Lyons Rebukes Wells Over Abuse of Dictators
In Hobart, Prime Minister J A Lyons condemned H G Wells for insulting dictators and foreign leaders. Wells, visiting Australia, called Hitler a lunatic and Mussolini a renegade, sparking Lyons to declare the Commonwealth government disassociates from such remarks and would respond in due course. Wells remained defiant, saying he may comment further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IR. Lyons
MR. Wells
Hobart
J. A. Lyons
H. G. Wells
Mr. Lyons
Wells
Australia
Australis
Mr. Lyonsaid
Commonwealth
Well
Overseas wheat markets react to gains and cheaper offers
In Adelaide prices held steady at 2 18 for old wheat and 2 3 for new while overseas markets drifted. South Australian wheat cargoes sold, 7 500 tons on the Dov smingo Larramaga at 23 3 a quarter, and 100 tons on the King Johnfar Liverpool. Liverpool declined on hedge selling as shippers offered more freely amid Argentine demand. Winnipeg moved with liquidation and higher Argentine offers.
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Adelaide
Liverpool
Aso
C. W. Anderson
Winnipeg
Notable School Appointments and Local Personal News
Mr RL Jolly becomes chief assistant at Piste School. Le 1B Jenkin promoted to head at Pirie West. Mr ee han pid appointed chief assistant at Salamantown. Augusta West head teacher post approved for Mr A B Dardin. W Paste named head teacher at Port Germein. G A Richards BA to move. J C F Robertson, Bible Society secretary, travels from Scotland Mission in Manchuria with wife, onward to London via New South Wales and Victoria. Albert Branford of Nepperby and BP Larsen of Pavlich Street progress in Pirie Hospital after injuries. RH DeDear of Collell Street recovering after appendicitis. remains in Pirie Hospital. Mrs KG Caxy completes three hours of training for pilot license awaiting examiner visit for test. If successful, she becomes the first wife of a Commonwealth Minister to hold a pilot license. R Scanman and G Dayhe were passengers on MacRoberts Miller’s airliner from Pie Why.
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RL. Jolly
Piste School
le 1B
Jenkin
Pirie School
Ty Hed Eckesr
Withington
Ee Han
Salamantown School
Por Augusta
A.B. Dardin
W. Paste
Thead Feacher
Port Germein
G. A Richards
J. C. F. Robertson
British and Foreign Bible Society
of Scotland
Manchuria
Robert
Handhan
China
Robertson
London
America
New South Wales South Australis
Vic
BP. Larsen
Pavlich Street
Pirie West
Pirie Hospital
RH. DeDear
Collell Street
Solomontown
Birie
KG. Caxy
Commonwealth Manister
Ie Beco
Mesdanet R Scanman
George Dayhe
MacRoberts
Miller
Whysila
Impounded racehorse Smyrna identified with others in inquiry
Sydney racing authorities impounded Smyrna after a steward believed the mare may be the same animal racing under other names. The case, based on brands and veterinary examination at J T Clout’s stable, will be heard in Cooramundis with several racing figures summoned. Smyrna had not raced recently after a spell and was listed as an aged mare from Rangag lineage.
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Sydney
Smyrna
Southern Districts Association
J. T. Clout
Clout
M. Rocks
Cooramundis
Tumut
Rangag
NSW SheMold Shield team changes before South Australia clash
The New South Wales SheMold Shield cricket side was heavily altered by selectors for the upcoming match with South Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground, starting Saturday week. Barres Cheevnam James Hynee Sinmay Mobautey Botomon Mcaltrey ulliver (42) replace Fitzpatrick Murphy Baston Janes and White, the latter on a net availability.
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Sydney
Queensland
South Australia
Sydney Cricket Ground
Fram
Barres Cheevnam
James Hynee
Sinmay
Mobautey
Botomon Mcaltrey Ulliver
Fitzpatrick, Murphy, Baston
Janes
White
White Retires From Cricket Tour After Hurtingness
Sydney report notes White and Jetehind bowler un thy Test tour of England due to hurstness. Cody Listengement from destriins op keY cited as reason with unclear phrasing and damaged OCR text.
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Sydney
Frias
Jetehind
Grimmett Recovers to Walk After Illness
Grimmett regains ability to walk as he leaves hospital and begins medical clearance. South Australia spinner Steady Glarrie leads the season with 20 wickets at 20.1 runs per wicket, highlighting a strong bowling campaign for the team.
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Melbnuine
Skell
Carrie Grimauett
Wusele
Ami
Hurdar
Glarrie
Lawling
South Austra Ith
Eleventh Century Heat Returns As Thermometer Hits 100
Temperature soared to 100 degrees yesterday marking the eleventh century heat this summer and the third in 1939. A light breeze did little to ease the scorch as schoolchildren on holidays enjoyed Solomontown Beach despite the heat.
