Toys for Pirie Children Fund Seeks More Gifts
The committee has raised £44 1s 9d and donated toys valued at about £80 for the Pirie children. Over 406 youngsters are to receive gifts this Christmas, with the appeal ongoing to aid any remaining needy little ones. The effort includes plus contributions from Cash and Carry Limited and Mrs J Sanders, Mrs M Lynch, and Mrs G J Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A . Druids Lodge
Crystal Brook
J. Sanders
M. Lynch
G. J. Brown
Safe Robbed at Naretha Station on Transcontinental Line
In Kalgoorlie’s Naretha railway station a safe contained notes and £707 was robbed last night. The money, Christmas pay for the Naretha quarries’ employer, was brought from Adelaide by the East West express and stored in the station safe. The building was broken into, the safe lock picked, and cash plus official documents stolen. loss is insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalgoorlie
Naretha
Adelaide
Jasurance
Y.M.C.A. Social For Unemployed Youths
Ladies auxiliary of Pirie YMCA organized a Christmas social for unemployed members to be held Wednesday evening. Inspector W F Johns, president, will address the gathering. Mrs A A Piller is arranging a musical program. There will be games competitions and a Christmas supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Pirie Young Men's Christian Association
W. F. Johns
A. A. Piller
Appila Sports Announces 75 Yards Handicap Event
The Appila committee introduces a 75 yards handicap for Indies at New Year’s Day sports. Several Pine girls will be entrants as part of the program for the first time in the event’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appila
North Sea Storms Sink Steamship Culmore and Barque Plus
London reports raging gales along the British coast and in the North Sea disrupting shipping. The steamship Culmore, 469 tons, sank off Aldeburgh with nine drowned. The barque Plus grounded near Helsingfors with four saved and 12 lost including the captain.
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London
North Sea
Aldeburgh
Suffolk
Helsingfors
Finland
High Court upholds NSW Transport Act over free intercourse claim
The New South Wales Transport Co ordination Act 1931 is upheld by a majority High Court ruling. Price Alexander Hill of Wagga challenged the act as ultra vires and infringing Section 92 on free inter-State intercourse. Chief Justice Frank Gavan Duffy and Justices McTiernan and Evatt ruled the act may affect but does not aim to disrupt free intercourse. dissenting Justices Starke and Dixon disagreed. The appeal is dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
High Court
Price Alexander Hill
Wagga
Frank Gavan Duffy
McTiernan and Evatt
Justice Starke
Justice Dixon
Record Wool Prices in Sydney
Sydney reports show the average price of wool sold at all Sydney sales this week at £20 17s 6d per bale of 16.7d. This marks a retreat for the current season.
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Sydney
Banking row questions loan costs in early Commonwealth era
Mr Leiten of Associated Banks of Victoria questions accuracy of figures cited by Mr Scullin on savings from floating loans since the Commonwealth Bank’s founding. Mr Seubin replies that even with private banks’ margins, loan costs in London and Australia remained higher than implied, challenging Mr Scullin’s statements and defending the bank’s early rates.
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Leiten
Associated Banks of Victoria
Scullin
Gonmonwealth Bank
Seubin
Bat Hey
Gommongywalth Bank
Tmortion i London
Matalion
Austrslia
Gommonwealth Bank
Gommonwealth
Arbitration Court to outline basic wage enquiry in Melbourne
A special sitting in Melbourne will indicate the lines for the basic wage enquiry to begin about February. Judges have criticized the Harvester standard and may suggest a new method aimed at fairer distribution between married and single employees. The hours question may be heard later, possibly in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Arbitration Court
10 STAND TRIAL FOR MANSLAUGHTER
The coroner found Rex Simpson, 11, died at Newhaven Boys Home from tetanus aided by neglect and assault by superintendent William Henry Baye. Baye is committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter. Inquests described brutal treatment of the sick boy. Corroborating testimony came from a home officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Rex Simpson
Newhaven Boys’ Home
Grant
P.M
William Henry Baye
Baye
Wiliam Henry Johnstone
Odd Jobs Drive Supports Christmas Relief in Port Pirie
The Port Pirie Ministers Fraternal reports 24 odd jobs found totaling about £248, with one permanent position and no for three months. Donations reach £2841. The Fraternal thanks citizens for aid to help workless residents and Santa relief funds. If funds are sufficient, drive proceeds fund Solomontown Beach improvements. Calls go to Rev J J Kilmartin or T D Barber to supply work or donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
Fraterna
Solomontown Beach
J. J. Kilmartin
Central Mission
T. D. Barber
ALCA
Aphe
A. T. Strange
Weather Summary for Yesterday
Yesterday's high reached 71.7 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ending at 8 30 a m was 50 degrees.
