Kemp to retire after long service in Port Pirie
Mr H M Kemp, after seven years with Howard Smith and Co and five years as oral branch manager, will retire at month end and relocate to Adelaide. Born in Brisbane, he rose through government and company posts, serving 20 years as Port Adelaide manager and holding justice and local council roles in South Australia. J A Strang to succeed as port manager.
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Howard Smith and Co
H. M. Kemp
Port Pirie
Adela
Kemp
Pirin
Parkio Larly Shipping
Elles
Port Pir
Bribane
Brisbane Grammar School
Howard Smilth
MacKay
Queensland
Lands Department
Lie Civil Service
Ingham
North Queensland
Adelaide
South Australian Justices’ Association
J. A Strang
Port Adelaide
Airmulager
Sire
Mob Storms Gaols Over Murder Trial News
Angry crowds besieged jail facilities in Amatillo Texas after Allan Payne a prominent lawyer charged with murdering his wife and son faced delays. Reporters uncovered Payne was the culprit in a wreck that harmed fuel papers and sparked unrest. Police detained several suspects as mobs demanded justice.
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United Service
Amatillo
Texas
Bedice
Allan Payne
Hyomb
Enim
Payne
Doctor Killed in Wellington Train Collision
Report from Wellington shows doctor Morton killed instantly when a car driven by Adriaty Marion Was hurrying to pass a crossing at Clareville collided with a train. The vehicle skidded and was smashed, leaving no chance of survival for Morton.
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United Service
Wellington
N.Z
Jip
Adriaty Marion
Clareville
de, Morton
Imperial Conference Agenda Outlined In Parliament
In Canberra the Prime Minister Mr. J. H. Seuilin tabled a report on the forthcoming Imperial Conference agenda. Discussions will be grouped under three main heads inter-imperial relations foreign policy and defence and economic matters.
Death in Court Sparks Shock at Footscray
In Footscray Court Melbourne a seven year old boy Thomas McLaren collapsed during a rubbish deposit case and died within a minute. The incident occurred as prosecutors pursued the charge of depositing rubbish in a right of way.
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Melbourne
Thomas McLaren
Footscray Court
Port Pirie Tennis Club names players for tomorrow match
The Port Pirie Tennis Club has announced a four-player lineup to face The Bateh tomorrow afternoon. The match will be held at the club courts with local supporters expected to attend.
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Port Pirie Tenge
the Bateh
Miss Amy Johnson Receives £10,000 Cheque at London Dinner
At a Daily Mail hosted dinner in the Savoy Hotel London Mrs Amy Johnson was awarded a £10,000 cheque and a gold cup. Attendees included Bert Hinkler Lora Wakefield Sir Granville Ayes and other noted British youth leaders across sport literature science and art.
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United Service
London
Daily Mail
Arbitration Bill Deadlock Prompts Canberra Conference
Canberra reports a deadlock between the House of Representatives and the Senate over the Industrial Arbitration Bill. Representatives plan a nim conference to seek agreement as government and opposition admit deep differences and doubt success.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
Senate
Taxpayers protest on economies in government plan
Canberra reporters note a taxpayers delegation from New South Wales South Australia and Western Australia met the Prime Minister to protest the new tax and urge government economies. They suggest cutting invalid pensions maternity allowances and certain salaries, warning that nearly 100000 pounds yearly could be saved.
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Canberra
New South Wales
South Australia
Western Australia
Scullin
Willis
Soldier settlers face terrible hardships in Murray drought
A deputation led by Mr G and Mr Browne pressed Hon A Whitford at Glossop Hall about the soldier settler crisis. They cited land, bank credit cuts, and unpaid rents as causes. Whitford warned against sole reliance on an irrigation inquiry and suggested some settlers may be eliminated if they cannot pay. He stressed government would not enslave families and would avoid pushing men off blocks if food is scarce.
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Berri
Browne
A. Whitford
Whitford
Glossop Hall
Barmera
Irrigation Commission
Whitford Aig
Goldiers
Murray
Deawne
Unemployment rises in South Australia and Victoria
The number of unemployed in South Australia climbs by about 2200 a month with 41,299 recorded in June and 62,? in July. A Trades Hall survey notes 31,690 unemployed unionists in Victoria, marking a record during the period.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Melbourne
Trades Hall
Victoria
Appila Coursing Meeting Opens Amid Scarce Game
The annual Appila coursing meeting opened in fair weather with strong turnout from sportsmen. Only seven nours were judged, Rah aun achieved a good run, and several races produced notable scores. First round results include Lomond defeating File, Aviola defeating Olodora 72, Mixture over Novells, Always over Glen's Misfortune 23, The GIN over Gift 34, My Mate over Belalie's Pride 2, Palera over Gladsome 4.