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Solomontown Beach
Fragments Describe Heat Wave and Shoppers Amid Rising Cases
The report notes a 24 hour high of 100.2 and low of 67 as a heat wave continues. Shoppers sought cool drinks and vendors warned of more cases while relatives gathered during the day and evening. The piece mentions numerous cases and references Pete and “Hundreds in heat” in this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Six in Car Ablaze Fatal Crash Injuries Reported
A laterns report states a car crash at about four o clock crashed through a fence struck a tree and burst into flames. Six occupants were in the vehicle with one 16 year old boy escaping serious harm. Dead are John Malcolm 45 Mundy erect Mentone Robert Malcolm and Donald Makobey 7 with severe burns and critical condition Black 38 East Gee sustained extensive injuries and burns. Douglas Malcolm escaped and helped pull others from the burning car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Nae
Whee
Rae
Robert Malcolm
Donald Makobey
Filees Black
East Gee
Hottest January Day in Adelaide Plunges Past Century
In Adelaide today the temperature topped 100 degrees for the third time this year, reaching 108 at 2:30 pm. It tied the hottest January reading since January 22 and surpassed last year’s February 17 high of 106.6, marking the summer’s peak heat so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Adelaide Temperature Record From Anna Creek Station
J Compton of Anna Creek Station reports extreme heat in South Australia near Willian Creek. She notes shade temperatures around 1066 deg and houses reaching 121 deg, with birds dying and crows dropping. Cattle moved at night, stockmen seek shade, horses cope best, readings still near 102 deg at 10 PM amid dust and heat.
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Isd J. Compton
Anna Creek
Miss Compton
Wil-lian Creek
South Australia
Rebel Victory Threatens Loyalist Lines At Lerida Tarragona Road
Flooding opened by loyalists along the Urgel Canal disrupts the Lerida Tarragona highway used by loyalist forces in the southern sector. The Daily Telegraph reports that severing this road could breach loyalist defenses and impede Franco’s advance toward Lerida Tarragona. Government calls up loyalists turning thirty eight and youths turning eighteen in the coming months.
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Urgel Canal
Franco
Urgel
Lerida-Tarragona
Lerida
Cervers
Igualda
Barcelona
Daily Telegraph
Hendaye Cor
Tarragona
Ignition key left in lock leads to fatal car crash
In Sydney a coroner examines a Hampton accident in which Alexander Robert MacDonnell died after a car left outside the Half Way House with the ignition key in the lock was driven away by guests. Witnesses said McGill, in charge, allowed a party including MacDonnell to drive, and the car skidded after about a mile, killing him. The case cites Motor Traffic Act provisions on leaving a vehicle unattended.
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Im Cominy
McGill
Commonwealth Research Service
Sydney
Alexander Robert MacDonnell
Hampton
MacDonnell
Half-Way
Sweeney
Woman Fined Thirty Pounds in Adelaide Letter Case
Mary Gosling of Millswood was fined £30 in Adelaide Police Court for sending letters with cruel and malicious content to 17 year old Diamond Sandell of Colonel Light Gardens. Judge Muirhead noted the writer’s unbalanced state and allowed a dictation test for handwriting. Gosling must pay the fine and costs within weeks. failure to do so risks further action.
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Adelaine
Mary Goslinge
Millswond
Adelaide
Mithy Tanmace
Diamond Sandell
Exar Sitvel
Colonel Light Gardens
Muirhead
Welson Thleta
Wwatenes
B. C Mathews
Jetterins
Mainhead
Gosling
Worsening fall injures Sydney resident from hotel window
A woman plunged about 100 feet from the seventh floor of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital quarters. She sustained shocking injuries and is believed to be in critical condition as police investigate the incident. Nearby nurses and staff attempted aid but the patient was pronounced in need of urgent medical care.
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Sydney
Royal Prince Alfred Hoapital
Early Pirie Pioneer Robert Foermer 77 Dies in Hospital
The 77 year old Robert Foermer, longtime Pirie resident and father of 17, died at Pirie Hospital. Survived by widow Matron Foerner and many children, grandchildren, and extended family, with burial to follow in Pirie.
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Pirie
Pirie Hospital
Robert Benjamin Foomer
Footer
Police chase ends as suspect slips away after shots
In Sydney a man arrested after inquiries into alleged frauds jumped from a lorry during transport to the police station. Surviving several shots fired, he fled into darkness as officers pursued in a Condobolin area incident in New South Wales.
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Sydney
Middle West
New South Wales
Quicker Adelaide Darwin air service announced
Mr H Y C Thorby announced changes to the Guinea Airways Adelaide to Darwin service from next Tuesday. South bound departures from Darwin will be at 5:45 am and arrivals at Adelaide around 6:20 pm. Overnight stop shifted to Alice Springs from Oodnadatta to speed mail distribution and aid ambulance cases.
