Hopeful Turn in Council Dispute Promises Resolution
Recent talks between the town council and employees sparked a more promising outlook for resuming full services. A conference at the town hall was set for this morning with council and employee representatives, while power station staff returned to duty and town hall, memorial oval, and cemetery attendants prepared to resume. State president of the Australian Workers' Union, T. R. Smith, hurried to Pirie for a decisive meeting, with expectations Monday morning to end the impasse that halted council services since Tuesday lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Smith
Australian Workers’ Union
Pirie
Corporation
Industrial Court
Ant
A. H. Weschick
Conference Offer Sparks Resumption of Work Plan
Mr Smith attended the resumed meeting where officials urged a conference with the council to restart work. A response directed town hall authorities to resume duties by Saturday morning and set a 4 o clock conference at the town hall the next day with all electrical workers and caretakers returning to duty. The men quickly agreed to the terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. L. Davis
Aw.u
Town Hall
Memorial Oval
Veerihat
Power House
Mayor Mt Threadgold Sees End To Local Dispute
Late yesterday Mayor Ww Mt Threadgold voiced optimism that the dispute was near resolution. He noted calmer sentiment as the day’s events reduced tensions, with inquiries indicating interest from trotting and cricket groups about their Saturday plans.
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Esterday
Mt. Threadgold
Not Going to Adelaide Labor Conference Report
A speaker discusses missing the Adelaide Labor Conference due to trouble, stating duty to stay ready at 8 o clock Monday morning in case of any hitch. He hopes for a return to normal conditions and that the week starts smoothly.
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Adelaide
Rifle match at Pike Light Horse on home range
Yesterday's temperature max 76.8 and min 8.30 am. notable readings include Wandearah 62, Valencia Gardens 113, Johns 85, Mertens 25, and 30 points at Cockey's Crossing. Pike Light Horse to fire four life matter against Gladstone troop at 2 pm on the home range. Uniforms not required for team members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Button
Wandearah
H. H. Baker
Valencia Gardens
Mr. Johns
W. Mertens
Cockey’s Crossing
Pike Light Horse
Gladstone
Homburg Pushes Bill To Cancel Drunken Drivers Licences
Adelaide Friday. MLC Homburg urged reintroduction of a bill to empower the Minister to cancel licences of drunken or reckless drivers. He argued once a driver is proven a road danger the licence should be removed and the court should not be sole decider. He noted ministers issue licences and should revoke them, citing recent cases and public opinion rising against such drivers.
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Adelaide
RH. Homburg
M.L.C
Mr. Homburg
Buller
123 Points of Rain at Valencia Gardens
Mr. J. A. Hector of Valencia Gardens Lower Broughton reported recording 123 points of rain on the Commonwealth gauge last night in Valencia Gardens.
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Valencia Gardens
J. A. Hector
Lower Broughton
Davis Sanguine On Amicable Settlement At Conference
Mr. Davis spoke with the dispute committee at the A W U office and with Mr. Smith. He confirmed a statement from the town hall and voiced optimism that an amicable settlement would be reached at this morning’s conference. Mr. Smith will attend and may return to the city in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
A.W.U. Offee
Smith
Tie
Town Hall
Pirie Trades and Labor Council Backs Men in Strike
The Pirie Trades and Labor Council met to discuss representations on the municipal employee strike. President M. Sly chaired. motions were carried unanimously backing the corporation employees in their fight to keep current conditions and blaming the corporation committee for prolonging the dispute by not presenting the workers' request to resume work to the full council.
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Pirie Trades and Labor Council
M. Sly
Man and wife blown to pieces at Lidcombe
A violent explosion at Lidcombe early today killed Alfead Ernest Smith, 53, a union organizer, and his wife Mary Ann Smith, 21. Police believe the blast was linked to Smiths union activities, while three children and a friend escaped with shock. The event shook the trades union movement in New South Wales.
