Ten Weeks to Election Party Leaders Brace for Vote
Canberra reports an official announcement of a federal election set for September 15. Prime Minister J A Lyons indicated the Government will dissolve Parliament in time for the vote, while party talks on re election policies and rolls preparation continue. Key figures include Latham Menzies Anstey Quiven Duffy and others as candidates and discussions unfold.
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J. A. Lyons
House of Representatives
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Va.p. Ant U.P
UCP
VAP
Lewo
Latham
Fiat Mironty
Menzies
Caoyang Neat
Frank Anstey
Labor
Burke, Vic
McNicoll
Country Party
Werrina Nrw
J. G. Latham
Frank Quven Duffy
Preparations in This State Gabb May Lose Seat
In political developments, Mr. Gabb faces looming challenges as preparations intensify in the state. Local reports indicate mounting opposition and strategic moves ahead of the upcoming electoral contest.
Campaign plans well advanced in Adelaide ahead of federal election
Adelaide reports that campaign preparations are speeding up following the September federal election announcement. In South Australia the Liberal and Country League plans campaign activity for all government candidates while the A.L.P. counters with its own strategy. The date and specifics reflect a tightly organized party effort across states.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Liberal and Country League
A.L.P. Counettl
Government sets date for general election in September
Senate announcement states the federal government fixed September 3 as the election date. The move reduces South Australia’s House of Representatives representation from sixty six to ten, leaving Mr. J. M. Gabb M.A.R. (Ind, Angus) without a seat.
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Giorge Pearce
Senate Today
Federal Governnirat
Ted
South Australia
J. M. Gabb
M.A.R
Ind
Angus
Ino
Lang Overtures Ready To Come Halfway Sydney
Whulmestey reports that with the election only ten weeks away, Labor unity is pursued. J Graves officials say the New South Wales Lang Labour Party seeks talks with the ALP general secretary and will concede points to reach a united front. In Melbourne officials indicate readiness to negotiate with the Victorian ALP for a broader alliance.
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Sydney
Whulmestey
A J. Graves
Sie New
South Wales
Lang Tabor Party
Song & Retier
Pra Alp
Melbourne
Gray
Hes Lvld
AWLP
Woodfull Fit for Third Test as Australia Eyes Return
The Recorder reports Woodfull, after recovering from an injury, practiced yesterday at the Arler and may play in the third Test. Macauley, initially named in England's 11, will miss the Friday match. Bowes and James Langridge have yet to confirm attendance while Clark, the East bowler, is a doubtful starter due to strain.
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Daily Teleraph
Clark
Message From the Past Recovered After 19 Years at Kangaroo Island
A drifting message washed ashore on Kangaroo Island after 19 years at sea. Mee W. Hawkey found wreckage along the southern coast near Cape Gantheaume and Noddy Island. The note dated October 11, 1815, mentions a ceramic item and a sender name GH Murphy Penong West Coast South Australia.
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W. Th. Hawkey
Wermis
Cape Gantahne
Noddy Island
Kangaroo Island
Howkey
GH. Murphy
Penong
West Coast
South Australia
Justices Meet at Pitino Association Gathering
Members of Pitino Association met in the Barrier Lounge with Mr J 4 Symonds presiding. A decision to continue the association was made and the next meeting planned for an early date. Officers elected include R7 Symons president, 46 Afford and C A Degenhardt vice presidents, F Daw registrar treasurer, G Sweeney honorary solicitor, with E T Corniah G Dey and T Coupe on the committee.
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Duntries’ Association Mrt
Barrier Lounge
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Symonds
Tiwan
Ian
Literars
Symons
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C. A. Degenhardt
British subsidy for shipping to aid tramp vessels
In the House of Commons Mr. Walter Runciman announced a one year subsidy plan worth up to 2 million pounds. The aim is to counter foreign subsidies, boost British trading capacity, and encourage the tying up or scrapping of inferior tonnage with a government approved scheme.
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London
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
House of Commons
Thermometer Readings Show Narrow Temperature Range
Yesterday's high reached 56.1 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 8 30 am at 48.6 degrees. Local observers note a mild diurnal swing with no extreme weather events reported for the period.
Pirie Naval and Steamer News Mixed With Local Arrivals
The Pirie observance notes multiple steamship crew movements including Grube and Messrs M hint H Seude and A Uhlehsert aboard the steamer. It records Mr Jarafeldt chief engineer retiring on superannuation aboard Aachen and lists passengers bound for Melville and Sydney aboard the same vessel. Also mentioned are arrivals and departures at Pirie from Avanite, Royal Exchange Hotel happenings, and local hospital and civic events with names and small details.
Englishman Wins Novel Wager With 49 Golf Rounds
The Englishman Merri today completed 49 rounds of golf in a single 24 hour period, finishing in 17 hours 20 minutes with under 900 strokes. He won the main wager of 5000 pounds amid multiple side bets. Capt. Moria walked 49 miles as rainfall was recorded during the 24 hours ending 8.30 yesterday.
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Recorder
Ipl
Merri
Moria
Pwo
Seeing the Sights Abroad A Fiddamanan Journeyman Tour
R J W Fiddaman son of W W Fiddaman Alfred street Howetown returned to Australia after four months touring Europe visiting Suez Marseilles Nice the Alps Grenoble Aix les Bains Geneva Paris London Stratford on Avon Warwick Castle Manchester Derbyshire Cheshire Windermere Carlisle Gretna Green Edinburgh Holyrood Palace Forth Bridge Loch Katrine Glasgow Ben Lomond Ben Loch Loch Lomond Belfast Dublin Killarney Lord's Os tend Brussels Waterloo Basle Milan Milan Cathedral Venice Florence and other locales.
