Port Pirie visit boosts Post and Telegraphs service
Deputy Director Ramsay and engineers visited Port Pirie to review postal and telegraph services. Mayor Degenkardh and council welcomed them as Mr. Lacey highlighted improvements and noted no local complaints while Ramsay praised staff efficiency and courteous service expected for the department.
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Port Pirie
Jones
EF. P. Ramsay
Post and Telegraphs
Messrs
Keninedy
O'Grady
Ramsay
A. W. Lacey
Lacy
Paul
Pirie
Mir. Tamsry
Sr. Ramsay
Freunedy
G. A. Degenkardh
Witzeerald
Mlb
Inspector Murphy
Serggant Thoraushgood
Institute
Lacey
Mc.Kameny
Ausralia
Euy
Ofice
Baen
Ramisay
Velshaby
Gounell
Remsey
Bamsay
Nelstithy
Riou
Geo
South Australia
Alwass Ou
Tamsay
Subger
Uta
Re. Ramsay
South Vars
Tralla Ware
Commonwealth
Widow shot dead in Collie tragedy at railway line
A man shot widow Mrs Pope near Collie as she walked with a companion. Andrew Straw, 35, then shot himself. Mrs Pope died. Straw survived a self inflicted wound and was taken to Collie Hospital with serious injuries. Police investigate motives and relationships amid a fatal mining town incident.
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Werth
Andrew Straw
Collie
Pope
Arthur
Iottoe
Melbourne hotel hold up ends with bold escape
In Melbourne on Thursday a man entered a Collins Street hotel, produced a weapon, demanded cash, and fled with a shopper before escaping through the crowd. Police are investigating the bold holdup and reviewing hotel security footage.
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Melbourne
Holduys
Aforbauras
Gis Cub
Collins Street
Natty
City Unemployed Men Arrive From North
Adelaide reports that in the past month nearly 600 unemployed men have returned from the north to assist in constructing a North South railway line. Most are described as unemployed or tradesmen seeking work, with many heading southward to Victoria New South Wales and Western Australia for opportunities.
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Adelaide
North-Gouth
Victoria
New South Wales
Wester -Aus
Trally
Austria
Steamer Pareora Weathered Storm Then Reached Melbourne
The steamer Pareora struck a heavy storm in Australian night and diverted to Melbourne for safety. The report notes potential further service to Adelaide and Sydney with plans to improve trunk lines, telegraph and telephone networks, and rural exchanges across South Australia, while officials discuss pole removals and system upgrades.
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Austra
Ion Line
Paréara
Melbourne
Sydney
Science
ALO
ZAR
SCL
Adelaide
South Avetea
Mr. Ramsay
Port Pirie
Pirie
Mc Kennelly
Easmacer
South
Austral'a
Combey
Automato Px
Richmond tragedy disarmament debate spans empire
A Richmond tragedy tale emerges as trials reveal details of a revolver wound death on March 13. Harold McDonald dies after being shot at his home in Richmond. John Fisher’s testimony links to a broader debate on disarmament and international talks. The jury finds McDonald’s killer acted without malice but the incident fuels a broader inquiry. The report also notes political discussions in London about delaying naval programs and pursuing international disarmament talks with Britain and the United States leading the effort.
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McDonald
gottGut
John Fisher
Spiritualist in Melbourne Claims Libel Damages
The Melbourne case centers on Elbnice Descon wife of Vivian Deacon seeking $5,000 in damages for libel from Truth. Witnesses described marital strain over alleged infidelity, while Descon asserts she and Deacon never lived together in Great Cofork. The hearing was adjourned to a later date.
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Melbourne
Dave
Wwe
Ebnice Descon
Vivian Deacon
Truth
Wittuss
Sha
Hubhart
Great-Cofork
Tam
New Zealand
Four Injured as Motor Car Hits Telegraph Post
Amblequane reports a Thursday crash on Gertrane Street where a motor car struck a telegraph post. Occupants were hurled to the road and injured, including Phoebe Pyanh 23 Alma Blamey 25 Mr Fadssari Rapier 27 Henry Padgett 26.
