Sydney police inspector drowns in Brisbane Water launch mishap
A fishing excursion near Brisbane Water ends with Police Inspector Muir dead after the 16 foot launch capsizes on the bar. Companions Archibald Fowler and Leslie Roy Whatley are rescued. Whatley and Fowler reached the overturned craft while Muir drifted 100 yards away in a rapid current. A passerby, William Coutts, raised the alarm and aided in the rescue effort.
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Sydney
Muir
Archibald Fowler
Katoomba
Leslie Roy Whatley
Brisbane
Whatley
Fowler
Mr. Muir
Wage Hema
Tay
William Coutts
Jan
Highest for Eight Months Peak Price for Lead
The lead market shows the highest price in eight months with daily peak quotes of 16 pounds 4 shillings and fourpence per ton. The July 2 figures indicate continued strength, reflecting tighter supply conditions and steady demand outlook.
Car Capsizes Near Pirie on Port Germein Road
The driver, Mr John Woodroffe from Whyalla, and a companion were in a car that capsized on the outskirts of Pirie on a Saturday evening. Woodroffe suffered abrasions to the right leg and left ear and a thumb injury, transported to Pirie Hospital where he remained overnight. His companion was uninjured.
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Port Germein Road
John Woodroffe
Whyalla
Pirie
Woodroffe
Pirie Hospital
School parties to visit Pirie this week
The report notes school parties planning visits to Pirie with a series of itineraries and events. It mentions ministers, students, and local associations preparing programs and activities over Thursday to the following week, with trips across regions and a focus on Music and tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Japan Is Impatient on Tientsin Talks
Tokyo reports that Minister at Large Kato told Sir Robert Craigie Japan will not resume discussions unless Japanese police actions in Tientsin and economic aims are addressed together. The stance signals a crisis in the Tientsin talks and persistent impatience from Japan.
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Australian Associated Press
Tokio
Domei
Kato
Tientsin
Robert Craigie
Japan
Adams Family Triumphs At Pirie Golf Club Championship
Douglas Adams set a new course record of 69 in the senior event at Kingston Park links. He followed with a 76 in the third round as his younger brother won the C grade by six strokes. Scores printed on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Golf Club
St Kingston Park Links
Dougls Adams
Hours for Sale of Liquor
Sydney authorities prepare liquor reforms after a cabinet shift. A state referendum on extended hours and changes to the Liquor Act is likely, with Premier Mair and Minister Martin signaling support for amendments. The administration plans a metal examination of the act and considers alcoholic facilities as a key discussion topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mair
Martin
Nofice
Obituary and notices from Pirie region report
Personal notes record Mr O Callaghan's return after pneumonia illness and death of former Western Australia police chief Michael O Halloran in Margaret River Hospital aged 12 years. Also in Pirie items: local clergy changes, hospital patients, a memorial trust, and a Mintaro Mortlock family death with civic contributions. Transport passengers list and society notices conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael O'Halloran
Western Australia
Margaret River Hospital
County Kercy
Ireland
Germany delays Danzig accord as Hitler weighs next move
Berlin reports Hitler, Count Ciano, and Ribbentrop held a three hour consultation on foreign policy and war timing. A Nealian spokesman said Hitler is prepared to wait a little longer for a settlement of the Danzig question, signaling a cautious stance.
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Australian Associated Press
Berlin
Herr Hitler
Count Ciano
Italy
Herr von Ribbentrop
Nealian
Danzig
Axis Powers Confer at Salzburg Prompting Peace Hopes
The Daily Telegraph reports German and Italian foreign ministers Giang Trajan and von Ribbentrop met nine hours at Salzburg with Del Drago and Gans present. They discussed Polish terrorism, Versailles obstacles, and cautioned against Polish aggression while Yugoslav maneuvers near frontiers and Italian fortifications were noted. A “Little Siegfried Line” was described along the French border with German supervision.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Cunt Giang
Trajan
Herr von Ribbentrop
Salzburg
Daily Telegraph
Prince del Drago
Herr Gans
Berlin
der Aneciff
Poland
Trontiers
John Gunther
Gunther
Beck
Belgrade
Rome
de Bono
Mussolini
Italy
France
Spain
Trun
San Sebastian
Hendaye
Australia Defeats Cuba to Face Yugoslavia in Davis Cup
In New York on Sunday Australia beat Cuba in the interzone tie and will meet Yugoslavia in Boston on August 2 25 and 28 for a place against America for the cup. Sir Norman Brookes arrives to watch and believes Australia can win both the doubles and at least two singles.
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Australian Associated Press
New York
Cuba
Fosh James
North Americas
Umeatin Wil
Yugoslavia
Boston
America
Bromwich
D. Morales
Nordarse
Puncec
United States
British gold in America sparks war finance debate
Reports claim Britain holds a vast gold stock in the United States possibly exceeding 100 million pounds, with 50 million transferred in June and 10 million held in Canada. The gold would back war purchases and stabilize the pound if Britain buys raw materials in America during a crisis. Meanwhile Prof R K Cameron travels from Perth to discuss radio in schools with Australia’s Educational systems and the Australian Broadcasting Commission.
