
Naats
Telmets
Terrible Double Tragedy Near Callington
Adelaide reports a double tragedy at Hartley near Callington where Vida Hutson, 19, was shot by Lionel Smith, 29, who then killed himself. The couple had recently broken off relations, and letters indicated plans to kill her and self. Police found Smith dead under a pine tree with a tying device near the shotgun.
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Adelaide
Hartley
Callington
Vida Adelia Hutson
Lionel Trevallion Smith
Smith
Miss Hutson
Charles Hutson
Hutsons
Death by Suggestion Cult in Vancouver Suit
A Vancouver court suit centers on a cult claiming that death by mental suggestion caused a series of losses. Plaintiff A Barley seeks 2800 pounds from Aime De Valdez, head of the Avuakian Foundation, with testimony alleging manipulation and coercive control by involved figures amid archaic references and unsettled dues.
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Vancouver
A. Barley
Aime de Valdez
Avuakian Foundation
Nee Pointer
Far
Ste
No Death Of Jockey Reported In Adelaide Race
A jumbled Sydney era report notes a jockey fell during a race and was not confirmed dead. The fragment hints at a court or jury review and unclear condition after the incident. Names and exact places are unreadable, but the item centers on the jockey’s injury status and subsequent public reaction.
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Nowih
St. Puller
Jury Wiene
Benwigs
RuarsHay
Held
Inquest Finds No Fault in Imperial Mnways Disaster
The coroner ruled there is no evidence Alfred Voss caused the air crash on the Imperial Mnways flight near Dixmude. Company representatives stated they found no sign of deliberate malfeasance and dismissed any intentional wrongdoing.
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London
Asan
Alfred Voss
Imperial Mnways
Smuts Prefers Debt Relief Limit to Aid Farmers
Cape Town reports Prime Minister Smuts announces the Coalition Government will not raise 100 million pounds to takeover farmers debts. He argues that would create dependents but vows to assist farmers to save the country from becoming a desert and to prevent economic collapse.
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Cape Town
Our products selling well amid global talks and wheat outlook
The report notes high prices for wheat at 2/83 on tracks Port Adelaide, a weak overall economy with expenditures exceeding income, and hopes for progress at the world economic conference. Mr Taylor urged employing school leavers and addressed the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce, highlighting unemployment concerns. Commonwealth wood sales for the period ended March 21 show turnover of £28,371,141, up from £25,327,952 in 1924-32. The 1883 season is noted for production of Haneste in volume and quality.
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Hythy
Sean
Soventeot
Jones
Taylor
Mem
Adelaide
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