Break-up Day at Pirie Schools Promotes Education
At Pirie School Mr A T L Leonard and headmaster Mr J Poisen led a holiday break-up ceremony presenting prizes donated by Leonard. Leonard distributed two prizes per grade funded by £2, congratulated pupils, and handed Qualifying Certificate results. Prime honours included top marks around 663 by Frank Woodroffe with many others scoring above 600. A wallet gift from pupils and praise for teachers followed. The week closed with preparations for Christmas holidays and prizes in the infant department.
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Pirie School
A. TL. Leonard
J.7. Poisen
Leonard
Ach Winier
B. Turner
P. Twells
J. Jensen
Str. Turner
Smr. Leonard
Pirle Svest
Pirie West
Frank Woodroffe
Jilta Armstrong
Olher
L A. Short
Joyce Tassie
F. E. Worden
BR. D. Hughes
C. L. Kennedy
J. M. O'Neill
Elma Campbell
R. C. Lydeamore
Fal Twolly
Mise Seily
Prisca
Messrs, Ciulrman
Tnittes
J. C. Plingerald
Inepector Allen
Br. Alexander
Messrs Dey
A. R. Leonard
Profectu
Iris McKenzie
Doris Jury
Agress Currie
Norman Meadow
Bert] Feelgan
J. Wang Om
Lea May
Gim Martin
Bob Murdock
Reese Eueards
Wesley Miller
Davla
FrankieDonald
Vincent Hoare
Rant
Leste Toote
Lorna Leskie
G.* Jey
Wa Cooke
A.B. Leupard
Derk Jury
Ammen Curie
Norman ‘Thomony Jack Das
Jean Murdock
Iria McKenzie
Len Sloan
Sylvester Hasvke
Jornt Cormack
Bertha Amundsen
Hos. Gorton
Mavis. McKinnon
Phyllis Backstrom
Jean Martin
Pat] Stantes
Torothy Wendrie
Marjorie Matters
Venetia Sly
Glenas Teague
Jean Matters
Avia Pengilly
Kathleen Arbor
Elva’ Clinton
Neal
Molly Forgan
Lewis Arbor
Honglay Matthews
Herbert Brine
Ken Cooper
Wiliam Hamdorf
Ron McDougall
Netpfulhesa
Mak San
Dery
Lionel Anderson
West Garden
Veldai Ramsay
Mary Madkey
Isobel Penny
Vera Gracke
Sylvia Matters
Mavis Gro-verman
Jean Williams
Irms
Rekstin
Aesthens
Joyce Makensie
Denis Kershaw
Charlie Pengilly
Charlie Perwilly
Bill Smith
James Veal
Jack Perry
Ron Hillier
Royston deDear
Harold Harme
James Cormack
Geoffrey Alexander
Joan Perrow
Norma Furze
Gladys Higgine
Jean Smith
Joe Zubrink
Joyce Naulty
Edna Kingbars
Phylis Meschke
May Hunt
Maury McKinnon
Bays
Alan Olson
Arthur Meadow
Philip May
Douglas Purse
Harald Sampson
Oasis
Adama
King’s health update and school Christmas party notes
A London bulletin reports slow progress in the King’s health with cautious optimism for gradual recovery. In a separate event, a large crowd attended a school Christmas programme, prizes, and a student awards ceremony honoring attendance, conduct, and academic merit, followed by a festive party for about 250 children.
Britons in Kabul Reported Safe but UK Still Anxious
London dispatch notes British subjects in Kabul are deemed safe though government remains concerned. A date-miscommunication ledger shows December 14 messages misrecorded as sent, with no further moves from Sir Prance Humphreys Grey to the legation since.
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United Service
London
Kabul
Aps
Pitot
Reed
Wireless hospital scheme gains public backing
The Hospital Wireless committee, led by Mr Blight and Mr Jenkins, reports strong local support and a rising fund from The Recorder. Volunteers and local electricians are urged to join a board committee to supervise installation at Pirie Hospital, with about £20 already raised.
