Mayoresse leads push for Pirie maternity ward meeting
The Pirie town debate gathers pace as Mayoress Mrs W H Threadgold plans a mass meeting next week to press government support for a maternity ward at the Pirie hospital. Key local women and groups back the drive, with organizers aiming for an afternoon gathering to maximize attendance and impact.
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Pirie
W. H. Threadgold
Inpur
Atlas
Threesgold
Mabk
Recorder
P. F. Somerset
Mothers and Babies’ Health Association
Country Women's Association
Russian Alliance Advocated by Victorian Communist Leader
At a Legacy Club luncheon Mr J D Slake president of the Victorian Branch of the Communist Party urged an alliance with the Soviet to deter aggressors. He cited reports of weak Soviet defense and claimed a giant road system could move 1000 men and machines from Moscow to western Russia in hours.
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J.D. Slake
Communist Arty
Legacy Club
Weslkmess
Moscow
Russia
Factions Address Conference in Sydney Labor Talks
Delegates from Heffron Lang and Labor factions met at an inter state Labor Party conference in New South Wales. The Heffron group was admitted to present its case. A long debate was expected with a decision due tomorrow night at the earliest. The Lang Party’s proposed terms for negotiation were disclosed, proposing that the Lang Party name a first choice and the Heffron or related factions align accordingly. The conference was adjourned until tomorrow.
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New South Wales
Labor Party
Noteen
Lang
Lang Party
No Badge Sale for Kuitpo Denied by Pirie Council
Pirie Council refused a request from Rev S Forsyth to permit a street badge sale in Kuitpo Colony. Ald Davis moved that Forsyth be informed the council cannot grant the request as limits on street collections were already set and adding Kuitpo would require reopening existing permissions. Threadgold noted Forsyth’s courteous visit and that limited collection days remain 10 to 12 yearly, with a chance if a current collector drops out.
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Piri Town
Kuitpo Colony
W. H. Threadgald
Ald. Davis
Forsyth
Kuitpo
Pirie
Threadgold
Tire
Trad Brea
Bist
Forsythight
Abattoirs Area Poll Public Meeting Considered By Council
Pie Town Council discussed a vote of ratepayers on May 20 to reclaim Pirie as an abattoirs area. A public gathering to explain plan details was suggested, but the mayor stressed fixing the poll date as urgent and a meeting could be arranged later.
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Abattoirs
Council
Pie
Pirie
Thresdgold
Village swallowed by sea after quake at Aikaws village
Aikaws on Japan's Ojika Peninsula was buried by a huge sea following a severe earthquake. About 300 inhabitants are unaccounted for as rescuers search the wreckage and shoreline for survivors.
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Tokio
Aikaws
Ojika Peninsula
Japan
Earth tremor rattles North Adelaide and surrounding towns
A strong tremor struck North Adelaide on Tuesday morning, felt across Port Augusta, Perachilna, Blinman and Motpena Station. The quake rattled windows and furniture, with cracks appearing in stone and brick houses and even cement tennis courts showing fractures. This was the strongest of five shocks felt this year.
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Adelaide
Port Augusta
Perachilna
Blinman
Motpena
Blaze at Port Kembla: Coal Fire at Coke Works
A blaze at Australian Tron and Steel coke works in Port Kembla involves more than 22,000 tons of coal, with a fire over 70 feet high threatening stockpiles. Over 100 workers use nearly two miles of hose to control the inferno and prevent damage to surrounding heaps stored for future operation.
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Sydney
Australian Tron and Steel
Port Kembla
Fragmented Weather and Fire Brigade Report
An untidy OCR fragment notes yesterday's high of 86 and a 24 hour minimum of 37 until 830 am. It mentions Port Kemble Fire Brigade, a shift-based work pattern, and ongoing operations with references to workers and a 'newt ork' amid chaotic wording.
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Port Kemble
Creywids
Ana
Death of Crystal Brook Pioneer Mrs M Twining at 72
Mrs Martha Twining a longtime Crystal Brook resident died in Pirie early yesterday at 72. Born Martha Venning at Mount Barker she moved to Merriton then Crystal Brook 72 years ago with husband John Twining. Survived by three children Clarence J C Twining and Mrs A Hanson plus 18 grandchildren. Funeral to Crystal Brook at 2 this afternoon.
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Pirie
Mra Twining
Merriton
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Seventh Street
Mount Barker
A. Hanson
Broken Hill
Three Air Force Aviators Die In Melbourne Plane Crash
In dense fog over Melbourne an Avro Anson bomber dived into Port Phillip Bay near St Kilda. Pilot Officer K J J Davies and Corporal Gordon Peake died, with a third crew member among the dead. Nine Avro Ansons have been damaged or destroyed in crashes within about a year, with 15 men killed.
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Melbourne
Port Phillip Bay
Bers
RAAF
Riverstone
Ns.w
No. 21 Squadron
Laverton
Jothern
Elwood
Joseph Maxwell
Greta
Ministers Plane Ordered to Save Travel Time
The Federal Government ordered a ministerial aeroplane to shuttle between Canberra and state capitals, says Civil Aviation Minister J. V. Fairbairn. The aircraft will carry six persons and reduce delays caused by waiting for regular flights.
