Pirie Unemployed Reject Latest Relief Proposal at Meeting
At Pirie Town Hall yesterday 61 unemployed men rejected the Unemployment Relief Council plan to mix cash and in kind aid. They urged full cash payments and asked Pirie Corporation to press Government to fund the entire scheme in cash. Mayor Threadgold presided and urged workers to speak freely, stressing it was their job to decide.
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Pirie
Pirie Town Hall
Unem- Relief Council
Pirie Corporation
Unemployment Relief Council
Aluin
W. He Threadgold
Garrett
To i
Virie
Threadwold
Adelaide
Smayor
Pirie Lounei
Adelaide council rejects clothing scheme for cash payment
Bruse notes many councils accepted the plan, but in Adelaide the call for men drew only a percentage and the proposal was deemed black. They struggled for 12/0 daily pay and to avoid labor-for-goods exchanges. The mayor insisted on a £311 clothing scheme and the motion passed with five abstentions.
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LF. Bruse
Adelaide
Vine
Mr. Mruse
Fortnight Scheme Sparks City Relief Debate
Mr Hackett warns the U S Employment Relief Council could strip funds if limited sums are offered, while Mayor cautions about ration tied pay. Residents insist they would earn cash subsidies for work, with officials pledging future relief not affected. The debate centers on whether accepting aid now undermines government aid later.
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Hackett
Brad
Warman
Pirie Council Pushes Cash Requests for Unemployed Aid
Mr A Buley led a discussion urging Pirie Town Council to approach the Unemployment Relief Council and request government funds for the unemployed. Councillors noted councils should economize on materials, but stressed cash support is needed as councils face future staffing and park maintenance costs.
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A. Buley
Pirie Town
Unemployment Relief Council
Pirie
Warman
Cular
Pirie Council
Unemployment Relief Resolution Passed in City Meeting
The meeting carried a resolution urging action by the Unemployment Relief Council. Speakers debated work for rationed men, a suggestion to report to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the need to forward the measure to Adelaide. The mayor pledged cooperation and the session closed with a call to avoid idle talk.
French Finance Crisis Discussed by Chamber Deputies
About 500 members attended Parliament in Paris to hear Finance Minister German Martin explain the franc crisis and risk to the gold standard. He argued government measures would restore confidence while noting strains in the budget and the need for extraordinary powers to act.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Germain Martin
Mo Martin
M. Marlin
Strom
M. Flandis Peemiries
Aleael
Ibjeedine
Floods In France Strain Paris Afterward Storm
A severe storm swept many parts of France including Paris causing widespread damage. Residents were evacuated from flooded areas and several soldiers are missing after a canoe incident on the Nile like route. Dozens are homeless and without work.
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Paris
France
Secession Petition Sparks Western Australia Dinner Debate
At a Westeri Australian dinner former Governor Sip Willian argued the secession question divides opinion, though all agree Western Australia has grievances needing remedy and that there is no excuse for the petition.
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Lunthin
Sip Willian Amon
Tat. Shite
Austra
Tasmanian premier pledges potential secession over federation
Tasmanian premier says rejection of Western Australian secession petition does not end support for smaller states. He warns continuance of current conditions could lead to federation collapse and Tasmania may consider secession as a last resort.
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Lanuon
Juissie
Lieut Kenna Cleared by Court Martial and Stays in Army
Adelaide report says Lieut Alan Kenna was acquitted on three charges of conduct and negligence to the prejudice of good order and military discipline at Keswick Barracks. He declared intent to remain in the army, pending possible transfer, after relief from suspense of the trial. Fellow staff offered congratulations and support.
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Adelaide
Alan Kenna
Stat Corps
Keswick Barracks
Lieut
Kenna
Bredquarters
Estate of James Hichard Collins in Melbourne
Obituary notice indicates James Hichard Collins formerly of Middlesex England retired private secretary and financial adviser died leaving estate valued at 23,317 pounds with the widow as beneficiary. The obituary appears in Melbourne Me Weanesaas with details referencing Me J R Collins estate.
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Melbourne
Weanesaas
James Hichard Collins
Middlesex
England
Redhill line not abandoned by cabinet says acting PM
Canberra reports that the acting prime minister said the cabinet had not considered abandoning the Redhill railway. The line’s future hinges on Loan Council decisions and available funds, with the interior minister noting the Commonwealth remains eager to proceed once the council concludes.
