Bookmakers Face Shortage At Morphettville Meeting
South Australia racing notes a potential bookmaking shortage as only 13 applications were lodged for Morphettville on Saturday, far below recent meetings. Leading operators may stay away due to heavy turnover and ticket taxes, threatening a weak betting turnout and critiques of taxation on profits.
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Adelaide
S.ajc
Morphettville
SAG
Weks
LG. Whitehead
Slite
Victuallers’ Club
Victoria Park
Wainy
Lewis
Me Fo
Stevens
Bookuuker
Lickels Root Bbc
Tees
Jy Tareelays
Swagen
Tarnuyer
Jervile Bunken
Nat
Sydney
South Australia
Blanket of Fog Delays Melbourne Trains and Ships
Fog blanketed Melbourne causing major train delays up to 20 minutes and several cancellations. Port Phillip Bay ships faced navigation issues with ships like Mareeba and Colac unable to reach river wharf until morning. Pilots reported poor visibility and several ships requiring assistance.
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Port Phillip Bay
Yarra
Colac
Port Kembla
Trotting Track Facilities At Memorial Oval
Pike and District Trotting Club asked the town council to consider alterations at Memorial Oval before October. A joint inspection was arranged and the trotting men highlighted track safety improvements. Councillors showed general support and asked for a concrete plan to be drafted for early council review.
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Pike and District Trotting Club
Memorial Oval
Oval
Man Burned In Molten Brass Spill At Maidstone Factory
Alfred Wine aged 21 of Warm Co burg sustained severe facial burns when molten brass droplets spatters at Breas Company Limited plant in Maidstone. He was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after the incident this day.
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Melbourne
Tutedey Je
Mutten ‘Wease
Breas Company
Maidstone
Alfred
Coburg
Murder Alleged In Develin's Bridge Death Case
Inquest at Parramatta today into the death of Arthur Vaughan located under Develin's Bridge between Epping and Beecroft on May 28. Joseph Feeley, 28, charged with murder, appeared in court. Witnesses described Vaughan as violent with prior convictions. A camp under the bridge hosted Vaughan, Feeley, and Vanstan on May 25, with heavy drinking noted. Police indicated signs of a fight. Vaughan’s injuries were severe.
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Sydney
Arthur Vaughan
S. Sheldon
Parramatta
Vaughan
Develin’s Bridge
Epping
Beecroft
Joseph Patrick Feeley
Rabail
Ing
Herbert Walsh
Feeley
Vanstan
Abolition Of Intermediate Certificate Hurdles Youth Start
Adelaide reports Mr. W. J. Adey says removing the intermediate certificate would complicate hiring by Public Service, banks, and insurers. He notes possible new exam standards for commercial or technical paths and cites broadened SA syllabus including wood work and home science.
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Adelaide
W. J. Adey
New South Wales
No Poor In Hamilton No Longer Needed
In Hamilton Tuesday the Hamilton Ladies Benevolent Society sought Supreme Court approval to transfer £600 of surplus funds to Hamilton Hospital maternity ward. The court heard that relief applications had fallen over the years due to pensions and boarding out of children, with approval granted.
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Hamilton
Hamilton Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Justice Macfarlan
Supreme Court
Hamilton Hospital
Coogee Mystery Enquiry Opens In Sydney Harbor Death
More than 50 witnesses will be called at the coroner's enquiry into James Smith's death after his arm was severed by a shark at Coogee Aquarium. The case centers on Cronulla suspect Patrick Brady with police using an Air Force Wapiti planeto observer to locate evidence at Gunnamatta Bay. The hearing, opening today, is expected to run several days with testimonies from Smith's widow, Dr Palmer, and medical experts.
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Sydney
James Smith
Coogee Aquarium
Air Force
Wapiti Planeto
Gunnamatta Bay
Cronulla
T. Pat
Patrick Brady
Shearer
Smith
Ching Police
Calman
Palmer
Ern Ment
Anther
France Defeated Crawford in Dramatic Davis Cup Rubber
In a marathon 24 hour Davis Cup match Australia edged France as Crawford saved two match points to prevail over Boussus in a pivotal rubber. The Australians later faced Germany for a spot in the final rounds, while the Czechoslovakians loomed as potential opponents.
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Pio
Boussus
Crawford
Merlin
McGeath
Crawford—Houssus
Australia
Guty Mustralia
Misstry
Metirathi
Ford Wad Quist
D. Borotra
Bernard
Stanford d. Boussus
Mertin de McGrath
Germany
Berlin
Greek Club Row Melbourne Slices Wharf Laborer in Provoked Attack
In City Court on Tuesday Janos Tsarazis admitted slashing Peter Spatios, a Greek wharf laborer, at the Sheck Chile after accusing him of causing trouble. Tsarazis claimed provocation and was sent to jail for three months.
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Melbourne
Peter Spatios
Chile
Janos Tsarazis
Tsarazis
Spanos
Xuel
Thermometer Readings: High 60.9 Low 51.2
Yesterday’s weather report records a maximum temperature of 60.9 and a low of 51.2 for the preceding 24 hours ending at 8 30 a.m. Local observers noted mild conditions with a steady breeze.
