Redhill Line Extension Talks Amid Railway Deadlock
In Adelaide on Thursday Acting Premier G Ritchie and Railways Minister F Hudd arranged a Melbourne meeting with Interior Minister Peterson on April 5 to discuss the Redhill Port Augusta railway deadlock. Government anxiety follows Acting Prime Minister Earle Page's House reply. Federal authorities dispute the need for South Australian Parliament consent before proceeding. A proposed letter to the State Government outlines a full 1925 agreement, plus an alternative plan including a broad gauge extension with the state bearing Pirie to Red Hill costs.
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Adelaide
G. Ritchie
Canberra
F. Hudd
Peterson
Interior
Melbourne
Redhill
Port Augusta
Earle Page
J.L. Price
House of Representatives
Pace
Price
Commonwealth
Paterson
Jth
South Australia
Pirle
Kalgoorlie
Pirie
Desires of Farmers Bankrupt Act Amendment
The Australian Federation of Wheatgrowers conference at Melbourne urged the Commonwealth Government to unify handling and marketing of wheat and ship chartering under one administration subject to a growers ballot. It pressed for machinery support, a Bankruptcy Act amendment to preserve 19 percent of machinery value, banking system inquiry, equitable treatment of secured and unsecured debts, tax reductions, and lower mortgage rates. The next conference was set for Melbourne.
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Melbourne
Australian Federation of Wheatgrowers
Iso
Lepers Run Amok In New Zealand Transport Stabbing
Six lepers being moved from Cook Island to Makogal Pili leper station ran amok. One man stabbed three fellow patients with a Mile knife, injuring two seriously. Authorities restrained the assailant and continued transport under guard.
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Avereland
N.Z
Cook Island
Makogal
Pili
Ingenious Escape Ties Deserter S Exit to Melbourne
In Adelaide a police raid on a ship seeking an alleged deserter ends with the young man escorted to Melbourne last night. Four years earlier in New South Wales two men faced pistol counts after an escape via a narrow food hatch. One prisoner used a rope from a mat to drop to ground, aided by a larger companion. The escaping inmate was believed to have traveled on a steamer from Port Kembla and hid beneath coal on a vessel searched at Port Adelaide. Det Bourke later uncovered the man’s history after his Adelaide arrest. His wife and children bade him farewell at the City Watchhouse before his return to New South Wales.
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Adelaide
Melbourne Express
New South Wales
Sydney
Port Kembla
Port Adelaide
Det. Bourke
Lancashire
City Watchhouse
Grimmett the Destroyer takes seven for 20 in Murwillumbah
Grimmett dominated the Tweed River match at Murwillumbah for Waddy's team, taking seven wickets for 20 runs. Guest claimed the remaining three for 21 as Tweed River were dismissed for 103.
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Sydney
Murwillumbah
Grimmett
Waddy
Tweed River
Guest
Tweed
German Japanese Trade Delegation Under Scrutiny
Berlin reports indicate German technicians sent to Japan as a trade delegation studied Japan's military and naval strength and any secret war treaties. Officials worry Jewish propaganda claims could trigger a Japan arrest, risking diplomatic ties and mutual trade while the emissaries pursued business aims only.
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Berlin
Japan
Germany
Weather Notes From Yesterday and Overnight
Yesterday's high reached 85 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 8:30 am at 57.5 degrees. The brief report records the temperature range observed in the local area.
Tariff Changes Prompt Broad Duty Shifts Across Goods
The morning sees major and minor customs duty alterations. Immitation camel hair cloth, coats, trousers, vests, dresses, and hats face varied rates. Wool and silk items, children’s and adult garments, and agricultural implements also adjust. Some reductions accompany select increases, with British preferential changes gazetted.
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Chicren
New Customs Schedule Tabled By Australian Tariff Board
In Canberra the Tariff Board's 23 reports informed a new Customs schedule tabled by Minister of Customs Mr White. It proposes increases and reductions under the British Preferential tariff and general rate, with main duty cuts on apparel, socks, agricultural implements, machines, and motor body panels. The Excise tariff adds a two year compulsory maturation for whisky. The government says the tariff protects ancient industries while enabling importation of certain goods not economically made locally. The concession on pressed metal panels follows the Tariff Board majority report and Lord Naf’s representations during his visit to Australia.
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Canberra
Tariff Board
House of Representatives
White
Commonwealth
Tt Fs
Lord Naf
Australia
Visitor praises country role in state growth in Pirie
Victoria Reynolds, a journalist from Truth, visits Port Pirie and urges city residents to recognize the country’s contribution. She notes Pirie’s strong smelters, daily paper status, and growing commercial travel, and commends local girls as self confident. Reynolds urges centenary efforts to include country centres and attract back former residents.
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Victoria Eyabiaa
Pirlene
Barrier Mote
Reynolds
East
Australia
Port Pyrie
Sydney
Pirie
Miss Reynolds
Adelaide
Barter Hotel
Pirte
Anzac Day Services to Include Dawn and Later Ceremony
In Pirie this year two Anzac services are planned with dawn observance and a second ceremony at 44 am on Anzac Day. The Pirie branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League discussed methods to broaden attendance, noting past dawn turnout around forty and considering a Sunday afternoon service to accommodate older attendees and those unable to attend dawn.
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Pirie
Anzac Way
Fea
Heturned Sailors and
Imperial League
Memorial Hall
P. E. McMahon
H. A. de la Rue
A. T. Stranze
F. W. Schulze
H. J Edwards
A. ©. Footner
Anzac Bay
Footner
Edwards
G. Manser
Manger
League
Senate suspends Dunn and Rae after sharp exchange
In a heated Senate session the adjournment of the House was discussed over government delay in developing Newnes shale oil. Sir George Pearce accused Dunn of a craven mind and a sewer like mind. Rae offered to be suspended too as the motion passed and both men left the chamber.
