Pirie Welcomes 1936 Great Crowd At Solomontown Beach
A large Solomontown Beach crowd welcomed 1936 with a midnight salute, a cool night, and a concert and fireworks display. The event, led by Mayor W. Threadgold, featured speeches, dancing, and performances by local artists, with police on duty and entertainment spanning the pavilion and nearby venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Solomontown Beach
Sue Pregraminy
Sungh Amt Miusieul
Webee
Mus
Brown
Happees
Fay Murdoch
Mavis Broom
Daphne Aol
Duprie Glson
Rela Pryor
Gwen ‘Troud
Homa Blakley
Eton Witundsum
Dudley Gunley
Jack Yules
Basil Straw
M. Streutield
Rowan
F. McMalun
Inge
Frank and
Allan Moch
Pat McBride
Fred Bassani
Ley Duffy
McMaliyl
G. Liddle
Tron
Park
Eruaid
W. HW. Threadgeld
Wayoress
B. Mackey
Lwnch
WI Thrradgold
1. L. Forgan
Forgan
AL Js Madson
Happy crowd fills Solomontown Beach Carnival
A joyous New Year carnival drew a large crowd at Solomontown Beach with 1000 plus attendees. Families arrived by car bicycle and walking, many lingering along the brightly lit promenade as the town welcomed the fresh year with cheerful crowds and goodwill.
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Solomontown Beach
Pirie
Nome
New Year Celebrations Light Up Solomontown
Historic account recalls New Year’s arrival with shell bursts and shelter whistle. The crowd, bells and motor horns rang out as fireworks lit the sky. Residents cheered Happy New Year and sang Auld Lang Syne in a festive district gathering.
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Solomontown Buch
Ant 4
Olatfyria
Enthusiaser
St John Ambulance Brigade Members Attend Beach Carnival
St John Ambulance officers led by Cpl G Springall and Pres A Hunter attended the beach carnival events. Several vases were moved to the ambulance room for first aid as visitors enjoyed the pavilion program. The event featured a hospital car, draining table, electric jug and fan, with a large crowd and thanks extended by Mr Threadgold on behalf of the mayoress and beach committee.
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St John Ambute
Cpl. G. Springall
Pres. A. Hunter
W. Maguokin
W. Cousits
Ius
WAVOR
Mr. Threadgold
Time Sell
Nagil
Defended Jew Baiting Claims Support Nazi Policy
Berlin dispatch reports a defensive reply to James McDonald’s resignation as High Commissioner for Jewish refugees. The document argues measures against Jews are justified and emphasizes citizenship, suggesting fraud cases and insurance schemes were Jewish-owned. The piece cites police findings and mentions a Brussels-based Jewish leader involved in organized plunder, distributing proceeds.
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Berlin
James McDonald
Germany
Wen Meee
Isileh
Hueene Sonsor
Ctien
Halene
Hue
Brussels
Resignation of Victoria Lieut Governor Sir William Irvine
Sir William Irvine has tendered his resignation as Lieut Governor of Victoria. The King accepted the resignation. Irvine served during key wartime and postwar years and held roles including Attorney General and chief legal officer. He recently retired from Victorian benefits and was associated with Melbourne politics and the federal ministry.
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Melbourne
William Irvine
Victoria
Mik Mkywsty
Willian
Yes
Trylandy
Dublin University
Clit
Tine Teller
Swath
Chet Juste
Williane Irvine
Benels
Price of Lead Average Figures for Year 1931
A damaged OCR summary shows fluctuating lead prices through the year with a December average of £17 2s 6d. Daily spot quotations are listed for February through December 1931, including values like £410 6d in February and various midyear readings, indicating a general rise early then decline later in the year.
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Ianath
Inwayer
Mere
Danny
Eir Ag
Deneaster
Gruesome Find in Well Sparks Murder Probe at Matong
Police probing the death of Jack Conway, found in a hotel rear well at Matong, treat as foul play despite a post mortem showing drowning. Investigators questioned men seen with Conway before December 22 and seek two companions who left Matong with him. The well is about 20 feet deep and has been a focus since Conway, a local cook, disappeared before Christmas.
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Sydney
Jack Conway
Matong
Conway
Matone
Budy
Terehe UK
Ginga
Melbourne
Sidney
Christias
Avovars
Hiebert Williamson
Cons Way
Crew for Aeon Vessel Leaves Port Today
The Steamer Aeon, berthed at Smellera Wharf since December 2, will sail this morning with a volunteer crew signed on at Port Adelaide and reaching Pirie last evening. Noblet witnessed the boarding. one by Stelters Wharf watched without interest. The Avon’s lead cargo was loaded days after arrival, but crew sickness and shipping disputes postponed the planned sailing.
