Police Court case at Pirie hotel ends with fine
In Pirie Police Court the licensee of Family Hotel on Elon Street faced charges for non-excepted persons on premises during prohibited hours. Frank Walter Kerr pleaded guilty as police testified five men emerged from a room at 10 p.m. on April 3 and the saloon was found with smoke as officers sought entry. A £2 fine and a certificate of triviality were imposed. trial details raised objections to irrelevant evidence.
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Ateresting
Pirie
Family Hotel
Elon Street
GJ. Coventry
Sal
Frank Walter ‘Kerr
Evans
C.F. Haman
Kerr
Det. Evans
Oper
Tur
Nodge
Mashan
Amy
Drewot
Huhnan
Gonor
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Coventry
Bannan
Mr. Coventry
Vuns
Vibart
Det
Evame
Vilart
Evens
Hanna
Mr. Mannan
Lalance
Sax
Augenby
Mme. Mauman
Tremloes
Thiana
Hannas
Wannier
Yvans
Honario
Turra
Plalmtift
Plaintitt
Newhers
Newhery
St Torre's
Nis
Tara
Wilntess
Aries
Churchill Criticises Navy Doubts On Battleships
Mr Churchill attacks Navy doubts about battleship value amid questions on expenditure and strategy. He cites Mediterranean air support from Singapore and ships with obsolete aircraft, urging decisive action and highlighting debates over destroyer production and treaty limits.
Youth Shot Dies on Rabbit Hunt Near Gunyah Station
In Wilmington district on Tuesday 18 year old Leslie Farrell was shot while rabbit trapping with companions Walter and Douglas Simns on Gunyah Station. Farrell was struck by a bullet while the party moved through rough terrain and died before a doctor arrived after being taken by motor to Wilmington Hotel. A coroner’s inquest is planned with Kinch preparing a report.
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Wilmington
Ile
8. Robertson
Gunyah Station
Leslie Farrell
Farrell
Walter
Douglas Simns
Guinyah
Wbicty
Sinvus Broilers
Tim
Leeol- Japeeil
Fonthal
G. Damm
Wilmnington
Carrell
Adelaide
Redhill Line Men Sought for Port Pirie Railway
The contractor C D Timms plans to engage 60 men next week for the Redhill Port Pirie section with plant assembled at Met Walaish. Workers will be transported to Reduill, Meghill to set up a camp and offices ahead of a May 8 start. peak staffing expected at 250 men to complete 264 miles of line.
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Redhill
Port Pirie
Port Augusta
C. D. Timms
Met Walaish
Reduill
Meghill
Heahill
Timms
Montis
Une
Extension of training hours debated by Memoriaval clubs
In a civic meeting the Football Association request to extend training hours to Tuesday and Thursday evenings was rejected. councils extended the hours to 7.00 pm with officials to lock gates, while opposition warned of late hours and home time impacts. Debate covered gate locking, caretaker duties, and potential erection of light poles to display club colors.
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JIE Football Association
Eivic
Proprietary
St. Mark's
Melals J
Councls
Tirmuh
Gounell Mlehit
Ald
Davis
Counel
Jeanes
Koes
Joanes
Tonthal Asnacilon
Kroisanes
Nils Davis
Thrvadwald
Dr. Coffey
Cael
Tariff debate stalls schedules amid Senate delay
In Canberra Tuesday the Federal Government faced a reverse on the tariff schedule after Senate debate resumed. Despite appeals from Postmaster-General Mecaelian, the Senate postponed measures increasing duties on cotton goods and apparel. The motion by Sen Payne carried narrowly amid opposition, with claims of unequal protection and potential price impact.
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Senate
Set
Sen
Payne
Bayne
Petfish Gee
Time Hospital inmate and local notices from Pirie region
Mr S Vibart of Family Hotel remains in Time Hospital medical ward. Mr Horace Tapp departs for Broken Hill Monday to join Zinc Corporation staff. Mr W Heath of W Memz and Co returns to Adelaide after hotel stay. Mr R Hill admitted to Pirie Hospital shows slight improvement. Mr FC Barter of Gladstone attends Pirie Local Court. Supt J J Madigan Ambulance Brigade notes St John fundraiser at Llanaby. Mr Coventry of Pirie presides in court yesterday. Mr MW Whittall of Cash and Carry Limited touring branches, will leave Pirie tomorrow. Mr R Jusner of Seventh Street works at Bowden & Son timber mill. absent weeks after injury. Mr Veale injured last Thursday, fingers amputated. improving at Pirie Hospital. Sir George Ritchie and Blackman head to Melbourne for prison talks. Friends of Mrs Tortom Watthearah North School welcome news of son David’s improvement. he remains in Port Pirie Hospital.
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W. Heath
W. Memz and Co
Royal Exchange Hotel
Adelaide
R. Hill
Pirie Hospital
MW. Whittall
Cash & Carry Limited
Virie
R. Jusner
Seventh Street
Thos, Bowden & Son
As Tortom
Watthearah North School
David
Port Virig Hospital
Council Moves to Purchase Four Horses for Pirie
A special committee report to Pirie Town Council proposes buying four horses and disposing of two as advised by the inspector. Plans spark debate on age, veterinary supervision, and a potential horse committee to oversee future acquisitions.
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Pirie Town
Fll
Railway vehicles improvement in progress Adelaide
Large scale improvements to 43 daycars sleepers and hirakevans used on the Adelaide to Melbourne railway are underway at the Tsting ton Workshops. The project aims to speed up, improve safety and comfort, with joint control by the South Australian and Victorian railways and a cost around £23,000.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Tstington Workshops
Earthquake Terrifies Witness in Ambiguous Inquest
Fragmentary OCR describes a scene with an explosion, hospital wards, and a man named John Gavan amid disturbances. References to Medion, Wallin Jottiran, and Jascardile Hospital appear, with a remark about not taking anything. The text is unclear and fragmented.
