Radio Music Transmission Experiment in South Australia
A landmark 150 mile landline radio transmission experiment took place in South Australia. Harris and Scarfe supplied and installed amplifiers, speakers, and recording gear at Port Pirie and parish hall sites, enabling a live program from KAD Adelaide to reach over 150 miles away. The setup involved technicians, special equipment, and tests to ensure clear reception, with an estimated value of 225 pounds for Port Pirie gear.
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Lauuven
Elton
Radio Aussie
Wilich
Lugolber
WWE
Bowney
H. M. Day
Shell
Austrella
Lis Radin Anes Wis
Mira
Commonwealth
Witoh
M. M. B. Migdleton
Phajrma
G. A
Port Pirie
Shell Company of Australia, Ltd
Ulawarra Pance Club
Weir Gelios
Pleyground
South ‘Australie
Prests’ Lid
Desarfajent
Herris Scarfe
Lid
Mosits A
Wy Clarks
Foychford
Farris, Sorte Ltd
Orb
Pirie
Harris
Searle Tam
Town Disappears During Indian Earthquake
A powerful earthquake in northwest India causes widespread damage. Reports say Karachi Quetta region hit hard with torn rail lines and broken telegraphs. At Quetta area a mosque and multiple houses collapsed with casualties.
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Calcutta
Satirday
Erthauske
Indi
Karachi
Quekts
Fahors
Milian
Hyderabad
Quetta
Loraiai
Rupert
British football season opens amid heat and crowds
London reports the opening day of English football with large attendances as fans enjoy the summer renewals. Bromsgrove defeats Arsenal one nil to lift Cupholders and signal promotion to the First League, amid described excitement and disruption from a national crisis.
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United Service
London
Fke
Aig Salise
Arsenal
Wil
Australian wine push aims at Canadian market gains
Australian grape growers and winemakers seek to balance Canada Australia trade by selling more Antipodean wine in Canada. Mr William R Neirin says Australia has contracts with six Canadian provincial liquor commissions, expanding in Canada.
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Montreal
Canada
Australia
William R. Neirn
London Passenger Transport Bill Moves Forward
London Saturday report notes the government’s lone bill, the London Passenger Transport Bill by Mr Herbert Morrigod, likely to pass with Labour opposition support. It proposes a board for the London traffic area and talks with the underground railway and others have reached a stage where suspending measures would cause serious practical difficulties.
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London
Herbert Morrigod
Labor Party
Underground Railway
Wireless Beam Tower lights royal air routes in London
A lightless lighthouse near London will send out wireless beams from 21 Rangoga as part of Air Ministry experiments. It marks the first in a chain of guiding towers for Empire air routes, aiding day and night flying and aiding navigation for ships.
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London
Rangoga
Air Ministry
Labor Party Demands MacDonald Resign Over Crisis Letter
London reports reveal Labour executive's unanimous call for the Prime Minister to step down after Ramsay MacDonald's dramatic letter from Seaham. The exchange cites crisis overturns, bankers blamed, and pressure on party allies with mixed reactions from officials and observers.
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London
Ramsay MacDonald
Seaham
MacDonald
Gampstead
Labor Party
Weny
Donald MacLean
Board of Education
Banke of England
Australia
E. G. Theodore
Britain Receives 80 Million Credits From Allies
The National Government gleams with approval as America and France provide 40 million pounds each via the Bank of England. Morgan announces the move while Conservative and Liberal meetings back the new government’s economy and equitable taxation. Labor remains opposed, with Henderson and Ramsay MacDonald leading a dwindling faction, foretelling a firm Commons majority of about 50 for the coalition.
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London
Bank of England
America
France i
J. Pierpoint Morgan
Treasury
Frepch Press
Journal
Des Debate
Britain
Paris Stock Exchange
Labor Party
A. Henderson
Ramsay
MacDonald
Labor
House of Commons
Loyal Women in Britain Follow MacDonald Resignation News
Reports say Mrs Mary Hamilton and Mrs Rosenberg are among loyal women connected to Prime Minister MacDonald. Substantial misinterpretations of correspondence suggest he will not stand again, with Geneva and League of Nations duties looming for British delegation. UK officials prepare for ongoing mediation through November as Parliament tackles economy and parliamentary measures while MacDonald returns from Los Angeles.
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Yailip Subwien
Mary Hamilton
Mrr MacDonald
Tig Commons
Geneva
League of Nations Assembly
Oman
Ames
London
TL Ie
Thale Pius Ueyehoe
Meiner
Losajemont
Eulogy on Ramsey and Britain's Economic Recovery
A fragmentary review extols Ramsey and Britain's postwar economic plan, praising National Government efforts to restore economic power, finance, and imperial preference. It warns Labor victory would shatter credit, while noting foreign investment mobilization and ventures by the Economy Commission and Bank of England amid broader Franco American credit concerns. The piece cites contributions by observers in The Observer and mentions The Sunday Times and The Disputes.
