Hitler seizes unions and banks as Germany tightens rule
Berlin reports Hitler bold move to dominate unions buildings and banks while Fritz Haber resigns as head of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute chemistry division. London notes Irish unionists view Willyer's plan as a masking of dictatorship and plan a Hyde Park protest on May 7.
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Berlin
Hitler
Fritz Haber
Kaiser Wilhelm Institute
London
Herry Willer
Hyde Park
Mount Crawford 3000 Acre Settlement For Unemployed
Adelaide reports a government plan to open 3000 acres near Mount Crawford for workless families. Commissioned by Minister Jeffries the land, largely cleared under relief schemes, is eyed for afforestation as a precursor to farm colonies akin to Hope Forest. The Mount Crawford project aims to be the state’s largest farm settlement for unemployment relief.
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Adelaide
Mount Crawford
Jeffries
Industry and Employment
Te Forest Department
Hope Forest
Mount Crawhand
Stricter Examinations Ahead for Metropolitan Police
London officials pledge tougher screening in the Metropolitan Police annual report. Commissioner Haron Trenoulard criticizes past exams as rudimentary and calls for modern tests to identify capable candidates for higher posts.
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London
Haron ‘Trenoulard
Metropolitan Police
Fareansla
Probable Further Hostilities Reported by Shanghai Note
A Shanghai dispatch says Japanese military authorities warn China to halt operations east of the Luan River or face drastic action. Japanese forces crossed the Great Wall to push Chinese troops beyond artillery range and then withdrew, as Chinese units begin reoccupying the evacuated zones.
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Shanghal
Luan River
Great Wall
Davis Cup Team in England Reach Quarter-Finals
The Australian Davis Cup squad in England advanced to the quarter-finals of the singles championship. Adrian rallied from a 3rd set point to win after a tense finish, overcoming a late match point to secure the match.
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England
Spootnt
Cabite
London
Alls
Toa Haya
Bournemoautt
Adrian Ulat Jisda
Dogred Wieht
Railway outrage in India derails train near Calcutta
A Punjab bound mail train from Calcutta derailed 273 miles from Calcutta early today. Reports say several passengers were killed or injured. Telegraph wires were cut and sabotage is suspected. A second train was halted by falling rocks on the line days earlier, narrowly avoiding collision.
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Calcutta
Mall
Punjab
Empire Ideals Kanbenka Empire Day Speech
J A Lyons Penne Minister addressed schoolchildren at an Empire Day function. He warned that any nation not standing for holiness and justice or allowing doctrines that destroy religious principles would not exist or occupy a place in the Empire, praising the empire’s history and defense.
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Canbenka
Suhoolchldren
J. A. Lyons
Australia
Trade treaties outlined in Canberra debate
In the House of Representatives, Mr Stewart outlined trade treaty provisions with Great Britain Denmark and Argentina. He described import rights and Denmark’s position if a unity scheme is adopted. Britain would limit chilled meat imports to keep prices about ten percent below the Ottawa level.
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House of ‘Representatives
Stewart
Gammerce
Great Britain
Dedmark
Britain
Argénilita
Benjourk
Iniler
United
Kington
Denmark
Ottawa
United Kingdom
Britain and Russia in Delicate Situation in Lords Speech
In the Lords Lord Mounttemple and Earl Glanhope argued for postponing a government visit to Russia citing delicacy amid the Thorn ton and MacDonality case and imprisoned Vickers engineers. Lord Marley objected that British trade pressure harms employment, urging careful handling of Russian relations.
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Cables
London
Lord Mounttemple
Earl Glanhope
House of Lords
Polly
Rusela
Briain
Thornton
MacDonality
Vickers
Butte
Lord Marley
Lord Mountismple
Man Found Shot Inquest Hears Quarrel Over Flowers
A Colac inquest into the death of 23 year old Richard Losin Hudgell, laborer of West Colas, opened Wednesday. He was found shot in the chest on Sunday. His father testified they argued after the son dug up flowers in the garden. They wrestled and the son later returned home in a bad mood and threatened self harm. The inquest adjourned until Friday.
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Bydney
Colactoloy
Richard Losin Hudgell
West
Colas
Sundey
Indies
Beekeeper Attack Kills Archaeologist in Siglampora Cave
Archaeologist Statéham, exploring a Siglampora cave, was attacked by thousands of bees and killed. The incident highlights dangers to researchers in remote sites.
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Calcutta
Statéham
Siglampora
Waterside Workers Picnic Brings Rain Laughter and Delays
A special train carrying more than 1,000 picnickers arrived for the annual Waterside Workers' Federation outing at Crystal Brook. Persistent rain disrupted athletic events, shortened the program, and forced spectators and families to seek shelter under verandahs, with many still making the best of the day despite the damp conditions.
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Ystal Brook
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Hyo Shynes
Crystal Brook
Piculekors
Unlucky Youth Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Melbourne
Eric Charles Clooney twenty year old pastry cook from St Kilda was convicted of manslaughter for a November crash on Chapel Street Prahran that killed Janet Walker aged 52. Judge Winneke sentenced him to 42 months imprisonment but suspended the term on a good behaviour bond for two years. The judge noted Clooney appeared decent but faulted the ill timed driving by an inexperienced motorist on the road.
