Port Pirie ministers urge town hall to stay free of betting
Port Pirie Ministers Association protests a Town Hall betting license bid to Betting Control Board. They argue licensing would merge drinking and gambling, harm civic dignity, and set a dangerous precedent near hotels and existing bets. They urge the board to uphold the earlier refusal. Rev. A. T. Strange and Rev. A. C. Killmier sign the letter.
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PIRIE
Town Hall
Port Pirie
Peeensiy
Usanm Wamma
Reing
Betting Control Board
Th Betting Board
Mits
Ufe
Westly
A. T
Propeller Fouled By Vulture Causes Plane Fire
A plane was struck by four vultures shredding the propeller. the pilot sustained minor injuries and the aircraft ignited but was saved from total destruction. Reports say the collision was caused by vultures.
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Vulture
Abduction Charge Ended Two-Week Brisbane Chase
A man arrested near Mount Isa after a two week pursuit in which he and a 43 year old woman disappeared from the Camoweal district in a motor car. They were found sheltering in a shed and the man appeared in court on an abduction charge. He was remanded. Police withheld shooting to avoid harming the girl.
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Brisbane
Mount Ise
More Lies Court Evidence Rouses Sm Adelaide
In Port Adelaide Police Court Mr G W Halcombe warned he would forward all papers in a licensing case to the Attorney General with a Perjury prosecution recommendation. Lysle Hilbert Brimage and Edger Charies Hepenstall faced charges of unlawfully serving liquor during prohibited hours on Dec 23. They were fined £5 2/2 and £10 10 costs, with 14 days imprisonment in default. The four day hearing featured 15 witnesses for the defence.
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Lysle Hilbert Brimage
Edger Charies Hepenstall
Central Hotel
Port Adelaide
Costa
Scene in House of Commons Disruption by Unemployed
In London on Friday, disorder erupted in the House of Commons as several unemployed protesters rose in the chamber. The scene described as a disturbance by the Recorder special cables notes tense moments and interruptions during proceedings.
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London
House of Commons
Fire devastates three shops in Dandenong area
A weatherboard fronting shop of H. A Edwards Proprietary Limited started the blaze at 6 am and destroyed 1000 pounds of stock. The fire spread to Kingebury Motor and Cycle Company's garage, burning three cars, 43 motorcycles, and 50 bicycles, with total damage around 7000 pounds.
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H. A. Edwards Proprietary, Limited
Kingebury Motor and Cycle Company
Carnera Beats Loughran In Rough Title Bout Near Miami
In threatening weather and before about 10 000 spectators, Primo Carnera won a hard fought decision over James J. Loughran. The Italian favored 9 to 2, used powerful right hands and repeated two handed pounding. Loughran fought back at times and was saved from falls by the ropes as the bout wore on.
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Miami
Fla
Carnera
Lough
Loughran
al Fe Dell
Bfenne
Hetblean
Son Arrested On Murder Charge After Queensland Shooting
Brisbane police arrested 25 year old William Quinlan after a quarrel between father and son at a lonely station in Tambo district left Patrick John Quinlan fatally wounded by a gunshot yesterday. The motive and full circumstances are under investigation.
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Brisbane
Tambo
Redacted call for joint force to quell blue shirt disruption
In a parliamentary scene President De Valera urged the Opposition to end provocative blue shirt tomfoolery. He said he would grant a joint national force to preserve order at meetings if the existing force proved insufficient.
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London
BUI
de Valera
Governor Hore-Ruthven to visit Port Pirie school crowds
More than 2,000 students will gather at the Playground on Monday afternoon as Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven and Lady Hore-Ruthven visit Port Pirie for the last time before their England departure. They will meet officials at the Moonta, tour the Smelters, visit a hospital, and attend a civic reception.
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Alexander Hore-Ruthven
Laty Hore-Ruthven
Port Pirie
England
Moonta
Thread Ford
Hore-Ruthven
Moante
Pirie
Sir Alexander
No Malpractice Personal Passenger Listing
Mr M M B Middleton acting for Commercial Aviation Company provides a passenger roster for the Adelaide Eyre Peninsula air mail. Entries include H Robb round trip Adelaide Port Pirie and J Fisher Whyalla Adelaide, with Miss McConville also listed.
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M. M. B Middleton
Pirie
Commercial Aviation Company
Adelaide
Eyre's Peninsula
Air Mail
Oil manager defends company at petrol commission
Sydney report outlines testimonies from August Berthold and Frederick Scott denying malpractice in petrol distribution. Witnesses from Penelope Son and Co., Vacuum Oil, Adelaide Chemical and Fertiliser Company arrive in Pirie lodging at Royal Exchange and Central Hotels while inquiry reviews substitution schemes and illicit packing of petrol with kerosene.
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Sydney
Ming
Petrol Commission
Berthold
Texas Company
J. Penelope
Penelope, Son, and Co
Pirie
Royal Exchange Hotel
W. Fiske
Whyalla
Conigrave
Adelaide Chemical and Fertiliserompany
Central Hotel
J. Newmarch
Vacuum Oil Company
Pirie m
R. Howant
Adelaide
Notorious Rasputin Trial Reveals Monk's End
London Friday reports a sensational Rasputin trial where Prince Youssoupoff testified he helped cover Rasputin's death to save Russian honor. He claimed Rasputin's face moved after death and that clothes were destroyed with a wax double made to look like Rasputin. Witnesses described mesmerism and unproven seduction allegations surrounding Princess Natasha and Princess Irina.
