Melbourne preacher calls war preparations criminal lunacy
Reverend A Melbourne of the Methodist Church in Ballarat and Pirie spoke at a public meeting in Melbourne urging opposition to war and war prep. He warned against rationing and conscription, urged social and economic reform, and pressed for national welfare measures including education and medical care funded by the state while critiquing prewar attitudes and foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray, & H. Melbourne
Christian Social Service
Mithodist Church
Awa
Chain letters detectives seek evidence Adelaide Sunday
Detectives in Adelaide pursue evidence following an announcement by Crown Solicitor A J Hannan. Brig General Lemme of the Police Commissions is determined to act against the activities of the net-tich equide Ketver writern in Sydney and Melbourne, where the scheme originated, as soon as definite evidence is obtained.
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Adelaide
A. J. Hannan
Crown Solicitor
Zane
Gen Lemme
Communions of Police
Sydney
Mel ‘Bourne
Unusually Cold Weather Brings Frost to Town
Unclear text describes extremely cold temperatures near 35.4 degrees and gale conditions. Friday night and Saturday saw frost, with mentions of Jack Frost affecting the area and suggestive impact on residents and environment.
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Jack Frost
Weather notes and political bustle in Australia rally
Fragmented report cites temperatures around 61 and 63 degrees with freezing point near 0.20 am and 130 am readings, plus asserts cultural life demands and wage worker solidarity. It mentions Mr Melbourne, Mr C C L Fuylie, and Mr Threadgold at a meeting with Australian Worker Association figures, praising workers and calling for social change, while noting community notices and local services in Solomon Town.
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Australia
Melbourne
Cc. L. Fuylie
Threadgold
W. White
Solomntown ‘Brotherhood
Thread
We Wharf
Sur
Lead industrial metals rise in Adelaide market report
The Adelaide market shows a rise in lead and other metals with spot prices and forward rates cited by the Australasian Metal Exchange and London Metal Exchange reports. Figures include variations in ton prices and exchange-adjusted values, reflecting ongoing global metal trading activity.
Highest price for five years in London seed market
The London seed market reached £15 13 on the current spot price, the highest since 1530, with eggs added raising to £18 18/72. A steady upward trend continues as traders report rising quotas and forward prices, noting July projections and five year history.
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London
Jeusney
Stumford
Meares
Uta
Cole Ee Siuly
Pol Eorwara
Ais
War Workers' Union warns on employers as bill looms
Amid muffled exchanges a War Workers' Union log is soon to be served on employers. Melbourne delegates, led by secretary Burge, discuss a price advance affecting 2s 4d per bushel for trucks port duties. A hospital report notes a girl of 18 died after admission. Adelaide lord mayor seeks £1,000 reduction to £2,000 annual allowance. city council to vote on estimates in November.
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League of Nations
Japan
Germany
Italy
Mumia
Stoney Agaiost
Britain
Melbourne
P. Burge
Thy Soul Nusiesan
Melhourse City Gouneil
Personal notices from Whyalla to Pirie and Adelaide details
A garbled personal notices column lists Ar F J Howan returning to Piron ay plané from Whyalls and Mrs Gillick Jet Piste visiting the Royal Exchange Motel Mira. It notes admissions to Pirie Hospital, Ball returning to Pirie after furniture purchases at Semaphore, and various travels and incidents around Adelaide and Osbourne. Mentions Prof A F Richardson’s return to Adelaide, a motorcycle accident near Mount Dare Road, and other local activities and upcoming Labor women’s conference in Adelaide.
Wheat Recovers as World Conditions Firm Prices
Markets show wheat firming with Australian and North American demand rebounding. Local prices rose to 2/7 per bushel after a dip last week, while reports cite drought impacts in Argentina and China contributing to firmer global trade and higher futures.
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Adela
Peter
Matee
Ty Wowsett
Sein
Australia
China
Melbourne
Destructive Fire Destroys Five Shops and Two Homes
A Sunday early morning blaze in Sydney destroyed five shops and two houses. Fire broke out at 2 am and spread rapidly, causing about £1500 in damage. Fire alarms alerted the Royal Hotel and saloon workers helped battle the flames amid the rain. The incident damaged neighbouring premises including a draper shop and a blacksmith shop across the street.
