Smelters Wage Case Settled at Port Pirie Industrial Court
An industrial agreement settled wage fixes at Port Pirie with a minimum rate of 11/2 a day from September 7, to rise to 12/2 later under a private deal between Broken Hill Associated Smelters and the Australian Workers' Union. The court noted automatic adjustments per the Board of Industry. Officials expect a further agreement to raise the rate by 4d daily, subject to completion.
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Adelaide
Kelly
Port Pirie
Broken Hill Associated Smeltera Proprietary, Limited
Australian Workers’ Union
Pirie
Wigenb
Board of Industry
0 Maughan
Tia Cour
Murphy
A. G. Ball
Port Pitle Frony
Mount. Isa
Dukehsland
Bal Whats
Broken
HUL
Atum
Mount Isa
Tanited
K C Charged With Theft In Manitoba Uni Funds Shortage
Winnipeg report states JA Mavheay King's Counsel faced theft charges after a million dollar shortage was found in university funds. Medical evidence noted cancer and radium was involved, with a remand granted pending proceedings.
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Winnipeg
JA. Mavheay
King’s Counsel
Manitoba University
Solar eclipse photographed by Corday in 865000 miles view
Fragmentary report notes Friday exposures of a solar eclipse. Corday is described in the text as presenting a total display viewed from space, with a stated 865000 miles distance. Professor E J Kennedy of the Royal Astronomical Society is cited in association.
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Corday
E. J. Kennedy
Royal Astronomica) Society
Partridge of Loxton Defeats Dolling in Seaton Quarterfinals
In Seaton today B Partridge of Loxton defeated title holder G Dolling 1 up with a 24th hole decisive play to reach the semifinals of the State Country Golf Championship. Partridge leads after four sessions and appears strong to win this year.
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Adelaide
Ifritsy
G. Dolling
B. Partridge
Loxton
Tina
Seaton
Partridge
Plain Speaking at Wool Enquiry Auction System Break Down
Sydney reporter J Clark of WA Wool enquiry said the inquiry found Australian galvanised iron troughs rusting after two years while imported iron lasting 21 years remained serviceable. Grazier Frederick Deakins of Moree testified about long standing buying patterns and wool growers.
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Sydney
J Clark
Woolf
Praderick Charles Deakins
Moree
Billiards Centre Proposes Rule Change
The Central Council announces a new billiards rule to require the cue ball to cross the baulk line at least once in every hundred strokes. This proposed change aims to reduce dangerous canons and hazards in play.
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Recorder
Boealal Cabtuu
London
Gentral Gounall
Earl Hundred
Tragic Bullet Incident at Victoria Park Racecourse
A man identified as ADDLAWDE Yow Kay, 33, formerly secretary of the South Adelaide Football Club, was found with a bullet wound to the head at Victoria Park racecourse at 1 am. He was taken to Adelaide Hospital but died on admission. A revolver was found near the body.
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Addlawde
Kay
South’ Adelaide
Pootall Cub
Victoria Park
Adelaide” Hospital
Schools Football Carnival Scores Show SA Beats NSW
The Australian state schools football carnival continued in Melbourne with South Australia defeating New South Wales by 8 goals 2 behinds to 2 goals 4 behinds. Victoria overwhelmed Canberra 43 goals 14 behinds to 4 goals 4 behinds.
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Melbourne
South Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Canberra
Metal prices quoted by Australian Mines and Metals Assn
UK and London Metal Exchange quotations for September 1 show standard spot and forward prices for copper, lead, tin, and zinc in shillings and pounds. Variations include copper at 35 5/6, lead soft forward 13 5/6, tin standand price around 2/9, with forward shifts noted and overall market open.
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Adelaide
Ccording O Sevices
Australian Mines and Metals Association
London
Metal Exchange
Goppes
Equality cries spark German rearmament concerns
London reports from "Recorder" Special Cables that Germany’s push for equality of armament provokes alarm across Europe. The Journal asserts the highest authority nearby, while other sources say Germany seeks only a principle agreement. Predictions note 300,000 strong army, extended naval program, frontier fortresses, and munition factories.
