Masked man threatens woman in bed in Adelaide case
A woman in Rosewater awoke at 1 am on February 23 to a masked intruder who claimed a gun was at her back and tried to kiss and molest her. A second man on the verandah was told to fetch two guns, and the attacker later identified the voice of the milkman as the assailant. In Port Augusta Court, two men faced three months imprisonment after pleading guilty to related charges. a third man received a suspended or altered sentence as the judge cited the evidence and police cooperation.
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Adelaide
Sussex Street
Rosewater
David Oscar Wowrking
Rutikian
Euidon
Wie
Ioullin
Mervyn Young
Mbertun
Wwfarn Meyers
F. A. Elix
Leon Dent
Jsp
Port Auglaide
Gwatkine
Gilli
Ie Wa
King Tavel
Philip
Sassoon
Lisasbury
Vox Scutes
Burharest
Carol
London
Marek Lé
Avill
Iran
Ter
Hythe
Amie Putwn
Wesley Jk
Mat Sanneet
Hoo Witkman
Barlow
Boord
Desch
State Hospitality Britain seeks extra 55000 pounds
The House was asked by Special Cables representative Lusson, Widnesday, for an additional 6000 pounds for government hospitality for the current four ending on March. Benn questioned the cost of enter.
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Lusson
Widnesday
Chillip Sussum
Gominiutts
Gail
Benn
Athor
Where Did Sid Williams Live
An eyewitness account describes a woman testifying about Sid Williams and a confrontation with Gwathking. The exchange reveals uncertainty about Williams residence and hints at tensions surrounding a public matter in a tense political setting.
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Sid Williams
Making Munitions in Pirie
Minister of Defence announced equal tender opportunities for munitions orders. Local firms like J Cheesman & Co. already handle outside contracts and may gain from increased work as the Defence Department hinted at extra machinery. Pirie firms are being urged to seek consideration for new contracts.
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Lilowine
Thorhs
Defence
TL. Cheesman
J Cheesman & Co
Tocal
Department For Pirie
Drunken admission linked to dispute and alleged assault
An accused man, claiming he had been drinking whiskey, ale, and beer, faced questioning about a disturbance and possible assault. A nurse present described sensing no strong liquor smell, while other witnesses testified about the events and the motive to silence a complaint, with arguments over the identity of the drinkers and the night’s actions.
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Holley
Vnl
Loung
Yanni
Younes
Tury
Allirellay
Seth
Duran
Ambulance Duty Rosters and Duty Officers Names
Ambulance duty rosters list various officers and soldiers assigned by days of the week. March schedules show assignments by Thursday through Sunday with names such as Bambridee, Guiding, Fueger, Griffiths, Morris, Flinn, Galliford, Zaburdays, Hunter, Hileti, Knibbs, and others for 1st and 2nd shifts.
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Pte
DU Bambridee
Fueger
Atbulance
St Dnt Am- Juilance
Prom
J Morris
J.P. Griffiths
Flinn
Galliford
Sut Aph
Likou
Zaburdays
Cpl. A. B
Hunter
Pte. A
Hileti
Mam /T
Knibbs
Ceduna Beer Strike Ends With Small Price Reductions
The Ceduna beer strike ends after a compromise lowering prices by one pence for bottles and by a penny on draught beer. Handles or schooners will be sold at Td and bottled beer at 18d a dozen or 1s 8d per bottle. Hotels see crowds as thirsty patrons drink pints with no cut.
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Ceduna
Adelaide to Melbourne in 100 Minutes Record Flight
An airliner named Long sped from Adelaide to Melbourne this morning in 10 minutes aided by a 30 mph wind, shaving six minutes from the prior record. Passenger Mr Vierby, Minister of Defence, was among those aboard as he returns to Canberra for a federal meeting.
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Melbourne
Adelaide
Vierby
Defence
Ganberra
Presentation for Mr. L. L. Threlfall at Bowling Club
Expressions of regret mixed with good wishes marked a presentation to Mr. L. L. Threlfall by Associated Smelters Bowling Club members who gathered to honor the treasurer and two committeemen leaving for Adelaide and Easter country carnival duties.
