Port Pirie Town Council posts 1926 27 financials
The council reviewed the general fund receipts and expenditures for the year ending November 30 1926 with detailed ward totals and miscellaneous income. A purchase of notes notes that overdraft may be offset by transferring 2000 from the Electric Light Fund and a 50 credit to the Trust accounts to avoid interest. The auditor’s report was adopted and the electric light fund shows about 2000 profit after depreciation.
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Port Pirie
Sir. E. T. Garrett
North
Solomontown
West Ward
Board of Health and Ambuiance
Pire Brigades Board
Weeroona
Parke
Betas
Board of Health and Ambulance
Polaud
Fire Brigades Board
Electric Light Fund
General Panday
Electric Light Food
Gladstone Diary Reveals Queen Victoria Hostility and Restraint
London dispatch details Viscount Gladstone's revelations on Queen Victoria's hostile treatment of W E Gladstone, including sharp remarks and flattery by Disraeli. The diary notes a final 1894 audience, the Queen's brevity, and her view of Ireland, with Gladstone's family urged to stay out of personal matters.
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United Service
London
Bukle
Queen Victoria
Gladstone
Ireland
Storms Ruin Crops and Damage Bendigo District
Tuesday storms caused heavy damage to fruit and tomato crops in the Bendigo district and damaged many business premises in the city. The storm was local and did not affect other districts. most business houses in Bendigo reported some damage.
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Melbourne
Bendigo
Celtic Ashore Off Roche Point in Gale
The White Star Liner Celtic, 21478 tons, ran aground near Roche Point, Queenstown, in a 70 mile an hour gale while entering the harbor. All 209 Vestris survivors aboard are safe as crews refloat attempts fail. passengers were ashore by tender, mail transferred, crew staying aboard to assist. Water fills holds and engine rooms as rescue efforts continue with no panic among aboard passengers and crew.
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United Service
London
Roche Point
Queenstown
Queenstown Harbor
Joh Kenee
Vestris
Charfield Disaster Inquest Seeks Unknown Victims Remains
At the Charfield railway disaster inquest two unidentified victims were discussed. A coroner called the case extraordinary as no relatives claimed the remains. A doctor noted only trunks survived and one victim appeared to be about 13 while the other a young child. Railway officials said efforts to trace relatives had failed.
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Whited
London
Charfield
Tve
Tattersalls Racecard Summary of Limited Fields and Odds
The page lists multiple Tattersalls races with nine to six furlongs and two mile events. Included are entries such as Special Call Towyn Our Pistol and Impeccable B among various handicaps and juveniles with explicit odds and horse names noted. a dense, OCR heavy card outlines entrants and markets for the meeting.
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Special Call
Towyn
Our Pistol
Impeccable
Luck Vase
Lowyn
Glengari
Norman G
Saintly Lady
Some Seal
Mary Spa
Mac Scorplus
Alice “Anion
Lowshot
Sparbright
Stevedore John Clarke Charged in Carleton Court
Melbourne Tuesday John Clarke also known as Edward Dean appeared in Carlton Court charged with unlawful possession of a bag of sugar. He was arrested by detectives during recent bomb raids. The crowded court heard he bought the sugar and he was discharged.
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Melbourne
John Clarke
Edward Dean Stevedore
Carlton Court
Stevedores
King Suffering Possible Relapse Shocks London
United Service bulletin from Thaisted Palace reports persistent fever with signs of lung infection returning after apparent improvement. Doctors warn relapse risk and heart strain as infection lingers. royal travel postponed and King’s condition described as critical though not yet deteriorating significantly. The late-night update says the King has had a quiet, uneventful night with little change in health.
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United Service
London
Thaisted
Insuad St
Eayer
Jones
Prince of Wintes
Prince of Wales Arrival in Chiasso Delayed by Weather
London reports the Prince of Wales reached Chiasso at 4.50 am after a rain delay and speed over 55 miles an hour as extra security was enacted along the route from Brindisi to Boulogne. Authorities expect a 7 o clock Boulogne arrival and a rapid transfer to Victoria Station with special train to follow. Crowds and guards are stationed, and private carriages linger outside the palace as the cold, wet night wears on.
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London
Prince of Wales
Chiasso
Iallan
Istate Epartire Fran
Boulogne
Victoria Station
Dultetin
Afghan Legation Claims Amanullah Reforms Succeed
The Afghan Legation states that King Amanullah’s westernisation plan is succeeding and rebels’ crisis rumors are unfounded. An official communique denies Jallahabad and Dakka were sacked, says both are strongly fortified, and claims repelling rebels with 400 killed and 300 wounded, over 200 imprisoned.
