Startling turn in Mc Kay mystery arrest of missing man
New Zealand police pursuing the McKay death in a Piha fire say James Talbot was arrested on a charge of interfering with human remains after detectives opened two graves at Waikumete Cemetery. Talbot, a business friend of Gordon Robert McKay, claimed he woke February 12 as the shack burned. Remains found in the wreckage and a ring once given by McKay’s son were buried at Waikumete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MC Kay
Wellingtus
Prides New Zealand
Gordon Robert McKay
Piha
de Yectives
Waikumete
Patrick Henry Shine
Talbot
Mc*Kay
McKay
Waikumete Cemetery
Retirement Nod To J. J. Crotty After Two Decades
J. J. Crotty retires after 20 years of service to the council, marking a long tenure with colleagues praising dedication and steady local leadership. The farewell honors Crotty for steady guidance and contributions to municipal projects over two decades.
Enjoyable Function At Memorial Hall
A farewell gathering at Memorial Hall honored Mr Crotty of Pirie Corporation and longtime council employee E E Garrett who praised his cheery manner and 12 year service. Speakers recalled Crotty’s temperament, made note of retirement timing, and thanked ladies for decor. A light program and toasts followed, with references to past staff and a tradition of presenting tokens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cratty
Fello
Crotty
W. Laniery
Bone
Sandery Ti
Wuhing
Grotty
Garrett
MC M. Bishop
Sondery Tegen Gardlener
Santry
Wate
Ewunell
Cimuitter
Grokty
Messrs
AL Lottes
Ufbesta
J. Sanders
Button Sleetrical
Farrell
Fwrries
Werien
Islet
Soll
Wolters
Vti
Tmi
Awwonkose Na Save Tems
Ywrrs
Mssrs
L. Faktands
Kitson
Simpson Ereetbatlan
Uh Fuaftes
EB Garrett
Reetta- Mon Hem
Fibbons
Santery
Iecitation
Sandery Seme
Smith Froge
Luscombe
Isane
Fletcher
L. Garratt
Aong
S. Foster
The
Recorder
Defence of Trustees in Pengelley Estate Lawsuit
In Adelaide the Supreme Court heard the trustees defend a breach of trust claim by William Henry Marish estate beneficiaries against A Pengelley and Co. The case reviewed the business value from £17,786 at testator death to £101,480 now, with net business value claimed at £57,108. Trustees faced questions about tramway contracts ending 1929 and were praised for integrity and effort in preserving assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pengelley
Adelaide
Furimare
A. Pengelley and Co
D. B. Roastal
George Murray
Supreme Court Vodtay
Ross
William Henry Marish
Testator
J. H. Morish
Mathias
Local residents depart and return in city notes
Miss Doreen Evans sails to Adelaide for a three fortnight holiday while Miss Joyce Donovan travels to Angaston for nursing duties. Mr P Andrew admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward. Two men appointed justices of the peace. Constable C Rainsford of Adelaide noted. J H Parasiers returns from Adelaide. Lavish farewell for Pirie Corporation workers. J Crotty retires after 20 years. Mrs M B Condon re-elected captain at Pirie Golf Club. Minister W M Hughes leaves cabinet as Mary Hughes improves in Sydney. Judge Piper to act as Supreme Court judge in Canberra from March to November. Mr Henderson and daughter Muriel aim to Swim Through Pirie, guesting in Solomontown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreen Evans
Ivy Street
Solomontown
Adelaide
Joyce Donovan
Anzac Road
Firie West
Sia
Angaston Hosii
L. E. O'Callaghan
Dwight-Lloyd
Sist
Ald
Pirie Corporation
E E. Garret
Town Clever
M. B. Condon
Associates
Pirie Golf Club
Golf Alsogatey Successful Year
A lengthy report to the annual meeting details a successful 1938 golf season for the Alsogatey club. Mrs J H Leahey presented activities and noted social events, competitions, committee changes, and prize decisions across Crystal Brook and Wirrabara venues with numerous winners including Miss Lorna Williams and Mrs A Murdoch. the year closed with a robust balance and club improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
J. H.S. Leahey
Condon
Woodroffe
Leahey
Mesdaines
W. P. Séott
A. A Murdoch
Mesdames
W. K. Maltyou, Jr. McCormack
C. A. Puncan
J. Sutherland
Durin
Mra. Duncan
Ihe Town
Thia
Mra
PE. Somerset
Lorna Williams
Belme Mes. A
M. Murdoch
J. A Dinsian
Mra Ft. Adan
Crystal Brook
Wirrabara
James J.rown
Glenele
Amy
Tatler Proving Moat
Yas
Williams
Mie L. Culvary
Mary Sweeney
Murdoch
Muriel
Garystal Beach
Atne Murdin
Crystal Beach
Stra
ML Lindon
Tophy
NC Murdoch
Ginion
Mee Humes Jr
Sweeney
D. A. Wisum
R Adits
Oomer of Associates
Ladies’ Golf Union
Nisher
Oetober
Jamestown
Wirrabura
Tee
Mes. Gund