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Lidcombe
Sydney
Alfead Ernest Smith
Lidwate
Union Organeer
Mary Ann Smith
Jary
Smith
Trades Union
Uient
Leon Weganiser
Snansley
Bede Street
Affter Smith
Mildred Smith
Patricia
Alfred
Linda Grimts Ot
Mrs. Smith
Explosion at Sulth House Kills Mr and Mrs Smith
Screams followed a blast as a bomb wrecked the Sulth home waking Mrs Smith and their daughters. Police, led by a detective patrol, seized debris including twisted bolts and screws for examination. Explosives expert Stanley Parsons assisted in sifting wreckage to determine the device used.
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Bell
Lidecube
Serless
Nhu
Stanley Parsons
Ehtetise
Explosives Department
Mr. Smith
Six dead in Nobel explosives factory disaster in Scotland
A massive blast at the Nobel explosives factory in Irvine Ayrshire Scotland kills six people, including a woman. The mixing house and magazine were destroyed, windows blown out miles away, and panic spread as a second blast sent flames across the sky. Twelve injured, not seriously.
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Faptory
Wdevr
Ayrshire
Hve
No Match Monday Cancelled Jamestown Visit
Ar i Tucker secretary of Pirie Thsiriet Association received a teverum from Jamestown cancelling a planned visit by the team on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar i Tucker
Pirie Thsiriet Association
Teverum
Jamestown
T Hat Team
Mondigy
Proposal to Have Assault Cases Decided by Magistrates
An Adelaide case notes a proposal to move certain assault offenses from the Criminal Court to magistrates. A lawyer argues serious assault could be tried by magistrates if penalties are capped, potentially saving court time and costs while maintaining proper accountability. The plan would align magistrate powers with other felonies and reduce police witness travel.
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Tustiew Napier
Wade
Adelaide
Bre
Mapistrates
Mr Leonard Foster Pirie West Dies After Collision
The seriously injured Leonard Foster Pirie West, admitted Thursday evening after a Terrace collision, died before 2 am. He suffered a broken left leg, arm, broken ribs and severe shock. His son Sam Foster arrived from Tron Knob. a daughter Mrs. F Ridley, of remains.
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Leonard Foster Pirie West
Foster
Sam Foster
Pirie
Tron Knob
F. Ridley
Local Hospital Roundup Shows Residents Admitted and Transferred
Mr O S Cunningham admitted to medical ward as Mrs Joyce Pelham of Ellen Street travels to Sydney for Federation of Hospital events. Several Pirie residents recover, with updates on Mr G G Blorders honorary vice consul and Mr Bruce Benn’s return. Ward patients include Mr A C Fiebig and Mr Ichiboean in the surgical ward. appendicitis operations planned for Mr Arthur Hillberg, midshipman from barque Winterhude, at Pirie Hospital. Mr Ray Collins admitted for appendicitis. T R Smith visits on AUW business. Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League sees M M B Middleton appointed in his stead. L C Moody of Miller Allan acts as Pirie agent for Adelaide flight that did not land.
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O. S. Cunningham
Joyce Pelham
Ellen Street
G.G
Ray Collins
Pirie Hopital
T. R. Smith
Australian Workers’ Union
Pirie
Adelaide
Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League Australia
M. M. B. Middleton
L. C. Moody
Miller Analla
Eden Says League Must Face Unsettled World Events
In a public League Council meeting opening its 100th session, British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden urged realism. He warned the League cannot advance while ignoring troubling events, affirmed Britain's support and urged use of League machinery to pursue peace and international cooperation.
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Waneva
Anthony Eden
League Council
Eden
League
Mr. Eden
Ae Rose
Britain
His
Peace and security principles of the League quoted
The text states the League’s founding principles aim to promote international cooperation and peace under international law. His Majesty's Government affirms these ideals and believes true peace, orderly progress, and prosperity depend on all nations respecting law and cooperating.
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League
Peterborough Pars Railway Transfer Ends Long Service
Mr James V Moran has transferred to the Adelaide division after 44 years in South Australian Rail at Peterborough and has begun duty at Islington. Mrs Moran and family will join later. Peterborough Municipal Band members bid farewell to Ron Hoffman and W Hoffman as H A Tavender presided.
