Commodore Hyde to lead fleet of Royal Australian Navy
London reports Commodore G F Hyde will assume command of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet as senior officer with the rank of Commodore of the First Class on April 30, replacing the present Commodore whose term expires. Hyde began at sea as an apprentice and rose through the Royal Naval Reserve earning multiple awards for naval essays.
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London
Royal Australian Navy
W. V. Brieteenini
Mie
House of Commons
G. F. Hyde
Royal Naval Reserve
Hydo
Charles Hersford
Peter
Gumnell
Mio Yuund
Ideal Scheme Promises Thousand Homes in New Zealand
In Parliament in Wellington the South Australian plan for housing is discussed. The proposed scheme envisions rapid construction of homes, with rents estimated at about 2 pounds weekly in similar prices elsewhere. Mrs Holland accompanies Mr Holbon in a visit to the colonists as Auckland moves toward government action. The housing shortage in New Zealand is reported as at least 20 000 homes.
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Adelane
Willy Tv
Wellington
Willunga Tragedy Details From Adelaide Court
A Friday hearing in Adelaide opened with testimony on a Willunga tragedy. Investigators, including Detective Steangway and Cupp, examined the scene at the Willunga police station yard, noting an empty bottle and shell fragments near a tent. The funeral for the victim occurred in the afternoon as inquiries continued into the events surrounding the death.
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Adelaide
Pei. Gulley
Hesday
Maree
Pee
Alboet
Ernest Maiti
Ana
Johnigiy Fe
Yosteribis Amd
Steangway
Willunga
Fragmented Historical Market Notes With Mixed Trades
The text shows a blurred ledger of buys and sells across multiple entities including firms and brokers. Listings mention buyers and sellers with dates and identifiers, couched in a historical trading context. Names, numbers, and fractions appear amid a scattered schedule of brokerage actions and corporate references.
Federal Parliament Weekly Adjournment in Melbourne
The House of Representatives discussed postal assistants promotions and migration signings with New South Wales. Tariff Board peanuts report awaited. Dubbo and Port Pirie post offices to receive improvements. The Senate noted delays and potential tariff questions amid ongoing budgetary talks and manufacturing concerns.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Bruce
Chariton
Coleman
New South Wales
Bruce Tod Me
Gulleck
Velin Ouel
Yates
Utah
Pratten
de Loase
Givson
Abbot
Dubbo
Port Pirie Gost
Gorser
Tariff Board
Maki
Ballarat
Henig
Welubon Jast Mizints Manet Aly Tune Fu Huity UWeee
Ethelton fatality reported with confusion over witness accounts and trackside events. An eerie scene emerged as authorities and observers described a tense confrontation near the entrances while a man linked to the incident remained seated with fear, prompting a police response and official investigation.
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Welawul
Fides
Setio Init Stulimmiastor
Welbon
Valine
Mary Steer
Weyties
Wight
Pirie Golf Club Sees Annual Meeting Notes
The Port Pirie Golf Club held its annual institute supper meeting with limited attendance. The financials show a balance of £28 8s 4d and total expenditure of £282 16s, covering clubhouse upkeep and prizes. Professional services by Mr Robertson are planned, with plans for future resident tuition and club events. Nine. 82 competitors entered the Northwestern Championship, and club championships awarded to Smurdon and others. Rules and membership regulations were updated to include more women and associate members.
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Port Virie
Uid
Mobertson
Marlin
Hunestown
Mb At
Sminedon
Phi
Willis
Smurdon Ani
Nowhull
Greenlees
Miss Symonds
Chanpionshit
Ngsinal Port Broushtes
Ud Hegors
Port Broughtyn
Pirie
Lanasford
Adaaiy Suveessfyil
Campionstiys
Une
Mweabers
Mem
As Psedale Saeibers
Inumbersiy Fink Wie
Mieiivers Ure
Amusements at Austral Theatre with jewel theft chase
A lively stage revue at the Austral Theatre features a bumbling thief and a jewel heist plot. Characters pursue the culprits across a delirious adventure, ending with a return of the gems amid comic escapes and a dramatic police chase through city streets.
The Wonder Show at Institute Hall
A fragmented page mentions The Wonder Show at Institute Hall with pant divers and performers. It lists names and invented terms, hinting at a bustling entertainment program and a supporting cast, though many phrases are garbled.
Alhambra Theatre Presents Two Plays and a Fallible Clerk
Review notes a showing at the Alhambra Theatre featuring Harbiery tee Mae and a pairing with a Cockney tale about marriage. It highlights two interlinked stories by John Galsworthy and Garin De Maree. The lowly publishing house clerk character faces discharge for stealing books to care for his sick wife. The combined drama builds suspense toward a dramatic climax as the stories merge.
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Garin de Maree
Harles
Emelbork
Bickelt
Hemew
Miekiet
Put
Michael
Teeta Tiesert
Sand
Willy Fleur
Germany waits in tense admittance vote amid European talks
In London discussions on German admission, smaller powers face pressure as Germany persists for enlargement terms. Spain signals possible withdrawal if Germany’s claim stalls. Key diplomats including Austen Chamberlain, Briand, and the Home Nations observers seek a settlement before Monday. delays persist across delegations.
