Minister of Marine to visit Pirie today
The Minister of Marine Mr Hudd will visit Port Pirie to hear urgent pleas on wharf conditions. A civic reception, a Town Hall briefing, and an inspection of the waterfront are planned with a deputation led by the mayor Mr Threadgold and including Messrs Lacey and Fitzgerald.
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Port Pirie
Hudd
Pirie
Threadgold
Lacey and
Fitzgerald
Adelaide
Morro
Lacey
Queen's and
Barrier
Netter
Linem- Ployed
Missing passengers flee ship to mooring wharf
Police and customs sweep swamps near Ocean Steamers Wharf after two men escaped from a motor ship at Port Adelaide following safe escort from Adelaide Gaol. Stolhl remained missing after several search sweeps while Stohl fled ashore amid a large-detachment effort.
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Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Goweph Stohl
Sydney
Ocean Steamers
Stolhl
Vanished Adelaide Man Reported Missing
Monday night a missing man in Adelaide was reported gone with no trail found by authorities. The abile hour reference notes no leads or sightings as investigations continue.
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Adelaide
Pirie Visitors and Royal Lady Aged Royal Family Notes
Mr 1 Shecham and Mr W St Christophers secretary of the Royal Automobile Association stay at the Royal Exchange Hotel in Pirie. Mr J C Monder and Mr T Ansalder, SA and NZ Forests executives, returned to Adelaide from Port Pirie, also at the Royal Exchange. Inspector L Pearson remains in Pirie. Barrier Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, marked her eighty fifth birthday and remains the oldest royal member, with Queen Victoria passing at 81.
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W. St
Ghristophers
Royal Automobile Association
Royal Exchang Hotel
J. C. Monder
South Australia
New Zealand
Perpetual Forests, Limited
T. Ansalder
Adelaide
Port Pirie
Royal Exchange Hotel
Pirie
ZL. Pearson
Barrier
Princess Louise
Duchess of Argyll
England
Queen Victoria
Aoe
Wheat price rises in Adelaide market
In Adelaide on Tuesday the wheat price per bushel moved higher, reflecting steady demand. Traders noted modest gains amid a mixed export outlook and weather considerations influencing supply.
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Adelaide
New Party Plan Before Labor Conference in Sydney
Representatives of the industrial socialisation movement interviewed delegates at the Australian Labor Party conference and outlined a plan for a movement not a new party. They said its aim is to educate and organise the masses for social ownership and democratic control of all means of production as a definite function to fulfill Labor policy.
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Sydney
Australian Labor Party
Australian Labor Movement
Checking Petrol Imports Presented to Royal Commission
Michael Ryan, Customs investigating officer, explained the department’s controls on petrol invoices. Romanian petrol was admitted at arbitrary value as declared on the invoice, with no means to verify value from first hand information. Only if there was a special reason would the department doubt the invoice value.
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Sydney
Royal Commission
Michael Ryan
Customs Investigating
Drowning Fatalities Reported in Adelaide River Incidents
Two drownings occurred in South Australia with Captain Sam Armfield, 72, of Goolwa, and young John Christie, 3, of North Adelaide, among the victims. Armfield’s dinghy capsized near the Murray River mouth. Christie wandered from home and fell into the Torrens near Southwark. Dogs witnessed Christie’s body found by Stanley Bart. resuscitation failed.
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John Christie
Ie Howe
North Adelaide
Torrens
Southwark
Thie Unsie
Stanley Bart
John
Port Adelaide
North
Greater shipments of Australian fruits reported
Melbourne reports from F. H. Stewart Minister of Customs that from the year's start to June 17 Australia shipped 5,657,710 cases of apples and 678,984 cases of pears. These figures exceed last year's totals by 1,001,714 and 385,060 respectively.
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Melbourne
F. H. Stewart
Australia
No Rush With Tariff In Senate Australia
Canberra Tuesday reports Sen Sir George Pearce saying the government will not rush the tariff through the Senate though aiming to finish early next week before adjournment. Debate focused on tobacco duties with Sen Barnes proposing a rise from 3/ to 4/6 per lb and Sen McLashlan defending a lower rate.
