Russia Rejects British Pact Proposals Amid Eastern Security Talks
In London a Soviet source says Moscow will not sign an alliance with Britain and France unless the pact guarantees Soviet territory and direct aid to attacked states. British proposals are viewed as insufficient and a barrier against aggression is urged, with discussions due at Geneva next week.
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Auenslian
London
Russia
Britain
France
Moscow
Poland
Finland
United Press
Iaventla
Investi
Thet
Hassia
United Front of
Muital Aestalanes
Ghantheriain
Old Walrfax
Geneva
Buller
Cuder
Wan
Beilish
Batoula
Tatwa
Lithonia
Nusein
Agervanion
Rnna
Thutler
Wis Masenty
Dliset Vislon
Another Appeal for Peace in Europe Crisis
Roosevelt seeks new peace efforts as Europe faces a critical situation. A Washington dispatch cites State Department sources outlining Britain France and Hungary pact concerns and mutual aid pledges to stabilize Eastern and Central Europe amid rising tensions. The Foreign Office confirms a further communication has been received.
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Associated Presa
Europe
Washington
State Department
Britain
France
Bulawa
Huaslu
Frames
Rates Unpaid From Estates Threaten Town Lands
In a report to Pirie Town Council, town clerk Garrett said arrears from estates held by the Official Receiver were unpaid as mortgagees possessed premises and collected rents while dodging rates. Five blocks are involved. action to compel payment and potential sale of allotments was endorsed. Victorian Bushfire Fund totals £154,000 with allocations for repairs, relief, and buildings.
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Pirie
Garrett
Garcett
Cra Warman
Nazi Demonstration in Danzig
A chaotic Nazi demonstration in Danzig stretched from Sunday night into Monday, drawing German party officials and staffers. The Polish press claimed little concern, noting expected Polish reactions if further provocations occurred and questioning claims of Polish frontier area terrorism.
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le En Minster
Berlin
Dandig
Almo- Fonts
Polis
Hermane Ware
Bicycle Taken From Footpath Near International Hotel
A green enameled bicycle belonging to Mr AR Crlette, a shipping clerk, was stolen from the footpath beside the International Hotel on Sunday night. The markings were under the veranda near the hotel, in a well-lit area. Mr Cherle, a hotel resident, saw the machine shortly after 9 PM but could not find it when he checked outside later.
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AR. Crlette
Watts case in Pirie Votive Court on unlawful liquor claim
In Pirie Votive Court yesterday Judge Coventry indicated a judgment would be delivered this morning in the Watts case. The charge alleges that on March 42 the defendant Sidney David Leorue Watts of Pirie West unlawfully obtained liquor during prohibited hours from Feders Hotel. Watts pleaded not guilty, represented by Mr. Hicks of Adelaide.
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Pirie
C. J. Coventry
Watts
Sidney David Leorue Watts
Pirie West
Feders Hotel
FG. Hicks
Adelaide
Billiards in Pirie Tournament Scores Report
Fragmentary billiards results listing players and scores. Tayloe 50 Bretsohmer 143 Cobrell 18a F. Sawyer 149 Ho Franer 148 Goodfellow 129 Martin 124 Boehm 444 O Penny 100 Th. Martin 71 Somerset Wakes Thomite W sprars am 7 Taylor pil
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Tayloe
Bretsohmer
Cobrell
F. Sawyer
Ho Franer
F Goodfellow
Vo Martin
Boehm
O. Penny
Th. Martin
P. Somerset
Potndon
Sprars
Taylor
Ambitious Infant Social Services Agenda In Melbourne
A new Federal Department of Social Services under Sir Frederick Stewart is expected to expand activities beyond old-age pensions and insurance. Premier Prime Ministers indicated plans to explore housing reforms and comprehensive insurance schemes covering workers and children, with broader social welfare aims.
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Melbourne
Federal
Department of Social Services
Frederick Stewart
Pyeilerick Strivurl
Sim
National Isuradee
National Bealty
Dionss
Wahysiente
Prederick Stewart
Hue Someon
55,000 Fire in Queensland destroys premises
Large blaze in Queensland damages multiple premises. Reported injuries unclear. Fire services battled intense flames at several locations as investigators begin to determine cause and total estimated losses. Local authorities urged residents to avoid the area and check for updates.
Cheese production in Australia shows growth in Victoria
MIT Paterson opens the annual conference of the Institute of Daily Factory Managers and Scenery Directors stating Victoria's cheese output may match all Australia from years ago. He notes 40000 crates produced by end of April versus 1996 97 totals and praises dairy machinery exports to England Russia South Africa and other countries.
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Australia
Liepas
Mit Paterson
M.ula
Te Institute of Daley Factry Managers and Scenearies
Victoria
Paterson
Enstand
Nuswia
Huth Atyiea
Town Clerk Reports Improved Public Finances and Saved Public Works Costs
Town Clerk Garrett told Pitie Town Council that finances look brighter than a year ago. He noted public works estimates underutilized in nine months and that only 181 to 183 pounds remained outstanding for electric light funds after a full year of efforts.
