Attempted murder ends in double tragedy at Peakhurst
In Peakhurst on Isaac Street Allan James Stewart shot his wife Lilian Stewart then killed himself with a single revolver. Mrs Stewart, aged 50, is hospitalized in critical condition conscious but unable to speak. She wrote her name and address before being treated. Police believe she was attempting to push the revolver away when it exploded.
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Sydney
Lilian Stewart
Isaac Street
Peakhurst
Allan James Stewart
Stewart
Wight
Dairying gains government backing for research drive
Prime Minister Lyons urged creation of a national dairy research institute at the Butter Factory Managers and Secretaries Association conference. He noted £2,000 for equipment to train students at Tharawksbury College and highlighted Australia’s dairy export growth aided by new methods, urging removal of trade barriers to expand the industry.
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Melbourne
J. A. Lyons
K. Lyons
Wition
Commonwealth Tovernment
Tally
Wali. Wren
Thawkesbury Hellege
New South Wales
Mane Australia
London Metal Market Adelaide Prices and Industry Warnings
Australian Mines and Metals Association reports London Metal Exchange quotes for lead and other metals, with spot and forward prices listed and declines noted for spelter silver and gold. The piece discusses protective measures, quota legislation, board reorganisations, and calls for higher dairy butter production efficiency tied to cream pricing and public policy impacts on the industry.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metals Association
London Metal Exchange
I-loda
Victorious Band Boys Return Home in Pirie Welcome
Bands from Solomontown and Pirie schools were greeted by cheering crowds on Ellen and Alexander streets. Presentations were made to bandmasters E. C. Gann and B. J. Kearney at Austral Theatre as locals praised the boys for winning the state shield and Adelaide contest, with Mayor W. He Threadgold speaking on hospitality and future visits.
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Ellen
Alexander Streets
Sro Stein
Feremony
Austral Theatre
Te Management
Smilie
Filen
Sindelt
Suluoukown Boys
Fst
Juu Mesamder
Colonel Bogey
Placenne Street
Krieg Nu
Mexander Street
Solnuuntown
Tually Pirie
Austra ‘Theatre
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Lonelalan
W. He Phreadgold
Pirie
Mr. Threadgold
Sue Tenier Ax
Plice ‘Pike
Threadguld
Adelaide
Pick
Y.A
Victoria
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Taann and
Kearney
Nil Wien
Shiek Giri
Theyadgold
Kearmney
Hutfre
Ywiikeh
Buue
Guns
Gann
Clusty
Kenn
Ken. Shicker
Cully
Carney
Pandib
Messrs
J. Il. Atwell
Salomertown School Lumunittes
M. M. A. Middleton
Atwell
Peterborough
Pirie Boys
Middleton
Tie
GC. P. Murn
A. Pillar
Isai Marehine
Aiwt Mo
Lustral Theatre Management
Hayfine
Labor Disunity Deepens After Garden Expulsion
A new split rocks the Labor movement as J S Garden is expelled by the Lang faction. Garden plans to appeal while a special conference may be called to assess the party's position. NSW secretary Graves says the expulsion signals resolve to discipline dissenters and defend a Labor government aim.
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Labor Movement
J. S Garden
MLHLR
Lang
Garden
Graves
New South Wales
Warden
Ted
Decisinn
Mrarden
Willi Ff
New South Wales Priel
Sinilay
Lalor
Wetorks
Temperature Readings from Yesterday
The maximum reached 77.8 degrees and the 24 hour minimum ended at 8.30 am was 33 degrees.
Solicitor in Trouble in Adelaide Court Appearance
Harold York Thompson, a 35 year old solicitor from Parramatta, appeared in Adelaide Police Court on a charge of uttering a forged document. The case relates to a purported transfer under the Real Property Act and mentions his brother Alan Joyd Thompson, with the two men reportedly missing after a fishing trip near Mona Vale. The court remanded Harold Thompson until Monday and he did not seek bail as other matters in Sydney reportedly involve thousands of pounds.
