Empire Day Celebrations at Pirie Schools Mark Farewells
Queme Day observed across the state as Pirie Solomontown and High School hold Empire Day events. Headmaster Mr E P Rowe presided while Mr A R Leonard urged pride in the British Empire and unity. A half holiday followed with thanks to the Returned Soldiers Association and thanks to departing staff W H Phillips and H Le Lacheur.
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Pirie
Solomontown
H. le Lacheur
W. H. ©. Phillips
E. P. Rowe
Rowe
A. R. Leonard
High School Council
Commonwealth
Empire
Leonard
Returned Soldiers’ Association
A. Witt
Middleton
Pirie School Assembles For Memorial Address In Adelaide
In the Pirie School yard the children gathered with the new school committee members Inspector Caust Mr and Mrs Bal Adelaide and scholars parents. The children sang The Song of Australia and the National Anthem and stood at attention to honor the fallen in the war. Chairman M M B Middleton spoke on Queen Victoria's birthday.
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Pirie School
Caust
Mes
Bal
Adelaide
Australia
M. M. B. Middleton
Queen Victoria
Toledo Riots Leave Two Dead and Several Wounded
In Toledo last night a crowd hurled bricks and engaged in clashes injuring two men and three others. Soldiers were forced to fire as the mob pressed forward before a heavy gas attack drove the crowd back at 10 pm. Two deaths were confirmed.
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Toledo
Winooka Fails in Washington Park Handicap Race
The Australian racehorse Winooka finished fifth in a field of nine at Washington Park Handicap. It started as a heavy favorite, but could not clinch the win, with an underwhelming showing compared to rivals.
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Chicago
Winooka
Washington Park
Eifth
Adelaide Birthday Cup Carnival Opens at Victoria Park
Adelaide Racing Club starts the Birthday Cup carnival at Victoria Park on Friday. The event is a highlight of South Australia’s racing calendar with the £500 Cry Handicap over seven furlongs as the main attraction.
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Adelaide
Adelaide Racing Club
Victoria Park
Brilliant Girl Shot in Sleep in Madrid Tragedy
Dona Aurora Rodriguez, a prominent Socialist, opened a SemergiCnAL trial in Madrid alleging she killed her brilliant daughter while she slept. The case ties to her son, a noted writer on politics and sex, who fell for an Englishman and threatened to desert Socialism. Accused, she reportedly rowed the court for two hours claiming the right to kill her own offspring.
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Madrid
Dona Aurora Rodriguez
Ben
Spain
Salute of 24 Guns for Queen Mary’s Birthday
A 24 gun salute will be fired at noon tomorrow at the parade ground to mark Queen Mary’s sixty seventh birthday. The 43rd Field Artillery will operate the battery.
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Adelaide
Quées Mary
Fred
43Th Field Artillery
Doctor faces case over suspected poison in patient meals
London report recalls a doctor who found poison in a patient’s food and medicines. The patient suspected her husband and, after consulting the Medical Society about professional secrecy, the doctor moved the patient and notified Scotland Yard. Prosecution of the husband followed, likened by The Lancet to a burglary at a patient’s home.
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Medical Society
Scotland Yard
Empire subjects taught at Solomontown morning assembly
Early lessons at Solomontown focused on Empire duties. W H O Phillips chaired a large gathering with MP J C Fitzgerald and head teacher Le Lacheur. Mayor Threadgold urged children to do their duty to town and empire as Le Lacheur pledged service, flag salute followed by a national anthem.
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Solomontown
W. H. O. Phillips
J. C. Fitzgerald
M.P
le Lacheur
H. H. Atwell
A. T. Strange
W. H. Threadgold
Pirie
Phillips
Wellington Road School
Body Found in Queen Victoria Gardens Melbourne
A body of an unknown man was found early this morning in Queen Victoria Gardens on the Yarra’s south bank. A note in his pocket citing fatigue with life and directing burial at the University suggests self harm, but no weapon was found. foul play is being considered.
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Melbourne
Queen Victoria Gardens
Yarre
Gray
Graceful Tribute to Australians Men and Women
A fragment praising Australians within the Royal Empire Society context, noting admiration for Sir Winston and the people described as virile and beautiful, with emphasis on self reliance and notable leadership amid empire ties.
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Recorder
London
Royal Empire Society Tralia
Winston
British Empire
Negotiations Reported Between DAP and UCP in Sydney
Private talks are under way between DAP and UCP representatives to forestall friction at the upcoming election. Efforts aim to limit the number of seats contested by both parties. Country Party members oppose an early poll, insisting the Government should implement more platform planks first.
