Knife drawn attack leads to prison for Lind in Melbourne
Thomas Lind a 45 year old hairdresser from Richmond and also known as Jinda Drefildh was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment on two counts of malicious wounding. Judge Foster in General Sessions warned that knife fighting is not a way to settle quarrels in Australia. The Crown alleged Lind called Frederick Perrin from bed and attacked him with a knife, injuring his forehead and mouth amid claims Perrin seduced Lind’s daughter.
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Melbourne
Thomas Lind
Jinda Drefildh
Richmond
Foster
Tealy
Australia
Lind
Crown
Remarkable Case Bookmakers Sued By Disappointed Backer
In Melbourne on Monday two bank makers Robert Jansen and Arthur Leopold Williams face a suit by Newton Janes Prangis for £20000 in damages. The case names six other bookmakers and alleges conspiracies to defraud and mislead him over funds said to have been paid in wax, with claims of false representations and unlawful actions by solicitors involved.
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Anassagh
Council Negotiates Overdraft With Commonwealth Bank
Pirie Council discussed overdraft limits with the Commonwealth Bank. The bank preferred not to increase the overdraft but would approve the existing sum of 4,670. At the prior meeting the council had decided to apply for a larger overdraft, now set at 4,765. The letter was formally received and noted by the council.
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Per Pirie
Commonwealth Bank
Hy Link
Massy Greene Rumored Resignation In Canberra Cabinet Row
Sen Massy Greene faced questioning by the Attorney General and the Minister of Defence over rumors of his intended resignation from the Al try. He was non-committal and declined to confirm if resignation prompted the unusual cabinet gathering in Canberra.
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Melbourne
Montay
Sen
Massy Greene
Qe Altry
Sen Gene
Messine
Canberra
Closer Settlement at Mount Crawford Planned for Unemployed
Adelaide authorities announce potential immediate settlement of about 1000 acres at Mount Crawford for selected unemployed families. Minister Jeffries says a government expert panel will design a scheme, modeled on Hope Port settlement efforts, with land managed by the Forest Department and overseen by the Unemployment Relief Council.
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Adelaide
Mount Crawford
Jeffries
Industry and Employment
Nick Dean
Hope Porat
Tnd Ab Mung Geawrord
Iat
Yeller
Forest Department
Lacey Congratulated as Opposition Leader in Parliament
At a Port Pirie Council meeting last night Mayor Threadgold congratulated Dr. Lacey on being named Leader of the Opposition in the State Parliament. The mayor said the appointment would benefit Port Pirie as Lacey would work with Mr. Fitzgerald for district representation. Fitzgerald noted Lacey’s official status as Opposition leader. Lacey thanked the mayor for the kind remarks.
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Port Pirie
Threadgold
Dr. Lacey
Lacey
Fitzgerald
Pitzgerald
Motorcyclist Injured Found Wandering At Roadside
A motorcyclist identified as Monilius Ray Hageratt, a young man from Fenung avenue, was found wandering by the Reynalla road at about 6 am after falling from a QMatura yels. The rider, missing from the scene, was located near Second Valley with head injuries and blood, described as seriously hurt, while a passerby heard cries from behind bushes.
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Adelaide
Monilius Ray Hageratt
Fenung Avenue
Ligh Gardete
Reynalla
Second Valley
Bent Roynella
Roboratt
Mr A. W. Lacey To Leave Port Pirie For Adelaide Today
Personal note reports Mr A W Lacey leader of the opposition will depart Port Pirie for Adelaide this morning on parliamentary business.
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A. W. Lacey
Port Pirie
Adelaide
Larwood Criticized Over Australian Cricket Attack
London reports claim Larwood hastily withdrew a controversial interview about Australian cricketers, while London writers exaggerate crowds' reactions. The piece notes injuries caused by his bowling, and quotes officials praising or condemning the attack on Woodfull and Bradman amid rising public sentiment.
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Larwood
Lished
Sunday Express
London
Test matches may be postponed and inquiry into bodyline bowling
Recorder reports that future Test matches may be postponed indefinitely amid high authority concerns. Marylebone Club plans to launch an inquiry into bodyline bowling as players face complaints about travel, testing conditions, and treatment during tours.
