Do Pirieans Fully Realise The Rail Gauge Move
The Recorder argues Pirie must press hard for a break of gauge line to reach Redhill and Port Augusta, warning that without rail access the town risks being left out. It urges citizens, business leaders, and the mayor to unite, gather facts, and lobby state government to ensure the new line runs through Pirie’s yards and spurs local growth.
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Tate
Pirie
Transpork
Progress ix
Huélie
Recorder
Seatem
Lawver
Perhaye
Cuuee
Epre
Ellen Street
Pire
Con
Personal Mr Mo Vineen and others visit Pirie Hospital notes
Mr Mo Vineen of Queen Sirest is admitted to Pirie Hospital after a Saturday stay at Pirie Hospital. Mr. J K. Roberts of Peterborough visits Pirie and stays at Ventral Motel. The Cash and Carry Limited Pirie branch manager shows improvement. Miss Mercia White returns from Peterborough to resume duties. A large farewell gathering is held. Mr. P P Adams extends best wishes. Mr. Roydon Barrett of Terowie Telegraph station dies at Howley Beach after farm life in Laura and Narridy.
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Hoberts
Peterborwugts
Pirie
Cash and , Carry, Limited
Pirie Hospital
Mercia While
Peterborough
Adelaide
Wetty
P.P. Adams
George Berrett
Roydon Berrett
Terowiast
Howley Beach
Dee
Laura
Narridy
Taxation Enquiry Demanded by Taxpayers League Adelaid
The Taxpayers Welfare League urges widening the tax inquiry to cover secondary industries and asks for an independent committee to probe broader disabilites. They seek suspension of the water-rate surcharge and urge a definite Government reply while criticising vague ministerial notice.
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Adelaide
W. Wainwright
South Australia
Taxpayers’ Welfare League
G. Ritchie
League
Moonata 30 Gulf Trip Tourists Arrive at Pirie
Passengers aboard the motorship Moonta are listed as heading toward Pirie this morning. The group includes Messrs Messi, Cooper, Smith, Hunwick, Buck, Lowrick, Booper, Todd, Mullan, Moby, and Traper with several women named Miss Beane Chup Shek Wilson Hooper G Tallam and others.
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Moonta
Pirie
Apt
J Messi
Wo Cooper
Smith
Hunwick
Inb
Buck
Low
Rick
Booper
Todd
Mullan
Moby
Traper
Beane
A Te
Chup Shek
J Wilson
Bo We Hooper
Ib G
Melbourne woman pleads in court over poverty and housing
At Prince's Bridge a Melbourne woman spoke through tears about lifelong poverty and three hungry children. She described near destitution, lack of housing, and reliance on government aid, while a court restraint and police recounted a disturbing attempt at harm as her family struggled to survive.
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Melbourne
Prince's Bridge
Beaton
Auto Gyro Passes Over Pirie in South Australia Flight
A green autogyro piloted by H A de Kantrow and G Gatenby flew from near Gedulia in Western Australia to Parafield, South Australia, on Saturday. The craft averaged 90 miles an hour, attracted crowds, then vanished to the south after a display flight in Parafield.
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Pirie
Plenes
South Australia
Shell Company
Parafield
Messrs
H A de Kan~trow
Gatenby
Western Australia
Geduila
Aero Club
Parafeld
Two Boys Treated For Foot Injuries At Pirie Hospital
Two boys were admitted to Pirie Hospital during the weekend with foot injuries. Gordon Dietman aged seven of Solomontown cut his foot on a bone while playing in his yard. Gordon Walter Tisher aged eleven was treated for a foot injury caused by a piece of tin.
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Pirie Hospital
Gordon Dietman
Tragic House Fire Claims Two Young Daughters in Guyra
In Guyra a deadly fire destroyed a home injuring several others. Sisters Doreen Baldwin five and Mary Baldwin three perished, while their father and another man escaped with severe burns. Victims include Herbert Baldwin forty one and George Cook sixty six with serious burns. Cook admitted to Armidale Hospital in critical condition.