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Wi Bifeht
Inter
Adein'de
Blight
Ntle
Pirie Hospital
Messrs
W. Blight
J. F. Jenkins
Dover
Mysterious Absence of James D. Calvin in Adelaide
James D. Calvin, 38, a Mile-End clerk, disappeared after leaving home October 4 to visit Blyth for a business matter. He returned to Adelaide claiming to go back for his wife, drew £30 from a bank, and has since not operated his £900 credit balance. Described as 5 ft 8, stout, blue eyes, clean-shaven, scar under jaw, last seen in a navy blue silk overcoat with light tailored lining. Police seek information on his whereabouts.
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Adelaide
James D. Calvin
Mile-End
Calvin
Blyth
Leket
Calvi Ls
Water Shortage Crisis Reported By Mayor
The mayor Mr C. Degenhardt said a deputation for an interview with the Commissioner of Public Works in Adelaide regarding the water shortage had been abandoned. He called the situation very grave and cited information suggesting renewed efforts would be futile.
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C. 4. Degenhardti
Dislet
Degenhardt
Adelaide
Alleged Abduction Case Faces Trial in Preston Court
Melbourne court hears allegations of abducting Violet Babhy on July 4, 1923. Alfred Peardon, charged, told the court a lie was the fault, noting the girl was 12 at the time. Violet lived with him under the name Mrs and Mr Richardson, later in Sydney and Mackay, mother of two. Peardon said the girl was a state ward and endured harsh punishment at home, including being cut with a bread knife.
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Melbourne
Thireday
Preston
Violet Babhy
Alfred Peardon
Thasirl
Tuty
Peardon
Siew Michardson
Sydney
Mackay
Mra Peardon
Irl
Pirie Hospital Board Meeting Highlights 1929
Pirie Hospital Board, chaired by Mr J Rau, discusses inspection reports from Adelaide, approving a new frigidaire installation to occur next month. Wireless hospital communications favored. X ray charges revised to 10/6 to 23/ per treatment effective Jan 4 1929. Nursing staff changes noted with probationer nurse resigning. Fire Brigade donation considered. railways accident pond offer to be weighed. Fans serviced. gas service improvements and water line proposal for the children’s ward discussed.
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Pirie Hospital Board
J. Rausay
Alse
Messrs
I. Daw
W. Bugul
J. £. Jenkins
T. Coraisa
W. Clark
Tassie
Inspector-General
Adelaide
Mont
Fey Ty
Piite
Blight
Medica
Oll
Fire Brigades
Pirie Hoenital
Year Stone
Agerards Hospital
Adelane Hospital
Thwan
I Brigade
George
PF. Daws
Garnlot
Charge Fails In Melbourne Court
Melbourne Thursday report states Clifford Jackson aged 26 charged with burglary in city case. Senior Detective Madin says Jackson acted with another man in blackmailing a local businessman and stole 40 from one man who refused to testify. Magistrate discharged due to inadequate charge notices.
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Melbourne
Pitsroy
Clfford Jankson
Madin
Jackson
Ity Jackson
Imperial Airways Merges With Competing Lines Aimed at Cape Town Route
London Thursday Imperial Airways announces a merger with interests of Cobham and Blackburn Airlines Smilad to create African air services. The move signals the early opening of a vast 8,000 mile route from London to Cape Town with Egypt to Kisumy section using flying boats for the leg to the Cape.
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United Service
London
Imperial Airways
Cobhent and
Backburn Airlines
Smilad
Torparate African Air Services
Cape Town
Egypt-Kisumy
Aseo
Jam
Cape
Man jailed for manslaughter of sister in law
In Melbourne on Thursday Mr Justice Mang sentenced Joseph Livingstone a 64 year old surveyor of Prankaton to six years imprisonment for the manslaughter of Margaret Fearon his sister in law in October. The court described the crime as very depraved with no quarrel between the parties.
