Premier Says Hill Pact In Betting Plan Linked To Labor
Premier R L Butler charges that Mr Hill made a betting pact with Labor when in power and cites A W Lacey denying such an arrangement. Butler alleges Labor Cabinet meetings and negotiations over a state wide totalisator, while Richards argues against introducing betting shops during races.
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MR. Hill
Adelaide
Sunda
Labor
Hill
R. L. Butler
Upjonllink
Butler
Tichanis
Lobue
Labor Cabinet
Richards
Warne
Lubur
TNE
Thal
Iither
Davfat Bill
Amd
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Hichards
Michaels
Eniyse
Ves Hrs
De Valera Accused of Anger Over Election Orders
Dublin reports show Mr De Valera angry as he issues directives for a general election on the 17th. The Labor Party faces internal divisions as factions align with Sinn Fein rivals. The government’s majority is described as precarious while opposition figures push for changes ahead of the vote.
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Dublin
Va Eira
Labor Party
Weis
Ealeland Willy
Ube
Tess
Free States
Monahan
Life Under Dictatorships Calls For European Unity
The article discusses Lord Rothermere’s suggestion that nations like Italy and Germany should visit and study other European countries to assess how to join a Western alliance. It argues for increased security, production, and a yearly plan worth £100,000 to support stability and imports of manufactured goods.
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Recorder
London
Lord Rothermere
Amd
Valass Drageer
Amazon Destroyer Holed By Torpedo Returns to Portsmouth
The destroyer Amazon, damaged by a torpedo off Portland during exercises, has returned to Portsmouth under her own steam and docked for examination. The hull was pierced below the waterline on the starboard side amidships, oil tanks opened, but damage is not considered serious and no crew members were injured.
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London
Amazon
Portland
Portsmouth
Vermin Mozilla
Air Force Bomber Crash Kills two near Liverpool
An Avro Anson bomber crashed at the air force aerodrome near Liverpool this afternoon killing Flight Lieutenant M. Allsopp and Raymond Lawconi. Lockwood died in hospital. James MacKay, John Angue Gordon, and others were seriously injured with head and internal injuries. The crash left a wide scorch area and cockpit wreckage found nearby.
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Liverpool
Sydney
Air Force
Huawowers
Piers
New South Wales
Lieut
Misupp
Teen Lockwood
Raymond
Lawconi
Sydnes
John Angue Gordon
Li Yelp
Weather Records Summary for Yesterday and Saturday
Yesterday had a maximum of 67.5 and a 24 hour minimum ending 8.30 am at 53. Saturday reached a maximum of 69.3 by 8.30 am and 54 at 8.30 am.
Two Robberies in Adelaide Suburbs
In Adelaide suburbs a burglary hit Grant avenue Toorak home of Mr C W L Hodgetts with jewellery and clothing valued at £99 126 stolen after entry through a rear wire window. A silver tray presentation to Mrs Hodgetts was taken, dining room ransacked, along with a gold wristlet watch amethyst ring and bracelet. A second break in occurred at Narrina street Cumberland home of Mr F Axford where clothing valued at £4 was stolen after a window was forced.
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Adelaide
C. WL. Hodgetts
Grant Avenue
Toorak
F. Axford
Narrina Street
Cumberland
Notable South Australia arrivals and local notices
A stream of travelers passes Pirie on the way to Adelaide Canberra and Sydney for Methodist General Conference and holidays. Notables include Rev A J Barclay and Rev R Hocking with spouses, Dr J A Findlay, Mrs Donnelly, R E Matthews, and Rev F L Hocking. Local deaths include Len Vanstone at Yorketown Hospital and John Nation aged 82. Hospital updates report Backstrom finger injury and Fred Williams in Pirie Surgical Ward. Bonney discharged after treatment.
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Adelaide
A. J. Barclay
Australia
Barclay
Pirie
Perth
R. Hocking
Hocking
Isa
Rth
J. A. Findlay
D.D
London
Dr. Findlay
J.P Donnelly
John
Len Vanstone
Yorketown
Sam Vanstone
John Nation
Fred Williams
Mallyons | ‘Ltd
Pirie Hospital
Art of Morence
Pirie | Iota Surgical
Mrr
N. W. Backstrom
Solomontown
Duke of Windsor to live in South France
The British Ambassador hosted a large official dinner in Paris for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor before they depart to settle permanently in southern France. Three French Cabinet members, leaders of the British colony, and notable French public figures attended. The duke's Fort Belverde furniture was sent to Cap d Antibes on April 22.
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Paris
Duke
Duchess of Windsor
France
Fort Belverdere
Cap d'Antibes
Mr Hughes Cautions on Probing Apology and Compensation
Sydney Sunday report quotes Mr M Hughes, Minister of External Affairs, saying no rush to demand apologies or compensation for attacks on a taxi driver and a cruiser. He stresses diplomacy, careful timing, and studying Italy Britain tensions as talks advance. If progress is made, future notes may reference the incident. otherwise, the matter remains unsettled.
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Sydney
Woo M. Hughes
Esternial Mfairs
Italy
Malan Guerranent
Hughes
Maly
Britain
Itellinds
No Strike at Yallourn Conference on Friday
Melbourne reports that engineers at Yallourn will not strike as unions accept an offer from the Electricity Commission to negotiate at a round-table conference next Friday. The conciliation conference ended with pledges to settle wage and condition disputes without resort to industrial action.
