Government Seeks Gold Control as Clearing House Dispute Rises
Agents for the Paderal Government move against the Clearing House Association for about nine million dollars. The suit concerns deposits at the Harriman Bank, once solvent, now disputed as a crisis measure. The Clearing House says the agreement was made during crisis and not legally binding. Government comments are unavailable fueling speculation on permanent gold impounding.
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Bng
America
Roosevelt
Treasury
New York
Priday
Plecal
Clearing House Association
Heeriman Bank
Ethah
Harriman Bank
Clearing House
Salvation Army major and wife moved to Prospect Pirie
Major W. C. Hurst and Mrs Hurst in charge of Port Pirie Salvation Army have been appointed to Prospect. In an interview he praised Pirie people for their sympathy and effort for good causes. Hurst traced a long service history since 1905, with many postings across Melbourne Gippsland Netimuk Berrings Gee Long Sebastopol Kaniva Creswick Port Pirie and Western Australia. He noted the potential of local youth and thanked Adj. T Drew for his work. He and his wife take up duties on Thursday January 44.
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W. C. Hurst
Port Pirie
Salvation Army
Pirie
Hurst
Pire
Yurst
Iis Army
Pirle
Major Hurst
Melbourne
Gippsland
Training College
Netimuk
Wimmera
Berrings
Geelong
Sebastopol
Kaniva
Casterton
Creswick
Colac
Maryborough
South Australia
Moonta Mines
Kapumda
Port Adelaide
Major Turst
Adjt. Tdrew
Moonta
Pirin
Major and
Mra. Hurst
Pir
Firewood Stack Burns Near Port Davis Road
Pirie Fire Brigade was called yesterday afternoon to Jyde and Son’s brick and lime kilns on Port Davis road Hun ted of Pirie. A two ton stack of wet sheoak fuel was alight but water was unavailable. Firemen prevented spread to nearby stacks with little damage.
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Pirie
Pelock
Jyde & Son
Port Davis Road
Good recovery in shield match as Lonergan stars
In Melbourne amid hot tiring weather Victoria v South Australia opened with South Australia posting 313. Lonergan steadied for 115 and Fleetwood-Smith bowled eight wickets for 111. W. M. Woodfull out with neuritis, Ponsford captaining Victoria. Grimmett and Lonergan added 80, then Walker and Grimmett added 30 as play ended with stumps. Attendance 599, gate £321.
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Melbourne
Victoria
South Australis
South Australia
Lonergan
Fleetwood Smith
W. M. Woodfull
Ponsford
Rigg
Aid
Lorauke
Fleetwood-Smith
Nitschke
Richardson
Ebeling
McCormick
Pleetwood-Smith
Collins
Smith
Grimmett
Sta
Walker
Long Distance Predictions From York Scientist
H W Clough addressed the American Association of Science predicting an unusually warm dry end of the 20th century with a brief cooler wetter spell around 1950 53 and later droughts to century turn. Harvard professors presented a statistical study covering 902 wars from 500 B C to 49% claiming another war is inevitable.
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H. W. Clough
York
Amecan Association of Science Today
Harvard
B.C
Arbitration Win by Australia Workers' Union Members
In Queensland on Friday members of the Australia Workers' Union voted overwhelmingly for arbitration over direct action. The ballot showed a decisive preference for peaceful settlement of a dispute.
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Brisbane
Australia Workers’ Union
Queensland
Seven to One Hits Bookmakers at Adelaide Races
bookmakers suffered heavy losses at Port Adelaide races as Shavian Jelena Silvado Donebel and Desert Flight boosted outcomes. One punter lost £600 and several £1,000 over two days while the Deneber odds and Mitesie influence caused a severe reverse for the ring. Total takings were about £25,000 on the day and £45,000 across both days.
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Adelaide
Port
Deneber
Mitesie
M. William
Donenet
Cekbank
Thermometer Reading Shows Heat Peak at 103.2
Yesterday the maximum reached 103.2 degrees with a low of 81 degrees by 8.30 a.m. The readings reflect a hot day, with high temperatures persisting into the morning. No further data on precipitation or records provided.
Espionage Rife in Finland Suspected Poison Plot
Helsinki reports that Colonel Apslund, head of Finland's largest munition factory, died in April 1992 and was poisoned by a powerful espionage group tied to an international gang arrested in Paris last week. Three others connected to the factory were poisoned and lethal attempts were made on other army technicians.
