Port Pirie Council backs garden water save plan
Port Pirie Town Council debated Lt Lokey’s motion to allow residents to use water for gardens one day per week between May and April. Dr Coffey and others argued for broader supply improvements and cooperation with Broken Hill smelters. The motion, urging ministerial action to permit restricted garden watering, passed unanimously.
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Lt. Lokey
Wwe
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Wakefield
Uewarth
Wanderer Returns to Lead Six Year Sport Review
The Wanderer, longtime weekly sporting commentator in The Recorder, announces a revival of his Sporting Comment page. Starting Thursday morning, page 2 will host current sports discussions and pastimes with club officials invited to contribute. The Wanderer will continue with a measured critique and praise, aiming for balanced judgment. The first notes publish tomorrow morning.
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Wanderer
Sporting Review
the Recorder
Kadina Water Restrictions Spark Peninsula Revolt
Public feeling runs high across Kadina Wallaroo and Moonta over the Waterworks Department action to tighten reticulated water use. Deputations criticize penalties on Penin sul towns while residents threaten to use water for gardens and greens. Monster meetings planned for Kadina Wallaroo and Moonta as anger grows over piping limits and rainwater reliance.
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Kadina
Wallaroo
Moonta
France
Walliroo
Public Works Chief Says No Pirie Water Request Yet
Adelaide report quotes Commissioner J Metnnes saying no request has reached him from Pirie Town Council to delay water supply. He will consider the matter when a formal request arrives, with possible action by the Premier to coordinate on Page 2.
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Adelaide
Tuestey
J. Metnnes
Public Works
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Pirie Town
Seullh
Watersiders Meet Port Augusta Iranch Cricket Team Visit
A Port Augusta Iranch of the Waterside Workers Federation visited Pirie for two return matches with local watersiders. The visitors were strong in the first innings but the game ended in a draw. They were welcomed at the Waterside Workers Hall by President J. Nolan and officials, while Port Augusta men were hosted at a Central Hotel dinner with a fine musical programme. Speeches praised sportsmanship and camaraderie among watersiders in outports.
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Waterside ‘Workers’ Federation
Pirie
Loval Watersiders
Teu
Waterside Workers’ Hall
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Idcal
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Nate
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Rowan
Fire Technical School seeks junior instructors
Principal Mr RV Bervimen invites applications for an in hookkeening instructor for Grades 1 and 2 at the Fire Technical School. Applications are due Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
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Vittoria byelection heats up as premier campaigns
The Hon. L. Ly Hill joins campaigners in the Vittoria byelection fight. He spoke at Port MacDonnell on behalf of J. Gor sora, a Premiers' Plan candidate, and admitted his views had changed in the past. Voting is set for Saturday.
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Mt, Gambier
L. Ly Hill
Hill
Port MacDonnell
J. Gorsora
No safe alternative in Premiers Plan debate say critics
A political figure attacked the Premiers Plan claiming the Liberals supported only parts of it and failed to fully back government efforts to aid sellers. He argued tenants faced burdens as lessees received five years to complete land purchases, amid broader changes to bur conditions and housing policy.
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Hitt
Deluz
PENTRIDGE TRAGEDY WOUNDS WARDER IN ESCAPE TRY
Melbourne report says warder Thomas ODowd is recovering after being shot in the abdomen during the attempted escape of Rewind Barker from Pentridge Gaol. Barker was killed. his funeral was held at Spring Vale Cemetery with family present. An inquest into Barker's death will be held before a charge against a prisoner named Cok for aiding the escape attempt.
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Melbourne
Thomas O'Dowd
Heriad
Barker
Pentridge
High Court Reserved Judgment on Female Worker Preference
The High Court reserved judgment on an appeal by employers against Judge Drake-Brockman’s order granting partial preference to certain female employees in the clothing trade. Counsel for the employers argued the award would amount to reserving a claim for preference and could fall within a dispute. The case centers on gender-based employment preferences in the industry.
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Menzies
K.C
Thfe
Gonrt
Australian walker completes cross country trek to boost industry
John Carlyon walked from Cape York to Wilson Promontory over 43 months ending October 16 1941. He lectured in Brisbane Melbourne and Sydney and planned a motor tour of the world. He faced snakes crocodile danger and near exhaustion carrying 70 pounds of provisions and collecting 2000 signatures from towns visited. He aimed to encourage Australians to take pride in national industries and opportunities. He arrived in Port Pirie and will deliver lectures and tour Australian cities before continuing abroad.
