Rector's 59 Hour Fast Aims To Clear Albany Church Debt
Long article notes Revd A E White rector of St John’s Albany begins a hunger and prayer fast to wipe out debt. He planned 59 hours of fasting starting Thursday at 7 am and may extend two more days. Critics call it a publicity stunt while White, known across Australia, cites duty amid financial strain. He has a storied clerical background including service in World War I and missionary work.
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Perth
A. E. White
St John's Church
Albany
Padre White
Australis
Merfield Theological College
England
Brotherhood of St Boniface
Williams
France
Australia
Broken Hill
Austratia
Amazing death by own action case shocks Perth readers
A six month mystery ends with discovery of a charred skeleton in a sandhill near Scarborough and North Beach. Police identify the dead as John Johnson from Pier Street lodging house. A shotgun and bones found among ashes suggest the man killed himself to die in a funeral pyre, the fire consuming the body. A note asks the finder to report to a Pesth woman.
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Perth
Scarborough
North Beach
Peeth
John Johnson
Pier Street
Janbsry 2
Manager of New Theatre Named for Crane Project
Mr GH Waterman appointed manager of the new Crane Theatre Ellen Straat to be opened next month He is managing director of Gagne Phentens Linley told a Reuters representative on Saturday Waterman previously ran the Victor Harbor theatre on the Ozone circuit He will relocate to Pirlo in about a month.
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GH. Waterman
Crane Theatre
Ellen Straat
H. M. Waterman
Gagne Phentens
Linley
Gol. Waterman
Victor Harbor
Ozone Circuit
Pirlo
Personal Mr WM Waterman returns to Adelaide after Pirie visit
Mr WM Waterman director of Ozone Theatres Limited arrived in Adelaide on Satur day after a debt visit to Port Pirie. He stayed at Barrier Hotel. At the Bellvillom jubilee meeting in Blorenne Street on Balurdey night Major W Burst and others apologised for absences. Passengers on the Torvis Bay arriving for London disembarked at Adelaide including Mesdames M Hlgging A Skewes Misses M Dunn M Parker and several others.
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WM. Waterman
Ozone Theatres Limited
Adelaide
Pirie
Barrier Hotel
Nemy
Blorenne Stront
Balurdey
Midi Vieton
Pivie i
Lallore
Wie
Port Pie
A. R. ‘Leonard
Torvis Bey
London
Mesdames M
Wi Hlgging
A. Skewes
Port Pirie
M. Dunn
M. Parker
WightLfont
Noble
Otesars
BK. Brodie
G. G. Shiel
J. . Polson
Téigh
Babyton
Mesdames Wy, Lad
J.harvie
D. White
M. Stacey
Venning
Mes
D. Laube
Solomontown
Mathiodial
Australians Dominate Singles to Threaten Davis Cup Bid
Crawford and McGrath won both singles as Australia surged in the European zone Davis Cup tie. Crawford defeated Satou of Japan 6463 675 and McGrath beat Wenot 9751 75, leaving Australia needing one more win to reach the final.
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Paris
Suniday
Nly
Australia
Crawford
McGrath
Satou
Japan
Wenot
Junior Wins Seaton Golf Title at Royal Adelaide
The 19 year old W Ackland-Bierman captured the Royal Adelaide Golf Club Championship at Seaton with a record 303 nine hole event score. Winsor posted 74 in the morning to stay one stroke behind. Hormman finished third at 343 total after a dramatic afternoon round.
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Adelaide
W. Ackland-Bierman
Royal Adelaide
Winsor
Mornains
Acklansi-Hoeman
Rome
Ackliafs Horinka
Winser
Hormman
Toms
Bogey Event at Kingston Park Scores and Winners
A bogey competition at Kingston Park produced notable scores with TY A. Woodenite leading A Grade tied by Playfair and Gaushall in a tight field. B Grade saw Sutherland, Hand, Keentha and others posting solid rounds as fans reported best scores and standings.
