Pirie Gardener Wins No Pay Yet Council Lets Claim Stand
Port Pirie Council handles the wage claim of town gardener Mr Sandery for 16 pounds 18 shillings and 11 pence for 1928 to 1930 by agreeing to defer payment as he stated he would not accept until the legal right was admitted. The decision drew criticism as an apparent concession to an employee and sparked questions about overtime arrangements and municipal procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
Lillie
Garreth
Deanes
Oval
Gardever
Lamiery
Sme. Sondery
Council
Saniers
Sandery
Gardsner
Jones
Jeane
Hove
Pati
Fr. James
Sambery
Snnell
Cr. Veanes
Mugarwener
Jis
Conneil
U. the Oval
Sindery
Get-Together of Pirie Y C Youths Draws 70 Attendees
Despite heat, seventy unemployed youths and girls attended Pirie Youth Occupational Committee’s weekly get-together at Town Hall. Community singing featured novelty numbers with Mr E Layton King at the piano. The event offered theatre tickets for best essay on the visit and announced upcoming demonstrations of musical instruments and new classes including handwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Youth Occupational Committee
Berrider
Threatgold Imayor
Rhairmian
E Layton King
Ozone Theatre
G.H. Waterman
H. A. de la Rue
P. Munn
Goode declines comment on mayor's criticism of judge Nesbit
Assessment judge R Goode declines to comment when approached about the mayor's criticism of the Nesbit SM judge in the assessment appeal of H A and W Goode. The council will confer with several appellants tonight regarding assessments yet to be dealt with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A .L. Goode
H. Nesbit
H. A and
W. Goode
No Change in Aerodrome Landing Charges
Pirie Council will not alter landing fees at the aerodrome after a Commercial Aviation Company protest. A letter from Captain W Miller urged a review of charges, noting Pirie was the sole Commonwealth town imposing such fees on the Adelaide Burr’s Peninsula route. Other towns in the area charged nothing. The motion to refer the matter to the Senate committee was defeated.
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Pirie
Mlm
Middleton
Wo. Miller
Commercial Aviation
Eharme
Coffey
Sinaner
Berridge
Local council meets amid royal exchange hotel notes
The Pirie Town Council session heard Ald Davis push an amendment for a reply on the Jeharzes matter, while Dr Jeanes urged air service pay for privileged access. Arrival of several visitors at the Royal Exchange Hotel was noted, including Mr J Herring and Mr J Morgan. The death of Mrs Ellen Osborne at 82 was announced with funeral details.
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Ald
Davis Maves
Colin Veil
Jeanes
Hay
Auneit
Morgan
Pirie
Royal Exchange Hotel
J. Bonish
Avelaide
Y Rosul Petiange
Mh Cles
Part Pirie Town Council
Pavlich
Fitzgerald
Davis
Coffey
Cockburn
Dey
Berridge
Reid
Atwell
Threadgold
Watts
Lacey
Threadeoid
Broken Hil
Ellen Osborne
Osborne
Hollhorn
England
New Zealand
Barrier
A. T
A. Osborne
Capt. Dryke
Messrs
G. Edward
W. O'Brien
R. 7. Collicott
A. Bertram
R. Knott
W. Cornish
Arbitration Court Sparks Chief Judge Dethridge Indignant
Chief Judge Dethridge expressed indignation at Melbourne Arbitration Court as Mr. Crofts for the unions suggested the court may have pre judged wage restoration. The hearing adjourned to tomorrow with further deliberation expected on wage and rent basics and slum issues.
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Melbourne
Dethridge
Arbitration Court
C. Crofte
Beeby
Crofts
Mr. Crofts
Crotis
Jule Reeby
Lethridge
Grofts
Victoria
Sydney
Spanish General Strike Brings Widespread Tension
Madrid reports isolated incidents across the country as authorities say the strike is under control. Reports speak of brutal repression against Austrian Socialists and acts of terror described in chilling terms.
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Madrid
Four Years Gaol For Solicitor In Fraud Case
Adelaide solicitor Joan McGee aged 44 was sentenced to four years on two fraud charges totaling 3525 pounds. Before Justice Richards she admitted converting funds for her own use, including 425 pounds from Edith Louisa Davis and 23,100 pounds from Mary Gertrude Wheeler, over 1928 to 1933. McGee, appearing pale, offered no defense before sentencing.
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Adelaide
Joan McGee
King William Street
Justice Richards
Criminal
McGhe
Edith Louisa Davis
Mary Gertrude Wheeler
Pension Frauds Condemned and Expenditure Criticized
Melbourne report by Federal Auditor-General C. J. Cerutty condemns pension frauds and costly broadcasting expenses. He cites over payments in old age and invalid pensions totaling more than 220000 in 1922 21 and a potential saving of millions by curbing frauds. He notes £4800000 spent on shale oil project with little result and argues the method cannot compete with oil wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australian Broadcasting Commission
C. J. Cerutty
Federal Auditor-General
Ravine
Gerutty Heomiot
Tnt M
Mewnes
Lost crew in fog bound torpedo boat Tomosuru
In heavy seas off Sasebo a torpedo boat Tomosuru capsized while being towed. A crew of 106 men is now reported lost after initial salvage efforts. Survivors had been found earlier but are now accounted for as casualties.