Surgical Epics Remarkable Recovery Of Injured Boys
In Adelaide a Kilkenny boy Harold Marshall and Tarothy Bailey Croydon both survived critical injuries after falls and a train incident. Surgeons call their recoveries epic demonstrations of skill and will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Adelaide Hospital
Harold Marshall
Port Noarlunga
Tarothy Bailey
Tr. W. R. Bailey
Aitzsbeth Street
Croydon
Byrd Orders Strict Conservation Aboard Jacob Ruppert
From New York dispatch the Jacob Ruppert reports crew prepping for the ice pack struggle. Commander Byrd enforces strict material and food conservation in the vast non shop area and rebukes wasteful overboard wood disposal. A Times Wellington correspondent notes a possible aeroplane dash across Ross Sea to Lith America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Univessel
Jacob Ruppert
Byrd
Wellington
New York Times
Ross Sea
America
Reichstag Fire Trial Demands Death Penalty and Costs
Leipzig reports the Reichstag fire trial where the Prosecutor seeks the death penalty for Van der Lulbe and Targler and orders them to pay trial costs. The Prosecutor also recommends acquittal for Dimi trov, Popett, and Tenet due to lack of evidence. Lulbe appeared asleep during the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leipzig
van der Lulbe
Targler
Fuss
Dimitrov
Popett
Tenet
Lulbe
Grant of £5,391,884 urged to compensate South Australia
P W Rooney, chartered accountant, told the Federal Disabilities Commission at Parliament House that a grant by the Commonwealth should include £97,000 to restore salaries and superannuation pensions for State civil servants. He claimed South Australians overpaid £4,000,000 in direct Federal taxation and that repayment should occur at £1,000,000 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
South Australia
P. W. Rooney
Chartered Accountant and Taxation
Federal Disabilities Commission
Parliament House
Commonwealth
Betting Laws Allow 90 Bookmakers With Addable Regulations
Betting rules drafted by the Betting Control Board permit 30 bookmakers in the grandstand derby stand and flat with authority to increase totals. Minimum bet in the grandstand set at five. Bookmakers can bet straight and for a place. Provisions mirror most Victoria Racing Club rules. Applications to wager on race courses limited during Christmas and New Year holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Betting Control Board
Derby
Victoria Racing Club
South Australia Dominates Testimonial Day at 425 for 2
South Australia, batting first in the Ernest Jones Testimonial match, reached 425 for 2 at stumps with Nitschke and Junerzan sharing a 113 partnership. Cox and Kippax opened after a collapse by New South Wales, while Bradman fell early to P Collins. Tobin led NSW with three wickets as the visitors struggled in the day’s play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW South Wales
South Wales
Rons
Tobin
Richardson
Nitschke
Junerzan
South Australia
Seaves
Country racing clubs react to Betting Control Board nominee change
Messages from country racing clubs across the state show surprise at the Government's rejection of Mr B A Gordon as a member of the Betting Control Board. The Government yesterday appointed Mr S S Stephenson to represent country racing clubs and the Trailing League on the board, replacing Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
B. A. Gordon
8. S. Stephenson
Gordon
Australia Belgium accord moves toward renewed trade ties
A London based recorder reports that Australian High Commissioner and the Belgian ambassador exchanged notes reactivating the Australia Belgium agreement. They aim to foster immediate aid and general treaty renewal, with import controls to be eased within six months as the new pact is finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fring
Bruce
Corras
Belgium
Australia
Boy Attacked in Park After Frightening Incident
A four year old boy was attacked Friday near a park while walking with a guardian. The assailant grabbed the child and fled on a nearby street as bystanders rushed to aid. Police are reviewing witnesses and security footage to identify the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hove
Christian Brothers
Sole
Australian Apples Trade Push Expands to Continent
Recorder Special Cables reports McCann Australian Trade Commissioner arranging 40,000 cases of South Australian apples for delivery to Scandinavia and other regions, with 50,000 cases still available for forward sale and confident disposition possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
McCann
Apple
Scandinavia
Lax
Unsinkable boats used as RAF bombing targets
Air Force innovation uses armored speed boats as bombing practice targets in the Worth Sea. They resist hits, prompting techniques to improve bombing efficiency. The approach promises substantial savings over previous methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Air Force