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Rahaun
Tych Lomond
Jim
Aviola
Olodora
Mixture
Novells
Glen
GIN
Belalie
Palera
Gladsome
First Man Walks Sydney Harbor Bridge
Mr J. Ellis chief engineer of Dorman Long and Company crossed Sydney Harbor Bridge this morning becoming the first person to walk across. The two sections of the span stand 49 inches apart at the time.
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Sydney
J. Ellis
Dorman, Long and Company
Sydney Harbor Bridge
Tariff Board to Inquire Petrol Prices in Recess
In Canberra today the Minister for Customs Mr E Fenton announced that the Tariff Board would hold an inquiry into the retail prices of petrol during the Parliamentary recess.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
Aiiinister For Customs
4. E. Fenton
Tariff Board
Cyclone Strikes Steamer Tainul at Sea
The steamer Tainul faced a three day cyclone near London after leaving New Zealand. Chief officer Mr. Seddal washed overboard in darkness amid mountainous waves. one crew member injured, two seriously.
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United Service
London
New Zealand
Sales tax extended payment to 21 days
Adelaide reports the federal government accepted an amendment to sales tax legislation extending payment time to 21 days after month end instead of seven. The change allows manufacturers with retail departments to be assessed on wholesale value. registration forms for wholesalers, manufacturers, and importers are available and many business houses are expected to register soon.
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Adelaide
Advier
Adelaide Chamber of Commerce
South Australian Chamber of Manufactures
Manufacturers Decide to Increase Prices by Three Percent
Sydney Thursday government telegram to Chamber of Manufacturers denies separate showing of sales tax on invoices. A special meeting urged all manufacturers to raise prices by three percent.
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Sydney
Chamber of Manufacturers Today
Chamber W
Pirie Traders Protest Tax Collection Methods
Northern Retail Traders Association members find the Sales Tax process involved and plan protests with grocers and soft goods sections to discuss the issue. A meeting will be held tonight at 9 in Griminee's Buildings Alexander Street after shop closing, with a similar session planned for early next week.
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Commonwealth
Northern
Retail Traders’ Association
Retail ‘Traders’ Association
Gmeinee
Alexander Street
Musical Treat at Alhambra Next Thursday
Charitable funds event at the Alhambra Theatre features the Port Pirlo Concert Orchestra with the BICAS Junior Band and soloists. Funds go to Ladies' Benevolent Society District Trained Nursing Society Central Methodist Mission and Salvation Army Relief Funds. Tickets two shillings, seats threepence extra at Collins Music Store. Orchestra members include Geo Gummow and Richard Smith.
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Alhambre Theatre
Port Pirlo
BICAS
Junor
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
District Trained Nursing Society
Gentral Methodist Mision
Salvation Army
Collins
BAS
Geo. Gummow
Peterborough
Richard Smith
Adelaide
Geneva Assembly Sees Australian Hope For Peace
Mr F Brennan, leading the Australian delegation to Geneva, stated his belief in the League of Nations programme paving peace. He urged concrete action on the findings of the Earl Balfour report at the upcoming Imperial Conference, noting the Dominions' desire for progress while the present government vows careful scrutiny.
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United Service
Solombo
F. Brennan
Geneva
League of Nations
Dominions
Earl Balfour
Lele
Ye Olde Mitre Inn to be sold at auction
The Ye Olde Mitre Tavern in Melbourne will be auctioned on August 13. Located near Collins and Queen streets, the historic inn has transformed from a paddock venue for huntsmen and hounds to its current urban setting amid large surrounding buildings.
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Melbourne
Collins and
Queen Streets
Trainer of Carbine Leaves £25000 to Family
Mr Walter Stewart Hickenbott, trainer of Carbine, died 4 June 18 last and left his widow and family the bulk of his estate amounting to £25000.
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Melbourne
Walter Stewart Hickenbot
Carbine
Rain Delays Warwickshire Australia Cricket Match in Birmingham
Rain and a muddy pitch halted play through last night and into the morning in Birmingham. Officials planned a further inspection at 4 o'clock to resume the Warwickshire Australia match, with last reported scores showing Smith and Woodfull out for ducks and 25 and 22 on the board before stoppage.
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Birmingham
Phurslay
Warwickssure
Suilth
Woodfull
D Hurwood
Croom
Hurwood
Hornibrook
Bates
Hichardson
Rainfax
Wyall
Nog
Sage
Es Parsons
Sundries
Pirie Rowing Club Appoints Morphett Captain
The Sirie Amateur Rowing Club held its annual meeting in Memorial Hall. President Mr G Dey attended, with finances showing 39 14 8 plus a 20 Commonwealth Bond. The incoming committee was empowered to pursue a fund-raising plan for new boats and Morphett was named captain with a long slate of officers and committee members listed.
