Finest blooms for years at Pirie chrysanthemum show
Pirie Amateur Gardeners’ Society held a town hall chrysanthemum display with hundreds of Rovers blooms. Mrs Short led five ladies in arranging judging benches as judges praised Lemon Queen and other entries. Prize trophies, a sale of flowers, and total takings of £7 40 marked a successful season finale.
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Pirie
Piriey Amateur Gardeners’ Society
Forgun
Forgum
Forgan
Chrrysanth
Tad Ko
F. Shepherd
Laura
Messrs
Fletchford and
Fuufare
Melbourne
Opium import charge dropped in Melbourne raid case
In Melbourne on Friday the city court dismissed charges of having imported opium against customs officials James Thomas George Goding and Gordon William Cosham. The judge ruled evidence insufficient for conviction. A report described a man resembling Yusham seen behind cargo on North Wharf April 28 with 200 tins later found in a room. Cosham claimed he was at home while Goding testified he remained aboard his guarding ship.
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Melbourne
Jamead Thomas George Goding
Williamstown
Gordon William Icoshan
North Fitzroy
Yusham
North
Gater Goding
Cosham
Oding
Audacious fraud chain letter rings nation wide
A New York report warns of a chain letter scam calling itself a lottery. It lists five first names to receive a dime or dollar each, then requires the signer to forward names and money onward with promises of huge returns, while authorities in the West pursue enforcement.
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New York
United States
Wen
Perlapy
Loss of Traditions From Merging Australian Divisions
Military experts opposed Sir Maurice Hankey's plan to reduce five Australian divisions to two. They warned it would strain officer training, cause wartime shortages, and erase longstanding battalion traditions unless a special training corps absorbed surplus officers.
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Melbourne
Maurice Hankey
ALF
Constable McKinnon Inquiry Opens at Alice Springs
A federal board of inquiry is appointed to examine accusations against Constable McKinnon by Mr Beecher Webb sulveiter and the shooting of Aborigines at Ayre Rock. The panel includes Prof J B Glellund Rev J H Sexton and W J White. The inquiry opens at Alice Springs on May 25.
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Lanberra
McKinnon
Beecher Webb Sulveiter
Wwe
Alice Springs
Ard
Ayre Hock
Northern Territory
Abyssinia Threat Raises London War Fears
The Daily Telegraph's Addis Ababa representative reports Emperor Haile Selassie expects a possible League of Nations settlement with Italy this month but warns he would mobilise the Ethiopian army if Italy presses ahead with preparations for war.
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Cane Daily Telegraph
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Italy
League of Nations
Good Results From Collection For Mayoress Relief Fund
On Thursday and yesterday a collection at the Smelters and sale of hedges for the Mayoress Relief Fund was run by a ladies committee led by Mrs Threadgold. The Smeltermen gave £48 10 and the street drive added £7, totaling £25 10 for the two days with assistance from Mesdames Blatchford Meinerbes N Brown Murray Hall Ulseth Berridge and Stuskey.
Death of Mr C Seppelt in Adelaide after long illness
Friday in Adelaide marks the death of Mr Camille Seppelt son of the late Mr Benno Seppelt of Seppeltsfeld. He was active in the Chateau Tanunda wine business and involved in its operations.
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Adelaide
Camille Seppelt
Benno Seppelt
Seppeltsfeld
Chateau Tanunde
That £ 260 Bull Ministry Wants Written Request
A UK ministry seeks a written request for a 260 pound matter involving a bull. Officials plan to process the inquiry under standard procedures, specifying required details and deadlines for formal submission.
Port Pirie Bill Likely To Be Waived By Cabinet
Port Pirie seeks remission of £260 charged by the Waterworks Department for flood relief service during last year’s flood. The Acting Premier said Cabinet will consider a written request from A W Lacey Leader of the Opposition. About £180 remains in the relief fund, with a few claims still to be met. If the charge is not waived residents may bear the cost.
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Adelaide
Port Pirie
Lou
Waterworks Department
A.W. Lacey
Lacey
We Want the King Crowds Cheer in London Jubilee
Crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace in a disciplined display as they sang cheered and shouted for the King. The balcony appearance drew even larger cheers with the royal family joining His Majesty. Officials report peak crowds expected Saturday despite large turnout.
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London
Burkingham Palace
Auulluwus
Surprise Charge in Drasdoff Murder Case at Waverley
Inquest into the death of Paull Drasdoff 47, a Russian shopkeeper shot in his Waverley shop on September 1 1931 ends with the committal for trial of Leslie George Warburton for murder. Police offered no arrest previously. statements alleged in gaol were read, but key evidence came from Mrs Drashom identifying Warburton as the man in the shop.
