Hitler extols muscle over mind before thousands of athletes
Berlin reports Hitler, facing a large crowd of athletes, says intellectuals lacking physical strength and courage risk decay. He vows strong men protect Germany rather than be philosophers. Around Nordsey Island, the agriculture minister with 2,000 Storm Troops pushes locals to choose sides, and Jews are said to be unwelcome. Brussels hosts the Trade Union Congress as Gitrine decries Nazi brutality and calls for opposing fascism.
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Berlin
Hitler
Germany
Ocay
Nordsey Island
North Sea
Jonah
Ritter
Hiller
Brussels
W.M. Gitrine
International Federation of Trade Unions
Football Merger Sparks NSW Rugby League Showdown
Sydney Monday report reveals a sharp split in the New South Wales Rugby League committee over merging with Australian rules football. Chairman H Flege refused to attend the forthcoming conference as a delegate, citing loyalty to the league, and a clear stance against any amalgamation. A substitute delegate was appointed.
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Sydney
New South Wales Rugby League
H. Flege
Australian National Football Council
Thieves' Big Haul Hits Melbourne Stores and Homes
Thieves struck Melbourne during the weekend stealing goods valued at 2500 pounds. London Stores lost 500 pounds worth, Craig Williams 2500, and H J Wookey the jeweller 100 in jewellery and watches. Mr Gordon of Evnold reported 2000 pounds of jewellery stolen from his home. Many other households suffered losses.
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Melbourne
London
Craig
Williams
H. J. Wookey
Gordon
Ehvnod
Revival in Gold Definite at Victoria Chamber Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Chamber of Mines of Victoria Mr A H Merrin reported an eight thousand three hundred sixty eight ounce rise in six months production versus last year. He predicted that with gold prices steady deep lead mining would again boost state output though a shortage of qualified mine managers remains. London financiers were reviewing abandoned mines as the chamber urged government help to aid legal mining prospects and applied science.
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Melbourne
Chamber of Mines of Victoria
A. H. Merrin
London
Material for Needy Distribution Today at Town Hall
Distribution of 600 yards of yarn and flannelette received by Threathold Mayoress will be held this afternoon starting at 2.00 at the Town Hall. Parcels will be handed to applicants from the men's lounge on the north side of the building. Entrance via the gateway between the Town Hall and the Institute. Applicants should bring their own wrappings.
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Threathold
Ellen Street Pughole Sparks Council Action Urging Railways Help
Councillors decried Ellen Street mud and slush from recent rains fronting the main business block. Alderman Davis urged Railway Department cooperation to clean and pave the area and provide a crossing for a big upcoming crowd at the Ozone Theatre. The mayor pledged action and drainage to relieve the soggy low-lying site.
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Railways Department
Dr. Dey
Ozone Theatre
Crippled Plane Gains Help From Lord Wakefield
London report says Lord Wakefield offers to pay repair costs for the sinoplane Fall in Australia. Ulm claims the trans Atlantic flight would have been abandoned without his generosity. The episode underscores Wakefield's pivotal support for the program.
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London
Lord Wakefield
Australia
Ulm
Lord Wakefie
England Wins Davis Cup Final in Paris
Britain defeats France three rubbers to two to claim the Davis Cup. The final singles saw Cochet win the first to tie the match at two apiece, then Perry defeated Merlin in a dramatic encounter. The trophy presentation featured cheers, anthems, and photographers capturing the moment.
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Paris
Bitain
France
Cochet
Perry
Merlin
Goch
Austin
Peery
Shoeing Smith's Grievance Facing Town Council
A blacksmith Mr A H Gooding petitioned the Town Council claiming he receives less horse shoeing work than others though he pays high rates. After review by the town clerk and inspectors, councillors ruled his share fair and noted overall work distribution remains balanced.
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Walls
Gooding
TP Tink
Pre Deffrey
Shaw
Vertinty
Arried
Murder mystery surrounds Katherine Starr in Tarrawaanga
Police confess no crucial clue a week after Katherine Starr aged 72 was murdered at Tarrawaanga. Investigators explored two suspicious men with erratic behavior but could not link them to the crime. A robbery motive is suspected as Starr kept large sums of money in jars and tins before banking.
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Melbourne
Katherne Starr
Tarrawingee
Miss Starr
Explosion at Port Kembla wrecks building and pours molten metal
A serious blast at Electrolytic Refining and Smelting Company Port Kembla released 110 tons of molten copper. A furnace bar broke away, the roof was lifted, and large metal and concrete fragments flew outward. No injuries reported though daytime shift could have seen fatalities.
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Sydney
Electrolytic Refining and Smelting Company
Port Kembla
Irish Police Raid Hitlersesque Swoop on Guardsmen
Irish police conduct a raid described by sources as a Hitleresque swoop against national guardsmen. Authorities report swift arrests and searches across multiple stations as part of a security operation amid rising tensions.
