Dislocation on Railways Expected Today
South Australia faces major train delays as locomotive enginemen and firemen move to old time allowances for engine stabling and preparation. Disruption could halt services, especially on single lines, unless the Railways Department supplies extra staff to speed dispatch. A mass meeting backed by the Enginemen and Firemen Association declared a regulation strike after Commissioner Anderson upheld the new system.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Butan Ous
Railways Department
Pate
Traubie
C. B. Anderson
Railways Commissioner
Uhconers
Sioner
Anderson
Miss Jean Batten Sets Course for Australia Again
Miss Jean Batten the New Zealand aviatrix begins another flight toward Australia after a Rome crash pause. Federal officials say a Commonwealth wide response is likely and that seven men helped secure the aeroplane at Brindisi after a delay following the crash two weeks earlier.
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Rome
Wedne
Jean Batten
New Zealand
Australia
Brindisi
Cadell Tragedy Reginald Coxall Faces Murder Charge
Reginald Kenneth George Coxall age 23 of Cadell appeared before Mr G W Balcombe M in Morgan Police Court charged with murdering his father Ernest George Coxall a 50 year old ex soldier and fruit grower of Cadell. The inquest had earlier found death from a gunshot wound accidental by the son. The court heard of domestic unhappiness and ungovernable rage contributing to the tragedy.
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Morgan
Reginald Kenneth George Coxall
Cadell
G. W. Balcombe
Institute
Eginald Conall
Ernest George Conall
W. C. Gillespie
Crown Law Office
Uniform Taxation Adelaide Discusses Royal Commission
Wednesday discussion at Adelaide centers on the Royal Commission on Taxation recommendations. Premier Mr R L Butler rates uniform taxation as the most important issue for both Federal and State ministers meeting in Melbourne on June 4. He stresses uniformity in taxes as the key aim amid pressing questions to be considered.
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Adelaide
Royal Commission On ‘Taxation
R. L. Butler
Melbourne
Butler
Conference set by Judge Dethridge at South Australian Industrial Court
Judge Dethridge convenes a compulsory conference this Saturday at the South Australian Industrial Court. Men pledge to follow Tuesday mass meeting resolutions on award times for engine preparation and stabling. Mr G B Anderson, Railways Commissioner, to arrive from Eyre Peninsula for the conference. Union officers say the development aligns with arbitration policy and will force both sides to obey decisions.
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Adelaide
Dethridge
South Australian Industrial Court
G. B. Anderson
Eyré Peninsula
Missing funds arrest at Hyde Park during audit
Four detectives and postal enquiry officers arrested William Arthur Burns, Hyde Park postmaster and storekeeper, at his business in King William Road at 11 30 am. Audit showed a shortage of about £155 in the postmaster's account for February 1 to today. Burns appeared before Mr H Yeard at the Adelaide Police Court charged with fraudulently converting £155 7s 4d of the Commonwealth.
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Adelaide
Postmaster-General's Department
King William Road
Hyde Park
William Arthur Burns
H. Yead
Commonwealth
Debtors Must Pay In Full Under Johnson Act
New York reporters note President Roosevelt’s stance on wartime debt payments. Britain and other debtors must settle June instalments in full or face default under the Johnson Act, halting financial relations with defaulting countries.
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New York
Washingon
the Herald- Tribume
Roosevelt
Britain
Monkey Research For Paralysis In Melbourne
Melbourne reports two young monkeys will be brought to the city for paralysis experiments. The Walter Eliza Hall Institute will conduct the trials as paralysis becomes more prevalent in country districts this year.
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Melbourne
Walter Eliza Hall Institute
Oil imports and Shell tax actions explored at Commission
The Petroleum Commission resumed hearings with Mr Lamb noting completed accounts investigations of marketers. Shell and Anglo Persian figures drew scrutiny as Froude testified about tax assessment rises and price inflation. The inquiry questioned C.O.R. alleged control of petrol pricing, with claims of depreciation padding. The commission adjourned to continue tomorrow.