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Melbourne
Justice Mang
Teady
Joesph Livingstone
Prankaton
Margaret Fearon
Abortive Waterside Conference Stirs Shipowners Clash
Report of a failed meeting between representatives of the waterside workers federation and shipowners with Premier Sit 8 McPherwin. The talks aimed to establish a new work site at Port Polo Steve but shipowners opposed the plan and sought union approval to title stevedoring duties to Up Stevedaren.
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Melbourne
Eitpawners
Wetersine * Federation
McPherwin
Eatab
Plac
Watereiders
Weere
Port Polo
Repeasentauv
Jmentbere
Meir
Tne
Suagention
Christmas Tree Treat For Juveniles by ANA
The Australian Natives' Association branch held a Christmas tree and toy distribution for about 200 children at Oddfellows Hall. Father Christmas, toys, and a musical program delighted youngsters, with surplus toys packed for donation to the capital. The event, led by M Ghesson, was praised by officials including the Mayor and Acting Mayor as a growing annual ANA tradition.
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Australian Natives’ Association
Synpeth
Christmat
M. Cghesaop
Caleet
MFC
Desenhardt
Blayoresa
E. J. Russell
J. ©. Pitzgerald
Pitzgerald
Ghessom
Ivening
Steinerpuion
J. Cave
Te R. Henwood
G. N. Baldwin
Murray
Mavia Synroit
Campbell
Z. G. Warner
B. Baldwin
Henwood
C. Baldwin
J. §. Hooking
A.W. Levey
Mness
Sire R. Bawards
Giant Meteorite Show Tops Riga Lecture Tour
Professor Kuble discusses the world's largest meteorite, once seen in 1908, its immense blast scorching a vast 3 500 square miles, burning forests and leaving a warning of the possible regionwide devastation if such a fall occurred in Central Europe or Britain.
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Riga
Kuble
Seria
Niles
Wei Tading
Ginema Metun
Flelgium
London
Saul Manchester
Bristol
Barcellan Jerrybuilding Report Presented to Assembly
The report states that legislation is necessary to address unscrupulous building practices and protect the public from incompetent or deceptive builders. It notes that reforms may be required and refers to 40 protest concerns raised by citizens and lawmakers.
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Legislative Assembly
Corlenes case continues in Comtra Summons Court
In Sydney on Thursday the case of Micha Pibigi & charged with attempting to influence the Chief Secretary Mr Brunt bell was continued. Albert Mainard, private secretary to Mr Brudenell, said he was told money was not in a fair envelope attached to a case of pipe left with the minister at Fitzgibbons' request. Witnesses noted remarks about a sum of £500 but Judge Jarce commented on uncertainty. The matter stands part heard.
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Sydney
Micha Pibigi
Wil
Bruntbell
Comtra
Brudknell
Albert Mainard
Twevie
M.I.A. Land
Aad
Fitagibbons
Withews
Aeroplane Crash at Mascot Causes Narrow Escapes
A aeroplane crashed at Mascot this morning and was completely wrecked. A pupil, pilot, and instructor escaped with remarkable injuries or none, with details limited to the crash event and the successful evasion.
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Sydney
Mascot
Death Sentence Upheld By Full Court Appeal Dismissed
The Full Court of Criminal Appeal today dismissed Martin Jacobsen’s appeal regarding his death sentence for the crime described as outraging its former Gamdee et Woy Woy. The court found no merit in the reasons presented to overturn the conviction.
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Sydney
Full Court of Criminal Appeal
Martin Jacobsen
Feason
England Wins Second Test by Eight Wickets in Sydney
England defeated Australia by eight wickets in the second Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Aussies collapsed after a late rally as Grimmett and Notthling steadied the chase. Duckworth's appeal failed and Beach stood firm briefly. England reached the target with Chapman and White contributing as 160,597 attended.
