Melbourne Will Case Reveals Heir Took Safe Key and Will
In Melbourne, evidence shows the beneficiary under Miss Jane Noble's will took the safe key from the spinster's bag after relatives visited her home. Nurse Horner testified the brother Douglas Noble pressed for the £5,000 amount and that the will, allegedly £10,000, was found among papers in Miss Noble's room before her death.
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Melbourne
Jane Noble
Geelong
Robert Noble
Testatrix
Miss Noble
Wimeas
Douglas
No Second Race Meeting Declared This Year
Pirie Race Club officials announced last night that no further race meetings will be held this year due to scheduling clashes and the earlier abandonment of last week’s meeting. The committee stated the decision after considering the fixture list and the unavailability of a suitable date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Race Clu
Wonether
Neane
Anglican Bishops Attitude To Temperance
A Victorian debate notes bishops' stance on temperance pledges urging clergy and laity to refrain from alcohol. The discussion centers on enforcing pledges amid social calls for sobriety and church discipline in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Bishopa
Reverend Lundberg Attends Nor Uma District Baptist Meeting
Personal note records Rev. C. O. Lundberg of Pirie attending meetings of the Nor Uma District Baptist Association, marking his participation in the religious group and its regional assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Lundberg
Pirie
Noruma
More Money Sought by Adelaide Clubs Over Investments
Adelaide reports suggest Pridis and Slate push for higher payments under the new tax framework. Government faces pressure as clubs claim fairness from altered conditions while investments at metropolitan meetings mostly declined since the prior law level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Pridis
Cube
Tee
Untitled fragment about Cobb & Co. and SAJC losses
Fragmentary report notes a Cobb & Co. driver and a SAJC entity facing losses over recent months. The text mentions negative figures such as £223 and compares to £2205 in a different context, with disrupted phrases referring to profit, elites, and unclear operations.
Model Engineers Meet in Pirie Club Proceedings
The Pirie Model Club held a second meeting in the Christian Association building to plan a lecture series on model plane building. Adelaide visitors offered to demonstrate films and exhibit models, with committees formed for instructional lectures and starting model making sessions at Mr Baker's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Model Club
Io Oars
Mn Christian Association
Mle NF
Coutts
Pike
Adelaide
Radio Boys’ Club
Jim
Mfr
C. Yetes
Affilm
A Dyke
Pike Wu
Bophy
J. Dunn
Inter
Judge in doubt over bankrupt's credit dealings
Grave doubt whether he should not send Alan Douglas of His Honor sid that he had no doubt made false representations and obtained credit from firms. The partner Gardiner & McMallin ran six chemists' shops in the metropolis with McMallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Douglas
Pat McMallin
Gardiner & McMallin
Tel Metropolis
No Extra Duty On Tea in Proposed Budget
Canberra reports that the upcoming Budget will not impose additional taxes on tea. Government sources say tea will escape further duty despite other tax changes.
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Canberra
Flats On Fire In Dar linghurst Traps Tenants
Fire in Bon Nevis Flats at Darlinghurst early today trapped 36 tenants. Seven women and a girl rescued. one man climbed a drainpipe but fell. Fire melted gas meters causing flames to race up stairs. Fireman and constable aided victims. gas exposure noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Bon Nevis
Darlinghurst
Meir
Arthur Harris
Dennis Cunmins
Lendrum
M. Benham
Jane Weston
Fire at Uraidla Hotel Destroys Sixteen Rooms
A blaze at the Uraidla Hotel in Adelaide Friday night destroyed sixteen rooms and damaged the front portion of the two storey building. Residents formed a bucket brigade but could not approach the flames before the Adelaide Fire Brigade arrived. Mounted Constable Manhood was struck on the head by a falling piece of burning timber but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Uraidla
Adelside
Wheat subsidy plan gains most states at conference
At the Wheat Conference Prime Minister RG Mont(e) stated that all states except Victoria and Tasmania have agreed to the Commonwealth proposal subject to no stipulations. South Australia New South Wales Queensland and Western Australia accept contributions while Victoria and Tasmania refuse to pay. Ministers will meet again August 28 with no plan viable without Victoria and Tasmania. alternative measures such as a bounty may be used.
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Melbourne
RG. Montee
Viktords
Tasmania
South Australia
New
South Wales
Queensland
Western ‘Australia
Victoria
Commonwealth
Mendies
Cold Nights Persist in Pirie Despite Slight Warmth
Pirie endured a cold spell with clear skies and frigid air. Thursday and Wednesday nights brought near freezing conditions, with temperatures about two degrees above freezing on Thursday night.
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Pirie
Thun
Weather report notes cool day with lingering chill
Yesterday featured a bright and sunny sky but temperatures did not exceed 585 degrees. A chilly evening followed, with a broad slant of overcoats and mufflers as the night wore on.
Man linked to Woolworths switchboard intrusion
An Adelaide man described as infatuated with female workers was charged after allegedly entering Woolworths on Rundle Street and John Martins booth at Adelaide railway station to inspect a telephone system and switchboard. Insp Crafter testified he slipped wires and claimed to be a Commonwealth officer. He received five months and four months concurrent imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Searee Percy
Ropers
Woolworth's (Sa) Limited
Rundle Street
Poe
Woolworth's
Crafter
C. J. Gillard
Mana
Len Wat
Pbs
Gers
Rogers
John Merlin
Adelaide
Pete
Governor Arrives Today in Adelaide for Official Events
The governor lands at Outer Harbor with military escort and a welcome by Port Adelaide mayor. He attends Executive Council, then returns to Government House. Sir Malcolm and Lady Barclay Harvey travel to Morphettville Racecourse for the Grassmere Handicap at 2 40 pm with local officials awaiting the race.
