Flood relief fund bill questioned by Pirie mayor
W H Threadgold the mayor called a flood relief fund account for £260 a bombshell. He said 160 to 180 remained, with a few late claims, and urged government to wipe the debt. The report noted work by departmental staff to keep pumps operating during the flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Threadgold
Pirie Eppa
Chrystal Brook
Pirie
Nagar
Lacey
Senor
Mie Mayur
Mit Paviien
Anid Carcie
Tomahawks Wife Adelaide Victim Of Attempted Murder
Adelaide couple near Glenelg in a domestic incident ended with the husband dying after a twin hawk attack. Margweet Qloyd Evans injured and hospitalized in Adelaide with serious injuries. Police pursued suspect Kenneth Lionel Evans after pursuit by two bystanders.
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Adelaide
Glenelg
Ativy
Nowe
Broardway
Glenele
Kemmeth Lionel Evans
Adelaide Hospital
Town Valuation Report Shows £214 Drop From Last Year
Mr Blight presented the 1934 35 ward valuations to Pirie Council. The total fell by £234 from last year with Ward and Solomontown areas reading declines while West rose. The mayor signalled the reduction would largely hold against objections and advised rates would decrease by about £12. Taxpayers retain appeal rights.
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Immigte
Pirie
W. L. Bight
Ten Amessor
Solomontown
West
Jeane
Atwell
Dey
Local council faces horse offer changes and new updates
A confusing OCR fragment reports questions over whether the Usree council horses offered have changed. It notes a mayor and a CEO who was displaced, and mentions a six pound figure and fresh news about proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es Usree Council
Prison sentence for bank theft tied to engagement ruin
Ariel was committed to prison for 12 months after pleading guilty to bank theft at Bute. The case involved Stoyer, his fiancée, and a failed kiosk venture near Somerton, with a dramatic loss at Kadina races and a partial restitution to the bank. Judge Parsons stressed deterrence and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariel
Bolles
Gyrii
Nustratian Batt
Bute
Lot
Kut McLachlan
Steyel
Somerton
Stoyel
Glenelg Bank
Nance
Stovel
Kadina
Stuyer
Imhuls
Angus Parsons
Mal Hy
Magor
Car Turns Over on Pirie to Adelaide Trip
A light six fall from Pirie to Adelaide left two occupants with superficial cuts after a single seater owned and driven by Mr J Bardon rolled into a cavity. The car sustained minor damage and both travelers escaped serious harm.
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Soun
Jett Aacier
Pirie
Adelaide
J. Bardon
DD. Pranehs
France See The Treaty With Russia Weaken Alliance
Paris reports show consternation over the Franco Russian pact as officials acknowledge a misstep. France fears Communist interference, fears German rearmament, and notes Britain shifts power, with Laval blamed for diplomatic miscalculations and alienation of former allies.
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Germany
France
Russia
Britain
Europe
St. M. Laval
Fitting Memorial of Jubilee
The mayor Mr Threadgold and council discuss a proposed Jubilee fund for maternity work in Australia. W M Hughes leads the drive to raise a large donation for maternity hospitals with Pirie considered for possible benefit and participation. The idea of a maternity hospital as a Jubilee memorial is praised by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Threadgold
Drew
W. M. Hughes
Australia
Pirie
Levee in Melbourne Honors King’s Silver Jubilee
In Melbourne hundreds of civic, commercial, religious leaders and officials attended a levee at Parliament House led by Lord Unitingfield Governor. The event marked the King’s silver Jubilee with loyal displays from Vic tora figures, judges, MPs, and defense personnel.
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Melbourne
Victora
Pariament
Defence Serviceg
Unitingfield
Parliament House
Resisted Police Leads to Short Prison Terms in Adelaide
In Hindmarsh Court Joseph Robertson a Brompton laborer was sentenced to one month in prison for resisting police and seven days for drunkenness to run concurrently. Prosecutor Sgt Daly said Robertson wrestled with officers dragging him, tackled Constable Sullivan and tore a button from Constable Dinan’s uniform.
