Burford Couple Found Shot In Outback Chaff House
Robert Burford and wife Doris were found shot to death in a chaff house on E Hunt’s grazing property near Bordertown. Both victims wore full clothing. a .22 rifle lay beside Burford. Poison cups were found near him, one emptied. Det. Renslen raised the alarm after discovering the bodies at 7 am. Local scouts say Burford, a Mundalla football halfback, recently traveled from Pinnaroo with mood troubles. An inquest is expected under Bordertown coroner Mr Fairbrother.
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Bordertown
Robert 8. Burford
Doris Burford
E. Hunt
Kengal
Burford
I Mundalla
Pinnaroo
Co McGrath
Six Children Burned to Death in Taupo House Fire
A major Taupo fire in New Zealand killed six Maor children aged four to nine after their parents left them at home to visit neighbors. Firefighters and neighbors rescued the children from the burning house, but all died from severe burns in hospital.
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New Zealand
Taupi
Maor
Militiamen Salute Brigadier Martyn At Retirement Parade
Nearly 220 militiamen paraded before Brig A M Martyn Base Commandant near East night for the last time before retirement. One hundred fifty five infantrymen gave a general salute with fixed bayonets as 40 members of Pirie troops and the 4ird Light Horse Band attended. The parade preceded a address in the infantry hall after the massed salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Martyn
Brig. Martyn
Pirie
Bhas Excelsior
Struggling burglar breaks in as couple foils escape
A man described as well dressed and neat forced a entry at 845 PM, fled after a scuffle with Mr. and Mrs. Haselgrove, leaving a hat and scarf and stealing only three English coins. Police searched the area but found nothing. A window was forced and a bedroom ransacked in the incident.
Driver in Pike van collision charged over not keeping left
In Pirie Police Court a van driver admitted certain tracks on the road but denied passing on the wrong side. Evidence cited a collision on Florence street near Alexander Street, with witnesses describing the van’s tracks and a northerly diversion. The defendant claimed he followed the correct side and could be seen stopping near the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Street
Pirie
Delehsinak
Fae
Funera Fm
Gauwene
Alsundey Street
Winlett
Flonem'e Street
Mosandtur Street
Fragmented Report with Names and Legal Proceedings
A garbled OCR narrative mentions Wheat and Lead values and a court scene. Names like Me Hh Laassen GeF HE Hoe and Mr Warren appear amid disjointed phrases. The text references a witness, a defendant, and a September 4 adjournment in a legal matter.
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Eas
Kissith
Bile Trent
Lenny Tials
Mr Warren
Warren
Ferrier and Keane Win National Fourball Championship
In Melbourne on Wednesday extra holes decided the national fourball title. Jim Ferrier and Stay Keane won on the 23rd hole after tying with HOR Payne and L Duffy earlier. The pair had to play additional holes to separate the two leading teams.
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Melbourne
Jim Ferrier
Stay Keane
Hor
Payne
L. Duffy
Reassuring statement from British Prime Minister on European war
London reports the Cabinet pledges that German Polish tensions do not justify war and vows to resist if force is used. It notes Russo German pact does not alter obligations to Poland and outlines precautions with mobilisation suggested, while outlining plans for emergency defence measures and continued consultation with France and Russia.
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London
Poland
Navy
Amy
RAF
Germany
Chamberlain
Europe
Menzies Mde
Russia
Australia Will Stand By Britain In Global Crisis
Prime Minister Menzies declares Australia will stand with Britain if peace efforts fail. Cabinet backs cautious approach to Germany Russia talks. Parliament to meet Thursday to consider Emergency Powers Defence Bill providing government wartime authority. Greenwood urges calm and steadfast resolve to uphold peace in Europe.
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Canberra
Australia
R. Menzies
Britain
Moscow
France
Ww Downing Street
Germany
Poland
Wlibersi
House of Lords
Brenca
Greenwood
Efforts to Penetrate Russian Policy Reported Abroad
Reports reaching London from European centers describe bewilderment at the proposed pact. Berlin and Moscow statements differ and no clear Russian government position exists. Commentators grapple with interpretations while noting Herr von Ribbentrop's travel to the Soviet capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Berlin
Moscow
Europe
Herr von Ribbuntcoy
Britain Responds to Germany in Crisis Dispatch
London carries a British reply to Germany as Britain and France brace for the crisis. Reports claim Hitler and Chamberlain are set to reveal Germany’s uncompromising stance over Poland. Military mobilization and frontier incidents intensify as Tibbentrop and German envoy moves signal imminent actions.
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London
Wy Hertin
Annie Ney
Hixtiutning Jr
Hitler
Hhemberlain
Germany
Pulver
Dechard
Poland
Bohemis
Moravia
Britain
France
Aurmagy
Moscow
Howe
Tibbentrop
Museu
Iurmany
Tyre
Geran Einy
Pokind
Shivakla
Thermometer reading details from yesterday
Yesterday's maximum temperature reached 61 degrees and the 24 hour minimum ended at 8:30 am at 49 degrees.
Visit to Whyalla and uranium deposits trip
State members of Parliament planned a three day tour to Whyalla to inspect blast furnace sites and iron ore deposits. The itinerary included departures from Adelaide, visits to Tron Duke, Tron Duchess, Tron Bar, Tron Monarch, and Tron Koh with stops at Whyalla and Port Auguste as the tour progressed through September.