Worth Sea
Nomination of Dr. R. C. Johnson for Master of Queen's College
The article notes the nomination of Dr. R. C. Johnson for the position of Master at Queen's College. It outlines the formal approval process and expected duties, highlighting Johnson's scholarly background and previous leadership roles within the university.
Pilot Dies After Seizure Causes Plane Crash
A non commissioned officer piloting a military aircraft at 400 feet in 34 below zero conditions suffered a seizure. The plane crashed, resulting in the death of the officer. The incident occurred in Brussels on a recorder special report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Missing Vicomte Cables London Mystery
Fragmentary text reports a missing Vicomte linked to Recorder Special Cables in London. References to Charis de Maniewillo and Latitan to Paris indicate a complex, unclear case with names and places scattered across a disjointed note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ashre AE Dagens
Probable Opposition at Methodist Conference over Queen's College head
The nomination of Dr R C Johnson of King's College London as headmaster of Queen's College Melbourne faces strong opposition at the Methodist Conference in February. Opponents argue Australia has locally qualified candidates, while supporters say Johnson's questions remain outstanding but the conference decided to recommend his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's College
University of Melbourne
R. C. Johnson
King's College
University of London
Queen's Allege
Quern's College
Ceutte
Fen
Reraick
B. Poster
Walem
Kernickspiel
Arling
Tr. Johnsen
Austeatia
Tr. Johnson
Pirie Rail Traffic Inward and Outward Totals
Inward and outward rail traffic figures show totals in the mid tens of thousands with numerous coded entries. The fragment lists categories like Pork, Hyer, and Motat alongside numeric totals, but the text is garbled and includes many unreadable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acil
Loscoi
Wining Hyer
Ardorah
Pelral
O'Her Woods
Death of J. H. Chinner at Se Mine
The obituary notes the death of Mr J H Chinner a prominent local figure formerly manager at Allis and longtime superintendent of Parkside Methodist Sunday school for about 20 years. He was well known in the community and connected with a Sowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atselmine
1 Chinner
Avelaine Pitigen
Chinnite
Allis
Gunnany
Parkside Methodist Sunday School
Lead Unchanged Amid Mixed London Metal Rates
Lead remains steady as Australian Mines and Metals Survey notes. London Metal Exchange quotes vary. Copper and zinc show mixed spot moves while silver and gold hold near recent highs. metal prices reflect cautious demand and market volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelmor
London
Wyentilis
Hay
Omnes Gold
New Chief Justice of New South Wales
SYDNEY Mr. Frederick Richard Dardan was today appointed Chief Justice of New South Wales in succession to Sir Philip Street whose retirement will take effect from February 1 next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Frederick Richard Dardan
Sustine
New South Wales
Philip Street
End of Bodyline Controversy Text Review
A fragmented historical clipping discusses the bodyline controversy and responses from figures like Mr Holdsworth and associations connected to returned soldiers. It references Broken SIL, Wareontl Victoria, and possible sporting ties while noting Mayte bodstine controversy and Mitigating remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RV. Hobisworth
Wareontl
Victoria
Lwges
Ile
Elvit
Boeker
Holdall
Aera Ciraln
Holdsworth
Fathers’ Association of the Returned Soldiers’ League
Victorian match postponed due to waterlogged ground
The AW Stedmuten Vic tohn Vv of Queensland match was postponed because the ground at the slot of the pileh was waterlogged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
AW Stedmuten
Victohn Vv
Queensland
Tragic Train Collision Kills Nine Children in Florida
A goods train crashed into a crowded school omnibus in heavy fog at a Crescent City crossing, killing nine children and injuring about 30. Several injured may not recover as most dead were disfigured, identified only by clothing. The incident follows a gift of 1000 pounds to aviation pioneer C T Ulm, praised by the Prime Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent City
Fla
Minister warns on Groote Island danger reports
Interior Minister Mr Perkins said he would order action if police reports demanded it after reports that Caledoni Bay natives were mustering to attack Groote Island Mission. He noted four days earlier there was no trouble at Groale Island.
