National Insurance Means to Australians Surveyed
A detailed talk by Mr H Parkinson, Grand Secretary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in South Australia, outlines the national insurance system’s universal contributions and benefits. He explains effects on private superannuation, government guarantees, and the registration process starting January next year, noting exemptions for older workers and the need for widespread support to pass Parliament.
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H. Parkinson
South Australia
Independent
Order of Oddfellows
Town Hall
C. L. Martin
Norwood
State Basic Wage Review Deferred by Labor Council
The United Trades and Labor Council deferred its review of the state living wage pending a Monday executive meeting. The current state basic wage is 3 pounds 0 shillings weekly, while the federal rate stands at 3 pounds 15 shillings, with potential further action after the council's next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Trades and Labor Council
Tha Nieve Bas Hee Mail Folloy
Roth
Parkone
Matt
Hoyas
Winghies
Dawes
Jedinld
Board of Industry
Pirie Anglers Seek Minister Exemption From Fisheries Act
Willie Amateur Fishermen's Association members wait on Ministers DP Blessing and Tom Playford to urge exemption of local waters from proposed Fisheries Act amendments before Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Desterlay
Messrs DP Blesing
Agriculture
Playford
Maine
Bilt
Hope Ending Hawaii Clipper Clings to Unknown Fate
Manila reports no news on air liner Hawaii Clipper after Friday disappearance amid storm en route from Guam to Manila. Rescue ships and planes search vast ocean area near the forest of the islands and across the Pacific for 16 passengers and crew, with fears of wreckage and loss mounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Islands
Batting Caution Marks Swansea Cricket Test
Swansea crowds watched Australia face Glanurganshire with cautious batting as play finally opened at 12 30 pm amid a bank holiday crowd. Davies produced a notable eight runs in one over off White, while the rest remained guarded and slow until lunch with only 30 runs added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
Swansea
Australia
Glanurganshire
A!ries
Davies
Watherston Faces Hanging Trial Next Thursday Week
Local court schedules the case of Watherston for imminent execution after arraignment. Prosecutors seek a death sentence with the trial slated to begin on Thursday of next week at the county courthouse.
Government upholds death penalty in Mary Meilsen murder
Adelaide council confirms Criminal Court sentence for James Mark Watherson in the murder of 12 year old Elizabeth Meilsen at Monash. The cabinet agreed to affirm the sentence and Watherson will be hanged at Adelaide Gaol next Thursday, the first capital punishment in South Australia in nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
James Mark Watherston
Elizabeth ‘Mary Meilsen
Monash
Criminal Court
Watherson
Adeaide
Gaul West Thieslay
South Austruhit
The Thermometer Maximum 56 Degrees Record
Meteorological data shows the maximum temperature reached 56 degrees. The minimum for the prior 24 hours ended at 830 am was 4 degrees.
Japanese uneasy as Chinese Communists attack Manchukuo
Report from Recorder Special Cables notes Communist forces from China's Gmourth Route Army have entered Manchukuo, organized villages rising against Japanese forces, and cut the Peiping-Jeho railway. Japan dispatches troops from Tsingtao toward Manchukuo while signaling protests to Moscow over a Soviet attack. Cabinet plans expected to address the crisis as border tensions rise.
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China
Gmourth
Manchukuo
Ipeiping-Jeho
Tsingtao
Chengkufeng
Tokio
Moscow
Strike at Aircraft Factory Reported in Megiibing Area
In Megiibing area reports say a strike disrupted operations at an aircraft factory on Cerree boulevard. Local observers note many workers left the site as tensions rose, with no immediate details on causes or casualties.
Mussolini and fascist rally tease postwar unity theme
Fragmented OCR text shows references to Mussolini, fascist gathering, pope, and calls for virtue signaling amid political tension. Indicates a discussion of fascist attitudes and public messaging in a period of national discourse. The readable parts mention a pope statement and calls for unity.
Stumps Set as Rain Stops Play at Glamorgan Innings
Weather halted the Glamorganshire match after five wickets fell for 0 in the first innings. Dyson, Bradman, and Davies were among the early batsmen, with Waite taking several key wickets. Play was abandoned for the day due to rain.
Gold Medal for Kenneth Smith for lifesaving feat
Kenneth Smith a 37 year old boilermaker from Pirie received the gold medal of the Royal Humane Society for rescuing September T1 131 of Clifford Douglas Ranger from asphyxiation at the Smelters.
