Progress Association urged to boost Pirie trade
Strong endorsement for a Pirie Progress Association was voiced by Dr Dey and Mr C K Sparrow highlighting Solomontown Beach improvements, park and foreshore works, and past Back to Pirie celebrations. They argued a non political body could unite residents, attract tourists, and spur new industries while cooperating with the council.
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Soca
Dr. Dey
C. K. Sparrow
Solomontown Beach
Sparrow
Solomontown
Clerks Union Seeks 30 Hour Week Wage Rise
The Victorian Federated Clerks' Union branch has prepared a claim for a 30 hour week and a 23 per cent wage increase. Approval from the Federal Council is sought to submit the log to the Arbitration Court.
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Melbourne
Federated Clerks’ Union
Federal Council
Arbitration Court
Stronger Defences Hinge on Imperial Ship Transfers
Canberra reports that if negotiations between the Commonwealth Government and the British Admiralty succeed, four modern destroyers and three 7,000 ton cruisers may be transferred to Australian waters, strengthening coastal defence.
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Canberra
Australian
Oil Interests Attacked In Parliament In Australia
In Canberra today Mr J Beasley attacked foreign oil interests in a House showdown over adjourning to consider a Royal Commission into the petrol industry. Mr Latham said oil companies would assist but later refused to supply data, forcing govt to move a commission unless information is provided. The motion was talked out.
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Canberra
J. Beasley
House of Representatives
Crossing Smash Sydney near Richmond
A shocking crossing accident near Richmond killed two and injured two when a fast goods train crashed into a motor car driven by Arthur Taylor of Chatswood. Victims include Mrs Alice Taylor and Mrs Amplia Lita Taylor, and Miss Olivia Marjory Taylon, all from Sydney areas. Arthur Roy Taylor suffered slight injuries.
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Sydney
Richmond
Arthur Taylor
Chatswood
Olivia Marjory Taylon
Arthur Roy Taylor
Losth. Kinsen Maru feared lost as search continues
Sydney reporters note that despite seven vessels in the hunt for the steamer Kinsen Maru, little trace remains. The Talleyrand, which quit the search yesterday, returned today with the captain claiming the Kinsen Maru probably went down and that the ship continued its voyage.
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Sydney
Eig
Talleyrand
Cornsacks Burned Damages Awarded Against Railways Commissioner
The South Australian Railways Commissioner appealed a High Court to review a ruling by Special Magistrate W. O. Ray. McGlew and Company claimed £241 6s 4d for damage to 94 corn sacks from a fire in Kadina station yard caused by the commissioner's agents. The State Full Court upheld the prior judgment, and the High Court reserved judgment after hearing arguments.
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Melbourne
South Australian Railways
High Court of Australia
South Australia
W. O. Ray
Flven
McGlew and Company, Limited
Waymouth Street
Adelaide
Kadina
Tay
State Follourt
High Court
Proclamation Bans Import of Pistols and Concealable Firearms
The Federal Government issued a proclamation today prohibiting the importation of pistols revolvers and all concealable firearms as a measure to check the use of firearms by those engaged in criminal pursuits.
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Canberra
McGrath Turnbull reach MCC doubles final in marathon semi
Semi finals at MCC tennis marred by darkness with McGrath Turnbull beating Purcell Tonkin 21 19 6 3 in one match and Crawford Quist leading Hopman Kay 6 3 6 4 4 1 2 2 in another. Quist also beat Tonkin 6 1 7 3 5 in singles. Hopman and Kay advance. Women’s doubles Harper Bellamy defeat Hartigan Woodward.
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Melbourne
V. McGrath
D. Turnbull
MN. Purcell
B. Tonkin
M.C.C
McGrath
Turnbull
Crawford
A. Quist
H. Hopman
A. Kay
Quist
Melirath
Frankenberg
Hopman
BR. Ewin
Mre. Harper
Miss Bellamy
Misses Jr. Hartigan
K. Woodward
Irish Concert Delights Town Hall Audience
A St Patrick’s Day concert in the Town Hall drew a crowded audience as a program of Irish melodies dances elocution and instrumentals delighted attendees. Highlights included choruses by Catholic and St Anthony’s pupils a Rose of Tralee performance and several instrumental and vocal items by local students and teachers.
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Ireland
Nellie Meyrick
St. Anthony's
Gwen Bell
M. Anthony
St. Mark's
Mia J
Malycha
the Green
J. Carlson
Milnes
Tralee
JF. Hackett
D. Meade
M. Murray
Marion Wilton
La.m
K. McNamara
G. Gummow
T. Madigan
P. Owens
P. Mitchell
H. Sullivan
J. Malycha
Australian Labor Party Preference Split In Adelaide
The Australian Labor Party in Adelaide plans to prefer Liberal and Country Party candidates at the State election, rather than its offshoot factions P L P and Lane Party. This move aims to squeeze rival Labor factions from the political arena and set up a clear Labor versus Liberal contest.
