Inquest Opens Into Death Of Cyclist Aubrey Butler
An inquest into the February 15 death of Aubrey Eric Butler of Fifth Street Gawler South, a worker at Islington Workshops, heard witnesses including Sergeants Lenthall and Dr. Covernton. Butler died after his bicycle collided with a car driven by Alexander Patterson McLachlan of Manoora on the Adelaide road south of Gawler. Evidence described Butler's body being taken to hospital, McLachlan's statements, his travel that night, and the car’s speed about 33 mph. Exhibits included bicycle parts, hat, trouser clip, pencil, and glass fragments.
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Gawler
Aubrey Eric Butler
Fifth Street
Gawler South
Islington
Alexander Patterson McLachlan
Manoora
Adelaide Road
McLachlan
J. S. Covernton
Wiebard
Alfred ‘Lenthair
Jamo
Covernion
G Gawler
Lenthat
I McLachlan
Ren
Howse
Uys Manthers
MlcLanhiny
Cavernten
Gsoulming
Lenthall
Butler
Cov~ernton
Hutchinsom Hospital
Leathall
Smith
Covernton
Enthal
Incomplete Trial Hearing Details From Gawler Case
Witnesses describe blood on back seat and golf sticks, blood on McLachlan’s coat, and a body allegedly moved to a car in an accident scene near Gawler. Lenthall confirms sightlines and wheel spin. McLachlan’s racks and blood-stains are debated. hearing not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickering Lenthall
Mcfwchlan
Venthall
Milhouse
George William Manhood
Gawler
Serg
Lenhall
Melachlan
Married Three Days In Melbourne Farewell To Husband
A 20 year old wife of Able Seaman George Wright of the Discovery Tr. tearfully bade farewell as the royal research ship Discovery I left Melbourne for Antarctica. The couple married last Saturday night and she will not see her husband again for about a year. The ship proceeds to Adele land fringe biology and hydrographical work, refuelling at Fremantle after five to six weeks.
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Th. Pickering
Eric Millhouse
Midtaenlin
Amd
Elligan
Uheyurthhouse
Butler
Hydes
Melbourne
George Wright
Discovery Tr
Selbourne
Jexsl
Discovery 1
Lef
Amtaretica
Adeleland
Brewantle
Censorship Debate Sparks Methodist Conference Alarm
In Melbourne a Methodist Conference discussed closing down relaxation literature and educational books. Rev. B A Wylie warned the policy aligned with Yhuah and prompted calls to suppress enlightenment. The talk sparked views that communism required breaking the law to learn truth.
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Melbourne
Conference endorses grant for technical education aid
At a ministerial conference a joint statement was prepared asking for capital and annual grants from the Commonwealth to fund education. A proposal considered the grant of £2,000,000 to aid technical education, with arrangements for separation of a joint statement.
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Melbolmne
Tawishiy
Ministers of Education
Wages Rise for Women Workers in Victorian Railways
An agreement between the Victorian Railways Department and the Australian Railways Union provides wage increases for women employees from 2d to 1/8 a day. About 530 workers are affected including machine operators, caretakers, office workers, and refreshment room staff. The measure, to be reviewed by the Classification Board and Arbitration Court, will cost roughly £4,000 yearly and mirrors adjustments made for male workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victorian Railways Department
Australian Railways Union
Homer
Classification Board
Tto
Arbitration Court
Bank chief attacks treasury bill policy impact on recovery
Sydney head of Bank of New South Wales criticizes Commonwealth Government move to make Treasury bills available to the public. He warns the central bank’s policy slows recovery and notes pressure on other banks to raise fixed deposit rates. The statement signals concern over monetary policy affecting credit conditions.
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Sydney
Duesda RA
C. Davidson
Bank of New South Wales
Commonwealth
Treasury
Insurance loans judgments spark bank commission hearing
Mr J T Thompson of Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance testified that 7 percent of urban and 25 percent of rural mortgage advances were unsatisfactory. He said losses were usually certain and that deposits were not accepted, with limited lending margins and small investors targeted. Adelaide reports also note the death of J M Dunn, an organist at St Peters Cathedral born January 1865, whose career included study in England and service as Anglican organist.
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Melbourne
J. T. Thompson
Australian ‘Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Company
Bank Commission
Thomson
Thwmpsen
Adelaide
J. M. Dunn
Peter
Dunn
Bank Ofuohanasia
Hie
England
Frederick Bridge
Westminster Abbey
Labor unity debates split NSW Labor council group
Labor members of the New South Wales Legislative Council not in the Lang Party caucus plan a meeting this week to decide their stance on unity proposals and whether to rejoin the party under the present pledge and plan. J Higgins MLC says several roll members oppose caucus until key issues are resolved. The discussion touches on loyalty to Mr Lang, potential policy measures, and future party rules to be reviewed at Adelaide conference in July.