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Adelaide
Hindmarsh
Joseph Robertson
Brompton
Sgt. Daly
Robertson
Sullivan
Dinan
Man stabbed in back at Warrnambool cafe
Melbourne report details a late night stabbing at a Warrnambool cafe leaving Jack Gibson aged 32 in critical condition after being stabbed in the back with a broad-bladed knife. Later Rupert Mc Innes, noted cross-country jockey, was found at the cafe rear with a throat wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Warrnambool
Jack Gibson
Pirie council notes deaths and hospital discharges
Pirie residents and visitors were active with hospital and council matters. Mr AL and Mr Ay AL HL planned arrival and stay at Royal Exchange Hotel while Mr Hower and Mr M Sly were among Pirie Hospital movements. A.P. Hawke and Klopper departed after hotel visits. Nurse Smart began duties at Pirie Hospital. Council discussed a nephew’s death in Peterborough and sent condolence letters to Coffey relatives as Aldermen Threadgold Fitzgerald Painted Berridge Coffey Reid Atwell Dey Jeanes attended the meeting with Wells Cockburn Lacey absent.
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Mr. AL
Gr. Nesbit
S.M
Pirie Pellee Court
Ay AL HL
Pirie
Royal Exchange Hotel
M. O
W. WH
Threadgold
Ald
Fitzgerald
Tavis
Gre
Berridge
Coffey
Reid
Atwell
Dey
Jeanes
Wells
Cockburn
Lacey
Tragedy on Hawkes Bay Island as two die helping wounded son
In Wellington New Zealand a deadly accident on a small Hawkes Bay island left Douglas Smith 17 dead and his father Harold Smith fatally wounded after Douglas discharged a gun while helping his dying brother.
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Wellington
N.Z
Hawkes Bay
Houglas Smith
Harold Smith
Doiglas Smith
Thermometer Report Shows Day’s High and Low
Yesterday’s maximum reached 75.4 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 3:30 a.m. with a low of 46.5 degrees. Local readers are advised to note the mild temp trend and chilly mornings ahead.
Mayoress' Fund Shows Broad Clothing Aid and Balance
The Mayoress Mrs NH Threadgold reported that 207 families received clothing and boots for women and children while 245 men and 160 youths gained warm flannels and trousers. A small Christmas surplus funded sand shoes. the balance sheet lists bank funds and donations totaling about 427 pounds with expenses including meat groceries clothing and entertainment.
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Heliet Fun
NH. Threadgold
Bank
Empire Call
Tettis
Hall
Wilverlisime
Hank
Praise In Council Highlights Mayoress Fund Efforts
The Mayoress led a charitable drive, urging government action to back shelter and aid for the needy. Council applauded her tenacity, noting the extensive fundraising and community outreach amid calls for official support and accountability.
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Goffey
Mager
Jadien
Jeunes
Catfes
Welters Gate Collection Plans At Smelters Gate
The Mayoress Telit Find a collection will be held at Smelters gate tomorrow and Friday. Two collection events are planned in the streets of Pirie on Friday.
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Telit
Pirie
Forger Shaw Jailed 12 Months Over Promissory Note
Adelaide reports that John Shaw, 22, Cumberland, was sentenced by Acting Chief Justice Angus Parsons to 12 months imprisonment for forging and uttering a £45 promissory note. The judge noted Shaw’s prior convictions and questioned the lender’s high interest but stressed legal protection.
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Adelaide
Angus ‘Parsons
Criminal Court
John Shaw
Cumberland
Shaw
Pirie Racing Club Seeks Ambulance for Race Meeting
The Pirie Racing Club submitted a letter to the town council requesting the attendance of the motor ambulance at the race course for the meeting on Tuesday, June 4. The application was granted last month.
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Pirie’ Racing Club
Trade balance figures from Commonwealth statistian
Figures issued today show the Anglo Australian trade balance as reported by the Commonwealth statistician. The brief note notes provisional figures and hints at shifts in imports and exports affecting the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberna
We Gommonwealth Statistinian Reves
Pirie vandals to face mayor over park damage
Pirie Town Council discussed youths involved in lamp smashings and park damage. Two alleged culprits and their parents to be summoned before the mayor. police presence urged and schools alerted to curb future vandalism. ages uncertain, likely schoolboys.