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Melbourne
Perkins
Interior
Caledoni Bay
Groote Island Mission
Sydney
Groale Island
Australian Chinese Peanuts Import Ban Eased
The Federal Government plans to lift the peanut import prohibition to foster ties with China. Minister of Customs Mr White said the 4d per pound duty protected local production, which could not meet demand, and noted the ban had been a fiscal measure inviting revisitation by key customers in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
China
White
American War Debts Pessimistic Outlook
Washington report notes debtors expect to pay only a small share of the due instalment on war debts. Officials foresee a weak collection as fear and economic strain mount. The Recorder Special Cables dispatch from Washington highlights optimism fading among borrowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Washington
Early Pirie arrivals and a Ballarat judge welcomed
Mr Velick of Melbourne left Barrier Hoe and Pine yesterday. Mr and Mrs A D Williams arrived in Pirie from Adelaide and stay at the Hoyal Exchange Hotel. Mr and Mrs A J Howard and Master Howard of Tanuoda arrive tomorrow and will stay at the Royal Exchange Hotel for a week. Mr J Hodge of Unley arrived in Pirie on Thursday night and stays at the Royal Exchange Hotel. A large Ballarat Supreme Court gathering welcomed Mr Justice Gavan Duty to his new judicial role, with a warm, heartfelt reception from the Law Institute and colleagues, acknowledging his succession to Sir Leo Cussen.
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Mr. Velick
Melbourne
Barrier Hoe
Pine
A.D. Williams
Pirie
Adela v
Hoyal Exchange Hotel
A.J. Howard
Master Howard
Tanuoda
Royal Exchange Hotel
Mr. J. Hodge
Unley
Pire
Ballarat Supreme Court
Justice Gavan
Ballarat
Way
More Row
Leo Cussen
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Y.M.C.A. Social
Appila Sports
Shem
Bishop
P White
Stevens
Tarblyn
T. White
Walsh
Crotty
Mr. Scullin
Commonwealth Bank
Lettoh
Reichstag
Control Board Regulations
Jones
ANSE
J. Fingleton
Walker
B. W. Brown
G. Wall
Bradman
B. Catling
A. F. Kippax
W. A. Oldfield
Rowe
C. Wall
B. Tobin
H. Chilvers
F. Mair
B. Grimmett
W. J. O'Reilly
Grimmett
W. Howell
B. Lee Sundries
W . Ie
V. Richardson
C. O'Reily
N. Mil
Byam
Collins
Lee
Howell
o'Beitly
Chilvers
Mair
Boy
Air Force Innovation
Queen’s College
Vicomte
Methodist
Invanis
Solomontown
J. H. Chinner
Cwslee
M.C.C
Fide Osveretiry
Marytehere
Orieke Gilley
Austin
Howl
Aears
Pathe
Womsters Express
Cvneral Vofiek
Ulm
C. T. Ulm
Groote Island
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