Britain and France Pledged to Maintain Danzig Freedom
Neville Chamberlain warned that war danger comes from false impressions and urged firm resolve. He spoke to Frenchwomen in London and pressed that France would keep promises while Britain would seek cooperation without surrendering independence. He emphasized readiness to discuss trade and security with Germany if the Nazi government shows a genuine wish to restore confidence.
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Recorder
London
Neville Chamberlain
Europe
France
Britain
Hiermany
Germany
Chamburlain
Herr Hiller
Mt Omy
Foreign talks hint at easing Britain France and Poland
The British Foreign Secretary and French ministers discuss the Polish question as Poland learns the Soviet Union is receptive to Anglo Soviet negotiations. Potemkin assures Beck of Soviet positive stance toward Germany and Poland’s position amid ongoing diplomacy.
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Mulitus
MM. Bonnet
Furden
KE Genwya
Vellain
Warsaw
Polis
Potomikin
Gol. Beek
Poland
M. Potemkin
Col. Beck
Gol
Twek
Germany
Italy Denies Thala French Negotiations Amid Talks
London reports a denial of important talks in Rome between Count Clara and the French Ambassador. The Times Rome correspondent notes subtle signs that the discussions were not trivial, with M. Francolo-Poncat resuming contact with the Italian Foreign Minister after months. Italian press shows a moderating tone toward France.
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London
Rome
Count Clara
Times
M. Francolo-Poncat
France
38 Fishermen Missing After Sea Collision
Australian Associated Press reports a collision between two fishing vessels 115 miles at sea leaves 38 fishermen missing and presumed drowned. Nine survivors were rescued after spending a day in open boats and found in night attire near collapse.
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Austalian Associated Press
Boston
IRTY
Pirie Dog Wins Derby Oaks Gained By Wirrabara Nominee
Pirie Dog captures a Derby victory as Wirrabara nominee gains Oaks entry. The race results highlight a bold performance from the dog named in race notes, with Wirrabara securing a position in the Oaks competition.
King's Cup Boat Race and Derby Results at Adelaide
Peter Sinks owned by Mr. Mayes of Pirie won the Derby for his owner marking a second Derby win. Ketalin Minx won The Oaks for Mr. J. Sutter of Wirrabara with both the winner and runner up Lady's Best in The Gabe. The article notes wider King's Cup prospects on the Brisbane River with multiple crews from South Australia and mentions Peter Jinks and others in heats and rounds.
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Adelaide
Peter Sinks
Mayes
Pirie
Kelulin Mins
J. Sutter
Wirrabara
Sutter
Sydney
G. Reynolds
Suter
Kefalin Minx
Peter Jinks
Mr. Mayes
Cinis
Majo Smith
Brighton
Birdwood Boy
Lobethill
Biddeson Frawling
Jitter Sisters
Ketalin Minx
Misty Trip
Laura
Dinkum Lassie
Ketoline Mins
Lamie
Roxy Top
Mancoora
Tun
Grain elevator blast in Chicago leaves 16 dead
A large grain elevator fire and explosion in Chicago killed 16 people and injured several others. Nine firefighters were trapped by debris and recovery efforts continued as officials assessed the scene and losses.
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Chicago
Miners' Council Opposes Dame Enid Lyons Pension
The central council of the Miners' Federation in Sydney opposed what it called preferential treatment for Dame Enid Lyons. It urged the Federal Government to provide adequate support for all widows and dependants within the Commonwealth.
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Miners’ Council
Enid Lyons
Sydney
Central Council of the Miners’ Federation Today
CommonWealth
River Bank Issues Highlight Council and Land Curbs
River bank and cuttings concerns raise questions about council or trust responsibility. The report notes ongoing floodwater activity near Broughton and references park district involvement as monthly discussions continue.
