New Year Honors List Names Sir Earle Page and Lord Mayor
The New Year honors include four knighthoods with Dr. Earle Page, Deputy Prime Minister, named Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George. Also honored are Sir Archibald Hawke as Lord Mayor of Sydney for two years and other mining industry figures.
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Sir Earle Page
Canberra
Earle Page
Federal Country Party
Order of St. Michael and St. George
Ghve Latham Hatten
Krapire
Heoree Dalzlel
Sydney
Phenity Keith Ty
New South Wales Hours
Sir Archibald Hawiv, KB
Knighted for services to Empire in Adelaide report
A Friday report from Adelaide notes Mr Gerald Meluin, agent general for the state, is created a knight for service to the British Empire. His long career includes trade consul roles in London and South Australia, with recent attention on his wage offers from Argentine importers. The list of honors includes Commonwealth and Colonial appointments with several named officials and a police medal to Portugae.
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Adelaide
Hwrtes Braneis
Gerald Meluin
Eam Thorey
Lindun
South
Nustralia
Moir Ser Ivy
Sears
Vie Bale Ds
Rude
Ban on Jews Except Carol's Mistress in Austria and Roumania
A London dispatch reports Roumania's new fascist regime intensifying anti Jewish measures while King Carol of Romania may resist cutting ties with his Jewish mistress Mme Lupescu. The Austrian chancellor notes mass Jewish emigration possible from Vienna as authorities prepare updated restrictions.
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Austria
London
Roumania
Carol
Mme
Lupescu
Liga Pre
Ruth
Midew
Marin
Vienna
Novamila
Orsan
Meir
Rouania
Bulgaria
Japan asks mediation with China over drastic peace terms
Tass Agency reports Japan consented to German mediation with China and seeks to notify Chiang Kai-shek of harsh peace terms. Proposed conditions include economic control, Manchukuo recognition, permanent Japanese garrisons, an Inner Mongolian government, and a separate Chinese government under Japanese terms. The note follows recent battles and Britain and the United States monitor the crisis.
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London
Tass
Japan
Germany
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Manchukuo
Chile
Talkie engineer killed as Paterson mast collapses in Sydney
Roy Blanch an engineer for Cinesound News was killed instantly when the foremast of the coastal steamer Paterson collapsed at Woolloomooloo Bay Sydney. A motor truck and three others were injured or impeded as the mast fell during a filming trip from Shellharbour to record State events. Bert Bowe assistant cameraman and Blanch’s companions witnessed the disaster as the starboard side mast fell onto the truck causing panic and injuries.
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Sydney
Paterson
Woolloomooloo Bay
Roy Blanch
Cinesound News
Blanch
Shell Marbor
Punkers
Blue Matsl and
Travet Limited
Blinch
Bert Bowe
Sulin
Federal plans to aid British migrants to Australia
The Commonwealth government will push Britain to approve assisted passages for British migrants nominated by friends in Australia. Prime Minister Lyons stressed renewed financial aid to retain population and support industrial expansion, warning against delays. He cited past birth-rate declines and migration as factors affecting Australia’s need to absorb newcomers.
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Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth
Lynux
Diffiulties
Lyons
Pirie Welcomes New Year With Bowls Dancers Night Out
Pirie marked 1937 with a cordial greeting after 1837 blessed the town. A stormy evening forced shelter under verandahs while bowlers their wives and friends and dancers gathered for New Year celebrations. Dances filled the town hall parish halls and band halls as hundreds enjoyed piano accordion and bagpipes as Adelaide calls and local cheers spread through the night.
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Pirie
Solomontown Beach
Pam
St. Paul's Parish Hall
Bhlas
Excelsior Band Hall
New Year's Eve Mixed Bowls At Bowling Green
At Bowling Green the Associated Smelters Bowling Club held a New Year eve fete with mixed teams competing against the men. Rain sent players to the pavilion for community singing before play resumed. Trophy presentations followed and members praised the fair bowlers as supper ended with musical items and a goodbye singalong of Auld Lang Syne.
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Associated Smelters Bowling Club
Kitty
A. Ley
Miss Heinrich
JL. Swift
J. Charles
A. J. Martin
H. Yelland
F. R. Adams
F. Brighton
H. Young
D. Brakenridge
G. Tucker
L. J. Roper
W. Nunan
H. Tapp
Mesdames
H. Williams
G. Pilgrim
Messrs
P. Brown
H. Thompson
E. Tapp
Charles
Holdorf
Young and Wales
C. E. Holdorf
Recorder
1938 Gifts Lower Taxes Desired In Speech From Chief Secretary
Chief Secretary sir George Ruehle delivers a New Year address from Bederoo Gvatre, praising 1938 as wonderfully successful and prosperous. He notes sound savings, improving conditions, and hoped-for surplus. Governor’s officials speak on prices, building activity, and production. Gowse highlights wool price recovery and South Australia’s role in global trade revival.