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Adelaide
Australian Labor Party
Labor Party
Lang Party
Iakely
Liberal and Country Party
P.L.P
Lane
A.L.P
Labor
Worst road in Pirie clarified by Cr Sjostrom remark
The Recorder misquoted Cr Sjostrom as calling the northern end of The Terrace the worst formed road. He stated it was the worst road in Pirie but declined to say it was poorly formed. Dr Sjostrom added the road was initially well formed and now badly in need of repair, with no reflection on the corporation’s workers.
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Pirie
Sugreeted
Benset
Port Pirie
Proeresa
the Recorder
Cr. Sjostrom
Sjostrom
Midnight Raid Ends with Man Arrested in Bed
Adelaide detectives arrested a man found in bed during a midnight raid at Verdun after a citywide manhunt for an alleged suburban house robbery. In Adelaide Police Court, William Gilbert Thomas and John William Bowden were remanded to March 20 on charges of breaking into E Bradwell's Largs Bay house on March 11 and stealing £184 in property.
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Adelaide
Verdun
William Gilbert Thomas
Clarence Gardens
John William Bowden
E. Bradwell
Largs Bay
Fire destroys four shops in Manan gatang blaze
A late night fire gutted four shops in Manan gatang threatening the block. Townspeople struggled due to lack of firefighting appliances. The losses included L. E. Rice's grocery George Johnson's billiard galoon H. Wright's grocery and M. Raphael's general votes.
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Melbourne
Manangatang
L. E. Rice
George Johnson
H. Wright
M. Raphael
Excursion Fares on Tasmanian Run
Overseas competition prompts reduced Easter fares between Melbourne and Tasmania. Return tickets will be issued for the first time in 15 years, signaling a shift in pricing and passenger options for the Tasmanian run.
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Tasmanian
Melbourne
Tasmania
Port Pirie Golf Club Opens Season On April 3
The Port Pirie Golf Club announced at its annual meeting last night that the golf season will officially begin on Saturday April 3.
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Port Pirie
Waverley Park Tragedy Aimed at Man Guilty Manslaughter
Eric Roland aged 26 faced murder charges for the December 9 killing of May Miller at Queen s Park Waverley. Craig, accused as the killer, was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Sydney
Contra Criminal Court
Eric Roland
I Marriott
May Miller
Queen's Park
Waverley
Craig
Pearby
Japan denies world conquest plan in interview
London reports Foreign Secretary Matsuka ridiculed Chinese claims that Japan aimed to conquer the world. He said Japan had no designs on Canada or Australia and was too occupied with Manchuria to pursue any global domination.
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London
Matsuka
Japan
World
Canada
Australia
Manchuria
China
Japanese War Office refutes reports of Halfeng-Kou fighting
Tokyo announces the war office rejects claims of severe combat at Halfeng-Kou. Despatches confirm Japanese troops hold their position without reinforcement and do not push beyond the great Wall.
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Tokyo
Japanese War Office
Halfeng-Kou
Great Wall
English cricketers depart for New Zealand
The English cricket team left Sydney today for New Zealand. Captain D. R. Jardine spoke at a farewell function and said the English team would always welcome an Australian Eleven, even if it came to England twice a year.
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Sydney
New Zealand
D. R. Jardine
England
Wage Restoration Cases Open Next Tuesday in Melbourne
The Full Arbitration Court will begin hearings on wage restoration next Tuesday in Melbourne. Applications will be heard in separate industry groups with textiles the first sector to be considered.
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Melbourne
Textiles
Lyons reveals sale of Commonwealth shipping lines
Lyons informs the House of Representatives that negotiations for the sale of the Commonwealth shipping lines have concluded. The purchase price is £500,000 in cash, with six vessels included. The new company will pay a price that reflects the full market value, supported by an independent government valuation obtained last June.
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Canberra
Lyons
House of Representatives
Commonwealth Shipping Lines
X-Ray Industry Seen Benefiting From Tariffs
Mr J P Trainor of W Watson and Sons Melbourne told the Tariff Board that Australia made and sold X-ray apparatus at lower prices abroad due to duty. He argued duty boosts employment and supports local research. A G Farmer of Stanford X-ray Co urged tariff modification claiming local firms cannot make fully satisfactory equipment and that removing duties would cut hospital prices by about 40 percent.
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Melbourne
Australia
J. P. Trainor
W. Watson and Sons, Limited
Tariff Board
A. G. Farmer
Stanford X-ray Company
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Amplia Lita Taylor
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Vivian McGrath
Terrace Road
Waverley Park
Charge
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