Rain boosts harvest prospects for Pirie district crops
Government Meteorologist E W Bromley reports rain across most of the state will aid the coming harvest. Falls varied from light to heavy with higher totals around Gentes Lower South-East areas. Wanearalt Laura and Nelsia recorded notable points. The wetter spell improves lawns and parkland growth in Adelaide and surrounding regions.
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Adelaide
E. W. Bromley
Beneft
Murray
Upiper
Bromley
Soaking Fall in Pirie District Reported
A Pirie district rainfall report notes falls from 10 to 24 points with a sag of 60 points after 8.0 am yesterday. The data indicates a sequence of rising water levels and continued precipitation through the prior day into today.
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Pirie
Metal markets Adelaide London exchanges August quotes
Australia Mines Metals Association reports August quotations from the London Metal Exchange. Copper falls 2/4 in spot with various grades noted. Lead, Spelter, Tin, Silver and Gold show diverse forward and spot movements with several prices listed in old pounds and shillings.
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Adelaide
Australia Mines Metals Association
London Metal Exchange
Middie
Port Adelaide Team for Pirie Tour Confirmed
Pirie Football Association secretary J Hocking confirms Port Adelaide selection for a tour to Adelaide with about 30 players and trainers to be housed at Central Motel and Royal Exchange Hotel. J Hayter may miss departure due to Melbourne duties while Winton and Harmon are noted officials.
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J. Quinn
S. Ween
Central Motel
Mewars
Gun
Baudinet Cetfirman
J. Harmon
G. Clarke
Royal Exchange Hotel
Hayter
Melbourne
Wigttwan
Sevening Downpour Brief Shower Hits Pirie Streets
A heavy shower around 8 PM swept Pirie forcing pedestrians to seek shelter under verandahs along Ellen and Alexander streets. The rain was brief with only light precipitation reported elsewhere in town during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Ines
Ellen
Alexander Ghreets
Inch Rain Could Aid Drought-Stricken District
District clerk Mr. Maris in Redhill said yesterday that even one inch of rain would be a godsend for the area. With rainfall scarce, the rural soil remains parched and crops may revive if rain comes to the district around Pirie.
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Maris
Redhill
Pirie
Men Not Wanted at Whyalla Rumor Denied by Superintendent
The Recorder reports a Pirie rumor that the Broken Hill Proprietary Company planned hiring extra men at Whyalla or Iron Knob. Superintendent T. L. Barson denied any near term hires, noting existing labor illness and current worker numbers. Some men sought work across the cult area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
Whyalla
Iron Kab
Wheat record high price on Adelaide market
Wheat on the Adelaide market rose by 1d improving the season price to 32 a bushel the highest in 12 months. Foreign buyers secured top prices and three sales reported at 2A 2n/a with strong basis from Port Adelaide trucks while millers kept quotas unchanged amid expectations of further rises.
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Adelaide
Port Ade
Aid to Farmers Loan Proposals in House Debates
Adelaide Timeday introduces Farmers relief acts loan totals 650000 with 190000 estimated credits, leaving 500000 new funds needed to back expected harvest advances. Waterworks and sewers expenditure pegged at 42000 as part of the measure, with 100000 less provided than last year and repayments to be drawn from assisted farmers proceeds.
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Adelaide
J. Butler
Commonwealth to grant bounty to wheat growers
The Federal Government backs the Royal Commission on wheat and will pay a bounty during the coming season totaling £4,000,000 at 3. per bushel at principal shipping ports. The plan includes rehabilitation costs of at least £10,000,000 and aims to align home consumption pricing with external markets while extending protection to other rural industries.
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Canberra
Royal Commission On Wheat
J. A. Lyons
Australia
Commonwealth
Contrast of opinions on wheat bounty benefits
Melbourne reports mixed views on a proposed wheat bounty. MLA Mr Bussall notes capital losses among growers and mortgage strain, while Wheat Growers' Federation manager Mr Judd sees real help if enacted. Darling of Darling Sons argues higher prices next January may obviate any bounty.
