New Lottery Idea Urges Port Adelaide Hospital Fund
A SA legislator urged the Betting Control Board to run a state lottery to fund a new Port Adelaide hospital. Port Adelaide Mayor Bray backed the plan, noting urgent needs and seaport population of about 65 000. He warned current hospital capacity is inadequate as 721 local patients were sent to Adelaide last year.
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Uridas
Lotteries Commission
D. H. Bardolph
M.P
Betting Control Board
Bray
Port Adelaide
Mi Yardulph
Yardulph
Port Adelite
Ambitt Wen
Adelaide
Inspector-General of Hospitals
Adelaide Hospital
Burk Idelaide
Piper
New South Wales
Peaport
Wat Thy Hospital
Actin
Coronation date fixed for Westminster Abbey May 12 1937
London reports a conflicting announcement and confirms the coronation will occur on May 12 1937 at Westminster Abbey with proclamation by the Privy Council at Buckingham Palace. The ceremony will avoid ancient banquet rites and a royal procession may extend beyond the usual route. The event will be broadcast worldwide from Westminster Abbey.
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London Gazette
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Privy Courcil
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St. James’ Palace
Charing Cros
Temple Bar
Westminster Hall
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Westmin
Abbey
London Metal Market Leads With Mixed Prices
Lead and tin prices on the London Metal Exchange fall in spots and forwards. Lead prices ease with spot down 2/6 and forward down 2/6. Tin shows spot down 1/ by three months and forward up 1/7 for October as cash trades adjust.
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Lemdon Metal Exchange
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Spellert
Duwi
Lee Foward Ub
Escapee Pinnock Freed From Custody Charge
George Pinnock a 37 year old garage proprietor had an escape from custody charge expunged by Ballarat Police Court. He had been at large since leaving a train near North Geelong in 19__ and faced possible re arrest after authorities sought a document from Mildura. The court declined to grant a re submission and noted his long record of societal contribution and business success in Sydney.
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Geeorge Pinnock
Poli
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North Gresavick
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Sydney
Raic
Ryene
Man to Be Hanged on Monday in Metropolitan Gaol
Anold Sodeman aged 36, sentenced for the murder of June Rushmer at Leongatha, will be executed at eight o'clock Monday morning in the metropolitan gaol. The case saw delays as appeals and Cabinet discussions considered commuting or delaying the sentence, with Privy Council review referenced.
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Anold Sodeman
June Rushmer
Leongatha
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Privy Council
Fate of six men on death row to be decided by cabinet
A cabinet meeting will consider the fate of six men condemned to death for murder. The outcome hinges on medical evidence of mental condition. Names include Malcom Soutar, James Leighton Massey, Aubrey Poller, Percival Henry Witwapsun, Hoberts, and James Saroiu, with deliberations on potential reprieves or executions.
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Malcom Soutar
James Leighton Masaey
Aubrey Poller
Percival Henry Witwapsun
Blu Dotn Hoberts
James Saroiu
Hesiuu
Aptos
Massey
Uthler
Jets
Bear Amilate
Atul Mutter-I-Law
Purwamatti
Man Receives Head Injuries At Local Incident
NeaI injuries reported for Mr Jans Matlin of Brunfard Street Solumuntywn after a swinging instrument struck him. The accident occurred near Wells Mbit Road Zulomontown. A bystander, Mr Murtin, witnessed the event and a medical team attended the victim at Pirie Hospital yesterday.
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Tony
Neal
Jans Matlin
Brunfard Street
Industrial Discontent in Sydney Stirs Debates on Labor
In a Friday session in Sydney, Sir Frederick Stewart led a discussion on industrial fairness and the push for social order. He warned that without broad accountability, the worker’s reward and investment returns require careful balancing amid calls for reform and possible public intervention.
Mussolini seeks closer ties with Britain as Abyssinia looms
London reports say Signor Mussolini wants firmer Britain ties during Abyssinia crisis. The Daily Mail correspondent notes Eden met Mussolini and warned sanctions could shape Europe’s future settlement. Eden also indicated Britain would decide on League cooperation and possible sanctions impact.
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Briwin
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Mary
League of Nations
Treasure Hunt Claims Salvage Islands Cables
In Dakar on Friday Harry Stone of the trawler Girl Pat says a treasure hunt drives the voyage toward the Salvage Islands. The vessel skirted the Canaries two thirds of the way when the master noted navigation faults and possible salvage goals. The crew believed treasure lay near the Salvage Islands but the exact location remains disputed.
