In Port Pirie Farmers Call for Heavier Rain to Start Seeding
Port Pirie district farmers report recent rains of 40 to 50 points but warn that only a strong downpour will enable earnest seeding. South Australian Farmers Union manager L J P Koper says uncertain weather hampers season prospects while beet exports from Port Pirie are projected near 1,029,500 bags for 1930-31 and weekly rainfall totals reach 62 points.
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Wheats
Port Pirie
Wanilarah
Nelshaby
Telowie
P. Koper
P. Koper Cmanager Port Pirie Branch of the South Austeattsn' Farmers’ Union
Royal Warriors
Unclear war toll reported with widespread casualties
Fragmented OCR indicates a large casualty event with over 100 deaths and widespread destruction. References to a government aid response and medical supplies suggest a major disaster affecting many villages and areas. Specific places, dates, and official entities are obscured by garbled text.
Rainfall hits Eyres Peninsula with heavy showers
Monsoonal rain affected Adelalde and Eyres Peninsula with several falls over an inch. Port Elliston reported ten points while Port Lincoln saw five. Moderate falls spread through We North Went Integor and South Coast areas, aiding early sown crops and winter pasture prospects.
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Eyres Peninsula
Copley Slso
Port Elliston
West Uist
Port ‘Lincoln
Integor
Rain Revives Victoria Wheat Sowing After Heavy Fall
The Melbourne area reports beneficial rainfall sweeping Victoria last night and today aiding wheat sowing in southern districts. In Wimmera up to 148 points fell, while the Mallee saw heavy falls benefiting already planted wheat. Forecast indicates more rain to come.
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Victoria
Wimmera
Mallee
Adelaide London Micki Exchange Metals Report
The Australian Mines And Metals Association cites London Micki Exchange quotes for copper lead zinc and related metals in various forms. Copper spot, three months, and best selected prices are listed with changes and tonnages, alongside lead and zinc forward and spot values and standard futures figures.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metals Association
London
Micki Exchange
Liver—stendard
New Chicago Mayor Aims to Restore City’s Reputation
New mayor Anton Cermak, elected in Chicago, pledges to suppress a banned murder trial play and other sensational stories. He says his first act will focus on cleaning up Chicago’s image and helping the city build a better reputation.
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United Service
Chicago
Anton Cermak
Edgar Wallace
Cermak
Explorer Dr Arthur Torrance Dies In Congo Expedition
United Service notes in New York report the drowning of Dr Arthur Torrance age 50 amid a Congo expedition. The group of explorers and scientists included nine notable figures and 150 locals on a journey to visit a local tribe, but roots and floodwaters engulfed their party.
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United Service
New York
Arthur Torrance
Belgian Congo
Torrace
Willy
Cr Ganized
Planning Another Flight by Bert Hinkler
Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler plans a major flight, with details kept secret. Reports suggest a route across the Atlantic to Africa or a Pacific path via Vancouver, Japan, and Australia, but officials avoid confirmation.
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United Service
Tnontu
Wedexdas
Bert Hinkler
South America
South Alantic
Africa
Australia
Vancouver
North Pacific
Japan
Aerial Thrill Ends as Plane Lands Among Barn
A veteran pilot narrowly avoids disaster after an engine failure during a forced descent. The plane lost power, skidded toward a farm and a barn before touching down. Passengers were shaken but all survived with no serious injuries reported.
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Janne
Taylor Tanet Stanly
British Budget Debate Highlights Liberal Critique
In the House of Commons debate Sir Albert Samuel, a Liberal, praised the nation’s strong financial position and sub regional unemployment figures. He argued the Budget shows ample resources to meet future limits and challenged protectionist rhetoric by critics.
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London
Welnessay
House of Commons
Aihbert Samuel
Crystal Brook Hospital Guild fundraiser marks success
Crystal Brook hosts a Ladies' Guild event in the Institute with Mrs M Weslatt as secretary. The program featured Miss Reynolds piano, Miss Pearce elocution, and songs by Mrs Dennis, with stalls for produce and crafts. Winners included Mrs Smart and Mr Laver, raising about £6 for Matron Neindorf and the sick and loyal workers.
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Faulies! Hospital Guild
Mra
Cormwvil
M. Weslatt
Neindam
O'Shaughnessy
Blazing Train In Cairo Sparks Panic On Board
A Cairo train hurtled at full speed as passengers frantically tried to draw the driver’s attention. The engine car raced on despite repeated alarms and wind roaring through the open windows.
Fatal Pledge Ends In Poison Death at Hotel
Heath and Katherine Garrison faced personal crisis after ten days apart when Hartung rejoined them at a hotel. Hartung offered drinks from his flask to Katherine, who drank and died within a minute. The husband had arranged the meeting and later learned of the fatal act.
