Victorian Gold Search Grants for 1000 Melbournians
A Victorian Gold Mining Development Association conference proposed using a £60,000 Federal grant to reopen goldfields, employing about 1000 men under expert supervision. The plan would divert relief funds from nonproductive work with 75 percent Melbourne unemployed and 25 percent experienced miners, plus new gas sales. Delegates will forward the proposal to the Federal Government sub committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victorian Gold Mining Development Association
Une Thersand
A. C. Meyer Maldon
Conference
Council Reconsiders Solomontown Embankment Plan
Pirie Council will adopt earthwork for Solomontown embankment to widen Main road and reduce concrete wall needs. The works committee proposed extending earth embankments along 459 yards west of the new embankment and 170 yards toward beach frontage, plus drainage and seawall adjustments. The mayor noted consultation with engineers favoring earthwork if certain ratios on the seawall shoulder were met, andOpposition leader A W Lagey reported the Public Works Commissioner offered supervision and a concrete expert if needed.
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Solomontown
Anid
W. H. Threadgold
Pirie
Beach
Solomontown Roads
Parks Street
Farmers’ Union
Main Road
Arthen
Stone Landing
A. W. Lagey
Commissioner of Public Works
Metal Market Prices in Adelaide London quotes January 28
Australian Mines and Metals Association reports London Metal Exchange quotations for January 28 with copper, lead, tin, zinc, and gold prices. Copper spot and forward values show declines while lead and zinc display mixed moves. tin and silver also show price changes and open market gold falls.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metals Association
London Metal Exchange
Mludie
Aged Prospector Missing Near Milton District
Police and relatives search rough country around Milton for James Claydon an 80 year old prospector who left Yattah a week ago to seek supposed large gold deposits. His camp was found but no trace of him.
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Sydney
Milton
James Claydon
Yattah
Claydon
Debate Over Road Improvement Reachers Concrete Wall End
The council debates the earthwork proposal with Gr Jeanes opposing the substitution of an earthen bank for a concrete wall. Lawry favors contracting to use a concrete wall for long life, while Jeanes questions the committee’s change from the engineer’s instruction. The mayor notes parking space and space for a silo inspect, and the motion to widen the road at the bottleneck carries.
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Gr. Jeanes
Bottle Neck
Jeanos
Lawry
Jeanes
Dot
Snd
Ide
Staff Farewells Mr Woodward at Pirie Smelters
About 200 staff gathered at Town Hall for a farewell to O H Woodward who leaves as general superintendent to become general manager at Broken Hill North Mine. Guests praised his leadership, unity, and modernization efforts, with Mrs Woodward and family noted.
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Town Hall
O. H. Woodward
North Mine
Broken Hill
Woodward
B Has. Axcelsior
LD. Yates
Australia
Yates
Pirie
B.hla.s
ALF
Crosa
Yatea Widnab
Ti. Yates
O. N. Woodward
Orth Mise
Broken Mill
Employment of youths and industry leaders discussed
Speakers stressed the link between capital and labor and the need to absorb unemployed youth in Pirie. They noted limited slag processing for zinc due to conditions, and optimism about world metal prices and BHA support to advance processes. Messrs. Yates and Williams were appointed general and assistant general superintendents, praised for sympathy and potential future advancement. A toast to “The New Leaders” followed.
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Br. G. &. Willams
Willams
Woodward
Australia
P. J. Walsh
Pike
Pirie
T. A. Dibdin
Woolward
L. P. Maynard
Wardang Island
RA. Burgoyne
B.H.A
Het 1
Yates and Williams
J. L. Sampson
Adelaide considers 300 mile centenary car race
The Sporting Car Club of South Australia plans a 300 mile road race with £600 prize money as part of the state centenary celebrations. A 100 guinea gift from Mr Abe Shannon would fund part of the proceeds to Angorich Soldiers Hostel. The event aims to resemble the French Grand Prix on a Willunga area bituminous circuit with road closure approval. Interstate and possibly international drivers are hoped for.