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London
Martin
Marylebone
Fragmented wartime claims spark debate on rhetoric
In conversations with players, Thomas Mult argues that the term body del the Australian press and an ing theory were not inflammatory enough. He cites dissention among Englishmen and riots where thousands surged toward a crowd, chanting offensive epithets. Jardine and New Zealand references surface amid tensions and morale concerns during wartime reporting.
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London
Thomas Mult
Jardine
New Zealand
Tun
Sretion
Storm of protest over Larwood bowling attack in Australia
A cabled interview with Larwood sparked strong protests among Australian cricketers. Arthur Malley said Bradman’s run of record scores had been checked by Larwood’s attack, but stated it was unfair to claim otherwise.
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Sydkey
Larwood
Arthur Malley
Bradmen
Jack Scott Voices Adelaide Criticism of Larwood
Former fast bowler Jack Scott, now a South Australian cricket official, criticized Larwood after Adelaide Oval comments. Scott defended Woodfull as Australia’s best, lamented bodyline tactics, and warned that similar abuse by England players would provoke costly reactions from English county players.
Jeering Attitude Comment by Pirie Official At Larwood Outburst
Port Pirie Cricket Association secretary F Green said Larwood had voiced a roughly expected outburst after months of criticism of his bowling. He added that Australians generally condemn tactics not in the game’s best interests and noted England’s own objections to bodyline. He suggested further comment on Woolmer and Woon-Tull was inconclusive.
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Iorder
London
A. Shelton
Notts
Larwood
Imeeriaw
Sunday Express
Lar
Himell
Marylebone
Larwond
The
Larnod
Intar
Bradman
R. G. Boyes
Th Board of Control
W. A. Oldfield
Woodful
W. French
Saii
H. Love
F. Green
Port Pirie Cricket Association
Green
St m Auswalia
England
Warracker
Australia
Woon- Tull
Wondfnll
Nazis Ready to Fight 600000 in Berlin Review
Berlin reports that Chancellor von Hitler announced the German army now numbers 600000. He promised these troops would drive the revolution to its end, labeling social democrats as criminals and demanding atonement. In London May Day rallies drew huge crowds with speeches opposing Hitlerism fascism and nationalism and condemning capitalism and militarism.
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Berlin
Herr von Hitler
Don
Flyde Park
Oxford
Fascists and Jews Clash in Piccadilly Greens
In London on Sunday a clash occurred between fascists and Jewish groups in Piccadilly Greens as the Hack Shirts began distributing literature. Police restored order and six arrests were made.
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London
Piccadilly
Federal ministers assure Melbourne on cash commitments
Federal Ministers in Melbourne declared no anxiety over Australia meeting this year’s interest commitments of £32 million in London. The event noted exports, gold shipments, and invisible exports as factors, with figures cited for gold and commodity exports and overseas capital flows backing investment in Australia.
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Melbourne
Monioy
Commonwealth
London
Massy Greene
Reid
Disculiy
Arike
Australia
Old Style Dance Club draws large crowd at Parish Hall
A big turnout filled Parish Hall for the Old Style Dance Club event last night. The program featured A Monte Carlo deacé and Blue Danube orchestra supplied Maslo. Master of ceremonies Mr Don Mc Queen drew criticism for conduct toward rivals, sparking debate on sportsmanship and public reaction to Larwood's behavior.
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A. Monte Carlo Deacé
Maslo
Blue Danube Orchestra
Don. McQueen
Cheaper Electric Light Poles Considered by Port Pirie Committee
At a Port Pirie electric light committee meeting the supply of cheaper light poles for future street use was discussed. Radio interference complaints received further attention. Dr Dey reported on poles of channel steel and cost comparisons with stable poles. The engineer's report was requested for a future meeting. The town clerk to contact Newcastle and Port Kembla for information and inform the Radio Inspector of progress.
