Woniora Reaches Pirie After Near Two Day Gale
The Woniora, laden with Tasmanian hardwoods and cement, battled a fierce north west gale for 40 hours after leaving Devonport. 37 crew aboard, all exhausted but unharmed, hatches intact, cargo dry, ship berthed at Baltic Wharf amid battered decks and heavy seas near Spencer Gulf.
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Pirie
Spencer Gulf
Devon Port
Tasmania
H. G. Malcolm
Baltic Wharf
Goss
Buable
Veniora
Maxwell MLA Dies in Melbourne Courthouse Area
George Arnot Maxwell, a celebrated Melbourne criminal barrister aged 76, died at his Canterbury home on Tuesday. Born in Scotland, he moved to Melbourne as a boy, studied law, and built a renowned career in major trials including the Colin Ross Gun Alley case. Maxwell entered Federal politics in 1919 and represented Fawkner thereafter.
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Melbourne
George Arnot Maxwell
K.C
Dole Strike Reignites in Melbourne Street Work
A fresh dole strike halts Yerra Boulevard repairs as 199 sustenance workers demand relief. The clash grounds traffic while engineers assess next steps and urge substitution to end the work stoppage. The issue moves to the central unemployed committee for consideration.
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Melbourne
Nother Dole
Yerra
Dave
Boulevard
McKennie
Public Works Department
Commonwealth Loan News From Sydney
Commonwealth loan details reported from Sydney on Tuesday noted in brief items. Officials discussed funds and repayment terms while local agencies prepared to implement the program and monitor progress.
Tai Yin Weathered Southern Gale Under Sea Rescue
Surgeon aboard the Norwegian ship Tai Yin reports the vessel endured a severe southern gale while returning from Melbourne. Ten crew members observed the storm as seas broke over the deck but the ship maintained speed. A sister ship, the Australian Star, was also seen pushing through the rough sea nearby.
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de, J. Janes
Melhourne
Australian Star
James
Ellaroo Stranding Delays Steel Jacks and Tidelogged
The steamer Ellaroo bound from Newcastle to Whyalla with ironstone and coal faced a steering gear fault off Spencer Gulf. Divers and Lloyds surveyors inspected the vessel at Pirie, finding the rudder quadrant damaged but the cause unclear. engineers overhauled the gear through the night while awaiting repairs to resume her voyage.
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Ellaroo
Whyalla
Newcastle
Railway Wharf
Ellarvo
Adelaide
Spencer Gulf
Arroush
Gabe Island
Ellareu
Althorpes
Dumbar
Pirie
A. J. Elms
Lloyds Surveyor
Elms
Lloyds Ast
Scout Association Formed In Pirie
The Scout Association in Pirie formed at a public meeting in the town hall with Mr. A. K. Jeanes as first president. Delegates from local troops attended led by Mr. W. J. Threadgold, and Acting Commissioner N. M. Part spoke on the movement’s aims beyond religion or militarism. The new executive includes L. Bottvall, Plem’ng, and others, with plans for a local headquarters and possible Crestwood and Redhill venues.
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Prinz District
Boy Scouts’ Association
W. J. Threadgold
Minyor
T. G. Maskarde
Tcrystal Brook
Threadguld
N. M. Part
South Australia
Mc Mart
Boy Scout Movement
Tramway
Land sale to General Motors Holdens at Fishermans Bend
The cabinet decided to sell 50 acres at Fishermans Bend for £40,000 to General Motors Holdens Limited to build a motor body factory. Premier Seytorus called it desirable to encourage large firms to establish works in Victoria, promising substantial employment and broader state benefits.
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Melbourne
Fisherman's Bend
General Motors Holdens
Seytorus
Victoria
The Rise of X Ray Advancing Rapidly
A Sydney report notes X ray technology advancing rapidly with predictions it will replace radium in medical treatment. The article highlights adjustable ray strength and ongoing blood tests in Sydney to detect cancers early for timely operation.
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Sydney
Shark Arm Murder Allegation
Sydney report notes Justice Halse Rogers halted the inquest into James Smith's death while Patrick Brady, 42, a shearer, faces Central Police Court tomorrow for the alleged murder. Police expect a remand, and Brady remains at Long Bay. The judge indicated inquests could still proceed via magistrate, and NSW law may allow inquests on identifiable body parts without viewing the body.
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Sydney
Halse Rogers
James Smith
Patrick Brady
Shearer
Central Police Court
Tomor
Wiill
Brady
Long Bay
New South Wales
Temperature readings from yesterday
The maximum reached 59.9 with a 24 hour minimum of 42.0 by 5.30 am, indicating a mild diurnal range. Reading reflects a daily temperature report from local weather services.
Pirie Hospital Board Checks Cleanliness During Annual Inspection
The Pirie Hospital Board, including chair F. Dawe and members A. Jeanes D. Yates G. Dey J. F. Jenkins C. L. Davis and C. A. Degenhard, along with acting secretary M. Cornish, completed their annual inspection praising cleanliness and modern kitchen systems. Minor drainage issues and uneven grounds were noted, with plans for a larger women’s ward and grounds improvements. A Recorder representative detailed weekly food consumption and supplies for patients and staff.
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Pirie Hospital Board
Messrs. F. €. Dawe
A. K. Jeanes
D. Yates
G. Dey
J. F. Jenkins
C. L. Davis
C. A. Degenhard
M. Cornish
the Recorder
Pirie Hospital
Metal markets report from London Metal Exchange quotes
The London Metal Exchange quotations for June 24 show mixed movements across metals. Lead and copper edges rise while forwards dip. gold trades open and closes with a noted decline in cash and forward prices.
