Pirie YMCA year’s activities report at annual meeting
The Pirie YMCA branch held its annual meeting at Gertrude Street, reporting a tough year with unemployment affecting renewals. J Retchford was re-elected president, alongside officers and board members. Membership rose from 48 seniors to 115 by mid year, with November peaking at 150 across seniors, intermediates, juniors, and school boys. Overdrafts and donations featured in the financials, and the Ladies Auxiliary staged several social events, ending with continued notes on future plans.
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Inte Pirie
Younes Men's Christian Assoriatin
Aswosinton
Gertrude Street
J. Retchford
Ehase
Secreters
Iivad
YMCA
H. D Leonard
B. Hobinson
J. Hetelford
Meskie
Lawry
PL l
Prownice
Ar. A
Mactin
Son
E. Arnold
Nim
W. Ulrik
A. J. Martin
E. Hy Urern
G. J.koard
B. Robinson
Cotes
Lempor
A. Edwards
Tmlc.a
Mem Berati
United Opposition Groups Rally Behind Lyons in Australia
In Melbourne Tasadas representatives from Nawonn Federadn All for Australia League United Country Party Australian Womn s National League and Young Nationalist Association met to unify against the Federal Government. Mr Lyons urged parties to set aside minor differences for a common national effort, praising his leadership and calling for a broad united front to restore Australia s prosperity. The conference adopted resolutions and named Henderson as chairman with Ricketson secretary pro tem, signaling a new United Australian movement and a Central Council meeting next Monday to shape policy.
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Melbourne
Tasadas
Nawonn Federadn
All For Australia League
United Country Party
Australian Womn
National League
Young Nationalist Association
Lyons
Saihering
Australia
Whirl
Kingsley Henderson
All For Australian League
J. G. Latham
J. A. Lyon
Labor Party
United Austral
K. A. Henderson
Wisiman
S. Ricketson
Central Council
Seamen's Union considers general strike in Melbourne
Militant section of the Seamen's Union in Melbourne held a meeting and carried two resolutions urging a stopwork meeting on Friday to decide whether to order a general strike in protest against a ten percent wage cut. All branches in the commonwealth except Newcastle approved the plan, risking a four hour shipping halt.
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Melbourne
Seamen's
Uni
Commonwealth
Newcastle
Highway Robbery on Melbourne Road Near Traralgon
Indian hawker Abul Bluch was robbed of £79 on the Melbourne road near Traralgon. Two men jumped from a motor car, assaulted him, took his money, then tied his legs and drove away.
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Melbourne
Traralgon
Abul Bluch
Bluch
Port Lincoln Protest Over School Salute Motion
A Port Lincoln meeting on Sunday opposed saluting the Rag and expelled a motion brought by Rev. A Baker Anglic an. Church leaders and empire groups condemned the move as unworthy and disloyal with calls for loyalty oaths, while Baker argued the salute reflected narrow nationalism and placed God secondary to education. The town council and many citizens demanded an inquiry into the action.
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Mekls
The
League of Empire
W. Bennett
Te Empire
Port Lincoln
Aday
Dla Setion
Nev
Baker
Artion
Wali
God
Law Reform Bill expands district court powers and solicitor recall
The Law Reform Bill moved in the Legislative Assembly aims to lower litigation costs by increasing District Court powers and removing the barrister and solicitor distinction. It provides for policing de minimis sentences and sets up a fund to cover claims against failing solicitors. The bill requires country cases to be heard locally where possible.
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Melbourne
Safeblowers Steal £2000 From Public Works Office
In Auckland on a Tuesday a break in at the Public Works Department camp in the Urewern district led to a safe being forced and £2000 stolen. The money was intended for the workers. Police investigate as authorities describe the heist as a bold burglary.
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Auckland
Pubic Works Department
Urewern
Wintry Weather Delays Cause Heavy Night Showers
The report notes a harsh winter with intermittent heavy showers overnight. Weather conditions disrupted activities as gusts and rain persisted, leaving streets slick and crowds cautious about the frigid evening.
R101 Inquest Finds Accidental Death Verdict
London coroner returns verdict of accidental deaths after R101 disaster. Experts cite loss of pass in very bumpy weather as cause.
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London
Londoner builds a miniature railway masterpiece at home
Three years after a crippling disease forced him homebound, Henry Devin, a London riner, created a detailed model railway occupying a hundred yards of track. A eight foot bridge weighs 23 tons and six electric engines pull trains under a switchboard controlled central system with signals and signal boxes, all enabling precise speed and operation control.
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Henry Devin
London
Devin
Fatal mistake ends in fine for poison disinfectant sale
In Willismstown Court the grocer and chemist were fined £2 each plus costs after selling poison disinfectant to a lighthouse keeper Charles A. Meyers on Clifty Island. Meyers, suffering toothache, mistook the disinfectant for wine and drank it, dying before help arrived. Evidence showed Sidney Eva admitted selling 10 Helsby Twist to Meyers, who received it with other goods from grocer Twist.
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Melbourne
Charles A. Meyers
Clifty Island
Willismstown Court
Meyers
Sidney Eva
Twist
Shipping pools threaten thousands of jobs in UK lines
Industry voices warn that six major British liner groups plan coordinated sailings to cut competition costs. The move could slash crews as ships are consolidated, sparking fear of mass unemployment across the Atlantic trade. Government aid to Cunard for new super liners adds to calls for national policy on rationalisation.
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Lisarian
Cunard
All Star
Allangie
Tramsport
White Star
Galladian Pacific
Anchor
Weekly Post
Frezen
Cutford
Cupar
Lg Iery
Veut Aey Camesauus
Tanble
Jines
Liverpool
Southampton
London
Gasmow
Cunard Company
Somehoay
Atlantic
Capital 5
Australian Actor Paul Longuet Stars in Payment Deferred
London critics applaud Australian actor Paul Longuet in the juvenile Henry Jadin role at SiDames Theatre, praising his performance despite a rough start.
