Starving foxes raid farms across Mid-North districts
In Adelaide on Tuesday reports say hundreds of starving foxes swept the Mid-North, destroying thousands of lambs as drought and rabbit scarcity push predators south. Farmers note foxes more numerous than in years, with attacks near farmyards and in Snowtown area, leaving ewes wandering for feed.
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Adelaide
Mid-North
Upper North
Fesruary
Mareh
Quorn
Hawker
Peterborough
Snowtown
Shark Attack Alleges Crew Records Tooth Evidence
Local readers recall a Monday Recorder paragraph about a sailing boat damaged by a gin monster. Fred Stone and three passengers reportedly slept through. A shark tooth found in the boat and later a second tooth in timber supported the claim the creature attacked the vessel.
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Fred Stonehel
Stenwhel
Srindling
Stee Mel
Tite
oMec
Stenghe
Temperature report from yesterday brief
Yesterday recorded a maximum of 79.3 degrees and a minimum of 52 degrees. The low persisted for about two hours ending at 5:30 am.
Pirie Social Court hears local visitors and civic notes
Mr I G Nesbit presided at Pirie Social Court yesterday. Visitors staying in Pirie include W Spells of JN Taylor and Co at Central Hotel, Mrs G B Tatdie at Rosat Exchange, J Mark at International Hotel, J Just of Adelaide at Naval Exchange, Abelly of Yorkshire Insurance, W Knappstein of Stanley Wine Co at Central, and J Warnermanager of Commonwealth Tank visiting from Port Augusta. Pirie Town Council heard Mayor Threadgold announce Rev Norwood’s planned visit and invited a civic reception. Dr A W Lacey proposed a Welfare Board interview. Miss Euphemia Thomson of Burnside Station, Gladstone, died at Henley Beach, noted for her charity and community service.
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Mr. Abelly
Yorkshire Insurance Company
Central Hotel
G. B. Tatdie
Rosat Exchange Hotel
Adelaide
I. Cocks
Catury-Fry- Pascal Proprietary
Royal Exchance Motel
Mr. Knappstein
Stanley Wine Company
Clare
Pirle
J. Warnermanager
Commonwealth Tank
Port Augusta
Fort Augusta
Oval Exchange Hotel
Pirie
W. H. Threadgold
Norwood
Henley Beach
Euphemia Thomson
Davat ‘Thomson
Burnside Station
Gladstone
Misa Thomson
Poison in Tea Charged With Attempted Murder in Melbourne
Esmay Fitzmaurice of Nayook West faced Criminal Court for allegedly trying to give strychnine to Lottie Etzel, daughter of Tivoli Club manager, at Abbotsford. Prosecution claimed tea laced with poison was served on November 42 and later reserved. defense said powder used earlier as face powder. Case adjourned.
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Melbourne
Esmay Lora Fitsmaurice
Domestie
Nayook West
Lortie Etzel
Abbotsford
E .Croom
Lottie Etzel
Fitzmaurice
62 Today Mr Justice Angas Parsons
Mr Justice Angas Parsons, aged 62, elder son of the late Mr dy Langan Parsons, long Minister of Education, will be 62 tomorrow. He studied at Prince Alfred College Roseworthy Agricultural College and the University of Adelaide, where he graduated in law and was called to the Bar, later serving as a judge. He sat in the House of Assembly for Torrens 1912–1913 and for Murray 1918–1944, was Attorney-General and Minister of Education in 2015, and is a member of the University Council and Warden of the Senate. In 1900 he married the eldest daughter of Sir Langdon Bonython.
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Justice Ann5
Barauns
Puiste Jude
Dy Langan Parsons
Justie Angas Parsons
Prince Alfred Colles
Roseworthy Agricalent College
University Gt Adelaide
Sodt
House of Assembly
Torrens
Murray
Langdon Bonython
Unconscious Driver Found After Night On Yarra Embankment
Melbourne report: Nurse Florence of Glen Iris was found semi conscious at the wheel of her car on the Yarra embankment near a bridge. She had spent the night there and suffers concussion and shock. Investigators believe steering gear failure may have caused the car to leave the road.
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Melbourne
Florence
Glen Iris
Yarra Wohin
Grass on Memorial Oval Keeps Longer Lawn Says Gardener
A council letter from Pirie Football Association and complaints from footballers spurred discussion on Memorial Oval grass length. Gardener Mr. Bo Santhey warned against moving the mowing now due to wear and drought, while Dr. Wey defended previous remarks and denied targeting him.
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Memorial Oval
Pirie
Football Association
Railway smash kills 12 near Barcelona in derailment
A train near Barcelona was halted by a gleeful excursionist’s whistle which led a following express to strike the halted train, causing 12 deaths and 30 injuries. The accident occurred Tuesday in Madrid reporting.
