Wheat Relief Bill Passes All Stages
Bitter House debate in Canberra as the Wheatgrowers Relief Bill, imposing a £45 sales tax, passes through all stages. Second reading carried 43 to 25 with Labour opposing government. Amendments limit aid to low income growers, exempt some exports, and target wealthy landowners. Third reading approved amid charges of industry price manipulation and an exchange of accusations between MPs.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
Henry Gullett
Messrs
Jennings
E. v. Harrison
Holman
McGrath
Dennis
Fenton
U.A.P
Watson
Independent
Country Party
Stewart
Scullin
Thorby
C.pl
Christmas Toy Fund Registration Opens for Needy Children
The Por Pirie Christmas Toy Fund begins registrations at 10 this morning for children under 12. Registration runs from 10 to 4 at the Town Hall side entrance. Donations total 29 pounds 16 shillings 6d with many toys received. The fund closes in two weeks and all cash and toy donations will be acknowledged through The Recorder.
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Shelstmes Morn
Custody Judgment Reserved in Philip Hargrave Case
Judgment was reserved by Mr Justice Davidson today in Sydney on the custody of the boy pianist Philip Hargrave. The latest application in the famous case reflects ongoing legal proceedings over the child’s guardianship and welfare.
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Sydney
Justice Davidson
Philip Hargrave
Adelaide Wool Sales Open With Strong Competition
The Adelaide wool sales opened with brisk bidding and firm rates mirroring eastern state prices. Greasy merino reached 21d per pound with sales by E H Starkey of Sanderston. Braced by Branford, Australian mill buyers dominated the superior merinos as about 48,000 of 32,000 bales catalogued were submitted across regions including North and West Coast. N I Brice topped December auctions at 124d per pound, with 44 bales of AA ewes and ewe hoggets fetching 22 30.
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Adelaide
E. H. Starkey
Sanderston
Branford
Australian Mille
Wear Darling
N. I
Brice
Mount Beevor
Nairne
Commonwealth Loan Opens Over-Subscribed in London
The Commonwealth loan opened in London and was oversubscribed with the cash subscription list closed two hours after the start. The event indicates strong public demand and rapid uptake during the sale. The report notes the record pace and investor enthusiasm in the early stage.
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Bedial Onbtes
London
Old Folk Entertained at Pirie Town Hall in Seasonal Reunion
About 200 elderly residents attended a musical afternoon and tea hosted by the Ladies Benevolent Society at Pirie Town Hall. The program featured children musicians, a piano duo, choirs, and soloists, with remarks by the mayor and councilors. Numerous gifts were exchanged, and well-wishers from the community sent greetings and aided transport.
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Pirle Town Hall
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Lacey
Adelaide
Theo Evely
Layton
King’s Choir
Marjorie
Joyce Tonkin
F. Ms. Wurm
Wilvomen
Benevolent Seciety
Gwen Gummow
Posses
Wurm
L. Forean
Threadeald
Kilmartin
Threadgalt
Pirin
Pirie
W. A.cave
Toc
Mr. Palmer
A. O'Dea
B. Gondon
E. Nicholas
W. Laver
Ieton
Buckley Joyer
Bondi N.S.W
The
Benevolent Society
Pire
Important Posts The Executive Council Appoints Board Members
The Executive Council announced several appointments under bills passed this session. Appointments include Mr S McGregor Reid as chairman of the Metropolitan and Export Aparts Board, Judge Paine as director of the Farmers' Assistance Board, Mr R Stuckey and others as members, and Mr J Jetey as chairman of the Betting Control Board. Brig A L Leane joins as police representative, with Mr J Sincock reappointed as Transport Control Board chairman, and other members named. Police magistrate H M Muirhead appointed for Adelaide Police Court.