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London
Britain
America
United States
Canada
England
R. K. Cameron
Perth University
Miecall
Cameron
Pirie
Perth
Australia
Conference of Pirie Whyalla and Barrier Councils Meet in Broken Hill
Delegates from Pirie Whyalla and Barrier Industrial Council will convene in Broken Hill in September to discuss cooperation. The latest council meeting formed a committee to draft the basis of cooperation J E Smith and W J Palmer named to prepare the framework.
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Broken Hill
Pirie
Whyalla
Barrier
Education leaders praise local progress in youth schooling
Saturday’s event showcased education as a dynamic force beyond books with Prof Cameron stressing pleasure in learning over punitive age raises. He urged extended vocational guidance, lauded South Australia for leadership, and noted Western Australia lags behind in research while planning meetings in Melbourne and Sydney.
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Cameron
Western
Australis
South Australia
W. J. Adey
Melbourne
Carmeran
Sydney
Australian Council of Education Research
Frank Tate
Victoria
Tate
Uyed
Adelaide Wheat Prices and Global Shipments
Adelaide wheat merchants kept farmers lot prices at 8d a bushel as two sales to the United Kingdom reported. Western Australian wheat 3000 tons sold to Liverpool at 18s 6d a quarter, 9000 tons South Australian aboard Imperial Monarch at 18s. Futures mostly declined. Winnipeg led the drop from 1s 18d to 1s 38d per bushel. Argentine shipments totaled 440,000 quarters for the week.
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Adelaide
United Kingdom
Willowbank
Lost
Liverpool
Winnipeg
Chicago
London metal quotation advances and declines noted
Latest official London metal quotations show spot tin unchanged and lead and zinc slipping. forward positions mixed with slight gains for some metals. Gold remains steady in open market trading while several items exhibit modest decreases or modest increases in forward quotes.
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Adelaide
London
New State Governor Welcomed in Adelaide Ceremonial Swearing In
His Excellency Malcolm Barclay-Hervey sworn in at Adelaide Town Hall with Lady Master Barclay-Hervey present. Sir George Murray receives party at Government House as crowds cheer bells ring and the 6th Cavalry band plays. He vows to tour the state and meet its people at many towns and districts.
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Adelaide
Senny
Malcolm Barclay-Hervey
Master Barclay-Harvey
Mia Excellency
Lancers
St Peter's
George Murray
Government House
6Th Cavalry
Anthea
Racecourse gossip and plans for future meetings
The article discusses Sir Malcolm and Lady Muriel arriving with racehorses and a plan to attend more meetings. It notes trainers and owners, mentions rest and racing contexts, and includes remarks about best friends and opinions on when future appearances may occur.
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Lady Muriel
Lawingly
Malcolm
Carr
Christ's Challenge Follow Me at Salvation Army Hall
Evangelization Society of South Australia held the final rally of the Victorious Life and Service campaign in Pirie Street Florence last night with G R Brown directing evangelist and Capt W H Pallot and Rev C O Lundberg assisting. Brown spoke of transformation through Christ and the cost of discipleship as the group discussed the mission and tensions of change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Brown
Salvation Army
Brown
Oman
Sir Balios Disabled Improves in Early Assessment
Ambiguous fragment notes a horse named Sir Balios and a remark about improvement and placement, but lacks clear details on event, date, or outcome. The readable portion suggests progress but provides no verifiable facts or context.
Russia's Huge Army Near Peace Time Strength
A The Times Moscow correspondent reports that the Russian Army nears its peace time strength of two million, expandable to 2.6 million trained reserves for wartime. The Soviet forces are equipped with modern weapons and access to vast petrol lines around Beky and a second Baltic area between the Volga and Urals, producing thousands of tons daily. Russians expect immediate resistance to any internal or external threats to independence, including possible invasion.
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the Times
Moscow
Beky
Baly
Volga
Urals
Bosphorus
Bahamas millionaire buys inland area of San Salvador
Sir Harry Oakes, the Bahamas Islands magnate, has acquired part of the island inland of San Salvador. He spoke today about his purchase and reflected on Columbus's landing. The remark came as he and his wife visited the area.
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Sydney
Harry Oakes
Bahamas Islands
San Salvador
Columbus
Holiday Announced in Public Halide Birthday Practice
A public notice announces a holiday linked to a birthday event with ceremonial practices. Details specify observance in the community and implied closure or reduced services for the day. The report notes local officials supporting the celebration and its planned schedule.
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Ho Mery
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Melville
Hallmark
Pimlotts
Pimlott's
Mary-Elie Street
Adams
New South Wales
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Northern District
Abor
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Puri Hospital
Hba
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al Wesley Cole Leat
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Tennyson
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A. E. Vogt
C. Carll
Edubourne
George Threedgold
Rec
Owen Rees
Ip Company
J. Wilson
Ellendale
Hospartie
Gillespie
Mambray Creek
Pirie Hosaa
Surgical War
A Johansen
Ronye Forsyth Mortlock
William Tennant Mortlock
Martindale Hall
Mintaro
Mortlock
Andrew Tennant
Essenside
Glenelg
Port Lincoln
Country Women's Association
Tumby Bay
John T. Mortlock
Jake
John Tennant
Kootinga
Ro M. ‘Hawker
W. Anstruther’ Gray
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S. Bowden
Thomas
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Cb. Davis
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