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Tortugusta
Pariament
Whyalla
Twave
Tron Monarch
Trou Kuob
Port Auguste Amllelante
Brigadier Martyn and family in Pirie stay extended
Brigadier A M Martyn Base Command, with Mrs Martyn and two daughters, arrived in Pirie last night. Mr R Linsell of the steamer Iron will leave for home today. Mr J Myers, waterworks employee, admitted to Pirie Hospital. Crown Prosecutor C B Book KC named acting judge of the County Court for three months. Martyn extends command by one month to Sept 30.
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A. M. Martyn
J. He Myers
Pirte Hospital
Whyalla
Ait A
Wie
Pirte
CB. Book. KC
Crown Prosecutor of
Victoria
Melbourne
A. Mr. Martyn
4Th Military District
J. Hopkins
Henry Street
Risdon Park
Bray
J. Milburn
Fun
Launceston
Pirie
Didar
Florence
Debutante Ball at Willochra Ends With Elegant Ceremony
Twenty five debutantes were presented to Bishop of Willochra amid fern and wattle decorations in Parish Hall. The event featured elaborate floral arrangements, a decorated dais, and a formal presentation followed by supper prepared by Mothers' Unions. Debutantes wore white gowns and were escorted by numerous local men as community figures praised the evening’s success.
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Willochra
Ulles
St. Peter
St. Paul
St Hannibal
KL Gillespie
Fergusson
Padiutves
W. J. Pimlott Limited
St Paul Ad St. Barnabas
Mesitlanies Mos
Boeth
Verte
Oh Fim
G. We J
Wella
J. Allsop
Anion
Mc Kearney
Haxall
J. Bowley
F Keen
J. Olding
Misses
Hohirshelm
G. Rosuinnworth
J. Tire
Fs. Greddun
Hoheesnan
Thompsom
W. Thompson
Thompson
Bkern
Mallu
Taes- Puy
Margaret Brett
Fey
Ed. Tyndon
St. Bartubss
Selumontown
Avan
Yurtera
Myer
W. Setatefield
Pirle
Smwville
Setiole- Hahuna Laguna
Lyndon
Dr. Thomas
Scholefeld
Irs
Venn
Ming Evelyn Huckwell
Willway Hambort
Jean Mcfiregor
Eric Dealer
Mbox
Nell McGregor
Marry Thompson
Warnertown
Mies Beth Clarke
Len White
Minn Muljurle
Tonia
Geult Yeonues
Miss Wilderest
Aporgeti
George Fergusson
Val Evans
Meuille Thompson
Avis Pongilly
Alu Ward
Crystal Brook
Matricks Boxall
Fred Mummery
Patty Hopkins
Frank Bunge
Barbare Brine
Isabel Jutdon
Ron. Polkingborne
Bert James
Jane
Joan Gitte
Jin Tuehanan
Margaret Lawlor
AL Clarke
Kath Taylor
K. Martin Ava
Jean Turner
Lane J
Strong to Win World Lightweight Title Bid Refuted
Rumors from New York claimed a near conclusion ruling bout between rival contenders Blaine and Goth men Blaine to decide the world lightweight title after 15 rounds. Report indicates the fight ended with no clear winner and questions linger about the outcome.
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Strong
New York
Ben
Blaine Treat
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Husband
Guy Haselreve
Pimlott’s
the House of Good Furniture
Mary-Elie Street
Pike
Auireakus
J. Coventry
Sal
Tefihamt
Mer
Aetiutieunl
Faye Conetineey
Toby
Pracéurie
Anil Bayhalent
Mertherky Leer
Aaly
J. Slinger
J. Warren Far
Deave
Mexander Street
Cobmit
Juguy
Eal
Lonjon
House of Commons
Sesson
Lord Halifax
Archibald Sinclair
Balmoral
Labiner
S M Bruce
Church OF England
Novlene Bowley
Port Ger- Wilt
Chow
Beyer Howley
Vy Me
Tom Sullivan
Audrey McDonald
Royston DeDear
Eileen Short
Maurier Vincent
Barbara Morstmore Close
Chariie Price
I Tuterson
J Nelting
S. Gheesman
E. Tructis
Lo Wither
A. Gould
Ti Kobirsheim
Short
C.F. Mitchell
P. Stevens
A. Willson
G. Bosumworth
Hr N
Skewes
Mary Yates
Hetty Cloag
Gwen Patton
Betty Wood
Avary Jolien
Miiexmore Jenkins
Rath
Sulis
Shirley Campbell
Nell Sruckwell
Hagel Errington
Kath Cleary
Hhurntiy Venn
Patty” Byrnes
Irene Jwaker
Nene’ Morton
Neste Mather
al Coombe
Winnie Scarce
Gerai Bairstow
Mose Brighton
Edith Ye Hand
St Angad
Alan Gattell
Shiney Cheenman
Olin Grow
She Hassan
Fredddle
Chesson
Jon Watts
Kirk Carter
Darcy Wright
Tuba Taper
Lyle Maxwell
Ulin
Young
Jack Haflery
Laurie Maynard
A.hawkins
Lés Trigg
Len Ule
Hay
Thunn
Grystal Hrook
Canon Robin
Port Auguste
Jess
Hy Davidson
Gludstone
Ambers
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