Wayward Schoolboy Trials to Stay in School
Magistrate admonishes Edward OToole for failing to send 13 year old son to Gatholie School Nesrenort. Inspector Murphy reports 28.9 percent attendance since January. boy often runs away. Father claims the child is bright and desires freedom. judge fines 80 shillings for contempt and costs.
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Edward O'Toole
Pirie Pellée Court
Howevir
Gathotie School
Nes Renort
Scatt
Tulmro
Sun
Alleged Offence on Girl Remanded After Bail Granted
Alleged serious offence against a girl under 10 years led to remand for William Campbell at Port Pirie Police Court. Sergeant Moore opposed bail citing lack of known ties. magistrate granted bail with 1 pound personal and two sureties of 256 pounds. Accident details incomplete as report notes arrest by plainclothes constable Feyaf.
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Wilam Campbell
Betora
G. Sool
Port Pieie
Gergeant Moore
Walt
G. K. Sparrow
Moore
Svessed
Feyaf
Royale Station
Popular Cigarette Use Grows Among Women in 1920s London
United Service reports a surge in tobacco consumption, highlighting women’s rising cigarette use. The piece cites shifts in share across pipes, cigars, and cigarettes, with cigarettes increasing to a sizable portion of total tobacco use as the world population nears 4.9 billion in 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
London
Rainbow Air Crash Grief Stricken Aviator
Paris reports a sorrowful air disaster as the aviator, celebrated for a bold flight, perished in the crash. He had hoped to fly the Atlantic and expressed concern over how Parisians would view the accident, asking forgiveness for any harm to his companions.
State Taxation Explain Premier’s Stance
Premier Butler today outlined that there will be no general tax relief this year. He noted relief would depend on forthcoming expenditure and revenue estimates and on Commonwealth assistance as the government weighs the overall taxation burden.
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Adelaide
Peiang
Aibe Tian
I. L.butler
Es At -Galil
Iven Beald
Domestic Discord Injured Woman Hospitalized. Husband Arrested
In Adelaide on Friday after a clash on Pearce street Underdale Mrs J Forgie was taken to Adelaide Hospital with injuries described as old and worsened by anger from her husband Robert Forse Reed 62. A printer has been charged with grievous bodily harm and placed in custody. Detective Bourke and Constable Grow investigated as the Tandmarsh Volunteer Ambulance evacuated the injured woman to hospital.
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Adelaide
Pearce Street
uUnderdale
J Forgie
Atlagea
Robert Forse
Reed
Bourke
Grow
Tiindmarsh
Hie Hospital
Wool-clip figures from Adelaide auction outlook
Adelaide auctions this year should aggregate about £4,000,000 with sales in wool, tallow, and prices rising. An optimistic broker notes opening sales may bring strong values and that the wool market could reach near £5,000,000 as the season starts in November.
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Adelaide
Wales
Boxing romance of Gene Tunney described in six years old tale
The article recounts a fanciful romance involving Gene Tunney and Miss Mary Joseph, portraying Tunney as a prizefighter with modest origins and a reluctance for fighting. It mentions Shakespeare, Rome, and a list of relatives, with vague references to Carnegie and other figures, all in a melodramatic historical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaouennor
Ruuesusy
Gene Tunney
Mary Joseph Oc Buwder
Tunney
Tragic F14 Disaster Victims Revealed in Final Messages
Rome reports reveal last words of trapped sailors aboard the Miasort after the F14 collision. Survivors describe a calm, disciplined response as the hull breach let in floodwater and chlorine fumes.
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Rome
Ness
Tng
Pola
Los Thn
Impact
Shattered Hopes Unhinges Man's Mind in New York
A chaotic scene in New York as a man, driven by a broken mind, attacked a doctor and his wife after a violent outburst in Agelo. Police subdued him. a doctor was shot during the struggle and a bystander was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
New York
Antillig “Azeto
Fulver
Agelo
Tim
Reyalverte
Toma
Butt-Melns Controversy Causes Book Withdrawals
United Service in LONDON reports a controversy over an offending passage in an autobiography. Dame Clarault has directed withdrawal from circulation to permit deletion of a certain passage, delaying release as discussions proceed on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Lornon
Clarault
Cahls Massae
Dante ‘Nelle Melba
Clara Beaves
Estate of Capt Lowenstein Valued at 8 Million Pounds
London Thursday The estate of Capt Lowenstein drowned in the Hong Kong Channel is valued at 8 million pounds. Executors will allocate the legacy to his widow and dependents. It is stated that the entire fortune was invested in foreign companies and therefore exempt from British death duties. The late captain was reportedly worth 29 million pounds a few weeks before his death.