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London
Amanullah
Legation
Jallahabad
Dakka
Chariot Racing Returns at Glasgow Amphi Theatre
Charit racing described as the latest British sporting enterprise at Carntyne Glasgow where a grey Hound track is converted into an amphi theatre. First display fixed for January 1 with four lap races from cages. Six events include two four horse chariots and four two horse chariots. Drivers receive retaining fees and winners earn 20 pounds each. Betting allowed. Witnesses say thrills will eclipse dirt track racing.
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United Service
London
Carntyne
Glasgow
Bomb outrage suspect posts bail after arrest wave
Melbourne court notes Francis Delanny aged 27 remanded for possession of explosives with intent. He secured a £1000 bail today as all suspects from the Great Club bomb explosion remain on bail. They will reappear at the City Court next Monday.
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Melbourne
Francis Delanny
Unregistered firearms case at Vic tor a Dock
Police arrested Clarence McMahon after he was seen with a suitcase at Victoria Dock. A dagger and a loaded revolver were found in his possession. He was fined £40 for carrying an unregistered pistol and a dagger.
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Melbourne
Clarence McMahon
Victora
Dock
Polles
McManhon
Port Pirie Council seeks BAS bore plan to ease water famine
Ald Pavileh moved Port Pirie Town Council to cooperate with BAS Ltd to urge Government to drill bore holes in Flinders Ranges. Two bores already proved promising at 600 and 700 feet, and ministers should act to supply water to the town and local industries. Dr Coffey urged rapid deputation talks with government and BAS, warning of job losses and ore traffic disruption if the shortage persists. The motion passed.
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Ald
Pavileh
Port Pirie Town
BAS
Plinders, Ranges
Pavlich Wald
Goywherd
Flinders Ranges
Port Pirie
Coffey
Nelwhaby
Itc
Port Pile
Coffer
BML
Dr. Cottey
Mr. Coffey
Browelt
Gould
Bjla.s
Ite
Liberal
Labor
Piebard
Seria
Broken 10
Ald. Pavitch
Iire
Agsut Low 1
Typhoid Epidemic Report From Cloncurry
Typhoid is raging in Cloncurry with a third death reported, that of Edward Dodd aged 1, who died yesterday. Several other patients are in a low condition.
Peace Conference Joint committee holds first meeting
The first meeting of the joint management committee appointed by the Industrial Peace Conference reviewed proposals from both sides and began framing a permanent agenda for the Peace Conference. Preliminary steps were taken on dispute procedures and other agenda planning.
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Melbourne
Corruption Proved In Ruling On Babcock Wilcox Fine
In Sydney on Thursday the court fined Babcock Wilcox Ltd £1000 for corruptly giving £10,600 to Silas Young Maling. The magistrate also ordered the firm to pay £40,600 to the City Council within six months. Ex Alderman Green faced dismissed charges related to Bunnerong contract. Molloy refused to testify, citing contempt for Arnot and Albert, and was briefly jailed before release.
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Sydney
Tursday
Gentes! Cort
Bates
Babcock Wilcox, Ltd
Silas Young Maling
City Counel
Oates
Alderman Green
Molloy
Arnot
Albert
Miverty
Mag’strate
Inter Varsity Grikkel Adelaide match report
Adelaide hosts a resumed inter-varsity clash against Victoria amid warm weather. Victoria advance to 214 for five at tea with Scott on 93 after three hours. King and Bailey lead a cautious stand, while Melbourne’s bowlers Mitchell and Marshall deliver key strikes.
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Adelaide
Duviside
Adlaide
Life
Bailey
Mitehel
Sanguler
Mitchell
Rigge
King
Victoria
Marshall
Scott
Winchtte
Paekmore
Deave Hihun
Ridwards
Tous
Alexandr God Way
Beckett
Pridmore
Wilson
Mitellc
Tetter
Senti Bene
Alexander
Moss
Earle Page Returns to Sydney After Queensland Trip
Dr Earle Page Federal Treasurer arrives in Sydney from Queensland and says he plans a holiday after the election campaign. He attributes a 100000 vote loss to Nationalist and duirs to Labor candidates on the Senate ballot being first by alphabetical order.
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Sydney
Earle Page
Queensland
Canberra
Labor
Senate
Mysterious Cases in Perth Unsolved After Week
Perth detectives continue to investigate two shooting cases that have drawn attention for a week with no new leads. No progress reported in the Scarborough shooting affray where Ernest Henry ex and a young man were shot at a beach party attended by girls and youths.
