New Year Arrives Amid Solomontown Beach Festivities
Pirie welcomed 1931 with scenes on Solomontown Beach as thousands gathered to bid farewell to 1930. A festive program by the BLAS Excelsior Band and choirs ended with a fireworks display as revelers enjoyed rides, lights, and speeches promising brighter times ahead.
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Pirie
Australia
Solomontown
Liverhead
Threach Committee
Blas. Excelsior Band
A. Hoge
Norman Sage
Baptist
Congregational
Central Methodist
Solomontown Methodist
Church of Christ
Hantzel
Urit
Earthquake Under the Sea Kills Millions Of Fish
Reports from Coquimbo Chile describe heavy green seas and unnaturally high waves off the northern coast, attributed to a great underwater quake in the Pacific. Officials believe the event killed millions of fish and caused widespread marine disruption in the Tuesday bulletin from United Service.
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United Service
Coquimbo
Chile
Pacific
Hock
Tragedy in Adelaide Hills Hawksman David Traylen
In Upper Sturt, Adelaide Hills, David Traylen, 45, in a violent spree aimed at his two daughters then killed himself with a shotgun. Mrs Traylen and three daughters fled to a neighbor for safety. Two daughters later returned home as the assailant pursued them, but both survived as pellets shattered the air. Traylen's body was found with his head blown off.
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Adelaide
David Fraylen
Hawker
Upper Sturt
Traylen
Defiant Reds Sequel to Unlawful Meeting Fines Reduced
Melbourne police arrested several alleged Communists after failures to pay October fines and unlawful assembly at Parliament House and the Yarra bank. City Court fined £3 to £5 with 14 days to pay, later extended by the Attorney General to £1 and £10. orders ignored, original sentences to be served.
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Melbourne
Parliament House
Yarra
Atorney
Austral Theatre Night Show Features Two Strong Bills
Austral Theatre presents a double bill headlined by Such Men are ingetong from a Finner Glyt novel starring Warner Baxter Catherine Dale Owen Linda Hopper and Albert Cont. Also shown is Ong Mad Kiss a Fox musical romance with Don Jose Mojto in English and Spanish versions. The cast includes Morlea’s gang numbers and Antonio Morena Tom Patricola. Marcel Silver directed.
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Ron
Austral Theatre
Finner Glyt
Warner Baxter
Catherine Dale Owen
Linda Hopper
Albert Cont
Don Jose Mojtea
Magnetic Young
Fox
Mojtea
Morlea
Moga Maris
Antonio Morena
Tom Patricola
Marcel Silver
Movietone Follies
Stable Secrets Revealed in Persse Case at Hampshire Court
Henry Seymour Persse of Stockbridge, a famed racehorse trainer, sought an injunction against Prebble and Wiffen, alleging they used apprentices to steal secrets about his stable for a rival business. The defendants denied all charges and the judge ordered an undertaking until trial.
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Henry Seymour Persse
Stockbridge
Hampshire
Jiandon Daily Mail
Patrick Hastings
Prebble
Wiffen
McPersse
Sir Patrick
Prebble 2
Persse
Wilfred Hunt
Justice Lyemoore
De‘fendante
Plan Fails Attempt to Rob Melbourne Bank
Detectives allege an intended sensational bank raid at B and A Bank Clifton Hill. Richard Davies and four others, including an ex-policeman, planned to abduct the clerk and use an oxyacetylene plant on the safe. The scheme collapsed when the manager returned unexpectedly. five men were arrested and remanded with sureties.
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Melbourne
Wedneyday
City Court
Richard Davies
Edward Harris
George Gardiner
James Ryan
John Irwin
Clifton Hill
Sonapiey
B. 3
A. Bank
McGuifle
B. 8
A.bank
Wut
Nie
Ivanhoe
Clifton
Wil
Heidelberg
Tariff talks advance in Canada Australia trade deal
Ottawa reports the cabinet made extensive progress in three sittings on the Canada Australia tariff schedules. Remaining items will be considered on Wednesday. Mr Parker Moloney departs Wednesday for Vancouver en route to Australia.
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United, Service
Ottawa
Parker Moloney
Vancouver
Australia
Alleged Murder Suspect Arrested After Salvation Event
In Oklahoma City on Tuesday William Capehart attended a Salvation Army meeting seeking forgiveness. He displayed three handkerchiefs that police linked to Jessie and Jexie Griffith, who were killed on the Oklahoma highway over the weekend, leading to his immediate arrest and murder charge.
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United Service
Oklahama City
William Capehart
Salvation Army
Jessie
Jexie Griffith
Oklahom
Voice From Grave Claims From Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Circle
Family and close friends of the late Sir Arthur Conan Doyle report ongoing communication from him. Lady Doyle says private proofs show he is working behind the veil to aid a cause. She cites two remarkable proofs and says publication will be timed for a definite message.
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Arthur Conanle
Doyle
Cromborongt
GoodbyeDesperate End Of Girl In Westminster District
The coroner recorded death by self destruction while insane in Westminster London. Mary Elizabeth Jackson was found at Thames Street with a note and personal belongings. A friend named Mary Jarond testified that only a few items were recovered. The coroner stated that the post mortem results were unremarkable.