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Want
London Metal Exchanges
Middle
ESA
Coronial Powers Amendment Foreshadowed After Court Ruling
The Minister of Justice signaled forthcoming changes to the Coroners Act following yesterday's Supreme Court decision in the Coogee shark case. He said the coroner would have greater facilities to conduct inquests and determine if death has occurred, with expanded powers for handling bodies and related duties.
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Sydney
Supreme Court
Martin
Minksie
Girl Cashier on Trial Denies Four Charges in Adelaide
Irene Murphy 22, former cashier at Anbelham & Johnstone Ltd, told the Criminal Court she saw a “hopeless system” in the office after starting work, denying four charges including theft of £386 4s 9d between 1933 and 1934. She claimed she lived frugally, helped her parents, and never intended to steal, while detailing her earnings and savings.
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Adelaide
Cqahier
Ander Bam
Johnstone, Limited
Irene Murphy
Dock
Murphy
Ms Fund
Mont Ty
Ehegars
Anbeluun & Johnstone
Ozone Pietre Theatres
Shipbound Oonah Sails to Osaka for Japanese Breakers
Melbourne reports the steamer Oonah with a Japanese crew leaving for Osaka to enter the shipbreakers market. The vessel has served the Bass Strait route for almost three decades as it joins the Maheno and Genah, also bound for breakers.
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Melbourne
Oonah
Osaka
More American Cars Greece Canberra?
Details of motor cars imported for ten months ended in April show a rise in units from the United States and other sources. Britain’s share is noted, with comparisons to four years ago and last year, suggesting a strengthening pattern in vehicle imports.
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Canberra
United States
Great Britain
Senate changes Canberra enduring Labor representation drop
Senate changes Canberra Tuesday outline personnel shifts from the latest election. On July 4 nineteen new senators replace retiring colleagues. Labor representation will fall to three, the lowest level since 1923.
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Canberra
Nate
Nen
Pirie Police Court and Harbors Board Notes
Personal items from Pirie cover a police court presiding by Mr. Nesbit, visiting officials from Australia, hotel stays at Royal Exchange and Hosa Exchange, and hospital discharges. Hospital patients W. Murch and H. Windsor are noted, while Sergt. M. W. Crowe plans to finish duties today. South Australia Boy Scouts leader H. A. Part will visit Port Broughton and Bute. The district Boy Scouts Association was formed at a public meeting presided by mayor Thevadgold.
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My. It
G. Nesbit
Pirie
T. G. Fowler
W. D. and
IG. Wits
Australia
Hosa Exchange Hotel
Royal Exchange Hotel
Mr. Matin
Thevadgold
District Boy Scoute’ Association
Divorce Court Denies Restitution Order Over Adoption
In Sydney on Tuesday Mrs. Constance Kathleen Stevens sought a restitution order against her husband John Daniel Stevens. She admitted signing an adoption document for Mrs. S. L. Potts but did not realise its meaning. The hearing was adjourned.
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Sydney
Constance Kathleen Stevens
John Daniel Stevens
Guiding the Boys Part Outlines Scout Ideals in North West
Mr H R Part, acting Chief Commissioner of Boy Scouts in South Australia, advocates inclusivity and personal development in a North Western consolidation visit. He notes 7600 SA Scouts versus 18000 in NSW, explores growth, discipline, and the aim to engage more adults as supporters and mentors. He plans visits to Pirie Port Broughton and Bute to expand troops.
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H. A. Part
Boy Scouts
South Australia
Pirie
Port Broughton
Bute
City
H. R. Part
Part
B. T. Madigan
Pire
Asso—Clalion
Shnut
Thorouchy
Mr. Part
the Recorder
Boy Scout Movement
New South Wales
Pirte
Beach Committee Profits At Pirie Races
Mrs RL Forgan of Solomon town Beach Ladies Committee says funds will gain about £20 from the afternoon tea booth and saveloy stall at Pirie races last week. She notes the total was recorded at Seasidestag with the tiberece mee.
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RL. Forgan
Solomontown Beach
Pirie
Forgan
Novel Test For Wager In Adelaide Trots
A fragmented report from Adelaide mentions a wager involving a tenor, Anne Reyes Howe, MG and Cosa Woodville, and Mr. B. Puech. The text notes a trot event with a cocoon metaphor and a morning situation, with a 7 o clock start in Woodville and a stated total of 299. Further readable details are obscured.
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Adelaide
Anne Reyes Howe
MG & Cosa
Woodville
B. Puech
Reac
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Devonport
King Island
Jery
Cape Nelson
Wate
Port Adelaide
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G. A. Maxwell
Dole
Commonwealth Loan’ LL
Tuveday
Tai Yin
Scout Association
Benetr
Tuleway
Jeanes
Easedrellow
Omer
Messe
Ge L Bottvall
Plem'ng
Hrelfail
Hl. Bldts Tatner
Aid Scoulep
Aseoe
Elation
Mwrook
Burt Sai
Theradgold
Tom
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Metal Markets
Justice
Coogee
Holly
Unbeham & Johnstone Ltd
Frm
Maheno
Senate
New Faces
H. P. Windsor
Tenth Street
Pirie West
W. Murch
Main Road
Solomontown
W .Lawlor
J. Brooks
W. Clark
Harbors Board
Sergt
M. W. Crowe
City Watchhouse
Water Palite F
Caid Jus Moe
Pime
Mr. H. R. Part
Beach Committee
Gawler
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