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Electric Light Committee
Port Pirie
Dey
Iwan
Newcastle
Port Kembla
Can The Dole Be Abolished Victorian Premier To Reduce Ti
Victorian Premier signals plan to cut welfare payments as a broader push to abolish the dole. He argues reform will streamline aid and curb long term dependency while facing opposition from Labor and welfare advocates.
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Victorian
Investigation into special works plan in Melbourne
Melbourne reports say the government aims to cut dole by creating near home special works. Sir Stanley Argyle notes investigations focus on viable projects, materials, and labour absorption to place unemployed with organisations. country relief is avoided. Completion expected soon.
Melbourne Trades Hall Debates Dole Work Scheme
Trades Hall Melbourne says the State Government plan to cut dole should require regular employment at award pay. Unemployed leaders oppose schemes offering limited work, demanding at least two days weekly for singles and three for married men with children, insisting larger families receive more work.
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Melbourne
A. B. Monk
Central Unemployed Committee
Yarra Boulevard
Trages Hall Council
Farm Laborers Scheme Expands Across Victoria
Farmers nationwide join a program paying youths over 19 ten shillings weekly from unemployment relief funds. Applications come in at about fifty per week. By last week four thousand eight hundred eighty four youths had been employed and seven hundred twenty five were at work. A large number remained on the register with the labor bureau awaiting placement.
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Victoria
Labor
Port Pirie Council Donates to State Blanket Fund
At a Port Pirie Council meeting last night a £2 2s donation to the State Blanket Fund, organized by The News, was approved. Councillor Coffey praised the appeal as worthy and beneficial to many needy people across the State, with support from Dr Dey who called it one of the best appeals in recent times.
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Port Pirie
Port Pirie Council to Sell 2800 in Bonds
A Port Pirie Council finance committee decided to sell 2800 pounds in Commonwealth bonds at ruling market price. Proceeds to be placed in the Electric Light current account to offset overdraft interest as a measure against temporary financial stringency. The resolution passed after debate with several councillors opposing.
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Snance Committee
Port Pirie
Commonwealth
Manela) Position of the Corporation, Drs. Jeanes, Dey, McCarter
Sjostrom
Shipping Strike Negotiations Continue As Wellington Strikes
Efforts by the Alliance of Labor seek negotiations with shipowners to settle the Wellington shipping strike. An extension of the dispute seems likely as volunteers offer support while many struck men remain unavailable. no serious disorders reported.
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Wellington
N.Z
Alliance of Labor
Restoring Solicitor Ernest Rofe to NSW Roll Urged
Sydney Monday The Pull Court opened consideration of Ernest Rofe director’s application to restore his name to the solicitors roll. Rofe a prominent local business figure was admitted in 1893 but later removed. The Incorporated Law Institute opposed the move and the hearing was adjourned.
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Sydney
Ernest Rofe
Rofe
Ely
Incorporated Law Institute
Iearing
Girl Attacked and Beaten in Fairfield House
Florence Conta, a dressmaker of Fairfield, was assaulted by two young men who forced their way into her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Lee's home while they were away at a football match. They threatened her with a revolver, bound her, blindfolded her, and demanded to know ownership of a property, inflicting injuries.
Fatal Truck Car Collision At Caulfield Claims One Life
Four motor truck backing into a garage at Caulfield on Saturday collided with a motor car. Norman Leslie Jacoby aged 26 died from injuries sustained in the crash. Two other men suffered minor wounds.
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Melbourne
Caulfield
Norman Leslie Jacoby
Uged
Trusterer
Ulsternwisk
NSW Finances Show Improvement in 10 Month Outlook
Treasury statement released today reports a deficit of 9,770,446 pounds on April 30, 1932, reduced to 2,820,428 pounds by the period end. Improvement in the state’s finances compared with the previous year’s similar period is emphasized.
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Sydney
Treasury
Pirie Motorcycle Club Wins Speed Track Approval
Pirie Motorcycle Club awarded permission by Port Pirie Council finance committee to build a one mile speed track on aviation landing ground. Rental set at 5 shillings per year. Council to indemnify against liability from accidents involving landing aircraft during events.
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Pirie Motorcycle Club
Port Pirie
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