Adelaide charity fund drive debate on government lottery
In Adelaide on Tuesday a WW examination of fundraising methods for charities and hospitals notes games of chance are common at fetes. Dr R Homburg urged a government controlled lottery, questioning why South Australia sends thousands of pounds to other states while local hospitals struggle. He called for citizens to aid local charitable concerns.
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Adelaide
R. Homburg
Ewns
South Australia
Queensland
Melbourne official warns of gaol for betting offences
The Melbourne magistrate denounced betting fences as a social menace, proposing gaol for those convicted after a fortnight. He criticized fines as insufficient, stressing the moral harm to families and the community, and said women and men could be jailed.
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Melbourne
Brunswick
Anea
Organised racket allegations in petrol adulteration case
Sydney petrol inquiry hears Mr Hughes of Atlantic Union Oil describe an organised racket in petrol adulteration. He claims crooks are involved and that evidence cannot be fully presented pending ongoing gas proceedings. He says his firm cannot reach the responsible man due to "tummies" and that evidence will be taken after date.
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Sydney
Petrol Commission Today
Hughes
Atlantic Union Oil Com
Duty on Sulphate of Ammonia Maintained in Adelaide
Mr M O D ea urged retention of the present tariff on fertiliser sulphate of ammonia at 15 percent for British imports and 1 percent for foreign imports at a Tarif Board meeting in Adelaide. The Advisory Board of Agriculture and allied associations pressed for abolition to lower prices for orchardists and boost yields, backed by Cresco Fertilisers Limited. O Dea warned that reducing the duty would raise losses for the South Australian Gas Company in ammonia manufacture.
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Adelaide
Tnesday
M. O'Dea
South Australian Gas Company
Advisory Board of Agriculture
Fruit Growers’ Association
Fruit Marketing Association
Cresco Fertilisers, Limited
O'Dex
Australia to Run England Air Route Segment
In Canberra the Defence Minister said the government favors an Australian company operating the Australis Singapore leg of the England Australia air mail for defence reasons. Australian tenders would be given careful consideration after the motion for adjournment was moved. Senator Dunn withdrew his adjournment after the minister’s statement.
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Canberra
G. F. Pearce
Defence
Senate
Australia
S En. Dunn
Labor
N.S.W
Sen. Dunn
Narrow Escape for Parachutist in New Zealand wind
Wellington reports a New Zealand Air Force officer J Fraser survived a parachute descent after a 1500 ft drop was carried to 3000 ft by a strong wind. The pilot landed exhausted 29 minutes after leaving the plane, narrowly escaping death in the eventful descent.
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Wellington
N.Z
J. Fraser
New Zealand Air Force
Fraser
Wheat reduction plan noted by British and Australian officials
Federal Attorney General G Gathai said no further information was available on wheat reduction. Prime Minister Bruce in London affirmed the wheat reduction proposals. It is noted that British railway carriages have seats for more than one twentieth of the population.
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Sydney
G. Gathai
Atorney General
M. Bruce
Hesident
London
Wheat prices firm at 3 2 per bushel in South Australia
Prices for Adelaide wheat merchants rise to 3 shillings 2 pence per bushel on trucks Port Adelaide or main outports. The 3/2 rate is the highest this season and has not been exceeded since September last year.
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Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Will You Shoot Me Attempted Death Case at Adelaide Court
In Adelaide Police Court, June 6, Phillip Wotton of Edwardstown faced a charge of attempting to commit death by his own action. Dr. Joseph Clayton testified Wotton was found feverish and in a stupor at his Edwardstown home on June 7 after a statement about a revolver. Taxi driver Frederick Berry testified Wotton had earlier asked if Berry would shoot him, threatening self harm if not.
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Adelaide
H. M. Muirhead
Phillip Wotton
Maxwell Street
Edwardstown
Joseph Clayton
Frederick Berry
Berry
Erry
Wotton
Port Pirie Gala Week committee meets at Town Hall
Personal W H Threadford presided at a Port Pirie Gala Week management committee meeting in the Town Hall last night. E D Nicholas G Dey and T i Taylor were appointed to the committee. The Orsova, due in Sydney tomorrow, will feature prominent passengers including Mrs M Costello and family Mr J M Snaddon with wife and performers Miss Maggie Teo and Mr Tudor Davies, and Capt P J Mazel RN with Mrs Hazel. Anita Rosenberg and Flying Officer J M Wells. Kersten named to succeed Gough as secretary of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association amid a stream of appointments and long histories in the industry. Charles Gardner, father of W F Gardner, died recently in Victoria aged 90. He had led a long career with Pussell & Co and Cassell & Co and was succeeded by C E Gardner, his son.