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Melbourne
Eric Charles Clooney
St Kilda
Janet Walker
Windsor
Chapel Street
Prahran
Court of General Sessions
Winneke
Pum
Taige Winneke
Clooney
Cash and Carry to Open Store in Pirie
Cash and Carry Limited plans a Pirie store at Easton’s site with extensive interior alterations and a new frontage. The manager and staff will be local, with Adelaide goods priced locally and imports handled directly for Pirie.
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Cash and Carry
Pirie
Adelaide
Eepsea Sitamiers
Port Pirie
Cash and Carry, Limited
My. P. W. Hall
Indeoday
Fem
Hs Pirie
Bilen
Easton’s
Txoeph
Tha
Alleralio
Cafelaria
Lie Pivie
Hhe Nilier
Picie
Man Overboard From Antarctic Vessel Lures London
Commander W Carey of Discovery II was lost overboard early Tuesday and drowned before aid could reach him. The vessel had been ill and the voyage to the Antarctic included long distances and many specimens collected aboard.
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London
W. Carey
Discovery IT
Women and Children Bouts at Primary School Meet
The program lists multiple youth events including primary schoolgirl and schoolboy bouts. Notable results show Fue 49 to 4 and 12 to 44 for girls, with winners such as Markham Buchanan McMahon and various mixed age races. Names appear alongside dates, clubs, and participant pairings in a crowded event card.
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M.sullivan
A. Gallashan
Campbell
T, Ley
A. Edwards
Putehin
BR. Mathews
Paviloh
Markham
G. Buchanan
McMahon
J, Markham
C, McManus
Roberts
Mos
Delinghil
Paso
Mag. Sullivan
Hove
Smith
Turner
Wilson
Olrls
McDonigall
Sullivan
Smithiy Eving
W. Mackham
M. O'Sullivan
J. Court
O- McDonald
Moe
Gllaghan
Green
Court
Prandy
Spilivan
Bairstow
M. Dangenfield
M. Ohh
Jensen
Leo and
Blinn
Sealy Witd
Hyde
Matters
Matherson
Calin
Green Joys
Finn
J. Const
S. Hutchins
Masters
Scott
Orchard
Camp
IR. Gout
J. Joynton
A. Wade
Es Gris
Matheson
McDonald
Benn
Royy
Hgourt
GC. Campbell
J. Markham
Martied
Mire
George
Dennis
Speck
Cindies
A. W. Pacey
W.“Bulligan
Irls
Nutherson McDonald
Callaghan
Colonial Sugar Refining reports half year profit rise
In Sydney on Wednesday Colonial Sugar Refining Co Ltd disclosed a net profit of £422,122 for the half year ended March 3 in its balance sheet to shareholders. A dividend of 10 percent plus a 2 percent bonus was declared. Chairman Mr Knox noted Taft Stason’s record and a slight profit rise was expected.
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Sydney
Colonial Sugar Refining Company
Knox
Taft Stason
Postmaster General Paikhill Retains Dictaphone Ban
Arch Gale Paikhill announced that dictaphones for news reception must be discontinued after June 30. He noted a potential reduction in telephone charges due to dictaphones and said the department would study teleprinters, sharing results with newspapers. He emphasized the decision stands, while inviting suggestions.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Arch- Gale Paikhill
Parkhill
Heantie
Hick
Meeting at Trade Hall Moots Unity Plan for Labor Groups
Delegates condemned lack of unity calling workers to demand higher solidarity or risk lost confidence. They urged disbanding Adelaide Trades and Labor Day committees, noting two bodies own the Trades Hall and proposing a single management structure with one secretary for both committees and councils.
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Adelaide
Adelaide Trades and Other Council
Ahauld
Taoh Las
Vin Mf
Prades Mail
Ind
Tudes
Labor Carmell
Gandhi's Fast Appealed To Postpone By Authorities
Cape Town dispatch reports General Smuts appealing to M Gandhi to delay his fasting protest. Officials say Gandhi has made progress toward emancipation of the Untouchables and patience could yield larger reform. Mention of Gandhi's possible early release from Yerqvalla Prison.
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Cape Town
Genera Smuts
M. Gandhi
Gandhi
Yerqvalla
Australian police search for missing 12 year old girl Asta Neill
Police in Cahen Convent Clarence Parr area hunt for Asta Neill aged 12 who vanished from the playground on Friday afternoon. Mr S Neill reports he contacted the convent after learning she was gone. Investigators spoke to several children amid reports a woman may have taken her from the tennis court.
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Adelaide
Asta Neill
Cahen Convent
Clarence Parr
Whalas
Brokdgal Aspeale
Asta
Neill
Tonnis
Restoring Wages Urged by Victorian Railways Union
The Victorian branch of the Australian Railways Union at its annual conference protested the 10 percent emergency wage cut. A deputation to the Government was approved to urge restoration of normal wages and explain the hardship under which workers struggle. The conference warned of the drastic economic impact reducing workers’ purchasing power has on livelihoods.
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Melbourne
Victorian
Australian Railways Union
Doubtful Films See Room For Improvement
Melbourne officials commented on a recent Commonwealth Film Censor report noting there is still room to raise film standards. Chief Secretary MacFarlane questioned how some films passed censorship despite apparent strict rules, warning of a drift toward comparative standards and increased sex suggestiveness in Australian productions.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
MacFarlane
Anable
Mims
Corts
Tims
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