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Melbourne
Bussall
Australian Wheatgrowers’ Federation
Wheat Commission
Judd
Wheatgrowers’ Corporation
Harold Darling
1. Darling 1( Sons
Death of Hindenburg. Hitler assumes presidency
Berlin reports the death of President von Hindenburg at age 87 from bladder troubles and exhaustion. A new law unifies the Presidency and Chancellorship, with Hitler now holding both positions.
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Berlin
von Hindenburg
Hitler
Weather halts play as rain stops cricket at Bristol
Heavy rain prevents any play in the Australia versus Gloucestershire match at Bristol today. Umpires called off as conditions failed to improve, leaving players idle and spectators disappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bristol
Australia
Gloucestershire
Dodger Price sent for trial at Broken Hill court
Frank Price known as Dodger Price is committed for trial at the Court of Quarter Sessions, Broken Hill, on August 21 for a shooting with intent to murder Edward Francis Inman. Bail set at 300 pounds after initial variations. magistrate notes insufficient evidence of intent but commits for trial.
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Bar. R. Donaldson
G.M
Frank
Dodger
Warren
Inman
Hal
Matt
Tinan
Frank Price
Edward Francis Inman
Price
Court of Quarter Sessions
Madson
Wuilson
Temperature readings from yesterday show a high of 60.9
The thermometer recorded a maximum of 60.9 and a 24 hour minimum of 47 ending at 8 30 am.
Rescue on Balcony After Electrical Fuse Fails Home Lights
Awakening this morning, Mr WH Kinnear of Krighton found the electric lights had fused. He phoned the fire brigade and led his children to the balcony. The incident left the home damaged and the age of the children not clearly established, with a report of £609 in losses.
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Melbourne
WH. Kinnear
Krighton
Case Against Secession Pamphlet Distribution
The Commonwealth Government prepared a pamphlet presenting the case against secession. A copy will be sent to 231,463 electors in Western Australia, 344,282 in South Australia, and £29,755 in Tasmania.
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Canberra
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Page Dissatisfied With 4 Siding Farm Price Talk
Dr Earle Page leader of the Federal Country Party urged a home consumption price of 4/ per bushel at country sidings as preferable to the proposed scheme. He criticized the government plan as unsatisfactory and hard to operate amid carnival price fluctuations. The scheme would only guarantee 2/10 per bushel at sidings, though Wheat Commission said 3/ at sidings was needed for half the industry.
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Canberma
Earle Page
Federal Country Party
Wheat Commission
Arm Severed Risk After Quarries Engine Accident
Joseph Francis, 45, an engine driver at Linwood quarries near Mount Bold, was dragged into a 120 horsepower engine shaft when his sleeve caught. His left arm was severely injured but not yet amputated. he was rushed to Adelaide Hospital by motor ambulance. Frank Peykins, another worker, halted the machine just in time.
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Adelaide
Linwood Quarries
Mount Bold
Joseph Francis
Tis
Adelaide Hospital
H. Grimwood
Francis
Police motor tests reveal defects in cars tested
Last night police conducted rapid motor car tests with 100 vehicles awaiting check. Of those inspected 36 had defective headlights and 29 required attention to rear lights and number plates. Vehicles passing the test were deemed in order by the Police Department.
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Am Etork
Hutts
Pollen Department
Evans
MC. Mantood
Gonstables
Corey
Automobile Association
Cranky Creed Cranks Up Libel Damages Ruling
Judge Woinarski in the County Court awards Usher White £25 damages against The Argus for libel implying he was a Communist leader. He warns that Gom munium influence grows as a disturbing creed of a few seeking to overturn respected civilization and noble efforts of the past.
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Melravtane
Usher White
North Cselion
Dealer
Rail Traffic Details From Pirie Railway Station
Period of 10 days ended July 1 shows Goods Outward totaling 1 375 tons with items including 195 tons Acid 124 Coal 501 Umber 402 Crude oil 2400 Petrol Other goods. Goods Inward Minerals 10 606 tons Wheat 974 Chalk 10 Other goods 180 Total 4 772 tons. Passengers Outward 227 Inward 256. Totals outward inward. ward.