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le Journal
Manoise
Germany
Les Journal Des Debates
Death of Elderly Pensioner in Boardinghouse Fire
In Stephanton Street South Richmond at midnight, 88 year old Thomas Gallagher was burned to death in a boardinghouse bedroom. Neighbors and residents attempted multiple rescues before fire units arrived but were repelled by flames. Gallagher’s body was found with severe head burns.
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Stephanton Drest
Richmond
Thomas Gallagher
Gallagher
Louglman Kmiyor
Rishmond
LipS Stoic Couple Endures French Home Invasion
An old couple in Thonon les Bains village resisted two masked burglars for three hours despite severe torture and being tied as £16 vanished. Neighbors heard cries and two arrests were made as police link one suspect to the house.
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Paris
Thonon Lev
Government eyes tax cuts within six months
A government source says taxation relief could begin within six months. The plan reportedly targets income taxes first, as a war moratorium on certain levies is anticipated to ease. Officials expect a broad easing as measures are outlined for Finance Ministry review.
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Canbeera
Textile workers accept wage offer after strike delay
Workers at 12 metropolitan mills voted to accept a 73 percent wage cut following cost of living figures, delaying full operation. About 3,596 employers faced £10,000 in weekly wage losses as strike disruptions continued until normal work resumed the next Monday morning.
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Melbourne
ING
Mtta
Men Out Sydney Protest Slaughterhouse Shutdown
About 250 workers at Rogers Meat Company slaughterhouse in Sydney halted work Friday over a foreman dismissal. The strike follows a protest against management’s decision, leaving many idle as the dispute unfolds.
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Sydney
Ebattoirs
Rogers Meat Company
Presbyterian Sunday School Anniversary Services
Anniversary services in connection with the Presbyterian Sunday school were held last Sunday. Large congregations enjoyed the bright singing of the children led by Mr. W Smith and an orchestra.
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Presbyterian
W Smith
Farmers Union Head Visits Pirie Meeting
Mr HG Hawking chairman of South Australian Farmers Co-operative Union addressed a meeting of local wheat growers in Parl Pirls Town Hall council chamber yesterday afternoon. Mr B Wilkins presided with sparse attendance. Hawkins discussed the Union activities, the Wheat Pool, and bulk handling of steer.
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HG. Hawking
South Austesttan Farmers Co-operative Union, Limited
Parl Pirls Town Hall
8. Wilwains
Hawkins
Farmers’ Union
Woman Dies in Hospital After Leongatha Fire
A Melbourne woman burned in a Leongatha house fire yesterday died in hospital. Mrs D. G. Campbell was found unconscious on the floor of the burnt storeroom by her daughter. The blaze did not spread to other parts of the home.
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Melbourne
Leongatha
D. G. Campbell
Lang Party Expels Member Richards from Adelaide Branch
The Lang Labor Party Stepney branch expels Mr Richards, secretary of the Gang is Right faction, at the request of president Mr Bardolph. Richards backed a move to remove Bardelot from the presidency. The action occurs in Adelaide territory on a Friday report.
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Adelaide
Richards
Stepney
Lang Labor Party
Wool Dispute Lets Adelaide Wool Sales Proceed Next Week
Adelaide wool sales set for Thursday and Friday with 30,000 bales valued at £100,000 despite threats from wool buyers to boycott unless a 5 percent discount is offered. Wool brokers insist on the 5 percent rate, while the Woolbrokers Association chairman said the door remains open for buyers to attend. If attendance fails, the sale may be held over to an honest sale on September 28 and 30.
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Adelaide
Delaide
Ywoolbuyers
Adeleide
Woolbrakers” Association
View World and Sour Australian
Wool Duyers’ Association
agees’ association _tiedlaltety
1S. Cheadle
Adelaide Woolbrokers' Assaukétion
Chwadle
Guy
New, South Wales
Queensland
Ambney
Avril
New York Mayor Resigns Amid Roosevelt Court Clash
New York mayor James Walker resigns after a State Supreme Court ruling backing Governor Roosevelt in removing him. The decision accuses Roosevelt of unfair proceedings and calling Walker’s accusers as witnesses. Walker had previously obtained a restraining order against Roosevelt, intensifying Tammany Hall's political peril in the upcoming election.