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James V. Moran
Adelaide
Peterborough
Islington
Ron Hoffman
Hon Hoffman
H. A. Tavender
W. Hoffman
Tavender
Ron
Former cricketers criticize Australia's test team
Melbourne Friday reports a panel of ex players calling Australia’s test team bowling weak if wet conditions occur in England. They advocate adding Grimmett Ebeling Gregory, defend Barnes as keeper, and debate Rigg over Brown or Fingleton.
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Melbourne
Australia
A. E. Liddicutt
England
Gregory
Let Darling
Grimmett
Ebeling
Mary
Canon Hughes
The
View Jan
Edgar Mayne
Rigg
Brown
Fingleton
Barnes
J.D. Scott
Hassett
Ward
Goummett
Televised Practice Possible For Australian Cricketers
May Be Televised Fleetwood Smith withdrawn from Victorian team to play South Australia on Edw 34. M W Rayson of Collingwood to replace. MCC suggested BBC style telecast of Australian Test cricketers practice before England tour. Board of Control authorized manager to arrange. General practice matches in Melbourne addressed.
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Melbourne
Fleetwood-Smith
South Australia
M. W Rayson
Collingwood
British
Bronze Age Relics Unearthed in Milan Explorer Dig
Remains of a prehistoric pile, believed to be about 4000 years old, were unearthed in Milan during an excavation. Local figures, including Patterson, noted the discovery amid the ongoing special project titled Recorder Special Cables. Further details pending official analysis and dating.
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Milan
Enelines
League at low ebb as speakers critique powers
Mr. Wellingon Koo of China declares the League’s prestige and authority at a historic low. M. Litvinoff of Russia delivers sharp criticisms toward unnamed aggressor states. Mr. Jordan of New Zealand affirms faith in Covenant ideals despite recent turmoil. M. Delbos of France notes broader impact of the Spanish Civil War beyond a local conflict.
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Wellingon Koo
China
League
M. Litvinoff
Russia
Germany
Italy
Japan
Jordan
New Zealand
Minesweeper Hazard Damaged in Portland Harbor Incident
A damaged naval minesweeper Hazard entering Portland Harbor struck shallow water and required towing to her moorings as efforts continued to assess and secure the vessel's condition. The incident disrupted harbor traffic and prompted an inspection by naval authorities.
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London
Hazard
Portland Harbor
Crystal Lodge No. 25 installs six-month officers
The Worthy Sitting Primo and officers of Crystal Lodge No. 25 of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes were installed for the next six months at Crystal Brook by J G Megaw K.O.M. and Provincial Grand Lodge officers. New officers include R. Knages and others, with Schultz K.O.M. serving as senior officer.
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Crystal Lodge No
Order of Buffaloes
Crystal Brook
J G. Megaw
K.O.M
Bros. Fj
Schultz
R. Knages
Kom
City
Moslem to Wed Catholic Lodge Sees Notable Marriage Plan
Marshal L Strawbridge Kost G Chamberlain O Berson C F Meira S P Giy Tyler A G ee GP Gily a Bain K O M City Treasurer City Registrar Valentine City Constable Gum City Walter endure harmony by Bros Roworth Whitelsw Bennett McKsy supper after lodge. Recovntations on Bro Venning who Rady weho fs ving St Brook Visitors members treai pie Broken Hin 8 Adelaide Timer Murbsy fodges.
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L. Strawbridge
Kost
G. Chamberlain
O. Berson
C.F Meira
S.P
Giy Tyler
A. G
Gily A Bain
K.O.M
Valentine
Gum
Walter
Bros. Roworth
Whitelsw
Bennett
McKsy
Bro
Venning
Broken
Adelaide
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MR. L. Foster
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Pirie West
A. C. Fiebig
Pirie Hospital
Ichiboean
C. P. Mur
Simpson Street
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Port Germein
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Patterson
Buffalo Lodge
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