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Australian Preesy Association
London
Rye
Germany
Tal Ewaden
Spain
Fiermany
Mello-Franco
Luther
Tig de Janiens
Polat
Connell
Anion M. Kland
Austen Ahainberksin
Hein
Austen Chamberlain
Briander
Avoiding Disaster at League Talks with Europe
Reports describe tense discussions as British and European delegates weigh shifts on collective security. Mr Chamberlain urged restraint to avoid a disaster for the League and for Europe while observers fear rising danger from unresolved tensions.
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Denture
GENEL
Reese
Chamberlain
Japanese Diet Turmoil Sparks Heated Night Session
In a dramatic Diet session the government and Seiyaki party clashed over policy as slogans and accusations flew. Supporters and opponents exchanged sharp words and raised voices, while security restrained the uproar and a tense mood settled over the chamber.
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Heiter Wisierielas
Seiyaki Party
Ghastly Parcel Involving Anatraki and Beehive Murder
Fragmentary OCR reads a ghastly parcel story involving Anatraki and Bees Aste Land A, a woman's figure severed, a parcel in a train wreck near Guildford, linked to a horde. Uncertain names and places but core event cites a violent parcel crime and railway incident with deaths or injuries.
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Anatraki
Barrier Mines Water Supply Ceases
Broken Hill reports water supply to Barrier Mines will stop today except for essential services half time work will cease. Mine managers’ association president has no official statement yet. Water manager Mr Trigge devised the stoppage and advised stopping half time work.
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Broken Hill
Frrl
W. Trigge
C. Emory
Mine Managers’ Association
Triggs
Smelters Face Labor Cuts Linked to Broken Hill Strife
Mr H St John Somerset, superintendent, said the Smelters would continue temporarily despite tighter labor at Broken Hill and water shortages. He noted a few employees were retained this week, while about 43 more would be laid off today as water conveyance from the Darling proceeds.
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Broken Hill
H. St. John Somerset
Darling
Somerset
44 Hour Week Case Heard In Melbourne High Court
In Melbourne the High Court heard arguments on the validity of the New South Wales 44-Hour Week Act. Mr John Flinnars KC argued the state could use a Federal Arbitration Award as a stepping stone and claim rights for its own citizens despite a settled dispute. The hearing adjourned to Monday.
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Melbourne
Igh Court
On Flinars
Coastal strike sparks dispute over union activity
A Sydney report notes apparent strike by coastal workers with assertions of a strike breaking group by employers, while owners deny the claim and point to voluntary participation amid tensions and alleged coordination.
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Sydney
Ftog
Roastal
Liu
Railway Thefts Lead to Several Arrests in Sydney
Detectives in Sydney investigate a string of railway thefts spanning months. Arrests made in connection with pilfered consignments totaling around £10, with goods stolen from railway sheds across the area. Evidence points to systematic looting and a link to city shipments.
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Sydney
Hay
WMC
De Valera Resigns from Sinn Fein Presidency
Dublin reporting that Eamon de Valera resigns the presidency of the Sinn Fein amid a plan for republican deputies to join the Ulster Parliament if oaths of allegiance to the King are dropped. The Australian Press Association notes the resignation follows opposition to the proposal.
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Reuter
Dublin
Thirytay
Sinn Fein
Australian Press Association
London
de Valera
Gomel
Epublica
Frey
Ulster
Te King
Cat Skiwlon
Clever Fiddling Act At Van Ye Junie Theatre
Jonie Pastor reports Aithie Mashrat presents a short vaudeville season on climara's circuit. The act is praised as exceptionally clever with divine timing and polished stagecraft. Mashrat recently finished a season at West's An adhlision and aims to continue touring amid strong audience reception.
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Theatre Mest van
GuiWersal
Sporting
Fire Toll in Sydney. Fines and insurance claims rise
Report notes a surge in costs from a late year fire toll in Sydney with insurance claims reaching £326,000. Authorities cite ongoing concerns and reference historical incidents dating back to 1916 linked to incendiaries.
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Hanon
Sydney Aetna Boritea
Lw.w
Cycling road race results from Heoughton Youd course
Fragmented race notes list riders and times, naming Pirle ty eting Gla, Abs Maw Len, Tamms, Stuytyins, Mebaushlity, Jhauks WRU, Tortids, L. Dempsey, Milnes, Wallis, Merling, Brwiths. No clear event outcome or final standings readable.
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A. Wow
U. J. Tortids
L. Dempsey
HK. Milnes
Wallis
Playground Concert Attracts Town Patrons Tonight
A lively Playground concert is announced with a diverse lineup. Performers include Rand, Arnett, Wy tent, Madigan Bros, Wisseistort, A Moyle, Groom, Whitehead, and others. The program promises popular entertainment and a domestic patronage for an indefinite period.