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McGregor Reid
Metropolitan and Export Apartairs Board
Judge Paine
Farmers’ Assistance Board
R. Stuckey
Harding Browne
Mer. S Taine
Palneers
J. Jetey
Betting Control Board
Brigfen
Ia. L. Leane
J. Sincock
Transport Control Board
D. V. Fleming
Eternal triangle tragedy ends in Melbourne shooting
In Cheltenham on October 7 Cornelius Poercivel Smith a 46 year old motor driver was shot dead at home. Percy Horatio Barnard a 48 year old theatre employee and Mrs Ivy Smith aged 42 were charged with murder and accessory after the fact. The case hinges on alleged affair and changing stories with two young witnesses unable to identify the shooters due to darkness.
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Melbourne
Mr. Book
Cornelius Poercivel Smith
Cheltenham
Criminal Court
Percy Horatio Barnard
Barnard
Mrs. Smith
Smith
The
Rares
Temperature Readings Recorded Yesterday
Yesterday’s maximum reached 94.5 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 61 degrees by 8 30 a.m. The report notes the day’s temperature range without additional weather details.
Record high jump by Jack Metcalfe in Sydney
Jack Metcalfe of Drake and Australia sets high jump records in Sydney clearing 6 ft 0 in and 6 ft 2 in. The Australian and New South Wales marks stand as new bests at the event.
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Sydney
Jack Metcalfe Drake
New South Wales
Visitors in Pirie Stay at Central and Royal Exchange hotels
Local arrivals and stays in Pirie include Mr W A Gave and Mr J Skerritt with Miss M Skerritt at Royal Exchange Hotels, Mr Campbell of the Royal Automobile Association at Bar tier, Mr J Johnson of Dunlop Perdriny Rubber at Central Hotel, Mr E Ship and Mr A Whitwell of Robert Harper and Co leaving Pirie, and others from Gordon and Gateh, Mirror Shirts, and Yorkshire Insurance. A Wednesday kitchen evening at Mrs J Powell’s honoured Miss Melvie Walters on her engagement to Mr J Richardson with gifts, songs, and dancing to conclude a pleasant gathering.
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W. A. Gave
Tor H
Pirie
Royal Exchange Hotel
J. Skerritt
M. Skerritt
Royal Exchange Motel
Campbell
Royal Automobile Association
Bartier Hotel
J. Johnson
Dunlop Perdriny Rubber Company
Central Hatel
Purdy
Adelaide Steampany
Central
Mr. A. Whitwell
Robert Harper and Co
Central Hotel
M. Miller
Gordon and Gateh
W. Lawton
Grapp and Heenkes
Little and Poulton
Mirror Shirts
J. Powell
Melvie Walters
J Richardson
Mr. 7. Curry
Miss Walters
Mise Richardson
Mr. Kitson
Alison
Miss Barry
Molyeh
Bread Price Rise Hits Melbourne Bakers
Melbourne bakers push price increases with tax costs as some shops raise from 7 4d to 8d per loaf while others absorb the burden. The change is not universal with several makers resisting higher pricing.
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Melbourne
Women Teachers Prove as Efficient as Men in Court
In Adelaide the Industrial Court heard evidence on the Education Department's teachers case. The president noted women teachers are as efficient as men and often indispensable in schools. Teaching involves substantial physical strain and illness leading to sick leave, especially late in the year. The Public Teachers' Union seeks an award on wages and conditions.
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Adelaide
Kelly
South Australian —Public Teachers' Union
Education Department
South Australia seeks 2 million pound grant from Commonwealth
The South Australian claim for a special compensation grant was presented to the Federal Grants Commission in Adelaide. It argues that 2,000,000 pounds annually is needed to do justice to the state’s people and government. The review notes a legitimate claim before 1927 and the committee will begin taking evidence at Parliament House next Monday.
