Radio Exhibition Opens in Pirie With Wireless Display
The Port Pirie radio exhibition opened with a broad display of radio sets and accessories from local firms. Adelaide visitors, and local dignitaries including Mayor Michalston, praised the event as an educational, progressive showcase promising air broadcasts via the Australian Broadcasting Commission. A concert featuring Pirie Male Voice Choir and other artists followed, with hours set for the afternoon session.
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Adelaide
Manly
Dobbie & Go
Symonds
David Harris
5.B. Borgan
Clnd
Mc. Norris Sail
Élul ‘A Bring Artmstiee
Matvey
Michalston Rmayor
Pirie
Port Pirie
Australian Broadcasting Commission
Aoit
Pinto
Pho
Australia
Australian Broadcasting
South Australia
Egyptian Train Outrage Sentences Tap 42 Participants
In Gairo on a Wednesday report Jahi Pela who testified in the train outrage case has retracted his evidence. Today 42 participants were sentenced to terms from six months to 15 years with Sella receiving the maximum amid calls for forgiveness met by a chorus of silence.
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Gairo
Jahi Pela
Sella
Sugar price cut to halfpenny per 3 lb in Qld
Queensland sugar interests reached an arrangement to reduce the retail price by one halfpenny per 3 pounds. The cut will take effect from January 1 and continue through August 1, 1938.
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Canberra
Queensland
State Coal Mine Dle at Mbourne Reopens Improbable
Wonthagel miners have left amid a stubborn dispute on seniority and idle time. An order for reopening could not be absorbed immediately, and there is no prospect of revival in the near future.
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Mlbourne
Ming Ab Wonthagel
Aspen
Market quotes from London Metal Exchange rush Copper Tin and Silver
The Australian Mines and Metals Association reports London Metal Exchange quotations for September 6 showing copper gains with standard and best selectable ingots rising, tin spot and forward prices up, and silver standard and cash forward figures improving despite some volatility. The release notes shipment forecasts and forward values for copper and tin, with currency and unit details.
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Adelaide
Wedarsiing
Australian Mines, and Metals’ ‘Association
London Metal Exchange
Middle
Ana Fine
Australian loans rise amid stock exchange activity
Australian stock exchange reports multiple loan issuances with gains. Consolidated loans advanced with yields improving, margins up to 5 percent, and several prices firming between 8/6 and 10-2100. Financial notes reflect modest gains and market activity in London-areas.
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Adelaide
Exchange Today
Tin Hare Enquiry Concluded Amid Limited Submissions
An inquiry into the Tin Hare matter concluded today with limited participant submissions noted. The inquiry process began last Friday and will resume in subsequent sessions as investigators review the available materials.
Italian pilot narrowly escapes in record attempt
MILAN Wednesday Lieut. Neri known as Cheat Death avoided disaster while practicing for an air speed record attempt. His seaplane failed during takeoff near Lake Garda, flames erupted, and the craft crashed in the shallows within about 100 feet of the lake.
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Milan
Neri
Cheat Death
Lake Gardia
English girls may come to Australia cricket tour
The British Association has provisionally accepted an invitation from the New South Wales Women's Cricket Association to send a team to Australia. The arrangement, reported by the Evening Standard in London on Wednesday, signals a potential international tour for English women cricketers.
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Australia
Sportal Cables
London
Stan
British Association
New South Wales Women’s Cricket Association
Pension cuts provoke clergy protest at Adelaide synod
At a Adelaide synod meeting on a Wednesday a motion by Rev. Giles of Mareytville urged recognizing the need to reduce pensions and to review administration. The proposal, opposed by critics, argues that small pensions are unfair and that savings should target the broader system.
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Adelaide
Atfis
Oldeaga
Vaild
Anight
Churety of England
I, Giles
Mareyatyille
Sidues
Norespond
Gener
Veiled Threat by Germany in Memorandum
Berlin report recounts a memorandum on disarmament linked to the Versailles framework. Baron von Neurath, foreign minister, warns Germany may pursue other options if negotiations stall. Short note suggests a forceful stance to secure concessions amid tense postwar talks.
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Berlin
Germany
Baron von Neurath
Gas unions seek rescission of 10 percent cut in court
Federated Gas Em ployes Industrial Union applied to the Full Arbitration Court for rescission of the 10 per cent cut arguing the burden was not passed to consumers and harmed shareholders and companies. Union advocate Crofts claimed machinery improvements would boost gas output from coal and reduce labor, while gasmaking remained an sheltered industry, with court decision reserved.
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Crofts
Union
Millers Case Adjourned in Melbourne Arbitration Court
The Federated Officers and MMU Employers Union sought a rescission at 40 percent, asking for production of balance sheets. The Arbitration Court granted the request and adjourned the hearing to resume proceedings on the balance of a mixed formation production pending the case.
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Melbourne
Federated Afficers
MMU
Arbitration Court
F. J. Condon
Spanish Law Revised Abolishes Death Penalty
A Madrid report notes that the death penalty has been abolished under revised Spanish law. The new provisions limit capital punishment and bar its use in military or civil jurisdictions, signaling a major legal shift. Local observers cite official changes and the impact on past criminal sentences.