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Sydney
Labor
New South Wales Legislative Council
Lang Party
Labor Unity
J. ¥. Higgins
Thie Roll
Messrs
Oles
Spleen
J’ Witégan
J’ Witégan, Mlc, Did Not Fee) His Hosts! Ieeluen
Wilter
Haminet
Kiven
Bation
Legislative Huanell
Lis
Te Lang
Higgins
Lang
Tin Hare
Adelaide
Australian Labor Party
New South Wices
Ker
Tntime
Redmission
Ihan Ile
Halu
Intel
Innocents Framed Says Legislator Demands Inquiry
In a fractured debate in the Legislative Assembly MPs from all parties called for 4 select committees to probe police arrests tied to starting price betting. Lazzarini Lab urged a formal investigation alleging police corruption and perjury, claiming innocent individuals are pressed into suspects to cover superiors' duties. The session adjourned without a final resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Rarions
Legislative Assembly
Lazzarini Lab
Cormaline
Stradbroke Polo Cup Match Summary
Adelaide B defeated Dabyniings with a high score while Adelaide B led after early goals. The report highlights key players and mentions a dramatic turnaround in the Stradbroke Polo Cup fixture with Adelaide B securing a decisive victory.
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Melrowhne
Tess Ty
Trwlbroke
Palo Gun
Miuloh Feday
Bo Teun
Dustifeld
Romret
Moe Muane Holt
Adelaide
Taille
Dabyniings
Thermometer Readings With High 84.6 and Early Low
The report notes yesterday's high of 84.6 degrees and a minimum over 24 hours ending at 4:30 am, 5.56 is recorded as the low reading.
London Metal Market updates from Australian Mines association
The London Metal Exchange rules advised copper and other metals pricing. Copper standard spand dawn 2/6. Three months futures fell 3/1.5 while May/June forwards dropped 17d. Soft spat dawn 3/9 and other forwards noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adviers
Australian Mines ‘Metals Association
London Metal Exchange
Out for Life MeUBULINKE Discreditable Con Duck
The fragmentary report mentions Tubadbiy MeUBULINKE commenting amid discreditable acts on February 24. Attendants and Thontin Lioshop life are referenced alongside owner N. Dare and WOM. Wlitteman as possible participants, though details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Meubulinke
N. Dare
WOM
Wlitteman
Knot Tide Delays Ships Off Melbourne Port Phillip Head
Melbourne reports an 11 knot ebb tide delaying the motorship Raranga and steamer Berwickshire as they approach Melbourne from Port Huon and Sydney. Berwickshire outran the Baranga through the Rip, berthed later at 1 50 pm while Berwier shire lingered offshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Raranga
Berwiershire
Port Huon
Sydney
Port Phillip
Spelley
Mulhourne
Berwickshire
Meads
Baratga
Youth labor rule limits council employment to high pay
In Adelaide Industrial Court Mr J H Vaughan presented a new rule from the Municipal Corporations and District Councils Board. It dictates youths under 21 may not be employed on road and related work unless at prohibitive rates. Burnside council supported the measure as a safeguard against indiscriminate youth employment. President Kelly reserved judgment on enforcement and future implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Municipal Corporations and District Councils Board
J. H. Vaughan
President Kelly
Vaughan
Corporation of Burnside
Nad
Gesine Cordain
Parsons
Mae Corporation
Hargest
Sonyabe
Burnside
Kuryinraton
Kelly
Gamral
Meo K. Vo
Utat Siliek
Tle Corporation
Staal
Flooded Finke River Delays Rescue Of 16
Flooding on the Finke River leaves 16 passengers marooned with rescue unlikely until next Sunday. Commonwealth Railways Commissioner G A Gal says relief efforts are hindered by a collapsed bridge and damaged embankments. Three men injured in a derailment. surrounding areas cut off as floodwaters disrupt travel and land access.
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Melbourne
Uesda
Finke
G. A. Gal
Commonwealth
Todtay
Piovds Ia
Mount Gambier man makes steady recovery after high speed fall
Juhi Dutton, seriously injured when his high powered racing tar skidded through a guard fence and plunged into The Doe Lake Mount Gambier, February 22, is hospitalized and making steady progress toward recovery.
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Juhi Dutton
Doe Lake
Mount Gambier
Mount Gaimbier Hospital
Empire Defence Full Rearmament Plans and Goals
London continues with a two part White Paper detailing defence aims. It calls for four new infantry battalions and boosts to recruiting Territorials. It pledges modernisation of coast defences and air defence, expansion of the air arm, improved equipment, and training.
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London
Australians Win Fifth Test in Durban Victory
In Durban on Tuesday the fifth Test ended in an Australian victory over South Africa. Australia won the series by four wins to one with one draw. Scores indicate Australia dominated first innings and South Africa struggled, though details are incomplete due to damaged text.
