French Police Reform Hinted Amid Stavisky Riot Debates
Paris reports of the Stavisky affair hearings show Prime Minister Chautemps proposing police and judiciary reform after Socialist attacks. Debates triggered mass protests at the Chamber of Deputies with police clashes, hundreds arrested, and calls for the resignation of Prefect Chiappe as Socialists and Communists pressure for change.
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Paris
Stavisky
Chamber of Deputies
Bayonne Bank
M. Chautemps
M. Chiappe
Pars
Chiappe
Slavisky
National Police
Surde
Scotland Yard
Chisppe
Pouce
Tragic Death Ride Inquest Details Crash on Willings Hill
Adelaide inquest heard James Richard Carey describe his efforts to halt a car after brake failure while descending Willings Hill on January 1. The vehicle sped into a fence, killing Miss Mary Veronica Moran and Peter Richard Carey. Julia Maria Carey and Austin Carey survived with minor injuries. Open verdict returned as cause of Peter Carey’s death cited by coroner A. S. Blackburn.
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Adelaide
Raphid
Willings Hill
James Richard Carey
Mile-End
Carey
Mary Veronica Moran
Henley
Beach Road
Mile End
Peter Richard Carey
Julia Maria Carey
Austin Carey
Peter Carey
Calvary Hospital
A. S. Blackburn
Ford Millions Revealed In Banking Enquiry
Washington Priday reports Mr. Fisel Ford told the Seaste banking enquiry committee today that the Ford Company held 424 million dollars in Detroit banks before the February crash, with only 410 million recovered.
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Washington
Priday
Fisel Ford
Seaste Banking Enquiry
Ford Company
Detroit
Man Killed by Motor Truck in Melbourne Crash
Melbourne police report Walter Brown a 42 year old man of Red Hill died from injuries after a motor truck he was cranking suddenly started crushing his head between his own vehicle and another truck yesterday. The fatal incident occurred yesterday in Red Hill suburb.
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Melbourne
Walter Brown
Flusterer
Red Hill
Boilermaker James Wedgers Falls at Smelters Injures Self
James Wedgers of Senate Road Pirie West employed as a boilermaker at the Smelters fell while working yesterday morning sustaining severe bruises to head shoulders and legs He was removed to his home by motor ambulance and late last night his condition was reported satisfactory.
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James Wedgers
Senate Road
Pirie West
Praise for Australian Museums Reveals Global Standing
London reports from the Museum Association highlight Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide collections as rivals to major world sites, with only the largest museums surpassing them. The dispatch notes prestigious holdings across Australian galleries and emphasizes international regard for these institutions.
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Recorder
London
Museum Association
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Air Dash Early Morning Landing At Pirie From Kimba
A seaplane chartered to clash with W A Mackay landed at Port Pirie from Kimba in the early hours. Captain H C Miller piloted the three-hop flight to Sydney then Mildura, refuelling briefly in Pirie where H I George and J Deakin of Vacuum Oil met the aircraft. Mackay, en route from Sydney to Fremantle, met Alexander Shaw, chairman of P&O and British India, during the visit to Australia.
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Pee Place
W. A. ‘Mackay
MacDonald, Hamilton & Co
Cedung
Sydney
Port Pirie
Kimba
Mackay
Perth
H.C. Miller
Adelaide
Pirie
Vacuum Ot Company
Capt. Miller
H. 1. George
Piri
Eluer, Smith & Co
J. Deakin
Vacuum Oil Company
Mildura
Fremantle
Mexander Shaw
P Snd 0
British India Steam Navigatin
Australia
Woman Faces Murder Charge in Chicago Court
Dr. Alice Wynekoop stands trial in Chicago on a charge of murdering her daughter in law. Disorderly curiosity seekers stormed the courtroom at opening, prompting the judge to clear the Miēcourt area and exclude the crowd for the remainder of the trial.
