Sidney Myer dies in Melbourne heart failure shock
Sidney Myer aged 58, governing director of Myer Emporium, collapsed on a Toorak footpath while awaiting his car. He was found by E O Sullivan and a doctor summoned but unavailing. Born in Vilna, he built a Melbourne retail empire, gave liberally to public causes and universities, and his death sent a fall in Myer share prices.
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Melbourne
Sidney Myer
Myer Emporium
Toorak
Myer
E. O'Sullivan
Associated Banks
Mr. Myer
Cyril Tonkin
America
Myers
Meyer
Vilna
Warsaw
Australia
Bendigo
Melbourn
University
Saving Women Adelaide Women’s welfare plan proposed
A Wednesday meeting at Barty Hall heard a Liberal Party minister announce that the Commonwealth Government would fund a study into the high death rate of women and infant mortality in Australia. The plan aims to investigate causes, fund research, and involve women’s groups and doctors to reduce infant deaths and support mothers.
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Adelaide
Mit A
Lyons
Barty Hall
Commonwealth
Ned Meath
Sturiie
Firth
Australia
Anstenetta
Four Injured in Hay Market Fire at Hi Don and Co Ltd
Four persons were injured in a George Street Haymarket fire that severely damaged the premises of Hi, Don and Co Ltd. The blaze began in a fibre storeroom and spread rapidly as four employees attempted to extinguish the flames, though none suffered serious injuries.
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Sydney
Hi, Don and Co, Ltd
George Street
Haymarket
Lousy with Lotteries Debate Shocks Adelaide House
Premier Butler denounces state lotteries in parliament while supporting hospital funding via local government body. He calls for a royal commission to explore tax options and questions viability of funding hospitals without lotteries. Adjournment follows as ministers debate the measure and speakers wrap up.
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Adelaide
Commonwealth
R. L. Butler
House of Assembly
J. A. Lyons
Canara
Vonpetine
Riyal Hense
Ganferener Mewsrs
Randolph
Dal
Heben
Mr. Beerworth
Ink slinging amid legislature sparks debate in capital
Miss Patricks Hackett a young Ade wile woman lawyer described the ink throwing incident in Parliament House after a public notice for Caprice at Torch Theatre. Sir David Gordon called for a report as questions arose in Legislative Council and House of Assembly about the prohibited act.
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Adelaide
Patricks Hackett
Adewile
Moullen
Wanthron Hackett
Legislaive Council
Torche Theatre
Miss Hackett
Parliament House
Aie
Hiaself
David Gordon
Ele
Legislative Council
House of Assembly
Condon
Dale
Butler
Rain and Governor Visit Highlight Crystal Brook Show
Rain marred Crystal Brook Show as 2900 attendees faced showers and mud yet the event drew Governor Sir Winston Dugan who praised rural production. Farmers endured poor weather, while prize displays in flowers vegetables and livestock showed quality despite a disappointing turnout and reduced exhibit space. The governor urged optimism about agriculture and noted South Australians’ resilience in facing nature’s challenges.
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Crystal Brook
Winston Dugan
the Brook
Albury Murder Probe Links Adelaide Clue from Photo
Police interview witnesses as Adelaide girl in photo matches the murdered Albury victim. A letter from the missing girl arrived in Victoria last Thursday while relatives in Adelaide await news. Discrepancy noted: the Adelaide suspect has teeth missing versus the Albury victim.
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Adelaide
Delaide
Albury
Victoria
Adeaide
Albury Nmmnder
Sydney
Unsettled Rain and Wind Hit Pirie Yesterday
Sporadic rain and a brisk northwest wind gusts rattled buildings in Pirie overnight. The unsettled weather eased by dawn with winds shifting southwest and no flood danger despite fears of high tide. A few brief hail squalls disrupted during the day as rainfall continued, with 24 hour Pirie registration reading 22 points at 8:30 am and rising by day’s end.
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Pirie
Bread Enquiry Opens in Adelaide Next Week
An Adelaide Bread Enquiry session begins Wednesday next. Jaco Raith, general manager of the Automatic Bread Baking Co., states an agreement promising a disciplinary framework and a written commitment to self restraint below a fixed minimum. Signatories to the agreement would undertake age to self tread below a fixed minimum. The commissioner announced the enquiry would open its writings in Adelaide on Wednesday next.
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Sydney
Thad
Jaco Raith
General Thanays
Automatic Bread Baking Co
Adelaide
Governor at Gladstone public welcome for Sir Winston Dugan
A large gathering at Gladstone Institute welcomed Maj.-Gen. Sir Winston Dugan Governor on his first visit. The hall, decorated with iceland poppies, heard heartfelt loyalty from returning soldiers and residents. Dugan praised meeting old comrades and saw trophies before mingling with locals during a pleasant supper.