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Adelaide
Commonwealth
Federal Grants Commission
Parliament House
Toc H Form Provisional Branch At Baptist Hall Meeting
Mr W A Cave presided as Toc H registrar at Baptist Hall for a provisional branch formation. E L Mitchell chaired, T D Barber assistant job master, J J Kilmartin and J S Baker associate padres, G H Waterman treasurer, R J Evely librarian, Layton King pianist, H A De La Rue rev, and V O Pra ser, E L Mitchell on general, G N Waterman programme committee. Meetings set twice monthly. participants observed the ceremony of light.
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W. A. Cave
Bate
Toc H
Baptist Hall
E. L. Mitchell
Betchford
T. D. Barber
Hevs
J. J. Kilmartin
S. K. Baker
G. H. Waterman
Toc Hanu
Bradman Leaves Tour Decision Open in Melbourne
Don Bradman said in Melbourne on Thursday he would not say definitely if he would join England with the Australian Test team for the next tour. He has standing offers from English clubs and can accept at any time.
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Melbourne
Don Bradman
Melourne Fday
England
Armed Hold Up At Prahran Pawnshop Court Case
Edward Alan May, 27, of Prahran, charged at City Court with assaulting pawnbroker Phillip Browne while armed with a pistol with intent to rob. A woman, said to accompany him, faced vagrancy charges after the struggle in the shop ended with the gun seized and the suspect fleeing. Both were remanded.
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Melbovene
Thursda
Edward Alan May
Prahran
Phillip Browne
Wedding Eve Guard Stood At Brookes Home
Norman Brookes revealed that an armed guard was stationed at his home on the eve of his daughter Miss Aynthia Brookes wedding. A threatening letter from a person named Jetter about a kidnapping plot prompted police to assign a special guard despite doubts about the writer’s good faith.
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Melbourne
Norman Brookes
For
Gengault Smith
Aynthia Brookes
Victorian floods threat reaches Kerang town
Victorian flood warnings from the Loddon River and Calivil and Pyramid Creeks neared Kerang today as 30 families in low-lying areas moved belongings to higher districts. A west wind brought more water, locals rushed a makeshift barrier, and Yando reported 40 more houses submerged.
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Melbourne
Loddon
Calivil
Pyramid
Kerang
Tanger
Oman
Sundiaza
Yando
Unreadable Proper Names Assemble in Historical Ledger
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous personal names, locations, and patrons in a dense cluster. The text appears as surname like entries with scattered first names and misread characters, lacking coherent events or dates. No clear incident, date, or source organization is identifiable.
Fire safety tips from Port Pirie brigadesman interview
Port Pirie Fire Brigade veteran Station Officer T W Bland urged residents to obtain council permits before burning dry grass and to use firebreaks and dampened chimneys. He warned against reckless fires, noting that controlled burnoffs reduce risk to nearby properties and advised keeping doors and windows slightly open to vent smoke when needed.
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Brennan
Omer
T. W. Bland
Port Pirie
George Laffer Passes After 20 Years in Parliament
Former MP and Speaker George Laffer died at his Belair home at 67. A longtime legislator, he chaired the Betting Commission and helped steer a shift toward legalized betting, opposing expansion but supporting state regulation as evidence grew. He died exactly a year after his appointment and leaves a widow.
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Adelaide
George Misherd Laer
MLPL
Wmininer
House of Asem
Belair
Laffer
House of Assembly
Crown Lands
Oltter
Totalisayor
Betting Board Constitution Set for Next Week
Racing clubs must choose two members of the Betting Control Board by Monday and the board may be constituted early next week. The implementation of bookmaker operations on racecourses by Christmas is now recorded as highly certain.
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Adelaide
Metal Quotations and London Market Rates Report
Advices from the Australasian Mines and Metals Association show December quotations in London markets. Copper led with spot rise and forward shifts. tin, lead, booster, and gold prices followed with varied spot and forward movements and standard open market rates quoted. The American price of gold remained unchanged at 34 dollars 1 cent per ounce.
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Adelaide
Australan Mines and Metals Association
London Meal Exchange
Stannard
London
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