Mes
Woodpulte
Willa
Theetates
Warning To Gen Franco: British vows to resist any attack
London reports warn Gen Franco that British forces would resist any submarine assault on British shipping within or beyond territorial waters. Lords discuss obligations, naval protection, and responses if Franco’s submarines threaten merchant vessels, amid Spain’s turmoil and regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Svern
Gen. Branco
Franco
Nyon
Pranco
House of Lords
Lord Halifax
Porelun
Aelion
Alan
Aeapele
Mt Warnitey
Toceim
Sjain
Malifax
Aarine
Palestine State Proposal by Britain in Transitions Plan
The Government outlines a new Palestine plan to form a Palestinian State including Jews and Arabs. Arab delegates will be invited to discuss governance details for a transitional period and an independent policy will be pursued as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rincentier
London
Australian Cup betting rain May affect track Melbourne
Weather may alter the Australian Cup race at Flemington as forecasts predict more showers before the 2 mile handicap event. The long race could be impacted by rain and a slick track, with contenders named in the field including Spear Chief, Dave Davide, Winpole, Real Red Sail, Dignitary, El Arweo, Young Crusher, and Dolphin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Fight Rath Foul Te Aight
Flemington
Seip Bey
Bourbon
Dave Davide Winpole
Mac Y Real Red Sail
Dignitary
EL Arweo
Young Crusher
Dolphin
Water in Northern Reservoirs Rises After Heavy Rainfall
Records show increased water storage in northern reservoirs during February due to heavy rainfall. The 1918 totals indicate substantial augmentation of capacity across multiple sites, with Bundaleer, Baruals, and other storages contributing to a higher overall level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagla
Swater
Hautes
Alot Lowe
Devoted Mother Laid to Rest in Pirie Cemetery
A devoted mother and longtime Pirie resident Mary Bassani Daly died at 80 in Pirie Hospital after seven weeks of illness. Born in Adelaide, she was noted for quiet Christian service and strong family ties. Survived by sons Ronald and Patrick and daughter Mrs Gould, she was laid to rest at St. Mark's Church with Rev J. F. Hayes officiating. pallbearers and floral tributes from relatives, unions, clubs, and friends marked the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Mary Dutuidta Daly
Pir Hospital
Adelaide
Angelo Bassani
Hood
Broken Hill
Melbourne
KA. Sanders
Mary Bassani
Patrick James Daly
Alpha Terrace
Solormantown
Daly
Pirie Coreae
Ief
Ronald
Patrick
Mes
TL. Gould
Balninést Road
A. F. Bassani
Richard Bassani
Karoonda
Pemgna
Lena
Stone J. F. Hayes
Regiom
St. Mark's Church
E. Curry
W. A. Campbell
J. Rodgers
G. Threadgard
S. Gibbans
H. Gerblieh
Glenroy Murder Appeal Dismissed in Melbourne Court
The Court of Criminal Appeal today dismissed the appeal of George Green a 138 chimney sweep who was sentenced to death for the murder of Miss Annie Wiseman and her niece Phyllis Wiseman at Glenroy on November 12 1938 Chief Justice dissenting Sir B Frederick Mann ruled the appeal grounds were rejected and fresh evidence claims were not persuasive. The High Court may be asked for special leave to appeal against conviction and sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Cout
Green
High Court
Spcial
40 Hour Week Plan Weighs Action in Melbourne
The Trade Union Congress endorses calling two conferences to push a 40 hour week across industries. They aim to form a fighting fund and back direct action while seeking an interstate conference for employed representatives. A metal trades conference may consider a joint effort at the Australasian Council of Trade Unions request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Trade Union Congress
Ssst
Congress
Metal Trades
Australasian Council of Trade Unions
New Wheat Prices Drag Adelaide Market Down
Adelaide farmers hold back on sales as wheat prices fall to 4 total fall per bushel since start of season. Old crop quoted at 1 11, new at 2 01 per bushel. Overseas options weaken amid ample supplies. Liverpool Winnipeg and Chicago movements noted with ongoing liquidation and quiet trading in Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaide
Adelaide
Liverpool
Winnipeg
Chicago
C.W. Anderson
GG Nicholls & Sons
London Metal Market Prices Lead Copper Tin and More
Latest official London metal quota values show copper spot and three month prices up. Lead rises to £14 15s per ton, zinc and tin also advance with spot and forward figures listed for each metal. Silver and gold quotes move on spot forward and open markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