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Kingston Park
Soridualus Oy Pont Pirie Gost Cla
Kingston
Tavk Tinks
Eas
TY. A. Woodenite
Playtine
Sutherland
Squire Usd
Central Baptist Ponds 5138 For Church Ponds
A brief item notes 5138 funds designated for Central Baptist Church properties. The report credits a donor pair whose contribution supports church ponds and related project costs. No further details provided.
Patriotic Slogan Drives Apple Fair for Church Funds
A Saturday afternoon event at Central Baptist Church featured an apple fair with murals and stalls. Proceeds totaled 13 8 shillings, aiding church funds, with Mrs Threadgold mayoress opening proceedings and presenting a fruit bouquet to the mayoress. Entertainment included local performers, school pupils, and a boy soprano group.
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NUE Central
Eit
London
Threadgald
Bishan Tyerhy
Ward
Pat
Gid
Swaels
Hughes
Vale
Keals
Mewar Hughes
L. King
Lowers
Liflyseliita
EB. Gatrel
L. Garratt
J. Hughes
Doctrines of Trinity Festival at St Barnabas Church
During the past week St Barnabas, Barnevas, held the Palyon Salut festival with a first Mass on Monday and a patronal dance on Wednesday. Rev A S Baker preached on the Trinity and unity in Christ, urging parishioners to live in love and fellowship extending beyond the parish. The festival included a large Mass on Sunday and a breakfast for over 400 attendees, with Miss Thelma Poole and Mr Henry Wolters announced for marriage and gifts given in token of best wishes.
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Barnevas
Sangey
A. S. Baker
Loysjus
Goa
Srethnen
Faye
Mr. Wakter
Ife
St. Barnauie
Joey
Barrnabas
Chuvah
feLhonce
Lele
Stustoal
Giyan
Key Gillespigg
Ant Attis L. Mellot
Milsses Stueke
Arthur
Fina Musts. Roth
Phin Parish
Thelma Poole
Henry Wolters
A. Teaste
Baker
Miss Poole
Nory
Jesus
Darwin London Australia airliner forced down near Bathurst Island
A British airliner en route from London to Australia was forced to land near Bathurst Island off Darwin after enduring severe headwinds. The Astraca landed safely and rescuers aided the crew as plans were made to proceed to Sydney for repairs. Officials noted the flight’s rough conditions and the aircraft’s safe arrival.
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Darwin
London
Australia
Astraca
Bathurst Island
Clarence Skeark
Plang
Lonely Island
Rmiles
Utoslae
Bathurst
Island
Peartens
Triumph For Roosevelt In Emergency Congressional Session
Washington Sunday reports the emergency session of Congress, summoned March 4, adjourned early yesterday. President Roosevelt claimed victory as laws affecting citizens’ finances passed, including a compromise reducing War Veterans benefits from 180 million pounds annually to 80 million pounds.
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Washington
United States Congress
Toasavel
Roosevelt
Congress
Afford Wins Silver Spoon Flight Amid Silver Spoon Round
Pirie Associates reports Mrs H Afford won the third round of the Silver Spoon event Wednesday. The field played 48 holes with participants including Tassle Mr and Mrs Meyrick and others, but several associates did not play. Final scores show notable totals such as 90-21-6 and 87-2-7 among competitors while Rosulis and Warren contributed key figures.
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Fononz Rosulis
Afford
Tassle
Atones
Mise Meyrick
Convent Fete Raises About £8 for Charity
A collection of about £8 was taken at St Mark's Hall to aid the convent fete. The event featured musical and vocal items performed by artists including Mrs Morgan Adelaide Misses Agila Huson M Rassant Lee and Doven among others. A formal petition was read and plans for the next gathering were discussed.
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St. Mark's Hall
Mie
Mrs Morgan
Adelaide
Agila “Huson
M. Rassant
Lee
Gs Doven
KO Ndiemara
Mi Sullivan
Mi Sullivan's ” Shidente; ~ Bressas Gleeke, T. Madigan
Port Pirie Labor Day Committee Plans Picnic and Social
The Pirie Labor Day Committee adopted its roster including Mrs Gi. He Shame as secretary and M H Botneras as secretary, with Messrs A W La rey, G Warman, and J Fitweraid among assistants. The group outlined plans for their annual event at Crystal Brook, with trustees and a tyler named in attendance.