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Sues Mose Whie Tomy
Fook Tite
George Ruehle
Bederoo Gvatre
South Australia
Ge Barret
J. H. Gowse
Chamber of Commerce
Band Supporters Make Merry at New Year’s Eve Event
Excelsior Band Committee rallied supporters for New Year’s Eve festivity with 200 dancers in attendance. Streamers, caps, trumpets and other props were on hand as the year turned. Miss Lillian Branford played piano and Mr Jack Malycha violin, while Mr S London served as master of ceremonies.
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BHAS
Excelsior Band
Lillian Branford
Jack Malycha
S. London
Town Hall New Year Dance Ushers 1938 Welcome
At midnight about 500 youths gathered in the town hall to bid farewell to the departing year and greet 1938. Promoter Claude Carnell gave New Year greetings from the stage triggering a singing of Auld Lang Syne and a hurried distribution of trumpets as the crowd pressed forward. The event ran from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. with an attendant offering pies and pasties in the early hours.
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Claude Carnell
End of beer strike brings workers back to bars
Busi ness resumes as hotel staff retain jobs after a week long beer strike. Crowds form in late afternoon as workers return, bar trade picks up during the last hour before year end. Mr A F Kitson notes reinstatement proceed s smoothly. Nine hotel party permits are granted by justices in private sessions.
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Pirie
A. F. Kitson
Liquor Trades Employes’ Union
South Australia bats first against Victoria at Melbourne
Melbourne Friday saw Victoria win the toss and bat as South Australia trailed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Bradman led a strong opening by Badcock and Whitington, reaching 50 in 72 minutes before a sharp slip catch by Pearson. Bradman closed at 34, his innings contributing to a first-day total of 287 for nine as Fleetwood-Smith and Pearson shone with the ball.
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Melbourne
Bradman
Victoria
South Australia
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Badcock
Whitington
Pearson
Fleetwood-Smith
Widly
Bradman Idden
Clem Will
Sievers
Gregory
Will
Clem Hill
Whitlarton
Rigg
Tess
Hamence
Walker
Fleetwood
Waite
Williams
Grimmett
Badeark
E. Pearson
Rise
B. Fleet
wood-Smith
Stevers
B. Gregory
Robinson
Nigg
B. Fimet
St. Burnett
C. Pearson
Fleet wood-Smith
Fleet wood-Smith Ward
Gotton
Sundries
Wickele
McCormick
Old Style Dancers Ring In New Year At Parish Hall
About 40 people gathered for old style dancing at the parish hall as the year ended. A Canadian barn dance was in full swing with novelty hats and trumpets in use. The Blue Benube Orchestra played Auld Lang Syne and the dancers formed a circle led by Mrs T. McBride.
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Blue Benube Orchestra
T. McBride
Watchnight Service At Salvation Army Hall Ends After Midnight
A watchnight service held a few doors away in the Salvation Army Hall broke up shortly after midnight after a spirited song led the gathering into a reflective mood.
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Salvation Army
Prospects for New Year in State Industry Dim Profits
Mr H E Winterbullum Secretary of the Chamber of Manufactures says prospects are good overseas markets hold steady. Prices are not high but likely to remain moderate and not decline from their present level.
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H.E. Winterbullum
The
Chamber of Manufactures
Meir
Economic Optimism and Banking Gains Share 1938 Outlook
The report notes high employment and prosperity in Australia with strong bank performance. Mr Gordon E Sumter, acting president of the Taxpayers Association, welcomes tax measures and foresees further cuts at the federal level. James Murray of Associated Banks predicts record turnovers, higher profits, and rising employment. W Angell of Levine Bank cites robust transactions and suggests another strong year ahead despite global trade tensions. Bank balance totals reach near 1929 pre Depression levels.
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Gordon E. Sumter
Taxpayers’ Assneration
James Murray
Associated Banks
South Australia
Australia
W. Angell
Levines Bank
Battle Over Beer Glasses Declines in 19th Century Strike
The dispute centers on beer measures and pricing with hotelkeepers cutting glass sizes while unions push for imperial pint and half pint proceeds. An agreed structure emerges: imperial pint at 10d, reputed pint at 9d, schooner at 6d, and 11-oz handle at 6d, reflecting compromises on ounce content and pricing.
Infantile Paralysis Report From Northfield Hospital
Northfield Hospital reports a case of infantile paralysis late this afternoon around noon. A six year old child from Goodwood, formerly residing in Pirie, is among the patients. Additional details on case status and origins were not immediately available.
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Adelaide
Northfield Hospital
Goodwood
Pirie
Spanish War Turmoil Around Teruel Siege Report
Friday reports say insurgent forces with 100 aircraft and 40 tanks pressed on Teruel. Their commander claimed entry possible if ordered, while seeking directives. A brigadier general and staff reportedly captured. News notes a bank blown up and the water reservoir for the besieged held by insurgents destroyed.
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Australian Associated Press
Saragossa
Teruel
Taim
YY Seinih
Pirie South Baptist Revered J Hunter Visiting
Reverend J. Hunter of Pirie South Baptist is staying in Pirie for a few days while Mr. A. Lard of Adelaide visits Pirie.
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Rev. J. Hunter
Pirie South
Mr. A. Lard
Adelaide
Pirie
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