Arms demanded in Ireland as police raid National Guards
Free State police acting on Mr De Valera's instructions swept through Dublin during the weekend calling for the surrender of all arms held by General O Duffy's National Guardsmen. Thousands of homes were visited and the demand for weapons was heavy and broad. Gerald O Sullivan, once Adjutant-General of the Free State Army, said he had no plan to become a defenseless target.
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Ald. Watts
Coffey
Fachsmith
Gooding
McCarter
Dublin
ISH
Free State Police
de Valera
O'Duffy
Gerald O'Sullivan
Free State Army
Kidnapped Man Released After Ransom Payment
Albany report states John O Connell, linked to a powerful political family, was kidnapped on July 7 and released unharmed today after a ransom of £8,000 was paid. The affair centers on the O Connell family and police involvement.
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Albany
N.Y
John O'Connell
Sun
Plight of Tobacco Growers Draws Government Debate
Australian Tobacco Growers Association members today urged action as Mr White opposed an embargo on leaf importations. Growers, facing tightened duties and heavy financial commitments, pressed for government tariff changes while the customs minister considered a review of the rejected lot in Melbourne for quality assessment.
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Melbourne
Meg Pan Jones
Tobaera Troyaueste 'S
White
Common Wealth
Missing Collier and Crew Vanish After Heavy Cargo
The Christina Fraser and her seventeen crew vanished after last seen riding a rain squall off Gabon on June 23. Captain Robert Smith, master for six years, offered no reason for the disappearance while William Taylor of the Navigation Department noted the unusually full cargo of 200 tons more than prior loads. The Marine Court adjourned until tomorrow amid the mystery.
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Sydney
Widenur
Marine Court Empire
Ensuter Christin Fraser
Gabo
Willian Taylor
Cap
Robert Smith
Christina Fraser
Residents and Visitors Reported in Port Pirie Hotels
A list of individuals visiting Port Pirie overnight shows Mr FE Mel Waterman secretary of Ozone Theatres Limited staying at Royal Exchange Hotel along with M P Campbell of Commercial Aviation Company Limited and F Duncan of Texas Company Australasia Limited. Other arrivals include A Payne from Adelaide H E LeLievre formerly of Port Pirie at Barrier Hotel and J Mortimer of Walkerville Co-operative Brewing Company Ltd at Barrier Hotel. Affected hotels include Barrier and Morrison, with notes on relatives to be notified.
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FE. Mel. Waterman
Ozone Theatres, Limited
Royal Exchange Hotel
M. P. Campbell
Commercial Aviation Company, Limited
Pime
F. Duncan
Texas Company Australasia), Limited
A. Payne
Adelaide
Port Pirie
Ns. G. Hunter
Western Australian Contractors’ Association
Pirie
J. Mortimer
Walkerville Co-operativ Brewing Company, Limited
Barrier Hotel
Me. R. Mareh
Ozone Theatres
H. E. LeLievre
Barrer Hotel
Buckley Joyce
Central Hotel
Leth Port Jets
Weather notes show chilly day with limited temperatures
Yesterday's high reached 59 degrees while the day ended at 8.30 a.m. with 423 and 4.30 p.m. temperature 51.2 degrees.
Dole strike weakens as 350 men report for work
Melbourne reports a weakened dole strike as 50 of ASU Taen workers who were called up for work returned today. The action reduces the number of strikers and signals diminishing support for the stoppage.
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Melbourne
Asu Taen
Craig's Appeal Against Gallows In Criminal Appeal
In the Criminal Appeal Court today the case of Eric Rowland Craig against his death sentence for Bessie O'Connor's murder was reserved for judgment. Mrs Patience O'Commor, mother of the victim, produced a handkerchief she said belonged to her daughter and swore it proved the link. She cried as she testified that another handkerchief previously offered by Craig's counsel did not belong to Bessie, and witnesses admitted Bessie had money from unknown sources and had been out at night, including to Rutherford in a motor car before the fatal night.
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Sydney
Eric Rowland Craig
Bessie O'Connor
Patience O'Commor
Craig
Bessie
Rutherland
Arthur Henderson Signals Return to Disarmament Talks
London report notes Arthur Henderson as Labor candidate for Cla, stating he will not abandon the Disarmament Conference chair and aims to finish conference within a year despite a shift in political role.
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E Recorder
London
Monde
Labor
Cla
Arthur Henderson Mue
Pirie Alderman presses for better night lighting at wharfs
Alderman Cockburn urged the Minister of Marine to expedite a decision on improving illumination at the ore bins and wharfs after a 33 year tenure on Pirie Town Council. Dr Coffey backed the motion, noting ships work at night require kerosene lamps and safety demands, and the council carried the motion.
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Pirie
Cockburn
Pirie Town
Minister of Marine
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