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Dakar
Harry Stone
Pat
Ad Wien
Silyawe Islands
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Pers
Night hotel party permits rise nationwide in Q1
Statewide permits for hotel night parties climbed in the January to March quarter with 583 issued. About 139 permits, roughly 24 percent, were granted in Pirie. The Recorder notes the figures reflect a broad rural and urban spread across districts during the period.
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Recorder
Pirie
Alstricts
Fragmentary OCR News Note on Licensing Act Effects
The readable text hints at dates around 1832 licensing law debates and reports on hotel permits, with references to weeks and months in 180s. It contains garbled phrases about growth, amendments, and various places but lacks a clear event, people, or location to anchor a complete summary.
Weather item with daily high and low
The record notes yesterday's high 70.5 degrees and the 24 hour low at 53 degrees ending around 30 am local time.
Palestine riots loom as troops may use tear gas
An official Palestine report says tear gas could be deployed against Arab and Jewish rioters if needed. British forces clashed with rioters near Jenin. four were wounded, and Arab orange groves and forests were burned as violence spread. Royal Air Force planes patrolled to deter bands of terrorists amid escalating danger.
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Palestine
Royal Ur Force
Travgus
Australian Ferrier Reaches British Amateur Quarters
Australian golfer Ferrier defeated American Seeny at the twenty first hole to reach the quarter finals of the British Amateur Championship at Wendon. Thomson has been consistent and is favored in betting for the title.
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Recorder
WNDON
Ferrier
Seeny
Thomson
Labor Split Widens in Sydney Garden Expulsion Spat
Sydney Labor Party divisions widen over the Garden expulsion and the 2KY dispute. MLA R J Heffron opposed the ALP executive at Maroubra Junction, urging a special conference to restore harmony. Garden supporters claimed the executive acted harshly and that delay in proceedings fuels discontent.
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Labor Party
Garden
New South Wales
Drameli
Judes
Heffron
Australian Davis Cup Team in Top Form for Matches
A C Sproule, manager of the Australian Davis Cup team, reports the squad in top condition and eager to begin matches. He notes McGrath’s hand injury is minor and unlikely to hinder tomorrow’s play.
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Philadelphia
A. C. Sproule
McGrath
Resignations and appointments at St Mark's FC meeting
At St Mark's Football Club another selection committee vacancy was filled by T P Fitzgerald after K Downer resigned as players representative. The report also notes staff movements, hospital patients and visits, and local community figures attending events and meetings in Pirie and nearby towns.
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K. Downer
T. P. Fitzgerald
Rain breaks dry spell in Pirie and districts bringing hope
After weeks of heat and drought the Pirie region reports widespread showers with 25 to 55 points in gauges at Mt Gullett Mambray Creek and Pirie areas. Farmers foresee immediate seeding and stock feeding as rainfall continues and outlook improves for wheat. Local residents note wet streets full gullies and gardens needing soaking.
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Strike in France motor factories Affected
Paris reports indicate strikes spreading through French motor works including Bertrant and related plants. Workers demand wage increases and an end to overtime while milk distribution to employees remains a debated issue. Australian unionist C L Davis visited Redhill, with health updates on Father O Rourke and Ambulance Brigade activities noted.
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England Wins Test in Wembley Speedway Clash
Lagland led England to a 65 to 43 victory over Australia in a four race motorcycle speedway test at Wembley last night.
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Lagland
Australia
Wembley
Timber Duties Protest From Millers
Melbourne timber millers plan a large protest campaign against tariff changes they say would deny hardwood milling in Australia. A company secretary said no extra trees would be felled nor workers hired in Australia, with Oregon timber to be imported as finished timber rather than logs.
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Nustrallai Timber
Oregon
Aus
Burnell
Kauri ‘Tinker Companys
Ian
Australia
Heavy Fall Shuts City as Storm Baids Adelaide
A heavy fall began in the early evening and spread across the city with a booming downpour. The storm disrupted activity across the state and prompted weather alerts and precautionary measures.
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Adelaide
Storm Moves Through Redhill District Overnight
A storm crossed the Redhill district with rain starting around 7 p.m. and continuing at a steady, light pace into the late hours. Forecasters express hope for continued favorable weather.
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Redhill
Shooting of Supt Brophy prompts political pressure
Police Supt Brophy is said to have been shot last Friday night at Parkville. Sir Thomas Blamey reports a bullet hole found in the vent. Parliament members demand a royal commission or parliamentary inquiry into the police force if the Cabinet does not act after June 23.
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Melbourne
Brophy
Parkville
Thomas Blamey
Legislative Assembly
Overseas trade balance improves for April period
Canberra reports a favorable overseas trade balance for the month ended April at £38,422,000. Wool exports during the same period rose compared with the previous year, while imports tightened in line with the favorable balance.
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Canberra
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