Shot fired in hotel bar amid murder-aim charges
In Gawler Police Court Sydney James de Kuyper is charged with shooting at Joseph Douglas Lyons with intent to murder in the Smithfield Hotel bar. Lyons testified de Kuyper waved a pistol in his direction and fired. Lyons, an assistant chef, described the scene as others fled. The case followed de Kuyper’s lunchtime altercation with a motorist and a later pursuit by police.
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Sydney
James de Kuyper
Lyons
Smithfield
Lenthall
de Kuyper
Gawler
Glenelg
C. J. Philcox
Kuyper
Philcox
Thomas
Mortimer
Not Pointed at Anyone In A Gun Waving Incident
A witness recounts a confrontation where de Kuyper pulled two guns during a hotel confrontation with Lyons and Thomas. Lyons notes de Kuyper refused drinks and threatened, while Thomas urged caution. The sequence ends with de Kuyper turning to face Lyons, making unclear remarks before the events cut off.
Mr Davis Defends Case in Pirie Election Speak
Mr C L Davis addressed Pirie voters in Alexander Street about a nationwide 40 hour week and a Labor victory if Pirie turnout held. With MP J M Beerworth and ML C EA Oates present, the meeting marked Pirie’s first taste of election activity for the state poll amid a noisy street scene.
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C. L. Davis
Alexander Street
Pirie
J. M. Beerworth
M.P. Mir Davie
Legislative Council
He i Westfeld
Labor
Main Road
Yes
A. Gerard
Shady Park
Gerard
Anita
Jy Massrs
Oates
Ml.c
J. Stephens
Pavaker
West
Davis
Labor policy and road critique in state speech
A speaker criticizes Premier Butler and defends Labor reforms. He cites New Zealand’s 40 hour week and public works funding to tackle unemployment. He notes poor country roads, isolation of West Coast residents, and promises to enhance Anzac Highway and regional infrastructure if Labor wins. He warns against gerrymandered districts and asserts Labor would boost country consideration.
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Tasmania
Butler
New Zealand
Savage
Davis
West Coast
Anzac
Pirie
Premier speaks at Gladstone urging reform of betting shops
Gladstone Friday reports Premier Mr R L Butler addressed four political meetings in Gladstone tonight. He supported candidate Mr J A Lyons MP and argued betting shops were an improvement on the previous wagering system but insisted it needed tightening.
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Gladstone
R. L. Butler
st.Gladstone
J. A. Lyons
Close Call After Shot Window Incident
Lyons told Mr. Philcox he turned to see if the bullet went through the window, finding a hole below the sill. De Kuyper and Lyons stayed on the beer bench for about 10 minutes, with Lyons recalling little and treating it as a hazardous joke. Lyons offered a drink, and de Kuyper appeared not to be angry, though Lyons remained unsure if a shot was fired.
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de Kuyper
Lyons
Thomas
Adelaide
Murder Conviction Appealed After New Trial Order
In Melbourne the Full Bligh Court reserved its decision on an appeal by Harold Thomas Mullens's counsel against the Queensland Court of Criminal Appeal which quashed Mullens's murder conviction for killing Ernest Brown near the New South Wales border. Brown's body was found beneath a bridge after Mullens claimed the shooting was accidental during a struggle.
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Melbourne
Bligh Court
Adament
Henchman
Queensland
Queensland Court of Criminal Appeal
Harold Thomas Mullens
Ernest Brown
New South Wales
Brown
Mullens
Mulleny
Pike and Labor figures fuel Northern Division push
Speakers rally support in a mining town urging voters to back Beerworth and Davis while promising to win seats in the Legislative Council and possibly the House. Criticism of Parliament and the Five Year Bill features alongside calls for water for Whyalla and Port Augusta and praise for Labor’s welfare steps.
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Pike
Legislative Council
Beerworth
Mr Davis
Metropolitan Councillor Hart Remanded on Serious Offence Charge
Neil Hart a 38 year old labourer of King William Street Kent Town appeared in Norwood Court on a charge of a serious offence against a 15 year old boy in East Parklands on February 28. Justices Smith and Duxbury remanded him until next Friday at police request. Hart, a Kensington Norwood councillor, handed in his resignation after a prior adjournment. Crown Law’s A L Pickering to prosecute next Friday. Hart’s defence being arranged. Bail set at 50 pounds with no sureties.
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Adelaide
Neil Hart
King William Street
Kent’ Town
Norwood Court
East Parklands
J. W. Smith
F. Duxbury
Kensington and Norwood
Hart
Sgt. Bourke
A. L. Pickering
Crown Law Department
Bailias
Pirie Schools May Not Reopen Tuesday
Education Department and Central Board of Health discussed Pirie schools staying closed. A conference in Adelaide heard presentations by W. St. Threadgold and Pirie School Committee members urging continued closure for at least three weeks.