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Adelaide
Sporting Car Club of
South Australia
Abe Shannon
Angorichin
G. L. Morris
Sporting Car
Cluly
Y Willunga
One Killed and Jockeys Hurt in Caulfield Collision
A morning race at Caulfield ended in tragedy as three horses collided on the track. Jockeys suffered injuries and multiple horses were damaged or destroyed. Wantilla sustained two broken limbs and head injuries, and was euthanized. Basile On received bruises and a deep cut near a front tendon. Regulation was badly aroused, and Wantilla and Bustle On were passing Regulation when he swerved, causing Wantilla to crash through a mile gap and strike a water pipe.
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Melbourne
Caulfeld
E. Foulsham
Wantilla
Basile On
K. Bird Wockey
Bustle
Plane ban reply cites only one DHS6 in Australia
Controller of Civil Aviation Cant Johnston said only one DHS6 remained in Australia and had been denied a certificate after required technical modifications. He noted Imperial Airways DIAS VHUSS had airworthiness withdrawn due to defective landing gear and would be allowed to return to Singapore but not fly in Australia until repairs are made.
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Melbourne
England
Johnston
Civil Aviation
Australia
Imperial Airways
Singapore
Spasmodic Work Resumes at Wonthaggi Mines
Work resumed in all pits at Wonthaggi including McBride tunnel which had been idle since floods. About one hundred men are employed in the tunnel. All pits will be idle again tomorrow for a mass union meeting to decide on mixed duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wonthagel
McBride
Victorian Premier Dismisses Langism Threat in Labor Row
Melbourne report notes Sir Staley Argyle condemns Langism as a potential path for Victorian Labor. He cites New South Wales policy under J. T. Lang and warns Victorians would oppose adopting similar financial directions. He asserts Victorians are too principled to follow that course and questions the party's integrity if it becomes Lane.
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Melbourne
Tuessay
Victorian Labor Party
Labor Party
South Wales
Staley Argyle
Victoria
New South Wales
J. T. Lang
Lane
Fleetwood-Smith shines as Victoria rout NSW in Shield match
Victoria overwhelmed New South Wales by 213 runs in the Sheffield Shield as Fleetwood-Smith led the bowling with eight wickets in the match. He claimed seven for 413 in the first innings and eight for exactly 413 in the second, while McCabe top scored with 63 as Victoria defended against NSW's 178 second innings.
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Sydney
Fleetwood-Smith
New South Wales
Victoria
McCabe
Chilvers
Saminutes
Brown
Barneth
MecCormick
Fingleton
C. Peers
B. Fleetwood-smith
White
St. Barnet
C. Lee
B. Fleetwood
Yesterday's Thermometer Readings Noted
The report lists a maximum of 86.6 and a 24 hour minimum ending at 8 30 am of 62 degrees.
New Season's Record Wool Price Set by French Buyer
A new season record of 202d Ib was established at wool sales today as a French buyer bought five bales from Watcha at hat price.
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Sydney
Watcha
Adelaide Hospital wage case heard by Industrial Court
The Industrial Court in Adelaide heard an appeal by Public Service Commissioner L Hnakin against a Government Hospital Industrial Board decision from 4 September 1933. Arguments covered wage basing for porters and domestic staff, with Albert Botting detailing staff numbers, duties, leave, and selection processes at Adelaide Hospital.
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Adelaide
L. Hnnakin
Public Service Commissioner
Government Hospitale Industrial Board
President Kelly
W C. Gillespie
Crown Law Department
Public Service
F. K. Nicals
Australian Government Workers’ Association
Gillespie
Adelaide Hospital
Albert Edward Botting
Botting
Nicass
Inspector General of Hospitals
Spitter
Pew
Thoughtful Gift to Daily Paid Employes Highlights Leadership
Mr Woodward praised the cordial relationship with daily paid employes and noted his patient hearing for union executives. He spoke of balanced justice and regret over Carewell, asking Mr Hugh Sammerton to proceed with care and forward steps.
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J. L. Palmear
Mr. Woodward
Carewell
Hugh Sammerton
Codward
Departure of General Superintendent Woodward
Mr Woodward ends his term as general superintendent at Pirie Works amid tributes from Mr Summerston and workers. He praises open door discussions, cites absence of arbitration, thanks staff for loyal support, and receives three cheers as the ceremony closes.