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Helsingfors
Oksala
Defence
Finland
Col. Asplund
Paris
Fatal Fall At Y M C A Hostel
Edward Brook Hamilton aged 4, boarded at the YMCA hostel, fell from a fourth floor window today at 2 am. He died almost instantly on the footpath. The broken window frame was later found. He had been suffering from nerve trouble.
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Aiblbourne
Y.M.G. A
Edward Brook ‘Hamilton
Third Successive Century in Pirie
Pirie registered its third successive century and a Wie heat wave pushed the maximum to 103.2. The 24 hour minimum to 8:30 a.m. yesterday was 81, compared with 75.4 for the previous 24 hours.
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Pirie
Local Notables and Personnel Movements in Pirie District
Mr J Termyson and Mrs E M Lewis reside at the Royal Exchange Hotel with other Adelaide visitors. R Anderson from Adelaide arrived in Pirie and is staying at the Royal Exchange. Mery Jeffery of Solomon Own named industrial firm for Australian Mutual Pro Society Pork Pirie Dry Crook districts, replacing N Pattinson as district superintendent. Monsienor J 4%, O Rourke of Port Pirie at Pett borough, not returning until late January. Mr T Cornish acting secretary of Port Pirie Hospital during F J McMahon’s annual Tage. Major and Mrs Marstameers advised of relocation to Prospect, Gants Lily Sundhy of Solomontown Corps transferred to Magill. Lieut M CuMit of Solomontown Corps promoted to Captain and moved to Edithburgh. New appointments to print places include Ait Frew Part Piriel Capt Jacobs and Capt Ida Williams (Solomontown).
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Me. Mery, Jeffery
Solomon Own
Australian Mutual Pro Society
Pork Pirie
Dry- Crook
N. Pattinson
Pirie Corps
Salva Hon Army
Gants
Lily Sundhy
Solomontown Corps
Magill
M. CuMit
Wen
Edithburgh
Prinit
Ait
Frew
Piriel
Jacobs
Ida Williams
Solomontown
Soviet Tribute 'corde' Special Cabes Opening Night
In Moscow on Friday the Sayie Pure Tenn M. Maloley opened with a tribute noting that relations with England were satisfactory and trade talks progressed normally. He paid a salute to the League of Nations, saying it had restrained Germany and Japan from warlike aims.
Bright hopes for 1934 in Port Pirie New Year wishes
In Port Pirie leaders and citizens voice optimism for 1934 amid unemployment concerns. Mayors, traders, political figures, and community groups extend sincere greetings and urge prosperity, confidence, and joint effort to improve economic conditions in the coming year.
Metal market quotes from London Exchange December 21
Australian Mines and Metals Association reports London Metal Exchange quotations for copper and lead. Copper spot rose to £32 8s 9d per ton with three month at £32 14s 3d and best selected £35 2s 6d. Lead spot fell to £14 2s 6d, forward £41 3s 9d per ton. Fiat Standard copper and lead also showed declines with one month at £227 11s 3d and spot £227 7s 6d.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metals Association
London Metal Exchange
Fiat
Police Seek Identity in River Murder Case
Sydney police push to identify a man found in the Murrumbidgee River after two months in the water. Fingerprints from a hand brought to Sydney are being studied while detectives trace a four to five man party camped on the river's northern bank about 200 yards from the discovery site.
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Sydney
Murrumbidgee
Unrest Leads to Vacant Offices in Pirie Clerks Union
Investigations into the Pirie division of the Federated Clerks Union reveal all local offices in Port Pirie division declared vacant after meetings failed to form a quorum. About 30 members exist in the division and a notice directs subscriptions to the Adelaide branch secretary, Plaum, as efforts aim to restore proper functioning.
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Port Pirie
Union
Ana
Pirie
Plaum
Pit Fe
Phawm
Phaum
Adelaide
Bright outlook for Broken Hill mines
Stock Exchange figures for 1933 and 1932 show gains in leading stocks related to Broken Hill mines. Electrolytic Zinc and Broken Hill Proprietary shares rose, reflecting revived activity in the Broken Hill industry and a resumption of dividend payments following improved steel trade.
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Broken Hill
Stock Exchange
Steelrade
Women Set New Endurance Flight Record in Miami
Miss Helen Richey and Mrs Frances Marsalis establish a new flight endurance record of 197 hours in Miami, surpassing the prior 196 hour mark. The effort highlights pioneering female aviators and a historic milestone in aviation endurance.
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Miami
Helen Richey
Frances Marsalis
Education in Germany reduces university admissions in 1934
Berlin reports a government plan to preserve university education for a selected German youth segment. Only 15 000 students will be admitted to universities in 1934, aligned with government aims to reduce unemployment among degree holders.