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Durban
South Africa
Motor Witty Wim Leing Triggers Fatal Tank Car Wreck
A mishap near Mdela ide injures two men and kills Mr WL OLLoughin when a Witty Wim Leing driven Indes gravel wagon overturns after leaving the road. The steel coupe cab allegedly saved others from worse injuries.
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Mdelaide
Ghar Corporation
Wim Leing
Conj Tuk
Mec
W. Fonte
Null
Mrr
O1loughin
Anulier Cautteil
American boxer inspires Melbourne billiards talk
A report from Melbourne notes an American boxer visiting the city sparked interest in the game. Walter Lin remarks on purple billiards cloth and a new composite table surface, highlighting a shift from traditional English billiards to pocket and cushion play. The piece mentions a US champion, a Mariposa voyage, and a large local demonstration with 204 male and 10 female players.
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Melboltine
Waining
Tih Wis
Walter Linvim
Melourne
Fey
Mariposa
Will Chik
United States
Honeay Wall
Frm
Eitigens
Lindrum
Renee
America
Lindrup
Nations League seeks final peace push on Abyssinia
Geneva reports the League of Nations will invite Mary and Abyssinia to state within 48 hours whether they accept peace on the status quo, with Italy retaining occupied Abyssinian territory. Committee of Eighteen to consider new proposals with telegraphed responses awaited and Italy’s Rome officials reportedly encouraged by the move.
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Nations’ League
Italy
Geneva
France
League of Nations
Abyssinia
League Committee of Eighteen
Daily
Mall
Mary
Ttaly Renalnis
M. Flandin
Minle
League Council
Ttaly
Ennin
Sal
Anthony Me
League
Eden
Boxing
Rome
Muma- Uni
M. Chembron
Freigh
Butteror Haile Selassie
Solomontown Club plans April 4 meeting and grounds
Solomontown Allelic Club held a near full attendance with Mr P McGuire presiding. Discussions covered April 4 plans, inspection at 9 30 am, railway impact on grounds, parkland works, registration fees, and possible lightening of costs due to money scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. McGuire
Twas
Solomontown
Watts
South Australian Athletic League
Sedumary
Pirie
Will resume duties after triage and arrivals at Pirie
The report lists numerous arrivals and departures in Pirie and Adelaide including Mr G J Coventry presiding in Pine Court, Mr Cockburn leaving Pirie for Adelaide, Dr Anderson traveling to Adelaide, and various officials moving between Pirie, Adelaide, and Melbourne. It notes improving health of Mr Robert Diamond, arrivals of Mr J L Rowe, Mr CG A Brown, and others, plus details of probate for Lady Stirling and round-trip liner passengers bound for Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Coventry
Pine Court
Charles Olsen
Pirieaa
Adelaide
Pirie Sait Resociation
Pirie
Hee
Lady Stirling
Mount Lefty
Ertwin Terrace
Ste Edwerd Stirling
Euramt
Stratford
Wit
Australie
Witch
Quter Harbor
Tonorrow
Edward Cerson
Garson
Holford
Sinclair Lockhart
Auaki
New Zealand
Lamdom
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Hush
Butler Kald
Lemlall
McLueh
Jan
Dr.yvernion
Malvr
Lemthall
MrLachlan
Buuten
McLachlin Lal
Commonwealth Ministry
AG Davidson
Insurance Company’s Loans
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Not United
Stradbroke Polo Cup
London Metal Market
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Rip
Budies
Dent Kelly
Pinke
Empire Defence
AIR
Australia
Vie ‘Toe
Grimmnete
Harvee Richards
B. Grim
Mussolini
Solomontown Club
Memorial Oval
A. E. Seyfang
Parks and Highways Committee
Ellis
B.J. Sandery
Sandery Gap
Llis
Eilis
Keech
Cockburn
Soul Australian Stevedoring ‘Company
Spend & Mga
Anderson
N.S.W
Robert Diamood
Tire Hospital
J. L. Rowe
Fox Fun ‘Corporation (Ametratasiz) Limited
CG. A. Brown
Ezywalkin ‘Limited
Mandey
Focal
Pirio
Petertr
O'Brien
Cea
Australian Government Workers’ Agogla
Gol. Cosgrave
Cammdlan
Brennan
J ‘Eee
Ballways Porn
Tupertalenteat
Pirle
Naval Exchange
Olel
Sam Newman
St. Mark's
Dome
Radnor Street
Pirie Saut
Phyllis Meschke
A. A. Meschie
Sola~ Mown
Willon Suluelly
Ade~laide
Birte
South Acstralia
Whatter
G. J. Dean
Pirie Rife
Port Adelaide
E Sampson
A. A. Mencike
Chal Pines
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