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Wallin
Dign
John Gavan
Dls
Jascardile
Nantes
Gawk Apes
Thavnarthouse
Thermometer reports 65.2 high as day ends
Yesterday's maximum reached 65.2 degrees while the 24 hour low remains unreported. The city observes a mild but chilly day with light variable winds and clear skies.
Steady Improvement In Furniture Trade In Pirie
Trade in Pirie shows rising furniture sales reflecting two years of growth in the region. Dealers note demand shifting to higher quality pieces while cheaper items remain popular, with consumers delaying purchases for better quality later. Local advertisements reveal contrasts with Adelaide prices and notable turnover in three room suites and accessories.
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Pirie
Turin
Uber Furniture
Jones
Datpets Ank
Purane Furniture
Ellen Street
Lally
Lagat Bisiness Houses
Adelaide
Recorder
May 18 Loan Council trip for Adelaide official
Premier's Travel Arrangements R L Butler will depart Adelaide for Canberra to attend a Loan Council meeting on May 21 he will then travel to Sydney to meet Adelaide residents forming a committee to promote South Australian centenary interests.
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Loan Council
R. L. Butler
Adelaide
Canberra
Sydney
Schoolboys to Play an Oval at Local Meeting
A council meeting discussed permission for the Pirie Fynnis Association to display a sign for Miqueaday vat ott Betas and related surfacing matters. The motion to grant under existing conditions passed after discussion about caretaker duties and job coverage.
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Tiele Taga Euneil
Yani Sevcetary
Pirie
Fynnils’ Kouta! Associiation
Ful’ Teller
Phiresily
Nayor
Lspeeler
Abe
Leinart
Davins
Townard
Leanart
Cabinet Drops Death Penalty In NSW Case
Sydney reports that Judge did not pass sentence on Frank Jones for attempted murder. Government commutes the death sentence to life imprisonment after legal opinions. Ministers say no new decision yet on Edwin Hickey, whose execution was scheduled for Thursday.
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Frank Jones
Government of
New South Wales
Jones
Heath
Australia
England
Ri Cely
Edwin Hickey
Long Flights Record Attempt From London Airport
London reports MES and Moulison aiming to break England Cape record with a Cape-to-England flight. D L Brook, head of the Australia England solo flight crew, departed Leeming Aerodrome at 2 30 p m to showcase light aircraft capabilities in a long distance demonstration.
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Orave
England
A Cape
Oran Meghia
D. L. Brook
Mujder
Capetown
iLeeming
London Metal Market Prices See Mixed Movement Across Metals
Australian Mines and Metals Association reports latest London Metal Exchange quotations with copper and tin easing while lead and zinc show modest gains. Spot silver climbs slightly with forward prices mixed as market activity reflects cautious demand and currency shifts.
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Adel
Australian Mines and Metals Association
London Metal Exchange
Proposed Football Meeting Held At Barrow Hotel
A provisional Football Association delegates meeting was held at Barrow Hotel last night to plan a special gathering. Delegates Parr and Sharp left early, while others pressed for a ruling on M. Meduire’s clearance from Sokunwitown and the timing of a new meeting to discuss related matters.
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Barlow Uotel
Football Association
A. Parr
A. H. Sharp
Firesides
Esurjalien
M. Meduire
Sokunwitown
Fae Metaire
Jars Aterward
Veakinge
Dover
Withdrawn Olympic Team Member Clarie Dennis
In Sydney Claire Dennis withdraws from the Olympic team. Officials and organizers acknowledge the absence and note the event schedule remains unchanged.
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Claire Dennis
Protection Against Diphtheria Sparks Local Debate
A large share of Belomemown parents remain wary of the diphtheria immunisation program. At Monday's Local Board of Health meeting, officials disclosed letters from health authorities and widespread school outreach, noting many replies yet to come and a substantial portion objecting to the vaccination for children nearing or over age four. The mayor indicated plans to proceed with St Ant ony’s School while some scholars stay in session.
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Belomemown End
Threadgold
BE. Girred
Compinuweaul
S. Antiony
Vr. Julmstan
Looters Arrested Quietly in Addis Ababa
Report from Addis Ababa states Ras Ayelu, former Gojjam governor, seized city center with 150 armed followers. Belgian Legation attacked, American minister silent, British patrol defending legation. Italian lorries (3,000) join Askaris near northern hills as Marshal Badagitu expected to lead ceremonial entry. Nestbu and Wenib Padee reported arriving at Ojibout from Te Ohaden Province. Resistance movement appears to have waned.
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London
Addis Abate
Ras Ayelu
Gojjesi
Tie
Askaris
Marshal Badagitu
Addie Baba
Tas Nestbu
Wenib Padee
Ojibout
Te Ohaden
Organeed Resterance
Council Briefs Patchy Session Notes Early Morning Lighting
Town council held a brief meeting approving lighting from 5 30 to 6 15 or 6 30 for Friday’s exhibition train to aid early arrivals. A discussion on traffic and directions followed with mayor and engineer citing potential crowds near 1000. Fares for streets remain under study and a street collection was approved for August 13 14. A fence dispute on a residence street prompted, warning signs to be erected once delivered.
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Pinte
Threadgold
A. M. Wieschich
Renevolent Society
Tadies’ Benevolent Society
Emelives
Motor Car Registrations Rise in South Australia
In December 1933 South Australia saw 1,152 new car registrations, double the figure for the previous March. Registrations for the year ending March 3, 1935 totalled 3,291.
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Adelaide
Sige
South
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