Betting Charge Fails in Port Pirie Court Case
A betting charge against Lancelot Cowan was dismissed in Port Pirie Police Court citing insufficient evidence of identification. Inspector Johns described the testimony as "miserable dirty lies" amid a crowded hearing. Cowan denied the claims as plainclothes Constable Phillips testified, with cross examination revealing inconsistencies and the decision to drop the case after witness statements and hotel surveillance.
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Royal Exchange Hotel
Port Pirie
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Phillips
Nesnit
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J. H. Smith
Plaine
Platlips
Mai
Loan Council Sittings in Melbourne Continue
The Loan Council resumed sessions this morning and sat late into the afternoon. No decisions were made as ministers seek further information to extend examination of next year’s requirements. Sir Margy Greene stated the council will continue sittings and hopes to meet the Commonwealth Bank Board tomorrow on future finance.
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Next Sar
Margy Greene
Commonwealth Bank Board
British firm offers aerial gold survey for Northern Territory
London report says a leading British mining company offered to advance 450000 pounds for an aerial geological survey of Northern Territory and central Australia to locate gold deposits. The proposal is contingent on mining rights and reportedly clashes with Australia's policy, likely being rejected by the Commonwealth.
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London
Northern Territory
Australia
Commonwealth
Government Bill Aims to Limit Senate Delay and Abolish It
Dublin reports the government proposes legislation to curb Senate power by shortening possible delay from 1% to three months and to abolish the Senate eventually. The move, described as a step to streamline governance, faces political opposition and requires parliamentary approval.
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Dublin
Senate
British unemployment position eases in May report
Britain's unemployment position is easier today than for nearly three years. In the month ended May 23 the number of workless decreased by 1 7 to 2 592 000.
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London
Britain
Attempt on Greek President Venizelos Aimed at Motor Ride
In Athens an unknown assailant opened fire at President Venizelos during a night motor trip. The president was unharmed but his wife was wounded four times and the chauffeur injured. Details on motive or suspect remain unclear.
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Athens
Venizelos
Afghan plotting uncovered after Berlin legation shooting
Amanullah sympathisers are alleged to be connected with a world wide conspiracy by Russian agents and exiled Afghans to overthrow the Afghan government and restore King Amanullah. A nephew of the Sirdar Khan was wounded as he shielded the Khan during the incident.
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London
Afghanistan
Amanullah
Berlin
Sirdar Khan
Prince cites two million Britain houses built since 1919
London Wednesday the Prince of Wales addressed the International Congress of Building Societies stating that two million houses had been built in Britain since 1919 and building societies had advanced 626 million pounds during that period.
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London
Prince of Les
International Congress of Building Societies
Britain
Shot In Head Mysterious Case At Edwardstown Adelaide
Phillip William Wotton 43 an accountant of Maxwell Ave Edwardstown was found with a temple bullet wound and admitted to Adelaide Hospital in serious condition His wife telephoned the doctor saying he had influenza The doctor noticed the wound and police were informed The injury is believed to have occurred days earlier and investigations by police are continuing
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Kone
Adelaide
Phillip William Wotton
Maxwell Ave
Edwardstown
Adelaide Hospital
Fouight
Wotton
Walton
Uis
Domestic tragedy prompts two inquests in two states
In Sydney on Wednesday a coroner's enquiry will be held in two states over the poisoning deaths of Mrs. Mary Gullen and her three children. Mrs Cullen and one child died in New South Wales while being rushed to Delegate hospital. The Bombala coroner found Mrs Gullen wilfully administered poison to herself and her children.
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Mary Guilen
Cullen
Ome Ofilld
New South Wales
Delegate
Bombala
Gullen
Hinini
Port Pirie Council Faces Police Moiety Payment Shortfall
The Wiehways and Local Government Department advised Port Pirie Council that the police moiety pay is now overdue. The town clerk noted the moiety amount represented 1 pound 7 shillings 6 pence after government subsidy deduction.
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Wiehways and Local Government Department
Port Pirie
Coordination of Transport Railways and Arbitration Court
The Federal Transport Conference resumed with a motion by Menzies to remove State railway services from the Commonwealth Arbitration Court and place them under State industrial tribunals to avoid multiple authorities. Western Australia and Queensland disagreed, preferring local control. The conference also urged that interstate road transport be managed under State jurisdiction and recommended waiving import duties on certain fuels for railways.