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Chicago
Alice Wynekoop
Miecourt
Antarctic ship sighting sparks open passage doubt
A Jacob Ruppert message reports four vessels seen steaming for Lite America along a track once barred by a formidable tee pack. The Antarctic expedition teams wonder if an open back passage into the sea has been found as Commander Byrd remains puzzled by the development.
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New York
Jacob Ruppert
Lite America
Ose Sea
Byrd
Flood Havoc in Mendoza
Flood devastates Mendoza area in Buenos Aires region as authorities report over 100 people affected and ongoing rescue efforts. Local officials warn of rising water and potential further damage. Emergency crews coordinate evacuations and relief supplies for affected residents.
Shield Cricket S A Bowled For 184 In Shield Match
South Australia were dismissed for 184 in their Sheffield Shield game against Queensland. Richardson top scored with 67 as Queensland reached 87 for 1 at stumps. Hornibrook bowled well, but Oxenham and Yeates shared several wickets as South Australia folded after a 60 over day. Queensland trail by 57 runs with one wicket down in their chase.
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Brisbane
Queensland
South Australia
Special Tax on Liquor Vote Shaped by War Debts
The Senate defeated yesterday’s measure imposing a jury tax on counties in default of war debts but unanimously approved a bill ensuring financial transactions with foreign governments in default. The Recorder notes the action Friday as part of wartime finance debates.
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Senate
Australian Air Force to Receive Specialized Tanker Planes
Special cables indicate Hawker planes will be ordered for the Australian Air Force. Planes will perform varied duties with a limited fleet and will not mirror English counterparts though they are likely to include the main features.
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London
Australan Air Force
Collision Near Butler's Bridge Leaves Rider Hurt
Stanley Fisher of Pirie West was admitted to Port Pirie Hospital after colliding with a dray while riding a bicycle near Butler's Bridge. He sustained severe lacerations to a leg a shoulder and finger and suffered shock. A passing motorist transported him to the hospital where his condition was stated as satisfactory late last night.
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Stanley Fisher
W. Greenwood
May Street
Pirie West
Port Pirie Hospital
Butler's Bridge
Air
Fisher
Pirle
Pisher
Lindrum Declines Cup Return Without Defeat
Lindrum today received a message from the secretary of the Billiards Control asking if he would defend the title. He replied that he would not return the cup until he was beaten and that a rival must win the title first.
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Melbourne
Palter Lindrum
the Billiards Control
Lindrum
Championship Not Always In England Says Champion
The champion argued that winning back the title would require traveling to Australia and that it is unfair to expect the championship to always be played in England.
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Australia
England
Britain and France trade quotas expected to shift
A report states France will restore its full quotas on a broad range of British goods in a few days. Australia faces higher tariffs, and France may use the restored quotas as leverage to seek reductions from Australia. The move signals renewed bargaining dynamics in postwar trade relations.
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London
France
Australia
Britain
Weather record: high 939 and low 70
Yesterday’s maximum reached 939 while the 24 hour minimum ended at 8 30 am on the same day with a reading of 70. This brief meteorological note records temperature extremes for the period.
Naval seaplanes complete record long distance flight
A squadron of six naval seaplanes, which left San Francisco for Honolulu yesterday, arrived this afternoon, completing the longest formation hop in history.
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Canton
Honolulu
San Francisco
Windjammer lovers wed at Port Gemen Archdeacon to perform
Archdeacon E M Dunn will marry Mise Barbara Strachey and Mr Clay Hultin aboard the L Avenir, voyage to Port Victoria. The ceremony in Port Germein on Tuesday marks a romance begun at sea with a bridesmaid, best man, and Finnish groom. The couple plan a long honeymoon, settling in Helsinki.
