Quest and Bromwich win singles from Germans in Davis Cup
In Boston on Friday Quest and Bromwich swept the first two singles in straight sets to give Australia a strong start in the interzone Davis Cup final against Germany. Quist defeated von Motax 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 and Bromwich beat Henkel 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 as the Australians dominated the opening matches.
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Boston
Aubtealla
Germany
A. K Quist
Dg. von Motaxs
J. Bromwich
H Henkel
Quist
Bromwich
Gitte
Bromuich
Frearre Lott
Dr. Uh
Henkel
Tim
Europe
Honket
Scarcity of Vegetables Drives Prices Up in Adelaide
In Adelaide on Friday unfavourable weather tightens vegetable supplies. Swedes parsnips carrots trips and thubard are scarce while peas fetch 6/ to 8/ a bushel and later rise to double. Cauliflowers move toward normal levels but overall price increases ripple through the market as growers faced rain and drought. Merchants blame a vicious cycle where light supplies push up prices, prompting substitutions that further lift costs.
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Java
Singapore
Rations cost state aid as debate on scale rises
In Adelaide the Unemployment Relief Council runs rations over 5000 pounds weekly. Mr S W Jeffries details weekly relief for July 18 by category and estimates the cost if Bardolph or Richards scale increases pass. He cites yearly totals and notes child welfare additions. The present ration package, including groceries and staples, varies with food prices.
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Adelaide
Unemployment Relief Council
S. W. Jeffries
House of Assembly
H. Bardolph
Jeffries
Bardolph
Fiarma
Wellsre
Public Relief Department
Richards
Mr. Jeffries
Children's Welfare and Public Relief Department
Pirie Maternity Ward Urged by Local Women Leaders
In Pirie the move for a public maternity hospital gains momentum as local women leaders and charity workers press for a ward at Pirie Hospital. They argue mothers need constant skilled care and nourishment post birth, noting many families cannot afford private nursing.
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Citizen
Mrs. Citizens
Face & i
South Australia
Pirie
Australia
W. H. Thresdgold
Pirie Hospital
Mor Lam
Qur Society
A. Langrall
Ladies” Benevolent Society
Local notices and health ward updates from Pirie region
Personal leave, hospital admissions, recoveries and week end visits feature among Pirie area notices. Branch manager Hurrell begins a two week annual holiday with Loftes in charge. several residents travel to Adelaide or attend church services. Hospital patients include Mr Brook with injuries from a fall and Mr Gerlich recovering from a bicycle accident. Flights list Whyalla to Adelaide and Pirie connections announced by Macquarie Airlines.
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S. Hurrell
Elder, Smith, & Co
Pirie
E Loftes
1. Mclherpey
Castens Aa
Adelaide
Melnenes
C.J. Ritchie
Denzil C. Ritchie
Pike
Church of Christmanse
Terrace
D. M. Mitchell
Wayville
Harry Worden
F_ Milton Lee
Ronald
W. Coreen
Thompson
Pirie Hospital
Oliver Tree
W. Trigs
Charles W. Brook
Pirie West
Henee
Smiliers
A. Gerlich 3
Port Germein
G. Jotmom
Loom Road
AE. Yost
Central Methodist Church
Q Ardrowan
Yorke Peninsula
R. Purike
Bev. J. MeTier
M. H. Clark
Metaide Whyall Airmail
Ie Hae
Pienea Tor Macobr- Vsonteer Airlines
Whyalla
Ella
C, Saunders
Hitler to curb market slump with state buys and rhetoric
London reports Hitler held talks with Reichsbank president Schacht and Finance Minister concerning drastic steps to end the stock market downturn. He orders banks to intervene and buy shares, plans a Nuremberg Congress speech linking economic reform to colonies, and targets Britain as the “have nations.” Goering details reorganizing arms contracts while rebuilding in Berlin faces delays. food price controls and compliance enforcement are also under review.