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Sydney
Guyra
Vic
Sant Doreen Baldwin
Mary Baldwin
Herbert Baldwin
George Cook
Mr. Cook
Armidale Hospital
Spot Lead Steady Adelaide Prices From London Metal Market
Prices for copper, zinc, tin, silver and gold moved on the London Metal Exchange with mixed shifts. Copper rose to 449 per ton, zinc and lead edging higher, tin declined, silver and gold showing modest drops and steadier London open levels.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metals Association
London
Plane Mystery Man and Wife Die in Melbourne Crash
Sunday morning in Melbourne a plane piloted by George Patrick Fairbairn and his wife from Lara near Geelong crashed at Keilor road after leaving Essendon Aerodrome. They were 26, married two years, with one child. The Spartan aircraft, previously flown from England, struck nose first with no fire. both victims were severely mutilated and died instantly.
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Melbourne
George Patrick Fairbairn
Pastoraliat
Lara
Geelong
Fairbairn
Essendon
Keilor
Orsi
Hts
England
George Fairbairn
J. W
Weather summary from The Thermometer
The report notes Saturday daytime high of 65 and a 24 hour low end at 8:30 am of 47. It records yesterday's maximum and minimum, with a low of 47 at 8:30 am. No other conditions or locations are specified.
Commonwealth Bank calls for five million pound loan
The Loan Council faces a clash between Commonwealth Bank policy and state government aims over Treasury bills and new borrowing. Victoria seeks a large increase while New South Wales resists to protect past borrowing advantages. A likely outcome is a 12 million pound loan at 34 percent to cover remaining current year needs.
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Thy Votamutiwealth Bank Board
Treasury
Victoria
Tuustan
Stevens
New South Wales
N.S.W
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Bank
Tten
Bank
Full-Time Work Cost to Unemployed in Victoria
Melbourne reports the government faces a crucial Loan Council meeting in Canberra on Monday. Victoria plans over four million pounds yearly to provide full-time work for about 37,009 registered unemployed on reproductive works and may seek 5.5 million pounds to cover next year’s loan needs. If granted, unemployment policy could be trimmed. experts warn 200 pounds buys only one full-time job. Also discussed are the national recovery loan of 15 million pounds and anticipated funding 12 million pounds for rural relief, with concerns the funds may prove insufficient.
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Dan Gunneil
Trades Unions
Labor
Counell Gwetine
Melbourne
Thenpton
Labor Party
Loan Council
Canberry
Victoria
Yum Devie
Greek steamer Anna held by crew strike at Whyalla
Dispute over pay delays the Greek steamer Anna at Whyalla. Tug Yacka towed the vessel to anchorage after crew of about 25 refused to work. Police reinforced to restore order. officers ferried a man after a 15 mile pursuit. Owners to decide on extra £3 a month owed. boilers needed attention before sailing.
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Anna
Whyalla
Pirie
Anchorage
Whyniix
Redpath
Morony
Kluge
Port Augusta
Veitch
Iron Knob
Ryan
White
Umber
Paris
Yacka
Gulf
Allara
Retirements and Bench Talk in Federal circles
Federal circles expect Chief Justice Sir Frank Gavan Duffy to retire this year and predict Mr. Latham, former Federal Attorney General, may join the High Court bench upon retirement. Latham, now practising in Melbourne, is regarded as a leading constitutional lawyer and would fit the post. Cabinet delaying comment until Duffy declares intent.
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Canberra
Frank Gavan Duffy
High Court
Latham
Melbourne
Australia
Attack by dog mauls wife in Brisbane home
Mrs Martha Lumer, 62, was rushed to Brisbane General Hospital after a dog attacked her in her home above a shop. The pet struck at her throat and face causing seven deep wounds before she subdued the animal and it was destroyed.
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Brisbane
Wynnum
Martha Lumer
Brisbane General Hospital
Labor councils vow campaigns over ration subsidies in SA
In Adelaide Sunday reports show the Trades and Labour Council and Central Council of Labour unions planning an intensive drive to aid the unemployed. They will rally support, challenge police obstruction of pamphlet distribution, seek broader backing from Port Adelaide Labour Council and MPs, and push for ration allowances aligned with other states. Prominent leaders will speak at the Government Labour Exchange.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Port Adelaide ‘Vrades and Labor ‘Council
Qe Awl
Labor
Trades Luiun
Olesbastian Tu
Belween
Govvernment Labor Exchange
Accident at Gosford Rail Yards Damages Estimated
A heavy engine with eight empty carriages crashed into the fret siding at Gosford railway yards during shunting yesterday afternoon. The crash, heard a mile away, halted operations as carriages were moved for service to the city. Damages are estimated at £200. The collision occurred just as the train was nearly clear of the station.
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Sydney
Gosford
Soaervnne
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