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Westminster
London
Mary Elizabeth Jackson
Camden Town
Thames
Mary Jarond
Anether Street
Unions Debate Basic Wage Case At Court Hearing
Advocates address the Arbitration Court in Canberra as the basic wage case resumes. Mr E Grayndler of the Australian Workers' Union argues workers would suffer from any wage cut, noting drought areas and supply issues in New South Wales and Western Australia. He urges full consideration of national income and credit conditions before applying wage reductions.
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Melbourne
Pull Arbitration Court
E. Grayndler
Australian Workers’ Union
Cne
Dad Ames
New South Wale
Western Lands
Alles
Graziera’ Association
New South Wales
Dethrideyener
Grayadler
Dolavidge
South Alatradia
Western Australia
Victoria
Corky
Grayndler
Dethrtdge
Grayndter
Justice Power
Living Meares
Australia
Jaize Dethridge
Grayndier
Judge Reeby
Graywater
Mr. Grayndler
Conference Opens Outlook for New Year in Miners Talks
A conference between the Mine Managers' Association and the Financial Council began this afternoon at Brofen Hill. The aim is to present the directors' replies to wage and condition offers rejected by companies for the coming year.
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Brofen Hill
Adelaide Wins Archbishop Kelly Shield Tennis Rubbers
At Memorial Drive in Adelaide South Australia dominated the Archbishop Kelly Shield event with a strong morning showing. Four states competed under the South Australian Catholic Lawn Tennis Association with South Australia securing multiple rubbers.
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Adelaide
Memorial Drive
South Australia
Queensland players threaten strike over Shield team recall
Brisbane report says Queensland cricketers may strike if any members of the Sheffield Shield squad are harmed on return to Brisbane for breaching the Board’s decision. Selection to occur in Brisbane while on the town amid political honors debate in Canberra.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Queensland Board
Chinese Tariff Protective Scheme Shifts in Shanghai
The United Service notes in Shanghai that local business opinions react to China’s tariff declaration. It stresses fairness amid a push to build a protective wall shielding Chinese markets from imports. The article suggests the tariff aims to balance opening with national safeguards.
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United Service
Shanghai
China
Old Custom Prefers New Year in Shanghai Reform
Officials push to switch from lunar to solar New Year celebrating in Shanghai with high festivity. The reform faces strong resistance from marines who refuse to observe the foreign New Year under government pressure. Penalties including fines and imprisonment are threatened for noncompliance.
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United Service
Shanghai
Thwarted Love Drives Despondent Woman to Reckless Acts
An English noblewoman, spurned by her lover, grew despondent and risked self harm in a doomed attempt to forget sorrow. The rising costs and official fees were criticized as excessive, and the comet’s appearance was noted as it continued to be observed until Monday.
Youths Confession Ties Farm Murder to Meltdown at Dall Home
Louie Stilbeck, 17, is committed for trial after a inquest into the Dall farm killings at Karnaona South East. The 14 year old Frances Fileen Dall testified she heard three shots and found her parents body. Stilbeck allegedly confessed to the coroner via Mounted Constable Molnnes detailing the shootings and flight.
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Adelaide
Louie Arthur Stilbeck
Walter Harpe Dall
Dall
Karmona
South
Yeateeday
Skilbeck
Maelaide
Frances ‘Fileen Dall
Molnnes
Melnnes
Mrs. Dall
Red
Skilbeek
Keith
Three Carriages Derail in Washaway Delays Express
Express delayed as East-West Washaway near Port Augusta causes derailment of three carriages. About 40 passengers aboard, some injured. Train upright, repairs and relief train planned from Kalgoorlie. Adelaide arrival pushed to Saturday. Weather caused waters to flood lines between Whyalla and Rawlinda with four inches of rain.
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Looagins
Munya
Peru
Vor
Augusta
Uy.trail
Alton
Port
Kalgoorlie
Malls
Adelaide
Poms
Miners’ Hours Standoff Risks Wales Strike
London dispatch reports mineowners and miners failing to agree on working hours in Welsh coalfields. With no deal, government intervention could avert a stoppage into the new year, threatening 153,000 miners in South Wales collieries.
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United Service
London
South Wales
Three Charged in Breakfast Creek Shooting Case
Brisbane police court remands Burke 21 for attempting to kill Francis Fahey, John Denarco and Cornelius Koppel after a shooting at Breakfast Creek. Crowley 20 and George Grown 25 face charges of aiding Burke and obstructing Fahey, a police officer, in duty execution. One injured man may lose a limb.
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Brisbane
Breakfast Creek
Lay
Charles Burke
Francis Fahey
John Denarco
Cornelius Koppel
Clyde Crowley
Carpenter
Havig
Burke
Fahey
George Grown
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Quile
Canada
Unions
Labor Party
Canberra
Fear
Ale Ib
Girl
Washaway
ALTOS
Mumarber Plain
Port Ruuwets
Sone
Wales
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