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Sydney
Paull Drasdoff
Waverley
Leslie George Warburton
Warburton
Waburton
Thermometer reads 69 as yesterday's high
Yesterday's maximum reached 69 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 8:30 am with 47 degrees.
Collapse of Salt Quarry Believed Fatal
Recorders Special Cables reports that a salt quarry collapse at Khera trapped thirty men. Furry workers missing are believed dead as the quarry sides gave way, described as the greatest tombment in the area.
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Caclusta
Khera
Outwitting Raiders Air Defence Plans Discussed in Commons
In the House of Commons in May the Government will announce drastic plans for civilian protection from raids. The measures include evacuation drill for adults and children and wearing gas masks. The report notes a demonstration of complete defence and shelter in Germany.
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House of Commons
Germany
Imperial Conference in London Likely End of 1936
London reports provisional talks among British and Dominion ministers about the next Imperial Conference to be held in London. While a date is not set due to parliamentary and dominion election schedules, the gathering is expected late 1936 or early 1937, with foreign affairs on the agenda and approval of Britain's armament plans noted.
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London
Mrs E T Baumgarde Admitted To Pirie Hospital
Mrs E T Baumgarde of Whyalla has been admitted to Pirie Hospital. Mr J Stephens of the Marbers Iwpartment is in Adelaide with his wife and family on annual leave.
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E. T. Baumgarde
Whyalla
Pirie Hospital
J. Stephens
Marbers Iwpartment
Adelaide
A. Anderson
Eighth Street
Pirie West
Adelaide frauds lure paynotes tied to Ka Lemna ship
Bogus paynotes linked to the illfated steamer Ka Lemna prompted police in Adelaide and Perth to pursue a Perth suspect. A 42yearold man, previously convicted in England Ireland Canada and South Africa, was jailed 12 months for two Perth offences tied to the notes. Other victims included two jewellers a grocery firm and a drapery emporium. Discharges and arrivals in Pirie were noted in hospital and hotel records as local movements continued.
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Cim
Pirie
Adelaide
Royal
C.lb
Perth
Western Australia
Gill
Tun
Perth & Man
England
Ireland
Canada
South Africa
Bogus Eeamah
Normandie Finishes Trials Aims 30 Knot Atlantic Run
The French liner Normandie completes speed trials in Paris and its owners say she can sustain 30 knots on the transatlantic run, a claim aimed at winning the Blue Riband.
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Paris
Normandie
Richards Bodyworks Seeks Relocation Over Transport Costs
Richards' Bodyworks M ffirm director Claude AlllKlords tells the Trafffic Act Revision Committee that high transport costs and government inaction threaten to move production from South Australia to Sydney or Melbourne. He notes outward wharfage should be removed to aid secondary industries and warns inward duties could double to raise revenue. The idea has been under long consideration.
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General Motors
Holden
Sydney
Melbourne
South Australia
Claude A
Llelords
T. J. Richards and Sons
Lik, Kyawick
South
Ausstralias
Richards
Kristine
Commonwealth
Robbers Break In At Naracoorte Jewelry Shop
Thieves forced entry by smashing a glass panel at C. D. Wilks watchmaker and jeweller on Smith Street Naracoorte and stole diamond rings watches and various articles. The loss is about £150 and was found by R Stade at 7:15 am as he headed to work. Police were alerted by Mr Wilks.
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Racoorte
C. D. Wilks
Smith Street
Naracoorte
R. Stade
Wilks
Surprise evening for Mayoress Threadgold at Stark's Hall
A surprise 300 guest event honored Mayoress Mrs. Threadgold at Stark's Hall. Guests danced, enjoyed a dainty supper, and a bouquet was presented. Organizers announced a gift of about £5 to the Mayoress relief fund as thanks for her constant work.
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Mesdames
Brooks
J. Svolk
W. Mn
Arlo
Betty’ Weld
Mrs. Weld
Threadgold
HH. Atwell
Adelaide
Thresdvold
Steve
Mr. Atwell
Ramy fHenda
Amy Olsen
Mary Lynch
Monte Carlo
Iris McManus
Passengers Listed for Adelaide to Whyalla Air Mail Run
Tarnette of Peeks Limited departed yesterday with A B Skerritt and C G Short from MacDougalls Limited after staying at Royal Exchange Hotel. The Adelaide Eyre Peninsula air mail list shows Mr W Woods and Mr G Moyle traveling Pirie to Whyalla and Whyalla to Adelaide along with Miss N Gooper Kimba to Adelaide via the Royal Exchange route.
