Plans for £23,000 maternity ward for Pirie
A deputation led by Mrs Threadgold and Mrs Alford met Premier Playford in Adelaide to push for a £23,500 two storey maternity ward at Pirie Hospital. They reported his careful consideration and pledged government support if loan quotas allow, noting Pirie’s growth and the need for local care for mothers and babies.
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Adelaide
W. H. ‘Tereadgold
Donald Yates
EB. Alford
Carncat
Ita
Pirie
Ladies Renevolent Society
Threadgold
Playford
W. Lacey Iewber
Alford
Country Women's Assislant
Ste Wan
Wandearah
Nelshuby
Telowie
Ite
Wettlers
Niibink
Whdee
Hunton
Aia
Australia
Mus
Ms Ous
Mt IL
Storm Stirs Swatow Threat as Typhoon Halts Attack
Reported from Hong Kong that a typhoon saved Swatow from a Japanese assault. Swatow faced a fleet of around 100 warships and transports and sought shelter at Formosa while planners expect an imminent strike if seas permit. Japanese demand on Britain threatens independent action over Cheng Shikang’s murder in the British Concession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Formosa
Metal Trades Strike Ends in Sydney Settlement
The Metal Trades Union strike ended this afternoon after a mass meeting of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association accepted terms. Strikers will return to work and a general resumption is not hindered. Some will report back to duty tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Metal Trades Union
Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association
Police Find Verdict in Wentworth Case of Missing Public Funds
Wentworth Quarter Sessions returns a not guilty verdict for Sgt Cecil Kirk and Constable Jon Rowland in a case involving 40 pounds allegedly belonging to the Public Trustee of New South Wales. Jury originally failed to reach a verdict, then later returned not guilty after proceedings and inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wentworth
Cecil Kirk
Piter
Jon Rowland
New South Wales
Worl
Macey
James
Ida Hut
Berné
Devivs
Kirk
Mie
Rain Continues Into Fourth Day Across Pirie
Rain began Monday and has fallen as light showers in Pirie each day. By late last night 10 points had been recorded for the day, bringing the weekly total to 2 percent. Details show rainfall over the 24 hours ending 8:30 am Tuesday and subsequent periods, with farmers occupied throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Weather notes and rainfall report from Warnertown region
Yesterday's high reached 61 while the 24 hour low fell to 47 by 8:30 am. Rain was widespread with travelers confirming showers from Crystal Brook and a heavy afternoon downpour delivering 35 points to the property of Mr F Hawkins, Warnertown farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
F. Hawkins
Warnertown
Teaching aviation free Melbolane program
A garbled report outlines a free aviation teaching program run by Nas with 3,000 enrolled members. It mentions government involvement and aims to train pilots, with references to exams and annual output of about 100 pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuptrullan
Mtr Forces League
Nas
Bean
Todd
Explosion at Barberton School Injures Dozens
A gas explosion at Barberton High School in Ohio injures at least 49 children and traps many as walls and roof collapse. Officials report some are in critical condition while others escape as flames are believed to have begun but the building did not fully catch fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barberton
Ohio
New Zealand Judge Delivers Staggered Prison Terms Across Cases
James Arthur Talbot receives two year sentence for arson and interference with human remains. Capra Adu and four year terms in separate case, with Judge Fair imposing cumulative sentences. McKay gets three years for arson and one year for interference. Other defendants face 18 months and six months on related charges.
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Wellington
Tensa
Capra Ad
James Arthur Talbot
Judge Fair
New Zealand
Supreme Court
McKay
Talbot
Companies
Adelaide court clears Cooper in imposition case
In Adelaide Police Court Henry Moras Cooper, 29, laborer of Woodville North, faced an imposition charge. Prosecution argued he spread stories to a sister of a convict to gain access to support prisoners, while police noted no solid evidence of improper intent. The judge suggested Cooper may belong to a friendly society aiding prisoners. The case centered on potential motives and questionable transactions, with uncertain links to a motor war.
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Adelaide
Henry Moras Cooper
Yorksree
Woodville North
Morgan
Viper
John Henry Gatls
Yatala
Io Society
Peterborough
Ongur
M ‘Yatuia
Marea
Cooper
Hollywood in Melbourne links firm to dock project
Naval engineer Mr George S Jacobs arrives in Melbourne to study a proposed battleship dock in Australia. He aims to finish initial work by June 26 as Sir Leopold Saville plans to join, while adversaries loom in Pirie. Jacobs will inspect Williamstown and then travel to Sydney.
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Melbourne
Land
Australia
George S. Jacobs
Leopold Saville
Jacobs
H. Johns
Hundred of Pirie
Pirie Holdock
Longpital
Ines
Williamstown
Sydney
Discharge planned for Walter Wats after hospital stay
Walter Wats aged 15 expected to be discharged today after about four weeks at Pirie Hospital. The right cheek wound from a cow goring has had dressings removed. Also noted are other patients and staff at Pirie Hospital including Mr P Larsen, Mr J O McEwin, Mr E J Fairey, and Mrs Pellew and various visitors and events in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wats
Pirie Hosital
Pirie Hospital
P. Larsen
Plaster of Paris
Protection of workers in Australian Supply Bill amendments
In Canberra a House debate on amendments to the Supply Bill aimed at safeguarding award rights. Mr A G Cameron argued arbitration awards should not block essential action in emergencies. Provisions bar regulations that alter awards or restrict employee freedom to change jobs.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
A. G. Cameron
Cabinet Ministers Weakened as Illness Bites Australian Government
Two South Australian cabinet members missed duty as illness struck the group leaving only a few officials able to attend the weekly Executive Council meeting. Premier MacIntosh and Commissioner Rudall attended from Gawler while high officials faced delays and a strained schedule.
