Whyalla tinplate push hailed as state-wide milestone
Adelaide reports Minister of Mines Sir George Ritchie envisions Whyalla tinplate works rivaling Newcastle on Tyne in importance. Massive preparations include a Murray River pipeline, with production not expected for two years or more. Water costs and northern evidence hearings loom as plans proceed.
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Ines Tas
Adelaide
George Ritchie
Whyalla
Newcastle On Tyne
England
Murray
Augusta
Commonwealth Rail Risin
Whyalla tinplate venture boosted by Australian British ties
Plans to build a South Australian tinplate plant at Whyalla advance with purchase of designers and builders by Broken Hill Proprietary and rights secured in Australia and Britain. Negotiations since 1998 faced delays but 1935 surveys and capital issues aim to mechanise ironstone and establish manufacture. locals hail benefits for Whyalla Port Augusta and regional rail and pipelines.
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Feading
Broken Hil Proprietary Company Limited
Whyalla
Australia
Low Australia
New South Wales
South Australia
Board of
Mr. Riches
M.P
Masai
Port Augusta
Local handcrafts and flowers dazzle at Pirie show
The third annual Pirie handcraft exhibition and flower show by the Women's Association drew several hundred visitors. Five hundred entries showcased domestic arts in the town hall. Proceeds will fund a transceiver for a Fat Northern outback home to connect with an aging doctor’s base at Alice Springs when opened later this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Earle Page
Poland
Baltic
Pirie
Women's Association
Alice Springs
Pirie Yeaterday
Work accident at Smelters hospital updates
At the refinery in Solomon town Mr A H Harvey of Moorehouse street suffered a bruised right knee and received care from two doctors. Waterside worker Mr J Barrett injured by an ore tub shows recovery in Pirie Hospital. Mr C Olsen discharged from Pirie Hospital, Claude Tonkin left Pine Hospital for home. Miss Betty Jasper admitted to Pirie Hospital. Mrs K Ziepes an inmate of Pirie Hospital’s women’s surgical ward.
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A. H .Harvey
Moorehouse Street
Solomontown
J. Barrett
Pirie Hospital
C. Olsen
Claude ‘Tonkin
Pine Hospital
Betty Jasper
Seventh Street
Women's Surgical Wand
K. Ziepes
Laureate Street
Pirie West
Association
F. Pammenter
Claude Carnell
W. Teague
Frank Whitworth
Jon
Arthur Willson
M. Hounsell
Williams
Country Women's Association Exhibition Opens In Pirie
The Pirie branch hosts a three day exhibition celebrating its third anniversary with 210 financial members. Judges praise high standards across crafts, textiles, and handiwork while funds aim to buy a transceiver for the Alice Springs medical base, aided by donations from events and concerts.
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Alford
Stanley Smith
Clare
Reg. Taylor
Tirie
Alice Springs
Port Germein
Rane
Alice Sirings
Country Women's Association
Outback
Agistoa
Sinhcrauy
s\ Pirie Hospital
National Register
L. J
Local Fair List of Winners and Exhibits
Lead notes prize results and exhibitor names for crafting divisions at the fair. Entries include gloves, quilts, macrame, reed items, beadwork, seagrass bases, and needle weaving. Notable names include Miss C J Scott, Mrs J Short, and Mrs L J Short among multiple awards in crafts categories.
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LB. Adams
Quarn
P. J. Sullivan
Peterbor
C. J. Scuti
J. Short
C. Scott
J. L Abbott
W. A. Clarke
J. Doyle
E. L. Orchard
Jamestown
C.J. Scott
LJ. Short
Macrameter
C. J. Scott
L. J .Short
Mra LJ. Short
J. H. Scott
L. J. Short Isperiall
J Scott
C.'H. Lucas
HL. Blunt
C. J. Set
J. B Westfield
L. Bahrtsgeial
CWA
L. J. Short
Pirie Schoolchildren Set For 650 Mile Island Trip
Pirie schoolchildren plan a long trip to Phillip Island near Melbourne. The group will travel on the Melbourne express Friday evening with parents Mr and Mrs Moscoke and Mr and Mrs Wootley of Holmes, naming many pupils including Walle Marit, Hay Stlvg, Ken Davis and Victor Strawood among others.
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J. Wy Golding
Tod Rearney
Malye Island
Melbourne
IL Moscoke
Wootley
Holmes
Tou Peterhorouet
Pirivons
Adelaite
Melbourne Express
Frarty
Walle Marit
Auetd Merde
Bill Clarks
Hay
Italy Proposes Danzig Settlement Plan Amid Movements
The Times reports Italy suggested a plan to resolve the Danzig dispute with Mussolini noting the tone. Von Ribbentrop and German officials discussed corridors and protection provisions as troop movements reportedly head toward Berlin and Munich. Citizens fear occupation while currency protests rise in Danzig.