Page Warns Menzies on Defence Policy
Sir Earle Page addressing the Country Party conference in Brisbane attacked the Menzies Government on defence policy. He forecast the government would face pressure to accept expert advice and outlined a plan that includes purchasing two battleships and linking development to population growth as essential to defence and national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Earle Page
Country Party
Menzies
Polley
Wheat Market Activity and Prices in Early Trading
There was no activity in the Adelaide wheat market with units unchanged at 1/8 a bushel. London cargoes steadied with a 3d rise after a bullish Canadian crop report, while Australian demand was weak. Winnipeg showed gains and Liverpool edged up, with Chicago and related markets posting modest shifts.
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Adelaide
London
Winnipeg
Liverpool
Ted
Chicago
Winnipes
London metal prices drift after mixed overseas cues
Latest official London quotations show copper and tin easing modestly while gold and silver advance. Market notes indicate spot and forward prices for copper, tin, silver and gold, with fluctuations in electrolytic and standard varieties amid cautious trading.
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Adelaide
London
Readers respond to boycott proposal under union act
To the editor readers discuss the Conciliation Acts and a proposed boycott. They cite penalties for intimidation and coercion, note levies on union members require a special meeting and majority, and question Fire Trades and Labor Council status. The writer urges legal recompense and references actions on page 3.
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Counci Nas
Broken Hill
Fire Trades and Labor Council
Pirie Scout Breaks Collarbone at YMCA Meeting
A Pirie Scout from Bea Scouts fractured his collarbone during a Young Men's Christian Association meeting in Bea Scouts territory. He was treated by a doctor and transported home in an ambulance. Chaos and confusion surround the event as the troop's activities continue despite the injury.
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Monaguan
Einth Pirie
Bea Scouts
Young Men's Christian Association
Ken
Helenslea
Dott Ambulance
We Want to Return to the Reich Shouted by Danzigers
London reports Herr Foerster of Danzig led a defiant protest against Polish threats and urged liberation, declaring Danzig must rejoin the Greater Reich. Danziers pledged unity under Nazi leadership, denouncing Britain and France while praising self determination.
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Reich
Foerster
Poland
Danzig
Britain
France
Ise
Versailles
Gydnia
Baltic
Herr Foerster
Hitler
Berchtesgaden
Warsaw
Oland
Daily Telegraph
Herr Freister Teaves
Herr Hitler
American Railways Bankruptcy Triggers Big Reconstruction
Competition forced most American railroad firms into bankruptcy. W. P. Wag gener of the Missouri Pacific says the Monterey Hig company completed its first bankruptcy. About £6,000,000,000 invested by private firms in American railroads. Next year a vast financial reconstruction. capital to be cut by about half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
W. P. Waggener
General Auarey
Missouri-Pacific Railroad Company
Kansas
Monterey
Hig Company
Pioneer Women's Frolic Debate Over Colonial Debt Critics
Fragmented OCR text references debates in a colonial era setting about overseas debt and obligations. Names such as Mesdames and Mr Fraser are mentioned amid discussions of opposition motions and parliamentary challenges. The garbled lines suggest a discussion of debt repayment and political maneuvering with multiple individuals named in a chaotic record.
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Zion
E. Connors
Barnard
Thitcher
Chemn
Nore
M. Cavenest
Mr. Fraser
Cours
B. Milled
J. Bate
Debele
Garellen
Mesdaanes
Aakst
German Dies in Frontier Clash at Pest Border
An official Warewe report states three armed Germans attacked a Polish guard at the frontier near Pest. Guards responded, gunfire erupted, leaving one German dead and twelve revolvers with ammunition seized. An Italian official says Comet Ciano and the German Foreign will reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pest
Warewe
Ciano
Abattoirs Roads and Drainage Discussed by Council
The Pirie Town Council-general committee discussed abattoirs roads and drainage last night. Alderman Caterer presided in the mayor’s absence and said recommendations on the three items would be presented at the next meeting. A press representative was asked to leave when the gathering opened, and Dr Edwards suggested a motion but did not pursue it. Threadgold was absent due to influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Melbourne Express
Adelaide
Harrison
Pirie Town “Council
Ald
W. Cater
WH. Treadgold
Ald. Coffey
the Recorder
Council Chamber
Edwards
Weld
Ald Coffey
Threadgold
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M. Seber
Pirie Club
Stephalic Gaa
Mr, W, B Care
Cobb & CO
J. T. Harrison
SAJC
el Re
Laing
Allon
Mr. J. Edwards
Mr. McDonald
Pirket
Hesailak
London Metal Market
Rive West
Iron Limg Man
Pirie Scout
Aeon
Prederick B. Salte
Wee
Theressa Larkin
Mr. Snite
S$evsied
Sastarkin
Miss Larkin
Mr. Suite
Lourdes
China
Saite
Nasi
Dansigers
Beek Senetion
Hour of Liberation
Aon Cloyd
Zealand
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