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Torio
Tomosuru
Sasebo
Death of Mr Gerald Quigley in Pirie Magonal
Gerald Quigley died in Pirie Magonal in the early hours after heart trouble. He was 35, had been hospitalized last week, and sank after intense heat. A popular figure in Pirie sporting and industrial circles, he leaves a widow and infant daughter. Funeral planned for 1 o'clock today at Asi alemden, 12 Vern street.
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Gerald
Aerry) Quigley
Pirie Magonal
Quigley
Hiefe
Pirle
Wolf
Prthand
Pitcher
Ellen
Vern Street
Allomtaie
Temperature readings from yesterday high and low
Yesterday's maximum reached 109.1 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 77.4 degrees at 8 30 a.m. The figures indicate a hot day with a notable temperature spread.
Jury Cleanses Claim Over Alleged Political Group Ties
A Sydney jury returned a verdict for the defendant in a £2,000 claim by Harold Haymong McCauley secretary to 4. T. Lange. McCauley sued Saw Newspapers for calling him a member of "the image group" alleging it implied he belonged to a group improperly and unconstitutionally controlling a political organisation.
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Sydney
Harold Haymong McCauley
T. Lange
Image Group
Hig
Two Bodies At Marino Rocks Believed Murder Suicide
Bodies of Phillis May Twomey and Clarence Brinkley found at Marino Rocks near Adelaide after a gunshot incident. Woman shot in breast man in head, Rexolver revolver nearby. Witness Pree found them about 12 85 pm, suggesting tragedy occurred last night. Detectives assisted by Constables Andrews and Shipway, coroner notified.
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Adelaide
Marino Rocks
Rexolver
Pree
Bernesd
Briehtan
Adrews
Glenelglaoreue
A. S. Blackburn
Sergt. Simmons
Blackburg
Phillis May Twomey
Clarence Brinkley
Weaver Avenue
Richmond
Brinkley
Melbourne Express
Heat Wave Grips Pirie With 109.1 Degrees Mark
The town endured extreme heat with 109.1 recorded in the afternoon as a new peak, continuing a string of high temperatures this week. Nights remained hot, stores thrived on cold drinks and ice, while beachgoers sought relief at local seaside spots after midnight. Forecasters expect southerly winds and generally fine conditions with few showers.
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Obarly
Pirie
Unie
Jebor
Ilimontown Beach
Weeroona
Pat
Reaiks
Exeter
Pine Forest in Danger at Second Valley
Adelaide Tuesday report details a fire threatening a pine forest at Second Valley. Twenty five acres planted in 1916 burned as about 150 men battled flames near a sawmill camp of Walter and Morris. Tents were ripped down and moved to safety while flames reached the mill edge before being beaten back. Fire reportedly traveled over 42 miles since Saturday night.
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Adelaide
Second Valley
Walter
Morris
Port Pirie Council Meeting Reflects on Several Deaths
Council member Mr W A Threadgold expressed sympathy at Port Pirie Council for the deaths of Messrs. E Burgess W N Bers C McDonald and Pearce, noting the loss to the community and extending condolences.
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W. A. Threadgold
Port Pirie
Messrs. E. Burgess
W. N. Bers
C. McDonald
Pearce
Like WWwn orchestra in which we all may play
A compact note hints at harmony and cooperation, comparing a shared effort to an orchestra. It suggests balance and inclusivity, noting that success comes with fewer loud disruptions and more cooperative participation. The piece uses a playful tone to encourage teamwork.
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Orchestra
Sail
Melbourne Seeks Relief Amid Heat and Fires
Melbourne endures a searing heat wave with temperatures near record highs. A weather disturbance brings 63 points of rain in Eucla while fires threaten Upwey, destroying two homes and endangering fifty others as volunteers assist from the city.
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Melbourne
Gaunt's
Eucla
Upwey
Worst Heat Wave Grips Adelaide in March Record
Adelaide endures a historic heat wave with temperatures reaching extreme levels, marking the hottest March in 78 years of records. Forecasters expect only a slow cool change as a strong high pressure system and shifting weather patterns influence the region. Tomorrow could bring another hot day before relief arrives, though timing remains uncertain.
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Adelaide
Adeinias
Nore
Bromley
Mataster
Lowlay
Hiett
Atalionary Adelaide
Bank Robbery in Atchison Kansas Details
Four armed men robbed a Kansas bank of 21000 dollars at gunpoint in Atchison. They wounded a local police officer and kidnapped nine clerks, who were later released during their escape.
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Atchison
Kansas
Todig
Bradman Arrives in Adelaide to Start South Australian Life
Don Bradman landed in Adelaide ahead of schedule and stayed with Mr J W Hodgetts at Kensington Park. He and Mrs Bradman expressed happiness at residing in Adelaide and Bradman spoke of pursuing a non cricket career, saying he has played and talked cricket for years and hopes this move marks a new path.
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Adelaide
Don Bradman
Bradman
Express
Mount Lofty
J. W. Hodgetts
Kensington Park
Anbedr
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Pirie Gardener
MR. Sandery
Pirie Y.C
Firet Ald Oleen
R. Goode
Pirie Council
Fenton
J. Herring
Port Augusty
F. A Dorrington
Imperial War Graves Commission
Crofly
Noble
Judge Dethridge
Gerald Quigley
Puig
Ucnik
Mercury
Mr. and
Mrs. Bradman
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