Mass meeting discusses smelter wage offer stance
In Broken Hill the Sunday union gathering failed to finalize terms with Broken Hill Associated Smelters. A.W.A. and Pirie Trades and Labor Council leaders state the offer remains under review and not yet approved by the AWU. A reader letter from Henry James Hannah questions press impact and seeks clearer reports.
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Broken Hill Associated
Messrs
A. E. M. Sly
Pirie Trades and Labor Council
C. L. Davis
Messra
Sly
Davis
A.W.U
the Recorder
Recorder
Trades and Labor Council
Aw.u
Yates
A.W.L
Smellers
Broken Hill
Henry James Hannah Pirie West
Welfare of Natives in Northern Territory Plan
Mr J McEwen announced the establishment of a native affairs branch within the Department of the Interior to handle welfare questions in the Northern Territory. The move may replace the protector system and focus on education and development of natives.
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Melbourne
J. McEwen
Minister of the Interior
Department of the Interior
Northern Territory
Search ends for missing constable in Melbourne
Melbourne police located Constable named Mouisted Su from Echunga after a weekend search across The Hills districts. He had been missing since Friday and failed to report to his station prompting a safety alert and widespread scouring by a search party.
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Adelaide
Whnamis Su
Echunga
Melbourne
Analoty
Australia Centenary match features Bradman McCabe blitz
Org y of run getting marks third day in century innings as Bradman and McCabe forge a high scoring stand. Bradman scores 18 off 18 minutes with 12 fours while McCabe makes 10 off 140 minutes and 11 fours. Australian Eleven total leads as Senecas- The West reports varied scores and bowlers, with Nagel Christ and Bromiley among key bowlers.
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Melbourne
Bradman
Od McCabs
Nest
Mcccabe
Nagel Biradman
yAaunt Mccabe
Christ's
Senecas
Fingleton
Severs
B. Eyrey
Brown
B. Christ
Nagel
McCabe
C. Len
B. Sagel
Hassett
Badcock
Waite
B. Sievers
Barnet
O'Reilly
Christ
B. Bromiley Fleetwood-Smith
B. Stevers McCormick
Gregory
B. Bromley
Byrys Tur AL
Sil
Spell
Barnes G
Bromley
Firefighting Expenses Estimated For Next Six Months
Fine Town Council heard a forecast from the South Australian Fire Brigades Board for a total firefighting cost of 2097 pounds in the municipality for the six months ending June 30, 1939. Town clerk Mr E. Garrett said the corporation would pay two ninths of the sum, a point noted amid a jest by Alderman Reid.
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South Australian Fire Brigades Board
E. & Garrett
Ald
Reid
Butler Seeks End to Hope in Wakefield By-Election
First count figures for Wakefield by election show Betton of LCP, McHugh of ALP, and Quirke as an independent among initial tallies. Adelaide reports the by election to fill the Wakefield seat in the House of Representatives with voters casting ballots.
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Adelaide
Wakefield
House of Representatives
Betton BT
McHugh Seen Likely to Win Second Preferences
Indications point to Mr McHugh securing a clear second preference majority while Mr Butler faces a likely defeat. Butler cites bread price rises, insurance costs, and UAP government rifts as factors. The Dalfram ship incident and defense policy debates are noted, with unions and port workers involved in casting doubt on the campaign.
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McHugh
Butler
Japan
Port Kembla
Dalfram
Australasian Council of Jernment
Canberra
Butler vows to respect past stand on Wakefield seat
In Adelaide reporting on election dynamics, Mr Butler reiterates he will not contest the Wakefield seat, despite former LCP and Quirke supporters shifting preferences. The piece notes Labor's poll standings, independent campaigns, and regional reactions amid broader Australian political issues including roads, betting, and national insurance. The report covers voter sentiment, party strategies, and interparty alignments affecting the light seat contest and broader outcomes.
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Butler
Merve
Defence
Australia
Wakefield
South Australia
Kyeema
Tig
Country Party
Fara
Dan Rot
Quirie
LCP
Jibs
Quirker
Quirke
McHugh
Iner
Beenie
Pigiron dispute flares as Sydney wharf workers strike
Port Kembla pigiron shipments reach Sydney with five truckloads moved alongside the steamer Nellore amid a China and Japan trade push. Wharf laborers refuse to handle the metal, prompting a show of support from the Chinese crew who raise funds of £3 5s by circulating a hat at lunchtime.
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Sydney
Port Kembla
Nellore
China
Japan
Stolen Car Crashes At 60 MPH Near Cranbourne
Melbourne police pursued a stolen sedan on South Gippsland highway near Cranbourne. The car lost control at 60 mph, hit an embankment, rolled, and overturned. A man escaped into paddocks but was later captured. minor injuries reported. A tobacco stash worth £15 was found among the wreckage.
