Happy Reunion Old Folks Tea in Pirie
The Ladies Benevolent Society held its Old Folks Tea at the Institute Hall with about 40 seniors attending. Mayor Addie presided as speakers from Rev French to Mr Bernhardt praised charity work and generosity, noting unemployment challenges in Pirie and promising future hope.
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Pirie
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
M. B
Addiem
di C
Wibekerala
Ald
Wy Threwigold
H.W. Teody
Bolirwll
Crs
W. Willard
H. B. Goode
Reve
B. Longbottom
L. Plums
Kk. Edwards
A. Muda
Lore Aranah
Y.M.U.A
Weir
Leva
A. G. Noirnheim
Bernhardt
Luiles' Benevolent Society
Benevolent Society
Mindleton
Qyrtu
Society
Abé Hind
Hes
French
Edwards
Dringley
Maxter
Wan
Cms. Wurm
Ker
Wurm
Weem
Injunction Granted in Abolition Bill Case
In Sydney Equity Court Justice Long granted an injunction preventing Sir John Peden and the Premier and other defendants from presenting for the crown's assent by a bill to abolish the Upper House. Plaintiffs A A Yoethoven and T Playfair, M L C., claimed on behalf of themselves and other Legislative Council members. The court held no jurisdiction to enter the request and referred the matter to the Full Court after hearing Dr Evatt decline to guarantee no further action before Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Equity Court
Maugtan
Long Iakes
Vnstrain
Jono Peden
Legislative Council
A. A.yoethoven
T. Playfair
M.L.C
Legislative Council. Ouher
Pwldes
John Peden
Gener
Prowler
Lane
Labor
Mr. Waddeley
Usul
Doyler Ivalt
Parliamnt
Dr. Evatt
Billy
Evatt
Hoye
Shu
Sheffield match drought shows cheap wickets in Shield clash
In the Sheafield Shield game at Sydney, Queensland bowled NSW out for 186 while Queensland posted 404 at stumps. Key figures include Gilbert with 9 for 5 and Hunt 5 for 87, as the day’s play featured tight bowling and varied scores.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Queensland
Sydney Cricket Ground
Uueensland
Taminga
Gough
Wnw
Stewart
Biggs
Benstval
Hooker
Thompson
Hunt
Oxenham
Campbell
Wiser
Goodwin
Ff Stewart
Manter Leeson
Amos
Sip Love
Thorlow
Gilbert
Selden
Waniewr
Chilvers
Gempbell
Advisory Board Powers Debated in Melbourne Assembly
In Melbourne on Thursday the Legislative Assembly considered forming an Advisory Board with wide powers. Dr Stanley Argyle moved that the board include magistrates, a Treasury official, hospital and charity representatives, and a Municipal Association member, plus a Trades Hall Council rep. Amendments shifted residency rules and duties, with debates over expenditure and the board’s exact functions.
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Melbourne
Stanley Argyle
Maddin
Poligs
Treasury
Trades Hall Council
Lowery
Charles Hoard
McGlowery
Prewhler
Persona
Joan
Railway Profits Inquiry Stumbles Through Complex Figures
In Medbourne on Thursday, Chapple of the Australian Railways Union questioned the motive behind railway profits. He argued railways exist to aid the state, not to generate profit, and suggested wage deductions could be used to raise revenue. He claimed the Railways Commissioners cited five separate years of revenue cuts, while noting fare increases of about 50 percent since the inquiry began.
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Medbourne
Mir
Chapple
Aus
Winneki
Miley Mtn
Chad
Ants de Iamey
Unemployment Relief Debate Narrowly Clears Parliament
The government faced a tight vote on unemployment relief policy as Premier McHogan defended broad funding to aid those without money or work. Opponents argued wage levels were too high, while amendments sought to shape relief board oversight and cap expenditures. The debate continued with further votes and possible revisions.
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Melbourne
Vietonian Parlisaneal
Agun
WAL
Mc Hogan
Hogan
Wasala
Bil Partin
Party Purnosas
Amubien
Femali Ag
Argyle
Tador Ehateman
Brownbitt
Advine Fcy Board
Printers Sued in Portuguese Bank Case in London
London report says Waterlow and Sons faces £443,000 damages over alleged negligent printing. Norman Bukket KC opens defence claiming vigilance and prudence marked the transaction. Movang's entry and forged credentials are cited as key swindling elements in the Portugal government deal.