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London
Hitler
News Chronicle
Berlin
Schach
Reichsbank
Fila
Nuremberg
Nazi Party
Britain
Daily Telegraph
Friedrichshafen Cogwheel Company
Marshal Goering
Bert Hitler
Nasi
Nuremberg Congress Hall
Mefshsl Goering
Nexis
Thermometer Readings From Yesterday
Yesterday’s record shows a high of 643 and a low of 45 at 12:30 a.m. The 24 hour period ended early in the morning with a 45 degree minimum.
Camden constable charged with theft of large sum
Adelaide police court heard that Fran Hepworth, a Camden constable, was charged with stealing £400 in notes and 112 sovereigns from William Crane near Eden Valley on August 9. Evidence included missing fixed deposit receipts worth £2301 and a recovered £18 note found in a police car. Hepworth admitted proximity to Crane’s dairy vicinity and was suspended from the police force.
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Adelaide
Eden
Fran Wepre
Hepworth
Muirhead
Eden Valley
William John Crane
Grasser
Crafter
Bepworth
Crane
Crater
Muirheid
Tm Assur
South Australia
Mim
C. ‘Walker
Br. E. Milhouse
Man Falls 18 Feet to River Wharf in Port Adelaide
Patrice Clarke 55 of Alberton died after slipping from a folding wagon basket and falling 18 feet onto the North Parade Wharf at Port Adelaide. A malled truck toppled during the accident and he was rushed to Port Adelaide General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Doctor J K Porter examined the body.
Unions Push Action Over Hours The State Code
E R Dawes says hours dispute shows direct action may be the only path. Unions seek changes in 20 awards across state industries. A September 15 preliminary hearing will outline court powers and union plans before a September 21 Trades and Labor Council meeting to decide on direct action.
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Adelaide
E.R. Dawes
Australasia Society of Engineers
Trades ‘Hall
Thet
State Industries
Str
Kelly
Te Court
Trades and Labor Founcil
Coal Mines Strike Threat Looms Amid Dispute
Sydney reports a threatened coal mining strike with time uncertain and August meetings cited. The Miners Federation directors committee plans actions if proprietors refuse to confer, with talks advanced across the Commonwealth and August 23 noted as a reference point.
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Sydney
Miners Federation
Dirretars
Gepps Cross Skeleton Found in Sandpit Near Adelaide
Unusual skeleton unearthed Wednesday at Gepps Cross in Adelaide may be sought by the Museum University and medical men. It will be kept by the Police Department until Prof Goldby completes examination applications will then go before the Chief Secretary. Police believe the remains are those of a middle aged Aboriginal woman.
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Adelaide
Fridiry
Cepp
Grose
Lea
Polle
Goldby Haw
I Police
Appeal for Peace From Pope's Journal Editorial
Vatican City Friday editor of Recordar Special Cables broadcasts appeal for peace to avert war. Reiterates global danger from European crises and German Army maneuvers while arguing no interests justify war. notes the article was not read and approved by the Pope.
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Recordar
Vatican City
Count Dere
Vattyoo
Onsersatare Romano” Pedisima
Pupy
Europa
Chish
Baddeley Likely to Switch Sides in Labor Split
A NSW report notes MLA Baddeley expected to transfer from J T Lang to the Heffron Labor group. Unofficial results predict at least a 2 to 1 favoring Heffron. Announcement anticipated tomorrow night with Baddeley possibly speaking Monday. The move signals broader Labour faction shifts tied to coalfield interests. A separate note describes a fatal accident on a steamer loading coal where a worker was struck by a basket and fell to the wharf.
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Sydney
Baddeley
Oppeltin
J. T. Lang
Heffren Labor
Siiners
Lang
Heffron Group
Ania
Mins
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Wallis Myers
Budge
Hen- Ael
Prestons
Oulat
Vor Metaxi
Harry Hopman
America
Hopan
Teamwich
Werm
Laconia
W. J. Pimloit
the House OF Good
Mary-Elie Street
Barnes
Iroundsian
Oval
Melbourne
Leeds
Barrnett
Bradman
McCabe
Bach O'Reilly
2Us
Ames
Mall Volce
Ita Morses
Thread
At. Worgur
Ladies Benevalent Society
Mayumzas
Mayoress
Benevolent Society
Mrs. Threadgoli
Port Adelaide
Appeal For
Pope's Journal
MR. Lang
Opperman
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