Building Boom Expands Pirie Town Projects
Building contracts in Pirie involve about £14,000 in central town work with major additions to Pirie High and Technical School. The Dwight Lloyd plant at the Smelters drives activity, with the new plant costing £200,000 to £250,000 and up to 90 men employed. Woolworths SA expands Ellen Street premises, while Prest Limited modernises the establishment for N.D.C.S. The High School project led by L W Boss continues, as NDCS moves to Norman Street.
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Uip
Pirie High and Technical School
Morman Street
Prests Limited
N.D.C.S
Saddlery
Ellen Street
Woolworths (S.A.) Limited
Dwight-Lloyd
Woolworths Limited
Exnen
Hein
Prests
Wrests Limited
Norman Street
Nd.c
Alexander Street
Teck Iit
Firal School
Sui
L. W. Boss
Wheat subsidy debate in South Wales farmers clash
South Wales farmers and officials debated a proposed wheat subsidy end at 900g. Mr Badman and Mr Pirie spoke against capping deliveries, arguing higher production would follow. They cited past five year averages of about 154 million bushels by 31,400 farmers, with potential annual yields near 120 million bushels if lifted, raising concerns over market impact and feed use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ge Xies
South Wales
A. O. Badman
Pirie
Meagher
Badman
South Austrn
Jess Livan
Dushel
Badn
Musteath
Australia
Goohy Gaemers
Dew Dilshed
Hanson
Faemers
Abelian Ieee van
Megelig
Amd
Pirie Hospital's busiest period drives extra beds and staff
The Pirie Hospital faced its busiest period in 50 years with record daily admissions. The department provided six extra beds for adults, recruited additional staff, and isolated several patients in wards including the children’s unit. July saw an average of 93 patients daily across all wards, rising from earlier levels.
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Pirie Hospital
Nutes
Wislat
Moss faces third murder charge at Dubbo Court
Sydney reports Albert Andrew Moss aged 61 was committed for trial at Dubbo Police Court on a charge of murdering William Henry Bartley aged 42 at Sarrowmine between December 1 and 17, 1938. He had previously been committed for trial on two other murder charges.
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Sydney
Albert Andrew Moss
Dubbo
Telly
William Henry Bartley
Sarrowmine
Final Tributes to Capt Elms in Pirie Cemetery
A large gathering honored Capt. A. J. Elms Lloyds Surveyor at Pirie Cemetery as his naval service and wartime comrades were recalled. Officers and members of Spencer Gate No. 19 and Marine Underwriters Association attended, with soldiers saluting and a moving graveside service conducted by attendants and friends.
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A. J. Elms
Lloyds
Pirie
Elma
Fey
Pod
Lyndon Chaven
I. Maitland
Thomson Amt Witthimson
Messrs
Gillies
WM. Hickers
Rohiesheim
Ani
Nebuns
Spencer
Elms
Alm. Aghwint
Adelaide
Traffic Dangers Grow on Solomontown Road
Readers warn of heavy traffic on Main Road Solomontown as cyclists face peril without a dedicated two way path. Proposals urge a 5 ft cycle track on each side from Alpha Terrace to Three Chain Road, with a central 20 ft roadway, to ease congestion and improve safety for pedestrians and motorists alike.
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Students of Safety Advocate
South Australia
Main Road
Solomontown
Highways Department
Alpha Terrace
Forgan
Corrie
Ber
Neit
Three Chain Road
Geach Road
Leach Road
Kerb
Man Alive in Fire at Blackburn Tragedy
Melbourne dispatch reports a man found dead in ashes of a paddock fire at Blackburn. The victim, James Henry Barnes aged 64 from Blackburn, disappeared from his hotel half a mile away around midnight Sunday. Evidence includes burned clothing dentures a knife and a possible battery. Analysts note soot in the windpipe and smoke in the lungs confirming breathing during the blaze. Police say the fire was likely intentional and trace suspect involvement to recent local conflicts and suspicious local transactions.
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Blackburn
Melbourne
James Henry Barnes
Travis
Polsom
Billiards Scores Report From Pirie Club Night
Last night at the Pirie Club billiards event players posted varied scores. Top marks included P. Somerset 252 and T. Taylor 188, while others like J. Hopkins 122 and G. K. Williams 12 scored notable points. several entries show nil or low totals.
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Pirie Club
P. Somerset
T. Taylor
R Sampson
G. K. Williams
J. Hopkins
J. Goodfellow
F. Heuke
W. Reynolds
D. Taylor
Man and woman for trial in Adelaide court on conspiracy charge
Victor Menz an enquiry agent and Gladys Maud Steggall a stock shop proprietor were committed for trial in Adelaide Police Court on four counts of conspiring with Albert Berl Steggall to defeat the course of justice around August 18 1938. The Crown alleged Mrs Steggall paid £50 to Menz to secure false evidence for a divorce case. Bail set at 100 with two sureties.