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PIRIE
W. St. Threadgold
ALP
Pirle Sehoal
Umumuntee
Education Department
Birle
SW. Jeffries
Boy Drowned Near Grange in Holbrook Road Pool
Ace Linton Percy aged 10 of Scott Avenue Flinders Park drowned while bathing with companions in a pool on Holbrook's road near Grange. He disappeared beneath the water and bubbles surfaced briefly before authorities recovered the scene and launched a search. The tragic incident occurred today and details follow local reporting.
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Adelaide
Ace Linton Percy
Scott Avenue
Flinders Park
Holbrook's Road
Grange
Hire Of Road Plant Prompts Caution At Pirie Council
Pirie District Council chairman A M Lawrie urged careful thought on hiring out the new road making plant after a meeting with presenters including J P Welch and F N Young. The discussion touched on a legal case involving Baylis and Austin, with testimony about a motor vehicle and monetary arrangements linked to road work.
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A. M. Lawrie
J. P. Welch
Juhos
F.N. Young
Jun
Thest
Coun
Adel Aeis Oil
Lawrence John
Baylis
Eastwood
Austin
Dorriers
Hectorville
Lyn
Learing
Austin | Eveds
Elie
Hinaysue
Monta
Maynard
Swador
E. Milhouse
Oringinal
Ua Uiat
Feri
Auslin
eNairmien
Pathe
Tir
Youle
Chamberlain
Margaret Baylis
Deulalt
Toni
Sities
Bayliss
Phy
Sured Memibers
Ton
Phil Fae
Yuune
Gr. Young
Ladadvya
Hal
Bitty
Wweev
Uty
Sis
Ghuiriuan
Nookin
Northern Water Supply and Local Council Notes
A mid year meeting of the Northern districts council covers rate arrears, road repairs, contractor issues, and local complaints. Officials report ward expenditures and the total rates collected, while a sympathy letter is planned for the widow of the late Mr Budd.
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Pirie
Wandwarah
Rears
Nupyerby
Acraacs
Howe
Napperby
Sare
Sya
Ferme’s
Epathy
Mr. 7
Budd
Woman testifies on alleged theft case and threats
A wartime trial transcript shows Mrs Austin telling how £25 payments to Baylis were discovered after her husband’s police visit. Milhouse questions whether fear influenced Baylis’ denial as the jury weighs claims of intimidation and possible compromise, with the case adjourned.
Virtually Free Education Arrives in Pirie Town
A report from University of Adelaide director B. TG Biugzini outlines a joint committee plan to start two tutorial classes in Pirie. Courses would cover economics and English literature with Adelaide lecturers and a nominal yearly attendance fee of about one pound.
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B. TG. Biugzini
Filasses
University of Adelaide
Taybauly Reive
Kontentional Association
Biri
Bivegin
Bivegin Hae
Ade Jide
Educational Association
Blaggltt
Hie
Adelaide
Pirie
Bingsini
Pirie District meeting notes local dignitaries and flood concerns
Dr Duncan Howie of Perth University and Dr A M Lawrie spoke on the death of Mr T J C Budd of Hundred of Pirie. Major H G Tolley’s visit and river flood issues were discussed. Premier R L Butler received a civic reception in Gladstone. Station Officer A M Griffin resumed duty after leave.
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Duncan Howie
Perth
Univer- Pirie
Pirie
A.M. Lawrie
FN. Young
J.C. Budd
Hundred of
le Faw
Aries
Tralia
Sydney
Broken Hill
A.M Griffan
Pirie ‘Station
Griffin
Brisbane
Two Mild Cases of Paralysis Reported in Home Care
The report states two mild paralysis cases may be treated at home. It mentions Al Capone’s recovery and work in a prison laundry, along with a broader, garbled discussion of wartime events and political figures, including speculative notes on Hitler and European affairs.
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San Francisco
al Capone
Alcwiraz
Chicago
Pole
Man Serving Eleven Year Sentence Faces Early Release
A report notes a man currently serving an eleven year sentence and expected to be released next January following a mental health setback. The article mentions his ongoing treatment and anticipated parole considerations.
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Ays
Robbery at Solo Montown Home Targets Mr Veitch
A robbery occurred at the Solo Montown residence of Mr R E Veitch on a Thursday evening, with £12 to £14 reportedly stolen from the home on King Street. The fragmentary report mentions Mrs Veitch and a misleading sequence of actions, but details are unclear and police involvement is implied.
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R. E. Veitch
King Street
Solomontown
Veitch
Nortishund
Hellewtte Moe
Insurance Enquiry Melbourne Opens First Public Sitting
Melbourne royal commission on statistics and insurance held its first public sitting. Commissioners heard from representatives of interests including insurance companies, the Anti-Sweating League, and the Parliamentary Labor Party. Figures named Holland Alden Curite and Rev D Waley to present initial cases. the Ministry and barristers Gow Goruran Fullagar Kin and Sorris to assist.