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Beeview
Lonhon
Lawenstein
Ts Widew
Lowenstein
Lowen
Antein
Man Guilty of Sheep Poisoning Verdict Update
Invelv in Stisepstealing, we sR BROKEN FALL. Death from poisoning linked to Charlie Garner 63, Melool-Stalfon man. Garner charged with sheep stealing. Police note 72 sheep at station branded by owners. Inquest verdict: intentional strychnine poisoning self-administered. Nearby official confirms details and awaits further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonnsaire
Charlie Garner
Franlery
Melool-Stalfon
N¢An Topar
Mit
Duckworth
Wotin
B. Johnson
Ana Hon
Gamer
Aueep
Hle
Policie
Nanti
Nolice
A. G. Atkins
Goponer
River Tragedy Drowns Ship's Officer at Brisbane
In Brisbane a river accident ends with the drowning of a ship's officer, likely Mr Anderson, during a dinghy crossing between the New Mari Parks and Rul jms. Miss Pauline Hooper and another man attempted rescue as the craft capsized and sank. Hooper, a medalist in rowing, kept Anderson afloat briefly before both succumbed.
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Brisbane
Pridax
Kare Park
Birsley Anderson
Andarsod
Hooper
Toms
Pauline ‘Hooper
Alyér
Mari 1
Miss Hooper
Misa Hooper
Anderson
Andersog
Attempted wrecking case in Yunta Magistrates Court
Adelaide based arraignment reports Feld spavid Prederich Ash aged 23 a probationary packer employed by Reliweys Department pleaded guilty to attempting to obstruct the railway near Yunta on August 8. Committed for sentence at the Gladstone Court, Ballapas refused.
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Adelaide
Feldspavid
Prederich Ash
Reliweys Department
Yubta Magistratas
Yunta
Gladslane
Ballspas
Adventurous Woman Charged in Southampton Court
Betty Simpena a 25 year old American from Oklahoma was charged at Southampton with theft and impersonation after being photographed and noted for notoriety. She claimed frequent impunity on the American coast and in New York to Continental ports. Magistrates ordered four weeks’ detention.
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Servier
London
Thursasy
Betty Simpena
Oklshama
Southampton
Nery
York
Iittle
JSON
Wreckers at Work on Calcutta Burdwan Rail Line
Wreckers believed active on the Calcutta Burdwan line of the East Indian Railway. Last night two men were seen near an engine and the pilot could not avert the incident. Investigations are underway into the cause and motives.
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Xalcutta
Mast Indian Railway
Sag
Wetley Tragedy Identifies Victim as Arthur Baines
Adelaide reports a death in a paddock near Richmond Hood Nutley identified as Arthur Op Baines age 16. Baines had retired from business and suffered melancholy prior to his death. The investigation notes the location near Hughes Street Mile End.
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Adelaide
Mmn
Richmond Hood
Nutley
Arthur OP. Baines
Baines
Anainesa
Melangholia
Wughes Stro
Mile- Ena
Ever Generous. Mr Gray notes public thanks to donors
A clipped notice from GT Gray acknowledges generous contributions to a campaign or event, thanking Mr and Mrs Collins and others who labored on their behalf and lists those who gave. The readable text emphasizes public gratitude and recognition of supporters.
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GT. Gray
Collins
Motor Car Chase in Sydney Ends with Shootout
Police pursued Joseph Coffey, a wanted man, through Mascot and Bondi. A gunfight with Detective Goffey left Coffey wounded in the back and subdued after an eight shot revolver was found. Coffey, in custody, denied intent to shoot further and claimed it a misjudgment amid a committal for car theft.
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Sydney
Pridiy
Joseph
OoRey
Mintar Odr
Mascot Toay
Goffey
Coffey
Bondi
Ganterbury
Mascot
Maxent
Aldas
Pollce
Judge cites fear in violence case in Sydney report
In Sydney Friday phrase by Judge Curlewis notes fear as duty. Leslie Gosber repeats appeal at Full Court against a 15 year sentence for attempting to discharge a loaded gun at Alma Smith with intent to grievous bodily harm. He warns light sentences invite more violence, citing a hypothetical if the father had killed the assailant.