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Melbourne
Petrol Commission
Lamb
K.C
PPS
IWC
A. Froude
Shel Company
Shell Company
Federal Taxation Commissioner
Menzies
K.G
Nedeen
Shell
C.O.8
Froode
C.or
Pricrs
Taxation charge ruled out in Mellon case
The Grand Jury in Pittsburg today found no true bill against Andrew Mellon former Secretary of State and ex ambassador in Britain refusing an indictment for evading income tax of 746000 dollars (£143000). Mellon had claimed overpayment and said he would seek a refund.
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Pittsburg
Grand Jury
Andrew Mellon
Britain
Mellon
Uplift of Natives Urged to Rule Themselves in Australia
Rev B B Lousada urges indirect rule for aborigines citing African methods as successful. He cites missionary work in Tanganyika, describes district chiefs, tribal councils, and native courts, alongside education via gospel to prevent detribalisation and foster self rule within a colonial framework.
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Woskunia
Ue Counell
Amessora
Lousada
Olears
Uribe
East Africa
Ap Bo
Madiliee
Great Fire at Campulung Destroys Town and Monastery
A massive fire in Campulung, Romania, has destroyed over 100 houses and an ancient monastery. hospital patients fled as flames spread through the town. One entire street was razed overnight and many residents lost everything. A special Bucharest train with five engines and many firemen is en route to help halt the blaze.
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Bucharest
Campulang
Temperature report notes 24 hour end time
A fragment notes yesterday's temperature measurement for a 24 hour period ending at a specific time. No further readable details on location, value, or methodology are available in the preserved text.
Homes Vacated as Richmond River Rises 23 Feet
In Lismore, over 40 families evacuated as the Richmond River climbed to 23 feet above normal after heavy rain. The forecasts suggested improvement by tomorrow, enabling a scheduled departure to New Zealand to proceed.
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Richmond River
Sydney
Lismore
Richmond
Openings for Australian Lines Market to East
A report by J A Tonkin of the Department of Commerce notes strong prospects for PM increases in exports to the Netherlands and substantial trade opportunities in vegetables soft fruits citrus dried craned fruits honey condensed milk and cream. He urges exporters to send personal representatives to explore trade possibilities in the East.
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Melbourne
J. A. Tonkin
Department of Gomnetter
Oport
Netherlands
East
Dutte
Victorian Finances Show Shortage Over Ten Months
A Treasury statement reveals a £3,110,445 shortfall in the state finances for the past 40 months, a $63,081 rise from May 1933. Income reached £45,791,754 with £856,000 in a temporary suspense account. Revenue and expenditure declined by £902,662 and £539,581 respectively compared with the prior year.
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Melbourne
Australians at Cambridge stumps in rare run spree
In Melbourne, the Recorder reports Australia’s first innings at Cambridge, a brisk day with Ponsford reaching 195 not out. Woodfull won the toss, Woodfull’s party posted a large total as Woodfall, Cox, and Davies contributed. Weather dull but fine, several wickets fell amid a run spree.
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London
Woodfull
Australia
W. M. Woodfall
Cox
Br Davis
DB Davies
McCabe
Hib
Grim
Bedrooom Struggle as Teen Aids Break-in Claim
Miss Cox aged 18 of Brunswick woke at 2 30 am to find a burglar in her bedroom flashing a torch. She seized him and tied him up until help arrived. The intruder broke free and escaped via the rear. She had previously surprised another intruder in her room the prior Wednesday and chased him from the house.
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Melbourne
Jen Misa Joyce Cox
Brunswick
Miss Cox
Bulls Abroad in Ireland Endangers Officers
A Recorder Special Cables report from Dublin describes smugglers releasing fierce bulls on Ulster road to hinder Customs inspections of cattle. Several officers narrowly escaped goring as the dangerous action created a perilous scene and potential cattle-smuggling disruption.
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Dublin
Ulster Road
Aboriginal relics sale to Commonwealth approved
The Federal Government in Canberra agreed to pay £500 for late Br. Merbert Besedow's collection of Aboriginal relics. The interior minister Mr Perkins stated the purchase preserves a valuable anthropological and historical collection. The artifacts, many from extinct tribes, will be housed in the planned national museum in Canberra and are currently in the care of Sir Colin Mackenzie.
