Inhuman Punishment Of Mary Angelo At Pirie School
Mary Angelo a 12 year old girl was forced to stand for an hour with her head and shoulders in a sooty chimney at Pirie School. Four classmates corroborated the account that she remained in the chimney from shortly after 3 p.m. until at least 4 p.m. The case drew scrutiny after the child’s father spoke with school officials and a Recorder reporter.
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Pirie School
Mary Angelo
Nicholas Angelo
W. R. Sharp
Recorder
Gertrude Street
W. W. Billings
Whyalla
Billings
Whyalla Ci
Jens
K. J. C. Murray
Masons
ahte_s
Lee
Fot
Eedge
Arbitration Court hears Wonthagg mine safety claim
In Melbourne on Tuesday the Arbitration Court heard W Orr of the Miners Federation claim that mining is more dangerous and arduous than other work. He cited high injury rates and long absences, noting many miners worked at Wonthagg back cutters and faced frequent accidents. The secretary’s remarks followed questions from Chief Judge Beeby about hours and conditions.
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Melbourne
MVING
W. Orr
Federaion
Ysir
Ore
Wontlixtel
Explosion Injures Six at Mona Vale Quarry
Six workers were injured in a quarry blast at Mona Vale Sydney today. A blast stripped one man nearly naked suggesting a ground explosion from left explosive remnants. The accident occurred as a pick struck a hidden charge, local reports say.
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Sydney
Mona Vale
Drink costs seven times education says Armour
Rev John Armour newly elected chairman of the Council of Ghurehex criticizes a State Initiative taxing those who cannot afford to pay for drink and argues against social decay and parental neglect as roots of drinking. He calls it folly in senate commentary.
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Melbourne
Usralin
Dolnk
Deel
John Armour
The
Counsell
Ghurehex
Nis Senate
Armolr
Armour
Mose
Personal progress noted for Mr George Threadgold in Pirie
Mr George Threadgold son of Mr and Mrs W H Threadgold mayor and travers continues to make favorable progress in Pirie hospital in South Australia.
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George Threadgold
W. H. Threadgold
T Ravers
Pirie
500 Killed In Air Raid
Details from Chungking reveal casualties including Australians Peter King and Mrs King and Mrs H L McIntyre of Brisbane, two Canadians Miss McLean and an American Miss Thoering. Nine university students died. Australian relief efforts and medical teams are described. Tokyo reports and border tensions with Hong Kong and labor use are noted along with rice shortages and regional policy stakes.
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Chungking
Peter King
King
H. L. McIntyre
Brisbane
McLean
Miss Thoering
National Aviation Corporation
Phabaeaitre
No Comment From Mr Sharp After Publication Inquiry
A newspaper reporter sought comment from Mr Sharp yesterday afternoon but he offered no statement. He gave the same answer when interviewed Monday prior to the first article's publication.
Kelly to Hang NSW Cabinet Decision
Sydney reports that Premier Mair announced a cabinet decision amid pleas in the Legislative Assembly to spare John Trevor Kelly aged 24, condemned to die for the murder of Marjorie Constance Sommerlad on February 4, with execution set for Thursday.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Labor
John Trevor Kelly
Marjorie Constance Sommerlad
Mr. Mair
NSW official denies sharing GPO tender figures at luncheon
Commonwealth Works Director in New South Wales James Orwin faced questions over alleged disclosure of Sydney G.P.O. tender figures to Wunderlich manager Reginald Taylor during a March luncheon at the Royal Automobile Club. The inquiry explored whether details were improperly discussed and if prices were disclosed or inferred, with testimony noting that only broad figures were mentioned and no concrete figures shared.
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Sydney
James Orwin
Commonwealth Works
New South Wales
G.P.O
Reginald Taylor
Wunderlich Limited
Royal Automobile Club
Royal Dome
Hiv
Gontruet
Mido Ilehu
Ubwin
Juan
Lawson
Mey Weharde
Lawsias
Taylor Yeaturday
P.O
Richards
Orwin
Oewins
Mr. Quintivan
Oewin
Heo
Nerson
Mr. Quintiven
Mr. Hewin
Vivell
Payton
Mare
Urwin
300 Mile Hour Bomber Revealed For Australia
Sydney Tuesday report details the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation plan to produce an Australian bomber capable of 600 mph plus, with a range of about 280 miles and a bomb load near 1 009 pounds. Cost cited around £25,000 with potential line speeds and weaponry under consideration.
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Sydney
Commonwealth Lireraft Corporation
Alwail
Gastae
Woolcott Forbes Scandal At General Finance Meeting
Melmoutine Tuesday shareholders held a closed session of Producers in General Finance Corporation. Ma W. 1 Baste spoke on alleged statements about Crown Law delays. Director Scarfe was said to claim discoveries about John Woolcott Forbes were communicated by the company solicitor. The board plans a frank statement. The Crown Law Department allegedly delayed action until January after Forbes left the country.
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Melmoutine
Mont
General Finance Corporation
Baste
Lnst Jerk
Scarfe
John Woolcott “Fares
Crown
Ei Hime Tite
Hally Grown Law Department
Forbes
Mystery craft sighted off New South Wales coast
Three deepsea fishermen reported a mystery craft about 15 miles offshore near Fwans Head this morning. Initial Queensland coast reports suggested a foreign submarine, a claim quickly gaining credence in the district after light was shone on the object and it disappeared.
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Sydney
Fwans Head
Queensland
American tennis champions fail to shine in doubles final
In Boston on Tuesday Quist and Bromwich captured the national doubles title 6-1 6-? while Crawford and Hopman struggled. Crowd noted all-foreign pair history, with remarks on fitness and form as Crawford served faults and Hopman misfired. Quist cited past greats as context for Australian success.
