Shocking domestic tragedy in Enfield
A 43-year-old man murdered his wife and three children and injured a seven-year-old, then took his own life. Police say the killer's mind may have hinged on facing the charge of stealing. the family was found in bed with a suspected blunt tool and a razor. Names listed: Werbert Perkins, Plorenge Rose Perkins, Vera Avis Perkins, Laurel Perkins, Marshall Perkins.
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Sydney
Enfield
Vera Avis Perkins
Laurel Perkins
Marshall Perkins
Torkins
Avlion
Man Struck by Flying Saw in Adelaide Tragedy
Emil Eckhoff 26 of Stuart Street was severely injured when a circular saw broke during work. A flying blade struck his head, caused fatal brain injuries, and Eckhoff died at Port Adelaide Casualty Hospital. Fellow worker Henry Slavey also injured as the saw shattered.
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Adelaide
Emil Eckhoff
Stuart Street
Port Adelaide
Eckhof
Nina Swamp
Eckhart
Eckhort
Hs Ison
Henry Slavey
Eekhoff
Cyclist Killed At Port Augusta In Automobile Collision
Stirling trend to at night Herbert Edward Puddy of Fort Augusta died after colliding with a motor car near Davenport Bail while cycling alone. He was taken to Port Augusta Hospital where he died soon after admission. An inquest will be held tomorrow by Meo WAL Rattneyor.
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Port Augusta
Stirling
Herbert Edward Puddy
Fort Augusta
Tie
Port Augusta Hospital
Davenport Bail
Paddy
P. A. Giles
McConnell
McCulloch
Dr. Young
Tauly
May I present my wife to you Heavens no I have one
A curt aside turns a social moment into a claim of possessive exclusivity as the speaker dismisses the notion of introducing a companion, signaling a humorous or brusque swipe at propriety in a domestic exchange.
Not Afraid of Bandits in Melbourne
Allen Nickless, 16, of West Brunswick, faced three bandits at his mother Ada Nickless’s Melbourne grocery. At a levelled revolver he hurled a suitcase, fought one attacker, and alerted police after the trio fled with Mrs Nickless held briefly. The overnight holdup ended without capture.
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Melbourne
Allen Nickless
West Brunswick
Nickless
Ada Nickless
Allen
Linenta
Engineers Freed in Moscow Move Ends Soviet British Embargo
Vickers engineers Thornton and Macdonald freed from prison in Moscow and Britain lifts embargo on Soviet goods. Soviet counter embargo withdrawn and talks to conclude a new treaty will begin. Released men stay at the British Embassy overnight and depart for England tomorrow escorted to the frontier by the Consul.
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London
Vickers
Thornton and
Macdonald
Moscow
Britain
England
Ulm Delayed in Persian Gulf Engine Trouble Forces Down
Ulm remains delayed in the Persian Gulf after an in flight engine failure forced a precautionary landing. The attempt to set a record from Australia to England is nearly abandoned as the crew faces uncertain progress and awaits further reports.
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Bagdad
Well Dressed Rogues in Pirie Cheque Roundup
In Port Pirie, Harold Frederick Stone of Adelaide was fined and sentenced to nine months in jail for passing a £5 cheque with insufficient funds, unlawful possession of six spirit measures, and insufficient lawful means of support. His friend William Luke Farrell, also from Adelaide, was fined £5 for unlawful possession and vagrancy. The case, before Messrs. S. J. Warren and J. Edwards with Inspector Johns prosecuting, included Stone’s admission of prior convictions and details of cheque passing at a local radio shop, with Stone claiming limited funds and a partly funded account.
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Harold Frederick Stone
Adelaide
Port Pirie
William Luke Farrell
Stone
Messrs
S. J. Warren
Edwards
Inspector Johns
Bruce Benn
National Bank
Benn
Neon
Mr. Benn
Pirie
Kingsford Smith fails to locate missing Christina Fraser
Sydney Sunday. Charles Kingsford Smith in the Southern Cross conducted nearly ten hours of air search for the missing collier Christina Fraser but found no trace. Capt. Sundercombe suggested the vessel may have drifted toward New Zealand at about 15 miles daily, potentially placing wreckage within the search area if the ship broke up. No sightings since Koranui sighting off Gabo Island last Saturday.
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Sydney
Charles Kingsford Smith
Southern Cross
Christina Fraser
Sundercombe
Navigation Department
New Zealand
North Australia
Point Cook
Gabo Island
Harmony Row Delights packed Austral Theatre crowd
Theatres packed on Saturday night as George Wallace marquee acts drew laughter at Austral Theatre. Wallace’s facial expressions and timing sparked wild mirth while the audience roared at his premier routines. Harmony Row promises more laughs as the show screens again tomorrow.