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Sydney
DAP
UCP
Country Party
Solomontown Infant School Welcomes Visitors With Empire Program
Children at Solomontown Infant School enjoyed Empire talks stories and poetry in the morning. In the hall at 11 30 they sang a welcome and built the Union Jack. They saluted the flag gave recitations and sang the National Anthem.
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Solomontown Infant School
Tragic Lift Accident Claims 11-Year-Old in Sydney Hospital
George Miller of Camperdown died at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital after an automatic lift incident. The Isd patient was found unconscious at the bottom with severe head injuries, reportedly jammed between the lift and the wall. He died shortly after.
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Sydney
George Miller
Camperdown
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Isd
Hester
Australians Draw Large Crowds At Hampshire Grounds
Record attendance accompanies the Australian team as they tour England. A crowd of about 10,000 gathered yesterday at Hampshire, paying 937 pounds, marking a new high for the county. The team’s safety first approach attracts both praise and strong local attention.
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London
Hampshire
Bailed Up Robbery In Parliament Place City
A Melbourne report details a morning robbery where Matthew Marta a 29 year old cook at Point Cook Flying Club was approached by two armed assailants in Parliament Place City He was robbed of money and a gold watch taken to a waiting car and driven away The incident describes two gunmen one at his back one near his face as the theft occurred
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Melbourne
Matthew Marta
Fila- Foy
Point Cook
Parliament Place
Boy Cyclist Killed in Town Car Crash Trial Set
Charles Francis Davidson, 28, an Caulferd accountant, is committed for trial on four counts of manslaughter in the death of 16 year old Wil fred David Hill, a chemist apprentice, after a motor car struck him while he rode a bicycle at Hilghett on Mar 42. Evidence says the car travelled yards after contact. Davidson cited impaired vision from headlights glare on his rear-view mirror.
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Melbourne
Charles Francis Davidson
Caulferd
Wilfred David Hill
Hignett
Hilghett
BT Yds
Davidson
Children's Fancy Dress Ball Aids Mayoress Relief Fund
Crowded Town Hall hosts a children's fancy dress ball in aid of the Mayoress Relief Fund. Judges praised outfits from blue satin to Old world costumes as 29,899 votes crowned best dressed and more than £424 raised, with a total near £453 by night’s end.
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Mayoress
Beck
Mesdames G. Noblet
B. A. Clarke
H. Yelland
Uve Alberts
Inspector Johns
Air. J. Caddy
9Th Light Horse
Threadford
Wim
Smd
Worlay Efor
King and Queen of Butterflies
James Ulseth
Elaine Warner
Bettyeld
Eric Fan
Fairley
Joan
Colin Myers
Sire
Pavileh
Vireidgold
Chipperfield Leads Batting Show in Tight Bowling Duel
Chipperfield top scored with a stubborn innings as Baring and Kennedy led a varied attack for the bowlers. Creese struggled with the ball, while Lowndes and Boyes added a late containment to keep the total in check.
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Baring
Kennedy
Creese
Lowndes
Boyes
Bolivian Forces Claim Major Counterattack Success
Military despatches report 6,000 Paraguayans killed and 42,000 injured in eight bolstered Bolivian counterattacks at Fort Bellivian ASUNQION Paraguay. The War Ministry notes heavy fighting and substantial enemy casualties amid ongoing operations.
Tragedy mars Empire Air Day crash death two aviators
Empire Air Day drew crowds as aerodromes opened nationwide. Flying Officer George Williams and Corporal Robert Brown died in a crash at Androver Aerodrome, their machine catching fire and both bodies burnt beyond recognition despite ceremonies and a wreath laid at the Cenotaph by L. L. Hill.
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London
Aeaate
George Williams
Robert Brown
Androver Aerodrome
L. L. Hill
South Australia
Empire Fair Opens City Relief Fund Event
The Town Hall hosted an Empire Fair to aid the Meyoress Relief Fund with many buyers and busy stalls. Mayor W H Threadgold opened the event with Mrs J C Fitzgerald, who praised donors and wished success. stallholders named include Mrs J Berridge Mrs T McBride and others.
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Empire Faol
W. H. Threadgold
J. C. Fitzgerald
Akea
J. Berridge
T. ‘McBride
W. Newsome
W. Reid
Mra. N. Brown
J. Ulseth
B. J. Corrie
Mra. H. Wells
Mias B. Wells
Mian M. Rewards
J. Pavlich
Hall
B. Wison
Jardine Engaged Margaret Irene Peat
D R Jardine captain of the England Test team 1932 to 1939 is engaged to Margaret Irene Peat daughter of Sir Harry and Lady Peat. Margaret aged 25 is described as a brunette. The couple met at a cricket function two years ago.