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Sen
Dunn
Newnes
Sir George
Australian trade aid delegates push for new duties
London reports disturb Australian export restrictions anger shipping firms face abrupt cancellations of refrigerated cargoes and losses on the voyage home. Wheat shipments strain steamers, high freight rates bite. Delegation seeks British government support to end quotas and restore trade.
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London
Tapeka
Snell
Australia
Will of Sidney Myer Lodged in Probate Office
The will of the late Sidney Myer was filed in probate today. He had anticipated the Wall Street crash by repatriating a large NY shareholding, avoiding losses and benefiting from the exchange. Shortly before death he refused life insurance plans costing £28,000 annually, potentially yielding £500,000. No provision for personal servants, but they are believed to have benefited.
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Melbourne
Sidney Myer
Censorship of Books Sparks Adelaide Debate
In Adelaide a government move to uphold book censorship drew criticism. Prof Porteous of Adelaide University argued that Britain allows many serious works Australia bans, while F G Davidson of the Adelaide Circulating Library committee supported banning Communist texts but opposed broader censorship as practiced.
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Adelaide
Porteous
Adelaide University
Britain
Australia
F. G. Davidson
Committee of Adelaide Circulating Library
Labor Members Protest Over Export Restrictions
Australian deputy leader Mr. Porde denounced export restrictions as retrogressive and unjust. He warned the policy would ruin thousands of Australians and criticized Britain for unfair trade deals and broken Ottawa assurances. Acting Prime Minister Dr tarle Page deplored the motion as reckless.
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Canberra
Porde
Pederal Labor Party
House of Representatives
Australia
Great Britain
Forde
Britain
Ottawa
Fords
England
Russia
Tarle Page
Prime Sin- Inter
Unemployed Protest In Victoria Government Crisis
Unemployed groups plan an interview with Lord Hustingfeld governor of Victoria to press for a stable government amid a strike over sustenance allowances. The stance was announced by A Mook secretary of the Trades Hall Council after a meeting of striking workers.
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Melbourne
Lord Hustingfeld
Victoria
Dlakna
A. €. Mook
Trades Hall Counc
Tolan Loses Races in Australia Before American Return
Eddie Tolan suffers a trio of defeats in exhibition races at a Monterey event in Australia before his Saturday voyage to America. In 45 yards, Tolan finished behind T L Roberts and Barker, with Roberts winning by a yard in 4 5 seconds. In 120 yards, Roberts again beat Barker and Tolan by a yard and a half.
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Melbourne
Australia
America
Monterey
Eddie Tolan
T. L. Roberts
Ns.w
E. Tolan
Barker
Vis
Fr. Barker
Tolan
Labor Sneers At Allies In Victorian No-Confidence Debate
Victorian Legislative Assembly resumed debate on the Country Party no confidence motion. Labor backed the motion while demanding a Country Party Ministry aligned with Labor goals. The session ended with a government defeat of 40 to 3, suggesting a Country Party government may form the next day.
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Melbourne
Victorian Legislative Assembly
Country Party
McKenzie
Labor
Personalities and Departures Tied to Pirie Community
Mrs G E S White ends her Pirie stay with a tennis friendship and crystal vase gift. Capt H J Blair, Pirie wharf superintendent, leaves for Melbourne to assume new duties. Mrs G Leverington recovers at The Terrace after a serious operation. Local arrivals and departures at Royal Exchange Hotel include Mr W E Conroy and Mr L Brown. Naval and Returned Services groups gather for a memorial. Kathleen Archer-Brooks leaves Pirie, while Mr W Walters is discharged from Pirie Hospital.
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G. E. Leverington
the Terrace
Pirie Hospital
T. Maxwell
Breage Street
Howetown
Moonta Bay
Rome
Royal Exchange Hotel
W. E. Conroy
Adelaide
L. Brown
F. Goode
Pirie
Judgment Reserved in Adelaide Firm Appeal
The Supreme Court Chief Justice allowed an appeal by W., Thomas and Co. Ltd. of Adelaide against a lower court decision in Port Augusta. The case involved P. Welk and Sons dairy traders, with the company seeking £273 7s 8d plus interest for goods sold in February 1930, after a partnership dissolution. The court held £173 14s 4d due after partial payments and entered judgment against all three defendants for that amount.
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Adelaide
Supreme Court
W., Thomas and | Co., Ltd
HG. Nesbit
Lora Court
Port Augusta
Sidney Welk
P. Welk and Sons
Nesbit
Parl Welk
Theodore Roosevelt Welk
A. Prisby Smith
Romilly Harry
Ross
C. L. Abbott
C. A. Mannan
Port Pirie
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Mr. Price
Me G. Ritchwe
W.S.W
Victoria Reynolds
ANZAC
Piri
Senate
George Pearce
Will OF Sydney Myer
Fortune of Insurance Companies
Argyle
MacFarlan
New Country Party
Dunstan
United Australia Party
McDonald
Bond
Cotter
Lab
Ional
Country and
Labor Party
Independenta
G. E. S. White
Railway Club
H. J. Blair
Adelaide Steamship Company
Blair
Im Piite
G. A. Longhurst
Nestle and
Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company
Mr. K. Boon
Commercial Bank
Imperial
M. Tengley
M. J. Edwards
Waltera
Concord
Kathleen Archer-Brooks
Daisy Street
Solomontown
Hota
W. Walters
Aeon
Pirle Hospital
Dahlénbirg
Mount Gul
Returnedpital
Prests Limited
Manchester
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