New Industry Probable at Port Adelaide
Adelaide reports that if negotiations succeed between State and Federal governments and Imperial Chemical Industries, a new industry will be established near Port Adelaide with an initial outlay of £4,000,000. It would provide permanent employment for about 1,400 workers and include reclamation of low-lying lands near St Kilda for salt works and a factory at Park Adelaide.
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Adelaide
Imperial Chemical Indtistries
Port Adelalie
St Kilda
Semwetler
Park Adelalds
Hitler Ill Visit to Be Delayed in Germany Trip
London reports Hitler has a slight cold with hoarseness delaying his scheduled visit to Germany. British Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon has been asked to postpone the trip due to the illness.
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London
Hitler
Sir John Simon
Germany
Only a Pretext in German Armament Talks
London dispatch says Berlin suspects Britain uses a pretext to delay resuming German armament regulations. The Daily Telegraph reports Hitler views British neutrality as a tactic to stall disarmament talks.
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London
Berlin
Daily Telegraph
Hitler
Personal notices from Pirie Hospital and Royal Exchange Hotel
Nurse M A Harmer begins duty at Pine Hospital and guests arrive at Pirie Royal Exchange Hotel from Adelaide and Port Augusta. Local residents, including G M Williams, K B Milford, L Wilkins, L Simman, P Whyte, J F Stokes, Ui I Moyer, and W J Neshil, are noted as staying or arriving by car. J A Deacon plans to move near Adelaide after 27 years in Pirie, with career at Smelters and railway work. Miss E Nash appointed assistant at Port Pirie School.
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KB. Milford
Bushells Tea ‘Émpary
Pirie
Adelaide
Royal Exchange Hotel
L. Wilkins
Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company
J. F. Stokes
Hoyal Exchange Hotel
Port Augusta
W. J. Snort
Port Dust
Royal Exchange
Mr. Ui. I. Moyer
Adetide
Nash
Port Pirie School
Record Air Mail Improves Between Melbourne and London
Air mail between Melbourne and London shows improvement with a record number of mail articles carried, except for the initial mail of novelty. The latest mail carried 13,177 items, surpassing prior figures and signaling growing efficiency in the route.
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Melbourne
Wseil
London
New South Wales Railway Workers Win 44-Hour Week
In Sydney on Wednesday Judge Drake-Brockman issued federal and state awards standardising a 44 hour week for 11,800 railway employees. The decision ends dual control over the NSW rail system, creating uniform hours, wages, and conditions and reducing anomalies. The awards cost about £75,000 per year to the government.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Drake-Brockman
Federal Arbitration Court
Bitters
Campbell Forbidden To Test Car At Daytona Beach
High winds prevented Sir Malcolm Campbell from testing the Blue Bird at Daytona Beach. Officials ordered that the ramps be removed when Campbell insisted on a test, delaying the run by the windy day.
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Daytona Beach
Fra
Sir Malcolm Campbell
Malcolm Campbell
Church Union Favored By Methodist Conference Vote
In Adelaide Verinusiiy the Methodist Conference approved a union motion by 43 to seven, moved by Rev Carroll Myers. The motion backs uniting Congregations and Methodist Churches of Australia and calls on the Presbyterian Church to join in reunion talks with the Australian General Conference to advance negotiations.
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Adelaide
Verinusiiy
Methodist Conference
Carroll Myers
Church Union
Methodist Churches
Australie
Australian General Conference
Methodist Conference Juxtaposes Union of Churches
The conference adopted recommendations for an early union of the Methodist and Congregational Churches, guiding the Australian General Conference. The move signals a major ecumenical effort within New South Wales and broader church circles.
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Sydney
Methodist Conference
Ie Methodist
Macedonian Rebels Threatened as Government Offensive Advances
In Athens this Wednesday General Condylia ordered surrender within 24 hours or face crushing by his troops. Rebels are encircled by government forces with a second offensive stage planned, aided by heavy artillery. The rebel force is described as a small group under 3,000.
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Athens
Condylia
Boxing Boom in Victoria Opens with International Fights
Victoria experiences a new boxing boom with rising attendances at Fitzroy and West Melbourne stadiums. Arrangements are under way for clashes featuring visitors from America and England against Australians. Pat McHugh of Fitzroy Stadium has arranged a regular exchange with Leichhardt management to send boxers to Sydney venues, starting with Vernon Cormier the American lightweight who will meet Victorian champion Jeff Osborne on Friday.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Fitzroy
West Melbourne
America
England
Pat McHugh
Fitzroy Stadium
Leichhardt
Sydney
Vernon Cormier
Jeff Osborne
Meat export hitch prompts fresh Cabinet debate
Canberra reports the meat position again discussed by Federal Cabinet. A White Paper is expected from London detailing negotiations with Britain, the Dominions, Argentina, and New Zealand. Cables indicate Britain’s duty proposal on meat imports is unacceptable to Argentina and New Zealand, requiring reopening of talks.
