Opal Field At Andamooka Draws In Pirie Miners
D Poynton and F Demary retire to Pirie after visiting the Andamooka opal field 240 miles NW of Port Augusta where buyers, cash offers, and a growing camp of about 30 men and three women signal a thriving start. Women dig as men do, some families earning substantial sums from opal.
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Opal
Australia
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Opal Field
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Youth migrants to Australia to be brought from Britain
Bristish parentage youths will be brought to Australia monthly by the Overseas League to offset migration losses. Each state will absorb a share, with South Australia receiving about one tenth. The plan aims at 50 migrants a month initially, rising later, with domestic, skilled trades, and apprenticeships prioritized. No government aid will be sought.
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London
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Mot
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Aee Sin
New South Wales
Lord Goschen
Melbourne
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Rome
Silcome
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UN Wealthi
Lord Gowrie
Yan
Venera
England
Cricket in Scotland and Australia Test innings
Fragmentary cricket report notes Scotland and Australia actions with partial scores. Mentions Australia 213 all out and names several players with uncertain spellings amid a garbled column.
Heat Wave Toll Rises on Tenth Day in America
Report from New York notes rising deaths from heat prostration and drownings as workers and crowds endure the tenth day of a severe American heat wave. The Associated Press dispatch cites widespread fatalities and ongoing relief efforts amid extreme temperatures.
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Stralian Associated Press
New York
Propaganda Drives Russia Japan Tensions in Far East
London dispatch notes both sides seek peaceful settlement over the Changkuteng clash while propaganda efforts intensify. Reports say Mostow deploys its press machine and mass resolutions condemn Japan as heavy fighting continues near Changkufeng with Russian reinforcements seen under fog.
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Russia
Japan
Mostow
Changkufeng
Tokio
Soviet Repulsed 200 Russians Killed At Shanghufeng
News dispatch reports Soviet forces failed to dislodge Japanese positions at Shanghufeng with an estimated 200 Soviet deaths. Separate accounts describe movements of the 40th Russian Division from Movcikievsk, Siberia, and shifting front tensions along the Manchukuo frontier. Tokyo sources hint at avoiding full war while Moscow warns of potential mass bombings if the conflict widens.
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Australian Associated Press
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Shanghufeng
Alo
Ately
Kojo
Bejan
Movcikievsk
Siberia
12 000 for railway cottages debated in Adelaide Assembly
In the Adelaide assembly debate on loan entimasee funds, Minister McIntosh cited 170000 for the Railways Commissioner and listed large items including 12000 for railway cottages. Mr. Lacey criticized allocations, noting housing shortages for railway workers amid interdepartmental friction and calls for Transport Commission guidance.
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Assembly
M. McIntosh
McInnes
Church Weaknesses Spark Heated Debate in Community
A mangled church meeting report shows concerns over elder influence and church guidance. Attendees discuss how to balance respect for tradition with needs of younger members.
Quist Finger Not Disabled in Davis Cup Practice
Australian Davis Cup team begins practice ahead of the final against Supan with Adrian Quist noting his injured middle finger is not hindered. Yamagishi from Japan is hospitalized after a poisoned blister infection on the arm. Montreal endures a heat wave as John Bromwich adjusts to grass courts and tests new pace in practice games.
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Adrian ‘Quist
Kanes City
Yamagishi
John Bromwich
Kansas City
Harry Hopman
Montreal
S.A.J.C Appoints Race Stewards Amid Meeting Turmoil
The S.A.J.C annual meeting to appoint stipendiary stewards lists Messrs Hogan Howell and FX among nominees. Chairman Morris notes the committee will hear any valid reasons against appointees Monn Rowell and Drage before finalizing selections. The Amateur Turf and Australian Licensed Victuallers clubs attended the session.
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Communists and Christians in Melbourne Debate Endeavor
Dr. R. W. Fowles told the Christian Endeavor Conference that if communists could endow nations with freedom and language progress, Christians could bring the Kingdom of God to their era. He argued many Communists were thoughtful Christians advancing further than others.
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Melbourne
Personal travel notes from Pirie and port departures
Mr J Coventry of Pirie left yesterday for Port Augusta. Rev T C Rea Toul director of Methodist Inland Mission was a passenger on the trans Australian train. Mr A K Jeanes manager of Charles Geddes & Co left for Adelaide on yesterday afternoon's express.
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Chas. Geddes & Co
Adelaide
E. Jacobs
Wandearah
Pirie Hospital
A. ©. Davies
Spencer Gull Aero Club
Guinea Airways
Estate notices and local council tour in Pirie
The report describes estate arrangements for Elton Myer’s heirs with a substantial residue split for relatives and a trust fund for charities. It also notes public figures and local council business, including a road inspection tour by Pirie Town Council members led by Mayor Thresdgild, covering 22 miles of roads under winter conditions.
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Thureday
W. M. Hughes
Elton Baevall Myer
Chalternal Affairs
Mary Hughes
Myer Banparium
Edith Haynes Jeff
Alice Springs
Adelaide
Sachi
Ted
Pirie
Kate A
Pirie Town
Ele Garrett
Jderson
Warman
W. H. Thresdgild
Towns Almost Foodless in Bay of Plenty After Winter Storms
Wellington reports towns in the Bay of Plenty area of New Zealand are isolated with food supplies exhausted after a series of severe winter storms. Belief is that continued heavy weather worsens shortages and hampers relief efforts.
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Wellington
Bay of Plenty
New Zealand
Labor unrest stirs unions in South Wales drive for unity
A speech urged all unions to join the Labor Party and stay in the labor movement. Curtis appealed miners’, federal, and other unions to preserve unity and strengthen the movement in South Wales.
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Lanbenra
Methodist official objects to trade ties change
Adelaide reports that Methodist officials oppose a proposed alteration of trade links with the south. Roy E A Woollacott, director of the Methodist Social Service Department, warns such a move would threaten political unity and reflect the will of the people. He says the change could undermine current laws and hurt the public.
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Jy South
Roy
E. A. Woollacott
Methodist Social Service Department
Whitfora
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Woollacott
Jhu
Drops Heavyweight Title Drops Heavyweight Title
The report notes Tommiy Yarn informs Beith board of Bacciage Control that he has won the ihasa title. Eddie Phillips defeated Pyord by knockout and seeks a match with Barr, while Furr aims for America. Welsh manager doubts England bouts unless terms improve.
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England
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Ladies Stockinettes and Wool Garments Sale Notice
Ladies showroom advertises children's stockinettes and wincey bloomers in sizes 1/3 and 1/6 for 10 d. Ladies wincey pyjamas priced 6/11 to 3/11. Girls and maids pure wool cardigans and pullovers in Paton and Baldwin's wool, usually 6/11 and 8/11, now 5/11. Girls flannel frocks sizes 20 to 36 available.
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