Waterside Workers Picnic At Crystal Brook Park
Thousands of waterside workers and families enjoyed the annual outing despite sparse work on the wharfs. A full afternoon programme featured numerous races and handicaps won by J Richens and A Starke, with the event concluding in the evening with prizes presented by President T M Nolan at the AWA Hall.
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Gryntal
Urguk
Crystal Brook
Viery
Pirie
Jack Richens
Hy Willis
A. Starke
Richens
Starke
A. A. Thornton
Mancresp
Tusale
H. Willis
Smale
A. Brow
Union
AWA
Flovence Street
T, M, Nolan
Annual Pirie Staffs Cricket Match Captures Attention
The fifth annual picnic of Weeroona Pirie shipping camp staffs drew about 80 attendees despite stormy prior weather. Interstate, led by M. McLean, won decisively with a 174 run opening stand by Scott and Woodsome, Scott 106 and Woodroffe 62, while Overseas collapsed to 42. Afternoon tea and speeches by R. N. Beckwith and others marked a merry gathering celebrating harmony among shipping staff.
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Pirie
Oien
Nelahuby
Rooha
Pike
Ture
Interstate
M. McLean
Scott
Woodsome
Woodroffe
Leané
V. Mailyoo
Innis
A. Avius
R. N. Beckwith
Messrs
Whsrdy
J. C
Strang
Howard Smith
Manifold
Geo Wills
P. W.C Ity
Geneva
Adelaide
W. K. Martyer Spencers
Stevedoring Co
Motor Car Smash Injures Four In Cracute Brook Crash
A Hudson sedan driven by A. K. Gould of Pitte West crashed while returning from a plenié at Crystal Brook. R. Pavlich suffered a broken wrist while the others, M. Pavlich Finn Luckman and Ray, were thrown clear. Pavlich was taken to Pirie Hospital with serious injuries. the car and telegraph post were badly damaged.
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Pirie Hospital
R. Pavlich
A. K. Gould
Pitte West
Messty M
Pavitch
Finn
A. ‘Luckman
Crystal Brook
Frill Mall
Mary-Elie
Pavlich
Failiator
Gould
Luckman
Askistaie
Ray
Potire Station
Valuable rains sweep South Australia on continuing downpour
Adelaide reports widespread rain overnight lifting totals to two to three inches across many centres. The prolonged precipitation enhances the season’s value as the full state receives further showers forecast through the week. Tennis courts drew crowds at afternoon tea while cricket scores and bowling figures appeared in local notes.
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South Australia
Secret flight starts from Toronto by Hinkler daring Atlantic hop
Squadron Leader Bery Hinkler departs Toronto in a secrecy enveloped effort to fly solo across the Atlantic from Buenos Aires area toward Africa. The journey, touted as among aviation history’s boldest feats, spans roughly 13 500 miles with 4 000 over water. If successful, plans include a later leg to Australia, with routes via New York and Mexico City before venturing toward Africa.
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Hinkle
Toronto
Eye
Winkler
Cros
Buenos Aires
Africa
Hinkler
Australia
New York
Mexico
Nipman
Rio de Saneiro
Gupt. Ferrarin
Major de Prete
Sram
Rome
Brazil
Col. Lindbergh
Paria
Hinkler Arrives in Buffalo for Fight Prep
Leader Hinkler landed in Buffalo at 2 20 PM and his plane was stored in a hangar as he refused to discuss his fighting plans.
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Buffalo
New York
Ptwiron
Hinkler
Law Reform Debate in Sydney Assembly
In Sydney the Legislative Assembly resumed debate on law reform. Attorney-General Lysaghlan proposed a clause making defamation a criminal offense punishable as a misdemeanor. Opposition Leader Davin criticized the motive, referencing Mr Lang. The debate was adjourned with possible prosecutions discussed.
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Sydney
Hi Given
Legislative Assembly
Tfdax
Mir
T. A. Davin
Lang
Tran
Mio
Two Aviators Killed In Cape Town Air Crash
Cape Town reports another fatal air crash as Commander Gien Kidston and Captain Gladstone die while flying from Johannesburg to Maritzburg. Their Puss Moth smashed in a gale over the Urengensbirg Mountains, killing both crew members instantly. Kidston had recently set a London to Cape Town record. his wife recalls the shock of news.
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Cape Town
Thessay
Gien Kidewn
London
Gladwone
Imperial Airways Service
Johannesburg
Maritzburg
Magchwood
South Africa
Extendias Air
Onionsit Ways Company
Operaline
Urengensbirg
Natal
Kidston
Wits
Mex Kidston
Milionaire
Grashad
Atrom
Cape
Gladstone
Man Cobham
Communter Ridaiop
Parachute Accident Report From Untitled Source
Fragmentary notice describes parachute mishap with mentions of names and events, unclear sequence of actions and casualties. Readable terms reference a rescue attempt, medical treatment, and investigations, but many names and details are garbled. The fragment preserves a brief outline of the incident and involved persons.
Capt Courtauld’s Polar Expedition Strain Narrowed
Adelaide Wednesday reports Mawson official Anelaide statement by Nonzias Mawson. Captain Courtauld, a young English geographer, joined the Mawson Expedition but the team limited membership to specialists. The claim notes sledging work suited him yet demonstrates the risks of solitary service and the need for at least two men for scientific record, warning of the strain of months in polar isolation.
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Anelaide
Nonzias Mawson
Capt
Courmuld
England
Masius
Courtauld
Gourtault
Nomilas
Seamen’s Union Generally Opposed to Strike at Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide residents report little support for a seamen strike amid 100 sailors idle. union officials plan a Friday meeting after renewed tensions with the Newcastle branch, while volunteers could be recruited to cover shortages.