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Melbourne
Menzies
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Western Australia
Queensland
Awealth
Stans
Buch
Temperature Readings for 24 Hour Period
The report lists yesterday’s high of 68.5 degrees and a low of 58.9 degrees. The time frame ran from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A final 24 hour reading to 8:30 a.m. recorded a 59 degree value.
German Population Declining Prompts Nazi Racial Policy Debate
Berlin reports that Herr Prick the minister of the interior has named a consultative council of experts to study population and racial questions. He plans framing legislation to arrest decline in population improve stock and prevent mixed marriages.
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Berlin
Herr Prick
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Britain to Face War Debts Question at Cabinet Meeting
London reports say the Cabinet will discuss the war debts Friday as Treasury officials argue Britain cannot and should not pay America while Britain itself owes debtors. Washington coverage notes domestic legislation will limit action on international proposals, with President Roosevelt unlikely to deliver a message to Congress on war debts.
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Support for Willis Newcastle Miners Federation Meeting
The Miners Federation will meet soon to discuss the support for Mr A C Willis for Bulls seat. A proposal suggests Mr Willis may be backed by the union to oppose Mr Basddeles, but this is unlikely due to Mrs Laddeley’s strong backing within the federation among many prominent miners.
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Federaton
Fish foretell quakes says Tokyo professor at congress
Hiatari of Tokyo University told delegates at the Pacific Science Congress that experiments show fish can foretell earthquakes and respond to the human voice. He cited ratfish that become sensitive to knocking eight hours before quakes and noted fish in nearby waters did not bite before recent Japanese quakes.
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Octor Hiaitai
Tokyo University
Pacific Science Congress
Personal Mr A O Beckwith Visits Ade Velde
Mr A O Beckwith representative in Fort Pirie for Gibbs Bright Ita Company is on a visit to Ade Velde.
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A. O. Beckwith
Fort Pirie
Gibbs, Bright, Ita. Company
Ade Velde
Children Create Scare At Grange Detonator Find
Adelaide reports a scare as detonators from a safety device were found scattered around Grange by children. A kitchen explosion injured a boy, prompting Constable Chilman to search eight homes and recover about three dozen detonators. Police believe the devices were hidden by safety blowers for later use and will resume a full search at dawn.
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Grange
Henley Beach
Sandhills
Mear Gruner
Hi Home
Kenley Beach
Chilman
Inquest Opens Into Supple Murder in Adelaide
An inquest began into the death of Richard Joseph Supple aged 42 found under a tree near the Municipal golf links on May 18. Salem Macksad aged 51, neighbor and storekeeper, is charged with murder and remanded. testimony from relatives and hospital staff details the injuries and suspected circumstances surrounding the death.
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Adelaide
Richard Joseph Supple
Gilbert Street
City
Salem Macksad
Supple
Macksad
Lottery Office Raid Prompted by Suspected Lottery Breaches
A crowd gathered as police raided a Martin Place lottery office this afternoon and arrested two men alleged to have breached lottery laws. They face charges of taking money for tickets tied to the Golder Haskey Art Union described as a foreign lottery and were remanded.
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Sydney
Ile
Martin Place
Tharurtars
Golder Haskey Art Union
Cambridge Union Speaks Against League of Nations Peace Plan
The Cambridge Union criticizes the League of Nations arguing it has not strengthened global peace and rejects the notion that it is a cornerstone of a strong united British Empire. The mover claims the League left more to be desired than the British Army in securing peace.
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Cambridge Union
League of ‘Nations
Swing Back To Prosperity Boosts South Australia Figures
Commonwealth and South Australian statistics released today show a swing toward prosperity. In the ten months to April 30 compared with the previous year, sales tax proceeds rose to 2,724,000 from 2,963,000, railway revenue increased by 498,000 to 2,327,000, while railway expenditure fell by 30,000. New building values rose by 146,274 to 305,949, and total expenditures on government activities climbed. Wireless imports and imperial price indicators showed gains, with 419,704 men mobilized and a favorable balance of 49,659,000.
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South Australia
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Joses
Anberra
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