VAD and VSD Branches Formed in Pirie
A large Pirie Town Hall meeting heard details of voluntary aid work with about 250 ladies present. Mrs. E Dutton explained VAD and VSD options under military and Red Cross oversight, encouraging enrollment. Mrs. Threadgold presided and Miss Dutton urged women to join, noting training paths and local service potential.
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Pirie Town Hall
W. H. Threadgold
Mesdames E. Dutton
D. Yates
Misa B. Cocker
Hutton
Neville Chamberlain
J. Amys
Tail
Commonwealth
V.ad
Ned Cross Association
Australia
Dutton
Yates
Hanks
Datson
G. Teg
Krishnamurti to Visit Australia in April May
Krishnamurti will arrive in Adelaide aboard the Otranto on April 13 and conduct a weekend camp at Mount Lofty. He will speak at Adelaide Town Hall before flying to Melbourne the following day to rejoin the Otranto. The Australian visit concludes May 25 with departure to New Zealand.
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Mount Lofty
Adelaide Town Hall
Krishnamurti
Melbourne
Otranto
New Zealand
Woman's skull found in bush sparks murder case in Sydney
Police believe Ruby Patterson of Fairfield was murdered after her body was found in dense bushland near a creek. Decomposition suggests death occurred three or four months ago with skull fracture indicating battering or shooting. Floodwaters from recent rains may have washed the body into the creek.
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Sydney
Wena
Ruby Patterson
Faireld
Youth Killed in Adelaide Road Collision
Loyd Jones, 61, clerk of Monale Terrace Naval Gardens, died after his car collided with a motor cycle on Anzac Avenue near Rabies street. George Edmund Arthur Bacchus, 20, of Third Avenue Ascot Park, suffered leg and arm fractures and chest injuries and was taken to hospital. A third rider, unknown, sustained abrasions. The crash involved a car driven by H. Chambers of Amme Highway and another vehicle on Never Garden Road.
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George Edmund Arthur Bacchus
Third Avenue
Ascot Park
Foley
Reine Unger
Never Gardena
AT. Matters
Rabies Street
Lonel
Giaw
Anzac
Wo HL Chambers
Amme Highway
Lay Must
Hacohus
Wright Street
Avebside
Silver And Gold Prices
Adelaide Monday market quotes list silver and gold prices. Silver standard cash and fine forward notes show slight movements. Gold open market price remains unchanged at four fifths per ounce as detailed in the official quotations.
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Adelaide
First Australian Warplane Wirraway No 1 Flies
Australia's first locally made warplane Wirraway No 1 completed its initial flight in Melbourne on Monday. Minister of Defence J Street and Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation officials watched as hundreds of workers from the factory observed the successful test, hailed as the quickest production job. One hundred machines were planned for delivery within 12 months.
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Melbourne
Defence
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation
Air Force
Australia
J. Street
Nefence
Ue Commonwealth
Mussolini Speech Leaves Europe Position Barely Shifted
London reports mixed European readings of Signor Mussolini speech. France notes little change, Rome sees a potential turning point, while Germany cheers the dented British containment policy. The talk stresses Italy’s Mediterranean needs and hints at possible Franco‑Italian bargaining paths.
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Signor
the Times
Mussolini
Haly
Europe
London
Mary
France
Italy
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Signor Mussolini
Plans For Manufacture Near Completion
LANBERNA Monday pins for no manufacture of war flu in Ansteallay con pletion. Further connuttations hw. Ewes luviabers at the British Nir Aissian aid Peers Cabinet Ministers were commetat todas Welene of the Nuesion's oral He-SRpected skulle.
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Lanberna
Ewes Luviabers
Nir Aissian Aid
Thermometer Readings Summary
Yesterday's maximum reached 89 degrees with a minimum of 61 degrees. Readings cover a 24 hour period ending at 8 30 am.
Licence to Graze is Licence to Burn
Mr R S Code senior forest inspector for the Western Division gave evidence to the Bushfires Commission saying that giving a license to graze sheep equates to giving one to burn. He stated that the ideal forest is one that never experiences a fire.