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Port Pirie
He Shame
MH. Botneras
ME. Sandlay
J. O. Fitweraid
Ambilots
A. W. Larey
G. Warman
A. Ap
Pléby
Berry
Tustees
Pstrachan
Tyler
Nk Gryslel
Glass Manufacturers profits rise in Melbourne issue
Melbourne Sunday report shows Australian Glass Monopoly Company earning a net profit of £123,499 for the year to March 31, up £40,508 from the previous year. Directors announce increased ordinary share dividends from 7 to 8 percent.
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Melbourne
Australian Glass Munumeting Company
Contenta
Momusalth
Marsh
Alvis
Confident pledge prompts can you finish the job head on
A terse, motivational note urges assurance in completing a task with focus. It emphasizes using deliberate thinking and mental effort to ensure success. The writer challenges the reader to prove capability and resolve under pressure.
One Agin the Army in Salvation Army Reunion Talk
Adjutant GB Sannelle tells a tale against the Salvation Army at a reunion meeting in the army hall on Saturday. Attendees hear “sprg’aates” and an unlawful story, then a drunk woman is found in the street and taken to the Salvation Army home where she wakes dazed and asks where she is.
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Sannelle
Salvation Army
Old Style Dance Club Annual Ball Features Moonlight Glow
The Old Style Dance Club hosts its annual ball with period costumes and moonlight ambiance. Dancers will enjoy a supper arranged by an experienced committee while performers Tom Carty and Tucky Spolf appear, promising nostalgic entertainment into the night.
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Malar
Ho Nondlan
Carty
Tucky
A Galaxy of Color Teases Night Sky Show
A vivid account describes a meteorite shower lighting the evening sky with brilliant colors. The comet trails and rocket-like spark bursts create a dazzling display as observers glimpse a glowing, cometlike path across the horizon.
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Wren
Motor truck crash injures four at Tapley Hill
A motor truck out of control crashed through a fence on Tapley Hill last night. It somersaulted three times and halted halfway down a gully. Four people, Nell Pearcy 18, George Pearcy 20, Joe Keys 18, and Phillip Whitehead, were injured and admitted to Adelaide Hospital. The driver escaped. Buddle of Darlington Service Station aided transport.
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Adelaide
Ley’s Hill
Nell. Pearcy
McLaren Vale
Eas Wgeorge Pearcy
Joe ‘Keys
Phillip Whitehead
McLaren
Vileo Static
Pearcy
Keys
Stevek
Buddle
Darlington
Tapley
Solomontown Methodist Church Anniversary Observed
Services marked the Solomontown Methodist Church anniversary with large congregations. An unveiled hymn board memory honored the late Miss Eisie Umar. A May A. T. Strange led the morning sermon and the choir performed amid simple, moving tributes to faithful service.
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Solomontown
Eisie Umar
A. T. Strange
State Imports Exemption Sought in Customs Tariff Bill
The Senate debated inserting a clause to exempt from duty goods imported by state authorities for their own use and not for sale. Senator John ston moved the amendment with A J Mufinehian backing the request, amid earlier heated protests and Commonwealth objections.
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Canberra
Sindaji
Senate
Johnston
W.A
A. J.mufinehian
Exemptions Extended Under Financial Relief Act
Canberra reports extending sales tax exemptions from last November through June 800, covering items linked to the Budget plan. Officials say the extensions maintain relief during a period of economic adjustment and may influence consumer purchases.
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Canberra
Financial Relief Act
Annes
Tina
Manesi
Silver Wedding Celebrated at Stark Hall Solomontown
A large attendance gathered at Stark's Hall in Solomontown for the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Stark. Mayor Threndfold congratulated them, a surprise dish and silver stand were presented, and a full supper and dancing followed with music by local performers.
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Solomon— Town
Propheny
Mrt
Stan Stark
Mrs. Stark
Altair
Mea
Solomontoya
Whem
Jareuate
Mary Hoa Mos
Starke
G. Piteweralé
Sana
Stark
Mesare
Les Oaklands
J. Doyle
W. Malyella
Vlodns
Pammenter
Piago
Bryson
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