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Port Germein
Archdeacon Dunn
Isle
Soret Sity
Eben
Pirie
E. M. Dunn
Mise Barbara Strachey
Clay Hultin
Tuseday
L’avenir
Port Victoria
Archdeacon Dung
Adelaide
Finland
South Australia
Silemme
Fock German
Russ Strachey
Mr. Maltin
L'Avenir
Hultin
Miss Strachey
Lady Astor
Lytton Strachey
Hultin Ils
Jance
Mancee
Port Lincoln
Smithy Hops Off for New Plymouth Flight
Weather favorable for the Tasman flight as Sir Charles Kingsford Smith departs Melbourne aboard the Suthers Crose bound for New Plymouth New Zealand. Capt. Taylor assists and John Stannage handles wireless. the journey includes 18 stops and is expected to take about 14 4 hours.
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Mellbourne
Charles Kingsford Smith
Richmond
Prosom
New Plymouth
New Zealand
Porrow
Taylor
John Stannage
Victoria's Interest Bill Statement by Premier Argyle
Premier Sir Stanky Argyle replied to Mr Butler noting Victoria's high interest bill and proposing separate review of loan interest. He said states benefited from a 22 percent cut in internal loan interest, but Victoria lagged on external conversions and did not receive £50,000 Commonwealth compensation this financial year.
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Melbourne
Butler
South Australia
Victoria
Stanky Argyle
American Boxers For Australia
New York Friday Charles Leas of the National Sporting Club will sail from San Francisco for Australia on January 7 with a team of eight American pugilists aboard Special Cables.
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New York
Charles Leas
National Sporting Club
Francisco
Australia
Residents and visitors stay at Pirie hotels
Mr. FP L Turner arrived in Pirie yesterday and is lodged at Barriot hotel. Mrs. T Johnson returned to Pirie and stays at herder hotel. Mrs. Freeman of Adelaide and her daughter are at Federal hotel. Mr. A Lame and Mr. J Newmarch plus Mr. E Newmarch attend Royal Exchange Hotel. Mr. Kearne of Elder's Trustee and Executor Company at Barrier Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J Black of Adelaide arrived yesterday. M Betless of Port Pirie Savings Bank transfers to Adelaide. J Edwards of Solomontown in Pirie Hospital unchanged. A Kellie and A Condell of South Australian Railways lodged at Royal Exchange. A V Thomas and A Wheslland of Prepitery Limited in Pirie yesterday. Mrs J A Barter at Thbourne Chamber Commerce yesterday, staying at Royal Exchange Hotel.
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FP. L
Piri
Barriot Jotel
A. Lame
Pirie
J. Newmarch
Vacuum Oil Company
E. Newmarch
Royal Exchange Hotel
Mr. Kearne
Elder's
Barrier Hotel
J. Black
Adelaide
J. Edwards
Solomontown
Piri Hospital
A. Kellie
A. Condell
South Australian Railways
Wen
Tet Piste
A. V. Thomas
A Wheslland
Prepitery Limited
Royal Exchange
Public Servants Demand Restored Salary Cut
Workers rally as public servants press for restoration of salary cuts, urging authorities to reinstate previously reduced pay and avert further financial strain amid cost of living pressures.
First Betting Shop Tattersalls Club Opens Today Rush
Tattersalls Club prepares for a busy day as the first betting shop activity begins. Members and visitors gather for wagering amid a new rush of excitement at the historic venue.
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Tattersalls Club
Tattersalls Club bets crowd heavy tomorrow at first registered shop
Crowds expected as Tattersalls Club rushes to complete preparations for a large betting day in Grenfell Street basement. Officials aim to accommodate public and club members with expanded facilities, predicting over a thousand people may gather at the venue.
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Adelaide
Tattersalls Club
Grenfell Street
Tattersalls
Public Service Federation to seek salary restoration
Australia wide move by public servants seeks restoration to 1929 salaries and access to the Commonwealth Arbitration Court. Mr Byrne says State bodies will urge their governments to press Premiers at the Melbourne conference next month to restore the 22 percent cut.
