Government Plans Murray River Water Pipeline to Whyalla
Adelaide Premier T Playford announced a plan to fast track a water supply pipeline from the River Murray to Whyalla, aiming for a 24 year construction from an annual spend near £1,000,000. He sought £2,600,000 from the Loan Council for 1939-40, part of a £3,400,000 gross loan works programme, to support public works amid wheat price difficulties and a budget deficit.
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Adelaide
Whyalla
Ae T. Playford
River Murray
Playford
Loan Council
South Australia
World leaders urged to share burden of saving the world
An Australian Associated Press report from New York details King George and Queen Elizabeth at a church service in New Jersey where a bishop linked a broader saving task for Britain and America to global crisis. The monarchs greeted crowds as President Roosevelt attended, with sunlight giving way to a hot but tempered day as tension and diplomacy colored the event.
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Australian Associated Press
New York
England
America
King George
Queeen Elizabeth
Cherch
Westierneaten
James
Myde Park
New Jersey
Jarisiioners
Enland
Gherst
Pitt
Amy
Pilt
Qualal
Hye Park
Roosevelt
Moosevelt
Thermometer readings for yesterday posted
Yesterday’s high reached 04.2 and the 24 hour minimum ended at 6:30 am was 49. Data reflects local weather observation figures.
Stolen Car Hits Adelaide: Football Official Loses Vehicle
Monday W G Neal secretary of Sturt FC reported his car stolen from outside Unley Oval. He found it abandoned near Wilcox Avenue at Prospect later that day. Five days later his papers were recovered from a culvert in Unley. gold pass medallions and six football ticket books remain missing.
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Adelaide
W. G. Neal
Sturt
Unley Oval
Neal
Wilcox Avenue
Prospect
Unley
Responsibilities Will Be Fulfilled in Britain Russia Policy Debate
Anthony Eden urged a direct approach to Russia and warned against appeasement. The article notes Lord Halifax and Chamberlain advocating clear language to Germany, Britain’s resolve to meet its duties, and a UK campaign to counter Nazi propaganda while awaiting further diplomacy and possible talks with Germany.
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Gord Halifax
Mr. Chamberlain
Germany
Britain
Uns
Lord Halifax
Dr. Goebbels
Anthony Eden
Russia
Round Table Conference Support From Australia Prime Minister
Canberra reports Prime Minister Menzies welcomed Britain’s offer to discuss Germany and other nations at the conference table. He urged negotiation over force to settle grievances and warned that armament increases risk. He cited Chamberlain’s readiness to negotiate and said peaceful settlement hinges on genuine will to end the arms race.
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Canberra
Britain
Germany
R. G. Menzies
Rouge
Maine
Menzies
Mr. Chamberlain
Woman Killed as Car Strikes Tree Near Melbourne
Verona Connell, 28, of Camberwell, was killed when a car she rode in struck a tree after swerving to avoid a dog named Hernance Ian Atkyns suffered concussion and shock. Three other passengers escaped unharmed.
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Melbogrne, Munday Verona Connell
Camberwell
Uver
Hernance
Ian Atkyns
Var
Motorist killed in Melbourne crash on Flallarar road
Two cars failed to negotiate a curve on Flallarar road near Hacclins Marsh tonight and crashed into a guard post. Four occupants were involved. two were admitted to hospital. John Aitken aged 26 of Prahran suffered a fractured skull and Alfred Cox aged 27 of East St Kilda suffered a fractured base of skull in critical condition.
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Melbourne
Flallarar Road
Hacclins Marsh
John Aitken
Prahran
Alfred Cox
East St Kilda
Man Killed in Hit-and-Run in Melbourne
Patrick White age 50 of Collingwood was killed instantly in Wellington parade when struck by a motorist alleged to have fled the scene. Police say the incident occurred Monday in Melbourne with investigations ongoing.
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Melbourne
Patrick White
Collingwood
Wellington Parade
Personal notices from Pirie and surrounds in a holiday week
Mr W Geet proprietor of New Aus tral Theatre left for the city last evening and will return to Pirie on Friday. Mr H Johns of Coomamia recently had an appendicitis operation and was discharged. Mr D J Jones was discharged from hospital. Arthur Rae, who has resided in Pirie four months, has returned to Adelaide. Messrs F Pybus and G Collins of Adelaide Local Court staff, visiting Port Augusta for the holiday weekend, called on friends in Pirie yesterday on the way back to the city.
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Saatete
Victoria
Commonwealth
New South Wales
W. Geetproprietor
New Austral Theatre
Pirie
H. Johns
Coomamia
D. J. Jones
Arthur Rae
Pitie
Adelaide
F. Pybus
G. Collins
Port Augusta
Spain and Axis Press for Spanish Concessions in War Aftermath
The News Chronicle reports May talks by Britain and Germany seeking Spanish concessions in exchange for Franco’s favor. It notes Italo German ties, Suner in Rome, and possible Burgos visits to coordinate Rome-Berlin axis plans. Italy and Germany push to shape Spain’s stance while air force losses are tallied in a Burgos telegram.
