Butchers urged to answer on meat pricing at special meeting
A local council special meeting discussed whether to seek replies from the butchers association about dressing fees and a potential slaughterhouse project. Mr Threadgold noted the association had not communicated its stance while another member pressed for a £21,000 related issue. The chair warned that pricing and acceptance would be difficult and debated the feasibility of dressing the most expensive animal. The group considered allowing interim actions and questioned why suppliers of pure meat should bear stigma for the faults of others. The matter to be revisited at the next session with further input from butchers and authorities.
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Hiri
Pirie
Threadgold
Shila
Siaurhterhouse
Teaxt
Goffey
Local News Roundup from Pirie and Adelaide Chiefs
A string of brief notes from Pirie and Adelaide mentions J Rouch and A W Taylor attending a Stromberg Carlson dealers event, L Sandery traveling to Cane Berra, J C Scotcher re elected Pine Tacinset secretary, and Glenelg league links. Police and brigade officials plan duty at today’s races, with remarks on Mr W Arbon’s absence and Mr H At el stepping into duties. C H Cummins leaves Pirie with Peck Limited, RM Perry visits on Universal Pictures business, and a hospital stay noted for a broken sight.
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J. C. Scotcher
Adelaide
Glenelg
Nobiet
Pirie
We ‘Virgo
Rm, Perry
South Augralia
Universal Pictures Proprietary
Montown
Dudley O'Brien on Trial for Parramatta Wife's Murder
Dudley Lorraine O'Brien testified about his wife Margarethe's alleged infidelity before being acquitted of murdering her near Parramatta on November 30. He described his wife admitting affairs, a confrontation, and his claim of losing control, with the body found in bushes near Parramatta. The jury found him not guilty of murder or manslaughter.
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Dudley Lorraine O'Brien
Sydney
Dudley Lorraine O’brien
Central Criminal Court
Margarethe O'Brien
Parramatta
O'Brien
O Brien and Paxton in Australia Divorce Case Details
The trial centering on Mrs. Margarethe O'Brien and John Paxton reveals intra marriage affairs and a disputed separation. Crown Prosecutor described encounters in Sydney and Liverpool and a reconciliation pattern with the couple sharing time at Windsor and in the city. Paxton testified to intimate meetings and mistaken beliefs about Mrs. O'Brien's single status.
Man recounts alleged murder acts after jealousy flare
The affidavit quotes O'Brien describing how he says his wife teased him about other men, then explains finding her injured, driving in circles, moving the body to a lonely Parramatta spot, burning belongings, and disposing of a handbag. He claims deep love for his wife despite the tragedy.
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Jack
O'Brien
Parramatta
Harcourt Lee Pleads Self Defense in Melbourne Trial
In Melbourne on Tuesday, Harcourt Lee, a hairdresser from Carlin, faced the Criminal Court on a murder charge. Crown counsel alleged a December brawl at the Cosmopolitan Hotel led to Taplin being shot after Taplin swung a beer pot and appeared to reach for a weapon. Lee testified Taplin threatened him and that he fired in self defense. The hearing was adjourned.
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Melbourne
WGN
Marcourt le
Carlin
The
Criminal Court
Morderly
K.C
the Crown
Cosmopolitan Hotel
Lee
Arthur Taplin
Sarman
North
Taplin
Mey Buck
Sydney
Wife Wanted Ride Leads to Shocking Claim of Infidelity
O'Brien testified on entering Windsor to buy chaff bags for radiator protection. In Liverpool, after a night out with his wife, she admitted intimate relations with Paxton and Wilson, his employer. He said he lost control, struck her, then calmed, claiming to love his wife and not intend harm.
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Sydney
O'Brien
Sst
Liverpool
John Paxton
Fast
Mr. Dovey
Paxton
Margarethe O'Brien
Ashfield
Windsor
Q'Brien
Wilson
Charge of dangerous driving in Adelaide district
Robert Victor Coventry aged 19 of Brighton faced a dangerous driving charge after a collision with a bicycle owned by Ronald Arthur Howler in King William Street. Coventry testified he accelerated at the crossing after slower approach and did not brake as he swerved to avoid the cyclist, driving at 25 to 30 mph.
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Adelaide
Robert Victor Coventry
Sea View Run
Brighton
Ronald Arthur Howler
Boyle Street
Prospect
Aessenger Buy
Coventry
King William Street
Waymouth Street
King Willian Street
Franklin Street
Victoria Square
Century-Old Leek Keeps Cricket Spirit Alive in Solo Montown
Harry Leek, nearing 90 on April 1, visits Pirie as guest of George Poulsen. A veteran of the Leek cricket family, he recalls past matches against strong sides and his early baseball days with Goodwood. Born in England in 1888, he emigrated to Australia as an infant and spent 46 years with F. H. Faulding and Co. Adelaide, retiring after a long career.
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Harry Leek
Pirie
George Poulsen
Parks Street
Solomontown
Leek
Recorder
Fred
Levk
Adelaide
England
Goodwood
Herbert
New Zealand
Australia
Capital
Yankalika
Univ
F. H. Faulding and Co
Man Remanded After Indecent Assault Allegations
Leonard Edgar Todd was remanded in Pirie Police Court on charges of unlawfully and indecently assaulting two girls aged nine years ten months and ten years one month. The case featured suppression of names, no counsel for the accused, and a request for further proceedings to clarify evidence. The court heard the matter amid sensational and conflicting testimonies, with remand granted to next court appearance.
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Leonard Edgar Todd
Pirie
Todd
Caunsel
Uwe
J. Hodge
MesaPy
HL. Goode
B. BL. Shin
Justines
British urged to sacrifice for defence amid Austrian situation
In a crowded Commons debate Prime Minister Chamberlain urged British sacrifice for defence, signaling renewed rearmament without conscription. He detailed Germany's actions in Austria, the Vienna plebiscite, and the need to reassess air defence plans in light of evolving international events.