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Melbourne
South Gippsland
Cranbourne
Leongatha
Regretful Prime Minister Reflects on Wakefield Result
The Prime Minister Mr J A Lyons regrets the Wakefield election outcome and acknowledges the loss of Mr Butler’s services to both South Australia Parliament and the Commonwealth. He says electors did not entrust Mr Butler with a national parliamentary seat and expresses regret over the decision.
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Melbourne
J. A. Lyons
Wakefield
Butler
South Australia
Commonwealth
18 Months in Gaol for Bank Fraud Case
Stanley Strout, 64, a bank teller, was sentenced to 18 months in gaol after Sydney Quarter Sessions heard he admitted fraudulent conversion of 830 pounds from the Manly Commonwealth Bank. Strout, described as having a split personality, collapsed in the dock as a police officer offered water while he wept. The court noted the initial small sum paid a civil debt before larger amounts were taken.
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Sydney
Stanley Strout
White
Strout
Wullty
Manly
Commonwealth Bank
Menzies meets unions over Transport Workers Act in Melbourne
Federal Attorney General Mr. Menzies discussed with representatives of the Australasian Council of Trades Unions and the Water side Workers' Federation in Melbourne. The interview was private and would be resumed the next day. Unions seek full disclosure while Port Kembla withdrawal was prioritized today.
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Kembla
Wollongong
Dalfram
Adelaide
Wheatimix
South Australia
Alnwiwt
Mel
Bourne
Wusinowy
Prines
Tower Holm
Neblly
Sones
Wismiper
Melbourne
HG. Menzies
Australasian Council of Trades Unions
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Menzies
Transport Workers’ Act
Port Kembla
Thermometer records yesterday's high and low
The temperature peaked at 74 degrees yesterday while the 24 hour minimum closed at 4:30 am. The reading appears in a local weather log labeled 9B.
Pope Recites Mass Receives Three Visitors at Vatican
Pope in Vatican City yesterday received Cardinal Pacelli and two other visitors, then rode in a car through the gardens. The event followed a Mass as the pontiff continued public duties.
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Vatican City
Oo Ekjoy
Cardinal Pacelli
Engineer Professor Visits City Figures at Fort City
Personal notes recount Professor Se O. F. Bikey of Brot Boar twitting about engineering work in Fort city, while Mr W Browning aims to leave Pirke Hospital ward today. Mis Hike Saith and others are also mentioned as staying at Royal Exchange Hotel with Mr E Cunningham of Solomon town admitted to Pike Hospital for medical award.
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O. F. Bikey
City of Fort
W. Browning
Pirke Hoopttal
Pile
Price of Gold and Silver in London Market
Latest metal quotations show silver at 1/8 forward and 1/77-46 fine down, with 1/3-163 forward. Gold in open market at £78 11s per ounce, down 14.
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Wdelaine
London
Heavy council business delays 1938 meeting
A council session focused on works schemes ran late as Pirle and town officials debated painting and renovations at Weeroona. The tender decision was deferred to the first 1939 meeting, and the board of health closed the session after midnight amid a quiet, extended debate.
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Pirle
Cornwell
Weeroona
Open Council
Board of Health
Geddes & Co Allege Fraud In West Coast Carage Case
In Bankruptcy Court Judge Pain Ke Oliver Lesiie Branford of Minnipa carage proprietor is charged with fraud after allegedly transferring land to his wife Edith Maria Branford to dodge creditors. The 1936 transfer and 1987 debt of 120 to Charles Geddes & Co for building materials are central claims. Me C G Brebner for the Attorney General and Mr Martin Erin waldt for Branford appeared.
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Adelaide
Charles Geddes & Co
Port Lincoln
Pain
Oliver Lesiie Branford
Minnipa
Otober
Ale
Martin Erinwaldt
Branford
Defence, Politics Entangled in Pirie Council Vote
Pirie town council defeated a motion to back the South Australian Defence League and to convene a branch meeting. Ald. Reid argued defense must be free of politics while Dr. Dey urged council support to bolster national defense readiness.
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Pirie
Reid
Pirie Town
South Austalian Defence League
Boca
Ecomubetion
South Australian Defence League
South Australian Defence Offices
Adslaide
Defence League
South Australia
Ald
Davia
E. Garrett
Threadgold
Dey
Council
Fis Woape
Auatre- Via
Gr. Ney
Cownell
League
Australia
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Mica
Smelterman
Wetinge
Mecormick
S. L. McCabe
Bradmar
Trousseau Chests
Port Pirie
MR. Butler
Pigiron
Menzies and Unions
Pope
Geddes & CO
Qerageman
Defence of Australia
Ministry of Defence Im Ls
Nehalf
ADV
Meeteg
Bill
An. G. Dev
Prests Limited
Toyland
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