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Madrid
Wellnessias
Government Stands Fast On No Modification
Government faces a heated debate in Parliament as members of the United Australia Party criticise policy. The government refuses to modify the proposed cuts, claiming a solid majority to carry the measure. Mr Lyons states the government is considering a contributory pension scheme modeled on national insurance.
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Ganberra
Walted Australia Perty
Aab
Exrey
Lyons
National Insurance
Wheat production to stay near last year in coming season
The Agricultural Department says wheat output next season will be only slightly below last year’s level leaving about 100 million bushels available for export. The report notes a modest crop decrease but sufficient supply for foreign markets amid steady demand.
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Recorder” Special Gables
Washington
Agricultural Department
Ottawa Ottawa agreements near simultaneous parliaments
Ottawa reports from the Telegraph states that communications between the British and Dominion governments discuss holding nearly simultaneous sittings of Parliament to ratify the Ottawa agreements, likely around mid October.
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London
Ottawa
Hillman Cars for New Zealand Poster Campaign
Recorder Special Cables in London reports a rush order after the Onawa conference. Pla cards on 40 Hillman cars shipped today promote a reciprocal slogan praising New Zealand with a trade return promise.
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London
New Zealand
Wool Sales Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday
Adelaide reports First Wool Sales to be held on Wednesday and Thursday with about thirty thousand bales offered. Buyers are expected in record numbers as auctions commence in the city.
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Adelaide
Big scheme to settle families on land to solve unemployment
Adelaide reports the Unemployment Relief Council urges land settlement on small blocks as a major approach to absorbing unemployed workers. It calls for larger state funding, area selection with Land and Agricultural Departments, and authority to reclaim idle land for settlement. The council says settlers should become self supporting within years, boosting national wealth.
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Adelaide
Unemployment Relief Council
Richards
Squndl
Jatearing
Vig Council
Canberra House Action Seeks Price Reductions to Boost Jobs
The annual report of the Tani Board tabled in Parliament argues that lowering prices of Australian made commodities is key to raising awards and reducing unemployment. It states high prices are the primary cause of economic stagnation and that broader factors are less impactful.
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Canberra
Tani Board
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
Australia
Stormy Debate in New South Wales House of Assembly
In Sydney a stormy session of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly ended after an interruption by a large group of women supporters. The debate on the Address-in-Reply to the Governor’s Speech featured charges against Mr Stevens and a censure motion by Mr Lang that was defeated 5 to 47. The Assembly adjourned, while the Legislative Council heard the Attorney-General discuss reconstituting the Upper House.
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Gova New
Hoth
of South Wales
Levy-Of the
Legislative Assembly
Lang
Stavens
Stevens
Lake
Nislarlal
Aken
Leailor
Meg Lang
Gosling
Uhr
Fragmented Reich conference debate on language use
Delegates from 70 nations at the Madrid wireless conference debated for five hours over which language to use. A Soviet delegate proposed humor that mocked English, while an Australian delegate suggested English as a common tongue for 250 million people.
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Madrid
Antera
Crawford
Collision injures three in Melbourne tram crash
Three people were injured when a car and a tram collided head on at the intersection of Sydney and Moreland roads in Brunswick Melbourne. Names include William Williams 133 of Tatura Hubert Dick 20 of Harston and Nellie Crags 48 of Herston, all car passengers. The tram crew and other passengers were uninjured.
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Melbourne
Wefnesdey
Mort
Sydney
Moreland
Brunswick
Williaw
Willians
Women in Search of Adventure Society Preview
London report outlines plans by Lady Milford Haven and Lady Lenis Maunibat for a desert journey. They will travel unaccompanied, using a local guide, with a wardrobe of shorts and shirts and transport arranged.
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London
Milford’ Haven
Lenis -Maunibat
Daaert
Vants
Schools Football Survival From Melbourne Intercity Match
An interstate schoolboys football clash in Melbourne saw a dramatic comeback as the side trailed by seven goals at halftime before rallying to challenge late. The report notes critical moments and key players shaping the tense finish.
Britain trade union demands wartime policy shifts
A Trades Union Congress session in Newcastle unanimously resolved for a government policy change. The plan advocates public control of banking and industry, taxation of land values, slum clearance, large sale developments, and debt and reparations relief to lower war burdens.
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Longon
Trades Union Counsik
Newcastle
More Motors Sold Higher Than August In South Australia
The Motor Vehicles Department reports sales of new vehicles last month were the year’s highest, up 30 percent from August. Estimates show over £20,000 spent on cars, reflecting strong demand in South Australia.
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Avsuaige
South Australia
Tks
Agures
Ger Partmant
Tash
Scouts Camp Aboard From Peterborough Party
A party of Scouts from Peterborough accompanied the group Pirie and Jenner to Nelshaby Park for a two day training camp. Mr A Gerard generously allowed the Scouts to camp on his property. On Saturday evening at 1 30 there will be a special camp display for visitors.
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Peterborough
Pirie
Maroing
Nelshaby. Park
Will
Bert
Jenner
Por
Bails
A Gerard
Askeen
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