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Baer von Ribbentrop
Herr Hee
Sigmar Mussolini
Germany
Walle Heer Waa
Fibbentrop
Herr von ‘Cons Glane
Werman
Berlin
the Times
Munich
Daily Telegraph
Damig
Danzig
Tanzig
Poland
United States
England
France
Tobacco Sales and Trading Hours Policy Meeting Notes
A report on a meeting of Pirie Traders Association discussing tobacco and cigarette sales hours. The group urged education to restrict purchases to legitimate trading times and noted printer notices about after hours restrictions. Attendees included Richardson and L Cureke. ongoing debate over discounts and retail practice.
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Pirie Traders’ Association
Tim
Suwkers
Notre Neautists
Meners
Richardson
L. Cureke
Sosuelation
Wed
Thrilleh
Solacco
Cizarettes
Tess
Pirie
Thor AdeLauke Peiertist
Eallvrrine
Aasuchtion
Iverny
Ay Ay Sanders
Mir. Dol Mundy
Pernt
Great Thing for North Believed in New Industry
In Pirie yesterday Massrs. R A Sandery and G L Davis endorsed a proposed ruplate industry that could employ 1000 people at Whyalla. They called the move a great thing for the North and welcomed the expected economic boost as a positive development for the region.
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Whyalla
Pirie
R. A. Sandery
Pirie Retail Traders’ Association
L Davis
Pirie Trades and Labor Council
North
Industries expansion urged for Whyalla region
The text notes potential growth from a tinplate project and associated secondary industries, with 2000 jobs expected and enhanced water supply via a Murray pipeline. It cites Mr. Sandery and Mr. Davis, mentions workers moving from Pirie to Whyalla, and the traders association backing a regular passenger service. Cautions about misleading job rumors and shifts in Commonwealth Railways staffing are included.
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Whyalla
Pirie
Sandery
Sander
Traders’ Association
Gulf
Davis
Middle North
Murray
Nolan
Port Augusta
Commonwealth Railways
Prime Minister backs public inquiry into Avro Anson crashes
In Canberra on Friday Prime Minister Mengins urged an open inquiry by a High Court judge into Avro Anson crashes. He said a bench from the House of Representatives was unlikely to be available and favored a public inquiry conducted by a judge or magistrate, with plans for a Federal court of inquiry.
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Ganberra
Nepigins
J. Curlin
Avro-Anson
DR. Mengins
House of Representatives
Lkely
Menates
Woman Dies After Tongue Removal At Chatswood
Dr Mary Trude of Chatswood died in hospital after being found at her home on April 26 with her tongue almost torn out. Nicola Trude, her son, was later charged with harming his mother and is now in a mental hospital.
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Mary Trude
Chatswood
Nicola Trude
Australia Adopts Stricter Immigration During Crisis
A garbled report notes increased alien arrivals to Australia amid a national crisis. The article mentions a government push for stricter controls, with references to Ireland and Britain and unclear figures. It hints at parliamentary adjournment on a Tuesday.
Robbery on Melbourne street as worker loses money
Verdas LE on return from bank with £40, Keith Wood of Go ganda Pur Company Higson Lang Melbourne, was attacked in the afternoon by a robber who struck him with a hosepipe weighted with cod. The thief seized Wood’s money, fled into a doorway and rode toward Collins Street. Traffic Constable Wilson heard cries and detained a cyclist for investigation.
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Adelaide
William John Edwards
Goodwood Road
Col
Light Gerdene
E. S. ‘Ind
King William Street
Iindley ‘Street
Beilby
Greaham Street
Erchenge Hotel
Kinnet Keith Page
Wilton Hotel
Bin
Altle
Page
Mr. Page
Melbourne
Verdas
Keith Wood
Goganda Pur Company
Higson Lang
Wood
Collins Street
Wilson
Criminal Investigion Bureau, Gallon Areas
Australian premier denies life insurance claim on Lyons estate
Canberra Friday Prime Minister C. G. Mensien rejected the Australian Imperial Force Widows Association claim that Lyons was insured for 50,000 pounds. He stated Lyons left no estate whatever and called the allegation unfounded.
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Canberra
C. G. Mensien
Lyons
Street collection for Mayore ss relief fund
Street collection for Mayore ss relief fund raised £40 14s with help from Mrs Tre he, Mrs B Clakeford, E E Mubert, Uleeth, N wen, T Sheridan and Miss F Pryor after a day of effort.