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Canberra
TBE
Redhill
Interior
Commonwealth
Fines follow fatality in Adelaide motorway crash
A group including Kirkwood and Jack Ashton faced fines and costs after a fatality on the Ey road. Weston McKenzie injured near Burkside. the case, heard by the Adelaide chief justice, involved Crown Prosecutor KR. A. ham Jherkin and unsettled details from the criminal sittings.
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Adel Ail Hubertexander Kirkwood
Gilden Street
Jack Ashton
Eardkenen
Swath Terracer
Uey
Runny
Kirkwood
Aelurs
KR. A
Ham— Jherkin
Leper Case At Darwin Hospital Court Gathers Natives
In Darwin, a court at the hospital ward heard testimony about an alleged murder plot involving Aboriginal lepers. Key figures included Judge Wells, Prosecutor Asche Chiwan, and defense counsel Juli Lyons, with natives Noble, Peter, Snyder, and Lume among those present. The trial began in Dugwin courthouse and adjourned to the isolation ward. The case centers on Noble and Julia tending goats when three natives allegedly attacked, with Peter and Long Jack cited for spears.
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Pils i Strana Seitine
Harwin
Asche
Noble
Julia
Katherine
Snyder
Snyder Peter
Long Jack
Nand
State Bank Home Scales Aid Adelaide Purchasers
Acting Premier forwarded a new payment scale for State Bank and War Service Home Purchasers Association. Mr O Flaherty said the revised rates would ease burden for those struggling with payments. Eviction orders rise as two prior orders faced court responses amid protests by opponents.
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Adelaide
State Bank
War Service
Flaherty
State Bank and
War Service Home Purchasers’ Association
O'Flatterty
O'Flaherty
Una
Om & Tannher
Melbourne brothers face charge in O Sullivan slaying
In Melbourne the defence of Alfred Wright and Alexander McCarthy, both laborers, centers on conflicting statements about the death of Timothy O Sullivan on March 28 at West Melbourne. Francis Vale, facing a similar charge, has been indicted and will face likely eviction-related questions. Witnesses describe a scuffle in Wright's kitchen ending with O Sullivan struck and carried to a lane where he was dumped later. The case continues tomorrow.
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Melbourne
Alfred Wright
Alexander McCarthy
Criminal Court
Har
Timothy O'Sulli
West Melbourne
Rch
Francis Vale
Beencome United Fur Lelow
McCarthy
Vale
O'Sul
Sullivan
O'Sullivan
Wright
Miers
Mwen
Jins
Thy
McGarthy McGarthy
Stearkhin
Weight
Dowsa
Wrish
Tual
Tim
Port Pirie Wins Relief on £260 Melbolene Bill
Government cancels £460 Waterworks bill for Port Pirie Belief Fund. Relief committee, led by Mayor Nhreadgold, had faced a £180 shortfall after a emergency service payment. Cabinet grants remission of the bill as few claims remain and fund adequacy improves.
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Melbolene
Treas Trarmi
Port Pine
Rory Pirie
Nhreadgold
Mabinet
Port Pirie
Ableoone
Anit
Rent and Tax Relief Sought by South Australian Farmers
Reported pleas from farmers and pastoralists in Carrieton Wilmington Eureka Belton Quorn and Hawker call for five years rent relief on Crown lands outside Goyder's rainfall line. They also seek tax relief a £50,000 government grant for road works and support for grazing and drought-affected districts as conditions worsen.
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Adelaide
Wednesda
Goyder
Crown Lands
Carrieton
Wilmington
Eureka
Belton
Quorn
Hawker
Street Hold-Up Robbers Escape Witnessed in Melbourne
A mining engineer testified in Melbourne District Court about a Collins Street bank clerks hold-up on April 5. He saw three men, one armed with a saber, enter a blue car after the robbery of £1,735 from the Bank of Australasia. the car was later commandeered by the suspects and the robbers fled.
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1 Oevidental Hotel
Town
Brown
Thermometer Readings From Yesterday
Yesterday observed a maximum of 68 degrees. The 24 hour minimum ended at 8 30 am was 82 degrees.
Metal markets update shows gold and copper slips
Readings from the Australian Mines and Metals Association indicate London Metal Exchange middie notations for copper and other metals show declines. Prices for silver and lead appear downward with various forward quotes cited, reflecting a softer market outlook.
