Riot at Red Cliffs Leaves Dozens Injured in Victoria
In Victoria the worst riot since the police strike saw 500 itinerant fruit pickers overwhelm Red Cliffs near Mildura on a Saturday night. Police were held at bay for two hours as Mildura officers firemen and citizens aided. A fruit picker blamed work shortages and police bully tactics for sparking the clash. Red Cliffs watchhouse men faced charges and warrants were issued for many others.
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Melbourne
Mildura
AL Red Cliffs
Federal Cabinet Deadlock Over National Insurance Policy
Canberra reports the Australian Federal Cabinet remains deadlocked over the national insurance scheme. After three days of talks, no acceptable formula has emerged for either Prime Minister Menzies or Sir Earle Page, the UAP antagonists. A final decision was planned for the following day.
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Canberra
Menzies
Earle Page
United Australia Party
New Wheat to Japan Seen from Australia Trade
Reported yesterday a shipment of 3,300 tons of New South Wales wheat direct to Takubar for Japan. Liverpool prices steadier on weekend cover, Australian cargoes and Argentine deliveries poised to press markets. Adelaide trading dull with farmers prices unchanged, India wheat acreage estimated higher than last year.
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Adelaide
New South Wales
Takubar
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Rex
G. G. Nicholls
Sens
United States
London metal quotations drift with mixed moves
Lead and copper prices ease in London on Sunday as standard spot copper falls to 242 TG and three month copper down 4/. tin and zinc show small declines or steadies while silver and gold hold near unchanged levels with minor advances in cash and forward markets.
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Adelaide
London
Stray Man Found Hanged Near Inverell
A young man was found dead by hanging from a tree at Sunny Bank near Inverell after being picked up near Deepwater New South Wales. He was last seen in Brisbane where he died after asking about food. Police across states seek identity and assist in the case.
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Brisbane
Sunnybank
F. O.lythe
Lime Plain
Inverell
Blythe
Ian
Deepwater
N.S.W
Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Synnex
Chased into Port Adelaide churchyard ends pursuit
Police on foot and bicycle chased a thief after two shop break-ins in Port Adelaide last night. The suspect ran toward and into the Port Adelaide Congregational Churchyard, where Constable Ridley overpowered him. He was taken to Port Adelaide Police Station as officers continued the cordon and searches.
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Mirlaide
Port Adelaide
Por Adelaide Co-operative
Cash S Carty
Son
Cass & Carry
Butler Street
Ian Jane
Commercist
Lipson Street
San
Ridley
Stander
A. J. ‘Mitchell
Lipsop
Pope Pius XII Crowned Amid Vast Vatican Ceremony
In Vatican City Pope Pius XII was crowned in a solemn State service attended by about 160,000 people. As the triple crown was placed, cheers rose to drown out the choir while armed troops maintained order amid dense crowds.
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Pope Pius XII
Vatican City
Innet
Rosie
Hall
Whealli
St Eife
Muriel Menderdon
Trystal Qawut
Harry Hynson Uguibeston
Hackwarkeey
Parker
Atty
Sii Lone
Stein
Alan
Williams
Connell
Representation at Conventions Attitude of Labor at Angri
The report describes a mayoral delegate appointment at a city committee meeting in Pirie. It notes the Australian Labor Party convention plans in Adelaide, with motions to elect or appoint delegates, form a unified representation committee, and set timelines for upcoming events and adjournment.
Weekend Rainfall Marks Pirie With 13 Points
Rain fell over Pirie late Saturday night and into yesterday morning after a day of threats. The weather surprised theatre nations with the unwelcome shower as residents noted the damp spell over the weekend.
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Pirie
Exponent Wins Long Pirie Swim Breaststroke
M Forgan of Crystal Brook won the sixteenth annual long swim at Pirie in a breaststroke dash. J Terrett of Crystal Pool recorded the fastest overall time, finishing in 26 minutes 21 seconds. About 4,000 spectators watched as Forgan, with a 15 minute handicap, led most of the race and finished strongly despite the last 400 yards.
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M. Forgan
Crystal Brook
BLAS
Pire
Forgan
Commonwealth
J. Terrett
Crystal Pool
Wurst
Exyr
Tao
Uwe
Yerawit Tat
Pirte
Festeral
Nish
Wade Forgan
Punt
Solomontown
Solomontown Foren
Vikmin
Tim
Lottery Winner Found Dead After Bet In Sydney
The Friday lottery winner was found dead in a train at Mortdale at 5 pm. The deceased, Nestor Hawking, 146, of Bexley, a meatworker at the State Abattoirs Hemebush, had long heart troubles and had recently left Liverpool Hospital after treatment.
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Sydney
St Mortdale
Nestor Hawking 146
Bexley
Hemebush
Liverpool Hospital
Farmer Found Shot Near Wallaroo
A farmer named Mubertsom Snodgrmsa, of Buint Miley near Wallaroo, was found dead on his property. Investigators report his wife heard two shots and a firearm lay near the body with two cartridges beside it. Police described the scene and are examining possible motives and circumstances.
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Wallanou
Ouren
Buint Miley
Wallaroo
Falund
Gore Sholeun
Personal notices from Pirie Hospital and local town business
A collection of brief items reports hospital admissions and discharges at Pirie Hospital including Mrs D P Tamblyn and Mr Chas Hansen. It notes visitors and travels of N B Tindale and J B Birdsell, Greek trader D H Constantinou visiting Pirie, Miss Beryl Jones visiting Pine, and W Gee's travel plans. Also mentions O C Klingbiel injury at the smelters, G E Jacobs admission after a wood-cutting accident, medical ward transfers, and personnel moves in local councils and engineering staff including J J Punch appointment.