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H. M
Tarnette
Peeks Limited
Messrs
A. B. Skerritt
C. G. Short
MacDougalls, Limited
Afernoon
Royal Exchange Hotel
Adelaide-Eyre Peninsula
M. M. B. Middleton
Pirie
Commercial Aviation Company
Adelaide
Whyalla
G. Moyle
W. G. Woods
Kimba
N. Gooper
Jubilators Talk Overseas During Jubilee Telephony
Melbourne dispatch notes that during Jubilee celebrations reduced overseas call charges have prompted heavy use of international telephone lines. The story observes a marked rise in the average number of calls per user as celebrations progress.
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Melbourne
Wool and metals rise promise bright SA season
Adelaide wool sales closed with 97 percent clearance of 31 500 bales and prices up about 15 percent on April figures, signaling strong demand and a likely carryover shortage. Merinos and crossbreds gained, with top bids near 173d and buyers from Yorkshire Japan Continental and Australian mills active.
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Adelaide
Queensland
South Australia
West Darling
Bugle Ranges
Yorkshire
Japan
Jason
Metal markets lead and zinc up again
Australian Mines and Metals Association reports London Metal Exchange quotations with copper and lead rising. Tin and silver show sizable gains while gold bids dip as traders adjust to new market signals amid ongoing supply concerns.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metals Association
London Metal Exchange
Reducing Taxation to Speed Recovery in South Australia
The Taxpayers' Association led by G. T. Clarke urges tax cuts to accelerate the state's recovery, citing Treasury figures over 10 months. Proposals include abolishing a dividend tax, deducting property taxes, encouraging thrift with premium relief, and a 5 percent rate cut aligned with Commonwealth grants. Clarke argues reduced taxation spurs industry, noting Britain and New South Wales moves, while SA faces a deficit exceeding £8 million and must head toward budget surpluses.
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Laos
Treasury
G. T. Clarke
Taxpayers’ Association
Gouinan Wealthy Grants Commission
South Australia
Clarke
New South Wales
Victoria
Great Britain
Traugott Jeham Ni Cleared in Creditors Accord
In the Bankruptcy Court Traugott Jeham Ni formerly of Tonrok and once a senior rallyer was released from litigation after a composition with creditors owed 72317 pounds plus 72347 pounds. Judge Judee Lukin noted the accord seemed reasonable and beneficial to creditors generally.
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Melbowtane
Traugott Jeham Ni
Tonrok
Snr
Rallier
Judee Lukin
Quiet election campaign ends with leaders' wireless address
The quietest campaign on record concluded tonight as both leaders spoke at length via wireless hookup. Analysts foresee the Stevens Government unlikely to be defeated though Labor could gain seats. The Stevens-Bruxner Ministry currently holds a 42 seat majority. a swing of five percent could lower it but not decisively.
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Sydney
QRE
Stevens
Stevens-Bruxner
Queensland Ministry Safe Despite Election Turmoil
In Queensland no change occurred as the government prepared for tomorrow's general election. The organization expects the Forgan Smith ministry to return with a majority of four to eight seats.
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Bisbane
Humurrow
Queensland
Forgan-Smitht
Floating loan council amid rehabilitation fund debate
The journal reports that if the Lev Council refuses state funds for a rehabilitation plan, ministry advisers propose forming a private micrized corporation under a government guarantee. Any hand would require Loan Council approval, yet circumvention of the safeguards would be difficult.
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Melbourne
Ulfmed
Micrizdee Corporation
Davis Cup Draw Net Sets Australian New Zealand Ties
London Friday stroke by stroke order for the Davis Cup encounter between Australia and New Zealand. Saturday schedule includes Crawford vs Andrews, McGrath vs Stedman. Monday doubles pits Crawford and Wulst against Malfroy and Stedman. Tuesday features Crawford against Stedman and McGrath against Andrews.
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London
Australia
New Zealand
Crawford
Andrews
McGraffi
Stedman
Wulst
Air Mail Records Show Steady Letter Volume
Melbourne Friday notes air mail activity with 15 044 letters reported since the previous England week. It cites 53 738 letters through a novelty error while Jerwand rasils show no similar rise. Mr. Wilkins of Goldyear Tyre and Neboer Company is staying at Repel Exchange Hotel.
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Melbourne
England
Mr. Wilkins
Goldyear Tyre and
Neboer, Company
Et Repel
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