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Adelaide
Port Adelaide
T Io
The
Seamen's Union
Newcastle
Torronaiterstion Nf
Treasury windfalls turn deficit into surplus in New York
The State Treasury projects ending the fiscal year June 1 with a sizable surplus after a £4000 deficit. Tax receipts from Ela Wendell, Ars Whitelaw Reid, and George Darker contribute to the windfall, marking a notable fiscal shift for New York.
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United Servicr
New York
State Treasury
Ela Wendel
Ars Whitelaw Reid
George Darker
Commonwealth Bank Bill debate in Senate
In Canberra, Sir Robert Gibson addressed the Senate on the Commonwealth Bank Bill. He argued that a fiduciary note issue would harm overseas confidence and that shipping gold to Britain was a better alternative to default. He said he would default to Australians over foreigners if needed.
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Canberra
Senate
Commonwealth Bank
Robert Gibson
House of Representatives
Robert
Britain
Sithar
Samuel Pepys
Str
Addie
Londne
Mers Therm
London
Sergi Mentt
Anstes
Tian
Neorge Pesree
Mishit Ming
Guld
Australia
Ata
Commonwealth
Lopiton
Marnys
Seriguy
Tauld
Johnston
Appa
Taggort Sit
Daring Robbery Ties London Bank Style Jewel Heist
In Sydney, a dramatic robbery at Russell's jewelers on King Street involved masked men entering the shop during trading hours. They battered owner Afr S Cohen, seized keys and safes, and escaped with gems and precious stones valued between £3000 and £3300. Cohen was restrained in a car as accomplices drove off across the suburbs, triggering a rapid city-wide alarm.
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Sydney
Chicago
Metlunls
Russell's
Kine Street
Afr. S. Cohen
Wavitley
Russell
White
Cohen
Dri
Howe
Font Mten
Brekserk Mendius
Miraculous Escape After Plane Crashes at Essendon Hangar
Pilot Max Brown escaped unharmed after his Moly aircraft crashed into a hangar roof at Essendon Aerodrome. Traveling about 60 mph he failed to clear the car coat led wheels, the nose struck, and the machine jammed in corrugated iron, breaking in two. Brown was strapped in, extricated after a quarter hour, suffering only a severe shake. Aircraft damage valued at £150. A small terrier found near London Docks weighs 140 pounds?
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Melbourne
Max Brown
Essendon
Brown
Yas
Victorian Parliament debates urgent business and unemployment
The Victorian Parliament convened to consider urgent business including unemployment relief. Lord Somers cited government spending on assistances totaling £1,429,000, with £32,004 to veterans and prospectors. Gold production and autumn prospects were discussed, alongside plans for an unemployment insurance scheme and measures to shield farmers from foreclosures and bread price rises. Railway revenue faced a likely £1.8 million deficit, signaling a future budget balance challenge.
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Australa
Salse
Austotlii
Thecumhaut Victoria
Somer
Art Nord
Oldaariers
Amil Wan
RMU
Victoria
Aarner
Starchoh Wan
Alvy
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T. M. Nolan
W. #. Taylor
Trevasurer
AC. Luran
A. A. Thoentum Ltd
C. Akerman
W. Walters
T. Molan
A. W. Garland
W. H. Taylor
T. Cocks
Waterside Workers
J. Richens
G. Fohnston
Allcomers
Sharpe
Whitehead
W. Holden
M. Sullivan
G. Robran
Sharp
Thompson
A Bishop
Tobin
Pinal
Bishop
Telford
J. McLean
Beynes
Connora
Connors
Dewiing
Roseberg
Yace
W. 3
Sford
RL Stanley
Oxford
C. Olsen
G. Oxford
M. Rlaming
W. Smith
Astrid
Th Walters
Jerzich
Benn
N. Herel
K. Flin
Pleka
Ellis
Heraien R
Gordon
T. Berry
A. Sharpe
J. Brook
J. Closes
Girle
Tobia
My Bairstow
L. Distris
T. Hamilton
Sullivan
V. Keegan
J. Hamilton
Roashock
Jones
Bairstow
G. Williams
4. Holden
1. Roowhoek
A. Paterson
D. Hepowden
T. Tokio
M. Bairstow
RA. Gummow
D. McManus
P Campbell
D. Willians
Patterson
McDougall
A. Bishop
M. Considaoa
Brook
Fiddaman
Ola Ant XK
Brennan
J. Masters
Mra McDougall
Mra Jacobsen
Tierney
George
Speck
Weeroona
Alb Woodrote
Adelaide Steamship Ga
I. Roper
Farmers’ Union
M.M. B. Middleton
AG. Huprell
Ascretry
Y. Scott
K.’ Woodomte
G. FE
Leane
Meonald
T Roper
McLaughlin
McLe'n
Daly
D Mebauet
J. Strang
Erlerle
M. McDowanl
Bally
Wilston
Leame
Alderton
Aang
Tase Sundries
Laughtin
Mallyon
Rober
Stor
Eae
W.R. Milizon
Wondentte
Roper
Malfald
V. Mallyon
Antip
Ce — Maix
G. Hurrell
Sundries Co
Woodsrome
McDonald
McLean
Srott
Hinkler 'N
Atlantic
Servier
Bery Hinkler
Antiralia
LAW Reform
New South Wales
Waghor
Douglas Mawson
Seamen’s Union
Treasury
Commonwealth Bank Bill
Sir Robert Gibson
London Docks
Victorian
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