Payable Price For Wheat At Australian Conference
Delegates at a federation conference in Wages New South Wales urged a home consumption price for wheat to cover production costs. They argued producers should receive 369 bushels per acre at sidings amid high interest rates and protection. The federation will study marketing conditions for export wheat and seek lifting current restrictions in import markets. Tabulated evidence was prepared and shared across wheatgrower groups.
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Mr. Stoll
Federaton At Wages
Nis.w
Lint
Australia
Federation
Easter Holiday Arrangements for RIE Shops and Services
RIE shops will stay open to 9 pm tonight and Saturday business runs to 1 pm. Good Friday and Easter weekend schedules vary: offices and banks shut on Monday April 2, with telegraph and mail services adjusted. Telegraph office hours are 9 am to 10 pm today, and 9 am to 2:30 pm Saturday. post and telephone services continue with altered delivery times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiverandt
Bess
Trout Window
Wigeraph
Yau
Grystal Brook
Glad- Stone
Byrd Plans Stay Alone At Antarctic Advance Base
In a communiqué from Little America on Tuesday, Admiral Byrd states he will remain alone at the expedition advance base, 123 miles south of the main camp, occupying a one room shack until October. He assures the main camp not to panic if no messages arrive via his radio, which is crucial to their communication.
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Little America
Mhomiinder Byrd
Friction grows after Soviet aviators detained in Manchukuo
Shanghai reports rising tension as two Soviet aviators, stranded after a forced landing in Manchukuo, are detained. Moscow warns the incident could portend greater trouble between the Soviet Union and Manchukuo.
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Shanghai
Manchukuo
Russia
Poison in tea shocks Melbourne court case
A domestic worker accused of attempting to poison the employer’s daughter Esmay Lorna Fitzmaurice at Tivol Abottsford, after Lottie Etzel drank tea and found it bitter. Government analyst later reported strychnine in the brew, trial held at City Court with Senior Detective involved.
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Melbourne
Esmay Lorna Fitgraaurice
MefiaMe
Yue
Tivol
Abbotsford
Etzrl
Lottie
Lottie Etzel
New Zealander Arrested in Japan on Communist Charge
William Maxwell Bickerton, born in New Zealand in 1904 and a teacher at Tokyo High School, has been arrested by Japanese police on allegations of Communist activities. The British Ambassador is monitoring the case.
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Tokio
William Maxwell Bickerton
New Zealand
Tokio High School
Assault charge dismissed in Pirie Police Court
A 45 year old man faced unlawful assault allegations in Pirie Police Court before Magistrates Symonds and Blight. The complaint by John Papas of Pavlich Street claimed the defendant struck him with a billiard cue, causing four weeks of work missed. The case was dismissed after representation by S J Warren for the complainant and A Bannan for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
John Papas
Pavlich
Messrs
Alg. Symonds
W. J. Blight
S.J. Warren
A. Bannan
French Secrets in German Hands Alleged by Daily Express
London report claims France frontline plans are in German possession and ties Stavisky to an international spy crime gang. It alleges a dead banker held a tenth share and that France lost military secrets including battleship specifications and a new machine gun, sold abroad for £100 000.
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London
Daily Express
France
Germany
Stavisky
Frances
Wage increase in United States steel industry expected
Special Cable reports New York on Wednesday that a nineteen percent wage rise for the steel industry is expected soon while retaining the current ten hour work week across the sector.
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United States
Worner
New York
Tin and metals market report from Australian association
Market notes dated March 27 show mixed changes across metals. Tin rises in spot and forward terms with prices like 39 10/71 and 42 15 for three months. lead remains largely unchanged while silver and zinc quote with minor adjustments. Electrolytic and wire bar markets show little movement, with some items unchanged and others rising modestly.
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Adela
Trautyjees
Australian Mines and Metals Association
London
Speier
Inchanger
Lonton
Heroic rescues from blazing stables in Melbourne
At Melbourne the racing stables of Mr A W Cakebread caught fire about 320 this morning. Barefoot and in a singlet he entered burning boxes and rescued six of thirteen horses before the rest perished. One horse was fatally injured and had to be destroyed. The blaze caused extensive damage to horses, saddles, and buildings, estimated at £500. Cakebread suffered burns to hands feet and shoulders.
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Melbourne
A. W. Cakebread
Cakebread
Appeal Court Cuts Damages in Sun Shine Roof Case
London profit row reports the Appeal Court reversing a jury verdict awarding £98,550 against Austin Motor Company for alleged misuse of confidential information linked to the Sun Shine roof patent. The court substitutes a nominal sum of £400 in favor of the Investors of the Sun Shine roof, with no costs awarded, despite total costs exceeding £15,000.