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London
Rasputin
Yossoupol
Irina
Metro
Goldwyn-Mayer
William Jowett
K.C
Pletely
Youssouport
William Jowitt
Fim
Natasha
Weathered Day Sees 98 Degree High Amid Cool Morning
Yesterday recorded a maximum of 98 degrees and a minimum of 59.2 degrees by 8:30 am as the 24 hour period closed. The reading reflects a warm day followed by a cool start, typical late season conditions for the region.
Denial of Support Order on Lang Policy Ties to Sydney Conference
An official denial states that the executive of the Australian Labor Party, led by Secretary Ward, would begin a conference in Sydney. Instructions given to delegates are not endorsements of the Lang policy, which is described as limited to socialisation of credit while aiming to nationalise industry production distribution and exchange.
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Therment
A. C. Killmier
Association
Adelaide
Ward
Sydney
Lang
Mesera
Walah
NSW Borrowing Plan Denied Undermines Loan Council Authority
Federal Attorney General Mr Cotham said the Loan Council accepted New South Wales request for a 2,000,000 loan via a statutory body would not undermine the council. He argued the financial agreement did not cover semi government borrowings and that the burden would fall on the state’s people. The states agreed to submit such loans for Loan Council approval, maintaining the council’s remit.
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Melbourne
Cotham
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Connell
Abolition of Powers Allowance in Basic Wage Debated
Employers press to abolish the Powers 3 allowance in the basic wage as the Arbitration Court considers wage adjustments amid rising costs. Chief Judge Dethridge notes reluctance to change while workers seek greater shares, with Beeby mentioning possible restoration of a 10 percent cut in some industries.
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Melbourne
Justice
Briall
Mir. L Man
Arbitration Court
Chie Jonge Dethridge
Crofts
Mann
Dethridge
Mona
Beeby
Death of Ronald Wallace in alley shooting incident
Ronald Wallace aged 21 was shot dead last night by Constable Binnecombe during an attempted confrontation over £40 worth of stolen jewellery. Police, hidden in a garden, awaited youths arriving to negotiate. Wallace ran as one youth fled. another officer fired three shots, hitting Wallace in the head from behind. The second youth escaped.
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Ronald Wallace
Binnecombe
Woodward
Wallace
Howan
Dinnecombe
Fatal find shell kills 12 near Warsaw
In Warsaw a noted train thief, Anton Zamarjam, uncovered a German wartime shell. The explosive detonated as he unscrewed the fuse, killing himself and 11 school children nearby.
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Warsaw
Anton Zamarjam
Drowned Boy From Public School Detected At Seacliff
In Adelaide on Friday a boy about 11 from Highgate Public School drowned at Seacliff in early afternoon. A witness reported a floating body. lifesavers attempted resuscitation with no success. The boy has been identified as Wilfred Leslie Hanbury aged 11, whose parents reside in Mornington Wills Western Australia. he had lived with grandparents in Adelaide since last August.
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Adelaide
Highgate
Seaclim
Senchi
Arlielal
Wilfred Leslie Hanbury
Mornington Wills
Western Australia
A Bushel for Wheat Price Debate 1941 Scale
Gifford Aston of the Agricultural Partners Association spoke today on wheat pricing. He urged a 3 shillings 6 pence per bushel level to support farmers and reduce costs under the 1941 price scale. The discussion and bearing were postponed.
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Gifford Aston
de Association
More Buildings for Adelaide Plan New Military Facilities
A large building program in Adelaide includes an £18,000 parade ground structure with tents and aims to begin before year end. Other works include improvements to a Wakefield proof range, new residence construction at Keswick, and possible strengthening of Australia’s defense with two new aerodromes under Melbourne authorities consideration.
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Adelaide
Wakefield
New Zealand
Port Wakefield
Keswick
Melbourne
Australia
Shorts for Women Favored By Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales endorsed shorts for women at a fashion event saying they are comfortable and practical and would not diminish appearance. He noted no earthly reason against women wearing tennis shorts and praised the practicality of the style.
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Prince of Wales
London
Industries
Centenary Air Rage Reported On Flight Fight
Passengers aboard the Centenary Air race plane engage in a fight during the flight. A De Havilland Bradoo machine is observed in the progress report as the crew tries to calm the dispute and maintain order.
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de Haviland Bradoo
Alr
Metal quotations from the Australas Mineo and Metals Association
London Metal quotations for March show spot and forward prices for various forms. Figures include copper bars and wire products with spot and forward values, accompanied by ranges and changes, reflecting market activity.
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Australas Mineo and Metals Association
London Metal
Wera
Ste
Tires
Fee
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Letter'o Betting Board
Corporation
A. T. Strange
A.C. Killmier
Dandenong
Tomfoolery
Mr. de Valera
Frederick Scott
New South Wales of Texas Company
Scott
Adelade
Monk
ALP
Lang Policy
N.S.W
Loan Council Action Defended
Constable
Defence Department
Centenary Air Rage
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