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Melbourne
Vidas Royal Commission
Anti-Sweating League
Labor Party
Holland
Alden
H. G. Curite
D. Waley
Anti- Sweating League
Be Gow
Goruran
K.C
Fullagar
J G. Sorris Gil
Vettany
Struck by Live Wire Burns Two Brothers in Yarraville
Two brothers Albert Quinn and Charles Quinn were trenching on Evanc street when they struck a high powered electric cable. They suffered severe burns with clothes torn by a fellow worker and were taken to hospital. Albert Quinn of Fitzroy sustained extensive chest and throat burns. Charles Quinn of West Footscray had burns on one arm.
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Melbourne
Evancs Street
Yarraville
Albert Quinn
Fitzroy
Charles Quinn
Ai West Footsway
Desire to Come to Australia Sparks Migration Enquiries
Melbourne reports a rush of enquiries about resuming migration to Australia. Prime Minister Lyons notes no inference of immediate mass arrival, but heavy immigration is possible. Britain’s press announcements may drive queries, yet assistance will target approved individuals via relatives or organizations and state approvals.
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Melbourne
Australia
Howse
London
J. A. Lyons
England
Avsimeia
Thermometer Readings Record 92.4 High and 63 Low
Yesterday's weather saw a maximum of 92.4 degrees and a 24 hour minimum of 63 degrees ending at 8.30 am. Local readings indicate a warm day with a cooler morning start.
Talk With Germany Fails to Break Colonial Impasse
Frop reports that a two hour discussion with Lord Halifax left British German talks at an impasse. Germany pressed for unconditional recognition of its colonial claims but appeared not to demand immediate colonies, signaling future pressure while Hitler shifts aim.
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Frop
Lord Halifax
British Empire
Germany
S Agamunt
Britain
Howver
Hitler
Man Killed in Sydney Fish Shop Fight
Sydney police report Iomas Robinson aged 58 died in a city fish shop after an alleged fight. Officers said there was a disturbance prior to the fatal incident.
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Sydney
Iomas Robinson
No one hurt in Sydney gun battle with fugitive
In North Cronulla Sydney an intruder and police exchanged several shots during a chase. None hit the intruder, who escaped. Police set a cordon around the area. Residents reported a suspicious man at a house. the man fled after being challenged and returned fire before vanishing into scrub.
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Sydney
North Cronulla
Morals of Youth in Court Ruling on Juvenile Work Hours
Judge Beeby in the Arbitration Court refused Amalgamated Textiles Limited permission for two shifts, ruling safeguards for youths under 18 are required. The award provision restricting work before 7 am and after 7 pm, with exceptions, is meant to protect juvenile morals and health.
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Melbourne
Amalgamated Textiles Limited
Ram
W Pat
Beeby
Factory Belt Accident Claims Teen Worker Victim
A 17 year old named Mich Flannery was killed at Mace Robertson's chocolate factory in Fitzroy after his hand became entangled in a conveyor belt while lifting chocolate boxes. The motor was stopped as his head was pressed against iron bars, with belief that his peck was broken.
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Melbourne
Mace Robertson
Fitzroy
Mich Flannery
Flannery
Trig
Whyalla Block Auction Sells All 135 Lots Fast
At Whyalla 135 township blocks were auctioned and all sold within three hours. Demand rose after Broken Hill Proprietary Co plans a 1,000,000 blast furnace. Prices ranged from £25 to £100, averaging about £60, with BHP buying six blocks including the highest bid on a railway frontage site. About 200 to 250 people attended.
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Whyalla
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
BHP
Government land sale bids from Adelaide area sites
A report on land parcels from Adelaide Port Augusta and nearby towns offered in a government sale. Some blocks went to business men others to locals seeking residential use. Bids were spirited though some details and dates remain uncertain.
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Adelaide
Port Augusta
Scan Aetween
Tastiamnet
Gladstone Floods Stir Debut Defence Display
Premier Mr Butler heard deputation in Gladstone about flood relief and defence drills. An aerial display, Australia’s largest yet, was planned for April 9 at Flemington Racecourse to show watercourses, birdsits, and bombing raid preparations. Bridge obstruction risks were noted and a public briefing promised.
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Gladstone
A Butlee
Melbourne
Butler
Australia
Flemington
Neaven
Sydney
Wife testifies in Austin blackmail case amid defense claim
In Criminal Court today the wife of William Joseph Arnold Austin denied plans to turn out her husband over the blackmail allegation. She said she valued him too highly to be annoyed and defended his actions as justified amid the prosecution's case for more evidence.
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Adelaide
William Joseph Arnold Austin
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