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United Service
London
Norman Bvkett
K.C
Waterlow and Sons
Benet
Bank of Portugal
de Tiegy
Noley
anWhulers
Portugal
Te Bank
Movang
Wilurlaw
Song
Hogue
Redhill Railway query in Canberra House debate
In Canberra today Mr Latham questioned the funding for the Port Augusta Redhill railway and gold bounty payment. Mr Forde cited about £20,000 expenditure for the current financial year with the Loan Council to be consulted as usual.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
Str. Forde
Sosking Ie
Cayenue
Port Augusta Liedhill
Tatham
Forde
Lean Council
Ormond Murder Case Heard In Court
Melbourne reporters describe the Ormond murder case as McMahon appears in city court on a November charge. Details include a 12 year old involved, a woman found dead in a house at Ormond, and clothing tied to Temora. the accused denies property, later linked items found as evidence. An inquest is expected by week’s end.
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Melbourne
Thurads
Mobert
McMahon
City Court
Yorky
Armand
Carey
Mona Emis
Sooolavnt
Fwkner Park
Boulh Yarra
Shene
Atiarann
Ormond
Eusplelam
Upoq
Temora
Lora Pence Tor
Mena Grimts
Ball
Caulmeel
Wool shortage sparks broker concerns in Australia
The Australien Woolgrowers Council and the National Wool Selling Council report a wool receipt drop across selling centres in the Commonwealth. Receipts may total 2,480,000 bale equivalent in June, about 200,000 less than the 1999 40 season, with some wool shipped overseas and some low grade stock held domestically.
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Melbourne
Australien —Woolgrowere’ Council
National Council of Wool
Australie
Commonwealth
Dales Ives
Christmas party honors elderly members and performers
Music and vocal contributions were led by Misa Melbe Stacey and others while Mr Pope aged 90 and Mrs Gulger aged 85 received bouquets. The Old Folks Society thanked by W Sard. After the entertainment, attendees enjoyed treats and were driven home by many cars, the institute quiet as Christmas nears.
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Misa Melbe Stacey
Plano
D. Lever
Win White
A. Head
Clnsstead
R.A. Turgoyne
A. Swensson
Misa T. Cornwell
Greta Footner
A. Pope
Gulger
Solomantown
Alien murder and house brawl in Melbourne South Zone
A late Thursday incident in North Melbourne saw a foreign looking woman rush the police station and lead Constable Jerram to a house on Queensbury Street where laborer Desider Messerschmidt lay dead from a neck wound. Witnesses, all Czech Slovak, reported a quarrel with Jose Thur over a broken mirror prior to the killing.
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Melbourne
North Melbourne
Jerram
Lqueenspury Tront
Desider Messersehinia
Eor
Sprak Enetiah II
Serram
Messerselyik
Met
Constane Jerram
Messerschmidt
Jose Thur
Mutter
Dega
Hig
Mieseraahiniit
Thur
Qmi Thur
Wheat Bill Grants House Leave to Introduce Customs Increase
The House of Representatives today granted Acting Minister of Customs Mr Forde leave to introduce a bill to raise the whort import duty. It is understood the bill will increase the rate from 2 shillings to 6 pence per bushel, affecting foreign wheat imports.
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House of Representatives
Forde
Four More Wage Reductions Hit Workers Across Sectors
Melbourne reports four new State wages board determinations cutting pay across sectors. Reductions range from 8 shillings 6 pence weekly for musicians and sewer waller laborers to 40 shillings 6 pence for assistants in herdyear shops.
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Melbourne
Port Pirie School Seventh Graders Benefit Concert
Grade seven pupils of Port Pirie School will perform a concert at the Playgrounds pavilion tomorrow afternoon at 2 20 to aid the funds of the Port Pirie Chitéron's Playground. Public admission is penny.
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Port Pirie Chitéron
Glills
Port Pirie School
Persea x
Playroums Pavilion
Sdimilanton
Penny
Russian Revolts Report Sparks Wide Conspiracy Claims
The Daily Mail cites sensational reports of plots against Stalin involving Trotskyists and other exiled leaders. Alleged conspirators including Rakovsky Zinoviev and Trotsky exiles are said to coordinate across Britain Austria Latvia and Russia. Stalin reportedly reshuffled garrison leadership and purged officers to avert a broader military uprising.
