Raise Bundaleer Dam Proposed Despite Water Supply Doubt
Adelaide report says raising Bundaleer dam by six feet should proceed only if leakage remains minimal and the Moarray scheme is explored. Public Works Committee notes past supply limits and urges government action to augment existing water provisions, weighing Mul River diversion against Hi River catchment options and noting cost estimates around £94,000 for works.
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Adelaide
Public Works Standing Committee
A. J. Blackwell
Mid-North
Bundaleer
Hi River
Bundaleer Dam
Mie
Myer
Hiver Bruwehtuu
Giese
Willy
Hue Bundalyer Dani
Diariota
Murray
Two Months in Gaol in a Rainy Town Case
A report details John Graham Sibley aged 35 receiving a two month gaol term from Mr Muirhead PM for involvement in a November burglary at a police station. The case centers on stolen tennis racquets valued at £315 and linked items, with conflicting explanations about how the items were accessed. The testimony covers the break in, alleged responsibilities, and subsequent police report references.
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Ak Mcbean
Schultz
Retailers Welcome Increase in Federal Basic Wage
Melbourne retailers welcomed the federal basic wage rise as necessary to meet the higher costs. Government projections show a 1997-98 budget deficit around £410,000 with a large portion tied to wage hikes. Increased wages and shorter hours are expected to raise costs while also lifting purchasing power and food prices.
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Melbourne
Treasury Amouats
Lindo Court
Work of Larrakia Canberra Patrol Sparks Debate
Fragmentary notes from Thursday recounts about Larrakia patrols and comments by Mrs Pierson on suppression by Labor members. Reports mention a breakdown of patrols and arrests linked to the Larrakia, with unclear figures and details due to damaged text.
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Canberra
Larrakia
Herl
Siousent
Pierson
Tarrakia
Injured Man Prosecuted After Alleged Wounding
A man accused of injuring his wife faced charges in a local court. The case centers on alleged acts of harm to Emin Sati, with details unclear due to damaged text. Proceedings mention Lenodhazeed and Donald, and a discharge at Hiblachids south Wastes.
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Heine Smith
Donald
Hiblachids South
Snuias Tay
Emin Sati
Sully
Truck Front Wrecked After Bush Fire on Highway
A front hit on the Cleon Highway near Wedderburn left a vehicle damaged and its occupant escaping serious injury as flames and debris from trees and a culvert caused the crash. The driver suffered chest injuries from the steering wheel but revived after assistance from Tr. TV Marley who attended at the scene alongside another witness.
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Biel
Wedderburn
Tr. TV
Marley
Germany withdraws ships after Valencia attack dispute
London reports Berlin will take no further action over the alleged attack on the Leipzig and withdraws from the joint naval patrol off Spain. Britain France and Germany sought a unified response but failed to agree on a naval demonstration. Spanish tensions rise as Valencia shelters fear bombardment while word comes that three German warships remain near Spanish waters.
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London
Tursday
Ermany
Leipzig
Spain
Berlin
Baron von Neurath
Tele Tensa
Sultsance Way
Eden
House of Commons
Valencia
Celud
Lipamith
Torentire
Oitain
France
Stati
Hasse of Commons
Britain
Germany
Italy
Altox
Bethey Fronte
Coatrol
Systen
Ferman
van Stan Gates
Hallam
Nasaimee
Mr. Kalen
Jim
Spanien
Valeweks
Wisalise
Thermometer Reading Summary
Yesterday’s maximum reached 66.5 degrees with a 24 hour minimum ending at 5:30 am records a low of 46 degrees.
Former Pirie Lady In Good Vocal Form At Peninsula Contests
Mrs. R. W. Cole, a former Pirie student, excelled at Peninsula competitions held in York Peninsula, winning the champion song and securing top placings in several sections. Judges praised her strong vocal delivery and dramatic posing, marking her as a standout performer among 450 entries across 14 nights of events.
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Pirie Lady
Adelaide
Muethaniatt
Yorke Penlissia
Leeks
Rodingella
Wundersltz
Victor Harbor
Shmdard
Hine
Lark
Pheys
Tosewarne
Poe
Chamsion
runiberg-Darisa Radio
Cole
Teueliet
Cale
Setivwl
Kadina Tigh
Adelaide hotel permit limits in Licensing Act dispute
In Adelaide a solicitor disputes Mr Coventry’s view that only one hotel permit may be issued per night. The Licensing Act is argued to allow multiple permits for different gatherings on the same premises if space and policy permit. A.J. Lee of the Licensed Victuallers’ Association counters that several permits are possible depending on hotel capacity.