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Heath
Katherine Garrison
Srwaparer
Leo Hartung
Hartung
Martung
Jand Heth
Abolition Debate Moves in Legislative Assembly
The Attorney General asks the Legislative Assembly to consider a bill to abolish capital punishment as a step toward reform. Debate centers on the moral and legal implications of ending the death penalty.
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Mpney
Thyradas
The
Legislative Assembly
Ody
Jeave
Fine bill at Austral stars Nagel and Hyams in two features
At the Austral Theatre Port Pirie patrons enjoy Conrad Nagel and Jil Hyams in The 131k Chole a mystery set in the East. Also shown is Nest May Gere with Kamion Novarro leading in a swashbuckling adventure and Bela Lugosi as a mysterious inspector in The 13th Ghost a creepy thriller with Indian settings and strong supporting players.
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Jil Hyams
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Kamion
Novarro
Port Pirie
Margaret ‘Nerly
Rosalie Fn Grage
Mias Wycherly
Novarra
Marion Harris
Dorothy Jordan
Navarro
Surprise motion seeks referendum on Senate abolition
In GANBERHA the House of Representations debated abolishing the Senate. Mr Eldridge of the Beasley group moved that steps to abolish the Senate be submitted to voters by referendum at the next election, urging government to bring forward the necessary legislation.
Opposition unity plan floated in Sydney Parliament
In Sydney, T Ti Bayin outlined a unity proposal between the Nationalists and All For Australia League. A joint committee would appoint local organizations with an independent chair to manage street lists and other election tasks in New South Wales. Gavin supported briefing his executive, stressing the Nationalists would keep separate identity.
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Sydney
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All-For-Australia League
Path
Wmter
Paign
New South Wales
Gavin
Finance position discussed in Canberra Senate adjournment motion
Sir George Pearce moved to adjourn the Senate to discuss the government finances. He warned that without a revenue surge or expenditure drop the current year deficit would reach £23,500. The government’s Senator Barnes said the situation could improve, but recovery would be slow. The motion was talked out.
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Canberra
George Pearce
Senate
Senalie Barnes
Supply Bill Passed Through State Houses in May Approval
The supply bill for May, totaling 684,000, was advanced through all stages in both houses of the State Parliament today in Sydney.
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Sydney
Meat workers strike over wages in Melbourne area
Melbourne reports that about 200 members of the Meat Inantry Employes' Union walked off the job in the metropolitan area and Geelong to protest a wage cut. The dispute follows a 10 per cent reduction tied to the cost of living and aims to align with slaughtermen under Arbitration Court awards. A meat shortage is anticipated for several days, with a real test on Monday as supplies run low.
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Melbourne
Wages Board
Iniantry
Cole
Geelonz
Uato
Grelong
Arbitration Court
Students Revolt Against Portuguese Dictatorship
In Lisbon and Oporto students challenge President Camorna's rule. Riots rise as the red flag is raised in Lisbon and police clashes trap students at the School of Medicine. A scaffold collapse in Porto kills one and injures nine.
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United Service
Lisbon
Camorna
Portugal
Aod
Oporto
School of Medicine
Ladies Guild Opens With Pleasant Meeting
A Congregational Hall gathering marked the Ladies' Guild opening on a Wednesday afternoon. The room featured cosmos decorations by Mrs Finch and Mrs Bates. The program included a performance of The Taming of the Shrew and recitations by Mrs Hean and Miss Whitd, with later tea served.
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Ladies' Guild
Finch
Bates
Cyril Jones
Mra Randall
Mrs Hean
Misa Whitd
Cone
Min Gladys Welch
May Day Procession Draws Large Sydney Crowd
It is estimated about 10 000 people will turn out for the May Day procession through Sydney streets tomorrow. Contingents have been formed in all suburbs.
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Sydney
Phar Lap Improves During Stall Stay at Bacchus Marsh
Phar Lap, once unwell, has shown notable improvement in recent days. The horse remains spelling at Bacchus Marsh and will stay there until returning to Caulfield for spring racing.
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Melbourne
Taursday
Phir Lap
Bacchus Marsh
Callifeld
YatalA Prison Third Outbreak Sparks Lockdown
YATALA PRISON faces a third outbreak as inmates refuse work and smash fittings. About 20 prisoners will be charged and likely appear before two justices tomorrow morning amid unrest and limited personal warder hostility.