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London
Wnr
Weiles
Janés Larvin
He Observer
Ramsey
Miconals
Air Ggrvin
Boseak Gentenda
Mmples
D'Scloses Uyth
al Mulgde
Wf Larga Assurance
Prudalal
Sip Guores
Economy Commission Socventry
Bank of England
Urs
Uebausy
Ananeye and
Indusirs
Jeasb
Yrar
New Minister Popular in British Cabinet Shakeup
Fragmentary report notes Sir Samuel Heary appointed Secretary of State amid cabinet changes. Mentions India affairs and concerns over public weakness and various elements. Former minister Weilzwood Henn referenced in context of Exhemist issues.
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Caucutta
Samuel Heary
Sete Far Ichwih
Bret
India
Weilzwood Henn
Buried Under Garage Triggers Lynch Mob in Clarksburg
In Clarksburg West Virginia a mob gathered after the discovery of a woman and three children buried beneath a garage-like structure built by Warnelus Pierson a 45 year old man linked to a matrimonial bureau. Police found a tunnel under the garage and uncovered letters Pierson wrote to scores of women.
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Vancouver
Clarksburg
West Virgnia
Wight
Warnelus Piersor
Lynch
Lerson
Clarke
Asta Buick Bicker
Enquirers
Denver
Colorado
Pierson
Conrete
West Virginia
Cornelius Pierson
Aline Pory
Mail Oder Bluebeart
Mrs Richer
Yerson
Two Horses Doped in Cessnock Cup Handicap
Sunday at Cessnock race meeting revealed doping in the Cup Handicap. Congress owner S Manors reported his horse collapsed after weigh in, veterinary exam showing strychnine. Goldbeater also found doped with an original substance. Stewards investigated the incident and alerted authorities.
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Sydney
Cessnock
S. Manors
Congress
Lawyer Seeks Paternity for Infant. Court Dismisses
In Oberlewtensdorf a lawyer representing a 13 month old illegitimate baby sued a doctor for paternity payments. The court dismissed the case and fined the baby 100 kronen or Sueday’s imprisonment. The lawyer was fined for contempt of court. An Appeal Court upheld the decision but annulled the baby imprisonment as impracticable.
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United Service
Vienna
Oberlewtensdorf
Death of Young Woman in Sydney Overdose Case
Sydney reports the death of Mrs Jessie Martha Hunt aged 31 after an overdose of a sleeping draught. She was found unresponsive Thursday morning after taking the medicine Wednesday night and died in hospital despite resuscitation efforts.
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Sydney
Jessie Martha Hunt
Less Wheat in Canada 22 Percent Less Planted
Washington Friday report from the Department of Agriculture states Canadian farmers plan to plant 22 percent less winter wheat next fall than this year. The notice highlights reduced acreage as part of broader agricultural adjustments.
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Washington
Department ofAgriculture
Dangers at Pompoonta as river floods rise now
Report from Murray River area where banks threaten townships including Pompoonta and Jervois. Forecasters warn of worsening conditions aided by high tides and a westerly wind, with 48 tons of calyanised iron driven in and 15000 sandbags used to shore up ramparts. Major Tally and engineers monitor progress as workers and women shift to bolster defenses amid rising floodwaters.
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Adelaide
Latirdey
Pomipanta
John Grundy
Murnty Bridge
AE Montell
D. Kots
Murray Holdge Hospital
Long Flat
Burdsh
Jervois
Murray
Tse
Lo Tsilem
Ptdk
Ina Bank
Jensth
Lake Alexandrina
Keith D. Bowman
Wellington
Platts
Spock
Mount McLeay
Memorial Service Honors Geddes as Lifelong Servant
A large congregation gathered for a memorial service honoring Geddes, noted for civic leadership, church service, and charity. Speakers recalled his roles as mayor, club president, and advocate for the Soldiers' Memorial Fund, praising his lifelong commitment to faith and community. He was remembered with hymns including Nearer My God to Thee and Lead Kindly Light.
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B. Pledss
Valentin
Egicem
Geddes
Ony
Plenss
Teddes
Dale Dread
Christ
Jesus
Lw Wae
Cistran
Whey Wis Jirstkmmental
Vll
Tennis meeting outlines schedule for Flinders club
A garbled notice details a special tennis meeting for Flinders club with mention of chairs and plan to hold a weekly assessment. Dates listed include Friday Saturday and Monday, with unclear references to team participation and approvals. Masters and civ terms appear, but overall meaning is fragmented.
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Civ
Saurday
Settlers praise government actions after flood near Mynolouga
Ministers and river men met with volunteers in Adelaide to praise officials for draining swamps and protecting flooded areas. Citizens League members pledged funds to aid ardas and sustain Nileit Services as six volunteers assisted.
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Oh. Jelley
B.J. Riel
Ants
Mynolouga
Isua
Citizens League Lely
Adelaide
Tos
Nileit
Guintons
Ileoged
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Radio Dance
British Transport Bill
Empire Chain
Marcia
Suarre
Genorst
France
Enes
Germany
New Minister Popular
Bodes
Murray Blodes
Ponpoota
Boy Felper Hunt
J.B. Lanke
Morajas
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