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Melbourne
R. S. Code
Western Division
Bushfires Commission
Mussolini Declares New Vision Amid Global Tensions
An Italian fascist leader urges resilience against democracies while signaling potential for peace talks with France. He cites Mussolini’s ambition to defend Europe against Bolshevism and shows crowds in Rome calling for action as he appears on the balcony.
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Aia
Paris
the Times
Mussolini
France
Fillterio
Cain
Corsica
Nice
Hasis
Djibuti
Wallan
Geral
Tunisia
Manchukuo
China
Europe
Stein Mussuili
Tiv
Tye Wader
Ty Tie For View Press
Berlin
Suez Canal
War Speech Rejects Surrender of Territory
Attorney-General W M Hughes commented on Mussolini and Hitler, saying war means when necessary and that no foot of territory or colonies would be surrendered. He noted Mussolini offered words while Hitler promised action.
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W. M. Hughes
Signor Mussolini
Herr Hitler
What Good Use Have We Made of Peace
Dr Thomas asks how nations armed beyond past scale affect peace and urges grace to value true peace. He notes the peace of God is a personal gift amid war, guiding believers through tribulation toward final haven. He cites Christ’s words and contrasts earthly turmoil with divine peace.
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Dr. Thomas
Christ
Consul General Not Recognised By Federal Government
The Attorney-General said the Consul-General is not recognized due to lack of occupation and that Britain must grant de jure recognition to Cancho. The Federal Government declined to acknowledge the consular post until official sovereignty is acknowledged by Great Britain.
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Conchoslovakis
WM. Hughes
Great Britain
Cancho
Pyjama Girl Tragedy Uncovers Dam Excavation Efforts
Albury police pursue the Pyjama Girl case by draining a dam to recover clothing, a pistol, and evidence from a 44 year old murder. Detectives assess submerged objects and await expert opinions on a blouse’s timing as they continue the search.
Theory discounted articles recovered by police at Albury
Detectives at Albury guard three recovered articles after a girl was shot. Det Wilks examined them as investigations continue. If results are obtained they will be sent to Sydney for scientific testing with university assistance. Police seek the revolver used in the shooting. The blouse fabric is well preserved enabling material analysis.
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Albury
Det
Wilks
Sydney
CSR. Scientific Bureau
New Wheat Sales Highlight UK Demand and Australian Shipments
Two cargo sales appear in the licence for United Kingdom demand. One lot, about 1500 tons, from Western Australia the Westalia for April shipment. The other about 205 tons, from Pirie aboard the Langlee Tara for March shipment. Adelaide reports business slow with farmer reluctance and clean supplies, prices unchanged for old crop and nearby.
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Adelaide
United Kingdom
Westralia
Western Australis
Langlee Tara
Pirie
Adeaide
Local Notables Visit Pirie Creek Arrivals
Mr Arthur Geyer admitted yesterday to the general ward of Pe Hospital. Messrs Hoy and Ray Scott of Crystal Brook traveled via Pirie Creek on their way home after a visit to Adsinide. The principal board member of the Australian Mutual Provident Society, with general manager Mr Hi Soadies, and Mr Sned son At Pirie Jonsten, met Mr J Brammer Pirie manager during the visit.
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Arthur Geyer
Norgeal
Pe Hospital
Messrs Hoy
Ray Scott
Crystal ‘Brook
Te Pirie
Creek
Adsinide
Tor
Autrelian Mutual Provident Society
Perth
Hi Soadies
Gumral
Pirie
Jonsten
J. Brammer
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J. Heneker
Lierseh
B. Lierseh
P. Bosumworth
M. Parker
J. Benier
PlUllin
J. PeGrius
B. Mall
FE Naismith
MW. Ashtton
Mf. Heller
N. Miler
J Roach
F. Wallon
M. Harris
Will
Keishnamurti
Loyd
Jones
Monalé Terrace
Naval Gardens
Recorder Specia
Rome
Tome
Teader
Axis
Mc Nallany
Hoopers
Ozeonoslovakian
Dom Bell
Angwis
Robert
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