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Sirie Amateur Rowing Club
Memorial Hall
G. Dey
Ted
Mytt Kerntky
T Q
Am Follovws
Messen
UL. Love
Wills
J. Rowan
G. Tassie
Watts
Oliver Cant
Cormier
K. Rosomwaith
Fanaptity Nlew-capigin
Old Treusuvorsenehes
Yates
Campin
Messrs Deenthe
Keuley
Yetes
Morphett
Forced Landing Delays Flight of Cunningham
Col Andrew Cunningham safe after landing at Boleng on Flores Island near Flores, about 300 miles from Bima. He plans to resume flight toward Bima as fuel may be scarce amid rough terrain and dense timber.
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United Service
Westevreden
Andrew Cunningham
Boleng
Flores Island
Ima
Cunningham
Oil Pressure Fails and Flight Delays Near Flores
The report describes Cunningham's rough travel from Mind on Thursday to Flores amid strong winds and a two day plan at Flores. He reached Laboeyn Badje by foot, then requested Flores telephone staff to relay information to Batavia's Belitsh Cougal General and Ayuney relations, aiming to prepare a safe ascent.
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Weltevreden
Cunningham
Laboeyn Badje
Flores
Batavia
Ayuney
Smelter employees report widespread redundancies at Port Pirie
Mr Grey of the AAWU announced that 89 men were laid off at the Port Pirie Smelters while a proposed scheme was debated. He cited no final agreement and said a conference between union representatives and management would likely occur next week to discuss the matter.
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Port Pirie
Grey 'Aawu
Grey
Useful rains report from Adelaide districts
In Adelaide today private advices note rain in the north west and northern pastoral country. Park Augusta reports 80 points at Commortore Station near Oiorn. Turnfill recorded in Wentworth Broken Hill and Pirie districts with falls from a quarter to half an inch.
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Adelaide
Park Augusta
Oiorn
Wentworth
Broken Hill
Pirie
Australian aviation leaders form Federal Chamber of Aviation
At a Melbourne Town Hall meeting leaders from civil, defence and commercial aviation agreed to establish a Federal Chamber of Aviation to unify and coordinate all aviation branches. Sir Keith Smith was named chairman of the executive committee to organise the chamber.
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Melbourne
Melbourne Town Hall
Chamber of Aviation
Comproller of Civil Aviation
Col Bringhead
Defence
M. Shepherd
Keith Smith
Ulm
Representa
Queensland
Male Voice Choir Reopens with Presentations to Harold Symonds
The Pine Male Voice Choir made a presentation of a mounted engraved fountain pen to Harold G. Symonds for eight years of secretary duties. J L. Sampson spoke of Symonds devoted work, while honorary pianists Melba Stacey and D White received tokens for services. Under Arthur Wilson the choir, recently quiet, is rebuilding and expected to perform soon.
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D. White
Arthur Wilson
College imposes 7 30 curfew after petting patrol visit
Sussouri Valley College leaders Dean Myrtle Moore Dean W B Scott and President George H Mack conducted four campus rounds prompting a ban on all campus strolling after 730 pm A patrol will report violators students call it an infringement of their personal liberties
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Sussouri Valley College
Misa Myrtle Moore
W. B. Scott
George H. Mack
Carnival Football: Victoria Dominates Queensland In Downpour
In a sodden field Victoria overwhelmed Queensland with a 34 to 10 goals lead after nine goalkicking exhibitions. Mohr wowed with 16 goals while Chapmin, Porbes and Lewis each added multiple scores as Victoria outpaced a fast but overmatched Queensland side.
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Adelaide
Queensland
Vitoria
WMNAL
Victoria
Mohr
Chapmin
Porbes
Lewis
Cashman
Hunter
Hopkins
Titus
Rumney
Cumimins
Hall
Nikolson
Candon
Hadien
Kerr
Phillips
New South Wales
Western Australia
Sydney
Quarton
Victorian Railways debated sale to private enterprise
In Parliament Melbourne today the Minister of Transport Bill to consolidate transport control was discussed. Mr Tan MacFarlin former Attorney-General urged handing over airways to private enterprise and predicted a private offer would fund Victoria’s finances, stabilising public finances.
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Melbourne
Tuddy
Legis ‘Alian Assembly
Bill
Tan MacFarlin
Hie
Fmances
Victoria
Obscene Card Seller Sentenced By City Court
A City Court today jailed Chaves Comey of Flinders Street for keeping obscene photographs for sale. The case described the shop as a main lumber of obscenity. Hoffey, cited for buying cards at the shop, faced a separate penalty of ten pounds for negligence in duty.
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Melbourne
Chaves Comey
Flinders Street
Hoffey
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Victorian Army
Appila
Hari
Sydney Harbor
Pirie Traders
Grocers
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Geneva Assembly
Colombo
Pirie Rowing Club
IR. F. Morphett
Col
Bima
Australian Aviation
Federal Chamber
College “Petting Patrol
New South A Wales
Bee Hinds
Western Australias
Winters—topkins
Moloney
McTiarmid
Mastie
Fillman
McGulew Bates
Aytos
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