Southeast Australia Burns In Vast South East Fire
State wide bushfires rage across the lower South East, with 200 square miles burned and about 50 square miles of Government pine reserves lost. Homes destroyed as firefighters battled five days in severe conditions from Cape Ferricia to Millicent and surrounding districts. Local authorities report widespread devastation and cautions over penalties related to arson amid inquiries into possible incendiarism.
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Adelaide
Sreandt
Cape Ferricia Peninaubi
Wear
Mount Chamchier
Glencoe
Millicent
Tantanonia
Ned Fenlow
Logan acquitted of abduction charge in Mount Isa court
Brisbane, Wednesday. John William Logan was acquitted at Mount Isa Court today of a serious offence against a 14 year old girl. The magistrate said the evidence did not warrant Logan being committed for trial after police followed him and the girl more than 600 miles into central Australia.
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Brisbane
John William Logan
Mount Isa Court
Logan
Central Australi
Disturbing rumors spur police probes in Adelaide hills
Police in the Hills district investigate rumors of several deliberate fires. No new requests for detectives have reached the Criminal Investigation Branch. Visits by Del-Screst McMahon and Del. Herman to Currency Creek and Shiplme caused debate and concerns of potential prosecutions amid direct complaints from residents.
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Adelaide
United Police
Hills
Criminal Investigation Branch
Del-S¢rst
McMahon
Del
Herman
Currency Creek
Qwrsins
Xuspicions
Geyser of Liquid Fire at Mount Tselfat Oilfield
Casablanca reports a six year search ends at Mount Tselfat near Fort Lyautey with an oil strike. The geyser shot up 25 feet, severed high tension cables, ignited a vast flame, and experts estimate a 1.4 million barrel potential with efforts to cap and control the wild spill.
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Casablanca
Mount Tselfat
Fort Lyautey
Gift in Memory of Father Funds Liverpool Cathedral Tower
Special Cables reports Lord Vestey and Sir Edmund Vestey contributed 220000 to enable the erection of a central tower for Liverpool Cathedral. The article notes the family business origins in Liverpool and the father’s role as a businessman. The tower height is described as a future feature though figures are incomplete.
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London
Liverpool
Lord Vestey
Sir Edmund Vestey
Liverpool Cathedral
Prosperity wage minimum restored in Detroit
Henry Fort announced a restoration of the prosperity time five dollar per day minimum wage in Detroit. The measure would affect about 47,000 of the company's 400,000 employees.
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Detroit
Henry Fort
Wonderful Fight Saves Towns
Melbourne residents recount a night of wildfire near Wonthaggi Dimboola Beech Forest and Upwey aided by shifts in wind and brave volunteers. A hospital grounds fire and a rail line threatened communities as six bridges and a sawmill faced destruction, but decisive action blunted the blaze.
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Melbourne
Wonthaggi
Dunkeld
Beech Forest
Upwey
Assessment Appeals in Port Pirie Council Meet
Port Pirie Council held a conference on appeals against assessments. The mayor outlined offers to settle: Ellen Street south to Alexander Street cut 15 percent, Alexander to Norman 12.5 percent, with other hotel properties and shops targeted for a 12.5 percent reduction. Different properties urged up to 17.4 percent, but council retained 12.5 percent for the Harris Estate and Skewes shops as a proposed compromise.
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Port Pirie
S.J. Warren
Harris Estate
Ellen Street
J. A. O'Dea
J F. X. Robinson
H. Jackson
V. Walker
A. J. Martin
Din Hon
Skewes
L. Leahy
Royal Exchange Hotel
International Hotel
Threadgold
H. A. & W Goode
Duncil
Alexander Street
Norman Street
Warren
Royal Exchange
Harris’ Estate
J. F. X. Robinson
W. Walker
District Trained Nursing Society Collects at Smelters Today
The District Trained Nursing Society will hold its annual collection at Smelters today with a street collection planned for tomorrow to raise funds for nursing services.
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D.T.W
Port Pirie Golf Club elects new officers at AGM
At the Port Pirie Golf Club annual meeting in the Town Hall last night, G Dey was elected vice-president. The club reported a credit balance rising to £62 6s 3d from £24 17s 1d the previous year. J Firmain Jenkins and J J McCormack were absent, with C H Impett chairing. Club assets reached £491 6s 3d, and rules were updated to expand country membership eligibility and entrance fees for non-local players.