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Canberra
London
Britain
Dominions
New Zealand
Motorist faces charge after fatal midnight crash near Smelters
At the Smelters gate area on January 9 a motor car collided with cyclist Lesley E Barlow near Ellen street. John J Bengtell pleaded not guilty as witnesses described a high speed run, suspected intoxication, and a 45 mph estimate. Prosecutor C R Hannan and defender S J Warren led the case with police testimony on speed, braking, and the car’s condition.
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Te Pirie
John J Bengtell
C. R. Hannan
S.J. Warren
Lesley Ernest Barlow
Ellen Street
Clockhorse
Stenek
Blnckhouse
Mr. Warren
Nesbit
S.M
Cyril Douglas Anderson
Somery¢eles
Cyril Rainsford
Barlow
Memorial Hall
Level Crossing Fatality Near Nairne
Herbert Pimm aged 29 son of Mr H Pimm of Broken Hill was driving a motor lorry six miles from Nairne when struck by the Melbourne express. He was carting sleepers and did not see the approaching train. The lorry was carried in front of the engine for 200 yards and the body was mutilated.
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Adelaide
Herbert Pimm
H. Pimm
Broken Hill
Nairne
Berlin Aims At Air Impregnability In War Prep
Immune from air raids Berlin moves to counter attack by targeting enemy cities. Officials excavate vast underground spaces below the city center akin to Piscadilly Circus size to shelter civilians and stock support, with cellars potentially fortified as safe havens during bombardment.
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Berlin
Germany
Piscadilly Circus
Vanished £20,000 in Croydon Gold Delivery
Gold valued at twenty thousand pounds arrived at Croydon Aerodrome for dispatch to the Continent and was stored in a strongroom. upon opening today the gold was missing. The report notes a troubled day with humidity and unsettled conditions in Pirie, affecting the day's plans.
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London
Croydon
Temperature records show mild but cloudy March day
Yesterday's high reached 93.9 and the 24 hour low ended at 81. The highest shade reading was 93.0. Tuesday night was cool with a minimum of 81, matching Monday's 24 hour low and the March high minimum since 1928. Overcast skies brought a few drops of rain, stars visible afterward, pleasant outdoors but dim indoors.
Ban On Bodyline Disqualification Of Bowler For Innings
Empires and Marylebone Cricket Club sub committees discussed a direct attack rule. Umpires agreed on a procedure to ignore doubtful deliveries by delivering a second ball and marking a third as a dead ball, which would disqualify the bowler for the innings. They also considered reviving the snick rule for faint touches.
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London
Marylebone Cricket Club
Milking the Federal Cow in State Budget Talks
Premier Sir Stanley Argyle of Victoria announced plans to convene a conference of premiers to seek an amendment to the Financial Agreement. He aims to shift state debts to the Commonwealth, an idea raised by Prof E O Shannon from Adelaide University, proposing about 100 million pounds with an annual cost near 4.5 million pounds.
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Melbourne
E. O. Shanon
Adelaide University
Commonwealth
Stanley Argyle
Victoria
New and Swifter Melbourne Engineers Conference
New and Swifter Melbourne reports Mr W D Chapman addressing the Conference of Engineers. He argues against relaxing efforts for new machines and faster processes despite temporary unemployment. He says efficiency will aid the general good and maladjustments will be corrected in time. The low mood is blamed on mechanical inventions.
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Melbourne
W. D. Chapman
Conference of Engineers
Tolan Brilliant Inning At World Sprint Championship
Eddie Tolan of America surged to the lead in the first two divisions over 75 and 100 yards, securing a clear edge as the world sprint title contest unfolded. Details show close finishes with Robertson and Roberts, plus a bold attempt to lower Jack Donaldson’s 400 yard record by Fisher in a remarkable surge.
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Melbourne
Eddie Tolan
America
Tolan
A. P. Robertson
T. L Roberts
Australis
W. MacFarlane
Scotland
MacFarlane
Tegro
Roberts
Robertson
Jack Donaldson
Australia
Fisher
South Australia
Donaldson
Davison death ruled suicide at Burra home
In Queanbeyan Burra, 20 year old Narmyn Davison was found dead. Detectives initially pursued murder but the coroner returned a verdict of death by own action after inquest proceedings.
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Sydney
Narmyn Davison
Burra
Queanbeywn
Yvidetce
Peace in Africa: Italy and Abyssinia Reach Neutral Zone
After three months of tension, relations between Italy and Abyssinia improve. An agreement in principle sets a neutral zone three miles and a half wide between Italian Somaliland and South-East Abyssinia to prevent troop clashes.
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Recorder
London
Italy
Abyssinia
Italian Somaliland
Speculations That Failed In Wheat Futures Case
In Civil Court today Mrs. Faith Baseby seeks to set aside a deed with Capt. Johann Arnold and the Commercial Bank of Australia. Her husband Edgar Baseby recounts joining Arnold in Liverpool wheat options in 1923, notes heavy losses, and discusses alleged deception, bank involvement, and attempts to finance further trades amid market declines.