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Umecorner
London
Austin Motor Company
Ronneeton
Temperature Record For Yesterday
The high reached 88 degrees with a low of 68.2 degrees by 8.30 a.m. The 24 hour period ended at that time, reflecting warm conditions and a mild morning following the prior day.
Good Friday Services Planned in Port Pirie Town
Port Pirie Ministers Fraternal announces two united Good Friday services. At 9:30 a.m. Rev T W Fraser will lead the Congregational Church service with Rev E A Goldsworthy delivering the address, while Rev J J Kilmartin will preside at Solomontown Methodist at 11 a.m. Pastor D J Reekie will conduct the Solomontown liturgy. In St Barnabas Church Solomon Town the 9:30 a.m. service will include Fr. Baker reading St John's Passion account. The Three Hours devotion begins at noon, and evening prayer is at 6 o'clock. Offerings go to House of Mercy at Walkerville.
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Port Pirie
United Services
T. W. Fraser
Congregational Church
E. A. Goldsworthy
J. J. Kilmartin
Solomontown
D. J. Reekie
St. Barnabas
Ghuren
Whisky and wine shipment for overseas voyage
A cargo of over 20 000 gallons of Australian whisky valued at £50 000 will be loaded aboard the Mariposa for America tomorrow. The lint will also carry 200 cases of wine and a sample consign ment of 1 000 roses of high quality dry and sparkling wines.
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Melbourne
Wednesay
America
Nate Shisky
Personal notes from Port Pirie locals move to Melbourne and Pirie shifts
Miss V V Sudkamp of Port Pirie Local Court notices will travel to Melbourne tomorrow for an annual leave. Miss J Bailey, formerly in charge of the late Mr A R Bosworth’s showroom, joins Presis Limited and will run the showroom from today. Mr Chesterman of A Noble and Son stays at Central Hotel. Mr Wallin of Shell Company arrived yesterday and stays at Central Hotel. Mr Pepe of Waltons Limited left Pirie yesterday. Mr H W Lunn arrived in Pirie on Tuesday and stays at the Royal Exchange Hotel. Rev A T Strange of Swampton Methodist Church, who was a patient at Narra Private Hospital, is recovering and may leave in about nine weeks. Mr J Zoh, ex-proprietor of Free Mason’s Hotel, Adelaide, returns after more than a decade away, taking over the Family Hotel lease on Elon Street and moved in yesterday.
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V. V. Sudkamp
Port Pirie
nMce
Pirie
Melbourne
Shell Company
Central Hotel
Pepe
Waltons Limited
Me. H.W. Lunn
Sntirie
Royal Exchange Hotel
A. T. Strange
Smawtown Methodist Church
Narma
Mr. Strange
J. Zoh
Freemason's
Pirie Street
Adelaide
Joh
Elon Street
Frenchwoman Ermine Huot Sentenced to Two Years Gaol
Paris reports Ermaine Huot aged 45 once linked to wealthy and titled men was found guilty of attempted murder in the March 1933 Causeret affair. The jury found Humidity by imprudence not intent, despite alleged remorse and moral scandal surrounding the case.
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Paris
Ermaine Huot
Jean Causeret
Rhone
Althanen
Causeret
Ehliaren
Questann
Enault
Trade Increase Between Australia And Great Britain Reported
Canberra reports December statistics show Australian merchants trading with England rose by £2.93 million over the previous year. A taxation reform and state cooperation plan are outlined to simplify laws and improve uniformity. Prime Minister Lyons says foreign restrictions boosted Australian demand, with estimates of a 25 percent gain and up to two million pounds more exports. Bruce credits national progress and efficiency.
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Canberra
Great Britain
Tom England
Sydney
Weilnesd
Lyons
Pas
S. M. Bruce
Australia
Graf Zeppelin Atlantic Service Plans Regular Routes
Navigator Commander Eckensz announces complete plans for a regular trans Atlantic airship service. New routes connect Central Europe to Rio de Janeiro and North America to tie the Dutch East Indies, forming a triangle linking Europe and the Americas.
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London
Eckensz
Graf Zepfein
Europe
Rio de Janeiro
North America
Dutch East Indies
North
South America
Ruth Chatterton Separated From Husband Amid Divorce Plans
Hollywood report states Ruth Chatterton and George Brent are separating with immediate divorce plans. The special Cabies note mentions Chatterton, famed actress, announcing the split and steps toward dissolution of marriage.
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Ruth Chatterton
Recorder
Farewell to Rev and Mrs Lade at Crystal Brook event
A farewell social for Rev Norman Lade and his wife were held in Crystal Brook Methodist Sunday school hall with speeches from local pastors and guild leaders. The choir presented a gift to the couple, and items were performed by several Misses Story Venning and others.