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London
N. Chamberlain
House of Commons
Austria
Bugheers
Chamberslam
Surtria
Mwe
Amd
Ional
Chamberlaiy
Old Pirie Hotel Proprietor Recalls Roaring Pirie Days
George Coleman eighty, sharp eyed and witty, visited Solomontown with wife after a long stay. He ran Globe Hotel for 11½ years in Pirie, seven in Railway Hotel, five in Pirie Hotel, recalling early concert rooms and famed football days with friends like Harry Ford, Tom Farrell, Paddy Keogh, and Dicky Row.
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George Coleman
H. L. Sandery
Solomontown
Adelaide
the Recorder
Coleman
Pirie
Globe Hotel
Railway Hotel
Pirie Hotel
Unley Park
the Globe
Harry Ford
Tom Farrell
Paddy Keogh
Dicky Row
Mr. Golemay
Suppression Order and Defense in Local Case
An order for suppression of names was issued in a local case. The defendant Hag faced charges and a hearing was held. A reading of the defense occurred and several witnesses were questioned. Police personnel remained in position during the proceedings.
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Aeeusid
Hag Baen
Foreign Minister Warns On Austrian Situation
The foreign minister warns against interference or coercion to determine Austria’s plebiscite. British diplomats protest to Berlin, while Germany argues Austrian affairs are internal to the German people and not third-party concern. Britain emphasizes safeguarding independence under League of Nations treaties.
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von Tibbestrop
Berlin
Actiinst
Lettuschnieg
Ultma
Britain
Austria
League of Nations
Ateg
Injury at plant leaves worker with leg and arm pain
An accident on the afternoon shift at a driving plant injured Mr. P. Uustalos of Florence Street. He fell and hurt his right arm and elbow, received medical treatment at the upstairs station, then was transported home by ambulance.
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P. Uustalos
Florence Street
Duel with police ends 10 year crime career in Sydney
Adrian Jones thirty died after a gun duel with two constables following an intensive manhunt. The ex convict had a brutal history including a petrol attack on a girl, multiple break ins, forgery charges, and a near-fatal escape. Police testimony and a strong jury case culminated in his death in the bush cottage siege.
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Sydnes
Adrian Jones
Jones
Sydney
Cronulla
James
Willoughby
Britain tracks Central Europe tensions amid Austria crisis
The British government stressed continued concern for Central European developments and disapproved actions leading to Austrian independence pressure. Chamberlain and others outlined consultations with France and Italy, noting Goering’s pledge to German-Czech dialogue and confirming no British commitment to Austria without consensus.
Draymon Fatally Injured John Newton in South Melbourne
A man named John Newton aged 55 in South Melbourne was fatally injured when struck by a car at 2 today. He died in hospital after the incident. Witnesses report Draymon was involved and police are investigating.
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Draymon
John Newton
Uamway
South Melbourne
Bose Inter
Aviator Broadbent Reaches Rangoon After England Flight
English aviator Broadbent arrives in Rangoon after a 25 minute layover then departs for Batavia. En route via Allahabad he notes a time 1 hour 44 minutes ahead of Batiten's record, with a total 70 hours 21 minutes from England.
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Broadbent
England
Australia
Rangoon
Batavia
Allahabad
Team Batiten
Pirie Pupils Still At Home After School Closure
Pirie primary schools remained closed yesterday after the Education Department's decision. Pirie High School headmaster Mr. R. Barbour reported enrolment of 273 with only about 400 presenting for classes. The article notes the first infantile paralysis case in Pirie, a 7 year old, George Shearer of Risdon Park, who died after a brief illness. his body was buried in Pirie Cemetery.
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Pirie
Education Department
Me. R. Barbour
Pirie High School
George Shearer
Walter Shearer
Martin Street
Risdon Park
Yeu
Man Overboard in Heavy Sea Near Jervis Bay
Leading Seaman Henry Joseph Storer disappeared overboard from H.M.A.S Canberra in heavy seas 2 miles south of Jervis Bay while returning from Hobart regatta to Sydney. A lifebelt was thrown but rescue failed. Storer, married with wife in Sydney, was drowned.
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Sydney
H.m.as
Canberra
Hobart
Henry Joseph Storer
Jervis Bay
Storer
Requiem Service at St Mark's and Adelaide-Pirie talks
A requiem was held at St Mark's Church officiated by Fr S Hayes with pallbearers named Messrs Schammers Mounixall Mart and Backstrom. Wreaths came from multiple families and associates. J W Threadgold the mayor left for Adelaide to discuss local education board matters with Central Board and expected visits by S W Jeffries and W J Adey in Pirie.
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St. Mark's Church
Fr. S. Hayes
Messrs. Schammers
J. Mounixall
Mart
W. Backstrom
ES. Tucker
Polana
J. J. Madigan
Harrisiu
Alr
W. I. Threadgold
Jett
Adelaide
Hewith
Pirie
Ww. Jeffries
W. J. Adey
Educaion
Technical School Year Starts With Busy Enrolments
Principal Mr. E G Davis oversaw admissions at 9 am as enrolments began for the year. He noted 700 pupils enrolled last year and estimated similar numbers so far, with the opening period appearing to be at standard pace.
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Pirlo ‘Techical
E.G. Davis
Vegetable scraps clog city streets during debate
The Board of Health and mayor address vegetable scraps littering streets. Mr Threadgelt notes eastern states concerns while drivers report bags used for transport. Officials reply, but clarity remains uncertain.
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Pirie
Pirie Board of Health
Threadgelt
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Pecks Limited
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Family Cricbet Team
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Mr. Stodgi
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Chamberlain
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