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Amblequane
Gertrane Street
Putzroy
Wera
Phoebe Pyanh
Grsetured Slall
Alma” Blamey
Fadssari- Rapier
Fer Tupp Wins Victorian Professional Golf Championship
Fer Tupp, Metropolitan professional, defeated South Australian contender to win the Victorian Professional Golf Championship held today. The result marks a notable victory for the Melbourne elite competitor in this professional event.
Charge of Manslaughter in Melbourne Tram Accident
A man aged 47, a repairer named Telick, died after a collision involving a motor truck and a cable car at Port Melbourne. The charge of manslaughter is listed, with unclear details about the inquiry and individuals Hébert Delgorne Murrey and others. Proceedings proceed in the coroner court.
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Hébert Delgorne Murrey
Uragi
Port
Melbourne
Ehace
Mans‘auehter
Medical Board Powers Debate in Melbourne Legislative Council
In Melbourne Thurssia, the Mining at divine wider powers to the Medical Board was introduced in the Legislative Council by Education Minister HL Cohen. The measure would allow the Medical Board to remove from the register any practitioner convicted of felonies or misdemeanours or unprofessional conduct, erode professional respect, and address habitual drunkenness.
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Melbourne
Thurssia
HL Cohen
Legislative Council
Waeltoner
Heblitiad
Syunkenness
Melbourne robbery charge against laborers heard
A Melbourne court heard charges against laborers including George Massa and Hehard Degrac for alleged improprieties after a bank incident at Prindé's Bridge. Witnesses named include Siabert and David amps, with ages around 26 to 37.
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Melbourng
Melourne
Mallee
Na Avas
Prindé
Watehnanes
Jeorge Massa
Gel Siabert
Hehard Degrac
David Amps
Lashterman
Sha Waller Iimbs
Laborer
Ware
Waprangy
Austral Theatre Presents Mumsie Screen Version
The Austral Theatre screens the Melca-Goldwyn Mayer drama Mumsie a tale of a devoted mother guiding her morally weak son. Pauline Frederic stars in a strong stage-to-screen adaptation by Edward Keblock, directed by Herbert Winters, delivering gripping realism and emotional impact.
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Thig &Jonz Tims
Mumsie
Pauline Fresierick
Cess
Intrepid Aviators Still Flying After 274 Hours
Intrepid aviators Jackson and O'Brien remain aloft, bound by the endurance setback of 10,003 watches per 10,000 makers, pursuing the mission as long as the motor endures and the craft stays airborne.
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United- Service
Jackson
O'Brien
Crew of Southern Grass Inspects Planes at Tempelhof
The crew from Southern Grass in Berlin spent Wednesday at Tempelhof aerodrome inspecting the machines. They intend to fly to Paci tomato...
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Berlin
Tempelhof
Paci
Tamatraw
Melbourne Waterfront Police Budget Stated at 94000 Pounds
In the Vieloslan Legislative Assembly Attorney-General Mir Mactar announced Melbourne's waterfront policing costs for September 1928 reached £94,000. The police budget is described as huge with 53 officers remaining on the wharves amid strict order measures.
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Mir
Grave seen beside grave in mournful scene
A Great Isywood resident recounted a funeral procession at Solwich where a cat named Tabby and a black cab observer lingered near the newly laid grave. The scene showed the animal and watchers departing in quiet, mournful mood as a map and stray details were mentioned.
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Gwenind
Doobies
Viewrige
Great Isywood
Sear
Solwich
Sif
Migration policy debate on assisted passage discussed in Westminster
Fragmentaryreport recalls discussion in Parliament on assisted migration schemes, noting ministers’ views on admitting migrants with capital who can fund their passages. Attentive to wartime labour needs, the debate touches on Britain’s population policy, migration oversight, and the balance between economic benefit and social integration.
Controversy Over Immigration Costs in Australia
A government debate questions the 140 thousand pound expenditure on assisted immigrants and the Migration Commission. Critics argue financial stringency during layoffs of thousands of Australians and call for justification of the spendings amid national economic strain. The discussion targets government policies and the cost of immigration programs.
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Orlef
Australia
Jask
Weather notes from Adelatai weekly report
The Weather Bureau reports a week of low pressure waves across the mainland bringing very light rains and frost in several districts. A stronger disturbance over the Bight caused squally winds and showers, with Mount Lofty Ranges and lower South regions recording notable frost and low temperatures. Rainfall summaries show varying amounts across North Australian interior, Adelaide Plains, and Mt Lofty Ranges, with cold snaps dipping below freezing in parts.