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Australian Associated Presa
London
May
Germany
Franco
News Chronicle
Burgos
Helmuth Wohlthal
Ciana
Rome
Senor Suner
Interior
Diano Marian
Spain
Sigmar Muscsolini
Wis
Rome-Berlin
Saas
France
Italy
Hitler
Mussolini
Portugal
Holian
Zaibs
Car Plunges Down Gully After Pacific Highway Crash
A sedan carrying a family of eight slid off the road four miles north of Pesterry on the Pacific Highway, tumbling 108 feet into a gully. All but Mrs. Yord suffered injuries. she sustained multiple rib fractures. The others escaped with shock in this Sydney area incident.
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Ford
Pestserry
Pacific Highway
Yord
Sydney
Monaar
Eastwood
Motor Car Stolen From Ellen Street
A six cylinder Duc touring car registered 149 464 was stolen overnight from Ellen street. Peter Pointon of Afford road reported leaving the vehicle in the street and discovering its loss later. The car had not been covered by late hour.
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Pirie
Peter Pointon
Afford Road
Ellen Street
Traffic standards stolen and recovered in Pirie area
Two traffic standards were removed by vandals from the kerbside in Pirie and recovered on The Terrace yesterday. A bicycle taken from Gostalos fruit shop on Floreate Street was also recovered. Police suspect the bike was used to aid the theft of the standards.
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Fastness
Pirie
Gostalos
Floreate Street
Moshulu at Cork First Grain Ship To Reach Port
Moshulu owned by Gustaf Erikson, sailing from Port Victoria with a full cargo of wheat, was one day out when last reported. Other grain fleet ships near Britain include Abraham Rydberg, Viking, Pamir, and Passat with ports of origin Port Germein and Port Victoria.
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Sovran
Federation Road
Pile Hospital
ED. Sewers
Piteaira
Britain
Country Party cripples Federal Parliament in Canberra
Canberra reports the Country Party has refused to cooperate with the Ministry, paralysing the federal Parliament. The piece cites prolonged all night sittings, party rifts, and a looming budget crisis, warning of a breakdown unless a composite ministry is formed and the stalemate ends. The Labor Party is indicated as the sole beneficiary of the impasse.
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Canberra
Country Party
silUnga
Thea Belplens
Aot
Earle Pace Wa
Menzies
Amnandal
Earle Page
Dectioes
U.ap
Bir
Ma Menges
Elthowgh
Selon
Labor Party
Pirie Combined Defeated by Yorke Peninsula Narrow Margin
Yorke Peninsula led throughout and beat Pirie Combined 118 to 96 in a hard fought match. Goalkickers for Yorke Peninsula included Fiedler with five and Larwood with four, while Pirie scorers featured Stigwood and Sawatzke with three each. Best players listed include Roads Ostey Fiedler Westlake Larwood Evans Downs Pirie Sawatzke Stigwood Madigan Fiddaman Best.
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Pirie
Kad Krotind
Yorke Peninsula
Fiedler
Larwood
Evans
Broadstock
Qatey
Berndt
V. Westlake
F. Stigwood
Ksawatzke
R. Veitch
A. Sharpe
P. Fawcett
J. Brady
Hy Madigan
E. Fiddaman
Roads
Ostey
W. Westlake
Downs
Sawatzke
Stigwood
Madigan
Petagas
Nitz
Pelham
Norwood Beats South Adelaide In League Football Victory
Norwood defeated South Adelaide by 14 goals to 12 behinds, securing a clear league football win. South Adelaide trailed by 20 points at the final whistle as Norwood asserted dominance on home soil.
Thefts At Kingston Park Golf Links Reported
Police investigated thefts at Kingston Park golf links where money and valuables were taken from unoccupied cars. A purse containing coins and a ticket holder was stolen from one car and later found discarded in a rear seat. Officer Kurts was on duty nearby.
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Kingston Park
Father and Two Sons Compete in Pirie Western Golf Meet
The Sawers family Father Mr E D Sewers owner of Piscaire Station Meckera and his sons Brian and Bill took part in the Pirie Western golf event A 30 year golfer Mr Sewers expressed delight at competing with his sons The open competition marked Bill Sawers final appearance The Sawers name is known in golfing circles with Ras Sawer former state amateur open champion and Ken Sawers a Kom Jyonga Club member The meeting highlighted the enjoyable nature of the event.
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Pirie
E D. Sewers
Piscaire Station
Meckera Ishee
Brian
Bill
Hag Bess
Sid
Ts Pitke
Sawers
Ras Sawer
ED. Sewers
He J
Ken Sawesr
Kom 'Jyonga Club
Ism J
Came Club
Plane to Test Radio Beacons Near Chil Aviation Sartuen
A plan to test radio beacons was announced by aviation officials as a test run near Chil. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
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Meloolte
Proelval Bomplans Purefinerd
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Rantrae Seray
Central Link Credit
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Ashi
Alelyins Melenin
Monasy
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Prospect Oval
MR. Eden
Grove Park
Daily Telegraph’ Scon
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Chamberlain
Cano
Daily Telegraph
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Hoopers
Port Pirie
Cork
House OF Representatives
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Pawer
Méanes
Menaise
Pirie Combined
Dash
Norwood
Sellim Farm
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Mr. Sewers
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