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W. H- Threadford
Port Piris
E. D. Nicholas
G. Dey
T. i. Taylor
Port Pirie
Town Hall
Sydney
M. Costello
London
National Bank of Australasia
Amily
J. M. Snaddon
Messrs
G. J. Cotes and Co. Limited
Maggie Teyte
Tudor Davies
Payminster
P. J. Mazel
Haz
de. Anita’ Rosenberg
J. M. Wells
Alr
A. Kersten
Broken Hill
G. Gough
Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association
Kersten
He Union
Yor
Te Management Hmmittee
Siar-president
Rustes
Preshint
Charles Gardner
W. FE. Giardner
Gentral
Vienta
E. E. Tonkin
Kew
Pussell & Co., Limited
Amaty
Aga Oy
Wide
Smith & Son
Bonksellers
K. Sparrow
Etal ‘Traders’ Association
We Vtalain Community
Adelaide Steamship Company
Moonta
Adelaide
PT. Hillier
Proken Hit Associated — Smelters Amateur Swimming Club
B.H.A.S
Solomontown
Ellendale
Threadgold
W. C. Glarke
Excelsior Band
Sparrow
Central
R. J. Walker
Z. Yeatman
Clarke
Nant Association of
South Australia
Guy
Jeter
Pirie
Saki
North
West
South
Mme Pand
Q Committee
Comnetite
Hathady
Sjostrom
Walker
Mount Crawford Prospectors Strike Gold Nuggets at Field
Adelaide report from Mount Crawford notes locals claim W A Kollesche and F Barron struck a reef with two large gold nuggets worth £160 found in the past fortnight. Police were called to quell potential excitement as prospector confidence grew.
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Adelaide
Mount Crawford
W. A. Kollesche
F. Barron
Grimeacha
Kotlosche
Temperature readings for yesterday and day span
The record notes yesterday's high 61.6 degrees and a 24 hour low of 49 degrees. The temperature rose to 53.7 by 4:30 p.m. with the period ending at 4:30 p.m. The data reflect a typical daily fluctuation for the locality.
Man Dies From Strychnine After Armidale Court Appearance
A man charged with drunkenness in Armidale Police Court today reportedly took strychnine at a residence earlier, collapsing near the court and dying in the arms of two constables. The incident occurred in Sydney on Tuesday.
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Sydney
Armidale
Public Speaking Deputation Presses for Speech Freedom
A deputation from the nradel Hall urged the Government to introduce legislation ensuring greater freedom of speech at public meetings. Marney-General Menzies said the Government has already drafted a bill limiting convictions to real obstruction, not mere technical halt. He supported broad freedom but stressed protecting the community from harmful speech.
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Melbourne
Nradel Hall
Renzies Mmarney
Meltal
Virdten
Garter
Menzies
Black Scheme Workers Strike Over Government Sustenance Plan
About 95 of 360 unemployed men accepted work under the government sustenance scheme after a second chance was offered. Of 36 previously raised, 95 are employed, while 250 to 200 single men were struck off the dole list. A Port Melbourne meeting of 260 unemployed urged the Rustenante work luck and the formation of a central strike committee.
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Melbourne
Port Melbourne
State Parliament Opens Tomorrow in Bright Ceremony
Blaby Parliament will be opened tomorrow with swearing in of new and re elected members in the Legislative Council and House of Assembly. The speaker will be elected and sittings suspended at 2 30 PM. All members gather in the Keanell Chamber for the formal opening by Sir Alexander More Falh who is Governor. Ministers worked on preparations for what’s expected to be a busy session.
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Adelaide
Onéon
Legislative Council
House of Assembly
Assembly
Keanell
Alexander More-Falhien
Butler
Air search ends as Melbourne diversify pursuit of missing ship
Aeroplanes aiding the Christina Fraser search have been withdrawn while motor launches and land riders pursued the missing collier. A preliminary inquiry into the attack and fate of the vessel is set for Sydney, with Captain William appointed deputy director of navigation.
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Melbourne
Christina Fraser
Willame
Sydney
Question on street lighting in Pirie Wardang Street
In Pirie West the town council seeks an estimate from the engineer for the cost of installing a light in Wardang Street. The request follows a council meeting where discussion of street illumination and public safety was noted. The report records the official inquiry and the proposed budget impact.
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Oakburn
Rischiek
Pirie Conseil
Wardang Street
Pirie West
Queen of Pirie contested to fund Gala Week plans
Port Pirie Gala Week Committee approved a queen competition to raise funds for Gala Week activities to include Queen of Pirie and regional queens. Prizes total about £142 with options for a Wednesday race meeting or an aerial pageant if needed, and clubs schools and organizations invited to participate.
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Port Pirie
Labor War in New South Wales Seethes Over Internal Rifts
A circular from the socialisation group at Trades Hall hints at a bid to disrupt the inner Labor faction. Union secretaries denounce J. Graves and the Australian Labor Party apparatus as tensions rise. The central executive reportedly blocked the attempt, though the group claims a minor victory. Meanwhile Thames River traffic notes show 46,000 skiffs and 4,000 motor boats for visitors.
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Sydney
J. Dy Graves
Australan Labor Party
Mie
J. J. Grate
Thames
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Racing Club
Hillier
Queen of Education
Queen of Music
Queen of Sport
Giing
G. Gummen
Vomitul
Ite
Inh
Mayoress
Nothime Hinwick
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