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Sydney
England
Australia
Amt
Tyler Mortis
Reximsa
Rams
Maine Om
Ping
Olaweld
Owas
de Grimmett and
Nothling
Lodiy Dikmiswal
Grimmett
Nothting
Darinworth
Vaith
Wolleaing
Ant
Victoria Faces New South Wales In Men's Match
Victorian Selaworne and Hendry are noted for possible changes as Victoria prepares for the men’s match against New South Wales on Saturday. Geary dominates bowling with multiple wickets, while Woodfull, Mankie, and Gill take key roles. Australia’s scorecard shows Woodruff, Geary, Kippax, and Grimmett among leading contributors with steady partnerships and fall of wickets highlighting the innings.
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Selaworne
Thuradsy
Hendry
Posailty
Victoria
New South Wales
Ommeno
Woodfull
Mankie
Dows
Attendance records set for Sydney and Melbourne event
The Attendance and takings of the second Ten created a new record for Sydney, but Melbourne voids the record. Six days saw 169,537 attendees and 017,128 in takings. Melbourne’s record stands at 240,173 visitors and £22,628 in takings.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Wonderful Trousseau Story of Many Frocks
Melbourne Thursday detectives probe stock missing from Crieve Gardner Property Funders Lane. A woman employed as saleswoman at Mea Court faced trial for stealing gowns and accessories revealed at court. Ada Margaret Pearson, mother, deemed not fully recused.
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Melbourne
Crieve
Gardner
Funders Lane
Altres With Court
Awlerson Road
San
Abe
Het
Moueroa
Bar Feanva
Alte
Court
Ada Margaret Pearson
Silas Y Maling Sequestration Filed in Bankruptcy
The judges in bankruptcy ordered compulsory sequestration against the estate of Silas Mating. Creditors receive notice of proceedings and asset disposition. The action marks the start of the bankruptcy process under existing law.
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Sydney
Silas
Cadets Complain of Treatment in Melbourne Port Stop
Cadets aboard the Spanish training ship Yuan Sebastian del Cano say Melbourne treated them more hospitably than any other port while Adelaide is described as the most pitiable port they have stayed in. No cadet has been invited to the Roy of the Belbourne homes.
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Melbourne
Yuan Sebastian del Cano
Roy
Belbourne
Adelaide
Fingerprints Tie Man to Shopbreaking Conviction
In Melbourne on Thursday four fingerprints were found on the relics linking laborer Arthur Tarlley Deans to a shopbreaking case. Deans faced the Criminal Court and was sentenced to 15 months in prison for the offense.
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Melbourne
Arthur Tarlley Deans
Gan
British Trade Unions Face Sixth Consecutive Year of Decline
In London on Thursday United Service reports British trade unions and the federation continue to lose members for the sixth year in seven. For 1948 total membership fell under 5 million, ending at 4,908,000, down 299,000 from 1947. Largest drops occurred in mining and quarrying, railway, and metal sectors.
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United Service
London
British Trade Uniana
Lin’'On
Vault Desecration Case Sear Turns Up Tie Poles Investigations
Geelong court heard Walter Donnelly linked to desecration at a local vault. Police vowed more arrests as detectives pursue the case. One man remanded to await December 7 proceedings.
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Geelong Geaneters
Walter Donnelly
Geelong
Christmas Dinner Invitation From Mission Superintendent
Reverend Norman Lade of the Methodist Mission extended an invitation to people without homes in Pirte to call at the station office about a Christmas dinner on Christmas Day. He noted several had responded, though many remained uncertain.
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Norman Lade
Methodist Mission
Pirte
Stinaion
Lade
Bombing charges bail granted in high profile case
Bail set at 1000 with 4000 sureties for Second Innings defendants including Alen Melvey Norman owetver LV Michardeca and others awaiting trial on charges of bombing the Strike Club 1S Ryder and Glispman. Trial scheduled for February before Chief Justice Sir Willem Trine.
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Ador Atiou
Mirelles
Willem Trine
Alen Melvey
Norman Owetver
Michardeca
Handren
H Tate
Willems
Weaness
Delaney
Timothy O'Connell
Mendry
Shaw
Tate
Kinpow
Sireek Club
Ryder
Glispman
Tarwood
A. Oldfield
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