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Yallourn
Melbourne
Amalgamated Engineering Union
The
Electricity Commission
Pencher
Commission
Nargreaves
Amalequstd Engineering Union
Wheat and Lead Prices Stir Labor Union Meetings
Reported figures show Wheat at two shillings per bushel and Lead at £1376 per ton amid union grievances. Workers from sheet metal, Hollermakers, and engineering unions gather to press claims as the commission convenes to avert strikes and potential power curtailment, signaling near-term shifts in the labor dispute.
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Suupuituilts Lotmeet Theteauimaissiot
Ani
Janis
Wurkers
Hollermakers
Fly Curtferenes
Yillourn
King and Queen to Be Cared For by French Government
Precedented security measures outlined for the Paris royal visit include police planes above routes and radio contact, a nationwide purge of foreigners, and mass troop patrols. Residents face passes, windows may be sealed, and only authorized caretakers allowed near routes. The Surete orders detaining up to 2000 suspects if needed.
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Paris
Surete
Scotland Yard
Dominicats
Balkans
England Seeks Test Cricketers for Lord's Trial Teams
England announces two trial elevens for the first Test at Trent Bridge on June 10 and for Lords on Wednesday. W F Hammond captains one side with players from Gloucestershire Warwickshire Surrey and others. The Rest is led by G C Allen with D R Wilcox and W D VarDiey among names. Selection hinges on the trials as possible England captaincy moves loom and key players with varied form feature in the squads.
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London
England
Trent Bridge
Nottingham
Lords
H. V. Hubins
Eméland
Wodnuivbu
Mobins
Witlsale
Reuulins Muet
Australia
Misha
Wilcox
Satsman
Ows
Wrichit
Furrimond
Hatsuan
Dollery
Pol St Nodian
Rain Halts Play In Australia Versus Middlesex Match
A rain interruption halted play in the Australia versus Middlesex cricket match as heavy showers affected the schedule yesterday morning. Officials decided to resume later, with no result yet declared.
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Australia
Middlesex
Australian Associated Press
London
Moonta Passengers 46 Round Trippers Here Today
Forty six round trip passengers aboard the motor vessel Moonta are due at Pirie this morning for the gulf trip. The list includes R. Robinson A. W. Nicholls L. H. Wilson W. J. Walker J. C. Bigelow J. Harford D. C. Wilmott EW. Eisen B. Madee P. Kirkwood P. Madden J. Masters Field J. E. Dunn D. E. Dunn P. C. Dunn J. S. Ride and Mrs A J Elms of Risdon Park who will join in Pirie this afternoon.
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Sacre
Gulf
Moonta
Messrs. R. Robinson
A. W. Nicholls
L. H. Wilson
W. J. Walker
J. C. Bigelow
J. Harford
D.C. Wilmott
EW. Eisen
Bile
Shephard
I Madee P. Kirkwood
P. Madden
J. SiMasters Field
J E. Dunn
D. E. Dunn
P.C. Dunn
J. S. Ride
Mesdames W
A. J. Elms
Risdon Park
Pirie
Fatality from boys prank rocks nest incident
A fatal incident occurred after two boys pelting stones at a bird’s nest led to a boy falling ill and later dying. The episode began Friday afternoon when the youth complained of feeling unwell and was placed to bed.
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Melbourne
Germans Seek to Seize Small Island Off Canadian Coast
Canadians fear a German move to take a minor island as Prime Minister vows an inquiry. The piece references worries over German ambitions toward the Eastern Canadian coast while the British Navy is perceived as preoccupied, with calls for decisive action to prevent any foothold.
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Vancouver
Germany
Canada
Prison for life for man who poisoned hotel licensee
Eawin Claude Helton was found guilty of murdering Margaret Jane Bowie at Jags thella on September 19 and sentenced to life imprisonment at Charleville Court. The Crown alleged he poisoned the widow and was the only person with access to the hotel. Helton’s defense argued witnesses faced consequences and noted he benefited from Mrs Roche’s will amid an illicit relationship with the licensee.
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Brisbane
Eawin Claude Helton
Margaret Jane Bowie
Jagsthella
Charleville Court
Sheehy
Helton
Dilpurra Retired After Bellwether Steeplechase
Dilpurra, famed in Melbourne steeplechases, has raced his last. He broke a sesamoid bone in a foreleg yesterday and will be pensioned off. The old chestnut was never a first class chaser but earned respect for honesty and steady effort under a light weight.
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Melbourne
Dilpurra
Canton Bombed Twice in Day as City Battles Rage
Canton endures heavy bombing with 109 bombs dropped in 45 minutes by groups of aircraft. Panic grips residents as thousands attempt to flee across the international settlement while fires rage in Saikwan and Wongsha. Naval ratings are dispatched along the Yangtze to aid, and reports say Japanese forces entered Kwelteh on the Lunghia line with ongoing fighting.
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Shangha
Canton
Saikwan
Wongsha
Yangtze
Kowloon-Canton
Kwelteh
Lunghia
Nefens
Tout le Monde Dead At Caulfield Race
At Caulfield yesterday morning the New Zealand gelding Tout le Monde collapsed on the track after a coughing fit. Ridden by M Conway the horse stopped within yards and died within three minutes. previously a fair hurdler in New Zealand and little raced in Australia since coming from J Fryer.
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Melbourne
Tout le Monde
Caulfield
New Zealand
M. Conway
J. Fryer
Dominion
Derby Derby Chess? Weather Thwarts Drought Affects Derby
The Derby set for Wednesday faces unprecedented difficulty from drought conditions. Trainers fear harsh conditions and a Lam bourne stable lads strike adds to the tension. Fay Taylour replaces striking workers under police protection as drama unfolds.
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Epsom
Fay Taylour
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