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Pirie Ruilway
Listen and Talk Cost Lower in Future
A government budget announces future tariff cuts on telephone charges and a reduced ratio-licence fee. The plan states operations will begin Monday and concessions will take effect September 1.
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Canberra
Passengers listed by Bremen to Sydney aboard the Witram
The Bremen to Sydney passengers aboard the Witram include Mrs Babette Rael Adel trade Vogt M Zimmermann and W Zisehler. Others travel to North Adelaide Melbourne and Emanuel Gauge while some workers suffer injuries at North mine. Nursell Jodie trains at Pirie Hospital and staff changes at Pirie Savings Bank.
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Ko Mustzeteldt
Hanna
Elfrelde
Dorothea Mustzefrlut
Ade
Witran
Bremen
Vemanuel Gauge
North Adelaide
Elspeth Madress
Passen
Fusenen
Melbourne
Wmrle
Sydney
Witram
Babette Rael
Adeltrade Vogt
M. Zimmermann
W. Zisehler
Odie
Port Augusta Hospital
Pirie Hospital
A. M. Litehfeld
Adelaide
J. Wilkinson
Hindmarsh
Pirie
Up Savings Bank
Liteheld
Vosper
Coffer Palace
Bargain Sale Forces Cleanout At Detective Original
Men wear and accessories go at cost price as DETECTIVE ORIGINAL clears stock. Overcoats cardigans lumber jackets shirts ties underpants pajama sets and indelible supplies offered at deep sale prices to make room for rebuilding. Thousands in goods must be sold today.
Country Party Split Over Senate Candidate Support
Negotiations to resolve the pledge difficulty failed yesterday but Hocking said Federal members should resume talks to present a united front at elections. Dr. Earle Page from Sydney urged all Country Party members to back Sen Elliott, the party's sole Senate candidate.
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Melbourne
Hocking
V.C.P
Earle Page
Sydney
Country Party
Sen. Elliott
Senate
Crystal Brook St Catherine's College Ball at Town Hall
The Crystal Brook St Catherine's College Ball occurred in the Town Hall with orange and lemon decors supervised by Mrs M Pilkington. Supper served under Mrs T Angley and Miss P McBride led by Misses M Stanley and M Hines. Monte Carlo prize went to L Wellington and M M William. curtain led polonaise. funds raised totaled £30.
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Crystal Brook St. Catherine's College
M. Hines
Sale of Ladies Apparel and Accessories
A job lot of slightly shop-soiled items includes bloomers vests corsets and rayon princess slips marked to clear. Sale today features ladies silk blouses tweed skirts and other sale specials with prices as low as 1 shilling 11 pence each and 2 shillings 11 pence per dozen.
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Carly
Sale at Our Habby Counter Offers Hosiery and Gloves
A vintage shop notice lists Lisle and silk hosiery in various shades, full fashion silk hose priced at marked sale values, white hemstitched hankies, and suede lisle gloves. it notes assorted children’s half socks and bulk clearance pricing, urging customers to shop this morning.
Manchester and Furnishing Sale Offers Bargains
Rebuilding stock prompts clearance of room textiles and linens. Unbleached heavyweight sheeting 30 in and 54 in on sale per yard. Colored towels and Belgium ticking offered at sale prices. White blankets 70 by 90 inches available at a discounted price per pair.
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Belgium
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Pirie District
Atlstricts
Wandearalt
Laura
Nelsia
Metal Markets
Port Adelaide
V. Johnson
B.H.P
House of Representatives
MR. Lyons
Hindenburg
Mola
Hat Inman
Price Tee
Inmante
M‘callum
Page
Cranky Creed
Olamantow
North Mine
Broken Mil
T. L. Phalin
Fle
Pell Lane
Me. W. Une
Lane Street
Mr. J. Wallace
Detective
Prests Limited
ST. Catherine's College
Crystal Brook
Manchester
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