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Melbourne
H. Y. C. Thorby
Adelaide
Darwin
Guinea Airars
Alice Springs
Thorby
Chamberlain Faces Difficult Rome Visit for Italy Talks
Prime Minister Chamberlain will travel to Rome next Wednesday amid European tensions. British officials expect discussions with Mussolini on Italian independence and Spain, with Rome papers hinting at French relations and allied diplomacy.
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London
Priday N. Chamberlain
Rome
Europe
France
Jeaindine
Nes
Iterpreter
Mussalini
Chambvelain
Probaly
Brilinty
Chamberlain
Romans Sager
Berlin
Mr. Chamberlain
Spain
Mediterranean
Telegraphe
Count Chano
Wis
Cham- Twerlais
Ttaly
Feenee
Bowls Carnival at Crystal Brook Opens With Loose Entries
Local bowls carnival at Crystal Brook attracted participants from nearby clubs with warm conditions and shifting entries. Organizers report strong turnout and expect results to influence regional standings.
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Crystal Brook
Ceys
Brook
Britain backs Roosevelt speech in support of allied action
Britain's Prime Minister Chamberlain publicly endorses President Roosevelt's address to Congress. He frames it as an important contribution to parallel action among democracies and to the cause of freedom and peace. Chamberlain notes U.S. leadership and the shared aims of democracy in facing global tensions.
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Lomuun
Bray
Britain
Roosevelt
United States Congress
Chamberlain
Cnet
United Stits
Japan
Rita
Aimerican Chelon
London
United States
Lnner
Lalunde
Abreiap
Government rearmament programme review by Defence Minister
Mr G Street reviewed the rearmament programme of the Federal Government. Factories for naval cordite and cartridge cases were completed, mobile anti aircraft guns were in full production, and big shell ammunition facilities had been expanded. The image reached where orders for munitions were taken from.
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Ooress
G. Street
Defence
PIGIRON DISPUTE MELBOURNE REPORTS EXPANDED MUNITIONS PRODUCTION
The article notes the munitions supply branch doubling staffing since June 1983. At Footscray Ammunition Factory rifle and revolver ammunition production continues, while Maribyrnong begins new cordite types. Lithgow NSW continues output of rifles and Vickers machine guns for army and air force, with broader artillery ammunition plans and many respirators and armored vehicles in development.
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Dominions
Footscray
Maribyrnong
Lithgow
Ns.w
Army
Air Force
Lead Prices and Market Notation from London 1950
The record outlines fluctuating lead prices and market notations from London in 1950. It lists various bid and ask figures such as 14 18/14 and 14 18/13 with references to forward and spot terms, plus mentions of other metals and trade terms.
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Herr Hitler
Muscolini
I A Lyons
Albert Branford
Nepperby
RACER
Steward
Grimmett
John Malcolm
Mundy Erect
Mentone
Douglas Malcolm
WURSE
Mr. Foomer
Port Adatinta
Migs
Ann Paxton
Nim
Bart Tinea
Rahent Rin
Tamin Footner
Pirke
Tata
Nowellie Sevelhy
Ion
Horn
Angos Street
Adotube
Ani
Fort Pirie
Moodatty
Canank-Ment
Faeth
Tennyson
Fontner
Black Mack
Lowa
Port Augusta
Pauolher
Seemeh Miller
Willy
Hotal
Kory Feye
Yonne
Harden
Port Augusten
Mesut Thomas
Alfwrt
Clarence
Munards Station
Ste Port Muudray
William Galway Gardens
Charles Reltanu
Ken
Geeih Fumner
Trinzeywater
Mtesinines
Berry
Port Ancuata
T.watey
Mantle Street
H. Reid
Eleanor Foatner
T.J. Foatner
Terrace
Sinters
Feindins Weer
Pirin Hemelers
RF Steele
Messry
Guerin
T. Golding
Fireaters’ Lodge
A Edwarde
Fh Uarrin
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Todd and
W.ifein
Port Auguste’ Friends
Usta
F. S85
May
Tom
P. Mehsnn
Thelin
Zino
Florrie
Atom
Anil
Taentle
J. Pootmer
Gindye
Lindy
Lindy, and Hiewt
Mes
Ale
tNoun
Tl Shepherd
H.W. Tilesheke
Lola
Eifte
Glarenrs
Arthur
Gharie
Kek
Mildred
Ollie
Wink Ehihtyes
ME LY. C, Thom
Italy
Anita
Prench
My.hamberlain
Tord Halifax
Paris
Hil Feaner
Ural
Shembertoli
Roosevelts
Pigiron
London Metal Market
C . Standas
Loeward
Germany
House OF
Norman Street
Port Pirie
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