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Garrett
Pitie
Dey
Adelaide trip for Set to be held tomorrow night
Mr W Gee and Mrs Gps with their son Bill head to Adelaide for the event tomorrow night. J Wilson of Ellendale slowly recovers in Pirie Hospital. J Coventry presided in Pirie Locals and Police Courts. Juhuina of Hundred of Pure in Pirie Hospital after a fall from a horse, pelvis fractured. Town clerk notes a debit in the general fund of £75 but improvement over last year. Australian High Commissioner Sir M Bruce arrives in London with Mrs Bruce after crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Mary. Mayor discusses rate arrears and harbour board dues. revenue hopes rise with public works and engineer surveyor reports. Graduates of Adelaide University elect union committees.
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W. Gee
Propriewt
Austral
Gps
Thear Aon
Adelaide
J. Wilson
Ellendale
Pirie
Pital
Ko Juhna
Hundred of Pure
Pirie Hixspitel Surgical
Redhill Road
PB Lassen
Prial
Gr. Dey
M. Bruce
London
Gill
Harbors Board
Garrett
Archbishey
Hetty
Wika
Sydniay
St. Mary's
Basilica
Billie Robinson
Pee Weil
Tom Fleal
London Metal Prices and Market Notes from Adelaide
Lead, copper, tin, spelter and silver quotations listed with spot and forward prices. Market to open with mixed moves as copper and tin rise while spelter and some silver figures slip. Woolcott Forbes Caze.
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Adelaide
London
Alleged Cheque to UAP Sparks Australian Inquiry
Sydney reports confusion as Crown authorities prepare moves linked to a £4000 cheque alleged to be paid to the United Australia Party. The Premier denies involvement while the Lepinlathee Assembly discusses the matter and possible action against Woolcott-Forben.
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Sydney
Crown Jaye
Woolcott-Forben
Lepinlathee Assembly
Forbes
United Australia Party
More Rain Round Pirie Follows Downpour
A day after early hours of rain in Pirie and district farmers stayed off town streets on Tuesday tending their lands. Shower totals reached up to a quarter to a third of an inch in some areas with milder falls reported elsewhere. Farmers expect delays in sowing and some may sell parts of last year’s crop at the coming weedings. Local traders note fewer shoppers as farmers remain on farms.
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Pirie
Husineapman
Thermometer reading summary for yesterday
Yesterday’s maximum reached 68.5 degrees with a 24 hour minimum of 56 degrees. The period ended at SM am, reflecting mild temperatures and a gentle diurnal range. Local observers note clear to partly cloudy skies and light winds during the interval.
Weather and score notes from rain affected games
Fragmented report lists rainfall impact on recent games with scores and names such as Wood, Broughton, Mundley, Welot, and Crystal Bruck. Mentions Monday punt outcomes and unsettled forecast, indicating a back and forth weather influence on events.
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Wood
Lewer Broughton
Mundley
Port Main
J. B. Welotth
Nfl
Heavy Falls in Victoria Floods Wimmera Regions
Wimmera streams flood Victoria after heavy rains across the state. Northern Victoria reports exceptional falls with stock removed in parts as rivers rise and transport disrupted. Rutherglen and surrounding areas see rainfall totals exceeding yearly averages, signaling ongoing wet conditions.
Man Falls Into Mine Shaft In California
Recovery of John Rooney, a Gulliver Baple hawk, occurred three days after he vanished while working at Trohnsons min e in California. A rescue attempt followed a fall through a shaft mouth as workers covered the mine after the accident.
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Melbou
John Rooney
Trohnsons Mins
California
Fog Delays Royal Yacht Empress of Australia Voyage
King and Queen delayed by ice and fog as the Empress of Australia navigates near Quebec. Masters note late spring ice conditions typical for 1889 era. vessels must follow North Atlantic Conference rules, yet can act in emergencies. Royal party remains aboard and is escorted by Canadian destroyers Skeena and Fagenos toward Wolfe’s Cove en route to Quebec City.
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London
Latrador
Wugeestions
Australia
Ttway
Empress of
Inia Am
Canada
Yuebec
Jeffeld
Queles
St. Merry
Miquelon
Newfoundland
Arrardiuse
Ki Irena
Ofiawa
Yuebev
Canute
Liper
Ander
Wolfe's Cove
Wolfe
Britain
Premium on Wheat Raises UK Import Costs
Market notes show scarce wheat with Victorian shipments and premium payments. Liverpool May option for New South Wales grain quoted at 29 shillings, July Liverpool option active as buyers push prices. Argentine wheat trading by speculators. Winnipeg influenced by selling and modest rain.