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Linned Service
London
Daily Mail
Russia
Trotsky
Rakovsky
Zinoviestti
Han
Stalin
Ryko Tomsky
Vordshifoye Hudény
Syrtsont
Council of Commissars
Rykoff Tomaky
Lominadae
Het
Siber’s
Brinkhasont
Pinko
Scherbinin
Ambasadtors
Britain
Rranos
Austria
Latvia
Ata Alga Asmisten
Tay
Beth
Moscow
Minak
oMolals
Uethue Drokwie Buok
oMesale
Syrteof
Liminade
Stalinis
Tor Jane
Victorian and South Australian tennis title clash at Kooyong
Melbourne reports the Melbourne championships where Hawkes and Missett led a South Australian challenge through two opening sets. Victorian teams surged to win the next two, while numerous duel results feature Crawford, Hopman, Holloway, Masset, and others in a dense, names-filled program.
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Melbourne
Goelowe
Hawkes
Ehiel
Crawford Waitwateh
Hopman
Tonkin
Schlesinger
Roblison
Holloway
Masset
Black
Crawford
Nompson
Moore
Hastett
Uone
Blair
Miss Tull
Wawkes
Miss Griffiths
Soblesinger
Mavor
Massat
Wondwart
Grawford
Melbourne Betting Fraud Trial Recalls £490 Bet Case
Reporter notes costly bets in Melbourne as Michael Sabes of St Kilda faces guest betting allegations. A trance admission hints at a prior offense. thirty hours elapsed in the investigation with a similar charge looming.
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Melbourne
Thursilas Michael [Sabes
BI. Kilda
Trance
Farmers' Plight in South Australia Sparks Public Debate
An Anagatoe report notes growing farmer unrest as wheat growers face mounting costs and possible sales tax. Advisory Board member Mr. F Coleman pushes the tax idea to fund relief, arguing a two year emergency measure could raise bread prices a penny per loaf to aid wheat producers. Farmers warn immediate action is vital or risk widespread land abandonment as rationing spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Hounless
Advisory Board of Agriculture
F. Coleman
Prderal
Barrier Mines Conference Sought By Industry Group
Thursday Mr F G Allan secretary of the Mine Managers Association writes Barrier Industrial Council asking it to send representatives to a Saturday morning conference with mine owners to discuss wages and conditions for mines along the line of Tad.
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Bhoken Hutt
F. G Allan
Mine Managers’ Associition
Barrier Industrial Council
Mer
Railway Commissioner and Government Attitude Reported
Adelaide Thursday reports note unions view the Railway Commissioner as overstepping powers by proposing a wage reduction schedule. The Government does not plan action on the issue. A routine of action will be considered.
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Adelaide
Tiniany
Christmas Cheer to Aid 60000 Needy Citizens
Government allocates 14000 to aid about 60000 men women and children following Unemployment Relief Council guidance payments set at 40 for households 64 for children 5 for single persons distribution starts December 22 in Adelaide and country districts via ration offices and local bodies
Not Reciprocated Trade With America
United Service report from New York notes Mr Parker Moloney speaking on Washington government policies. He emphasizes Australia values friendly ties with the United States but argues the Latter States buy far more from America than Australia, affecting mutual goodwill.
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Washington
Parker Moloney
United States
Ameria
Australia
America
Americs
Empress of Scotland Destroyed by Fire at Blyth
A massive liner named Empress of Scotland caught fire while docked at Blyth in preparation for breaking up. Despite efforts by several firms and fire brigades, the vessel burned and was destroyed, marking a catastrophic event in Lloyds shipping news from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
London
Blyth
AIRMAN BURKE REPORTED DEAD IN YUKON CRASH
Captain Burke is presumed dead after a Yukon border crash. Pilot Wassant reports survivors Equil Kading and Bn Murten, alive, describing a forced landing and failed rescue. Survivors say Burke weakened, a shot fired, and a grave built to guard the body while a rescue plane appeared.
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Vangouven
Burke
Marth
Tims
Equil Kading
Bn Murten
Wassant
Yukon Atewaya
Sears
Burke Win Fou
Yilinp
Yukon
Rathhou
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Sheffield
Piret
Bill
Leeson
H Amon
Marks
Sid Leeson
Cumming
Thurlow
Gilbert T Hooker
Alsop
D Oxenham
Singleton
Polar Vale
Thurstow
Hogan Government
Redhill Railway
Latham
Matter For Loan Council
Eamberra
Ictator
Barrier Mines
J. Parker Moloney
New York
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