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Perth
Scarborough
Ernest Henry
Ex & Young Tan
Big amalgamation plans near completion in Sydney
A major amalgamation gathering plans to unite the Factural Federation Theatrical Ef Floyes Association Society of Scenic Artists of NSW Biograph Operators and Musicians Union of Australia. A Sydney delegation tests this afternoon to finalize arrangements. The merger would affect about 25,000 employees.
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Melbourne
Factural Federation
Ef- Floyes Association
Society of Scenic Artist of
N.S.W
Biograph
Musicians Union of Australa
Sydney
Melbourne government funds pub building project
The Victorian Government has awarded a contract to erect a building described as a public purpose structure in Lotsdale Street Melbourne. The project budget is about 108000 pounds and the contract covers construction costs and related works.
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Melbourne
Three Months Gaol for Opium and Cocaine Charge
Charles Le Marchant an elderly man appeared before the City Court charged with unlawful possession of opium and cocaine. The arresting constable said the accused was implicated in a broader cocaine ring. He denied the allegations, claiming he was framed by the police. He was sentenced to three months imprisonment.
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Melbourne
Charles le Marchant
Saker
Secused
Gira
Nolse
Abd
Out of Quarantine Passenger Recalcitrants Defy Vaccination
In Melbourne a steamer Tixtlarat carried 32 passengers who refused vaccination after a smallpox scare from Las Palmas. The Ballarat set sail for Sydney with 95 passengers under Melbourne quarantine, awaiting Commonwealth health action. One man objected to vaccination citing distrust in the vaccine quality.
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Melbourne
Tuesay
Las Palmas
Ballarat
Sydney
Commonwealth Health Authorities
Australian Airways record claims 189,853 miles without fatal accident
The record of Australian Aerial Services Limited for November states that since inception Vieir planes have moved 189,853 miles without a fatal accident. The company declares this is a record, for which Beitinh Expires.
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Melbourne
Australian Aerial Services, Limited
Murray River Outlet Plan Aims to Deliver Winter Produce to Ships
Admiral Sir William Grosswenl unveiled a proposed Murray River outlet scheme to connect the river through Conreng Lake into Lazepede Bay. The plan, reportedly approved by experts, would allow barges to tow produce to ships in the bay, enabling winter deliveries.
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Melwaurne
Willian Grosswenl
Legary Glury
Conreng
South Australay
Lazepede Bay
Lost in bush near Mount Noung Busag rescued
Three men A Mann J Mathews and O Tranter traversing a rating four were lost for three days in heavy country near Mount Noung Busag. A forest ranger found them today and they were in good condition despite their long ordeal.
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Melbourne
Pusaday
A. Mann
J. Mathews
O. Tranter
Mount Noung Busag
Para Forest Ranger
Thei Jongs
Brigand Sekulitchi Executed in Kustendil Square
United Service reports in Sofia that brigand chief Sekulitchi was taken to Kustendil and hanged as a traitor. Once a feared raider on the frontier, he was captured by Macedonian forces after anti Macedonian outrages. A placard on the corpse read Such is the fate of all traitors.
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United Service
Sofia
Sekulitchi
Kustendil
Serbia
Sekulitehi
Alexander Street Closure Debate Frays City Council
City council debates sealing Alexander Street from Florence to Ellen on Friday nights through January 1, with doors to reopen after that. Aldermen spar over business impact and fairness to shoppers. Motion to close Ellen Street west of the railway and Alexander Street during Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve passes amid objections from Aldermen.
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Tony Coynel
Alexander Street
Ffrom
Florence Street
Ellen Street
Ald. Goode
I Ae
Alexmu
Middleton
Thaf
Cornell
Wallelt
Sharpe
Forgan
Alexander Atrest
Bile Street
Alexander Steel
sShopper
Alexander Airect
Ald
Munrock 2S
Uno
Preal’s Corner
Ellen Store
Munro
Dawaasing
Elvin Street
Stones Thrown at Rosewater Stevedores Homes
In early hours marauders damaged two glass panes at the home of J F Gilbert a foreign stevedore in McNical Terrace Rosewater. Police inquiries are under way. Over the weekend stones were also thrown at another house believed to house a foreman stevedore, but residents proved they targeted the wrong building and the attack ceased.
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Adelaide
J. F. Gilbert
McNical Terrace
Rosewater
Missing Teaplanter Inquiries By Radio
Broadcasts in Calcutta seek information on the whereabouts of a man named James who reportedly teaplanting in India or Ceylon and has not been heard since 1919. The Indian Broadcasting Company is airing the appeal at the request of his brother in Australia.
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United Service
Calcutta
The
Indian Broadcasting Company
James
India
Ceylon
Australia
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