No Great Increase in Taxation Expected in South Australia
Premier T Playford states there will be no major tax rise due to low prices and budget pressures. He argues responsible forecasts suggest little or no taxation increase, cites defense spending, sinking funds, and Commonwealth support as factors moderating the deficit, and warns against alarmist claims harming confidence.
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Adelaide
T. Playford
Commonwealth Clu
South Australi
Commonwealth Governient
South Australia
Pirie Lawn Council Plans Road Works and Approvals
At a Pirie Lawn Council meeting discussants debated year ahead road schemes with engineer Debelle to present cost estimates. Ald. Coffey urged funding part of a £102 surplus to ease a dangerous bottleneck near Goode Road while others pressed for inspections of Clarke Street and Chain Road repairs and full estimates for Florence Street footpath and related works.
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Pirie Lawn
W. Debelle
Ald
Coffey
Goode Road
Verrace
Ryan Sevonder
Ald. Reid
Chain Road
Wood Street
Guliver Street
Debelier
Florence Street
B. Renn
Debelle- Yex
Belgiums Albert Canal Opens With Monuments Awaited
Reported dredging and embankment work near Haselt after a canal burst. Up to nineteen people believed drowned including the regional public works engineer while sabotage is probed. The 100 mile Albert Canal linking Antwerp and Liege cost 15 million pounds and will be opened July 30 by King Leopold with Queen Alexandra expected to attend. An international water exhibition runs since May 20 celebrating the canal's completion and Belgiums edge over Rotterdam for southeast Belgium and northeast France trade.
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Ites
Antwerp
Meuse
Liege
Leopold
England
Rotterdam
Belgium
France
Smelters Fumes Prompt Town Council Action
Town Council to write to management after ratepayers raise concerns about increased sulphur fumes over the town. Councillor Reid notes fumes more prevalent in recent months and damaged plant life. He proposes contacting the company to query release of fumes, affecting waterfront work conditions. Motion adopted.
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Reid
Ald. Davin
Strong Side To Meet South In Weekend Football
Pirie Football Association selects a strong side to face South Adelaide on Saturday as key players Pettrey and Carmody are unavailable. The lineups include notable players from St Marks and Woomera, with details on reserves and selectors.
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Carmody
Pirie Football Association
Telectora
South Adelaide
Pirie Labor Day Officials Elects Meeting Leaders
The Pirie Labor Day committee met to elect officers and set the agenda for the annual observance. G H Sharpe was elected secretary, with Taylor and J Berridge as vice presidents and other officers named, including auditors and assistants. a parade precedes the game at the usual site on Labor Day.
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Pavia
Anni
Pirie Latwir Tay
Reid I Awa
Aialt
Seus
Kon Nt saMeers
Taylor
Berridge
Gul Sharpe
Tt. Harrvett
Aksinlant Yeeretaes
Hveridhsy
J Afojweivy
Garrett
Iniatus
Russell
Gal Hite
Searée
Holsdatke
Tyler Hh
Mme
Sfiris
Miqueial Val
Stripping of Britons Ends as Japan closes treaty ports
Japanese authorities ordered a broad blockade of British and French concessions in China after demands to withdraw shipping and nationals from Foshan Wenchew and other treaty ports. London reports ANE forces landed at Foschow, with the Wenchew port to be boomed. Britain and the United States rejected the note and warned Japan of responsibility for lives, property, and ships. Lieut. Gen. Homma denied independent action, saying the central government set the restrictions. Sir Robert Craigie awaits Britain's reply amid protests over border behavior and a plan to present further demands.
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London
Foschow
Marsing
Wenchew
Forign
Shanghai
Forlot
Mr Chamberlain
Britain
Tientsin
Homma
Robert Craighe
Inquests Planned After Fatal Incident At Town Foundry
Two inquests scheduled for Monday will review the death of Frank Neipmey a Pink wailer elder abo on Mundy evening fatally injured by a hoist chain at the town foundry. Coroner Mr A He fe Gude reported witnesses and evidence gathered by police and the town lab to determine the cause of death and whether any party is to blame.