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Sydney
Curlewis
Leslie Gosber
Alma Smith
Visit of Vice Regal Party to Whyalla and BHP Works
The Vice Regal party led by His Excellency and Mrs Duncan arrived by special steamer from Port Pirie to inspect Whyalla and Toon-Kaot works. They were greeted by schoolchildren, toured Whyalla school and woodwork rooms, and discussed Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. Tomorrow they visit Crow Knob school, ironstone quarries, and Tron Knob leases before returning to Adelaide.
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Wess Romneee
Ci Verdey
ADC
Port Pirie
Hon Lone
Mes
Essing von Lewis
P. Lackey
Musity
Broken Hill
Theie Whyalla Enool
Mr. Daw
Ines
Fiute Jack Baymgarter Taily Hore-Ruthven
Hix
Miss May
Eibs
Hie
Song of Australia
Duncan
Whyalla
Enna A Corps
Girl Guides
Essington Lewis
Boy Scouts
Whyalls
Crow Knob
BH. Company
Tron Haron
Tron Knob
Covanlelé
Ade
Adelaide Pirie
Amsterdam Swimmers Race Ends In Close Finish
The report describes a dramatic swimming event in Amsterdam where Arne-Bi led early but Borg surged, bringing Chariton and Zorilla into a final sprint. Zoilus, Chacon, Grabbe, Clapp and Ghirston contended in the final laps as Rael finished first in 5 minutes 34 seconds with Gariton at 9.9445 and Bonk at 5.4359.
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Amsterdam
Thoradey
Arne - Bi
Farda
Borg
Zorius
Arguating
Chacon
Grabbe
Clapp
Peint
Enid Ghirston
Budeenty Zorilla
Usingelf
Charen
Rael
British Boxing Frustrates Olympic Spirit At London
A critical London dispatch denounces poor boxing control at the Olympiad. Reported rough fighting and fouls marred events, with judges allowing numerous infractions. Writers lament the absence of Olympic spirit and the dominance of aggressive tactics over skill.
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London
Druaty
Lee Humier
Sarttel
Ean
Erlevainig
Tom Piany
boSingare
Vanja
Australian Olympic team eyes final win in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam Frida the Australian squad, led by Pearce, seeks a victory after a decisive prior win over Dies greatest-opponent. Charlton’s celebration planned for Pearse’s birthday begins Saturday at midnight with a presentation and accolades planned for the squad.
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Amsterdam
Frida
Jenartioa
Zorilla
Mieluck
Deric
Toy
Pearce
Pearse
Charlton
Swigmer
Insanity Ruling in Bendigo Coroner Inquiry
Dr. M Jacobs testified at the Bendigo Coroner Inquiry into the deaths of T. J. Walker and wife, Manning and his wife, and two Manning women. Evidence suggested a relative warned Manning with a warming letter, warning of arson if Mrs Walker did not leave Manning’s house. The tragedy appears linked to Walker’s actions and a final self-inflicted death.
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Meilbourne
M. Jacobs
Bendigo
Mten
T. J. Walker
W. B. Manning
Mes
Manning
Tewo
Wake
Saly
Walker
Manalaw
Hak Walker
Willmel
Immediate temporary outpatients department for Adelaide Hospital
The Adelaide Hospital urgently seeks a temporary outpatients department on the Frome Road property near the hospital. A deputation cites months of delay and calls the current setup a scandal with patients waiting in open passageways and operating theater doors often left open.
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Mbeuaide
Pride
Trntal Hospital
Frome Road
of& Men
Adelaide
Tey
Gaulne Patletts
Parker escapes from Darlinghurst cell after four year sentence
John Bre Parker, marked habitual criminal, escaped from Darlinghurst Police Station by sawing open a cell wall with a saw and breaking a steel bar. He had been sentenced to four years for robbery and other offenses and was recaptured later as officials sought to locate him.