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Sydney
Royal
Solusteer
Royal Hotel
Amd
Wefersl
Sine Barrer
Draper
J.' Reid
Beker
Av ES Pawson
Parliament machine no loyalty to leader
Adelaide report of a union official on leadership changes within the Parliamentary Labor Party. Lionel HR replies refusing to discuss who should lead, referencing events back to 1926 and noting loyalty to party policy over individuals. Claims about the Premier plan and the Labor Party expulsion are noted without sensational detail.
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Adelaide
Labor Party
Lionel HR
Labor
Femient
Ty Nuine
Richards
Dlen
Hui
Pyie Vermler
Wiewway
Labor’ Party
Slike
Prumiers
Victorian Budget Proposals Hover Over Public Service Pay
Melbourne reports the Dunstan government plans a five day week and higher pay for public servants, with no income tax change. Proposals include restoring salary cuts, upholding hospital funding, and examining railway capital to enable reductions. A deficit target of 450,000 pounds is noted, with revenue measures and compulsory stamp taxes to balance accounts.
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Provble
Country Party
Melbourne
Victoria
EAS
Bartlet Festoraulon
Keil Agrvan
Securitizs
Ethferers Trove Minera
Phthista
Ting Down
Anyowme
Attbnamr Rie
Stanley Argyle
Saemens
Cvllono
Train to Adelaide for Pirie football match proposed
The Pirie Football Association seeks to run a special train to Adelaide for a match against National Football Association. Secretary Mr Hocking notes consideration by railway authorities and calls for supporters to express interest, with a 7am departure from Pirie and arrival in Adelaide around 2:45pm, return on Sunday.
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Nosking
Football Association
Fi Woodate
al. Pible
Adelaide
Adelaide Oval
Tf Pirie Football Association
Pirie
Adelaie
Sunda
Manesin Shontay
HuckiNe
Pirin
Tala
Hocking
Australia Beats England in Tennis Match Report
Australia defeated England three rubbers to one in a noted tennis contest reported from London. The event highlighted Eileen Capchnell as a key player with Cowland defeating Austin 2 4 84 amid further match notes and standings.
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London
Australia
England
Eile Cap
Cownland
Austin
Perry Wis
Delayed Work at Sturt Creek Barrage Amid Flood Deluge
Workers delaying resumed toil as floodwaters recede and access remains blocked. Officials meet amid protests over short shifts and safety, with promises to relocate crews to finish the barrage project and resume work once the area is adequately prepared.
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Noss
Ssckission
Willie
Glenelg
Bert Une
Injured man treated after accident at works station
Mr C D Butterick of 54 Ming Street was injured on Tuesday while engaged at the plant. His right hand was severely injured and he received treatment at the Works railway station. Doctor Johnston attended and he was later moved to hospital for further care.
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Ak ‘Dwight
Lloyd Plant
Butterick
Ming Streeh
Tmonyawn
Utd Oras
Syamas
B. Tohnston
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Rumier
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Strange
Felint Bay
Thrragaoht
Faaus
Eterniaw
Aman
Jesus Christ
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Dubois
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Melivammo
Selbourne
Oftmil
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Afr
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Neuer Codkaunisin
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Ieee
Creatve
Ieisen
Howe
Dave Pati
Ube
Mendersen
Wormen
At Mar
Boss
Gira
Bate
Inussia
Alta
Mulbourne
Gertral Methomat
Solomontown
Tomton
Australis Mbiex
London Metal Reliance
Middie
Vetsard
Wissard Uy
AL Am Blige
Adeule Amd
Oulyorts
Rogal
Prince Altre Hospital
Sidney
Baing
Soman
Mr. Galt
Stull
Begeallyte
F. J. Howan
Pirleay
Whyalls
Gillick
Royal Exchange Motel
Mira
Dempsey
Kelly “Street Whyalla
Pit. Moepital
J. Speck
David Treat
Pirie Hospital
al Mire
Ball
Atx Fuvnite
A. F._ Richardson
Walte Agricultural Résearch Institute
Tran
Setearns
Mount Darker
Alent
J. Gurk
Grove
India
Yaria
Corfu
BAS
Corfute
Jeusie Markn
Warried
Marke
Prrayei
Fey
Lpearod Payneham
Suntehee
Ghariee Reid
Heaterville
Afernoon
Rysui Orien
Labor Womens Conference
Trafes
Kensington
Parliament Machine
Mr. Hill
WWE
Debi
Sturt
York
Sturt Crea
Gime
Steinhers
Eaton Bushiver
C. D. Butterick
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