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Norman
Lade
Crystal Brook Methodist
P. Nl
Giles Wan
Nm. Story
Guents
H. Venning
Crystsl Brook Church
P. Oh. Giles
Crystal Brook Church
Kelly
W. PF. Nichalls
H. Pavy
Linsters
R. Story
Narridy Choir
W. Hanson
Narridy Church
M. Weston
Ladies Guild
T. J. Kelly
Women's Christian Temperaner Vale
H. Wiliams
Youn
Timekeepers' View at Port Pirie Meeting on Memorial Oval
At the Port Pirie Football Association annual meeting Mr E A Parr urged better facilities at Memorial Oval after spectators crowded the officials' box, blocking view during a match. The secretary was instructed to interview the town clerk on the matter.
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E. A. Parr
Proprietary
Port Pirie
Propriety In Court Propriety In Court
Adelaide Wednesday reports a protest over military methods used by Public Service Commissioner L C Hunkin during cross examination in an Industrial Court case. Counsel Mayo KC alleged the commissioner placed unfair stress on witnesses and that officers have no chance of preferment unless officials comply with rulings.
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Adelaide
L. C. Hunkin
Mayo, KC
Hunkin
Public Service
Mr. Mayo
Unclear excerpt on commissioner recommendation unfolds
Fragmentary text discusses a commissioner and propriety questions. It mentions a deputy commissioner and taxations, with a reference to military issues and a witness testifying about answers. The readability is limited and detail is sparse.
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Taumgest
Lefiie
Centenary Air Race Accepts London Pilot for Race
Victor Smith, a young London airman based in Cape Town, has accepted an offer from an American syndicate to pilot a sine equipped with a British Centenary air race aircraft. The event marks a milestone in aviation history with international participation.
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Gape Town
Victor Smith
London 10 Bape Town
Aurrican Synuicate
Improving City Baths Adelaide Plans Revealed
Adelaide city baths overhaul proposed by Charles Bastard and partner envisions four two story balconies sunlit pools diving boards and new chlorinating heating plant. They aim to privately raise 18000 for the remodel while seeking a long lease if capital is secured. council may consider support despite initial reluctance.
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Adelaide
Charles
Adelite City
Jay walking crackdown eyed by Adelaide council
Police effort to educate the public on safe street crossing failed and direct supervision was withdrawn. The Police Commissioner’s report to Adelaide City Council is expected to propose penalties. The council aims to deter jay walkers in the interests of road users, likely restoring penalties.
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Adelaide
Adelaide City Counci
Wonthaggi Facing Ruin Seeks Menzies Aid on Mine Standstill
A deputation from Wonthaggi town and the Miners' Union met Railways Minister R. Menzies to press for ending the coal mine stoppage. They warned 75 per cent of local business could fail if the strike continued, noting rail freight losses and four weeks of halted miners’ work. The minister offered to consider pit committees but condemned the strike as misguided and unlikely to succeed.
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Melbourne
Wonthaggi State
Miners’ Union
R. Menzies
Mir. J. McVicars
Spion
Try
Uloers
Inven
Strike Fever in America Sparks Labor Tensions
Washington reports mounting frustration among works unions amid threatened strikes in coal and railway sectors. A 2704 worker walkout at New Jersey shipyards halted nine war vessel constructions while joblessness stays near 11.375 million nationwide.
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Washington
New Jersey
Road over Butler's Bridge Reopens After Six Weeks
The Butler's Bridge road, closed for six weeks for repairs, will reopen today to traffic as repairs are completed and the crossing resumes normal service. Local officials urged motorists to watch for lingering work zones and expect minor delays near the bridge.
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Butler's Bridge
Unity Efforts Underway By Australian Labor Parties
Labor leaders in Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia push for a special conference to review divisions within the Australian Labor Party. President AL J. Ghirey and secretary McNamara urge unity and warn against punitive resolutions. Easter NSW conference views aim to bridge gaps and prevent further disruption within the party.
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Melbourne
Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
Labor Party
AL J. Ghirey
Wielorien Alp
McNamara
ALP
Metropolitan Council
Intersted
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Byrd Expedition
Antarctic
Japan
Pirie Court
Gang
Sean
United Church
Barnabas' Church
Whisky and Wine
Overseas
Mariposa
Ganberra
EMANO
Graf Zeppelin
Atlantic
Rev
Mrs, Lade
Memorial Oval
L. G. Munkin
Smuinigsionee
Jay
Onian
Butler's Bridge Road
LABOR
Prests Limited
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