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Adelaide
Angus Parsons
Faith Matilda Baseby
Johann George Arnold
Manftum
Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd
Edgar Reginald Baseby
Baseby
Arnold
Rom
Liverpool
Witness
Arold
Arnyld
Haseby
Wittess
Mat Jebs
Lea Basahy
Ley
Wil
Severe tremors in India rattle northern region
A large area of northern India was shaken at midnight and early morning by a severe earthquake. The center is believed to have been over western Nepal with tremors especially strong at Helhi and nearby. People rushed from houses into open spaces. a few houses collapsed causing minor injuries. No extensive loss reported.
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Calcutta
India
Nepal
Helhi
United Front talk draws modest crowd at Communist meeting
Mr. BE Moyle of Adelaide addressed a public gathering convened by the Communist Party on The United Front. He spoke about the party’s aims, its stance on Fascism and anti war efforts for about an hour, with questions answered at the close, Mr. J Bruse presiding.
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BE. Moyle
Mdelaide
United Front
Communist Party
Mr. Moyle
J. Bruse
Melbourne Gunman Sought After Fatal Midnight Shooting
Detectives hunt a tall dark gunman after Maxwell Salter 23 was shot twice at Calarity Lane at midnight. Salter wounded in chest and leg, in Melbourne Hospital in serious condition but able to describe attacker. Police expect early arrest and treat the case as a possible ambush. Salter denied knowing the assailant.
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Melhouwne
Wednysday
Maxwell Salter
Cal Inarity Lane
Salter
Melbourne
Consciouseas
Compulsory Pool Mot Probable in Wheat Commission Bid
Report from Canbedra indicates little likelihood of federal approval for a compulsory pool proposal. Government consideration and Wheat Commission recommendation are noted as uncertain factors in the policy discussion.
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Canbedra
Wheat Commission
Stephenson to Sell His Large South Australian Stable
Adelaide reports Mr Stephenson plans to sell all his racehorses and retire from racing. Evans, Morphettville trainer, currently handles Veridique Glenvar loch Maranhao Methinette Montesina and Martinello. all except Maranhao have won rare races. Stephenson, a major owner, also serves on the Betting Control Board Tattersalls Club committee and Balaklava Racing Club president. He cites dissatisfaction with racing control in South Australia but gave no further reasons.
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Adelaide
AJC Granted Privy Council Leave in Naylor Appeal
The Full Court held the case of crest public importance and granted the Australian Jockey Club leave to appeal to the Privy Council against a December Full Court ruling. Colin Stephen, chair, argued for leave to appeal an injunction that barred the AJ from blocking Aufe Naylor from Randwick Racecourse. Justice Davidson stressed the case’s wide public significance for racing governance and bylaws.
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Sydney
Australian Jockey Club
Privy Council
Rule Naylor
Colin Stephen
Aj.c
Aufe Naylor
Fr l
Randwick
A.J.C
Justice Davidson
Sheep Stealing Problem Prompts Stronger Legislation
Ute Storkowners Association notes police efforts to curb sheep theft show little impact as skins and animals continue to vanish across the state. Secretary Mr. Vireo says calls have been made to Brig Gen Leane to review police detection work and push tougher laws to protect owners and deter thieves.
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Adelaide
Aml
Small Motors Fight Japanese Undercutting In Australia
Australian electrical firms face stiff competition from Japanese small motors, says E H Westwood, general manager of Miniature Electric Co of Firey. Factors include cheap labor, light regulation, long work periods, cheaper copper, and government support for policy of trade expansion. Motors power hair dryers, drink mixers, Zen drills, vibrators, and car lighting units.
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Melbourne
Australia
Japan
E. H. Westwood
Miniature Electric Company
Fireroy
Tariff Board
Market for Rats Adelaide Item
Fragmentary report mentions Mr. Minchin from Aquarum and Simske Fork discussing a pet rat market in Adelaide. It notes a payment of pesos and food for a tiger snake part, with unclear details and several garbled phrases.
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Adelaide
Wedaeafay
Mr. Minchin
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M. A. Harmer
Pine Hospital
T. G. Doyle
Goode Road
Pirin West
Pirie Hospital
GM. Williams
Me. G. Sargent
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W. J. Neshil
J. A. Deacon
Solomontown
Judge Drake-Brockman
Campbell
Det. Evans
Dr. Arnold
Themellers
William Albert
Gransden
Ness
Lne
John James Evans
Smetters
Defendant
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Wehr
Henry Vinven
Smielters
Memorial Oval Gates
Russ
Tement
Molor
John James Bengte l
Hall
Jack
Shell
Molly Exhaust
Hannan
Wannas
Henry Mall
Ra Veeterssecsesseseses
Engineer
D. G. Fisher
S.A
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Toman
Mo Financial
Eearket
Arnuld
Ub Sss
Arti
Ald
Ruseby
Delhi
W.F. Ball
Rufe Naylor
A.C
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