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Park District Council
Damaged Showroom Discussion on Embankments and Council Authority
A damaged report recounts a letter from M. MB Middleton secretary of the trust seeking council approval for two embankments and no cutting preliminaries. Dr M Lawrie asks about council power to grant embankments while the chairman doubts broad authority and emphasizes supervision by officials on crossroad waterworks.
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M. MB. Middleton
Trust
A . F.N. Young
M. Lawrie
Beta London
Hriday
Chester
Irish Republican Army
Dr Young
Co. Welch
Bute District Council discusses roads and rail concerns
The Pirie district council heard on site notes from the trust about bank crossings on district roads and potential water crossing areas near Pike. A motion to allow the trust to erect or remove banks, with full responsibility, was carried. An application was refused.
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FN. Young
Pirie District Council
Crystal Brook Hospital
Ferme
Dr. Young
Wallaroo Rain Road
Highways Department
New wheat prices and river works prompt council delay
Farmers near the river seek permission to remove silt and drain water along the road to their properties. The council warns that such actions could invite many future applications and edges toward loosening control over river drainage.
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Stark
Pridtay
Thevtood
Ister Els
Ferme
Fort Adelaide
Spain
Floodwaters Trust
Farlony
Fueron
C. W. Anderson
Liverpool
Chicago
Stark and Son
Stark Hand Son
Welch
Starks
Foewand
Wughton
Signs of closer unity emerge amid global rifts
There are signs of closer unity between Britain, France, and Russia amid wracking tensions. The report notes diplomatic movements and statements suggesting stronger alignment on key issues, with officials signaling revised cooperation and consultations at multiple levels.
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London
Britain
Charges laid under repealed section in Darwin court
In Darwin Police Court a Friday hearing requested withdrawal of charges under the Arbitration Act against four percent men linked to a strike. Informants alleged the men joined a wage dispute that sparked a larger strike involving about 330 workers at the Manton construction site. The Constructors' Association which prosecuted the case awaits action. The North Australian Workers’ Plan secretary said some men arriving from Koolama were not yet working on the disputed project. Union inspectors planned an afternoon check to confirm positions.
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Darwin
Winsel Turnial
Huis Deen
Te Manton Ga Dam
Downing Tools
Wiehard
Henry Vincent
Ian
Manton Construction
Mw Tim
Manton Gap
Hie Constructors’ Association
Vincent
Kouwa
J. A. McDonald
North Australian Workers’ Plan
Kooluma
Premanure
Union Inspection Committee
Japanese at Amoy occupy international settlement
Report from Hong Kong notes Japanese forces seize part of Amoy and advance in Shanghai amid ongoing tensions. Unclear details accompany the brief dispatch as Allied responses are awaited.
Yon Nida Breaks Course Record In New Zealand
Yon Nida sets a new course record in a golf event held in New Zealand, achieving a standout performance that highlights the competition and the player’s driving accuracy and putting. The report notes the course layout and the final score, underscoring the record as a notable achievement for Nida.
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Yon Nida
Pirieans Pass on Death of Mrs M A Finch
The Pirieans report the death of Mrs M A Finch, noting her longtime residence and family ties. Services plans and burial arrangements are expected to be announced by the Finch family and local officials.
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M. A. Finch
Estate of Meg Finch Obituary in Pirie Solomontown
Minnie Annie Pinch Finch aged 52 wife of M. Finch manager in Pirie for South Australian Gas Company died at Alpha terrace Solomontown after 12 years of illness. She had two sons Jack and Barton and daughter Betty. Interment in Pirie Cemetery with pallbearers and Rev Howden officiating. Floral tributes from numerous local families and colleagues including South Australian Gas Company staff and Pirie Tennis Club members.