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Port Pirie Golf Club
Town Hall
Messrs
J. Firmain Jenkins
J. J McCormack
C. H. Impett
Cap
A’ Vo Boas Mats
J. G. Sweeney
W. Scott
Ah Ay
W. K. Mallyon
Mallyon
J. Bram Mer
Prine Pal
Dalys
Limpet
J. Dey
Castle
Tmpett
Wastell
A.V. Boas
J. Hopkins
H. H. George
H. A. Cant
Boas
Messie
Impett
Dey
Port Pirie
South Australia
Truck Hurled 60 Feet Injures Woman at Torrens Gorge
Annie Makins aged 46 of Cudlee Creek was badly injured when a motor truck loaded with apples ran out of control at a bend and was hurled 60 feet down Torrens Gorge. She suffered a torn scalp and concussion and lies in Adelaide Hospital in serious condition. Her husband Frederick Mackins was thrown clear and suffered abrasions and shock.
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Adelaide
Annie Makins
Cudlee Creek
Torrens Gorge
Frederick Mart Mackins
Danii
Makins
Buy
Lang Labor Unity Threatened In Adelaide Manifesto
A Lang Labor unity split claim surfaces in Adelaide as Ht Bardolph presents a statement signed by NSW ALP president Keller and others alleging officials abandon faith in unity. The piece condemns the federal ALP conference as futile and notes delegates favor a minority rule, with six officials cited as signing the document and backing an organizing campaign in the state.
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Adelaide
H. Bardolph
Keller
New South Wales
Australian Labor Party
Lang
oMriais
Npite Neotfations
Hale
Rly Lange Ibn Mower
Grong
Kastor Renee Ie Sydnee
Camopilan
Mie
Heat Wave Ends as Pirie Records Low Maximum
After eight scorching days, Pirie ends the spell with the lowest maximum temperature since March 1. A humid morning gave way to a brief thundershower in the afternoon, cooling the town briefly. Dust and heat lingered as residents, including children, faced the lingering effects of the hot spell on veranda gatherings and hospital wards.
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Pirie
Amazing rescue of seamen from torpedo boat Tomozuru
TOKIO report recalls the torpedo boat Tomozuru capsizing while towed to Sasebo. Of 106 aboard, 13 men were rescued alive after holes were found in the hull. two died in hospital and twenty five bodies have been recovered.
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Tokio
Tomozurn
Sasebo
Humidity Teases City With High Heat
In Adelaide the day saw hotter air with a top near 99.5 degrees and humidity close to a level that makes the air feel more oppressive. A late morning change brought milder conditions, but the overall heat left residents seeking shade and cooling.
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Adelaide
Wennessay
Melbourne Breathes Again After Heat Wave Ends
Melbourne reports a cool southerly breeze around 1 30 this afternoon ending the heat wave. In about 40 minutes the temperature fell almost one degree and a Weather Bureau record was briefly threatened but not reached.
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Melbounne
Weather Bureau
OLS
Eyes on German Crown
The Doom correspondent reports that export limits and currency shifts unsettle Wilhelm’s return to Germany. Discussions among Mohen zolleens hint at a former prince possibly becoming president, with steps toward restoring the Imperial crown amid political maneuvering.
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The
Ily Express
Prrsident
Wadenbire
Late Mr Quigley Lays In Port Pirie Cemetery
Last respects were paid to Gerald Quigley of Vera Street Ellendale who died at Port Pirie Hospital. A large procession followed the hearse to Port Pirie Cemetery where he was laid to rest in the Catholic section. Fr O Byrne conducted the ceremony with Pallbearers A Pelham D Pelham C Williams K Flett G Brakenridge and A L Wutke acting as bearers.
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Gerald Quigley
Vera Street
Ellendale
Port Pirie Hospital
Port Pirie
Fr O'Byrne
Messrs
A. Pelham
D. Pelham
C. Williams
K. Flett
G. Brakenridge
A. L. Wutke
Auditor General Defends Payments in Canberra Report
In Canberra on Wednesday the Auditor General faced questions over payments cited in yesterday’s report. MP Lyons issued a statement saying there is no justification for assuming pension frauds exist broadly or at the level implied by the report.
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Canberra
Lyons
Touhy gang member convicted in Chicago near 99 year sentence
Bas Renghart, a Touhy gang member whose testimony helped convict Roger Touhy for the James Farrar kidnapping, was sentenced to 99 years in prison. Touhy and three others had recently received the same sentence. Charles Connor, another member sought in connection with a kidnapping, was shot by fellow gangsters reportedly for not contributing to a defence fund.