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Adelaide
King William Street
Harold York Thompson
Parramatta
New South Wales
Harold Thompson
Alan Joyd Thompson
Manly
Mona Vale
Thompsons
Broken Hill
Alan Thompson
Arthur Ever Jordan
Thompson
Adeaide
Sydney
English Actress Joins RALS Voyage to London
Miss Violet Vanbrugs, an English actress, has joined RALS Ormonde for a voyage from Seuacy to London. Mr D Yates, general superintendent of Broken Hill Associated Shelters, returns from a Western Australia holiday to Pirie. Gen Mariya with the State Returned Sailors and Soldiers League visits Pirie on May 30 to open a new branch room at the town hall. Mr and Mrs Sabatives of the author Rafael are returning to England on RMS Ormonde after a visit.
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Violet Vanbrugs
Rals, Ormonde
Seuacy
Londo
D. Yates
Broken Hill
Shelers
Western Australia
Pirie
Mariya
State Com Tiduidant
State Board of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ Imperial League
B L. Sabattives
Rafael Eeces
England
R.M.S. Ormonde
Federal Cricket and Sports Club Opens Social
The reconstituted Federal Cricket and Sports Club held an inaugural social at Elite Rink with about 420 present. Highlights included Panetta Moving Orchestra performances, a loyal toast to the club, and plans for a busy winter with 200 members target and renovations to the quarters.
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Emlé Skating Hink
Pirle Weat
Betty
Napoleon
Federal
Ratte Finn
Aerhauspnun
Adilue
Wallaroo
Mount Lyell Fertiliser Co
RODE WITHOUT LIGHTS IN SOLOMONTOWN COURT CHARGE
In Pirie Police Court yesterday Robert Blatchford pleaded guilty to riding a bicycle along Main roads at 7 50 p m on April 24 without front and rear lights. He claimed he would dash the lights and go straight home. The magistrate warned that riding without lights is dangerous and penalties could rise. a possible fine or seven days imprisonment loomed.
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Messrs. &. Ueyana A. K. Jeanes
Pirie
Robert Blatchford
Solomtontown
Lgt. G. £. Noblet
J. W. Corner
Ting
Des
Canberra Loan Council approves £9,000,000 loan plan
The Loan Council accepted a Bank underwrite offer of £9,000,000 to cover early 1936-37 ministry needs. Governments plan £19,940,000 loan for works and defense, with £21,806,000 to South Australia. Mr Casey forecasts a £2,350,000 to £3,420,000 deficit across states. Commonwealth and New South Wales to balance, WA and South Australia near balance.
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Canberra
Tee Loan Council
South Australia
Casey
Gall
Commonwealth
Alvo
New Southales
Western Australia
Astealia
Solomontown Beach Tide Threat Prompted Council Warning
July last year 5 000 spent on Ellendale and Solomontown embankments. recent high tides raise fears among residents. Council notes tide levels, warns spring tides could erode sheet piling and threaten the wharf front, urging immediate action and extended piling to protect the embankment and nearby properties.
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Ellendale
Solomontown
Pirie Town
W. H. Thread- Cul
Watts
Walls
Aki Watts
Williilly
Witte
Wesel
Senate closes tariff debate in Canberra
The Senate today concluded consideration of the tariff schedule and sent it back to the House with several requests. A key demand seeks free admission of British cement.
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Canberra
House of Representiatives
Little Interest in Pirie Municipal Elections
Apathy dominates Pirie politics as nominations close with over three weeks to go. Few voters turned out in pre selections, Labor faces no strong opposition, and several aldermen indicate retirement or hesitation about running.
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Imirlé
Pirie
Uife
Liberal and Country League
Septic system plan faced by Broken Hill Associated Smelters
Town council faces £228 annual loss from sanitary revenue if a new septic tank is installed at Broken Hill Associated Smelters. Officials lack firm cost estimates though 3 222 sanitary pans exist, with 444 at the Smelters changed twice weekly. The proposed change would reduce revenue and affect street services, prompting questions about labor and vehicle needs.
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Puma
Broken Hill
D. Yates
Tin Council
Meo
Gladstone Seeks New High School Report at Minister Meeting
Tuesday a delegation led by ES W Jedtes and Dr. C Fenser visited Gladstone's primary to push for a new high school. They discussed a teacher residence, a science room and lavatories, and noted flood damage and repairs to the old building. The Minister said he would consult the director, while praising teachers for their dedication.
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Gladstone
L. Carthew
Theigh School Council
erect @ mew high school
C. Budge
Parents' Association
Howeven
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