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Minnie Annie Pinch
M. Finch
Pirie
South Australian Gas Company
Alpha Terrace
Solomontown
Jone
Jack Finch
Barton
Betty Finch
Pirie Cemetery
W Jackson
G. Ropers
A.C. Willson
Arnold
C. Finch
Wi Byrne
Wi] Howden
Arthur
Wally
Leslie
Marjorie
Piriest Tennis Club
Charles
Vic
Brompton
G. A. Wilson
Mack
Go D Arnold
Lizzie
Will
Compton
Rogers
Red
Paparelli
Byrne
Joyce
Ronda
Betty
Nanney
Dorothy
Mel Tra Collins
Ly Turner
J. Turner
Turner
Moody and Stall, Assay
Broken Hill Associated Smelters
F. Smith
Swensson
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Alex
E. Walters
P Kiebach
V Sudkamp
W. Sinclair
George
Ruth Pirie
Country Women's, Association
TG Davis
M. Jones
Sadie
Aura
Jim
Bill
Campbell
Do Gagliardi
JG. Dawson
Peter Pointon
W. Tacksin
Webber
Mauri
Crispi
Tieiffiths
Vreleaven and
Brown
Lett Witzgeralt
Dea
Pervsian
Meterr Tuachy
Maw
Considor and Mien
Central Baptist
C. Pinch
Pinny
Gas Company
Six Candidates for Wilmot Nominees Named for By Election
Six aspirants from UAP, Labor, and Independent tickets head to the Wilmot by election on May 28 for the vacant House seat. The candidates include farmers, a draper, a nurseryman, and a landholder, with Vic Lyons listed as the returning official.
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Hubary
Klay
Wilmot
House At” Representatives
Vic Lyons
Wok
Gamopon
Vi Paesui
Lan Lo. Spurr
Draper
Labor
J. H. Watson
Nuelcultorigt
St. Weston
Svlivitor
Tragedy in St Kilda After Hit and Run
Detectives in St Kilda investigated a Thursday morning hit and run leaving a victim dying in a gutter. They found a dented sedan and nearby headlight remnants as an investigation began, with two new sedans missing and early developments anticipated.
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St. Kilda
Day of Prayer Sixteen Witnesses at Victorian Inquest
Report of an inquest in Victoria with plans for a Day of Prayer. Prime Minister and church leaders discuss global prayers and the church response. Letters from Bishop and church secretary indicate church participation amid calls for world peace and Christian fellowship.
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C. W. G. Smith
Council of Churches
Empire
Tragic Oakleigh crash inquest details six dead
In Melbourne's Oakleigh incident a sand truck collided with a bus at Warrigal road and North road on March 21 killing six people. The coroner heard witnesses describe speeds around 40 mph and the bus diagonally across the road after impact. Victims named include Mrs Haleas Dowting and Mrs Adiline George along with several Lyon children.
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Melbourne
Fula
Aber
Oakleigh
Mobr
Haleas Dowting
Adiline George
Marjory Lyon
Grey Skies Provide Small Rainfall in Pirie Report
A brief field note records minimal rainfall as Pirie receives a fall of six points amid gray skies and late conditions. Official reports indicate light precipitation with limited impact during the period.
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Pirie
Jim
Weather forecast and rainfall update from Adelaide office
Yesterday’s maximum reached 74 with a 24 hour minimum of 62 ending at 3:00 am. Four points of rain fell in light showers. Rain is expected to continue. The Northern forecast obtained by the Recorders from the Adelaide Meteorological Office indicates unsettled weather with more showers expected.
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Meteorological Office
Adelaide
Davis Cup Singles Drama as Britain Wins Tight Openers
In yesterday's Davis Cup action Great Britain and New Zealand split the singles. Malfoy defeated Shayess in four sets while Brown and Hare also traded sets, with Hare losing to Malfroy. Doubles pairing Hare and Wilde to face Malfrey and Coombe next.