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Rae
Epecia
Chicago
Bas Renghart
Touhy
Roger Touhy
James Farrar
Gan
Charles
Tee Wagon
Storm in Court Provokes Judge Dethridge Outburst
Union advocate C Crofts accused outside influence on the Arbitration Court as Chief Judge Dethridge angrily rejected corruption claims. Crofts argued the Xer act aimed to push wage cuts. Beeby warned such insinuations are dangerous. Decision on the basic wage case to follow soon.
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Melbourne
C. Crofts
Dethridge
Arbitration Court
Crofta
Tne
Tha
Strofte
Aid
Judes Tethridge
Crofts
Iam
Dridge Dethridge
Beeby
Frafte
Peteldee
Tragic Marino shooting linked to fatal infatuation
Stepfather recalls tragedy at Marino Rocks in which Clarence Brinkley 38, a sergeant major in the Defense Department, and Phyllis Twomey 47, a milliner, were found dead from a service revolver. Police and relatives say the man killed the woman then himself. a third bullet was in the weapon.
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Adelaide
Marino Rocks
Clarence Brinkley
Weaver Avenue
Richmond
Defense ‘Department
Phyllis Mss
Twomey
North Richmond
Gonde, Durrant & Co. Ltd
Priendless Federal Government Criticised by Dr Earle Page
Dr Earle Page, leader of the Federal Country Party, told the Victorian Country Party conference that the federal government has forfeited goodwill, failed to place durable laws on the statute book, and created tariff and taxation burdens. He cited high prices for galvanised iron and wire, and low butter and wheat prices, as evidence of missed opportunities to stabilize industry and reduce costs.
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Melbourne
Uae
Commonwealth
Earle Page
Federal Country Party
Victorian Country Party
Lyons defends tariff policy at regional United Australia Party meet
Mr Lyons Prime Minister told a regional United Australia Party conference that critics focus on the Ottawa Agreement driven tariff hikes. He argued the increases aimed to give Britain preference over frozen markets and said the Federal Government should be proud of its two year record.
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Goulburn
Wednesda
Lyons
United Australia Party
Ottawa
Britain
Wool exports show strong rise in first seven months
The Minister of Commerce reports wool exports for the first seven months of the financial year reached £38,790,019, a rise of £17,634,274 from the previous year. Weights increased by 547,712,000 lb to 586,364,000 lb, with gains across all trade sections and higher values in areas, coarse staple, and top grades.
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Melbourne
Vale of Tope
Daily Temperature Readings Summary
Yesterday's high reached 93 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 8 30 am at 75 degrees.
Railways Case in High Court Seeks Interstate Industry Ruling
In Sydney the High Court will hear on April 5 an application by the Commissioners of South Australia and New South Wales and the New South Wales Commissioner for Road Transport to decide if an interstate industrial dispute exists in their sector. A temporary conference presided by Judge Drake-Brockman resulted in referral of one dispute to court.
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Melbourne
South Australia
New South Wales
Sydney
Drcke-Brockman
Port Pirie Golf Club Holds AGM at Town Hall
The Port Pirie Golf Club conducted its annual general meeting in the Town Hall meeting room last night with Mr J. Jenkins acting as president and Mr J. McCormack as secretary. Capt Impett chaired the session. apologies were received from several members including J. Warren and others.
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Mesare
Firmin Jenking
Persident
J. McCormack
Ster
Impett
Port Pirie Golf Club
Town Hall
Mesars
Jenkins
Motormark
J. Warren
Skewes
Hand
Arrangements Complete for RAAF Hawker Demon Purchase
The Royal Australian Air Force has arranged the purchase of 18 Hawker Demon planes and the rights to manufacture them in the Commonwealth. Delivery is expected in time for the Melbourne Centenary.
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London
Williams
Royal Australian Air Force
Melourne
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Policn
Sturt Crook
Wrader
National Bark
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Ford Workers
Victoria
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Mr. G. Dey
Mr. Bardolph
Mr. DH
Bardolph
Hohenzollern Aspirations
MR. Quigley
Auditor-General
Mr. Lyons
Marino
Priendless
Federal
Railways
J. Newmarch
Shannon
Wo Hancock
Et Pirie
3. Coding
Royal Exchange Motel
H. Lowland
Royal Fachange Motel
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