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H. Throndzold
Wmagorens
Tiga
Mes Ames B. Clalehford
E. E. Mubert
Uleeth
N. Wen
T. Sheridan
FL Pryor
No Compulsory Service Debate Moves Through Tasmanian Cabinet
A Tasmanian cabinet motion on compulsory national service for home defence is presented as a Labor policy test. The Labor Conference in interstate sessions examined the proposal amid party strategizing.
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Canberra
Tasmania
Labor
Women rally to maternity ward appeal in Pirie
Mrs W H Pirie Hospital with maternity ward plans spurred a large turnout at a town hall forum. Mrs Threadgold led a mass feminine meeting promising to press for government action, with 174 petition signatures collected and forms available at the town hall for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Thorsday
Italion
Evenine Threadwald
Pledges Strong Support for Maternity Ward Campaign
Mrs Alford led a rally of several hundred women at the town hall urging a maternity ward for the public hospital. She spoke amid petitions and plans to circulate them through districts, with mayoral support and a statewide reach to back the move.
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Mra
Threadgolé
Alvord
Registon Bey Port Gar
Alford
Mein
Moust Gallet
Melrose
Pirie
St Orreres
Esres
Towsh
Pirle
Sien
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SR George Ritchie
Ation
J. Bonython
Teipayers’ Association
Bonython
C.W.A
Northerntown
Country Party
Earle
Patel
Ateawan
Bate
Roskerien
Preenery
Eny
Siemens
D. Gill
Getall
Messames E Alford
L. Hunt
W. Munro
Madison
D. Middleton
R Keast
J.C. Scotcher
B. Wehrmann
F. Wilton
A Sjostrom
BE Glasson
R. Brett
E. Harker
H. Bishop
C. Attrill
A. Anderson
E. E Warnes J. Vass
K. Graham
R. Dormer
E. Edwards
A. T Oswald
J. McVey
M. Lawlor
Baker
J. Hudson
B. Sampson
A.M. Bickers
Conener
Association Choir
Mesdames J. ‘Sutherland
FJ. Gillies
Emery
C. C. Pike
R. Doyle
J. Radford
G._ Edwards
M. M. B. Middleton
E .Chambers
E. T. Martin
T. Coupe
L Hawke
T. George
J. Byrne
A. Opwald
BD. Carr
A. Aariin
Penns
G. B Hage
Sod
Lowe
Admeston
A. P. Haupt
O. Liersch
B. Parker
Mesdames D. Pointon
Melanies H
Blunt
Cox
Yorketown
E. Com
Chile
Mesdames K Kirby
C. L. Oldland
AS. Marten
CJ Scott
T. E. Cow
G. T. Furst
M. Marton
the Terrace
H. P. Furst
RoPite
Wo Ewen
J. Warren
C. L. Oldlund
BR. Warnes
B. A. Warnes
Dayley
Cunnaingban
Wilmington
E. Smith
Mises
Bahr
Vohinlafiy
Earle Page
Pugchy Leputy
Ville Tihs Dleputy
Jauuiry Party
Wilson Wietuglad
Strork
Fuji Ministey-Designate
Ately JL
Messrs
Padden
Gorse
Touthsett
Sallie
Amd
Madwun
Earle Teyee
Enn
Vullirawa
Hankin
Slogah
Phorby
Sate
Ame Vink
Nsw
Ste Earle
Paterson
Ty Deng Avokon
Jin
Mebwens
Vaneran
Tions
Fordickwen
Turner Schnister
Representa
Pirie Bunch
Western Australia
Pirie Viking
Adams
United Kingdom
W. H. Threadgold
In. T. Paterson
Bip Marte
B. Jones
Lille
Rubosko
O. J. Oldland
Lacobean
Mistes N. Webb
L. Bahr
Phillip Island
London Metal Market
London
Tom
L. Chipman
C. Alford
Daushter
V. Webby
N. Webb
Saft
Slee Wilmington
Sambell
C. Wileday
C. J
Scott
W. A Clarke
Lierseh
A. R. Piller
Meadawes R. Haupt
C. Clerks
C. Clerke
E. Chambers
G. A. Ropers
JH. Scott
Sitherland
Gaines
J. Sears
H. Sort
Anderson
Saillardus
Doyle
Rosen
R Linruch
Fe Leine
Searman
V. A. Clarke
C. N. Cooker
Mesdames J. A
Walter
Mre
Chalker
Mice L
Murphy
R. Breit
Bhart
J. Sutherlace
Col. Beck
Beck
Free City
Euland
Italy
Lonnos
Ignor Mussolini
Fe Sald
Calleed Reeve & Member
Wien
Amy Hogan
Joila
Dieneasi
Brill
Mah
J. Morwer
District
W. H. Pirie Hospital
Mrs. Threadgold
West Wosaraging
Toresdgris Aited
Cw.a
Re. Alford
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