Japan Urged to Respect Hong Kong Waters amid Yangtze Crisis
The report cites dissension between Japan's army and navy delaying a reply to Anglo American notes on attacks on gunboats on the Yangtze. It notes a Japanese destroyer attack on a Chinese Customs launch near Hong Kong on December 11 and cites fears that Japanese actions threaten Hong Kong waters and territorial waters. Over 40,000 refugees have died in four months.
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Japan
Yangtze
Tts
Thy Piaily Pelegraph
Jose Hongkong
Technical School Dressmaking and Commercial Arts
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a technical school program focusing on dressmaking and commercial arts. References to courses, instructors, and facilities appear garbled but imply a vocational offer with workshops and practical training. The readable bits point to skill development in sewing, design, and related trades.
First Day of Pirie Beer Strike Quiets Hotels at Christmas
Pirie faces a beer strike on Christmas season opening as hotels and wine saloons see a slump in liquor trade. A.W.A. Hall meeting decided on the strike, with consumers largely staying away from usual leisure haunts amid the season. The town’s leaders back a public spirit drive as Christmas Eve wishes urge shared prosperity. An honor roll will list those entering hotels or wine saloons while liquor is black.
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Pirie Beer
Bethlehem
Pirie
the Recorder
Mons
M.B. Clune
Port Augusta
Christues
Gil
Julie
Christinus
Gorvel
Unauhits
Snelly
Depres
Christias Anak
Totin
AL W. Lacey
St. John Mmiukines Brie
Christuas
Christias
RL. Forgan
Holiday Greetings and Trade Leaders Outlook in Pirie
A Pirie town gathering features speeches by Mr. C. Yates and Mr. J. Reid praising workers and trade unity. Leaders urge prosperity in the New Year 1937, note improvements, and express hope that housing and wheat cheque measures will boost business for local traders and residents.
Murder Charge and Public Service Toasts in Port
Coroner cites murder case involving James Melinne as December 12 in South Melbourne. Community leaders, scouts, and local officials extend festive greetings and praise public service, urging unity and Christian hope through the season and into the new year.
Pirie Advances for Homes scheme opens as £15000 avail
Residents may apply to acquire homes under Advances for Homes AQ in Pirie with £15,000 set aside. A. W. Lacey urged prompt applications while J. G. Esklund and J. L. O'Dean advised formal lodgment. Also noted: St Mark's Tennis Club farewells two members and reflects on club losses.
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Pirie
A. W. Lacey
J. G. Esklund
State Bank
J. L. O'Dean
Credit Fencier Department
Unemployed Grant Hopes for Christmas Work Relief
Mayor Threadgold hopes federal relief funds will arrive soon to fund employment schemes before Christmas. The Commonwealth grant aims to provide work for the money, with officials planning to use the funds for projects in mining areas and protective duties. Last year recipients did not need to work for the cash.
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M.P
Flue Amehir
Poe Varly
Rifles
Threadgold
Vomnes
Nuid Steermae
Unemployment Relief Council For
Infor
Hiv Sfelzey
Shiely
Mton
Mahon Fom
Peanepwet Company
Commonwealth
Manrativir
Reduced Prices Lower Wages Spark Adelaide Debate
Mr A Law president of the Licensed Scrutallers Association said the Pirie beer strike meeting of 71 attendees included 40 voting for the motion. He argued such a price reduction movement in a town of about 13 000 population is unprecedented and would lead to lower wages, clashing with Labor principles.
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A. Lee
Adelaide
A. Law
Licensed
Sctuallers’ Association
Pirie
Weather and disrupted observations at local station
Yesterday's high reached 87 and the 24 hour minimum ended 8.30 am at 68. The report notes damaged equipment and multiple unreliable readings from a local station, with explanations of instruments and attempts to verify data amid ongoing outages.
Personal notes from Pirie during the holidays
Several local residents are mentioned in brief holiday updates. Mrs L S Allisne has joined Northfield Infectious Diseases Hospital after private nursing. E Adams left for Adelaide for a few days. R Merlino of Broken Hill visits Pirie for Christmas. Ross Baker returned from Adelaide after medical treatment. Mr and Mrs Button and son plan a three week West Coast and Yorke Peninsula tour. Durees Wrighton will spend Christmas with her parents. Ralph Perryman traveled from Adelaide on the Morning train after a holiday in Katoomba and Sydney. A Perryman party, including his wife and children, expected to visit Pirie by train. Len Knuekes discharged from Pirie Hospital.
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L. S. Allisne
Symons
Northfield Infectious Diseases Hospital
E. Adams
Adelaide
R. Merlino
Pirie Lacrosse Association
Broken Hill
Pirie
Ross Baker
Risdon Park
J. Button
West Coast
Yorke Peninsus
Durees Wrighton
C. Wrighton
Terrace
Ralph Perryman
Katoomba
Sydney
Salomontown notes arrival of Pat Sefacine in Pirie
Unclear fragmentary report notes Pat Sefacine's arrival in Pirie on Tuesday to meet Mr George Thi at Burt Street Solomontown. The text is garbled and names are partially unreadable.
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Pat Sefacine
Pirie
George Thi
Burt Street
Solomontown
Christmas Presents at the Departmental Store
Crowded departments advertise a wide range of gifts for all ages. Drapery offers novelties including hosiery lingerie napery shoes glassware and pottery ware while the men’s clothing section markets items for men and boys. Hardware features ice chests refrigerators and cycles with cutlery and more.
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