Tragic flood events sweep South Australia after heavy rains
Wide scale floods hit low-lying areas of South Australia after two days of heavy rain. Two boys aged 10 and 4 drowned attempting to ford the Hutt River near Clare while their parents survived. Rescue boats aided families in Clare Noarlunga and Port Noarlunga as homes flooded. River Torrens and surrounding districts saw homes damaged, crops and poultry affected, and thousands of pounds in property losses feared.
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Adelaide
Hutt River
Clare
George Langridge
Colin Langridge
Robert James Langridge
Stanley Fiat
Moore
Salvation Army
Raine
Langridge
Noarlunga
Port Noarlunga
Finton Road
Port Wakefield
Torrensville
Henley Beach
Peterborough Road Passable After Floods Near Broken Hill
I J Wells of the Royal Automobile Association reports Peterborough road north toward Broken Hill now passable with five cars through. motorists should carry chains and avoid night driving for a day or two. A lorry carried three flooded families. Port Noarlunga port road impassable since 6 30 am with bungalow colonies isolated and a dozen families rescued by boats. Great volumes of water swept down.
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I. J. Wells
Pike
Royal Automobile Association
Peterborough
Broken Hill
Port Noarlunga
Caulfield Smash Inquest On Fatal Steeplechase Fence
In Melbourne an inquest into jockey Joseph Stubbs's death at Caulfield during the Knowsley Steeplechase on August 22 examined a model safety fence. The top rail, if depressed, would spring back. Coroner Mr Grant urged consideration of risk-reducing devices while trainer Maurice Sullivan called the model an improvement over existing fences. Preliminary Australian figures for July show a favorable balance for Vac Wade, with about £700,000 compared with £638,000 for last year, amid broader racing financial notes.
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Melbourne
Joseph Stubbs
Pinter Plavidl
Knowsley
Cauliell
Grant
P.M
Maurice Sullivan
Robert Canberra
Melnnes
William
Henry Johnston
Vac
Wade
Libel Charge Against Premier in NSW Case
John Chalmers Eldridge sues Premier Stevens for 5000 pounds alleging libel from an election speech. Clive Evatt argues Stevens accused Eldridge of endeavoring to convert Croydon electors to blasphemous and communist doctrines, injuring Eldridge's reputation. hearing adjourned to Monday.
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Sydney
John Chalmers Eldridge
M.hla
Stevens
Banco Court
Clive Evatt
Eldrides
Croydon
Eldridge
Perjury charge against bootmaker linked to Craig case heard
Ames Bootmaker Brown aged 23 remanded at the Central Court until September 15 on a perjury charge tied to the Craig case about the murder of Bessie O Connor. He was a defence witness at the second trial when the jury disagreed. The magistrate called it a serious matter with a 50 pound bail. An earlier Nazi rally in Nuremberg drew 450000 tickets for a fireworks display, but Hitler’s convention speech was cancelled with no explanation. Berlin reports Captain Goering promoted to general in recognition of services to Germany.
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Sydney
Ames Brown
Central Court
Justice Davidson
Comans
Craig
Bessie O'Connor
Nuremburg
Herr Hitler
Hitler
Berlin
Hindenburg
Gapt. Goering
Germany
Passages Booked for England Tour 1934
The Daily Herald reports Australian cricketers have booked their passages for the 1934 tour to England and that bodyline is dead. It notes Larwood’s temporary relief and hints at Imperial Cricket Conference talks to endorse Marylebone’s view on furtivory, placing the issue in perspective.
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London
Daily Herald
Larwood
England
Imperial Cricket Conference
Marylebone
Wealthy Londoner Ejected From Home Over Hospital Plan
Alexander Bohrmann, a Londoner of Denmark Hill, was ousted by London County Council to clear space for an extension to a local hospital. He accused officials of Bolshevik methods and rewrote his will to leave the residue, £100,000, to American hospitals instead of English ones.
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London
London County Council
Alexander Bohrmann
Denmark Hill
Bohrmann
Rivers Rising in Victoria Flood Threat Grows
Heavy rains over three days swell Victoria rivers with rising Ovens King Mitta Mitts and Kiowa. Upper Murray settlements receive flood warning test by Weather Bureau as Wimmera and Mallee record falls and rain continues.
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Melbourne
Ovens
King
Upper Murray
Weather Bureau
Wimmera
Maller
Fusion Talks Among Opposion Parties In Dublin
Three opposition groups Vosgrave National and enter hold talks at their HQs about a possible fusion. The meeting fuels speculation that De Valera may call a general election if a merger occurs.