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Canberra
George Pearce
Senate
Sen
Barnes
Sen. Barnes
Australia
McLashlan
Boxer to Pay £85 for Breach of Contract verdict
The All British Arena Syndicate won £85 against lightweight boxer Liew Edwards for failing to undertake a scheduled bout against Al Foreman in Melbourne on November 4. The action was undefended. Edwards left the Stadium three quarters of an hour before the central fight was to commence.
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Sydney
Liew Edwards
al Foreman
Melbourne
Edwards
Death of Dr. Y. RN Cavenagh-Mainwaring
The death occurred tonight of Dr. Y. RN, Cavenagh-Mainwaring.
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Dr. Cavenagh-Mainwaring
Adelaide
Y. RN
Cavenagh-Mainwaring
All Australian Labor Party appoints committee to draft policy
The All Australian Labor Conference decides to form a four member committee to unify Labor factions. Members include Smith of Queensland as chair, Buckland of New South Wales, Drakeford of Victoria, Makin of South Australia, Dwyer-Gray of Tasmania, and Curtin of Western Australia. The aim is to safeguard loyal supporters and the party’s core principles over the past two years.
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Stoney
Mesars
Organ Smith
Queensland
Buckland
New South Wales
Drakeford
Victoria
Makin
South Australia
Dwyer-Gray
Tasmania
Ad Jo Curtin
Western
Pérman Smith
New Leader Emerges as Victorian Country Party Elects Bourchier
The United Country Party convened at Parliament House to choose a new leader after Allan, the Minister of Agriculture, declined to stand again. Brigadier Bourchier secured the leadership on the first ballot amid speculation that Dunstan will eventually take the helm. Dunstan was re elected deputy leader, Mackrell secretary, and Old party whip anew. The meeting paid tribute to Allan for 16 ½ years of service.
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Melbourne
United Country Party
Parliament House
Allan
Brigadier Bourchier
Dunstan
Mackrell
Old
Dunnn
W.C. Hill
House of Representatives
Bris Bourchier
Suc
Brig. Bourchier
Premier Stevens Cookies Wheat Acreage Restriction Policy
In the Legislative Assembly today Premier B. S. B. Stevens assured that the Government would heed its duty to farmers as it considers World Economic Conference proposals for restricting wheat acreage.
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Sydney
B. S. B. Stevens
Legislative Assembly
Queensland Opposed to Scheme in Wary Acreage Restriction
Brisbane reports that on Tuesday Queensland informed federal authorities the State Government will resist or refuse a plan affecting wai acreage. The message suggests state opposition to the proposed restriction and notes an anticipated official stance from Brisbane.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Beree
Missing crew of collier Christina Fraser near Geelong
A Collier Christina Fraser with 17 aboard left Bulli for Geelong on Thursday and is missing. Melbourne and Sydney search planes have been chartered. Cutty Sark crew to inspect coastline near Ninety Mile Beach and fly to Gabo Island. An otter plane will patrol NSW coast from Sydney to Gabo. The vessel, expected in Geelong by Sunday, carried the captain and four crew.
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Melbourne
Christina Fraser
Bulli
N.8.w
Geelong
Sydney
Locating Christina Fraser by Plane Near Gabo
Christina Fraser was located by aeroplane on Tuesday night 90 miles from Gabo amid heavy seas. The collier reported in no danger despite rough conditions and is under tow or held position as weather permits.
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Sydney
Christina Fraser
Gabo
Temperature Readings Reported for Yesterday
Yesterday's weather tallies show a maximum 66.9 degrees. The 24 hour minimum ended 8.30 a.m. at 51 degrees, with a high of 57.8 degrees reached by 4.30 p.m.
Rider Thrown From Horse After Incident Near Plympton Terminus
Charlee Watkins, 50, was riding near the Plympton terminus when a motor car pause caused his horse to bolt. Watkins fell, the horse kicked him on the head, and he lost consciousness. He was admitted to Adelaide Hospital with a fractured skull and his condition was listed as serious.