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Bydney
Eaa
Parker
Paller Malisga
Aga
Andar
Nalue
Kingsforg Smith to attempt nonstop flight to Perth
The Southern Cross reports Squadron-Leader Kingsforg Smith will depart tomorrow for a nonstop 4,950 mile flight to Perth. The route includes Adelaide and St Vincent, aiming to follow a transcontinental line toward Seguna. Departure is set for midday.
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Melbourne
Kingsforg
Senior match set for Acersion on Drill Hall grounds
This afternoon in the Port Pile Specar Association Megples and Movers game at the Drill Hall grounds, senior sides meet with refereeing by Gloge. Teams include Roverd Atkinson McPheat Hen ney Naw Cassils Clark Hancock Fowler Metallica Hersey Peacock Stronghill Marshall Magplea Frazer King Woorrome Downey Williams Wales Tikwan Maron and reserves Malé ones Coleman Fraser plus Vim-CA 8 Costes capt Pengilly Wadia Smale Hohetts Sotti Dorie Veitch Trelles Keeley Thorms Green We Brown Kets Maddes Martin Arnold Macaman We Welle Clare.
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Port Pile
Megples
Leonard
Henney
Naw
Cassils
Clark
Hancock
Fowler
Metallica
Hersey
Peacock
Stronghill
Marshall
Magplea
Frazer
P- King
M. Woorrome
Downey
Mth
Wilms Fi
Williams
Wales
Tikwan
Sfef Maron
Maléones
Coleman
Fraser
Costes
Pengilly
H. Wadia
S Smale
J. Hoheets
Adelaide Markets Report on Metals Prices and Quotations
Adelaide reports Reuters style quotations across copper, lead, tin and silver from the London Metal Exchange and for August and September shipments. Notes shifts in spot and forward prices, including copper at 62 8/9 to 69 6/ton, lead around 94 per ton, tin at 246 7/62, and silver at 2/35.
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Adelaide
Pridar
Aibfces
Ranetven
Auetraligu Mineswat —Metals Association
London Metal Exchange
Middie
Gopper
Rai
Sikrer
Elas
Thieves Rob Home by Forcing Front Door Lock
A household on Hindle Street reported burglars last night who pried a padlock with a hacksaw to gain entry. About £100 in goods were taken after the thieves removed shelving and fixtures, leaving the back door ajar.
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Adelaide
Hank
Hindle
Smokes For Prisoners In Melbourne Newsflash
Melbourne report notes a Friday event where George Manchester was fined 40 shillings for supplying a prisoner with tobacco while in Coburg Coxet tray details. Manchester pleaded guilty, claiming the act involved aiming to aid children, while inspectors discuss prison reform state policy and authority. A separate note mentions a woman nicknamed the Jewel Queen, linked to diamonds valued at £600 through fraternizing with convicts.
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Melbournd
Goorge
Manchester
Melbourne
Coburg
Park Melbourne
Rebuff Seen Over Olympic Tour Plan in Victoria
Friday's Victorian Amateur Athletic Association exec meeting expressed resentment at a rebuke from Australian Olympic Federation chairman Mr. Paylor to runner George Hyde. Alwan said Hyde acted with full authority of the Association, which deemed Mr. Tartars interference unwarranted while considering a tour involving two or three Olympians in January.
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Melbourne
Paylor
Australian Olympic Federation
George Hyde
Pic
Victoria
OS Alwan
Hyde
Tartar
Unclear Attack In Melbourne Leaves Woman Injured
Reported in Melbourne Pridtas a man attacked Mrs Theresa Ante, 48, entering her home and assaulting her with a weapon. Neighbors said he then struck her eye, rammed her and fled. Mrs Anderson is confined to bed. doctors say injuries are not serious.
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Melbourne
Pridtas
Mra
Theresa
Asco Wade
Mrs. Anderson
Defiant Bus Owners Challenge Ban on Route Service
A defiant group of bus owners oppose government prohibitions on a route between Geelong and Memapinrne. They argue the ban harms passengers and dispute regulatory claims while planning further action.
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Defiant
Aumina of
Amene
Ametona
Melbourxr
Fos
Gotsvate Motor Buses
Tantod
Geelong
Memapinrne
Sengers
Port Pirie Sanitation Mutual Appointment
John Brammer has been appointed manager of the Port Pirie sanitation mutual. The announcement appears in the Port Pirie A.M.P. office records.
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John Brammer
Port Pirie
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