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London
Paul Longuets
Jadin He
Kama
Sidames’ Theatre
Arbitration Court reduces copper miners wages in dispute
The Full Arbitration Court ordered wage cuts for copper miners at Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company. Station hands face reductions, and an appeal by the defendants over a 10 percent cut was dismissed. The court cited production costs and current prices in Mount Lyell products. A 40 percent reduction was noted as recently ordered.
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Melbourne
Mount Lyer Mining and Railway Company, Ltd
Mount
Lycileve
Dethridge Silt Cin Court
Mount Lye
Drake-Brockman
Dethridee
Hackerhs
Dethrotne
Concert for Blind charity at Institute Hall in Pirie
A benefit concert for the Royal Institution for the Blind is planned at Institute Hall Pirie. Metropolitan artists Linda Wall James Miley Myrold Haymind and others will perform violin saxophone singing and strings to raise funds. Admission buttons cost 4/0 with reserved seats available.
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Dudienes Ig
Institute Hall
Royal Institution For the
Mind Institution
Linda Wall
Adelaide
Sopronoa
James Miley
I the Blas
Excelator
Collins’ Meals
Hi Aselstinge Eitizens
Slaughtermen Strike Continues in Melbourne
In Melbourne a 500 strong mass meeting of slaughtermen and their laborers rejected returning to work after a wage cut. They demand restoring the old wage of £6 and appointed a committee to work with the Meat Industries Union. The conference with employers proposed abandoning the Wages Board system, which the employers declined, warning that prolonged strike weakens their bargaining position.
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Melbourne
Meat Industries Union
Victorian Unemployed Numbers Rise After Relief Funds Deplete
Figures released today show 34,174 unemployed in the week, an increase of 932 from last week. The rise stems from the approach of winter and the near exhaustion of funds for government relief work.
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Melbourne
Hayes
Rr Aureau
Wniter
Lang Campaign Touring Party Heads to Adelaide
The South Australian branch of the Australian Labor Party reports that NSW Chief Secretary Gosling, joined by Aldridge and Cazzarini, will visit Adelaide to advance the Lang campaign. They are scheduled to arrive in Adelaide on Saturday.
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Adelaie
Howard
New South Wales
Gos iHing
Messia Aldriaxe
Cazzarini
Msi
Adelaide
Lang
Adeltide
Panic Subsides At City Banks As Customers Return
Panic subsides as fewer than 100 people queued outside the Government Savings Bank this morning for withdrawals. Commonwealth Bank operations return to normal and normal business resumes across financial institutions.
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Melbourne
Government Savings Bank
Commonwealth Bank
Otalisator to Debut in Metropolitan Area on June 17
It was announced today that the otalisator will be used for the first time in the metropolitan area on June 17. Arrival of intricate parts from England will enable agents to have it in working order for the Epsom meeting on that date.
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Melbourne
England
Weather Warnings Rise as Rain Expected in Adelaide Area
More rain predicted for Adelaide region with widespread showers likely Friday. Eyre Peninsula reports flooding from heavy falls with several towns recording falls well over a half inch, prompting warnings.
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Adelaide
Eyre
Matrimony's danger in twenty fifth year, says German expert
A German psychologist warns that marriage enters its riskiest phase around the twenty fifth year. He notes neglect is common when one partner becomes overly devoted to children, sidelining the other spouse. The insight reflects concerns about balance and long term commitment.
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Tage Wageris
Cecar Na Vand
Hoover Urges World Business Leaders to Push Disarmament
President Hoover appealed to 1000 delegates from over 40 nations to press statesmen for disarmament. He framed it as a moral victory and a remedy to postwar economic distress. He blamed lingering wartime legacies for hindering cooperation and urged constructive action by business leaders.
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United Services
Washington
Hoover
Inter
Hooter
Rough Wrestling World Title Bout in Montreal
World title match in Montreal ends controversially as Strangler Lewis loses on a foul after a brutal 32 minute affair with opponent Ponwilp Neesuse. Lewis builds advantage with headlocks, Be left dazed, French referee intervenes to suspend action, match resumes and ends with bleeding, teeth marks and a ruling by the Boxing Commission awarding the bout to the other fighter.
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United Service
Montreal
Monslay
Strangler
Lewis
Alout
Stack trio aims for London to Constantinople record
Neville Stack and Mandy arrive at Heston by air from Constantinople in just over 15 hours, breaking an outward run record from Limone to Constantinople. They expect to set a round trip record to Austria and back, noting efforts to beat delays from monsoon conditions in the Far East.
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Londay
Mandy
Nessile Stack
Heston Aerodrome
Constantinople
Limone
Austria
Indies
Pirie Football Association Meeting Adjourned
In the absence of key figures the Pirie Football Association meeting scheduled for last night was adjourned to tomorrow night.
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Delomiten
Pirie Football Association
Opening matches spark season as teams prepare
Enthusiasm runs high as Jadzing anticipates a strong season. Practice games have started with Georgetown beating Gledstone by four points but both sides still finding form. Next Saturday’s schedule features Ascade facing Poop kickoff and Cistone visiting Jamestown under Mr Zabrinich. Solomontown and Wie rahra enter the Associaon, with Georgetown looming and Mr R Horne umpiring Koolumga. The matchups promise fairly even flames as parrots chatter about the season’s start.
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Jadzing
Varios
Cistone
Jamestown
Zabrinich
Solomontown
Wierahra
Associaon
Georgetown
R. Horne
Koolumga
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LAW Reform
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