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Adelaide
Victor Menz
Park Terrace
Parkside
Gladys Maud Steggall
Slight Improvement In CLOTHESLINES Mr G Threadgold RAIDED Condition
The doctor was pleased with Mr George Threadgold's condition, slightly improved, said Mr W H Threadgold mayor last night. Up to 8 o'clock last night he had not regained consciousness except brief intervals since admission to Pirie Hospital on Saturday July 22 after a motor car knocked him from his bicycle on Main Road Solomontown.
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George Threadgold
W. H. Threadgold
Threadgold
Pirie Hospital
Main Road
Solomontown
Thefts At Pirie West Reported Night Prowlings
Unwelcome visits hit Pirie West with several thefts from clotheslines at Nurse Key's Gooding Street home. About three towels were taken while pillowslips and feminine items were left. A two man sighting near L J McDonald’s drive in Goode Road occurred without further losses. A motor car in Gooding Street sparked police activity.
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Pirie
Pirie West
Nurse Key
Gooding
H. Smith
L. J. McDonald
Goode Road
Gooding Street
Pirie Hospital Inmates and Local Visitors Report
Mrs E Kirwan of The Terrace is an inmate at Pirie Hospital. Ars M J Mulconray of Alberton visits with daughter Therese, staying with daughter Mrs F C Smith of Florence Street. Mr F Mackey of Horner Street Solomontown is also an inmate and making progress. C B Tompkins secretary of Brocken Hill Co operative Building Society, with daughter Isis Tompkins, arrived in Pirie yesterday from Clare, stayed Royal Exchange Hotel, will head to Port Augusta then Pirie again. Badman MAR arrived for a brief visit and plans to interview W H Threadgold and councillors about the proposed...
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Pirie
Pirie Hospital
Pirie Yacht Club
Baltic
South Australian Farmers’ Union
Heuken Hill
Hiskee Messi
Oates Sanaszen
Wills Ae
Howsen Sith
Teli
Himnited S. Murrett
Elton
Suir We
Gillies
Cuatwiys
Eifheesrntah Wali
B. Wedd
Neryehoi Neshit
Varin
Ah-Hisaely
Wetwened
Sai
Solis
Naperia
J. Gulf
RG. Casey
Casey
S. Norris
Woodwark
Mr. Badman
Moobeetiy
Royal Exchange Hotel
Will Whitin
Wyford
Raye
Ulithumaen
Burra Burra Lodge
Theisen J W. Tiles
Sat. Bros
W. Bennett
W. Vireo
Slinger
Retary
A. Marlow
Hunspine
Wehr. Ganstables
Primo
A. H. May
Wo Kurte
W. Gorter
Messix
Brimo
Burra
Mussel
Amit S. Pirde
F. Mackey
Horner Street
Solomontown
CB. Tompkins
Broken Hill
Badman
Mar
W. H. Threadgeld
Tribute to National Safety Council aid during hills bushfires
Mr Connor, addressing the Assembly during the Address-in-Reply debate, praised the National Safety Council for organising aid during the January hills bushfires. He, living near Clarendon, recalled volunteers rushing to help residents, tears of gratitude in his eyes. Al Shannon praised the quick, well organized response. The exchange included Mr Connor noting the fires felt like hell and Mr Shannon giving a foretaste.
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Adelaide
National Safety Council
Hills
Connor
Assembly
Lves
Clarendon
al. Shannon
Mr. Connor
Mr. Stephens
Mr. Shannon
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Woolworth
Webber & Williams
North Adelaide
H. A. Freeman
Ns.w
MR. Badmmhr
Admam
Au Bees
Moss
Capt. Elms
Erin
Nin
Hanes
Watts
Orentin
Reilinas
R. Besanko
Warnertown Road
Lil Yates
A. G
Spiers Coamer
J. Turner
Hugh Simmonds
Hospirea
Ommuiser
tMruken Wiss
Sail
Spencer Galt Stevedoring Conghany
Howard Sphith
Steamstin Companying Operations Limited
Proritary Limited
Mellwraith
E. Rytt
Aebaeu, Ltd
Sckland-Mormin
AH. Ta. Googie
Yes
Lentty
Adams
Gr. Kilwares
Judge Backhouse
N. Nathan
Middleton
V. Sexton
Sandery
Moody and Staff
Big Five
Hoel Armour
Nis
Sawtetl
Emery
F. Bayly
Phat Ani Stewart
Bilson
Leal
Inralitin
S. Norris God
Tive
Bobbie
Aine
Cully
Fi Mawnan
Len and
Bruwe
Pepsin
Somerset
Hearne
ARNES
G. Hearne and Company Ltd
Geelong
Victoria
MR. Stevens
Mr. Spooner
Craitsea
Dress
Manchester
Lisle
Liddell
NAIRN
Inc
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