PIRIES ELECTRIC METER RENT SHOULD BE ABOLISHED OR REDUCED
A fragmented letter from Pirie concerns publicly owned utilities in Australia. It argues meter rents on electricity should be abolished or reduced to benefit ratepayers, contending the current charges sustain monopolies and high costs while metering benefits customers and profits. The piece criticizes continuing meter rents and calls for significant reform to lower charges.
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Purse
Australia
Adelaide Electric Supply Company
South Australian Gas Company
Tay
Pirie
Cyuuciras Russe Asc
Ioan
Boc
Woman murdered in Cantonment Fre mantle backyard stabbing
In Cantonment Fre mantle a 27 year old Tulian woman was stabbed to death in her yard. The assailant fled. detectives led by Det Sgt Manning search the city. The victim, a widow with seven children, died after being assisted to Fremantle Hospital.
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Pre
Anti
Urs Re
Martell
Fremantle Hospital
Parker and
Colline
Ater
Det
Manning
Alleged fugitive captured after shooting incident
A wounded youth was taken to Royal Stoke hospital after a shooting. The suspect, claimed as an alleged fugitive, was later arrested. Authorities say the incident involved gunfire on a city street, with the weapon discharged near the pavement. The suspect appeared in court for two charges on the following day.
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Melbourne
Suns
Teaiford
Pilarap
Trallord
Fred
Law
Zeng
Villar
Wheelbarrow Marathon at Solomontuwa Methodist Ghurels
The Saturday wheelbarrow marathon featured participants tilting to move a wheelbarrow across a course near Churet Girele. Spectators noted competitors shedding collars and a stumble by W. Appleton, 38, as the crowd witnessed the event.
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Solomontuwa
Beioeemmlat
W. Appleton
Derelict Maheno Brisbane Vessel Sinks After Fire
A salvage report from Sunday details the derelict Japanese ship Maheno Brisbane breaking back, heavy water in the engine room, and a yacht-like list. The loss to Japanese buyers is estimated between £7,000 and £18,000 with the vessel previously purchased for £1,175 in London, facing auction as salvage crews salvage stores and belongings amid rising seas.
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Brisbane
Upton
Okehold
London
Death of Lady Bray in Adelaide
Death notices report the passing of Lady Bray widow of Sir Cox Bray in Adelaide on Saturday at her residence Hutt Street in her 60th year. She was born in Adelaide and was a daughter of Mr. John Hornsbrook. Lady Bray married in 1868. her husband died in 1901.
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Adelaide
Bir Jom Cox Brey
Hutt Street
Jena Hornsbrook
Bray
Africa Batting England All Out In West Weather Report
A garbled report from London notes Africa batting against England with top order collapse. The fragment references weather yesterday and mentions England’s innings and a score along with other names, but details are unclear due to transcription errors.
Four Men Gashed In Melbourne Coal Gas Incident
In Melbourne on a Sunday a disaster trapped four men during a coal gas exposure in a ship’s cargo holds. Rescue teams fought fumes and leaned into gassing to free the crew, ultimately saving most but leaving several injured and gas fumes lingering aboard the vessel.
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Melbourne
Simmer Erica
Smne
Irema Pita
Carpenter
Fim
Maine
Debates on Bans Against Tuberculosis Marriages
A Melbourne discussion questions if marrying a tuberculous person should be forbidden and if children from such unions should be taken for care. Federal Health Minister Auges urges sterilizing risk, while medical authorities warn of impracticality and rights concerns. Doctors argue transmission varies, heredity not guaranteed, and rights must be weighed against public health.
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Melbourne
Auges
Geunle
Ubeesular Parente
Ahey Welch
Hoberson
Wealth Commission
Ship Apprentice Flees in Makeshift Bath to Island Safety
A runaway apprentice Bertil Hijet fled from a vessel by patching a wooden bath into a small boat with two sails and limited water and clothes. Rescue tales spread as the improvised craft carried him a few miles toward Torres Strait while fellow sailor Edith Wilson aided a fellow stowaway.