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Yatala
Convicta
Adelaide
HE. Whittle
Norrow
Tragic double murder and arson near Temora
In Temora area near Topiawn a man and wife were fatally shot at 3 am in their home. The killer then set the house on fire and was found dead in a shed with a bullet wound. A six-year-old child was rescued. Jealousy is cited as motive and police seek the shooter, with photos found including a note reading Nellie, the one I love.
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Sydney
Topiawn
Temora
Fred Co
John Biting
Billings
Iat
Hurrie
Nellie
Air Mail Update from Singapore on Anatra-Britain Route
Air Commodore Kingsford Smith arrived in Singapore with the Anatra Britain air mail unit. He is unsure when he will depart. A Sylner message announced the Calcutta Australia air mail. he said he knows nothing about it and wishes it were true. Vigar, a pilot with the City of Baire, accompanied Kingsford Smith.
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United Service
Singapore
Kingsford Si
Australia
Qalcutta Air Mall
Trun
Vigar
Ralre
Wounded Gangster Legs Diamond Hospitalized in Vancouver
Vancouver police report gangster Legs Diamond remains alive after being wounded. He left the hospital Sunday night with police guards. Authorities say the evicted boxes reveal vast evidence of racketeering and underground activities, risking a long sentence if he recovers.
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United Service
Vancouver
Diamond
Digmond
No Wage Reduction Debate By Henry Ford
United Service DETNOTY reports Henry Ford rejects wage cuts. MP Henry Pordisadas denounces reductions in Ford plants and 5,000 other Ford parts, arguing workers cannot endure a 21 year payoff. The discussion centers on avoiding wage reductions across America and in Ford manufacturing.
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United Service
America
Abor
Henry Pordladas
Planta
Ford
Maint
South Australia Eyes Share of Proposed £2 Million Loan
Premier Hill announced details of a proposed loan plan as part of a £2,000,000 Australian loan. He said SA’s share could reach £725,000 for unemployment relief and £432,000 to assist farmers, with expectations the loan would redeem a state government loan with the Commonwealth Bank. He cautioned the measure would not solve the problem but would help substantially. He noted the Big Three sub-committee’s slow progress and urged nationwide government cooperation for a broad plan to restore Australia’s position.
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Adelaide
South
Hank
Hill
Australia
Mr All
Land line cut during Treasurer speech at Exhibition Building
Adelaide reports a landline cut during a Monday night gathering at the Exhibition Building. The disruption delayed the Treasurer's address briefly as students allegedly planned a covert protest via a hidden speaker under the platform. The ASP secretary involved police and university authorities for inquiry.
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Adelaide
Beta University
Atuitenta
Theodore
Exhibition Building
Fsa
A.S.P
P.P. Wert
Hawan Ark
Xs Criminst
Mercedes Gleitze Avelalde plans long distance swimming base
Thursday she ing planned after water to take up long distance opening while resting. She discussed ambition to study for a pilot's cert and said flying would provide a rest after swimming. Miss Gleitze said she even flew with Sir Men Cobham and will continue swimming for nine more years ending at age 30.
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Mib
Mevreydes
Tize
London
A. Atreni
Australia
Tiettze
Str
Gieitze
Men Cobham
Rabies Warning After Dog Bite Near Metropolis
An unconscious woman named Gilbert Smith, a religious book seller, is believed infected with rabies after a dog bite in the metropolitan area. Police broadcast alerts try to reach her. Pasteur treatment has not yet begun.
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United Service
New York
Metropolis
Gilbert Smith
Apaper
Jan
Pasteur
Lone watcher in Arctic snows aids New expedition reach
In the Arctic, a British survey team led by Mrs Watkins pushes north toward a planned rendezvous with a lone observer and a wirelessless base. Capt Ahtonbere flies toward Greenland aboard a Junkers plane as blizzards hamper contact and travel.
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Arrouuns
Sulesest
Gaurland
Arctte Auris
Gireentana
Iegenwing
Me Courtland
Kewra Seerop
Iertaly
Ahtonbere
Arelie Ateman
Greenland
Junkers
Australian scheme halted by clever woman from Queensland
A 22 year old Queensland woman devised a plan to travel across Australia by ingratiating herself with male travelers in New South Wales Victoria and South Australia. She would claim benefits from hosts and repeat the method with new travellers but was stopped when her scheme failed and she departed toward Victoria. The episode drew police attention as she faced moral questions and possible charges.
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Adelaide
Poties
Queensnd
Australia
Elle
New South Wales
Victoria
Ant
South Australia
Piain
Victoria Son
Invention of the Devil
Archdeacom attacks prohibition citing Servier in a New York line. A defendant claims a Zionist government over Methodist and Presbyterian churches in Washington, pressing religious authority into politics and railing against fanaticism.
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