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Adelaine
Gatdnet
Merbert Besedow
Anneuneine
Perkins
Sala
Brsedow
Commonwealth
National Museum
Canberra
Sir Colin Mackenzie
Australian Institute of Anatomy
Premiership list positions in Pirie Friendly Societies Indoor Bowls
The article lists the Premiership standings for Pirie Friendly Societies Indoor Bowls Association. It details team positions, names, and rankings within the competition, highlighting current leaders and mid-table clubs in the season’s fixtures.
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Pirie Frienaly Societies
Bradman the Orthodox Captain Faces Critics in England
English critics dub Bradman orthodox captain after Leicester match setback. Australians arrive under pressure for a possible England test, with OReilly and Bromley returning to form. Weather, injuries, and Cambridge match plans shape the tour as Australia eyes Lords clash with Marylebone.
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Recorder Special Cables
London
Bradman
Leicester
Preast
Insull Weeps As Bail Bid Fails In Embezzlement Case
Chicago report: Samuel Insull, the famed American magnate, breaks down in court unable to raise 200 800 dollars bail, facing multiple larceny and embezzlement charges totaling about 87 million dollars. Medical exam shows a weak heart and age-related disabilities. he is ordered to a hospital for treatment.
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Chicago
Amuel Insull
Tawall
Gzol
Personalities at Pirie court and town church moves
Mr H G Nesbi S M occupied the bench at Pirie Police Court yesterday. Mr H George of Adelaide arrived in Pine and stays at Royal Exchange Hotel. Mr L Bryan of Crocker Proprietary Limited Medbourne is in Pirie and also at the Royal Exchange. Messrs H Linke and J Wallace, who played at the Royal Exchange Hotel, left Pirie yesterday. Pastor D J Reekie of the Presbyterian Church Port Pirie has been transferred to Wallaroo after four years here. Pastor T K Fisher of Whyalla will succeed him and preach his first sermon on June 3. Reekie will give his farewell this Sunday.
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Bromley
M.C.G
Qldfield
Worcester
M We
Camibridge
H. George
Adelaide
Pine
Royal Exchange Hotel
Byan
Crockera Proprietary, Limited
Medbourne
Pirie
H. Linke
J. Wallace
Pirie Yer Tenday
D. J. Reekie
The
Presbyterian Church
Port Pirie
Wallaroo
Whyalla
Wiles
Reekie
Miver Nationalisation in America
Washington report from Wednesday notes President Roosevelt urging the Senate to advance a monetary program. He advocates a 25 percent rise in silver backing and signals decisive action on national economic policy amid ongoing debate over currency and banking reforms.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Chapman Captain of MCC Leads England Outlook
London reporting on the MCC team selection for the Saturday match against Australia. A P F Chapman tops the list as captain hopeful for England’s Test prospects. The Cambridge University lineup and other names accompany the report as a snapshot of early selections.
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London
Weddeway
Cambridge University
le Australinay
Human
Witlaw
Alles
Sraheir Khan
Davies
Powell
Skinner
Cox
Grimshaw
Dinwiddy
Bartlett
Governor of Bengal Fares Fire at Darjeeling Racecourse
At Lebong near Darjeeling four Bengali youths fired on Governor John Anderson at close range but he escaped unharmed. The assailants were arrested and two were wounded as Europeans and Indians formed a protective cordon. The governor urged the program to continue amid cheering.
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Calcutta
John Anderson
Bengal
Lebong
Darjeeling
Bia Box
John
New Talkies in Sydney Studios
British equipment and star talkies to be made in Sydney studios by Gaumont, Pim Company. Alan Williamson, Australian representative, said operations hoped to begin this year. Independent company to establish the studios and equip them with novel equipment, with two directors and technicians brought from Britain.
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Sydney
Wedatting Amersea
Talkien
Gaumont
Pim
Alan Williamon
Ime
Beline
Dat
Bri
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Conoperation of Missionerie
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Helo UF
Ubn
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Recorder
Ponsford
W. A. Brown
Ulster
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Druids
ANA
Foresters Pw. L. D. Ps. Druide
Foresters Cover
Vic
Tory
O'Reilly
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Exeling
Erthodog Mathode
Lelseeler
Cambritiee
Berm
Chipperfield
Cambrites University
Nottingham
Campriige Weath
Marylebone
Lords
Insull
H. G. Nesbi
S.M
Pirie Police Court
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America
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MCC
Cabien
M.cc
P. F. Chapman
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England
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