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Berlin
Ale
Wenmaned
Arrests in Munich over Soviet anti Nazi propaganda meeting
In Munich on Friday, 16 individuals including two women were arrested and charged after meeting and listening to Soviet anti Nazi propaganda. The Recorder Special Cables notes the event as part of ongoing persecution of Jews in Germany.
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Germany
Munich
Hotel licensee fined for unlawful liquor during prohibited hours
In Port Pirie Police Court Frederick John-Rowan licensee of the Central Hotel was fined £10 and £1 costs for unlawfully supplying liquor during prohibited hours on December 23. He pleaded guilty and applied for a certificate to show it was a trivial offense, which was granted. Inspector Johns conducted the prosecution. the defendant was unrepresented.
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Refrie Messrs
E. J. Cornish
B. A. Clarke
Port Pirie
Frederick John — Rowan
Central Hotel
Inspector Johns
Australia eyes shale oil via cracking process
Senator A J McLachlan said the Federal Government would likely back cracking oil from shale rather than a hydrogenation plant to extract oil from coal. He cited Newnes field output of 29 million gallons of crude oil annually plus 5 million gallons of petrol, meeting military needs and leaving a public market portion.
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Melbourne
A. J. McLachlan
Australia
Sen. McLachlan
Newnes
N.S.W
Commonwealth
New Year’s Eve Celebration in Pirie
Pirie residents plan to welcome 1934 with hope as Associated Smokers Bowling Club hosts a 9 pm New Year Eve social. The program includes goul and musical items, community singing, supper, and a midnight mixed teams tournament. If warm, Solomontown Beach may be the town’s focal point as ships sirens and smelter whistles sound. Rowing crews from Port Pirie will join Wallaroo recalls on New Year’s Day, with Pirie boat clubs fielding second fours and maiden crews including Morpheu, Barbour, Hine, McCormack, Cowan, Field, Jones, and O’Brien. The Aramamedt crew departs Pirie Monday morning with the second leaving Sunday.
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R. G. Symonds
Port Pirie
South Austra- Mant
Pirie
Smokers Bowling Club
Solomontown
S Campbell
Cosswain
Pitie
Four Men Rescued After Boat Sinks Two Miles Off Brighton
A boat carrying four young men from Port Noarlunga filled two miles from Brighton. Doherty and Wright swam for help after two others clung to the boat. Lifesavers Coulter and Cocker reached the exhausted men. A motor boat Hustler aided the search. All were revived ashore and reported none the worse.
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Adelaide
Brighton
Port Noarlunga
Feade
Harcourt Doherty
Les Wright
Allan Groundwater
William Bracehaw
Bradshaw
Coulter
Cocker
Doherty
Wright
Glenelg
Tme
Grace Wardte
D. W. Bonetler
Hustler
One Family Vision Urges Nations to Unite for Peace
London reports Archbishop of York warns in a diocesan leaflet that nations must learn to live as one family or face war more damaging than before. He says world powers again rely on self centric outlook and worries God may transfer civilisation to a less corrupted, barbarous race.
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London
York
Adelaide Faces Record Heat Wave After Christmas Eve
Adelaide endures sweltering heat with highs near 97 degrees at midmorning and a rapid fall to the low 30s by noon. The city experiences the hottest night since Christmas Eve, prompting concerns over heat safety.
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Adelaide
New Sanitary Service System Implemented in Port Pirie
Port Pirie Council and employees reached an agreement bringing a new sanitary service system into operation in the town. Sanitary trolleys vanish from main streets after 9 30 am and the daily first collection starts at 8 am in Solomontown with later routes. Inspector A R Leonard oversees the reorganisation aimed at a more satisfactory operation and public health improvement.
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Port Pirie
A. R. Leonard
Han
Pivie Sirrels
Lis
Lown
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Tee
Lcaife
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Meormick
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Fleetwool-Smith
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Darling
W.U
League OF Nations
Munition Factory
J. Termyson
Royal Exchange Hotel
E. M. Lewis
Air
R. Anderson
Monsienor J
O'Rourke
Pettborough
T. Cornish
Port Pirie Hospital
F. J. McMahon
Threadgold
L. Davie
Australian Labor Party
Labor Party
T. D. Barber
Metal Markets
Federated Clerks
the Recorder
Federated Clerks Union of Australia
Foretary
Wallaroo
Pirie Sanitary Service
Mwispeetos Teanard
Solameatown
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