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George Wallete
Prines
Austral Theatre
Sun Barrons
George Wallace
Geores Wallies
George
Boots for Pirie Needy Describes Boot Aid Plan
Port Pirie will receive footwear for needy women through the Unemployment Relief Council. The mayoress Mrs Threaidzold announced limited supply due to high demand and weather. The order will be placed with three manufacturers, with delivery in two to three weeks to Pirie.
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Threaidzold
Efildeen
Port Pirie
Unemployment Relief Council
Thriulsold Sali
Uist
Adelaide
Pirie Tee
Mr Lacey Silent On Political Rumor
Mr Lacey avoided discussing a circulating political rumor yesterday. The rumor linked him to the Barlsmentiey and Lang parties, but sources say he does not take it seriously and offered no formal comment.
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MR. Lacey
A OW. Lacey
Heypsitlin
Gladstone District Council Election Results and Unopposed Winners
Gladstone district council results from yesterday show Hadstone North Ward lines with Harris 31 and Bennet 1. Kat Ward Flinn led Jones 30 to 14. Elected unopposed were W. S. Bennett, J. Ro Potter, GM Black, MOH Page, and A Leo.
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Tadsfont
Gladstone
Counel
Hadstone North
Harris
Bennet
Gladstone Kat
Flinn
Jones
W. 5S. Bennett
J. Ro Potter
Black
Moh
Page
A Leo
Football Not Slipping Back Says Northern Areas Visit
Speakers at the civic reception for the Northern Areas Football Association in Pirie Town Hall discounted claims that Australian football was deteriorating. Mayor W H Threadgold praised the team, urged more matches, andcredited ground conditions and umpire L P Sandvry. Officials A Wy Lacey and S J Nancarroy defended football spirit, while captain J Satier and visiting players asserted football remained strong and beneficial to players and the sport.
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Northern Areas Football Association
Pirie Town Hall
W. H. Threadgold
Threadgold
Rome
Port Pirie
Pirie
Associattion
Ale
L. P. Sandvry
A. Wy Lacey
Pirin Football Association
Rams
Dellor
Pirie Association
Mrr. Lacey
Nancarroy
J. Satier
Nancarrow
Constable Passes in Turmoil at the Gate
Garbled text reports the death of a constable, with mentions of Fearon and Gonstabte. The fragmentary note hints at a ceremonial event, a grave injury, and a possible one year term. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
Hands Off Wheat Acreage Premiers Agree to Limit Export
A conference on wheat export limits opened amid pessimism about the world outlook. Key leaders including Mr Forgan Smith opposed restrictions while South Australia New South Wales and Victoria leaned toward the Commonwealth plan. The aim is to raise wheat prices and fund surplus handling with Eastern and other producers to cooperate on any scheme.
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Messrs. Forga
Smith
Kenneally
South Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Commonwealth
Australia
Forgan Smith
Queensland
World Economic Conference
Nhen
Headless Body Found on Beach in Newcastle Case
Police investigate a decapitated infant found on Merewether Beach after a 10 year old boy reported the body. A prior head discovery, burial uncertainty, and possible severing with a knife are noted. Authorities seek clues on the infant's origin and disposal amid ongoing inquiries.
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Yoney
Sanilas
Newcastle
Jhy
Merewether Beach
4 Las
Northern Areas Football Association Meeting Notes
The report covers a Northern Areas Football Association gathering at Pirie Town Hall noting the absence of long time secretary Mr G Bader. Mire W. Phewartzotd receives congratulations from officials and the Town Hall event referenced the election of a new mayor and assembly member.
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AL Jhe
Northern Trees
Pirie Town
Tee Harda
Glab Toyean
Ami
A. We Taeay
MT An Beg
Alaw House of Assembly
Toathaliers
Pirie Stow Mall
Mn G. Bader
Association
Police hunt for five youths in motorcycle and car thefts
Australian police intensify a hunt for two 19 year old men and two 16 year old girls tied to a series of thefts. A Portland Victoria coupe abandoned near Meningie is found, and a Silver Anniversary Red Buick sedan owned by H. L. Laucke with plate 100.458 is reported stolen. A second suspect pair remains at large.
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Adelaide
Meningie
Strathalbyn
Portland
Victoria
Strathalby
H. L. Laucke
Fragmented Thought on Vision and Purpose
A reflective line drawing on how actions stem from perception and horizon limits. It argues that work is constrained by what one can see and perceive, suggesting service becomes limited if sight and vision are unclear. The quote foregrounds Carlyle as the source of the idea.
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Carlyle
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