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Gladstone
Gladstone Institute
Winston Dugan
W. S. Bennett
Thos. F. Jones
H. N. Marriott
R.S.L
South Australia
Winston
Thermometer Readings Record Mild Yesterday
Yesterday's maximum reached 62 while the 24 hour minimum ended at 46 at 8.30 am. The readings reflect a mild day with a cool start and no significant temperature extremes reported.
Dividing Business Before Senate Munitions Inquiry
Washington Wednesday Henry Curse president of Electric Howl Company testified that his firm and Vickers Limited divided submarine sale work into exclusive areas and exchanged patents. He said German U boats of the Great War derived from American owned patents widely available to an Austrian company. A letter to the committee described Vickers Limited aiming to obtain from the British Government contracts for large submarines but barred by the Geneva convention or similar agreement.
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Washington
Henry Curse
Electric Howl Company
Senate
Vickers, Limited
Iol
Pitente
Vickerd. Limited
Geneva
Let Us Have Unity Sir J A Lyons Farewell Interview
In a goodbye talk before leaving by the Melbourne express, Prime Minister J A Lyons said the Commonwealth would work with the States on a final settlement of State finances after reestablishing its own position. He urged cross-state cooperation and unity among Australians, hoping no antagonism toward the Commonwealth, and stressed shared burdens and benefits of federation.
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Adelaide
Express
Melbourne
J. A. Lyons
Commonwealth
Lyons
Wool Exchange
South Australia
Tam
Australia
Australia omit Bradman in two day match at Kennington Oval
Australia, resting Bradman Bromley McCabe O'Reilly, began a two days fixture at Kennington Oval against a combined minor counties eleven under Captain Franklin. The counties won the toss and batted, reaching 69 for two at lunch as Grimmett dismissed Butler and De Saram with successive deliveries.
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Recorder
London
Kennington Oval
Australia
Bradman
Bromley
McCabe
O'Reilly
Fleetwood-Smith
Franklin Capt
G. S. Butler
W. F. Birr
W. F E. Harbord
F. C. de Saram
Fishlock
R. G. Tindall
Fisher
R. Relf
Phillipson
R. H. Rutter
Ellis
Franklin
Grimmett
Butler
Saram
Salvation Army Leader Renews Policy Stability
London Wednesday Commander Evangeline Booth, elected general of the Salvation Army, told a press conference there would be no fundamental changes in army policy. She plans to retain her American citizenship as an advantage for US travel, and affirmed no change in the army’s uniform, amid fashion shifts and debates on bonnet styles.
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Recorder
London
Ommander
Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
United States
Butler
Desa Saram
B. Grimmett
Bradman Fires 149 Not Out In 30 Run Over Feat
All England eleven and Australia drew at Folkestone as Bradman anchored Australia to 365 for four by stumps. He reached 100 with a sequence of boundaries off Freeman including four, six, six, four, six, and four. Freeman bowled well for Kent, while Ponsford, McCabe, Kippax, and Woodfull contributed modestly in the first innings.
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Recorder
London
Australia
Folkestone
Bradman
Freeman
Kent
England
Ponsford
All Brown
C. Ames
Woolley
McCabe
B. Freeman
Kippax
Ames
B. Hammond
Woodfull
Fear of Fascism and Four Wickets Total 365
The report notes fears of fascism with a cricket scoreline of four wickets totaling 365. It mentions the Trade Union Congress urging resistance to militarisation of politics and defending democratic progress, led by secretary Waller Citrine. It calls for a secret war on fascism and warnings about Mussolini and Hitler.
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London
Trade Union Congress
Camel
Waller Citrine
Miter and
Mussolii
Idle Argument Over Strike Size Sparks Mill Debate
Washington reports a dispute over strike scale with unions claiming 300000 workers out nationwide and a 50 percent disruption, while mill owners contend only fully voluntary closures total 80 mills.
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Wasiington
Oil from coal: black or brown coal superior
A Commonwealth committee held its first Melbourne meeting to study hydrogenation oil extraction from coal. It reviewed Imperial Chemical Industries Britain experiments and coal data from various states, focusing on whether brown or black coal is better for oil production.
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Melbourne
Imperial Chemical Industries, Limited
Britain
Victoria
Be Good Friends at Manchester Meeting Delays Boycott
At four special meetings the North of England Grocers Association executive in Manchester approved postponing the threatened boycott of Australian produce. The motive cited was not to quarrel with Australia and to maintain friendly relations, framed as a resolution to keep peace with allies.
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Ren
London
North of England Grocers’ Association
Manchester
Lino Leums in Newest Designs Suited for Homes
A notice highlights a fine assortment of higher grade Lino leums in the newest designs. It emphasizes variety and quality for consumers seeking stylish flooring options.
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India
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