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Eiffel Tower
England
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Wolfe
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Waterloo
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Haly
Venice
St. Mark's Square
Bridge of Sighs
Rialto Bridge
Powerful labor official W J Augsman dies in Melbourne
Melbourne Wednesday obituary notes the death of W. J. Augsman longtime secretary of the Trades Hall Council after a long illness at his home in Colture. The piece profiles his rapid rise as a prominent labor figure in Australia serving as first president of the Australasian Council of Trades Unions and president of the Victorian Labor Executive among other roles, with sparse family details.
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Melbourne
W. J. Augsman
Mellonrhe ‘Trades Hall Gauneil
Duggan
Lecole
Mir Australasian Gaumel
Vitorian
Aahli
Vespind
Poder
Amd
Anentera
Wimbledon doubles shocks as Crawford Quist fall
In a surprise round at Wimbledon yesterday, Crawford and Quist of Australia were defeated in the second round by Miki and Kirby. Hughes and Perry of England also went out to Hopman and Prenn, with Hopman delivering an outstanding performance. Return results saw Turnbull and MTTSC beat Shields and Sharpe 6-? 6-4 in earlier action.
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Recorder
London
Winbledon
Crawford
Quist
Australia
Miki
Kirby
Hughes
Perry
England
Hopman
Prenn
Eeralie Weis
Whiel Percy
Stant Turnbull
Shields
Sharpe
Crawford Reaches Final In Wimbledon Semifinal
In the first Wimbledon men's singles semifinal Crawford beat Shields 26 46 6 4 63 64 to reach the final. Yesterday Kirby and Miki defeated Crawford and Quist in doubles 6 4 6 3 8 6.
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London
Crawford
Shields
Kirby
Miki
Quist
Mallee Farms Refreshed By Steady Winter Rains
Melbourne reports steady rains in southwestern Victoria lift graziers' prospects. The Mallee and northern regions received general falls around half an inch, aiding sowing and late-season crops. Wimmera benefits substantial. southern areas less so. An Agricultural Department official notes rain arrived late in the Mallee, while many parts recover from dry spells. Meanwhile, travel notes recount a Rome trip detailing the Colosseum and ruins and a voyage home via Naples, Port Said, and Ceylon, ending in South Australia.
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Victoria
Stata
Fiveriga
Agricultural Department
Matlee
Fiddaman
Rome
Colosseum
Temple of Jupiter
Keats
Shelley
Naples
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Ceylon
Fremantle
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Pirie
Hitler Praised For Preventing Civil War
Berlin reports say General von Blomberg told the Reich cabinet Hitler’s decisive action averted civil war. Papen’s resignation was rejected, amid rumors of complicity in the purge. The Morning Post cites a Berlin correspondent on Papen’s possible successor.
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von Blomberg
Reichswehr
Hitler
von Papen
Abinot
Presiden Hinder
Stewek
Morning Post
New Catholic Churches Planned for Melbourne Ascot Vale Parish
Archbishop Mannix laid the foundation stone at Ascot Vale with support from Hey H Bakker parish priest Rev AL May and other clergy. The project costs about £11,150 with extensions in Essendon and Northfscendon. The church will feature a sanctuary costing £24 and plans include altar fittings donated by Hey Bakker. The article notes a broader housing and public works emphasis and mentions interpreters in Pirie Police Court cases.
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el Nulie Uhureh
Ascot Vale
Mannix
Hey
H. Bakker
AL May
A8col Vale
Billy Mayor
Basendon
Inese Lines
Artsana
Bibernaele
Mannix Sah
Sul Vale
Essendon
Bi Furilon
Catholic Church
Phil Murstone
Northern Territory debate over Dr Gilruth remarks sparks Cabinet disapproval
Cabinet spokesmen repudiated Dr Gilruths recent Northern Territory views noting they could cause damage. The exchange referenced his agricultural prospects claim and argued the region remains tropical with poor soil and unreliable rainfall, hindering settlement and farming hopes.
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Canberra
Perkins
Interior
Northern Territory
Gilruth
Gllrath
Archit
Parkhill
Heneral
Gil
Varlaner
Wilk Hose
Nelson
Gileuthseepart
Caledon Bay Murders Trial and New Police Expedition
In Caledon Bay the government plans a second police expedition to Groote Island to collect witnesses for the Taklar and Menum trial. The drive aims to strengthen evidence against Taklar on murder of Constable McColl and against Mearart and Toklar for killing two white men, Traynor and Kagan. Expedition departs Darwin at Koon, likely Wednesday.
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Yakwin
Enil Hieatalen
Taklar
Ana Menum
Caledon Bay
Peeking
McColl
Mearart
Toklar
Traynor
Kagan
Darwin
Koon
Air Mail Flight to New Guinea from Melbourne and Sydney
A special air mail flight to New Guinea is planned with departures from Melbourne on July 24 at 4 am and Sydney the same day, arriving at Lae on July 24. The return trip starts July 30 with arrival back in Melbourne on August 2. A special air mail fee of half an ounce is added to ordinary postage.
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New Guinea
Melbourne
Wight
Pight-Lleut
Air Foith
Australis
Sydney
Lae New Guinea
Motehoume
Two Contradictory Laws Cause Court Debate
Mr Warren faced a puzzle in Pirie Police Court as the Health Act and State Children Act both set maternity home licence fees but failed to repeal each other. The legislature created a legal jam leaving Mrs Warren and others unsure how the laws intersect. Critics note even High Court judges doubt the tangled provisions. The piece questions how a maternity purse can navigate conflicting statutes.
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Pirie
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