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Associated Smelters
L. L. Theelfall
Adelaide
Threlfall
Pirie
Etapp
Messrs. P. Sedan
H. Young
A. V. Boas
J. F. = fees
W. Boucher
R. Tucker
W. d Bockelberg
P. Brandt
Hotel St Vincent Licence Hearing In Adelaide Court
In Adelaide on Wednesday Acting Judge Haslam heard Jetty Hotel Limited seek renewal of the Hotel St Vincent Glenelg licence with objections by Superintendent McNally. Witnesses noted two clear convictions in three years, while Mr Travers questioned the hotel’s holiday vibe as a factor in licensing.
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Adelaide
G D. Leahy
J. L. Travers
St. Vincent
Glenelg
Haslam
McNally
Travers
Jetty Hotel Limited
William Summer Hicks
A. L. Pickering
Crown Law Office
Lawyers Quarrel Over Defending Hotel Manager Credibility
Mr. Travers argued that G. D. Leahy, managing director of the hotels, was not an irresponsible lawbreaker and had reduced Convictions. The cross examination with Mr. Haslam featured tense exchanges and interruptions from Mr. Pickering.
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Travers
Mr. Haslam
G. D. Leahy
Mr. Travers
WANTS OLD MANAGER WANTS OLD MANAGER
Mr Travers argues the company seeks renewal of its licence and to keep Mr Hicks as manager. If the court disapproves, the company will align with the court, while defending a dum mying claim against Mr Leahy as unfounded. He notes licensing laws have tightened and that past convictions reflected stricter rules, not present standards. The Hotel St Vincent faces unique difficulties due to its many visitors and guests.
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Mr. Hicks
Travers
G. D. Leahy
Leahy
St. Vincent
Mr. Travers
No Fraud In State Undertakings Sale Report
Jeece Rogers, royal commissioner, reports no foundation for fraud or corruption charges against persons named by Lang. No dummy sale of Monier Pipe Works. proper safeguards and a fair price established. He accepts Spooner’s denial that ministry reconstitution affected the issue. Lang's broader allegations of government fraud and undervaluation are not substantiated.
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Sydney
Jeece Rogers
J. T. Lang
Monier
Weaver
Rogers
Spooner
Lang
Talks With Italy
London briefs report that Lord Perth met Cabinet ministers to advance Anglo Italian talks. The likely outcome remains a goodwill agreement with Abyssinia recognition as the main concession. Britain resists major concessions, including defense cuts in the Mediterranean and Near East.
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London
Lord Perth
Britain
Rome
Dominions
Abyssinia
Italy
Mediterranean
Near East
Lang Pledges No Truck With Communists at Labor Daily
J T Lang announces resignation from the directorate of The Labor Daily and declares he will have no truck with Communists as NSW Labor faction tensions rise amid a workshop meeting.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Labor
J. T. Lang
Labor Daily
TRAINING METAL TRADESMEN SCHEME APPROVED IN NSW
Judge Beeby in the Arbitration Court approved a New South Wales Government plan enabling younger youths to be indentured trainees in metal trades. The government will subsidise earnings, paying 2 to 4 9 a week for entry ages 19 and 20, and 3 18 to 4 for entry at 21, as a temporary measure for those affected by the low mood.
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Melbourne
Beeby
Arbitration Court Today
New South Wales
Menl Wuore
Canal control shifts toward Egyptian rule with directorate changes
A paraphrased note suggests Egypt will regain canal control in 30 years with Egyptians gradually filling board seats. It argues the long French majority on the directorate is doomed and asserts Egyptians should be elected to vacancies until one third of directorships are held, as part of appeasement strategy.
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Britain
Egypt
Keep Gold in Australia Says Sir Colin Fraser
In Melbourne Sir Colin Fraser urged retaining gold mining in Australia noting 40 percent of output from small, costly undertakings. He called for price stability, cited national output around £12 million sterling, and 47 000 workers plus 3 000 in allied industries. He advocated defence needs and oil-source proximity, and mentioned a smear of research into New Guinea and New Zealand.
