Uneasiness in Europe Renewed by Provocative Speeches
London reports rising European tensions as Berlin presses Poland to cede territories and Hitler’s plans prompt Cabinet hopes of swift action. Britain and France hold to Poland’s defense pledge while German mobilisations and Slovak troop movements alarm observers amid warnings of a new balance of power in Central Europe. The Times notes widespread military activity in East Prussia and warnings that Western democracies may abandon Poland.
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Bratislava
Poland
Budapest
Hungary
Particu-Lan
Upper Silesia
Slovakia
Reich
European crisis narrows to Rome as talks near moment
London reports rising tension in Rome as Reuter notes a possible conference call by Count Ciano with British French and Polish ambassadors. British AP correspondent says recent days suggest a concrete negotiation formula is imminent and will decide if Europe seeks settlement or war. Polish papers foresee Germany making final demands within days.
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Jumps Out As Train Strikes Trolley At Crossing
Strangia at the crossing saw the wigwag working. The up train passed at 1146 am, the trolley horse reared and bolted into the down line, smashing the trolley. Strangio escaped with a bruised knee. the horse had a minor scrape. Wheels and axle fell into a cattle pit. the trolley smashed, tray carried two yards.
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Strangio
Strangie
Smelters Plan Airport Upgrades At Pirie
Pirie Town Council receives a letter outlining large scale improvements at Pirie airport. Dr G K Williams notes a 3 yard wide slag strip now on the main runway with plans to extend other runways and level surfaces. Eastern runway to extend to 162 yards total. north eastern runway to gain about 20 yards. new south west to north west runway to be 800 yards long. Mayor and Dr Sly express approval and gratitude for proposed work, which cannot be completed locally due to cost.
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Pirie
Pirie Town
Counci
G. K. Williams
Sly
Defence production plans practically complete now
Australian defence production measures are nearly finished as officials meet in Sydney to map war time industry shifts. Minister H G Casey and Mr E W Molden report expected limited new orders and no immediate major changes for South Australia beyond expansion of existing contracts and defence supplies.
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Associated Chambers of Masuface
H. G. Casey
Sydney
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Baleco
Holden
South Australia
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Gasey
Hal Soe AE
Helton
Schoolboys Marooned by High Tide at Weeroona
Delayed four hours after a high tide trapped a group of schoolboys near Weeroona. They stayed at Yun Men's Christian Association flat before the postponement, with plans to visit Shiellens cancelled by evening. A party from Ade Teohnings Tech School reportedly accompanied the students.
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Insay Barrier Wharf
Weeroona
Wijnrsane
Yun Men's
Christan Association
Geriene Street
G. Tiver
Pune
Memselves
Hirsie
Jurors hear tips case linking Baust to race fixing claims
Campbelltown market gardener Max Baust and two laborers faced conspiracy charges for allegedly receiving tips and tips to jockeys to fix races between July and August. Baust recounts payments and winnings including three winners Dalmuir Rattrap and Denmarco, with further transactions and commissions to Ryan and Fitzgerald as investigators probe a large punters ring.
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Clark Street
Norwood
James Fitzgerald
Stepney Street
Stepney
Baust
Ryan
East End
Dalmuir
Rattrap
Denmarco
Witness
Alessio
Pitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Boust
Crafter
King Sim
C. J. Phileps
Wil Dumis
Hiss
Melbourne
Rainfall Totals in Pirie for August Month
Twelve points of rain were recorded in Pirie yesterday, bringing August total to 144 points, four more than last year’s August. Rain fell on one day this month, versus seven days in August last year, with four months showing useful falls in Pirie.
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Pirie
Man Burns In House Fire In Western Australia
Firefighters in Kalgoorlie respond to a blaze at Norseman 130 miles away where Iron King mine manager Jack Rose is killed. Five children and others are saved, Rose’s body found charred in the ruins after Mrs Rose gave birth at hospital. Cause of fire not yet determined.
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Iron King
Norseman
Here
Mr. Rose
Oehters
Avery
Mr Casey May Not Make Visit
Unclear report cites Mr Casey unlikely to visit as authorities discuss arrangements. The fragment references a South Australia tour, a Federal Minister of Supply and Development, and a new department, but details are obscured.
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Rutan
Teller
Pinte Town
Corneil
South Austral
Local officials and travelers noted in Pirie and Gladstone visit.
Mr A P Blesing minister of Agriculture will attend Local Government Association in Gladstone on Friday and a school function in Pirie on Saturday. Trans Australian train passengers included J H Prowse and A E Green. Mrs Olive Carr died yesterday. Mrs Lindberg visited Adelaide. In Pirie Hospital remain J Collins and A Martin.
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Local Government Association
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Pirie
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A. E. Green
H.R
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Sydney
Melbourne
Australian Country Party
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A. Martin
Redhill
Pirie Hospital
Jack Bullock
Watson
C. Lindberg
the Terrace
Adelaide
Olive Carr
W. K. Martin
Florence Street
Jim Martin
Australian Labor Party figures attend party conference in Sydney
Mr P J Trainer of Western Australia to attend a party conference in Sydney on Saturday as special cables report. The furnishings of Yarralumla, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, are described as revolutionary and may set a fashion in Australia. Local gaugings show May 134, June 388, July 188 with the year total to date 1 040, compared with 799 by August last year. Rain measured 13 points at Port Augusta on Sunday night. Local and police courts in Pirie expected to hear cases today. Mr C J Coventry, SM, will preside and stay at the Royal Exchange Hotel.
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Pirie
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Port Augusta
Pirie School Chimney Story Shocks Town
A Greek girl pupil recounts a brutal punishment at Pirie’s af Picks School, describing a male teacher’s actions. Separately, two men injured in Pirie accidents are discharged from hospital, and local officials and residents are noted in routine hospital and council updates.
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Ysade IV
Pirie
Mess
R. Jasper
J. C. F. Cassar
Nine millions sought for wheat industry subsidy
Canberra reports a Commonwealth plan to seek about £9,000,000 from governments this year to aid the wheat industry. The document argues stabilisation requires cooperative state funding, with Victoria and other states variably offering support or withholding funds, while defence and other costs press on the budget.
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Teo
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HCA
Raid on Queensland Parliament Brings Arrests in Brisbane
A raid on Queensland Parliament House by armed men led to 37 arrests. The group, described as Labor opponents, planned a 24 hour sit down strike and were charged with unlawful assembly. The hearing was adjourned to tomorrow. Ernest James Cavey, 44, was among those detained.
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Queensland Parliament House
Parliamentsty Labor Party
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Leno
Tey
Ernest James Cavey
Overseas wheat options rise amid politics reports
Overseas options markets advance on politics reports with unchanged farm gate price at a bushel for wheat. A 7 000 ton South Australian cargo was sold for October delivery to India at 11 69 quarter. Liverpool steady, Chicago and Winnipeg firm. September options in Chicago. Spring movement light, most receipts going into storage. world shipments weekly total 115000, higher than usual per Nicholle & Sons data.
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Monnday
al Te Ae
Port Adelaide
Uganda
India
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Chicago
Winnipeg
C. W. Anderson
London metal quotations for silver and gold
Latest official quotations show silver cash up 1 8d and forward up 1 18d with various fractions per ounce. Gold fine open market unchanged at 21 8/7 per ounce. ADELAIDE Macray reports these London prices.
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