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Ste. Frank Neipmey
Une Ran Sieaniwe
Hal
Mult Fuller
Stephens
Tinentis
Stephin
National Register Labor Party Attitude in Sydney
The Labor Party executive could not define its stance on the national register and formed a special sub committee to report to conference. Tensions exist with the Australasian Council of Trade Unions which has opposed the register and urged a boycott. The aim is to push unionists to register while seeking a Labor Government that would place the register back on the statute book.
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Sydney
Labor Party
National Register
Australasian Council of Trade Unions
Battle in Air: Russians and Japanese Clash Near Lake Ruiner
Conflicting reports from the press recount air combat between Japanese and Soviet forces near Lake Ruiner. Japanese claim to have shot down 68 Soviet planes and destroyed 30 more in raids near Tomel. Russians say 25 of 60 planes were shot down and three defenses were lost.
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Miallan Rassclated Press
London
Lake Ruiner
Tomel
Sisim
Support for Galento Loyal Cards Split As Fight Near
Bundaberg locals rally behind Galento for the bout with Louis in New York tomorrow night. Italian community and supporters express patriotic pride and financial backing, while fans discuss odds and the chance to cheer their champion.
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Isuane
Varedas
Tony
York
Bundalerg
Weather note on yesterday’s high and low
The Thermometer reports yesterday's maximum at 64 degrees and a 24 hour minimum noted as ad am SL.
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Ad Am
Melbourne air raid precautions amid returned soldiers
Victorian government plans to strengthen air raid precautions as returned soldiers face gas safety measures. The state press notes guidance and public safety actions in Melbourne amid wartime conditions.
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Melbourne
Rolland
Jayeny
Sailors and Soldiers Iveria League
Laney
Trade with Japan Voluntary Offer in Place of Agreement
Canberra reports a voluntary offer replaces a failed bilateral wool agreement. Japan will maintain terms of the existing pact with ongoing provisions. Minimum wool imports set at 260,067 bales plus about 10,000 bales carried wet from prior arrangements.
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Canberra
Australia
Java
Japan
NEW WHEAT MARKETS OUTLOOK FROM ADELAIDE REPORT
Tuesday reports show unchanged shippers margins for old and new crop wheat at Wilts per bushel with delivery premium for Port Adelaide rail. Overseas options mixed as Liverpool closed easy Chicago steady Winnipeg barely steady. American spring wheat crop privately estimated at 180 million bushels versus last year’s final 244 million. Market rally near close amid harvest weather concerns in US winter wheat belts.
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Simts
Wilts
Port Adelaide
Liverpool
Chicago
Winnipeg
W. Anderson
Italy
Gg, Nicholls and Sons
Canada
United States
Billiards Lead and London Metal Quotations Report
Latest official London metal quotations show copper and lead movements with spot and three month prices. Lead and zinc data appear alongside billiards tournament results from Pine Club, listing players and scores amid a mixed metals update.
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London
Pine Club
Ward
Tan
Easson
J. Goodietlow
Prosser
A. J. Martin
H. Fraser
F Sawer
D. Key
R. Martin
I Draser
P Somerset
Daring raid on English Fort targets Royal Engineers
A daring assault struck Fort Buthwich the Royal Engineers headquarters as Surtouy Company from Portamou N carried out the operation. Sentries were gagged and bound during the raid.
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Australian Associated Prem
London
Fort Bouthwich
The
Royal Engineers
Surtoy Company
Hear Portamoun
Kadina Coursing Stake and London Bomb Attacks
Reports describe Kadina Western District Coursing Club events with All-Aged Stake results and rivalries among several kennels and handlers. Concurrently, a wave of bomb explosions hits West End London, with over 20 individuals injured, five men detained, and police conducting extensive house-to-house inquiries as investigations continue.
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Iris
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Sar
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R Wappord
Serjland
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London
Arie
Reb
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Vstioueid
Conrae
Fondon
New cruiser unlikely to be detained in Europe
Minister of Defence Mr G Street said today that it was most improbable that Hamas Perth, expected to arrive in Russia in September, would be retained in European waters despite any developments in the international situation.