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Victorias
United Kingdom
South Australia
Liverpool
New South Wales
Lochmaddy
Xipeilie
Blood in quarrel leads to assault charge in Adelaide
John Frederick Alexander testified in Adelaide Police Court about a family fight with his father Joseph William Alexander a walking stick incident and a head wound. The charge of grievous bodily harm was downgraded to common assault after Alexander admitted striking his father with a chopper during the April 20 dispute. The case adjourned to May 23 for further proceedings.
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Adelaide
Aly
John Frederick Alexander
Joseph William Alexander
Hughes Street
Mile End
Morgan
Alexander
Crafter
A. E. Williams
Wiams
Willams
Gut
Joseph
Three charges lead to fines for unregistered vehicle
The court heard the defendant drove an unregistered motor truck with no insurance and no license on April 22. The judge noted past registration and limited fraud, but imposed a modest penalty, fining £1 and considering hardship due to prior work at smelters. The defendant Wilber is married with five children.
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Set
W. Virgo
Virgo
Hillier
Pie
Mambray Craeky
Pirie
J. Warren
Wilber
Once Pirie Detective Acquitted Of Conspiracy
A Melbourne jury acquitted Fredrike Willan Ferguson and two co-defendants of conspiring in a forged cheque scheme. The court accepted that connections to the Priguson group could not be proven beyond reasonable doubt. The trial referenced a Carlton jewellery run and a Pity Stop incident during the alleged conspiracy window.
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Melbourne
Fredrike Willan Ferguson
Williantreet
Adelaide and
Pirie
Bowden
Lyon Jill
Brest Campton
Elwood
Homer
Howden
Sydney
Daciaion Uy Rawren
Carlton
Campton
Alt. Hwietorton
D& Som
Hie
Swilina Bank
Auatratoala
Berwoten
Dhate
Fishermen Describe Wreck Suffering and Endurance
The crew of the Dengen recounts privations after a wreck 50 miles southwest of Darwin. Captain blinded by sandy blight, the ship foundered on Horse Sheen rocks. Survivors built a raft and dinghy, shared scant provisions, and rowed toward Charles Point, enduring exhaustion and injuries as they finally reached land.
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Dar
Darwin
Charles Point
esi Hecima, agit whem, abr = peanut farm at Charles Point
Groce Ilan
Gey
Advice From The Bench At Pirie Local Court
In Pirie Local and Police Courts Mr J Coventry, SM, urged debtors to face their liabilities directly rather than incur court costs. He advised a distressed woman and a man with eight children to seek reasonable arrangements with creditors. A householder paying 12/6 rent was ordered to pay 2/6 weekly toward his debt. He noted gratitude from a defendant and dismissed further attendance.
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Pirie
Coventry
Sol
Son of Aurous Outsiders Shine in Morphettville Trackwork
Adelaide racehorses returned to Morphettville for morning work on the new grass and cinder tracks. Mitol and King Sim moved stylishly over seven furlongs in steady times, while Dalmuir and Glenvarlock posted solid mile and two furlong efforts. Son of Aurous and Adchide Cup winner Son of Aurous also logged half mile and final furlong sections as wind affected several workouts.
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Adelaide
Tol
King Sim
C. Ryan
Morphettville
Dalmuir R. Carling
Woman stole 5200 falsified accounts for four years
An unidentified woman allegedly engaged in a multi year scheme involving falsified accounts totaling 5200 documents or funds. Court records indicate the duration spanned about four years with discrepancies discovered during an audit. Authorities pursue further action.
Woman given jail term for theft from company
Ellen Teresa Attenborough of Queen Street Norwood was jailed for 13 months after admitting thefts from her employer over four years. Prosecutors said she falsified records to cover embezzlement totaling several pounds, mostly for living expenses. Her defense noted lack of relatives and old father’s death, pledging to repay when possible.
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Adelaide
Turaday
Taylor
Fo Ith
Napier
Sammy Ple
Alrailor
Ellen Teresa Attenborough
Queenstreet
Norwood
A. Z. Chambeersin
Cmt
Thi Ledaers
Kinane
Keir
Man Charged With Murder After Death at Relinner Creek
Following the death of Destey in 1704 an Indian at Relinner Creek has been charged with murder. Whart had been a resident of Australia for about years.
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Destey
Relinner Creek
Whart
Australia
Air Enquiries Hear Two Courts in Canberra
Two inquiry courts will investigate aviation and civil accident matters. A Naval Air Force court and a civil inquiry court will be presided by judges and may be established under regulation and parliament. The Accidents Investigation Committee will continue to collect data on crashes involving aircraft and equipment in Melbourne and Sydney.
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Seb Uyo
Naval Abtabralica Air Force Court
Mrrhaps
Quvernor-Generatin-Connell
Judes
Hiv
Cowl
BAAD
Omeors
Fla.aw
Piper
Judes Hrorkman
Hitration “Court
Covent
Melbourne
Sydney
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