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Australia
Colin Fraser
Melbourne
Australian Mines and Metals Association
Commonwealth
Prac
F. Hobby
D. and
L. de
Persian Gulf
Bruke
New Guinea
New Zealand
Fire Nearly Destroys Chinchilla Business Area
A blaze in Chinchilla Brisbane this morning swept through the town’s business area, fanned by a strong breeze. Damage is estimated between £30,000 and £40,000 as firemen fought the flames amid destruction and nursed efforts.
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Brisbane
Chinchilla
Wheat and Lead Prices Reported in Old Market Record
Lead price noted as £15 8/1 per ton while wheat quotes show 4/042 bushel in the same market listing. Sparse OCR fragment confirms commodities trading terms and unit measures without additional context or dates.
Notable visitors and local updates from Pirie
Dr. F H Spencer and Dr. Charles Fenner traveled from Adelaide to Pirie with visits to the technical school and Smelters. Rev. D L Benton to visit over the weekend. Harvest services at Pirie Congregational Church ended with a social and concert presided by Benton. Miss Gheen to be married received a rose bowl from friends and church members. Miss Green spoke. Mrs. Lynch and daughter visit Solomontown. others ill or discharged. Several residents relocate or return from Adelaide and Pirie Hospital.
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F. H. Spencer
British Board of Education
Charles Fenner
Adelaide
Pirie
Spencer
Pirle Congregational Church
D. L. Benton
Benton
W. Brusnaban
Pirie Hospital
M. E. Lynch
T. Flood
Bowden
S. May
Geddes Road
Solomontown
P. Sullivan
Pirie West
Court resumes investigation of West Beach sensational case
Adelaide witnesses recount mixed bathing attire during West Beach night of January 24. Bertram Board and Edna Jean Bastian face larceny and fraud charges over 15 pounds and a cheque book, with Board accused of fraudulent conversion and Bastian of accepting funds knowing they were obtained misconductly. Jury to decide all charges after late cross examination developments.
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Adelaide
Maylin Bertram Board
Criminal Court Today
West Beach
Edna Jean Bastian
Bourd and
Bastian
Vere Victor
Barlow
Port Pirie
Milhouse
Boord Accused of Evasion in Barlow Debacle at Beach
In court, Boord admits he made no effort to locate Barlow to repay £4 from £5 given, blaming not knowing where to find him. He says passengers watched finances while at West Beach with Gibson and Bastian, and acknowledges taking blame for others if needed. He disputes a newspaper robbery link to his passenger.
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Boord
Barlow
Yellow Cab Company
Hoord
Gillespie
Board
Bastian
Mr. Gillespie
Bar-low
Nully
Reard
Mr. Bastian
Edna
Witnesses Describe Barlow and Boord Robbery Case
Testimony details a dispute over a possible affair with Mrs Bastian and a plan to steal funds. Mrs Bastian claims threats, money transfers, and a canoe trip to West Beach. Boord admits taking blame for the £48 robbery while Barlow was accused of coercion and assault during a tense bearing adjournment.
D'Annunzio dies after defiant Rome rise remembered
Rome reports the death of Gabriele d'Annunzio the poet and wartime figure who seized Rome in 1919 proclaiming himself dictator. He died at his Lake Garda home from a cerebral hemorrhage while at his desk. His final acts included plans for a private cinema and a public stance against talks.
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Rome
Gabriele D‘annunzio
D'Annunzio
North Pole
Lake Garda
Air Force
Press
Nda
Gabriele d'Annunzio
Prince Bronte Neveso
Teelie
Saray
Imself
Europe
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Labor Party
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Theresa
LAN@BURY
Pire
Defence Department
Pioneer Home Furnishers
North
Pimlott
Iw. J. Pimlott Ltd
the House OF Good Furniture
Mary-Elie Street
Ceduna Beer
L. L. Threlfall
Mr. Pickering
MR. Lang
Sir Colin Fraser
Kathleen Alkine
Esmond Road
Beton Pek Sacktietam
Irene May
Messrs
L. H. Leverington
E. Parsons
Savery’s Pianos Limited
J. Philcox
Philcox
E. Millhouse
W. G. Gillespie
Grown
Chambers
Wed
Waitag
Irs
Bastion
Fiume
d’Annunzio
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