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Goffey
Lamps smashed in Memorial Park reported to council
Five new consumers and several power points connected as work continues on the main and maintenance in Memorial Park. Police report two youths suspected of breaking taps in the area, with authorities noting rising vandalism and calling for action.
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Ue Electric
Maine
Fortalsht
Hl. Mienchiek
Council Lestigh
Port Augusta Clash Over Redhill Line Gauge Plan
South Australia rejects Commonwealth plan to extend the Redhill line to 5 ft 3 in gauge. Minister Hudd denounces federal intent while advocating court review and mass compensation to protect state lines. Talks possible but no date set as dispute over broadening routes and costs continues.
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Port Augusta
Commonwealth
South Australia
Hudd
Mra
Adelaide
Hond
Saul
Tye Tate
Costly thefts in Adelaide shoplifting case
A 19 year old girl admitted two counts of shoplifting and another woman one count in Adelaide Police Court. A 14 year old girl and two other women faced fines for stealing a skirt and jumper valued at 4 5 pounds and four pairs of gloves from Myer Emporium. Evidence linked the group through items found and witness statements.
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Adelaide
Jean Burnett
Franklin Street
City
Dorothy Duval
Eugenaris
Bennett
Myer Emporium (S.4.) Ltd
Keith James McGory
Golion ” Street
Duval
Gentral
City Watehhouse
Nicholly Inter
Ackarie
Central Market
Nicholls
Myers
Road repairs and political chatter mix in Albany area
Alderman Davis asks a Cornell surveyor about repairs on Senata road from Noppell road, while Mr Farrell says his crew is on Balmoral road. Geddes rumored westward as Senate run looms. The fortnightlong crusher work continues with maintenance, overhaul, and pole manufacture details.
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Ald. Davis
Cornell
Senata
Noppell Road
Farrell
Balmoral Road
Geddes
Senate
Janilary Trolly
Marpraing Tynes
Woman Bigamist Adelaide Gage Released on Bond in Court
Gladys Marie Gage 31 faced a Gladstone Court but was discharged on her own bond after admitting to bigamy. Judge Angus Carson urged she seek happiness through upright conduct, noting five children from her 1920 marriage to John Richard Samuel Gage and prior divorce troubles. She had learned her husband already had a second wife in England.
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Adelaide
Angus Carsons
Gladys Marie Gage
Kent Town
Gage
K. A. McDonald
John Richard Samuel Gage
Unemployment Council Defeats Clothing for Work Plan
At Wright's Quay meeting the fortnightly gathering of council members rejected a scheme to pay men with clothing in exchange for work. Proponents argued clothing could be bought from Pirie traders at the same cost, while officials noted the Unemployment Council was already liaising with tradespeople and seeking funds for purchases through local firms.
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Thor Fuink
Pewert
Mieager
Gounell
Pirie
Connell
Reat
Saminood
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Comey
Waal
Francis-Dunn Case
Francis-Dann
Fonsel
SMA
Ernest Jamies Franvin
Robert Melville Fund
Arebdeseon
Boglamd
Crystal Brook
Sir Paul
Willuebita
Paris
Preas
Levee
Mkusou
Lockop
China
Japan
Nanking
Communist Party
Orerals
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Tr Ie
Gentral Asia
Siberia
Turkestan
Tuysia
Mr. Hower
Pirie Yestery
M. Sly
Pirie Hospital
Inglis
Toyet
Berthardt
Smart
Port Lincoln Hospital
A.K. Hawke
Klopper
Royal , Exchange Hotel
Constall
A. B. Philvite
Norwood
Lottey
Peterborough
John Goffeyir
Mayoress’ Fund
Woulance
Race Bay
Vandals
Pirie Town
Umayor
Vundajinu
Juanes
Pative
Ime
St Weil
Ir. Berridge
Down
Ellendulé
Rafternoon
Davie
Cyclixte
Eltendae
Gr. Gorey
Memorial Park
Redhill
Hud
Uudd
Hedd
High Court
Mudd
Terowis
Fr Ra
Ndytadele Linge
Kusaliay Ackurie
Kirk
Avkaine
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