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Weather Bureau
Ankiyeiohe
Santhy
Lower Murray
Urday
Bight
Ateang
Squarle Norsh
Mount Lofty Ranges
Mus
Vass
Beashport
Souk
Yougals
Metals Market Figures From Australasian Trade Notes
Commercial metal markets report advices from Wis Australan Mines and Metals Association in London on July quotations. The notes cite bids, forward prices, and spot, including lead, silver and standard bars with references to ports like Goolwa and Beachport and locations along Spencer Gulf and Yorke Peninsula.
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Adesatol
Wis
Australan” Mines and Metals
Association
London
Natu
Eleotralytioy
Fom
Goolwa
Cane Borda
Yorke Peninsula
Spetter
Wallarag
Polis St
Yorketowtn
Tvest
Spencer Gulf
Yeelamia Gate
St. Thrse Montis River Murray
Heron
Mentopleenti
Wellmator
Ee - A-Ag
Hell
Smith Best
Ad Beachport
Greek trade talks eyed during Leckos tour to Australia
Greek merchant Leckos toured the United States and Australia assessing trade. He emphasized primary products and wheat, noted Greece faces large refugee flows, and discussed establishing Greek consulates and honorary consulates in Adelaide and other colonies. Officials in Adelaide prepared a petition to Greek authorities seeking an honorary consul.
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Ledko
Gettiig
Carryi Ag
Leokossie
N. Mg
Aumass
Mr. Whitford
Old Athens
Mack
Traliansgood
Leckos
Port Augusta
Pire
Western Australia
Swill
Athens
Rusv Eee
Eee
Ieee Ae Uy
Rm Tx
Lesgue Naor Union
Adalaidé
Mather Covey
South Australia
New, South Wales
Greeneland
Victoria
Sestern
Austria
Iir
Sout
Australia
Persion
M. Michalskopoutos
Adeinide
Greeks Orthodox Church
Adelaide
Germanos Heijou
Prasidenk
Fie Fireck
M.vent
Senpelt
Chamber of Manufactavers of
Gammonweaith
Sépport
South Australian
Geer
Rev
G. Helou
Prominoent
Mesars Andrews
P. Constantine
Garatis
Ana
Melbourne timber dispute talks adjourned after slow progress
In Melbourne on Thursday representatives of timber merchants and unions met to discuss the financial position and terms of settlement in a timber dispute. Sir Robert Gibson had not informed the accountant about the appointment, and little business was done. Union delegates urged as many members as possible be engaged, accusing coercion and vowing to press for immediate action. The conference adjourned until Wednesday.
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Melbourne
Robert Gibson
Labor plebiscite in Adelaide about party nomination
A report from Adelaide notes a Labor Party plebiscite held to select a candidate for the Legislative Council seat in Central District No. 4. The inquiry into alleged charges had not been notified to central figure Mr Whibford, who stated he would continue with his nomination.
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Adelaide
Adelade
Anor Ng
Induh
Labor Party
Whibford
Ailbougi-Ne wWwas
Chiedy Catec
Madmen Attack Passengers On Jealous American Trip
A ferry named the Jiavan steamer Valodnta arrived from the United States with passengers reportedly attacked by madmen spreading terror. The captain says the assailants seized passengers, forced them to surrender wealth, and were subdued after violent struggles. crew locked them in separate holds. Survivors claimed the group believed themselves American millionaires aboard a pleasure voyage.
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Napless
Iasany
Valodnta
United States
Lonny
Tirougnoul
Cairns
Nalins
Resignation of Lord Lloyd shocks government in 1920s
Fragmentary report notes Lord Lloyd of London resigns amid political turmoil. The action prompted a Tory party rift, with Labour leaders arguing the move reflects ongoing struggles within the administration over foreign policy and colonial governance.
Commutation Rethinks Death Sentence In McGrath Case
Fragmentary report from Adelaide notes the Executive Council commuting the death sentence of John Stanley McGrath for the murder of Constable Holman. The jury earlier recommended mercy, and the court’s verdict faces reconsideration amid the council’s action.
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Adelaide
Ute
Led Jaber
John Stanley McGrath
Constante Holman
Strane
Jaerty
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