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Mielbourne
Kenneth Smith
Pirie
The
Royal Humane Society
Clifford Douglas Ranger
Jamaica railway smash leaves sixty dead near Kingston
A locomotive telescoped passenger coaches of another train near Kingston Jamaica killing sixty and injuring seventy two. one tally reports a night collision with a fatal railway crash.
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Australian Associated Press
Kingston
Monday
Jamaica
Pirie notices list hospital progress and travelers
Mr E O Brien of St Mark's Football Club is progressing at Pirie Hospital and may leave bed today. Mrs G Wilmshurst, Minda Home representative, visits Pirie as guest of Mr and Mrs F A Woodgate.(Evans, ex WA Railway Commissioner) passed through Pirie on the eastbound trans continental express on his way to Melbourne. A Kalgoorlie passenger returning to Melbourne rode the trans Australian train yesterday. Seddon and Garland among Perth Church of Christ executives passing through Pirie en route to a Federal conference in Sydney. Mr H S McPherson of Moorehouse street Solomontown, after 10 weeks in hospital, is reported improving. Mrs G P Seldon of Laxton visited Pirie for their son.
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E. O'Brien
St. Mark’s Football Club
Pirie Hospital
E. A. Evans
Wester Australia
Pirie
Melbourne
Kalgoorlie
Messrs. S. Bown
C. J. Garland
Perth
Church of Christ Executive
Church
Syuney
HS. McPherson
Moorehouse Street
Solomontown
G. P. Seldon
Laxton
Robert
Seddon
Proprietary
St.Mark's
Port Adelaide
Jie
World Market Quiet Holds Wheat Prices Steady
The wheat market remained calm across major centers as Adelaide merchants kept prices at 1s per bushel for truck deliveries at Port Adelaide while British August holidays paused activity in Liverpool and London. North American trading was slow with Winnipeg closed for a Dominion bank holiday and Chicago showing muted weekend activity. Canada’s prairie harvest estimate of 240 million bushels drew scrutiny in London as it related to loan policy, with Winnipeg reacting to July liquidation and reduced export demand.
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Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Britain
Liverpool
London
Chicago
Canada
G. G. Nicholls
C. W. Anderson
Winnipeg
Canadian Wheat Pool
Prairie Provinces
Protector Gangster Aims for Olive City Shield
A cryptic report describes an attempt to provide continuous protection for a gangster in New York, naming James 7 Wows of Tammany Hall as a key figure. The piece alleges gangland figures and protection schemes tied to the so called pulley mickets and rising threats in the city.
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Momlas
Nowas News Yorks
Ena InLisi
Ody
Tix
Schuttz
Gan Atak
James
Tammany Hal
Sli
Football Admission Price Unchanged at Pirie Meeting
A move to raise Pirie football admission from sixpence to one shilling was defeated by delegates who cited late season timing and doubts about public support. The session at Barrier Hotel saw Sweeney chair as discussions covered receipts from recent matches, future fixtures, and club finances.
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Pirie
Munna
Proprietary Club
Mr. Parr
Tle
Berry
Sol
Mr. Par
Deputation Seeks Aid Over Pirie Fishing Rules
A PIRIE deputation pressed for ministerial aid amid a proposed fishing regulation. Staves and Richardsom returned by Adelaide train after meeting ministers, while Stacey presented a petition signed by 2123 residents. The group argued the rules would devastate local anglers and warned 4000 signatures could have been collected. The ministers planned cabinet discussion, with Luces and Richardson meeting informally with Chief Inspector Moorhouse.
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Messrs
Staves
Richardsom
Adelaide
AW Lacey
HG. Hawking
Northern
Couneill
Tie
Pirie
Stacey
Mesa
Richardson
Winja Siee
Murr
Thad
Jef
Atted
Luces
F. W. Moorhouse
Fishers
Falls Lead to Fatal Pneumonia After Hospital Admission
A fragmented report notes a patient admitted with injuries on June 28 following a fall on Wm Madley Street, later developing pneumonia and dying. The item references Adelaine, ADELAINE, and names a hospital, with unclear surrounding dates and details.
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Leia Artin Donaston
Sul
Aleit
Hasplal
Seston Alysis Fron
Hepostatic Seumants Hewan
Madley Street
City
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