Man Cleared After Mae West Tale Tried In Court
Hobart Tuesday Bruce Willmott faced City Court on indecency charges after Patrick McGrath testified Willmott was merely telling a Mae West story. Inspector Dowling confirmed the tale, but the magistrate dismissed the charge amid laughter as McGrath repeated the tale in court.
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Hobart
Bruce Willmott
Patrick John McGrath
Willmott
Mae West
Inspector Dowling
McGrath
P.M
Future Asset Minister Sees Central Australia as Asset
Minister Lisensant, returning from Central Australia, argued Britain’s restrictions on Austrian meat imports hindered value. He noted even small gold remains at current price, praised parts of Central Australia, and urged recognition for women and pioneers. Government plans include sinking another well, building a school, and appointing a teacher, doctor, police sergeant, and an assayer to aid settlers.
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Melbourne
Lisensant
Cental Australia
Palersun
Luneteats
Cunstal Austria
Britain
Australis
Paterson
Central Australia
Golafeld
Adelaide Gazette on interim exam reforms
Adelaide University registrar Mr Eardley says the intermediate date examination already provides a certificate for candidates aiming at commercial or clinical careers. He notes the Public Examinations Board does not plan changes to the system at present.
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Adelaide
Sydney
Eardley
Adelade University
Examinaons Board
Head on collision near Port Lincoln injures four
Four people were hospitalized after a head on crash on the North road about four miles from Port Lincoln at 7 am today. Injured are J W Darwin of Ungarra Ivy Durdin 12 William Durdin 9 and Mrs Muriel Peterson aged about 23 of New Zealand Ivy Durdin broken leg. Darwin and son shaken and lacerations. Peterson cut over eye. Others—F A Lykke Roy Lykke and Mrs Effie Rodda—injured but not retained. Darwin was en route to Port Lincoln to meet his wife arriving by Minnipa. Lykke was bound for Tumby Bay. his daughter and Miss Huddy holidaying here planned to visit Tumby Bay and Mrs B Swaffer in hospital.
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Purt Lincoln
North Road
Port Lincoln
J W Darwn
Ungarra
Ivy Durdin
Walliam Durdin
Muriel Peterson
New Zealand
Peterson
F. A. Lykke
Tumby Bay
Miss Huddy
Anther
Mrs. B. Swaffer
Drunk Man Keeps Guinea Pig Warm at Police Station
A drunken man arrested at Central Railway Station kept a guinea pig inside his shirt to stay warm. The animal was found when officers searched him. he resisted leaving the pet in the cell. Police later returned the pig to the sober owner.
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Sydney
Regen
Pallee
Central Railway
Am al
Appeal Reserved In Anzac Highway Case Trial
The appeal by Growit against the Traf fic Court's dismissal of a charge against bookmaker Frank Henry Lewis was heard. Arguments centered on road conditions near Angas Highway and whether bitumen tracks defined the roadway. The defense contended excessive speed and unusual lighting posed risks, while the prosecutor argued about customary roadway definition. A separate German note described a proposed "on approval" servant placement scheme for school leavers in families hosting a servant.
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Adelaide
Indeiwetl
Moline
Justine Eedin
Growit
Trafic Court
Frank Henry Lewis
Lewis
Lse
Mintor
Angae Highway
Francis John Johns
E. Filarke
Trafic
Germany
Whit Monday Bank Holiday Closes British Markets
No metal markets or stock changes due to Whit Monday bank holiday in Britain. London financial centers closed with no sterling price movements or market advisories issued.
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Britain
London
Wayville Trotting Track to Lengthen and Widen
South Australian Trotting Association plans to approach the Royal Agricultural Society about extending and widening the Wayville track after a season break. The move aims to improve driver safety ahead of the new season beginning in October. The Trotting League meeting this weekend discussed ensuring better performances by the handicapper at the spring show.
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Adelaide
South Australian
Trotting Association
Royal Agricultural Society
Wayville
Gold Shares Calls in Melbourne Mining Firms Due Tomorrow
Gold mining companies in Melbourne face calls on shares totaling 140000. Individual calls range from one penny to £30 with the largest demand reported as £20000 for Upper Saint.
Alice Springs Gold Robbery Sparks Cryptic Police Statement
Detectives Correll and Strangway pursue a £3500 gold theft from the Alice Springs train nearly a fortnight ago. They left Alice Springs with a cryptic remark that if they were as sure of securing the gold as of catching the man, troubles would end.
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Alice Springs
Correll and
Strangway
Wright Sentenced After Manslaughter Conviction
Alfred Charles Wright a 26 year old laborer from West Melbourne faces sentencing for the manslaughter of Timothy Sullivan a 33 year old laborer from North Melbourne. Justice Macfarlan ordered blood and cerebro spinal fluid tests by the Government Medical Officer and the University. Medical evidence for Wright argued he was sub normal and lacked normal discernment between right and wrong.
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Melbourne
Alfred Charles Wright
West Melbourne
Timothy Sullivan
North Melbourne
Justice Macfarlan
Wright
Tiny Paris revolver found in Sydney matches compact killer
A miniature revolver imported from Paris is in Sydney, small enough to fit in a matchbox yet deadly at close range. Detectives have received cartridges with shells one sixteenth of an inch in diameter and three sixteenths of an inch long and are tracing the weapon's owner.