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Adelaide
C. J. Coventry
S.M
Pirie Police Court
Hive
AJ. Lee
Ticensed Victuallers’ Association
Coventry
Jose
Coir Une
Miepani
Lirwaent Piri
Federal Wharf
Battle Wharf
Release on Bond for Phyllis Edkins in Pirie Court
In Pirie yesterday Phyllis Edkins, married of Pirie West, was ordered released on bond under the Offenders Probation Act after agreeing to enter a home in Adelaide. The court noted her health, epilepsy, and temper, and emphasized sympathetic treatment over imprisonment. A 40 pound recognizance to be of good behaviour for 12 months was set, with conditions to stay in Adelaide and receive support from probation officers and Dr. Forgan.
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Pirie
Phyllis Meldayce Edkins
Merrieg
Pirie West
Adslaide
Edkins
Maryder
Jude Finge
Uty
Jeti Tami
D. Forgan
Wis Touur
Adelaide
Local notices and movements at Pirie Hospital and churches
Long list of personal movements and health updates from Pirie Hospital with patients improving at Pirie Hospital and staff changes. Clerical and church appointments noted including Archbishop of Sydney departure and Bishop of Goulburn celebrating anniversary.
Wimbledon Doubles Australian Singles Referenced
Wimbledon coverage reports mixed results from the Australian entrants in singles. Names and results are garbled, but several players from South Africa and the United States appear in the day’s notes alongside European competitors.
Wheat Market Steady Amid Poor North American Weather
The American market shows steady wheat prices despite dismal U S and Canadian crop weather. Adelaide trucks report unchanged prices at Port Adelaide and outports while traders eye American exports and weather impacts on future demand.
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Adelaide
North America
Port Adelaide
Lierpan
Ubed States
Medlcine Hat
Vibert
Bantu
Hamidi
Minneapolis
Pirie Harbor to gain two more deepwater berths
Plans by the South Australian Harbor Board propose adding two 24 foot low tide berths at Baltic Wharf Pirie to boost wheat and timber traffic. The project, tied to harbor improvements, includes dredging and wharf extensions, with rail facilities and deeper loading points expected to lift local shipments.
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Pirie Harbor
Pirie
South Australian
Harbor Board
Baltic Wharf
Ot Pirie
Dee
AG. Spiershar
Tke Reber Hermaster
Baltic
Redhill Port Augusta railway link ceremony planned
A report from Redhill notes plans for the opening ceremony of the Redhill Port Augusta railway link on July 28. Commonwealth and State railway officials may cut the ribbon with the official party to allow the first train into Pirie, with a similar ceremony at Park Augusta. The west party then returns to Pirie for a dinner and overnight stay, before continuing to Adelaide the next morning.
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Redhill
Port Augusta
Ahrowett Pirie
Pirie
Park Augusta
Trun
Adelaide
Muh Hue
National Insurance talks set in Melbourne on July 3
Under the Labor Party opposition leader Mr dy uetla chairing a federal committee, the Labor Party will meet in Melbourne on July 3 to examine alternative unemployment insurance proposals by British expert Mr Ince for Australia.
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Uanbedaa
Dyuetla
Labor Party
Melbouirne
Ince
Australia
Militon Bales Twice as Much Wool as Quota
Sapabese Woollen manufacturers hope to obtain government permission to export at least £000,000 bales of wool from Australia next season. Mr G D Welly, chairman of the Australian Wool growers Council, said the present agreement allows 580,000 bales but the council expects to require double that quantity in the new season.
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Melbourne
Sapabese
Austra
G. D. Welly
Australian Woolgrowers’ Council
Nyx
Pooley Bridge Jumps Badly at Epsom Racecourse
Melbourne report says Pooley Bridge, the favorite for the Ore Gresd National Hurdle Race, slid and bungled the first hurdle, twisted and scrambled over, then jumped badly and fell off at the next. trainer blames the outside hurdles.
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Melbourne
Pooley
Epsom
Tie
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Sibly
McLean Atl Shultz
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Mrs. Silly Tsing
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Charuerlain
Victorian Railways
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A.W. Lacey
R. W. Cole
London Metal Market
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J. Coventry
Hovlera Fonte
1 Wood
Howetown
Muspital
Seager
Atau Ure
Ube
Royal Institution
Ors
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Wehlmar
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Pirie Hospital
Fupig
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Tonkin
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York Road
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Pirte Salvation Ary Corps
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Mette
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IBH
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Rwsutord
Atustenlla Ad
Aieary Avaluni
Nize
USA
Eliga von Gramm
Germs
A. Cackey
Skiehund
Caawrord
Air
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Pirie ‘Yacht Club
Lesterday
Feders Wharf
Allway
Cuutomm Department
Redhill Line
National Insurance
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Prests
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