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Dublin
Vosgrave
National
de Valera
Territory leases general application cancelled Canberra
Friday proclamation cancels all existing notification of land open to pastoral leasing in the Northern Territory. Minister Perkins says no leases are barred. land is withdrawn from general application while justified applications will be considered on their merits.
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Canberra
Perkins
Interior
AML
Weather Record From Yesterday
The thermometer showed a maximum of 60.9 degrees and a minimum of 52 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 4 30 p.m. Readings indicate mild temperatures with a gentle rise through the afternoon.
Liverpool slum clearance plan approved by housing committee
Liverpool Corporation housing committee approved a slum clearance scheme costing 7,400,000. The plan demolishes 12,742 dwellings and replaces them with 15,692 houses to house about 40,000 people.
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Recordec
London
Iverpool Corporation Housing Committee
Robbery Under Arms Case Sentenced at Sessions Court
Charles Davey and his brother George Alexander Davey of North Garston were found guilty of attempted robbery under arms at the Court of General Sessions. They were sentenced to detention in the reformatory during the Governor's pleasure. Evidence showed two youths entered Miss Jean Sharp's Doncaster home on August 11, aimed revolvers at her, demanding money. the mother witnessed the event and the pair fled.
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Melbourne
Charles Davey
Geores Alexander Davey
North Garston
Court of General Sessions
Anze Marindoe
Jean Sharp
Doncaster
Crystal Brook Show Today Draws Large Entries
North Western Agricultural Society prepares for Crystal Brook show with three special trains from Pirie at 9 30 10 and 11 00 am and return services at 3 20 pm. Secretary G W H Gale says entries are strong and horses events look promising as hundreds from Pirie are expected to attend the day’s festivities.
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Marze
North-Western Agricultural Society
Crystal Brook
Pirie
G. W. H. Gale
Ine Soriety
Eday
South Australia
New Zealand Wins Tasman Cup In Women’s Golf Forfeit
The Tasman Cup concluded with New Zealand defeating Australia after Australian players retired due to illness. Individual match results show New Zealand’s Kay and Galsford defeating Lefebvre and Russell while other bouts favored New Zealand with partners Tarte and Kay contributing decisive wins.
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Melbourne
Australia
New Zealand
Mme Runssell
Kayan Galsford
Overwhelming win at basketball carnival shocks Australia
South Australian defeated Queensland 57 goals to nil at the carnival. Dulcie Rankine landed 47 goals from 68 tries. Queensland managed three shots. M Webster scored 40. New South Wales beat Tasmania 22 to 16.
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Adelaide
South Australian
Queens— Jland
Dulcie Rankine
Queenland
M. Webster
New South Wales
Tasmania
Champion Amissp Peter Pan Causes Anxiety
Dethr Dan shows limited progress and concerns rise among his owner and trainer. The Norse Th’s injury comments cloud hope for a return at Chelsea or Tullersalls, with managers eyeing a Spring carnival comeback and FP McGrath’s Ipsansinus role noted.
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Sydney
Dethr Dan
McGrath
Ixansinus
Royal Exchange Hotel hosts visiting dignitaries and scouts
Meath i Royal Exchange Hotel hosts Mr L Lokt and Mr St tuba in Pinke from Kobrings, staying at the hotel with mentions of Adelaide travel and royal exchange. Haskin returns to Monte Post UMW after long service, praised by Scoutmasters and presented with a farewell gift by Melville and Cubmasters.
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Mro A. Fh
Meath i
Royal Exchange Hotel
Mom Be McLoughlin
Tm Tokenen Cmpany
Mr. L. Lokt
Pinke
Kobrings Lust
Tyal Exchange
St. Tuba
Ben Steyiaz
Royal Exchange Titel
Uty Mir
Adelaide
Dulmston
Adelaiely
Me Sfaseik
Royal Exehaney Hotel
Haskin
Monte Post Umw
Nas
Crystal Brask
Amd
Melville
Haskard
Isalleh
G. Haskara
G. Forgan
Boy Week Meeting Tonight At Salo Emontown Hall
A town meeting is scheduled this evening at the Salo Emontown Methodist Circle Hall for all residents interested in planning the Boy Week celebrations.
