Transport Control Board weighs road rail link at Port Pirie
The Transport Control Board inspected Port Pirie’s supper room to study if road transport or rail should better serve Adelaide to Port Pirie and Port Augusta routes. It discussed coordinating services, timetable gaps, and freight impact with input from local business figures on delivery speed and costs.
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The
Transport Control Board
Port Pirie
Institute
Adelaide
J. Sincock
W. P.bishop
A. W. Pope
A. J. Kleeman
Ailways
Port Auguste
Redhill
Port Augusta
Gladstone
Irip
T. Magee
Mojor
N. W. Goode
Slee
Goode
Amuah
Lal
T. W. Richards
Ie Board
Pert Pirie
Motion to Disallow New Transport Workers Regulation
In Canberra on Wednesday the Senate heard Opposition Leader Pearce move to disallow the new regulation under the Transport Workers Act. Debate followed as Pedres urged adjournment to discuss the matter, criticizing government defiance of Parliament and asserting the regulation favored unionists. The motion and debate were adjourned.
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Canberra
Senate
Sen
Pearce
Transport Workers ‘Act
Pedres
Ie Malger
United Conference Without Finality Reaches Canberra
United Australian Country Parties adjourned in Canberra without finality on Mr Seusin's proposal for a non-farty conferrr. J A ons, J G Latham, and Dr Fart ae were asked to study the properts port to a future meeting. Opposition cue argues Scull'n's proposal should wait until Theodore resigns as Treasurer. Puturiars Notes Bill dropped.
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Canberra
Wednesdy
Mier
Seusin
J. A. ‘Sons
J. G. Latham
Fartae
Arstey
Scull'n
Theodore
Japanese seamen promote union links with Chinese workers
Japanese sailors union members completing amalgamation move to foster cooperation with Chinese crews. Plans include establishing branches at Shenzhai and Hong Kong. They argue excluding Chinese sailors raises Japan's costs and aim to curb Chinese wages to boost Japan's competitiveness.
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Kobe
Shenzhai
Hong Kong
Second Air Mail Arrives at Koepang United Service
Koepang reports a home bound mail plane arriving at 125 local time. Parliamentary debate over compensation, valuation and railway service defects continues. Board notes road transport faster and cheaper. freight plan unchanged. Port Pirie to Adelaide trip remains scheduled.
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United Service
Koepang
Mr. Bassett
Bassett
Messrs. Lewis
J. A. O'Dea
J. Wetchford
A. Bell
W. H. Warm
Port Pirie
Adelaide
Experts Outline Major Finance Revisions for National Expenditure
Melbourne experts told a Loan Council sub committee they proposed drastic cuts to pensions and salaries to align with living-cost figures. The group, including Jones of Victoria and Mitchell of Western Australia, warned ministers to expect a vigorous economy plan for the council’s consideration.
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Melbourne
van Coume
al- Tiady
Counc
Mr. Jones
Victoria
James Mitchell
Western Australia
L. L. Hill
South Australia
Jones
Frankenstein Minster
Loan Council
Millionaire Shot Wife Faces Murder Charge
London film star Charlotte Nirdlinger once Miss Charlotte Nust and three times married to Fred Nirdlinger faces murder charges after his shooting death in their Alviera apartment on March 4. The couple’s marriages in Maryland 1924, 1926, and Paris 4088 are noted as irregular or contracted. The Public Prosecutor seeks a murder conviction with provocation. Charlotte claims jealousy and threats.
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London
Nirdlinger
Charlotte Nust
Nice Counil
Fred Nirdlinger
Alviera
Maryland
Paris
Charlotte
Trial of Mrs Nirdfinger Attracts Massive Crowd
A crowd ten times capacity floods the ring as Mrs. Nirdfinger faces trial. She weeps when charged and denies the accusation while the judge notes rumors about her character. She admits firing at her husband after a collapse during testimony. a doctor cites marks on her throat from violent pressure.
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Nice
Recaptured prisoner near Newcastle after escape
A prisoner named William was recaptured about three miles from where he escaped in Newcastle on Wednesday morning. He was apprehended at an earlier location after fleeing during the rain.
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Newcastle
William
Iis
Fire Tragedy in Hull Tenement Sees Six Die
A Hull tenement fire trapped a Sve family with infants in an attic where they perished. Firemen reported all others escaped but six residents were hospitalized with burns. A crew from United Service confirms the scene and casualties in the early morning blaze.
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United Service
London
Hull
American Labor Fight Against Bankers Exposed
In Houston a convention of day employees heard William Green of the American Federation of Labor warn against wage cuts by bankers. He urged workers to resist driving forces seeking lower wages while noting rising productivity far outpaced wage gains.
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United Service
Houston
Texas
Ani Us
Cess
Willlwn Green
Ameri¢ Federation
Joior
Diay
Sovktes
New York
Hoover
Treasury
United States Steel Corporation
New Radio Station At Crystal Brook Opens Soon
The new high power broadcasting station at Crystal Brook aims to be Australia’s central station and will reach a wide area. Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs E P Hainsay promises operation in September, with Port Pirie listeners gaining access and A class stations receiving Adelaide programs and Eastern States content. C M Hosking of the Australian Broadcasting Company toured Port Pirie to assess local material, while Mayor Middicon offered power and facilities to promote equal services with other stations in the National network.
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Crystal Brook
Australia
Commonwealth
Dievetor
Baste
E. P. Hainsay
Port Pirie
AOL
Adelaide
oCl
South Australia
Australian Broadcasting Company
C. M. Hosking
Port Pyre
Middicon
Aus~ Feodgs Broadcasting Company
Bsk
Misrala
Losking
Australa
New Zeland
Legislative Council nominations show nine provinces contested
When nominations closed for the Legislative Council general elections on June 6, nine of 47 provinces would be contested. Those elected without opposition include four Nationalists, three United Country Party members, and one Laborite. No last minute entries were recorded.