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HAMAS
Perth
Russia
European
Deaths and departures noted in Pirie Town Council report
The report by Mayor W. H. Threadgold notes deaths of J Weiman C Harnett and Miss Norah Hutchinson with reference to the deaths of F Dempsey and Ray Stephens. Royal Commonwealth official travels and plans to study Bristol Taurus engines are mentioned along with interim appointments and upcoming leave for McH. J. MacKennel. Ray Stephens’s father Phil Stephens travels from Alice Springs after learning of his son's Solomontown Crossing death. Miss Marjorie Lane and Lindsay Leslie are mentioned visiting or staying with relatives.
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C. Harnett
Norah Hutchinson
W. H. ‘Threadgold
Pirie
F. Dempsey
Ray Stephens
R. A. Doyle Tsul
Commonwealth Ordnance Rectory
Mar
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Sydney
England
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National Instuet Commission
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Department of Supply
Phil Stephens
Solomontown Crossing
Alice Springs
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J. MacKennel
Victoria
Tasmania
Balland
Marjorie Lame
Peterborough
Lindsay Leslie
Woman on Trial for Alleged Murder of Baby
Mrs Evelyn Merle Meynell, 21, of Portrush Road, Knoxville, faces trial on a murder charge for her nine month old child John William Meynell. Defence to argue temporary insanity and possible mind blankness during the act, with evidence of pregnancy and distress. The case opened in Criminal Court and was adjourned for further proceedings.
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Adelaide
Evelyn Merle Meynell
Portrush Road
Knoxville
John William Meynell
Tris
W. F. J. McGann
Pickering
Amissant Crown
Jealoc
Williams
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Crown
Mareebe Babies’ Hospital
Donald James Robert Sumner
Linden
Meynell
Philcox
Julia
Maresba
Fhas
Phillcox
Lines Produce Stakes Highlight Local Harness Action
Kefalin Minx won the Lines Produce Stakes defeating Price's Pride and Browning's entries in a tight race. Enterprise-Kefalia stable provided the top finishers as Sutter's barn and Wy. Th fields closed behind.
Beaufort Plans Appoint Clapp to Aircraft Construction Role
Beauford plans appoint W Clapp as general manager of aircraft construction for Beaufort planes in Australia. Vic Railways chairman Clapp to be released for the post. The Victoria Premier Casey says a five year term with a £400 a year salary is arranged, with a senior officer to assist. Third Times Minus reports his death of Guy Ine.
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Melbourne
Casey
W. Clapp
Victorn Railways Commissioners
Clapp
Gladstone Dog Wins at Georgetown
Gladstone dog victory at Georgetown highlighted by Huy’s nomination from Glad Confederacy. Early Pirie entries eliminated in the first and second rounds. Results list include Faust, Pride, Minda's Pride, Hostile, and Nel Boyd among others.
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Georgetown
Huy
Minis Pride
Spalding
Enny
Pirie
Faust
Ffietit Hirtih
Dutaleen
Killeathy
Pride
Minda
Smart Rabbits On Wardang Island Fight Fails
Tuesday the Council for Scientific Inquiries struggles after a virus intended to kill rabbits on Wardang Island in Spencer Gulf did not eradicate the pest. Rabbits from across Australia will be tested again on the island as wind-driven sand damages crops and many acres of barley suffer crop losses.
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Melbourne
Council For Scientific
Final Minda'e Pride aviatrices blameless hinges on coroner report
Coroner's decision finds aviatrices blameless in the fatal plane incident on a wet surface. The brief outlines the sequence of events and absolves the pilots of fault as the investigation notes bearing on control and surface conditions.
Inspector's Notice Ignored at Pirie Street Premises
Board of Health records show Mr Bishop served a health notice on a Pirie Street property to fix insanitary conditions. The notice required action within three days due to stagnant water in the yard. Inspector Cooper later confirmed no work had been done after the deadline.
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Bt Ae Bishop
Charles Street
Pirie
Bishop
Jim
Cooper
Ald. Reid
Reid
Int
Melbourne hears plea to fund aerodrome from petrol tax
A Melbourne report notes Captain Pete Tape urging approval to spend petrol tax revenues on an aerodrome. The aviation figure Mr V. Faieoatra, reputed aviator, supports the project, arguing the funds are unused. The plea emphasizes local benefit and state investment in air facilities.
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