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Melbourne
Canberra
J. V. Fairbairn
Civil Aviation
McKay and Talbot face conspiracy to defraud in Wellington
In Wellington on Tuesday, Gordon Rold McKay and James Arthur Talbot were charged with conspiracy to defraud an insurer of £25,000. They appeared before 4 grand jurors on an indictment alleging interference with insurers and arson. Justice Fair noted the charge implied a scheme to obtain sizable funds, hinting at motives beyond family issues.
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Wellington
Gordon Rold McKay
James Arthur Talbot
Justice Fair
McKay
Wil
Former mounted constable fined in Adelaide court
The Adelaide Police Court fined former mounted constable Stanley Douglas Williams 10 pounds for desertion at Echunga on December 9. It was South Australia’s first such conviction. Williams, once stationed at Echunga, fled December 9 and was arrested in Sydney in March. He sought to reimburse the Police Department 21 pounds to cover the return costs, while creditors claimed 2 in the pound. Four charges of issuing worthless cheques were dropped. Williams testified he arranged funds to cover the cheques when written.
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Adelaide
Stanley Douglas Williams
Echunga
South Australia
Williams
Charie
Echunyi
Nothng
Lnanl
Sydney
E. Travers
Police Department
Ici
Amipossitte
Withou
Sterday
Muirhead
Dix
Willians
Ministers Fly to Melbourne on Sirliner Kurana
The Prime Minister and several ministers travel to Melbourne aboard the Kurana, leaving Canberra due to fog. Minister Holt joins the flight, while Mr Fairbairn reportedly cancels using his own plane, with Mrs Casey accompanying R G Casey in his aircraft.
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Melbourne
Sirliner Kurana
Kerbing plans debated for Alexander Street upgrade
Pirie Town Council considered kerbing the southern side of Alexander Street from Gertrude Street to The Terrace. Engineer Debelle presented two options, jarrah wood kerbing and concrete kerbing, with costs and depths discussed alongside labor savings and impact on footpath use.
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Pirie Town
Alexander Street
Gertrude Street
A. W. Delelle
Survescor
Ald
Reid
Debelle
Ald. Reid
Orien
Ion
Vesna Street
Mosgayen
Whreadgold
Weil
Bombs Found In Lodgings Of Danzig Customs Officers
A German military type bomb was discovered among several devices thrown into the lodgings of customs officers in Danzig. The incident sparks speculation over Poland’s actions to prevent the town’s fall into German hands and its strategic implications.
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Danzig
London
Poland
Germany
Cross-examination reveals details of rival suspects and admissions
In a courtroom transcript, a witness discusses who was admitted to a medical ward and the setup of a downstairs parlor. The exchange covers perceptions of licenses, the presence of four chairs, a table with rings and froth, and whether Baker, Lauritsen, or Dollard were involved. The witness notes no decisive admission from Dollard, while Hamilton is questioned as the licensee.
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J. J. Madiawm
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Pie
LO. Hortop
Vector
Pirie
Jtal
Cotton
Coove
Adelaide
Thalee
Beer Roth Enginedrivers
Firemen's Association
Imba
Wendy
Hamilton
Ucenses
Thyaflton
Casey
Poland Danzig and Britain Russia talks dominate front
Fragmented dispatch details Polish concern over Danzig in Polish German tensions. Britain and Russia reportedly near a military pact while Chamberlain cautions on statements. Other notes include railway accidents, personnel moves, and wartime political maneuvering with multiple named places and individuals.
Murder charge over brutal killing near Tenterfield
Crown Prosecutor described the case as a brutal murder born of lust and greed. Marjory Constance Sommeriad, 35, was found dead on a farm near Tenterfield on February 4. Anna Trevor Kelly, 24, appeared at Armidale Magistrates Court charged with murder and pled not guilty.
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Marjory Constance Sommeriad
Tenterfield
Anna Trevor Kelly
Armidale
Kelly
Sommertad
Sommertadh
Munerinad
Ammae
Evi Fuiners
Japan stalls as China drives costly attack in six month war
London dispatch reports Japan has spent about 2 million pounds daily and tens of thousands of men in six months of Chinese offensive gains. Despite gains, Tokyo failed to seize Canton and Nanchang, with heavy Chinese counterattacks and repulsed attempts on the Han River.
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London
Han River
Hapen
Uae
Uninvited Guests Probe At Liquor Permit Party
Witnesses described a February 13 gathering at Federal Hy Aw hotel where four liquor glasses stood on a table and eight men gathered in side rooms. Officers and licensee Miss Fitzgerald faced questions as investigators sought to identify attendees including John Laurisen Percy Sluker and Thomas Dollard.
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O. Hicks
Adelaide
W. Virgo
Slinger
Wehr
Federal Hy Aw
Shepherd
Linnor
John Lauriisen
Percy Sluker
Wail
Thomas Dollard
Webr
Laury
Teenwee Ter Tollard
Hind Stir Ned
Dollard
Pollard
Miss Fitzgerald
Klute
Wolf
Llown
Canvas Man Helped By Witness At Permit Party
In Melbourne a witness testified about a Federal Cricket and Adolphs club event at a hotel. Casey the barman claimed to have served Dollard and Baker, while others including Lauritsen were discussed. Police observed guests, doors, and a front-door bell as part of the inquiry into the permit party.
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Constanle Wehr
Baker
Melbourne
Federal Cricket
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Sum
Gasey
Sis
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Giles
Mia
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Wehr
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Federal Hotel
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