London
Labor unity urged at federal election strategy meeting
Labor unity urged to bring conflicting NSW trade union factions to an all in conference. Aim to forge policy for the Lyons government opposition at the next federal election. Aui vtlashny Gongres of Trade Unions signals May Canberra gathering to shape Labor’s platform and social legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Labor Party
Lang
Meffron
Lage
Congress
WW. Brotherton
Nominations Open for Pirie Swim Carnival at Federal Dock
Melbourne reports 112 swimmers from clubs around the state expected to race today in the Pirie event at Federal Dock. J Tarratt and J J Williams of Adelaide lead as the rear mark. Regie Elli Amecisted Smainwe Chih set to debut. Tomorrow mystery remains as the big chase in the sixte, with hundreds cheering and early times anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fom J. Tarratt
J. J. Williams
Adelaide
Regie Elli
Public swim meet set with royal visit and demonstrations
HAAS president Mr Aurgoyne announced a large public swimming event in Pirie for today and tomorrow featuring top South Australian divers and swimmers. A civic welcome by Mayor Threadgold will precede a full display at Federal Dock with a lifesaving demonstration and a televised style program. The event aims to showcase voluntary lifesaving work and raise funds for the club, with school involvement and a busy schedule from 10 am to 2:30 pm including races and exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HA. Aurgoyne
Haas, Aciteur Swimming and Life Saving Chub
Pirie
Tvo
Ententive of
South Australia
Mogaulfe-Saving Society
JT. Sandow
Cueretary
Adelaide
W. H. Threadgold
Fritral
Federal Dock
Higher
Esssey
Eldowns
Burgoyne
Sabutaypeal
Mx Wrens
Kmnosaulé
Mr. Burgoyne
Carnival Temerrew Great Northern Carnival Opens Dockside
The club plans a full day Great Northern Carnival with multiple events including Lionel Lovelock Memorial Cap 400 pis and Handicap races for men and women. Changes to team lineups and age group handicaps are listed, with open events for under 14 boys and a 308 and 4100 series noted among South Australia entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Ametrata
Lionel Lovelock
We Marth Cyde
Southy Sentra
Boye
South Australia
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Arthur Talbot
OLD Council
E J. J. Crotty
Helpers Parisi
Defence OF Trustees
P. Andrew
Howetown
Pirie ‘Ospital
Harry Francis Diver
Theodore Whyalla
Wae
Constable C. Rainsford
Sap
J. H. Parasiers
Sid
Blix. A. Gander
Mise G. Karasiers
Sists
Near Seamer
England
Australia
Demme Mary Hughes
Sydney
W. M. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Danie Mary
Lukin
Piper
Arbitration Court
Wll
Supreme Court of
Australian Capital ‘Territory
Canberra
Hendersom
Henley Resch
A. Hulster
Prince Street
Skewes
J. Hopkins
A. M. Murdoch
A.M. Murdoch
Gen
Valencia
Reliof
Ivindon
Mitek Rhs
Levademsts
Republian
Evant
Madrid
Fraga Nas
Mitra
Palestine
Uapneily Wenstakons
Bundaleer
Baruals
Tota
Mary Daly
Mary
Reg
Nellie
Frank
Feders
Clerks” Union
Mabel
Hector
Railways Cricket’ Association
Commonwealth Cricket Club
Jim . Wim
T. McGuire
EH. Green
Crispin
V. Sexton
Eileen
George Langston
R. Nance
J. Milnes
G.p.coult
Glad
Ron
Leo W.J. Heller
Bill
Augh
Sauires
Rhoda
Greorge Gould
Hows
al, Finch
Fred
Ann
W. M. Gray
Sonny
Fane
Status
Geo. Wills & Co
A HL Parker
H. Bawcett
Fr Walters
Air
Bir
Pagrim
Madeline
Yeas
Stella
Margaret
Josie
Bill Filia
Amos
J. Curry
Ted
Gleeson
Minnie and
John
Snd
Tssemul
W. Castle
Mea. Elliott
SINAL
Wootinu
Pega
Glenroy Murder Appeal
Labor Unity
T.U.C
Conference of
N.S.W
Terrett
Crystal Pool
C. Dowling
O.awim
Tate
Tive Wutumiers
J McEwen
He “Ead” Water, Interior
G. Dowling
Dal
A. Betteworth
We Cox
D. Banbury
P.A
D. Eree
He McQueen
W. Rouse
Dil
G. Rosie
Ahmins A Edwards
Salj
I Gooby
Anderson
Slee
Beomolt
P. Dorie
C.P
P. Meschke
Mise Dorees Miller
A. Cattell
TW Eill
Way
A Cumming
Hh’ Gahwas
HLS
BR Chirk
Orr
K. Bose
BEL
F Pavnteh
J. W. Brady
Mie Sheffe Quion
J. MeKean
A. Dykes
1. Batlee
B. Fonte
W Gocks
H. Marstead
H. Pearwyn
Twelfties
C. Bonham
Gravely
P. Tobin
Bat
Phellow
Why
I. Matthews
M. Guttum
Sjowtrom
Mttral
Davies
Hall Why
Mounsey
Tal Davee
C. Prag
G. Neem
Rivet
Fm Tiermey
M. Sjostrom
Edna Roberts
HW. Maiden
M. Porgan
A. Wilcock
M. Haonmat
W. Shephard
W. Jesme
Jean Velch
Milient
J. Dodge
Associated Smelters Club
Sakamantown
Rose
Rosewater
Gil
Gilberton
J. Terrett
K. G'Gounellh
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