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Adelaide
Luridas
England
Bucwative Commans
A. P. Hlewing
Agriculture
Hay
Wever Fratslay
Infidenga
Eevere
George Ritchie
Parliament House
Executive Council
Maclntosh
Public Works
R.T. Rudal
Crown Lands
Gawler
State officials of RSL visit Pirie for information session
Local Pirie sub branch of the Imperial League hosted G. B. Peliew, vice of the State board, and J. ing, ex-secretary, who arrived from Adelaide after travel delays. Diggers welcomed the guests at the town hall as discussions covered former service men's reward schemes and inquiries about future visits by league officers.
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J. O. McEwin
Gee Jong
Dalgety & Co
Pirie
Express
Victoria
Western Australia
E J. Fairey
Pirie Junction
McEwin
P. Brown
Ellendale
C. . Pellews
Fignts Board of Returned Salle and Soldiers
Imperial League
J. A Dowling
Pellew
Adelaide
F. Ede
South Australis
FC. Slattery
Southern Territory
Salvation Army
Perth
W. H. Pallot
Pirie Corps
J. Tait
Solomontown
A. E. Coles
Ruth Chesson
Independent Order of
Australia
George
Jacob
Melbourne
Wanganella
New Zealand
Sadora
Solidiers
League
G. B. Peliew
State Board
J.ing
Thesinutora
Nevird
Quorn
Housbine
Dieusalan
al Uyail
League Penstoke Uileer
Pinte
Russia Rebuts Allied Talks on Reciprocal Equality
Moscow reports Parliament applauded Stalin on his appearance with the British ambassador and the prior foreign envoy as Molotov declared the Soviet aim for equality with England and France while criticizing Western progress. He said reciprocity exists but is constrained by changes and warned about the security of Baltic states and neighbors on the north western frontier.
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Stalin
Voreize Baraiter
Mr. Litviond
Mosare
Stall
Litvino
Marshal Voronhitom
M. Molstolt
England
France
Betas
Amin
Latvia
Estonia
Lihuants
Pistand
Saluda Triumphs in Seven Furlong Morphettville Trial
Saluda ridden by R Medhurst wins a seven furlong trial at Morphettville on the all weather grass, clocking splits from a quick start to finish in 1.28 with rapid early fractions. Kidston Mitel Hegemonic and Cumbia also feature in the rough sequence of trials and placings.
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Kidston
S. Parker
Mitel
Berwick
Hegemonic
Medhurst
Cumbia
Ratishe
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Pirie Women’s
Mr. Playford
Relnted
Amt
Ald Mee
Yatex
Yenterly
Urd
Ted
Roblem
Birle
Jelly Gud
Tre, Threadgold
Pirie ‘Wis
Mothers and Babies’ Health Association
Wwsthiet and Bust Nursing Society
Wire
Swatow
Britain
G. R. McKay
Batis Case
Hollywood
Filmland
Armani
Bir. W. Gee
New Austral
J. Waterman
Quesci
Pirie Town Hall
Bubiey
Bubiey Wealth Aseciation, Mayeren’ Gelict Fumi, and
Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Fund
Jack Bullock
Mista Roma Smith
Una
Messrs
Gee
Springbett
Heunette
Isi Tromt
Hyalan
Vung
Walt Disney
Mickey Mouse
Donald Durk
Chande Gannell
Mesdunien Lk
Tualeeon- Mori
MOM
B. Middieton
RH. Soaps Arddes
A. H. Williams
Eo Marker
Welly
B. N. Lewis
Viner Swit
G. Hannan
Deyoh Mins Conte
Tallfurd
Fla
Uae
Pephisiot
Wulfeeltele
Nelson Eddy
Sean
Alec Conte
Terrim
Teeland
Powell
Eddie Madging
Texas
Loretta
Cowboy Aonge
Palit
Anita Banson
Mesers
Prediie Kreill
Harry Madigan
K. Willams
Ronald Yates
W. Gee
BA. Burgoyne
G. Venn
J. Lathlean
JM. Codling
J. Bullock
Thomas
J. Hs.eahey
J. Young
L. Lewis
D. Walker
W. Porter
Thormion
H. Thompson
E. J. Boehm
Mew A. Griffiths
CL. Bottrall
W. Tamblyn
G. Simmonds
Bt. Gay
E. Flaherty
Audrey Jones
Jean WcDouxall
Joan Somerset
Doreen Meade
Barbara Goode
Win Adams
Jean and
Sith Yelland
Tassie
Una Springbett
Beryl Glassom
Doreen Miller
Lottie Sharpe
Joyce Fileeson
Joan Murray
Gwen Zubriniel
Lois
Zita Boehm
Maureen Hunt
Dorothy Kelly
Ivy Malycha
Roma Smith
Geetrude’ Sind
Gladys Osborne
Lettle Andereun
Made Beyer
Hens Mortot
Gladys Naylor
Irene Barlow
Gwen Higen
Ethel Singleton
Molly Searce
Milburn
Jean Jobson
Gertunde Tones
Eoree
Kath Barry
Ellen Ven Sampson
June’ Walker
3UN
Barbara’ Wilton
Beryl Tobin
Phyllsy Cox
Sertary
Mr. Cameron A
RSL
Defence Reserve and Pensions di
Russia
Moscow
Hoopers
South Australia
Port Pirie
Hooper
Prests
Pirie's
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