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Melbourne
Legislative Council
United Country Party
10000 Pound Robbery Notes Passed In VicTORA Melbourne
Sydney police report Melbourne detectives recovered part of the 10000 pound Canberra robbery funds. The money was passed to shopkeepers and bookmakers, with likely further recoveries expected by week’s end. Edward Jacobs, 49, of Sydney, appeared in City Court charged with failing to appear at the Sydney Quarter Sessions on April 15 and with related entering and stealing offences. He was remanded to Friday pending arrival of the main warrant.
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Melbourne
Ardler
Iiruelons
Sydney
Canberra
Colingwood Post
Millar
Edward Ever Jacobs
Adelaide wholesale fruit and vegetable prices report
In Adelaide on Wednesday the wholesale market quoted rates for apples cooking seven pence to eight pence per pound with eating apples eight to nine pence. Oranges Navel zero to forty-two shillings and three pence, mandarins fourteen pence, commons eight to nine pence per case. Pears eating eight pence per case. Cabbages four pence to two pence per dozen, kale flowers two pence to four pence per dozen. Beans three pence to four pence per dozen. Prunes six pence to seven pence per bushel.
Metal Warrets London Metal Exchange May 1 quotes
Advices from the Australian Mines and Metals Association show London Metal Exchange quotations for May 1. Copper prices include standard spot and three month forward, with electrolytic ingots and wire bars for big and next month shipments. Tin, spelter, and silver figures cover spot, forward, and three month terms with various price levels.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metals Asseciation
London Metal Exchange
Deutschland Battleship Deutschland Ober Alles Ceremony
Berlin observers witnessed the premature launch of the new battleship Deutschland amid crowd speculation and ceremonial pageantry. An apparent mishap with supports caused the vessel to slip from the slips and enter the water unexpectedly while Dr Bruening spoke on pacific aims.
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Berlin
Tursdas
Kitl
Bruening
Four youths on murder charge over Coburg tragedy
In Coburg a four youth group faced murder charges over the death of Arthur Head, a 16 year old school teacher. Allan Ward 14 Ralph Fuller 19 Richard Jackson 19 and Leslie Lewis 19 are accused after a church fete disturbance and a subsequent attack on Head as he and friends returned home. The hearing was adjourned to tomorrow.
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Melbourne
Arthur Head
Coburg
Allan Ward
Ailk Winder
Ralph Fuller
Messenger
Richard J.ick
Leon
Lestie Lewis
Lewis
Jackson
Mead
Ward
Four Avenue
Unley Shooting Court Remands Roy Reid in Adelaide
Roy Reid, 34, motor car proprietor, was remanded at the Adelaide Police Court on charges of attempted murder involving William McAilson near Wellersdey. Prosecutors reported McAilson in serious condition. hospital later advised his condition improved.
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Adelaide
Wellersdey
Tavins
Art Lautia
Priser
Certai Fwrfs
Roy Reid
Whh
William McAilson
WS Unity
Tiewlys
Prosecutus
McAilison
Tng
Eveay Seong
fiveUss
Nma Allgule
Aliang
World Wheat Conference Moves Toward Export Controls
London dispatch reports the World Wheat Conference drifting toward export control plans. Austria submits proposals via Mr McDougall aligned with Poland and Danubian states, including marketing 1941-22 quotas and establishing an external body in London to oversee a 4,000,000 ton reserve, to be allocated by majority vote to meet export quote needs.
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London
Austria
YL. McDougall
Poland
Weaduarlers
Canavian loan figure cited amid Ottawa listing confusion
The listing mentions Servier and OTTAWA with a figure of 250,006,000 dollars about 50,000,000 pounds. The wording is unclear and affected by OCR errors, but it appears to reference a large conversion loan and subscriber interests in Canada. Further verification needed for precise entities and amounts.
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Servier
Ottawa
Tuterlay
Personal cases it Co Ltd typhus fever recuperative holiday
A report notes that a company entity and an individual faced a secret typhus fever attack, followed by a brief recuperative holiday in the city, indicating health concerns and temporary downtime.
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Cases It( Co. Ltd
Two More RAF Deaths Amid Fatal 1931 Collision
In London a Royal Air Force collision claimed two more lives. Readers are told that Seeviet, Moray and other locations suffered casualties as pilots Lewis, Nangle, and others died. The tally marks RAF deaths for 1931 now at least four.
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Seeviet
London
Tuesany
Twa Twat Wipseatt
Wvor
State Lotteries Debate Rejected by Commons
United Service members voice opposition as Commons rejects the idea of state lotteries to fund Beitixn hospital support. The stalled plan faced veto amid procedural delay and unclear public benefit, leaving hospital fundraising efforts in doubt.
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United Servicr
London
iZoumeans
Lolter
Beitixn
Swedish Strikers Clash With Police in Night of Turmoil
Journal reports violent clashes as strikers faced police near Stockholm. Dozens injured as protesters hurled stones and torches while authorities restrained crowds amid tense midnight arrests and a strong police presence.
Revolt in Burma Sparks Government Action
Government announces measures to quell a rebel movement in Burma. Troops will be deployed, and steps will be taken to relieve the economic situation worsened by the revolt. Source mentions Balglatta and Wednesday reports on the unrest and government response.
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Atten Servier
Balgatta
Fraudulent conversion case verdict announced in court
A widowed mother and a man named Lillywhite were sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to fraudulently converting money to themselves. The court heard they took 822 in funds through deception and faced the ensuing legal consequences in a formal judgment.
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