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Madrid
Barcelona
The Teachings of Dr Angus Before Presbyterian Assembly
The Presbyterian General Assembly debated Dr Angus teachings and beliefs. Rev Brandt moved a motion opposing them. amendments were discussed, including one by Rev McVillie to postpone until a committee redrafts the entirch's title. The amendment failed 124 to 101.
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Sydney
Angus
Presbyterian General Assembly
F. Brandt
Presbyterian Church
A. K. McVillie
McVithie
Brannt
Three Murder Cases Awaiting Trial in Adelaide
In Adelaide on Tuesday three people accused of murder remain in gaol awaiting further court appearances. Avie Margaret Ragpord is charged with murdering her infant at Mount Gambier. Kenneth George Connell, 24, is charged with murdering his father at Cadell on April 20. Weney my Arthur is charged with murder after a death in Norman Street following an argument. Wr Erle Milhouse acts as counsel in all three cases.
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Adelaide
Adelaide Gael
Erle Milhouse
Avie Margaret Ragpord
Mount Gambier
Kenneth George Conall
Cadell
Weney My Arthur
Bustay
Albert Harris
Norman Street
Ily
Melbourne man committed for trial on murder charge
William John Pomeroy was committed by Swan Hill Court for trial on a charge of attempting to murder his mother and sister at their Lake Boga home on May 7. Mrs Fanny Pomeroy testified he spoke to them by the fireside at night, then a blow woke her and she found her son over her. He claimed he was mad and feared he had hurt them, and she awoke to her bed on fire. Dr F Legge noted temporary insanity after the attack.
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Melbourne
Illiam John Pomeroy
Swan Hill Court
Lake Boga
Fanny Pomeroy
F. Fl, Legge
Swan Till
Pomeroy
Carpenter Dismissed For Going To Russia Visit
Alexander Kissock, a carpenter in the rolling stock branch of the Railways Department, was dismissed by the Railways Disciplinary Board for absence without leave after visiting Russia as a delegate of the Railways Union. He was refused leave by commissioners but proceeded anyway.
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Melbourne
Alexander Kissock
Railways Department
Russia
Railways Union
Railways Discipline Board
Professors Seized in Recorder Special Cables Case
Belgrade reports a crackdown as authorities seize professors amid a Recorder Special Cables investigation. Details describe a severe code enforcement action, with officials stating arrests and confiscations in connection to alleged illicit communications.
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Belgrade
Child Finds Hidden £61 in Paddock at Somerton
Seven year old Brian Newport found a tin containing £61 believed to be part of a robbery from A G Testing Limited. His father placed the matter with a solicitor who holds the money pending ownership, after the boy drew attention with his discovery near his home on St Anne's Estate.
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Adelaide
Mpother
Brian Newport
St. Anne's
Somerton
Brian
A. G
A. Newport
A of & Éfty
Brighton Road
Despicable Act in North Adelaide Shocks City
An Adelaide merchant’s home in North Adelaide was broken into last night with windows smashed and eggs thrown about. A gold watch and chain were stolen. youths may be involved. The family was away for the evening.
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Adelaide
Brougham Place
North Adelaide
Controversy Over Mr. G. B. Goldie at City Council Dinner
Influential members of Barrier District Assembly and Australian Labor Party leaders voiced displeasure at Mr. G. B. Goldie former SM at Broken Hill attending a City Council dinner. Labor aldermen received notices to explain Goldie’s role and remarks while Goldie drew criticism for his prior compensation stance as chair of the Compensation Scheme Joint Committee. The mayor was the only speaker to toast Goldie’s health, prompting unionists to question his presence and the hostile references.
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Barrier
Australian Labor
Goldie
Broken Hil
All.p
Maller
Aleminnre
Ald. Barnes
Unsafe Roads Provokes Pirie Council Meeting Debate
At a Pirie Council meeting Cr Cockburn questioned when the surveyor would start Ute work in Pay ich street, awaiting rain. Surveyor Mr J Farrell said work would begin once weather permits, focusing now on main roads. Ald Davis pressed powers over Shell Aug trading Limited to install a safe crossing. the mayor doubted authority to require a guard rail. Dr Dey noted accidents near Federation road and a dump embankment, urging safer light and barrier measures. Engineer Rieseblek explained recent fencing failures and a new guard rail installation, with North Ward referred back to council.
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Pirie
Cockburn
Payich Street
J. Farrell
Ald. Davis
Camper Shell Augtraling Limited
Federation Road
Nori Ward
A. H. Rieseblek
No Metal Markets On Monday In London
No metal prices were cabled today due to Whitsuntide holiday in England. The note echoes a liberty spirit statement by Dede criticizing empires and capitalism as breakers of old institutions during a global upheaval.