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Petal
Australia
Wikow Greue Royntry
York
Carlyon
Brisbane
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Wrorld
Yullas
Garryon
Cape York
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Plint
Jardine River
Myers Estate Melbourne Death Leaves Funds to Family
Tuesday notice states Frank Samuel Myers, managing director of London Stores Melbourne, died December 24. Personal property valued at 259,489 left to his widow and children. The probate details reflect estate valued at 55,483 pounds.
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Melbourne
Frank Samuel Myers
London Stores
Well Watched Committed for Trial Adelaide
Ernest Richards was committed for trial in Adelaide Gaol. Fourteen policemen and guards attended the wounded constable as the court spoke softly and a constable repeated the remarks. Richards remained locked in Adelaide Gaol with limited visitors during the night.
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Adelaide
Ernest Richards
Gabon
Agent Richards
Roseworthy College Enquiry Closes Evidence on Conduct
Adelaide reports the royal commission inquiry into Roseworthy College students' January strife. Ex-Headmaster Marold Christopher Pritchard testifies there was no drunkenness or immorality. he notes exaggeration in such claims and expects the inquiry to conclude soon with a government report.
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Roseworthy College
Marold Christopher Pritchard
Tyly
Kelly
Burleigh Good Philp
Mr. Birks
Leon Oo Shurikentwss
Australia faces tough Davis Cup path this year
J Satoh of Japan weighed Australia’s chances before the Europe tour. He said Australia must beat the United States, England and France to win. He noted Australia must win the doubles in each tie and Crawfurd must win both singles. Ratob doubted Hopman’s edge over Lott Shields or Wood. Von Ryn regarded as top doubles player, while Crayford and Hopman formed a strong pair. Gaelden expected to win Europe, though the Japanese team might upset.
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Customs revenue shows small deficit in eight months
Federal Customs Canberra reports eight months of the current financial year yield 218,215,828 in revenue against an estimate of 19,066,667. The resulting deficit is 250,839, the smallest recorded for this period in some time.
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Canberra
Scrapped Regulation Grants Public Service Benefits
Feder's Government today repealed a Scullin era rule requiring public servants to join a union to receive benefits from the Public Service arbitrator. The new regulation takes effect next Thursday and makes all employees eligible for benefits, regardless of union membership.
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Feder
Scullis
S'Union
Farmers Deputation Seeks Relief With Exchange Proposals
Melbourne tense scene as farmers and unions press for continued wheat bonus, a two percent tax on conversion, and current exchange rate pegging. MacClelland MLA led the deputation noting growers claim officials have failed to protect them while Hawker warned against empty promises and warned farmers not to be deceived or humbugged.
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Victorian Associax
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MLB
Belog
Australia
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Fornish
Adelaide
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Maren
South Africa win by innings and runs in New Zealand match
South Africa dominated in Wellington as New Zealand batsmen faltered against the visitors fast bowlers. South Africa claimed victory by an innings and 4 runs, with notable scores from Dempster Quinattre and Kerr, while McMillan spearhead the home effort. The report mixes cricketing action with unrelated economic commentary and a wheat pricing discussion.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Vistors
Notable Admitted to Bar in Victoria Court
Among 40 new lawyers admitted to practice in Victoria today at the Supreme Court was Michael Joseph Wall, nephew of Dr. Mannix and seventh son of his sister Mrs. E. P Willie of County Galway Ireland. Admitted on motion of Brennan KC. Also admitted was Del McKeans, a Labor candidate for the Federal election against Maxwell KC, proposed by Maxwell.
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Victoria
Supreme Bowrt
Michael’ Joseph ‘Wall
Mannix
Oatboll
Manoix
E. P, Willie
County Goris
Ireland
Brennan
Svas
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Bawkner-seat
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Maxwell
Red Intrigue Moves Toward General Strike
Unionists eye a state wide general strike amid rumors of a Reds influenced trap during Sunday Trade Union gathering. The organizers planned protests over costs of living and employment standards while some officials fear early strike action may be called by dissidents allied with the Communist movement.
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Mursday
Maby
Coeanion
Warkira
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