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James Walker
New York
State Supreme Court
Roosevalt
Walker
Roosevelt
Wharf and Sheds Lost to Sea in New Guinea Landslide
A telegram from New Guinea reports five acres of land and a wharf with a crane three sheds and 100 yards of railway line have fallen into the sea. The collapse is attributed to a landslide near St. Leans.
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Canberra
New Guinea
st.Laean
Russian in Court Over Military Articles Charge
A court hearing today addressed a sensational charge of possessing military articles without lawful excuse. The defendant, reportedly linked to a plan to force a political shift, faced mention of involvement with an endeavor against the Commonwealth by force.
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Ana Zeit Panier
Dovey
Commonwealth
Fonce
Farewell Social for Mr and Mrs Alexander in Stark’s Wall
A farewell social at Stark’s Wall welcomed Mr Alexander headmaster of Solomontown School for four years and Mrs Alexander. More than 50 parents and children attended. Mr Alexander received a smoker’s outlet and Mrs Alexander a silver dish. Speakers included Mr Dvy chair of the school committee and Mrs Hendry with Messrs Aiddlelén mayor Dallaway and A L Forgan. Mr Alexander thanked the committee and parents for loyal support. The Alexanders depart Port Pirie next Thursday. Mr B Nicholas will succeed him arriving on Thursday, September 6.
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Iohildren
Sulo
Montana Sheolay
Stark’s Wall
Dvy
Schoo Committee
West
Hendry
Aiddlelén
Dallaway
A. L. Forgan
Amd
Feir
Solomontown
Port
Hockey on Seates Pink and Blue for premiership honors
Pink and Blue face off next Wednesday evening to decide the premiership at Royel Rink. The minor premiers have a right to challenge if tied on points, with a week’s play remaining in the season.
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Royel Rink
Groen
Parliament Debates Pensions and Tariffs in Canberra
In Canberra the House of Representatives discussed pension variations tied to quarterly living costs with Prime Minister Lyons noting consideration of pensioner representations. Debates on tariffs continued with amendments on clothing and wines facing rejection and adjournment until Wednesday.
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Canberra
White
W.ap
House of Representatives
Lyons
Excelsior Band Series Draws Local Interest In Pirie
Public interest grows for the Excelsior Band competition on November 2 and 3 with musical and elocutionary contenders including the Excelsior Band, the Ladd committee mapping the event, and notable performers like Shirley Hocking achieving high marks in Grade 5b.
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Pirie
Ladd
Adelaide adjudicator to guide town bands event
A competent Adelaide adjudicator will oversee the bands, while Solomon Town and Pirie schools contest in solo and group categories. The queen contest runs to October 8 with a public ball to crown the winner in the Town Hall.
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Adelaide
Solomontown
Snd
Pirie
Dhare
Pirié
Opposition motion defeated in Senate dispute over wages
In the Senate, Barnes leads opposition as a disallowance motion fails 27 to 7. The arbitrator ruled there were no cavalry positions at full adult wage, allowing the government to retain several hundred messengers earning below the base wage who would soon reach 24 and qualify for the base wage.
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Ganberha
Senate
Son
Barnes
Pubilly
Saevice
City of London praises Australian Budget in press commentary
London papers today carry favorable comment on the Australian Budget. Analysts note it will bolster Australian credit in London and reflect a remarkable recovery in recent months. While not yet out of the red, the country is clearly on a path to stabilization.
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Recorder
London
Briday
Lone Dun
Nlag
Australia
NSW Unemployment Drops 20000 in Three Months
Premier Stevens announced in Sydney that New South Wales saw a 20 000 decrease in unemployed persons over the past three months and that the employment picture was improving daily.
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Sydney
Stevens
New South Wales
Horses bring record price at Kapunda sale
At Kapunda on Friday the auction of 485 horses saw a total turnover near £46 000 with an average around £100. Prices fluctuated with some animals in poorer condition selling lower while others commanded strong sums, mirroring activity from the previous day and underscoring robust demand for turnout and workhorse stock.
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Tosal
Free passes distributed at Pike Theatre for Aussie car event
The management distributed fifty free theatre passes yesterday afternoon as hundreds of children gathered during the lookout for the Aussie car.
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Pike ‘Theatres Management
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