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Aeon
Smellera
Port Adelaide
Pirie
Noblet
Stelters Wharf
Avon
Decembe
Port Adelite
General strike urged in Melbourne seamen action
A general strike is urged with seamen aboard interstate ships to join a Melbourne port action. Union officials are to be approached for industrial support as crews on ships with union membership are called out.
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Melbourne
Anites
Whike
Strikers Refuse New Zealand Ship Access After Meeting
Sydney reports a 2000-strong seamen meeting backed the Repeal Strike Committee and vowed to bar any Cooks and Bakers union members who sail with volunteers. The group approved a tough charter on New Zealand ships and urged coordination with Australasian unions in ongoing strike actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Marine Cooks and Bakers' Union
Black
Cooks and Bakers’ Union
Keenan
New Zealand
Auruki
Kahunga
Seamen's Union
Inc
SAILING SHIP IN STORM RETURNS TO WILLIAMSTOWN
A ship from Sydney endured the fiercest weather in years as it battled a long voyage. The crew survived a week without removing clothes while the vessel, a tin rig, neared Williamstown after 120 miles off course. The voyage continues toward New York via the Polynesian Islands and Cape Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Joseyn Conrad Som
Williamstown
Sydney
Jed England
Turing Westorin
New York
Murder charge at Kurumburra inquest verdict
In Kurumburra today an inquest into the death of six year old June Rusher found Arnold Sodeman a 35 year old laborer guilty of murder. The body was found on the scrub at Leongatha on December 2. Details include a contemporaneous confession and alleged statements by Sodeman about the child's assault and strangling. A note from an associated witness includes a plea for no counsel and a guilty plea.
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Weeroome
Solomontown Palit
Stark's Hall
Associated Smelters Bowling Club
Kurumiburrs
June Rusher
Leongatha
Trecember 2
Coracter
Arnold Sodeman
Twlal
Del
Sgt
O'Keefe
Sodeman
Wierce
Sep Wun
New Year Honors for Acting Chief Justice and Elders
Distracted list of honors announces Acting Chief Justice Angas Parsons knighted and Dr Edward Cunningham and Dr A M Cudmore receiving high orders. Includes CBE and OBE appointments for leaders in law, dentistry, banking, and military services with donations noted for welfare funds.
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C.M.G
DR. Cudmore
Adelaide
NEW Meer
Angas Parsons
Three Knighthoods Awarded by King in Canberra
Federal list confirms Sir Isaac Isaacs as Governor General receiving word that the King has granted three Commonwealth honors. Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire honors Wellington Connibere of Melbourne, founder of Connibere, Kere, and Connibere, noted for more than £150,000 in hospital and charity support. Knight Bachelor Walter Randolph Carpenter of Sydney, managing director of W R Carpenter Ltd, highlighted for his public and business contributions.
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Canberra
Isaac Isaacs
K.B.E. Civil Division
Wellington
Connibere
Melbourne
Connibere,Kere, and Connibere
Uraterse
Walter Randolph Carpenter
Sydney
W. R Carpenter, Ltd
Island Waders
Lv Laken
Prestige of Italy gains from Britain's sanctions stance
Vienna dispatch notes Mussolini claims prestige rises as Britain abandons the six Nations defying the League by sanctions. Italy’s resolve to continue receiving money and goods is cited as strengthening. Mary reportedly has not replied to peace proposals. Mussolini criticized the proposals, but the Fascist Grand Council did not have time to weigh them before withdrawal.
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Vienna
Signor Mussolini
Britain
League
Italy
Mary
Mussolini
Grand Council
League of Nations Secretariat
Jtain
France
Waly
Pirie community notes and shuffling travel updates
Personal notices from Pirie outline movements of residents and guests. W A Sedinary returns from Adelaide by car. Mr Wright departs Royal Exchange Motel. Mr and Mrs McLeod leave Pirie. Several Pirie division St John Ambulance members prepare duty at Bork Gemes today. Adelaide visitor Harry Jacobs heads home. Local runners and athletes arrive from Weaken Mill for events at Applla. Len Howse and others join training. Ministerial exchanges discuss peace schemes. the League of Nations secretariat weighs in amid faltering support. Postmaster J Beck’s transfer to Pirie awaits arrival. Rev Waldeck pursues further divinity studies.