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Salo~ Emontown Methodist Circle Hall
Interrsten
Shot in Head Sequel to Fight Over Girl at Colac Home
John McIntosh, 20, of Colac, staying with the White family, was found in his bedroom with a bullet wound after a dance at the Sun bury home of Mr E J White. A pea rifle lay nearby. police are mystified about the bullet source. McIntosh died late this afternoon.
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Melbourne
Sunbury
E. J. White
John McIntosh
Colac
McIntosh
Australians Abroad Winooka Well Again in Toronto Race
The report notes Bobby Pearce, the Australian, as a strong favorite as he prepares to meet Ted Phelps in the world title rowing match on Friday in Toronto. The account mentions Pearce’s improved spirits and readiness for the race.
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Rpsoial Cables
Toronto
Bobby Pearce
Ted Phelps
Pearce
Port Pirie Banker Sees Bright Economic Outlook
Pirie branch manager J McDougall reports rising confidence across Port Pirie and provincial South Australia with a wool price jump, improved rain, and stronger metal demand. He says banks are ready to assist, and many farmers plan increased credit use for harvests and replacements as unemployment eases and trading conditions improve.
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Port Pirie
J. McDougaLl
Pirie
The
National Bank
McDougall
National Recovery in America
A New York report notes the National Recovery Act developments with Air Henry Ford reportedly rejecting the motor sales code and defying labor boycott threats. Union labor pressures the administrator by advocating a shorter work week than the 40 hour standard.
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New York
Air. Henry ‘Ford
Vende
Lnion
Thief Caught After Factory Strongroom Blast
A blast at Tilbury and Lewis Proprietary Limited electroplaters South Richmond at 2 am sent police to the factory. A young man fled into constable custody. Two gelignite charges blew the strongroom door but did not open it. Two weeks earlier the strongroom was blown and £40 stolen. John Smith aged 20 of Richmond Court faces factory breaking and stealing charges and explosives possession.
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Melbourne
Tilbury and Lewis Proprietary Limited
Electroplaters
South Richmond
Richmond Court
John Smith
Presbyterian Brown and Gold Fair a Success
Large attendances marked both afternoon and evening sessions of the Presbyterian brown and gold fair. Mayoress Mrs. W H Threadgold opened the event, receiving a posy from Pattie Dobbins. Conveners coordinated stalls for Sweets, Produce, Afternoon Tea, and Work. performances included a duet, recitations, and songs by local artists.
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W. H. ‘Threadgold
Pattie Dobbins
J. Woneybone
M. Johnson
B.S. Jeffrey
Heine
Rake
J. Rogers
K. Gerrie
Nowers
K. Parham
Deen
Mosdames J. Munro
A Whittingham
W. Elson
RE. Pattenson
P. Woodward
K. Ghellen
Masterie Hoyle
Pianoforis
Milhurst
Mr. McBride
Ginlin
Miss A. Eassan
Playground Concert Tomorrow at Port Pirie Austral Theatre
Port Pirie Children's Playground Primative concert set for tomorrow night at Austral Theatre features Pirie Theatre Orchestra community singing with soloists Miss Rattstern, Miss Betty Brady, and Mr CL Garnetts. Instrumental items include Mr Sullivan, Mrs Tav erstock, Master Pat Methrine, and Mr J McIntyre.
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Port Pirie
Austral Theatre
Pirie Theatre
Sanz
Me. Hackett
Cellation
Rattstern Fesone
Betty’ Brady
Saxahone Soln
CL Garnetts
Tabimuetelle
Sullivan
Moving Eastward Flood Warning Issued Across NSW
The meteorological disturbance centered in South Australia is rapidly extending into New South Wales. Heavy general rains are likely, especially in southern inland districts. The Mood warning has been issued as rapid rises in Murray and Murrumbidgee tributaries are predicted.
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Sydney
South Australia
New South Wales
Murray
Secret warships built beyond London treaty says Herald
The Daily Herald reports from Tokio that Japan is mass producing submarines and building pocket destroyers of 600 tons capable of 40 knots. Submarine sections are stored at naval bases with machines to assemble them in days.
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London
Baz
Tokio
Daily Herald
Japan
Metal markets brief from London Metal Exchange quotes
Australian Mines and Metis Association reports August 31 London quotes for copper and gold. Copper standard spot up £36 2/6 with three month £36 7/6. electrolytic, wire, and bead varieties show modest gains. Gold fine open market price up 104d to £69/7 per ounce.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metis Association
London Metal Exchange
Middle
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