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Adelaide
England
London
Council defers Weeroona tenders amid tendering confusion
Pirie Municipal Council meets amid a tendering quandary for Weeroona. Mayor notes error in advertised closing date May 21 and a corrected May 18 notice. A new tender is received and the council votes to defer a fortnight and call fresh bids closing on a specified date.
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Pirie
Threadgold
Weeroona
Wic Lease
Als
Pavlich
Jeanes
Felday
Ald. Puvitch
Public spirited offer on shrub guards at Weeroone
Mr. A H Gooding complained to the council that arial guards for his shrubs failed to stop rabbits nibbling new shoots. He offered to plant trees and guard them if material was provided. Ald Davis moved to thank him and refer the matter to the parks and highways committee. Dr Coffey noted only one bush was nibbled and pledged attention to the shrubs.
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A. H. Gooding
Council
Ald. Davis
Groding
Tly
Coffey
Worn Part Delays Ulm Tasman Flight
Auckland dispatch reports Mr G T P Ulm’s New Zealand to Sydney flight delayed at least three weeks after a worn rod was found in the aircraft. A replacement part must be rushed from New York for the monoplane, delaying operations pending repair and testing.
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Auckland
G. T. P. Ulm
New Zealand
Sydney
New York
Dr Norwood to visit Pirie amidst town rally
Dr F W Norwood of City Temple London arrives in Ade lide from Melbourne and will visit Pirie next Tuesday. He will address a women gathering in the afternoon and speak at a public rally in the Town Hall with Mayor W H Threadeald presiding. Pirie Philharmonic Society will provide music.
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F. W. Norwood
City Temple
London
Adelide
Melbourne
Pirie
W. OH. Threadaold
Pirie Philharmonie
W. J. ‘Teague
Wil Rendelems
Tir
Norwood
Principa Kick
Adelaide
Empire Fair Concert Impresses Small Pirie Town Audience
King and Queen of Sport attend Empire Fair events as Pirie Town hosts a diverse program. The Pir-Con concert Orchestra opens with an overture while six girls in blue and red perform dances, followed by Russian handkerchief and tap numbers. Additional acts include songs, humorous recitations, a mouth organ piece, pianoforte solos, violin, and a lively encore for Jean et Jeanette.
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Pirie Town
Pir
Conscert Orchestra
Beth Brakenridge
Barbara Woodward
Pauline Hin
Hilary Wells
Fay
Margaret McDougall
Nel
Scoth
Jean Gray
Nellie Meyrick
Gavotte
Pauline Hine
Mary McCormack
Jean Et Jeanette
Betty Brakenridge
Fay McDougall
Meyrick
Mesdimes McMahon
Dugan
G. Bings
A. Ensson
al. Smith
F. MrMahon
M. Cavenett
Marion Wilton
John Colligan
Shirley Mocking
Mellie Stacey
M. Cray
N. McBride
G. McBride
A. Willron
Charred body on wagon after highway crash
Peter McMahon of Haberfield, 33, died from burns after a wagon crash on the Sutherland highway. Driver Ernest Yabsley, 23, was injured on hands, nets, and forehead. Yabsley was pulled clear by two bystanders as flames spread, with McMahon’s remains found amid crushed clothing and debris.
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Sydney
Sutherland
Peter McMahon
Haberfield
Ernest Yabsley
Sley
McMehon
Oil enquiry evidence for Shell Company in Melbourne inquiry
The hearing before the Pesol Commission in Melbourne heard Vernon Smyth of Shell Company deny importing crude under special concessions to be refined locally. He outlined tax payments since 1920, protested inaccurate import figures, and described pricing and secret rebates as isolated actions to protect trade.
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Melbourne
Vernon Sampoen Smyth
Shell Company
Western Australia
Overseasrade Bulletin
Tad Bret
Smith
Shell
C.f
Snel Company
Renales
Siren
Forced to Work on Holidays in South Australia
Mr A C Pinkettes appears for the association in a claim for higher pay and better conditions. He tells Conciliation Commissioner E H Coneybeer that the court has not recognised two public holidays in the case. He says workers already receive ordinary day rates for holiday work.
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Adelaide
A.C. Pinkettes
South Australia
E. H. Coneybeer
Commonwesth Arbitration Court
Pinkerton
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SSL
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L. Cooke
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Royal Exchange Hotel
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International Hotel
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Naval Exchange
A. W. Lacey
Pirie Conncil
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Justice Angas Parsons
Mr. Sandery
Gr. Dey
Wey
Ress
Dey
the Recorder
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Er. Gackbard
Coumeilore
North Ward
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Ulm
Tasman
DR. Norwood
The
North Adelaide Baptist
Ny Teondan
Newton
Nis
Giiy Temple
Australan
Parker
Campbell
Fort Newton
Tren
Empire Fair
Town Hall
Mise Meyrch
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