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Warley
Wight
Messrs Rand
Arnett
Madigan Bros
Wisseistort
Fight With a Burglar in Windwick Home
SYDNEY Friday Robert Hach of Barker Street Windwick woke to a burglar in his room at two this morning. The intruder bit him and fled through a window. Hart recovered and pursued, seizing the intruder as he escaped by the garden.
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Sydney
Robert Hach
Barker Street
Windwick
Ny Sandig
Hart
Country Party Congress Aims for Unified State Support
Primy Weald Austrian Congress of the Gourley party seeks merger with King Wall, Weld in Maret h, to form a Volle Gattey Party on a common basis across all states. The move targets broader unity and coordinated action within the party across regions.
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Melhuluse
Gourley Party
Wall
Mareth
New Border Railway Plans Fold as Delays Continue
Fragmentary notes indicate discussions around a new border railway line at Frome Moan Te Balranaly with references to Balran and plans resuming in May. The text is garbled but suggests government or regional actions on land occupation and project timing.
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Slisey
Basketball lineup at YAMA courts in Yoavalvek morning
In a morning session at the YAMA courts in Yoavalvek the lineup features Gurlewn-tt, Lawry 1, McQusen, Dewey Ht, Oysenton, Binkerick, Js Kennedy, Le Leveriqssan and others as part of the event.
Melbourne Nationalists Claim Monier Seat Victory
Eden Monaro contest described with chaotic OCR, listing numerous names such as J Vivtry A Sawyer T Lin and G Grenfell. It notes a Nationalist victory in the Mouse of te Gladiators with 6844 votes and mentions several referenced figures like J Lawry and J Hempson.
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N. Mitchell
Melbourne
Vriday
Inett
A. Sawyer
Woolman
T. Linfuss
He Liker
G. Grenfell
A. Cluyton
vru-Moniere
J. Lawry
J. Wivian
L. Twiddy
J. Hempsonm
Ki, Coffey
R. Wellington
Visturian government to accept federal 200000 road grant offer
The Visturian Government is set to approve the Federal Government’s revised 200000 road grant proposal. Officials indicated the adjusted terms meet current infrastructure needs, paving the way for highway improvements nationwide.
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Melbuline
Bridg
Visturian Governnelint
New Zealand High Commission promotes Empire shopping week
The New Zealand High Commissioner's office is fully utilizing Empire shopping week. Lectures have been given over a large radius around London and New Zealand shipments are in heavy demand.
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Reuter
London
New Zealand
Drought relief measures hinge on freight concessions
The report from Adelaide cites Mr J Gupu stating that after Mr T Butterfeta’s north visit, the Government will grant rail freight concessions for fodder and stock movement. Similar terms apply to fodder transport to affected areas where feed was lost in recent droughts. The Commonwealth-Government seeks alignment with State action on the Oodna dutta line.
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Adelaide
J Gupu
T. Butterfeta
Commonwealth
Oodnadutta
Fire destroys Port Road shop and motor garage
On Port Road in Adelaide, a blaze at Thebarton Fire Brigade site reached four shops including Hillary Leslie Stewart. The shop and its contents were totally destroyed while an adjacent motor garage survived. Fireman Nages-Tetéived suffered a severe electric shock and was unconscious for over half an hour.
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Adelaide
Thebarton
Brisade
Port Road
Hillary Leslie Stewart
Mhsuran
Nages
Pirie Playground Committee selects J Dey as secretary
At a Pirie Children’s Playground Committee meeting Mr J Dey was named secretary for the coming year. The retiring secretary reported a bank balance of £102 3s 6d with £10 in hand. The group plans aquarium stock, security at concerts, and possible lighting improvements.
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Pirie Chidren
J. Dey
Dey
Come Twillee
Fitzgerald
MB Dy Allsop
Credit Balahee
Barth
Roy Pillar
Gummow
Reid
Ney
J. Allsop
Gaim Mo
Gladstone Sports Event Details and Prizes
Gladstone set for Saturday April 10 with Nell event and £100 prize fund. Allies Handicap offers £50, Amiens 17 doubles and Gascon Gam cap for under 18 youths. Nominations close March 18 at Gladstone. Secretary Mr J Hemers Port Pirie invites entries and tender notices for rink booths.
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BSA
Gladstone
Amiens
J. Hemers
Port Piric
Eodl
Marchak
Aviator Palmer Hutchingon Killed In Arctic Flight
Reuters reports Fairbanks correspondent Mr Palmer Hutchingon, who accompanied Ian Wilkins on an Arctic flight, was killed Thursday when an airplane propeller struck him, ending the voyage.
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Reuter
Fairbanks
Thoreday
Palmer Hutchingon
Ews
Iain Wilkins
Arctic Ee
Theo
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Ladies Toilet Saloon
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Austral Theatre
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Iorder
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Wonder
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League of Nations Wrangle
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Weis Nunailiitinse Sunehirh
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Barrier Mines
Somersets
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Riley
Country Party Congress
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J. Mudetson
Esq
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NEW Zealand Enterprise
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Melbuleni
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Gladstone Sports
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