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D. H. Constantinou
United States Army
Pirie
Beryl Jones
Peeks Limited
W. Gee
Austral
Sodom
Ndcase
O. C. Klingbiel
Brst
G. E. Jacobs
Wandearsh
Pirie Hospital
Tema
Achar
Four Peterborough hotels robbed in weekend break-ins
Thieves forced entry to all four Peterborough hotels via barroom windows and removed cash registers, totaling more than £30. Some registers were left abandoned, with money missing. Investigations targeted Main Street premises and railway yards, with one register found near the South Australian Farmers' Union wheat shed and others at Federal and Peterborough hotels. Police continue inquiries.
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Prom
Peterborough
Sunder
Jackson
Main Street
Port Germein
Smith
A. J. Litster
Railway Hotel
Powell
Eennee
Federal
J. P. Keane
Beavieat Iaser
Junellog
Peterborouals
Mos
Casey
Meenaee
Maks Street
Wex
Baby Girl Killed In Sydney Crash Near Melbourne
A car travelling to Melbourne crashed into a tree near Marylae killing a baby girl. The mother Edith Grieves died, the baby brother and grandfather were severely injured, the father Norman Gretes escaped. Dr A V Benson aided victims until ambulance transfer to Goulburn Hospital. Mrs Grieves remained in serious condition.
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Sydney
Sir
Melbourne
Marylae
Norman Gretes
Mosman
A. V. Benson
Adelaide
Goulburn
Goulburn Hospital
Grieves
Banking staff reshuffle at Clare and Gladstone branches
Mr G abour of the national Bank Clare is promoted to Gawler. P Sord of Gladstone will assume Mr s Clare post. Mr Geoffrey Barnet, son of Mr and Mrs Barnet of Gawler, will fill Mr Barnet’s former position at Gladstone.
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G Abour
Clare
Gawler
P Sord
Gladstone
Geoffrey Barnet
Barnet
Gulf trip contingent arrives for Pirie visit
A large group of holiday makers led by Mr. McGrant and others will reach Pirie early tomorrow morning. The list includes numerous named travelers and associates, with Mr Rand Miles and Mr Chapelbaw set to join the Moola at Pine this afternoon to complete the round trip.
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Pirie
Haliday
Messrs
Mc Grant
Saalth
M, Howard
Wkttowen
LM. OE
Hosithe
Bo Ntualt
J, Mariea
Benjieton
He. Hablason
White
E . A Herbert
Th. Subasm
Wavingdh
E Singer
L. Nt Atkins
Tawkims
Z. Broyle
J Tary
AE Beam
PL Hoare
W. George
A Thins
J. Grose
He i
Y. Nagdon
Dyer
Miesdlamon
Rant
Fame
Ti White
J. Kellow
A. Stephens
A EastWood
Mok. Mawen
J. Watsom
D. Teavell
N. Robinson
D. Sampson
M. Warren
V. B. McEwing
X. Hunter
G. McGilick
M. Priest
A. Priest
RL Hose
E. M. Silke
Z. Melville
U. B. Nolet
M. Jesanko
S. Matthews
S. 4Oiltuiwisia
Railways Fee Income Reveals Decline for Period
Railway authorities report income of 65 804 pounds for the corresponding period, marking a drop from the prior period. The brief notes a decrease in revenue, with no further details on causes or comparative figures provided.
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Hkeae
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National Insurance Federal Cabinet
Japan
London Metal Market
Woma
Auatratin Labor Party
Threadecld
Adwlalee
Hie
Uke Parky
Hwelda Adela
Wan
Pine du
Sharpe
Pimlott's
Genoa
W. J. Pimlott Ltd
House of Good Picture Showroom
Pike Sum
Y-Elie Street
Long Pirie
Raikcar
IM. Forgan
Clear
Clare Field
Crystal
Abte
la Bet
Amaong
Mise
M. Walters
Siosteow Tililas
We Sjostrom
BAS
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Whyalla
Ring
Miss McMendorain
Crystal Paul
Alvin
Fiera of Tacos
Avertine
Mme
Firet
Alwyn
Veinterson
Einstat
Ro ME Wilson
Ofter
Spurbicer Ilecuure
Sbround
Terrett
J.D Wisan
Amin
Coatvins
Jivark
Atu
Cy Howlin
Ube Wiotenk
Ait Nore
Endels Ag
Jassie Portwra
Twellieer
Willams
Ter Fett
Baltic Wharf
Tweiftres
Marsland
Warhuret
Wall Cima
Tavulftvens
Marland
Tate
Vanda
Wahetrat
Jw Sds
Mundutness
Mies
Lo Jargenhen
E. Atkins
WY Campbell
L. Quinn
Igin
Harold Clive Maher
Spalding
Shoot & Am
Maher Wan
Clare Hospital
Maher
Point Riley
Andrewarthitein Pirie Hospital
D. P. Tamblyn
Cattell Street
Solumwntown
Chas Hansen
N. B. Tindale
J. B. Bird~ Sell
University of Adelaide
Western Australia
A. E. Vogt
W. Curry
Central Methodist Mission and
Solomon
J.J. Punch
Kalgoorlie Municipal
Institute of Engineers of Australis
Punch
North-West
Public Works Department
Marvey and Wagerup
Ince
Egon
Couch
Moanu
Rulua” Hospital
Nocth ‘Agelaide
Ma EO Arenson
Lente
Margaret Grieves
Edith Grieves
Alexander Grieves
John A. O'Dea
Australia
Moonta
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