Charge Against Mr Lacey Ends Abruptly in Pirie Court
In Pirie Potlee Ga Court, Andrew William Lacey faced a charge of insulting words at an election meeting. Magistrate H G Nesbit ruled the case should not have been brought, noting the complainant provoked the insult and received a harsher retort. Defense argued Lacey’s remarks followed provocation and were comments common in such disputes.
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A. W. Lacey
H. G. Nesbit
Mr. Nesbit
Pirie
Potlee Gaurt
Athol Veiten
Andrew
William Lacey
Alexander Street
S. J. Warren
J. L. Travers
Defendanr
Warren
Smellers
B. Swimming Club
Nefendant
Whyalla
Ronstable
Lacey
Veiteh
Defendant
Travers
Feders
Grey
Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Wes
Mr. Lacey
Iron Knob
Portland Maru Beached Off Cape Torrens In Severe Leaking
The Japanese steamer Portland Maru fully laden with wheat from Port Pirie and Port Lincoln for the East was beached this afternoon on a treacherous shingle beach off Cape Torrens seven miles east of Cape Borda. A portion of the crew was sent ashore as the ship, battered by heavy swells and settling fast, aimed to prevent foundering. Captain Horino expressed concern over the vessel’s condition after grounding at Pirie.
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Adelaide
Portland Maru
Port Pirie
Port Lincoln
Cape Torrens
Cape Borda
Horino
Pirie
S. Dunbar
Japan
Betting debate at Pirie church conference on unity and morals
At the northern Church of Christ conference in Pirie, Mr C W McDonald condemned betting legalization as lowering moral standards and hindering church work. He urged unity among churches, cited Canada’s union results, and warned unity must not sacrifice truth. Officials and pastors spoke on Sunday School growth and Easter camp aims.
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C. W. McDonald
Church of Christ
Pirie
G. W. McDonald
Messrs. A. Anderson
Federal Foreign Mission
OR. Bolduan
H. L. Davie
Wallaroo
J. Dixon
Sunday School Union
F. Hollams
Cottonville
Gawler
McDonald
Canada
A. C. Killmler
A. B.ulingworth
If. A. de Be Rue
Pirie Miliators
Mere
de la Rue
Delesstes
Geddes Memorial Wall
Britain’s air force tops among powers in first line strength
In the House of Commons Sir Philip Sassoon introduced the air estimates for 1935 totaling £23,851,000 with a £200,000 supplement. He said peace required postponing limits on air defence for 40 years, urging a stronger force as vital to world and national security. Churchill warned the world situation was graver than in 1914 and Britain faced underinvestment.
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London
Britain
Philip Sassoon
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Beef Exports Banned by Australian Government
The Australian government barred all further shipments of chilled beef to Britain for arrival before June 30, triggering surprise in shipping circles. Acting Prime Minister Earle Page had said no immediate production danger was anticipated, while Britain limits arrivals to about 30,000 cwt this quarter and 35,000 cwt has already been sent. Frozen beef exports remain unaffected and last week mutton and lamb exports were suspended.
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Sydney
Australia
United Kingdom
Earle Page
Britain
Goveernment
Farmers’ Relef Board
Idaleeto
Germany Leaves Disarmament Conference Over Security Talks
Berlin reports Baron Von Neurath stated Germany quit the Disarmament Conference after members pressed security terms and failed to clarify them. He said Germany would accept British Italian proposals, but France vetoed them, prompting Germany to form weapons for its own defence.
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Berlin
Baron von Neurath
Germany
France
Tragic Karoonda Train Collision Kills Two Children
A car carrying four children and a woman collided with a train at a Karoonda level crossing at 9 am today. Geoffrey Robin and Gwynneth Evans, both 12, died, with Alan Wicks 12 injured and David Robin 9 shaken. Mrs Hicks, driving to school, and another child survived with injuries. The vehicle was dragged into a cattle pit after being struck between engine and tender.
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Karoonda
Geoffrey Robin
C.H. Robin
Thermometer readings for yesterday
The maximum temperature recorded was 608 and the minimum over the past 24 hours ending 8 30 am was 66.
Croydon Gold Heist Drives London Court Action
Four men faced Police Court on charges of stealing gold worth £20000 from Croydon aerodrome. Prosecutors said a taxi driver ferried them to Croydon early morning, then they travelled in a small car to transfer to three Hoxes. They later went to one London lodgings where officers found freight papers, a wire key to the strongroom, five burnt seals, and a steel band from a box.