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Adelaide
Charlee Watkine
Kirkenley Road
Grange
Plympton
Pretock
Adelaide Hospital
Umpire Suspended for Season by South Australia League
A field umpire named A Burke, stationed in Broken Hill, was suspended for the rest of the season after accepting two appointments and sending a substitute to one match. The Hills Central Association corroborated the suspension and reported a substitute officiating an association game. A late arrival and a cited poor display led to players carrying him off the field and dumping him down a bank.
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Hills Central Association
Burke
Death of Mr Charles Tait at 62 in Sydney
The death occurred today of Mr Charles Tait, a member of theTatheatricul Tarity, at the age of 62 years in Sydney. He was connected with the well known troupe and his passing is noted in local obituaries.
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Sydney
Charles ‘Tait
Tatheatricul Tarity
Tariff Board Probes Domestic Oils Fertilisers Need Protection
Australian manufacturers urged higher protection against Japanese competition before the Tariff Board. William B Edwards of Nitrogen Fertiliser Proprietary said continued duties and import rebates were vital to extend the nitrogen market and protect sulphate of ammonia production in Australia. Arthur Spitebell of Metropolitan Gas warned protection was essential to keep local sulphate of ammonia manufacture from failing. The board also considered reducing duty on edible vegetable oils while Lever Bros criticised Queensland seed boards for high tariffs and urging world price parity. The inquiry closed with debates on pricing and protection.
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William B. Edwards
Nitrogen Fertilisere Proprietary, Limited
Tarif Board
Australia
Arthur Alexander Spitebell
Metropolitan Gas Company
Melbourne
James Lawrence Heyworth
Lever Bros., Limited
Balmain
Sydney
Queensland
Ad Valorem
Sir Henry Barwell Named to Seek London Capital
Adelaide reports a surprise in political circles as the Premier says Sir Henry Barwell will travel to London to procure capital for South-East development. The question arises why this task could not be handled by L. L. Hill, the acting Premier and former Agent-General. Barwell plans to sail around mid August, with Mr. Buller indicating the government will meet Sir Henry in London.
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Adelaide
Henry Barwell
London
L. L. Hill
Dimney
Whitt
London Post
Henry Pruneses
Linglene
Mr_R
Buller
Hay
Monry
Rivers Subside as Mild Weather Spreads Across State
Milder conditions ease river flooding across Victoria and Melbourne region. A light snow fell only in Whilianes while Alpine foothill roads near Marlo faced closures. Telecommunication restoration completed after disruption from the recent weather.
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Melbourne
Whilianes
Marlo
Orbost
Fair overtime work term sparks textile wage case
Lionel Frederick Robinson testifies before Judge Beeby in the Arbitration Court as the Australian Textile Workers Union seeks higher wages and better conditions at Austral Silk and Cotton Mills. He argues Japanese competition hurts Britain and notes plans to seek Tariff Board protection while British yarn import parity remains unsafe. Edward Williams of Castlemaine Woollen Co cites four hours weekly overtime per worker over the past year.
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Melbourne
Lionel Frederick Robinson
Austral Silk and Cotton Mills
Beeby
Arbitration Court
Textile Workers’ Union
Robinson
Britain
Japan
Protectiom
He Sild
Tariff Board
Edward Williams
Castlemaine Woollen Company
Ttl
Trade Balance in South Australia Shows Export Lead
Government statistician Mr W L Johnston reports a favorable trade balance for South Australia with exports exceeding imports. For the four months to May 31 exports rose by £967,455 while imports increased by £4,085,509. total imports stood at £3,576,530 and exports at £43,186,598, yielding an excess of £8,610,068 for the current period.
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Adelaide
Australia
W. L. Johnston
Quote on wisdom and experience by G Bernard Shaw
A quotation attributed to G Bernard Shaw suggests men gain wisdom not from vast experience but from the quality of their appetite for experience. The misspelled fragment highlights how readers seek deeper insight in familiar sayings.
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G. Bernard Haw
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Charles Tait
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