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Summerton
Woodward
Sr. Woodward
Pirie
Lnesque
Tim
Superioten
Lewis defends self in manslaughter case on dangerous Anzac Highway claim
Frank Lewis bookmaker testifies in the Criminal Court that Anzac Highway is dangerous at night after a collision with Johns at St Leonard's on December 4. He says he drove on the crown, kept to the left near the ice, and that visibility and night driving on the road contribute to risk. He recalls drinking two beers and disputes sharply cutting across the road or riding near cyclists.
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Adelaide
H. Lewis
Criminal Court
Francis John ‘Johnns
Norwood
St. Leonard's
Anzac Highway
Lewis
Johns
Haying
Lewton
Gar Om Anane
Godden’ Ciycle
Pirie Council Moves To Ban Beach Dogs After Nuisance
At a Pirie Municipal Council meeting Mayor addressed disturbances caused by dogs roaming Solomontown Beach. Council discussed bylaw options, solicitor guidance, and Harbors Board approval, with plans to draft a bylaw and present it to Parliament for two months. The move aims to curb dog disturbances and protect beachgoers.
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Sweeney
Ounell
Counell
Coueil
Harbors Board
Dr. Deffey
Solomon
Town Beach
Ur. Coffey
Parks and Highways Committee
House of Assembly
Coffey
Jennea
Safe blown at Clare station prompts theft spree
Clare police report thieves blew open three safes at Clare Railway Station, stealing £418 after dark. The gang, linked to prior raids at Tao-Unda and other sites, used dogs to transport wheat from the area. Detective Nicholls and mounted constables are investigating amid a string of recent seed and safe-cracking incidents in the district.
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Clare
Thiev
Tao- Unda
McBride
Nicholls
Wundersitz and
Clarke
Fintrapoditan
Perry Wins Title in New Zealand Tennis Championship
Wellington report states F. J. Perry of Great Britain defeated A. A. Kay of Victoria 6 2, 6 3 to win the final of the New Zealand tennis championship in Wellington on Tuesday. The match marked a decisive victory for Perry over Kay in straight sets.
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Perry
New Zealand
Wellington
F. J. Perry
Great Britain
A. A. Kay
Victoria
Ceylin Street incident ends in fine for insult to police
Vivian Jones of Prospect Gardens was fined 10 shillings in Hindmarsh Court after calling constables O'Sullivan and Dinan at the Excelsior Hotel a pair of coppers. Sgt Daly prosecuted, stating the insult to police.
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Adelaide
Ceylin Street
Brompton
Vivian Jones
Prospect Gardens
Hindmarsh
Sgt. Daly
O'Sullivan
Dinan
Excelsior Hotel
Jones
Pirie Town Council hears farewells and new duties
Personal notes report Mr EE Garrett resuming duties as town clerk after annual leave. Pirie Police Court met with Messrs Blight and Goode present. Mrs H A Doyle to undergo operation at Pirie Hospital. A Pirie Town Council meeting saw Mayor W M Threadgold and others in attendance as farewell plans for O A Woodward were announced. a social gathering was arranged for tonight with hopes of broad citizen turnout.
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A. N. Lewis
Yates
Woodward
Hans Heysen
R. Wells
Pirie
Solomontown Beach
Threadgold
EE. Garrett
J. G. Sweeney
Tim
Sweeney
Bondi
New Sout Wales
H. A. Doyle
Goode Road
Pirie Hospital
Pirie Town Covsell
W. M. Threadgold
Ald Fitzgerald
Hovis
Pavitch
Watts
W. A1
Threadgeld
Pirie Council
Loditcwes
O. A. Woodward
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Solomontown Embankment
Earthwork
Farmers’ Union Ofice
Crystal Broook
Engineering and Water Supply Department
Ald
Davis
Abe Eeamed
Ma Courtly
Partich
Day
Metal Markets
Earth
Dr. Dey
Watson
Time & True
OF His Word
Wood- Ward
Oneral
O Pirie
Thal
Co-operative Council
Sick and Accident Fund
A. Shepley
Wonthaggi
Labor
Nsw
I cc
Bowting
Frank
Sturt Bridge
Rea
Mr. EE. Garrett
Messrs
W. L. Blight
A. Mal. Goode
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