Vandalism Strikes Pirie Memorial. Town Seeks Deterrent
The Recorder condemns repeated defacing of the Foresters Lodge memorial to fallen soldiers in Pirie parks. It notes four names erased from the monument, mud on the base, and rooted trees, blaming youths or mental defectives and urging vigilance and swift punishment to deter further vandalism.
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Pirie
Foresters
Lesters
Court Piiie
A. Davidson
M. B. Pearce
Piper J. J. Gray
Memorial Oval
McCarter
Recorder
Sandery
Pirie Fulk
Sanders
Football fusion plan blends Australian rules and rugby in Sydney
The Sydney football authorities consider a single game combining high marking from Australian rules with the passing rush of rugby league. Secretary of New South Wales Rugby League Mr Miller says the interstate conference on August 1 will weigh the proposal and its potential to unify the codes.
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Sydney
Miller
New South Wales Rugby League
Commonwealth Concession Slashes Victorian Debts
In Melbourne the Premier Sir Stanley Armitage and Prime Minister Mr Lyons discuss a concessional redemption option. The plan would save Victoria about 260,000 pounds yearly by converting nearly 1.008 million pounds of loans dating from 1974, with relief applying from the conversion start until both issues are settled.
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Melbourne
Thessay
Commonwealth
Victoria
Inans
Stanley Arsyle
Ina Vetter
Lyons
Overseas Governor for Victoria Cites £3000 Annual Cost
Melbourne Tuesday. Sir Stanley Argyle states he has ascertained the extra cost of appointing an overseas Governor for Victoria at £3000 per year. The Government believes strengthening the link with Britain justifies the expenditure.
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Melbourne
Stanley Argyle
Victoria
Britain
Freight exporters press Canberra for lower sea freights
A deputation of exporting interests urged Prime Minister and Commerce Minister to amend the Industries Preservation Act to enable shipping freight reductions. W Angliss of Victoria said overseas rates were 56 to 163 percent higher than 1915 Australian rates, noting NZ levels were lower. Lyons replied that the goal was to disband the Australian Overseas Transport Association only if agreement with shipping firms failed and primary producers were satisfied.
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Canberra
Industries Preservation Act
W. Angliss
Victoria
Vacal Interests
New Zealand
Lyons
Austroversiag Transport Association
Encouraging Jumpers Brush Hurdle Racing in Sydney
In Sydney on August 3 Reesh hutie acim will commence and from that date all clubs except Kensington and Ascot must provide at least 50 percent of programmes with hurdle racing. The act committee reached this division, and it is expected the number of horses racing over hurdles will be substantially increased.
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Sydney
Reesh Hutie Acim
Kensington
Ascot Muse
Eustace Divorce Suit Heard in Brisbane Court
In Brisbane on Tuesday Justice Macrossan granted Hardy Eustace a decree nisi for divorce from Edith Marion Eustace on grounds of misconduct. The case described the husband as cuckolded by a hidden relationship, with costs awarded against a co-defendant. A separate report mentions Peter Rourke, once associated with The Red Lion Hotel, alleged to have attempted self harm in Adelaide, with hospital treatment reported.
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Brisbane
QNHEY
Justice Mactossan
Supreme Court
Hardy Eustace
Edith Marion Eustace
Eustace
Thomas Somvitar
Eviney
Adelaide
Peter Rourke
Weenseé
Friends Theu
Red Lion Hotel
Nave
Seagin
Wheat Prices Continue to Rise in Adelaide Trade
Wheat quotations for merchants and growers in Adelaide rose 4d to 3/5 a bushel, with the current price about 1s a bushel above February lows, the highest since 20 months.
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Adelaide
Port Adelaide
South Australia
Bardolph Denies Allegations In Adelaide Election Case
Henry Bardolph gave two and a half hours of evidence to the Court of Disputed Returns and denied supplying a car to ferry voters to polling booths on election day and denying attempts to influence voters. He faced cross examination over warrants, campaign funds, and sale of a paper amid lively exchanges before Justice Piper. The petition to overturn the Adelaide election for three Lanzo members continued, with Bardolph denying Labor claims about the Premiers’ Plain signature.
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Adelaide
Duglas Henry Bardolph
Court of Disputed Returns
Mir. Bardolph
Fenial
Justice Piper
Lanzo
Messrs
Randalph
RR. A. Dale
T. P. Howard
Pme
Bavin
Labor Party
Mr. Bardolph
Port Pirie Records Coldest 24 Hours Of Year
Port Pirie residents faced a biting cold night with the day ending at 30 O'clock yesterday morning recording the year's lowest mercury. The thermometer plunged to 8.5 and 9.0 am readings showed 48.5, with a minimum of 32.2 noted last year and a high of 38.4 recorded in the period.
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Port Pirie
Une
Gala Week plans set with Wednesday sports focus
Port Pirie Gala Week management approves schedule with Wednesday dedicated to sports and Thursday free. The meeting, chaired by Mayor W M Threadgold, includes representatives from various clubs and schools. Pedestrian and Solomontown Athletic Clubs to co operate. aerial pageant deemed impracticable. nominations sought for queens by May 31 for Aeus.
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Port Pirie
Town Hall
W. WM. Threadgold
Oilers
Messie
Gh. K. Sparrow
F. T. Hillier
D. Nicholas
W. A. Ghirke
Ot. J. Walker
Walker
Tu Molion
Hackett
Clarke
Solomontown Athletic Club
Nickslas
Solomontown
New 411/ note blasted by Victorian arts society head
On Tuesday in Melbourne the Victovian vtisis Society president Louis McCubbin denounced the new 411/ note as commonplace aside from a reverse panel. He said the design shows little improvement over the prior issue. Keith Cehciemian of the Association Hanks of Western Australia argued the note is less artistic than the former issue but more forgery resistant.