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Great Britain
New Zealand
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Shayess
Are
Betain
Reve Shays
Malfroy
Shayes
Ack
Maltroy
Lo Vetary
Mare
Brown
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Tir
Hare
Wilde
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Coombe
Shayesy
Harevy
Malfray
Narromine Mystery Man Found Alive After Search
Sydney reports James Bartles, once linked to a Narromine district murder probe, was found alive at Tomingly. He had been working there for months, claiming no knowledge of police inquiries into the Narromine bones case. He aided investigators by sharing information about two other men, Thomas Robinson and Timothy O'Shea.
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Sydney
James Bartles
Narromine District
Tomingly
Bartley
Launceston
Thomas Robinson
Tmothy O'Shea
Mary Ann Kelly 71 Dies After Long Pirie Residency
Mrs Mary Ann Kelly died at Pirie Hospital after living in Pirie for about 50 years. Born June 1847 in England she sailed to Australia with John Neary, later widow to William Kelly, leaving two sons from the first marriage and two daughters who are now deceased. Funeral held at Pirie Cemetery with pallbearers and floral tributes from numerous friends and local groups.
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Three Chai Road
Salomontayn
Pirie Hospital
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Kelly
Darlington
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England
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Neary
Australia
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William
Edward Neary
John
Dorothy
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Tr. P. Cuffey
F_and
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Thompson
A Munn
J. Francis
T. Care
J and R. Foran Tul
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T. Scanton
Tim and
Joyce
Ome
George Hauer
Afra
W. Lawrence
Oliver Reis Likely To Win Adelaide Handicap
The six furlong Morphettville race tomorrow features Oliver Reis as favorite after a near miss at Cup Day. Hegemonic and Silver Dash show form, while Silver Seraph and Drift are among acceptors. Mirthbrook, improving after a weak Cheltenham sprint, is also noted as a potential dark horse in the field.
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Buy
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Allef
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Valka
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Seraph
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Eass
Four Boys Convicted for Illegal Use of Motor Cars
In Unley, four boys aged 14 and 15 were convicted in the Children's Court of illegal use of motor cars. One offender, with prior records, was ordered detained at Brooklyn Park Reformatory for nine months. The other three were released on bonds and placed under probation or welfare supervision. Police and court officers credited the arresting constables with clearing up multiple cases. one boy had appeared on six charges previously, with the judge stressing no excuses for wrongdoing.
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Unley
Basin
Newman
Children’s Court
Herrington
JA. Atkinson
D. W. Dawson
Brooklyn Park Reformatory
Umder
Amin
Ammeone
Brooklyn Parte
Cleric Charged After Lineup at Watchhouse In Court
Police court heard the accused Crafter was identified by seven of fourteen men in a Watchhouse lineup. The case, described as grave, proceeds with next Friday’s hearing.
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Nda Strte
Crafter
National Register Questions Stir Controversy At Meeting
Sydney report shows Mr Mansies amid questions over national register and conscription. Protest by Miners' Federation opposed manpower measures as a plan to introduce conscription faces debate and uncertainty before Brisbane departure.
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Miners’ Federation
Sanat
Government to take over Airways for shareholder payout plan
Sir Kingsley Wowl announced in the House of Commons that the Government is prepared to take over Air Ways. Shareholders would receive £4 12s 9d per ordinary share, totalling about £2,650 with four percent interest. British Airways would be taken over on the basis of perias, about 13s 9d for shares.
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Associated Press
Lonoon
Kingsley Wowl
Me Alri
Ordiary
British Airways
Perias
Dumosa Mystery: Identity of Body Likely Frank Allan
Melbourne reports a body found in Dumosa on March 21 may be Frank Allan. Allan, last heard from in Mildura district on March 17, had planned to travel to Donald or Charlton. Both men shared a scar by the Adam's apple and similar height, raising detectives’ hopes.
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Dumosa
Frank Allan
Mildura
Donald
Charlton
Allan
Boy Shot in Face Sentenced in Melbourne Case
Melbourne reports a young man was shot in the face and a male assailant was imprisoned for two years after the incident. The case unfolded Friday with authorities detailing the sequence of events and local reactions.
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