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W. A. Sedinary
Solomontown Athletic Club
Pirie
Adelaide
Wright
Ures
Royal Exchange Motel
Mrs. McLeodeft
Royal Exchange Hotel
D. Kenny
CG. Sinclair
Castle
L. Wateamgelist
Vieilorn
Mill
Applla
Messrs
Olor
Len Howse
Thermometer readings show a 2.6 degree max
Yesterday’s weather report records a high of 2.6 degrees and a 24 hour minimum ending at 6.20 am of 65 degrees.
Hotel Permits Tangle In Australian City
A dispute over hotel one night permits erupts as Mr Arthur J Lee alleges police abuse of the new Licensing Act provisions. He accuses the Attorney General and Crown Law Department of misinterpreting the law while the Licensed Victuallers Association seeks the parliament’s intention. In Adelaide a procedure of preferring social magistrates for dubious bona fides yields five permits granted and five refused.
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Adelaide
Arthur J. Lee
Vietuallame’ Association
S.W. Jeffries
Ulrie
Whitty
Lee
Vistuallers' Association
Jeffries
Crown Law Department
Tn Adelaide
Search for Paringa steamer missing in sea air search
Officials said inquiries were made with the Navigation Department as Ural arrangements were planned to search by air and sea for the missing steamer Paringa. A mailplane and amphibian Cutty Sark were directed to search the coastline and Bass Strait islands near North Tasmania, while the Chinese quartermaster reported plates damaged in a storey en route to Osaka.
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Melbourne
Mier
de Navigation Department
Moluechlin
Uns
Paringa
Cutty Sark Ivf
Bass Sigult
Tasmania
Vineas
Sselourne
Osaka
Victorians awarded New Year honors by King
Melbourne report notes the King grants New Year honors on Victorians. Recipients include Sir Weir Berchamans Devine, leading Collins stress surgeon, Commander of the British Empire for civil service, and Chief Scout for Victoria Footscray Technical Bene ommie headmaster, along with other local figures such as Mayor Geelong and figures named in the obit line.
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Melbourne
Weir Berchamans Devine, ME
Wew
Collins
Order of the British Empire
Gmeker Chariew Archibeld Hoodiey
Victoria
Footscray Technical Bene
NSW Governor Announces New Year Honors List
The State Governor tonight reveals the first New Year honors names two knights Sir Frederick Jordan Chief Justice of New South Wales and Sir Arthur King Tretbowan ML C chairman of the Country Party.
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Sydney
Lst
Con ‘Aing
Frederick Jordan
New South Wales
Arthur King Tretbowan
M L.C
Country Party
Missing motor boatmen near Port Vincent report
Report shows motor boat Pearl missing after leaving St Kilda anchorage in Adelaide on Thursday. He and companions from Unley and Port Vincent were aboard the Pearl and intended to sail for Port Vincent but changed course. Members of the group are traced to Devin Wheel Avenue and Minck Forest with no contact since.
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Devin Weel
Minck Forest
Port
Adelaiddy
Port Vin
Messrs
F. Williams
St. Kilda
Franklin Street
Adelaide
Thrace Street
Unley
SB. Brown
Port Vincent
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Dick Old
Young
Feminine Pirie
THE
Mian
Lin Ted
ST. John Ambulance
Qoering
Cook
June Rushmer
South Ans
Maternal and Infant Welfare Jubilee Memorial Fund
Edward Sheldon Cunningham
Argus
Edward Wilson
A. M. Cudmore
Angus Parsons
Mit
George Fife Angus
Province of
South Australia
Honeworthy Agricultum College
Mie University
Angus
Parsons
Parsorts
East Toren
House of Assembly
Parmony
Murl
Turly
George Murray
England
Henry
Cuddmore
Dental Association
Royal Automobile Association
Oma
Robert Bond Wesley McComas
Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth Central Wool Committee
Victorian Woolbuyers' Association
Hubert Leonard Murray
Port Moresby
Papua
Patrick “Joseph Lynoh
Blinded Soldiers’ Association
Disabled Soldiers’ Council
O.B.E
Percy Muir McFarlane
Australia
BP. Roper
George Jobson
South Adelaide
Proprietary
G. Jobson
York Road
Pire
J. Beck
Port Lincoln
Beck
E. E. C. Waldeck
Risdon Park Methodist Church
Waldeck
McLourse College of Divinity
Church Hisory
MR. A. J. Lee
Ommie
Iain
Favcons Allen Sebold
Geelong
St. Nieemt Cue
Testi WiLliams
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