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Jilbourne
Mrr
Louis McCubbin
Victovian Vtisis Society
Clonk Miltowete
Princes of Wiles
Keiteh Cehciemian
Aesoirateul Hanks
Western Australia
In the Councils of a State the Question Is Not So Much
Quote from French on political pragmatism focusing on what can be done rather than what should be done. It reflects a mindset of achievable actions within governmental constraints and prioritizes practical results over ideal plans.
Angry outburst in Assembly over Adelaide Police Court verdict
In the House of Assembly Mr. R A Dale demanded action on Mr Radford’s remarks in court and questioned the Attorney General about reports. Mr Jeffries replied no official complaint was made. Earlier, Mr Radford attacked defence counsel Mr Gun during the Mr X case, threatening a witness with violence.
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Adelaide
Radford
J.P
R. A. Dale
Lang Labor
House of Assembly
Randolph
Hadford
Jeffries
Mr. Dale
CP. Gun
Adelaid
Raford
Gun
Premier Butler Comments On Bread Price Rise Premature
Mr. R. L. Butler said the halfpenny loaf price increase was premature and warned the government may act. The statement followed reports of rising bread costs and potential policy actions.
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Adelaide
R. L. Butler
Butler
Burglars Target Milrowane Jewellers Workshop in Heist
A burglary occurred at J.P. Marstall manufacturing jewellers last night as intruders rammed a safe with a jammed explosive device. They escaped with about £500 in gold, several valuable jewels, and pieces of sheet gold, while some items valued at £20 were left behind. No sale of the stolen property is known yet.
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Melrouane
Torsday
Te Eily
J.P. Marstall
Henry
British Workers for Northern Territory Development Scheme
Provisions in a development scheme may encourage British migrants to settle in the Northern Territory under a Federal Government plan. The move aims to create work opportunities for Australians and provide a pathway for British workers to access employment in the territory.
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Northern Territory
Canberra
Fast Planes for Australia 18 Military Machines to Be Ordered
A special Air Force committee has urged the Defence Minister to buy about 18 fast military planes for Australia. The fleet would include a Hawker Fury fighter at 260 mph and others over 200 mph. Purchases would be funded by the government and placed through British contracts with Royal Air Force manufacturers. The contract timing is set for about two months.
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Melbourne
Special Air Force Committee
Minister of Defence
Australia
Royal Air Force
Air Ministry
Salem Macksad on Trial for Torrens Murder Case
Salem Macksad 51 Syrian storekeeper stands trial for the murder of neighbor Richard Supple 42 in a case built on circumstantial evidence. Crown Prosecutor cites motive tied to alleged resentment over Supple steering Mrs Supple. jurors toured Gilbert street and Memorial Drive to view key locations. Trial adjourned after opening statements.
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Adelaide
Macksad
Supple
Gilbert Street
Justice Richards
Miss Hackett
Muorial Drive
Mirthful Marriage at Mission Hall
A humorous mock wedding at Central Mission Hall benefited a local fund. The ceremony featured Mr. Jon Welligton as groom with Miss Taylor as pianist, Miss Rodine performing, and a lighthearted reception. Guests shared jokes about courtship, health toasts, and wedding customs in a festive community event.
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Tentral Mission Hall
Jon Welling Ton
Ron Welligton
Taylor
Pest
Il Tooker
Anideei
Sven Shep
Mir
Teeteley
Beldesniits
Norwood v. Northern Areas on August 5
A garbled notice fragment references Norwood v Northern Areas dated August 5 and mentions a wall, a fir, and a voyage of a person or entity named Ager at theeensels. The legible pieces indicate a legal matter with a party named Norwood and an entity Northern Areas though details are unclear.
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Norwood
Northern Areas
Ager
Theeensels
Narrow Escape for Famous Singer Near Kilmore
Melbourne Tuesday report says baritone John Brownlee and his supporting artists had a narrow escape last Saturday near Kilmore due to failing evening light. He was driving a car toward Water Jarry when he swerved at the last moment to avoid a collision with a Venice tramcar protruding over the road.
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Melbourne
John Brownlee
Kilmore
Brownlee
Port Pirie News Briefs and Society Notes
Port Pirie residents and visitors figure in hotel stays and society events. J Horlay, representative for B Seppelt and Sons, stays at Barrier Hotel Moses. W Wockinergramt and AO Druids officers visited for Port Pirie Week ceremonies. Nise Jensen, daughter of Mr Jensen of Senate Road, completed general surgery training in Adelaide and entered McBride’s hospital in Med rally.
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J. Horlay
B. Seppelt. & Sons, Limited
Barrier Hotel
Moses. W. Wockinergramt
Druids Amt
B.C
Auesn
Thera Jensen
Fremeniy
Walsieve
Adelaide
Tas
Hirsh Nas
McBride
Majemary Histital
Briar Avenue
Abivin
Nise Jensen
Ve Tensen
Senate Road
Pirte Wer
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Peter Bourke
Nisi
Shakespeare
Bardolph
Band Association of
Sparrow
Nicholas
Mily
HMA
Salem Macksad
Crown IN
Torrens
McGrath
Wis Honor
Chamberlain
Mack
Mr. Chamberlain
Attle
Nm Macksad
The
Accuse
Hannes
Carlond
Botte
Diskiet ‘Nel Nursing Society
Wntral Hotel
Port Pirie Gaia Week Management Committee
Selina Simrts Cor
Ni Woodard
M. Coombs
My Po Mefenald
Port Pirie Schon
M 'S. Fieet
High School
R. Nicholas
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