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Thursday Island
Bertil Hijetstrum
B. Pedersen
Fijelstrom
Wedoes- Teee
Torres Strait
Fapinene
Edith Wilson
Lead rises again in London metal market admix
Adelaide Sunally reports renewed activity in copper and tin prices with Standard and Middle markets showing gains. Traders note unsettled forward curves and quotes for copper around 2/6 to 2/8 per unit, with zinc and tin prices mentioned amid market volatility.
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Adelaide
Sunally
Alest
Amiralain Miles and Mebala Association
Mt. Be
Queenscliff Pirate Cache Clue Stirs Land Dept Inquiry
A Queenscliff resident seeks approval from the Victorian Land Department for Renintsi 3, but the department denies permission. Local treasure hunters are said to have burrowed near school cliffs and beaches, chasing a possible pirate cache with unclear footing. No solid basis for the tale is found, though a new tip suggests possible pirate treasure hints.
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Melbourne
Queenselif
Coen
Aegis Pany
Togo
Queenscliff
Redhill Line and Meat Supply Debate in Adelaide Rail Plan
A new motive for building a railway from Redhill to Port Augusta emerges as stock owners seek rail transport to Adelaide for sheep. Rising motor transport to Adelaide pressures state and federal railways, with farmers arguing direct rail links would avoid transit losses and support meat supply for the metropolitan area. The discussion covers Transport Board regulations, interstate rail competition, and potential routes to bypass current constraints.
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Redhill
Port Augusta
Adelaide
Quorn
Star
Port Auguste
L. Noher
Transport Control Board
Commonwealth Railways
Port Wuepsia
Terowie
Port Aususia
RedhMdl
Amita
Pole Use Tear Gas Check Riot Stirs City
Riot police used tear gas as two women were injured during a disturbance linked to an attempted disruption of a liner event. The chaotic scene unfolded with a protest group attempting to break the harmony, and authorities reported no sympathy from onlookers.
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Sidney
Cestreilsta
Weraturs
Australia seeks wider trade with Canada under Lyons plan
Australian premier Lyons aims to expand exports to Canada chiefly wool sugar dairy produce and dried fruit while seeking entry of greater wine volumes. The article details labour unrest at Vancouver with water front protests and police responses, including arrests and clashes as marchers confronted authorities.
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Lyons
Canada
Struck by Fire at All Whyleeve Ground
In a Saturday incident near Dre Atty Wichmund ground, a blaze damaged a football venue and changing rooms, with estimated losses around £3,000. Injuries were reported to L. A. Litelhiald of Kubonga and F. Giles of Hevleton amid ongoing concerns over vehicle and merchandise display rules.
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Whyleeve
Usladen Dillet
Sequel To Collision At Victor Harbor Court
Sunday at Victor Harbor Police Court a case followed a collision between a three-wheeled motorcycle and two bicycles. Lionel P. Adamson electrical engineer of the Marble Electricity Company faced a charge of being on the wrong side of the road. Bliss Florence Rumbelow was accused of riding a cycle without a light. Convictions without penalties were recorded. costs were fixed at one pound.
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Victor Harbor
Lionel P. Adamson
Marbor “Electricity Company
Amt
Bliss Florence Rumbelow
Encounter Bay
David Rumbelow
Adamson
Mise + Rambelow
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Mim
Maheno
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Enuland
Walt
Cameron
Lerten Hater
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London Metal Market
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Standart
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Redhill Line
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Pat Hientarly
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Betty
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Melb
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Joan Mcbeerse
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Betne
Betne Atoned. When the Ireetawern
Spestustare Tg
Jay Mehed
Dim Smetoasehs
Sim
Satarday
G. Gray
Solomoniawn
A. Fintiwick
the Terrace
Pirie Hospital
A. Faycett
Horner Strest
Jolumantown
Jast Pire Hospital
Yesani
Ranford
Adelaide Steamship Company
Or. E. Renn
Fin Chesie
Tas
Tckereg
Semurdby Mors
Wellteen Pioerer
Petboroagh
Ame
Port
Tiestharier Miller
Maunamarie
Pitle
Ob Fix
Erin St ‘Igual Proprietary
Eire Lanerren
Manstge
Amd
Pied
Gertrude Street
Ewan
Ladiey
J. Detwe
Unio
L. A. Litehiald
Kubonga
Taoerallang
Fla Tigat
Ing
Mir F Giles
Hevleton
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