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Adelade
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Byrne
Australian Public Service Federation
Melbourne
Migrant settlers in Katandra plan return to England
Migrant settlers in the Katandra district will return to England after receiving government compensation and saving to pay their fares. They prefer to seek jobs in England at spring’s start rather than invest compensation in unproductive blocks.
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Melbourne
Katandra
England
Fourth tennis test team chosen in Australia
Australian selectors rest McGrath for the fourth Test against England in Adelaide on February 2. The chosen team features Crawford, Quist, Hopman, and Turnbull.
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Melbourne
McGrath
England
Adelaide
Crawford
Quist
Hopman
Turnbull
Textile strike still on in New South Wales mills
In Sydney on Friday the New South Wales Manufacturers Association resolved to stand by the award of the Federal Arbitration Court and oppose any union demands if needed. The strike at the Goulham and Orange mills of Australian Textiles Limited remains unsettled.
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Sydney
New South Wales Manufacturers’ Association
Federal Arbitration Court
Unis
Goulham and
Orange Mills
Australian Textiles Limited
White Australia essential says Dr Grenfell Price
In Adelaide Dr Grenfell Price principal of St Mark's College argues white settlement must be preserved. He cites poor sail and notes cattle-raising likely the only viable industry in North Australia. He warns that retaining White Australia is essential to the Commonwealth and discusses aboriginal labor in cattle work and union arbitration impacts.
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Elaide
Grenfell Price
Coordination of Social Services Conference in Melbourne
The conference on Commonwealth and state social services will be held in Melbourne on February 1 attended by delegates from the Commonwealth Victorian New South Wales and South Australian governments to discuss coordination and policy.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Stele Social Services
Victorian
New South Wales
South
Police raid house uncovers counterfeiting set up in Adelaide
Police in Lower North Adelaide raided a residence and allegedly found a ready counterfeiting plant. Four suspects two men and two girls aged 19 and 46 were arrested on charges of possessing counterfeit coining implements and housebreaking. Suspects are from Melbourne recent arrival. Police seized foreign silver coins spoons and moulds for two shilling pieces.
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Adelaide
Lower North
Charert
Chareet
Yourert
Melbourne
Atria
Pest Ns
Nairne
Leon Aming Duleh
Paris
Attack on Italian Was It Work of Black Hand Gang
Police investigate an assault on an Italian immigrant amid rising tensions in the city. Officials consider connections to the Black Hand gang as possible motive while aiding victims and examining potential suspects. Local residents await results from ongoing inquiries and public safety statements.
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Black Hand
Government vows crackdown amid Black Hand terror rumors
Reports allege the Black Hand gang may be linked to the Halon Di San attack near Snithfall Queensland. The government intends to act decisively if the rumors prove true, with deportation considered as a possible measure to suppress district terrorism.
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Snithfall
Queensland
Tt Ie
Thy
Struck Down by Wellington Vehicle Fatality
In Wellington New Zealand a Sydney man Mr Ran Smith was killed when a van struck the propeller of Weightneut C. T. P. Uim's monoplane Faith in Australia at Wancatuj. Smith, who had come to act as a buck et seller, failed to clear as the propeller began to revolve.
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Wellington
N.Z
Priday
Ran Smith
Sydney
Weightneut C. T. P. Uim
Australia
Wancatuj
Smith
New Zealand
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Lonerean
B. Yeates
Ryan
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Fee
Yeates
Collins
Lunible
Walker
Gable
Oxenham
Piwet
Cook
Mob
AD Allen
B. Grimmett
Andrews
Otte Wiekel
U.S. Senate
Hawker
Pirie Hospital
Walter Lindrum
Clemax
Margaret Brenton
Glenelg
Percy Grainger
Tasman
Southern Cross
Mr. Butler
T. Johnson
Piri Joverday
Edera Jotel
M. Betless
Port Pir
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J. A. Barter
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Bo Pirie
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