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Recorder
Boston
UIST
Bromwich
Crawford
Hopman
Norman Brookes
Gerald Patterson
Decuss
Ihlete
Quist
Ghetleehes
Deuce
Mad
Hapiain
Enrique Muler
Grawford
Germany and Russia seek non aggression pact amid tension
London reports Berlin plans to conclude a non aggression pact with Russia while Moscow says negotiations only begun. News notes Ribbentrop to Moscow to negotiate, with UK and France cautious about implications. Poles, French, and British circles react with uncertainty over shifts in alliance and Poland’s fate.
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London
Germany
Russia
Berlin
Herr von Ribbentrop
Moscow
Tasa
Gression
Surpriss
Ftas
Rus Whee Ulme
Britain
Poland
France
Hitler
Gervid
Danzig
Reich
Daily ‘Telegraphy
Merv von Hibbentrop
Mery Witter
Warsaw
Tendaywuiu
Black Sea
Alamenin
Explosive Parcel Lost in City Contractor Find
A contractor reported a missing explosive parcel after a train journey. The package contained 12 plugs of volatile substance, 14 detonators, and a length of fuse. A search along the line failed to recover the parcel.
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Melbolwne
Caitt
Weather notes from Pirie show showers and rainfall data
Showers at Pirie yesterday stalled two points at the post office gauge. For the preceding 24 hours 13 points fell. Rain has fallen on 12 days this month. Yesterday's maximum was 63, minimum 4. Total monthly rainfall registered 146 points.
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Pirie
Floods Displace Dozens in Victoria Roiling Melbourne Area
Heavy rains flood towns across Victoria with rivers bursting banks. More than fifty people are left homeless as reservoirs spill and evacuations occur near Wangaratta. Authorities warn of continuing storms and property damage in the Melbourne region.
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Melbourne
Mary
Wangaratta
Hockey at Crystal Brook players visit detentions noted
In Crystal Brook, visitors from Tine Wockes were met with detentions. Saint recorded a goal while Mlernoonter served.
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Crystal Brook
Tine Wockes
Bine Gual
Saint
Mlernoonter
Pirie Proposed Road Works for 1939-40
Engineer-surveyor G A W Debelle presented Pirie Town Council with a £6285 complete programme of road works for 1906-40, including incidental costs. At an August 11 committee meeting, most items were deferred for later consideration, with discussions on limestone roadways in Edward Street and others, and a final review delayed to a future meeting.
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G. A. W. Debelle
Pirie
Gordon Street
Coffey
Howley
Dey
Whelan
Edwards
Edward Street
Sifton Street
Halliday Street
Imestone
Clarke ‘Street
Federation Road
York Road
Adepie
Mansom
Breage
Fourth Street
Moppett Road
Goode
Piper
Radnor
Hallam Street
Butterick
Ingerson
Grey
Geddes
Mir
Queen Street
Church Circle
Norman Street
Florence
Norman
Mary-Elie
Alex
Balmoral Road
David Street
Ellen
Oliver Street
Wood Street
Cattlepita
Warren Street
Ministers in Canberra weigh German Soviet pact risk
Federal ministers in Canberra discussed reports of a German Soviet pact and possible new European alignment. They questioned a Berlin Berlin statement on an agreement and tracked von Papen’s Moscow visit, weighing effects on Poland, Japan, and risk of triggering anti German sentiment.
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Canberra
Henry Gullett
Europe
Germany
Russia
Euse
Berlin
Gerwin
von Fibbentrop
Moscow
von Papen
Geal
Herr Vor Papen
Angola
Italy
Japan
Wctin
Surprise German Pact Sparks Tense Europe Quietly
A London official says Germany’s surprise pact announcement shocks London and the Continent while Poland’s stance appears less surprised. Berlin and Rome anticipate pressure on France, with Italy likely to press again, and Vatican speculation of a peace broadcast by the Pope on September 8.
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London
Germany
Jim
Poland
Ttie
Dangle
Wth
Budapest
Ita
Alion
Rome
Mussolini
France
Berlin
Herr Biller
Thas Ta Meio
Vatican City
Lawsuit Over Eggs Involves Woolerbee Poultry Farm
An injunction sought to stop Gros Poultry Farm of Werribee from selling eggs outside Me Combet was claimed by the Regneeee in a Supreme Court action started before Justice Lowe. Carter Bros. argued the Meeting Board was leveled and asked the court to wind up the board’s affairs.
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Nelboquane
Teesen
Resteal Gros
Poultty Farnwes
Werribee
Lowe
Supreme Cogn Sy Today- Carter Bros. Ie Oom. Ae
Curt
European wheat futures rise amid political speculation
A dated Adelaide report notes modest trade in European wheat amid political developments. Prices in Liverpool and Chicago show mixed gains and speculators remain active overseas, while farmers await clearer signals before releasing stocks. Markets closed firm, with gains especially in Winnipeg and mixed shifts in October, December, and May positions. G. Nicholls and Sons report references political uncertainty affecting exports.
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Adelawe
Adelaide
Liverpool
Chicago
Winipes
C. Anderson
G. G. Nicholls’ & Sons
Adelaide Ledger Fragment Reports Unclear Trade Notes
Fragmentary lead item from Adelaide dated 4/44 shows unclear financial figures and references to prices and standings. The unreadable notes mention a hanged entry and a lamet batt, with scattered figures like £16 4/44 and £884.41/0, plus a vague reference to Tid. and E46.
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Adelaide
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