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London
D. R. Jardine
Margaret Irene
Harry
Lady Peat
Margaret
Randwick man dies after 60 foot fall from bridge
Clifford John Joseph Hayden, about 30, of Randwick, jumped from a bridge approaches near Sydney today. He plunged about 60 feet to the roadway and was killed instantly.
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Sydney
Clifford John Joseph Hayden
Randwick
Arms export ban approved by Congress on Bolivia Paraguay
Washington Friday Congress granted President Roosevelt power to prohibit the export of arms to Bolivia and Paraguay. It is expected that the president will sign the measure immediately.
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Hoecorser
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Bolivia
Paraguay
Escape After Attack on Crowned Girl’s Uncle
A violent incident left Vieberry, identified as uncle of the crowned girl, wounded with a cut eye while fleeing. The text recalls Ferch aged Gi and Pun son ate arenes Jaw and Iaco ip as involved parties amid chaotic events.
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Ferch
Punson
Arenes
Iacoip
Tragic Return From Dance Incident Reported
A fragmentary police notice notes a tragic return from a dance with two individuals mentioned. Sergeret Motkean, aged 23, is referenced amid unclear details. The incomplete text hints at an emission or event leading to a fatal outcome. Further readable facts remain unavailable.
Fatal street murder charge in Adelaide case
In Adelaide on a May 17 street altercation in Norman street City Henry Boy Arthur of Gilber Street faces a murder charge for the death of Gustav. Mr. Morgsz granted a remand until Wednesday. Police prosecutor Crafter said actions depend on the inquest finding. Coroner Blackburn expected a likely murder conviction but did not deem a trial necessary.
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Adelaide
Henry Boy Arthur
Gilber Street
City
Gustav
BE. J. Morgsz
P. GO. Crafter
Blackburn
Ciey
Arthur
Norman Street
Harris
Weather report notes yesterday high and overnight low
Yesterday’s maximum reached 75.8 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ending at 5 20 am stood at 50 degrees.
Wallaroo Jetty Gap Damages Steamer Berthing
The steamer City of Tokio berthed at Wallaroo Jetty this morning but toppled into the jetty wall creating a four foot wide gap in the embankment and damaging the railway track. An inquiry is expected.
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Wallaroo
Tokio
Smelters Accident Victims Recovering Across City
Enquiries yesterday focused on four victims of Thursday’s desilverising kettle burst at Smeltera. W Boucher and E Deer remain at home, while S R Ashman and F Wallis lie in Pirie Hospital with extensive burns to the head arms and back. Wallis was slated to play football with Proprietary this afternoon and had been training for a match against Adelaide.
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Smellera
W. Boucher
E Deer
Siessra
R. Ashman
F. Wallis
Pirie Hospital
Frank Wallis
Adelaide
Brother's sacrifice in vain reported in Adelaide news
A Perth message reports that Minister of Employment Mr Keeneslly donated blood to honor the death of his brother, Mr P J, in Adelaide. The gesture, described as a large act of support, was announced today.
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Adelaide
Perth
Keeneslly
P. J
Margins Restored Railways Union Claim Succeeds
Chief Judge Delbridge granted an interim award to restore the marginal rules in the South Australian Railways. The Quick award will operate from June 4 to November 20. An October 1930 note references the State Ball position.
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Melbourne
Delbridge
Arbitration Court
Australian Railways Union
Jolerhm
John Quick
Petrol Commission Hearings on Oil Trading Practices
Vernon Leith and Shell Company faced questions on its petrol supply and taxation strategy. Witnesses argued about price setting and accounting methods, with claims of no concerted price action among firms. The inquiry adjourned to Monday for further examination.
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Shell Company
Assaire
Keptune Company
Wilson
Commission
Taxation Department
Smith
Lamb. KG
Jairr
Victoria
Western Australia
Royal Exchange Hotel Guests and Local Movements
Personal notices from Pirie detail stays at the Royal Exchange Hotel by Sister T Browne and others from Mesere Pearce and Dunston of Savings Bank of South Australia, plus Mr E R Nobo of Varmait Company. Several locals, including Mr W Bates and Rev Dr Thomas, are mentioned with church and school updates and upcoming services.
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Mesere
Pearce
Dunston
Savings Bank of South Australia
Pirie
Royal Exchange Hotel
W. Scott
A. Scott
Major Jack Scott
Asa Bessie Scott
Soureney
Ade
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