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Sydney
Paris
Tog
Miner suffered leg break in Ballarat mine shaft collapse
Melbourne dispatch reports Harry Bowerman aged 58 was injured when a mass of earth about half a ton broke away in a Ballarat area mine shaft. Bowerman fell and his companion shouted a warning but was too late.
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Melbourne
Caumtit
Ballarat
Harry Bowerman
Shoutet
Imate
Police Wrestling Title Crowned in Grimshaw Match
Grimshaw hosted the police wrestling championship where Seret defeated Constable A Marr two falls to one to win the title. The bout featured steady grappling and decisive finish in the final round.
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Adelaide
Seret
Grimshaw
Oine
A. Marr
Commonwealth Makes Definite Offer on Redhill Line
Acting Premier Sir George Ritchie stated the Interior Minister Paterson replied to the Port Augusta Redhill line talks. Cabinet review was pending with Railways Minister Hudd expected to report at the next meeting. A possible joint state and federal discussion may occur during upcoming visits through Adelaide or a federal cabinet session. Paterson had affirmed bridging the gap between Port Augusta and Redhill, seeking an agreeable arrangement with South Australia while maintaining the standard gauge.
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George Ritchie
Mr. Paterson
Port Augusta-Redhill
Hudd
Adelaide
Perth
Adefle
South Australia
Port Augusta
Red Hill
Port Pirie
Paterson
Commonwealth
Redhill
Government plans 1 million to employ 20,000 unemployed
The Cabinet plans to spend 1,000,000 pounds in three months to provide full-time jobs for 20,000 unemployed and relief work for many others. The Employment Council drafted a schedule for cabinet approval, with first calls expected next week at the Government Labor Exchange and county agencies. Workers will be paid 11 shillings per eight hour day.
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Melbourne
INO
Employment Council
Cabinet
Approva
Government
Disorganized Crew on Wilram Arrives with Missing Sailors
The German steamer Wilram arrived from Sydney with three crew missing and two convicted in Sydney for being prohibited immigrants. Firemen and steward were arrested, others detained aboard, and customs and police boarded at Victoria Docks. Deporters taken ashore in custody, with crew to be returned to ship at sailing time tomorrow.
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Melbourne
Wilram
Sydney
Bremen
Victoria Docks
Witram
Susteylian
Foreign murder at Ingham farm shocks community
Thessay Searcella, a long time resident of Ingham, was murdered at his farm on a Sunday night after seizing property last February. The killer fired twice at close range, reloaded, and finished with a head shot, then fled leaving three empty shells. Police probe faces secretive silence amid unemployed camp residents as widow and child mourn Scarcella, who married in 1934 and returned from Italy in 1923.
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Busbane
Thessay Searcella
Stellan
Ingham
Wis
Soteriy Searcela
Gulsephia Bachiella
Vietine
Bern
Rane
Ischarginie
Scarcella
Fin
Acene Grane
Austain
Italy
Dried Fruits Case Before High Court
The High Court unanimously upholds the Commonwealth demurrer in a suit by Adelaide fruit merchant Frederick Arthur James challenging the Dried Fruits Act. Damages for seizure of 70 cases of relume were disallowed. opinion notes Commonwealth power unaffected by 1929 Williams case and suggests Privy Council review.
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Sydney
Commonwealth
Frederick Arthur Tames
Adelaide
Bydnay
Uke Wisinlons
Seetlay
Dunlee Starke
Accidental Death Verdict In Barrier Inquest
A verdict of accidental death was returned by Coroner Donaldson in the Barrier inquest into the death of Patrick Francis Mulqueen Mulquee. He was struck by a rotor car driven by Mrs Margaret Lively on Sunday May 2 and died two days later.
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Donaldson
SM. Eoroner
Patrick Francis
Tree Margaret Lively
Arrivals and hospital notices at Pirie in yesterday's report
The message lists visitors at Pirie hotels including Mr and Mrs Pittustead and others staying at the Nor yat Exchange Motet and Naval Exchange Hotel. Several locals report hospital discharges from Pirie Hospital and updates on staff rosters. A patient from Port Gemirin suffered a severe arm injury from a belt accident.
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Atvists
Steifiting
Hocart
Pirie
Noyat Exchange Motet
Pittustead
Hoya Exchange Hotel
Mire
A. Laboratories
Mire Hebditeth
Naval Exchange Hotel
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Walsh
Aday
France
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Anzac Highway
Fl G. Alderman
Vitumen
Angas Wigway
Alderman
Piublic
Ure Tapley
Lew
Wayville Trotting Track
Tiny Revolver
Miner
Police Wrestling
Redhill Line
Victoria
Barrier
Kora
Messrs
Godden
Mosewarbe
Royal Exchange
Tamer
Wardertown Roan
Selomontown
Pirie Hospital
Ellen Street
F. Fuss
Port Gemirin
OG. Nevin
M. Fre
M. Twining
M. Goode
O. C. Lesher
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