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Australian Mines and Metals Association
London Metal Exchange
High Interest Loan Clash Over Terms In Canberra
Canberra report shows Loan Council urging Commonwealth Bank to underwrite a 12.6 million pound loan at 3 38 percent with 14 year currency. Bank Board proposals included 10 million at 3 4 8 percent and 12 5 million at 3 8 percent. Premier Dunstan pressed for larger state aid amid a long, tense session.
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Canberra
TS Loan Council
Commonwealth Bank Board
Dunstan
Victoria
Dwyer Hay
Tasmania
Munstan
Six Weeks In Gaol for Duffus Theft Frauds
Tearful Adelaide defendant Leslie Mbert Duffus, 19, was jailed six weeks in gaol following three charges of larceny from stores. Police said Duffus, once a cleaner’s helper, confessed to stealing tools in Gouger Street and at St Peters and Prosper Gardens. Jurors noted his prior convictions and described him as a former Kaithi Colony worker.
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Adeline, Wednesdas
Lesiie Mbert
Johm Tutus
Gilles Street
WM. Miirnaid
Adelaide
Datta
Teford
Lean
Duffus
Gouger Street
Tuffus
Lavine
St. Peters
Prosper Gardens
BP. G
Prattey
Polis
Ace Duftus
Aksault
S 1 Gray
Kaithi Colony
Taid
Muirheal
Tufts
Gray
Kuitpo
Muirrhead
New Deal Upset As Roosevelt Faces Legal Challenges
In New York on Wednesday the Roosevelt administration frantically sought to rebuild the New Deal amid constitutional warnings and likely court actions. Stock markets fell and industry leaders urged maintaining wage scales and working conditions under the National Recovery Act while unions threatened strikes if conditions revert to pre New Deal levels.
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Recorder
New York
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Uns
Chamber of Commeres
Increased Football Takings Boost Local League Prospects
Metay's Lakinatee Barriey League football matches drew steady attendances, with receipts for 1944 and 1935 totaling £87 13s 6d and £27 16s 6d respectively. If crowds stay strong, the league hopes to maintain a sound financial position and complete the season.
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Sy Metay
Lakinatee Barriey
Janie
Fynish
Cal
Clube
Melbourne Varsity Championships Reported With Records
Melbourne won the Unter-varsity championships at University Oval marking their 19th title. Gip Boluly led Adelaide with 17 points as Tasmania posted 4 and Queensland 1. Metealfy set a seventh record, while Jomuplog at 6 ft 24 m and Slate at 12 ft 85 in set marks in pole vault surpassing prior records.
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Adelaide
University Oval
Melbourne
Gy Boluly
Tasmania
Queensland
Metealfy
Jomuplog
Harper
Brandon Regains Featherweight Title in Australia
Sydney Wednesday night saw Darkie Brandon regain the featherweight championship by a points decision over Joe Mall at Leichhardt Stadium. Brandon, the former bantamweight, improved his record to 8 1 4 and claimed the national title in a closely contested bout.
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Sydney
Obicon
Darkie Brandon
Joe Mall
Australia
Leichhardt Stadion
Interest rates cautioned as deposits secure gains fall
Sir James Elder, chairman, warned at the National Bank annual meeting that interest rates have fallen to an imprudent level for new deposits. He urged banks to maintain deposit volumes, noting a shift by some savers to seek higher but less secure investments for bigger returns.
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Melbourne
James Elder
National Bank
Visitors in Pirie and local hospital notes
A flood of guests and hospital admissions fill Pirie reports. MeL Ring arrived at the Royal Exchange Hotel while Miss Nonuly Sdurke and Miss Clavis Green were noted in hospital. Archbishop Bernardini met with local laity before a Rome visit, and several others including Miss Kingston and Mr Kingston were recorded as staying at the Royal Exchange Hotel.
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Mel
Ring
Pirie
Jordi
Clavis Green
Main Road
Selugentown
Pirie Hospital
Too Near Hydrant Adelaide Fined for Parking
Mrs. Cornnell of Park Terrace Fastwood was fined £1 with 15/7 costs for parking too near a pillar hydrant on North Terrace Adelaide. Police warned her earlier. she left the car 15 minutes, returned to a confrontation with officers, and the case was heard ex parte.
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Adelaide
Marjorie Cornell
Park Ter
Fastwood
North Terrace
Offetrom
Adelaide Corporation
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