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London
Seoydon
Croydon
Tragedy in French Equatorial Africa Claims Governor General Family
In Brazzaville a Belgian air liner found six bodies and wreckage from a three engine plane. The Governor General of French Equatorial Africa his wife and two officers a mechanic and a wireless operator perished on March 15 after departing Brazzaville. All were killed instantly.
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Brussels
French Equatorial Africa
Brazzaville
Tsarists Arrested in Riga in Anti-Soviet Probe
Russian overflow of 1074 suspects includes former generals mobiles police and secret service officers charged with anti-Soviet activity for foreign powers. Others exiled to Siberia.
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Riga
Siberia
Headless torso found near Brentford canal clue in mystery
A headless male torso with severed legs and a missing hand was found in a Brentford canal. Earlier, on March 4, another man’s legs were recovered nearby, heightening the mystery surrounding the connection to the “Recorder Special Cables” case.
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London
Brentford
Musical afternoon at Gladstone High School event a community gathering
The Gladstone High School Parents Association hosted a musical afternoon with helpers Mrs. S. W. Thomson Misses B. Deeble Ryder and E. Grubb. Prizes were won by Mesdames P. Henderson J. W. Norma and Miss Murray. Afternoon tea served under Miss M. Gardiner. Several visitors and locals from Pirie and Adelaide were noted at Royal Exchange Hotel and Pirie Hospital.
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Tyluis
Gladstone High School Parents Association
W. Thomson
B.deeble
Ryder
E. Grubb
Mesdames P. Henderson
Tue
J. W. Norma
Assorated Tobacco Manufacturing Proprietary, Limited
Pirie
Adelaide
Belgian Government Resigns Amid Franc Safeguard Campaign
The Belgian government resigns following a pressure campaign by opposition groups. Government measures aimed at protecting the franc face intense scrutiny and political strain from critics.
Ranks With Chicago Rackets
Canberra report notes J Beasley calls adjournment to probe sugar agreement renewal. He accuses government and cites Sugar Redwing profits. White Minister defends extension, claims Australian sugar prices differ from Europe and US. The piece likens the issue to racketeering.
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Canberra
J. Beasley
State Labor Party
House of Representatives
Traffic Toll 85 Killed Last Year
Adelaide police figures show 85 persons killed and 1,997 injured in public thoroughfares during last year across the state. Deaths and injuries arose from 1,733 separate accidents.
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Adelaide
Hill joins up under LCL banner in Kensington Gardens
Lionel Hill, recently back from London where he served as Agent General, joins the Likers and Country League under the LCL banner. Long parliamentary career included Labour associations and five portfolios. He served as Minister of Education, Commissioner of Public Works, and Minister of Industry in the Gunn Government from 1924 to 1927.
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Adelaide
Lionel 1. Hill
London
Kensington Gardens Hratieh
Pui Piri
Hill
Gunn
Victorian Parliament Opens in Melbourne Amid Finance Review
Melbourne reports Parliament opened by Lord Huntingfield with a review of the financial position. Government pledges continued support for primary producers, including a new debt adjustment board and long term relief programs. Country Party ministers resign. Sir Stanley Argyle announces a cabinet reshuffle with new ministries across Premier Kent Hughes and colleagues.
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Melbourne
Lord Huntingfield
Country Party Central Council
Messrs
Dunstan, Allan
Goudie
Country Party
Stanley Argyle
Ladies' Guild Farewell for Mrs. J. J. Kilmartin
The Central Methodist Mission Ladies' Guild of fifteen members met in the kindergarten room to bid farewell to Mrs. J J Kilmartin. Mrs Ay Tuchell expressed regret and presented a reading lamp. Mrs Kilmartin spoke warmly. Afternoon tea followed. Entertainment featured Miss Betty Mitchell and Miss Nellie Sampson with a recitation by Mrs T D Barker. A competition run by Mrs Hy W Walter was won by Mrs Barber.
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Ladies’ Guild of Central Methodist Mission
J J. Kilmartin
Ay Tuuchell
Kilmartin
Wml
Betty Mitchell
Nellie Sampson
T. D. Barker
Hy W Walter
Barber
Riots in India after police open fire in Karachi
In Calcutta and Karachi tumult rose as Moslems protested the murder of a Moslem by Hindus. Police opened fire, leaving nine dead and several injured amid clashes and sectarian tension.
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Calcutta
Ninetron
Karachi
Tolce
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