Insolvency case details at Port Pirie court
Evidence in a Grey insolvency case reveals a proposed partnership between Horace Watts and Frederick Manuel Livingstone Grey over Olympia Auction Mart. The agreement was drawn but never signed. Witnesses discuss skates, hire plants, rent, and alleged transfers, with testimonies about ledger entries, loans, and control of assets as the bankruptcy hearing proceeds.
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Horace Watts
Praderickh Manuel Livingstone Grey
Olympis
Auction Mart
Howland
Registra
Port
Pirie Court
Grey
Debbie
Port Pitle West
Semmontown
Solomontown
Hills
Solomontown Rink
Sweeney
Olympia
National Bank
Nuobion Mart
Wells
Witnees
Watts
Ralph
Warren
Fred Grey
Fogs
Food Riots in Russia Tear at Northern Textile Centre
Moscow correspondent reports the worst food riots since the war as Red Army troops fire on starving crowds storming government granaries in the northern textile hub. Authorities struggle to quell unrest amid scarcity and mounting casualties.
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Sconpine
Moscow
The
Daily Herald
Inanovognesensk
Red Army
Unpalatable but Inevitable Pension Debate at Synod
Fragmentary report from Sydney Anglican Synod shows protest over pension reductions amid budget strain. Prime Minister Douglas (Guo Ley) contends the pension cuts are unavoidable after Cabinet review, arguing the full Commonwealth finances justify the changes despite opposition.
Sugar Agreement Questioned and Royal Commission Offer
A deputation urged the government to appoint a Royal Commission to thoroughly probe the sugar agreement and place it on the next Premiers Conference agenda. They asked for government influence to join other states in testing the agreement in court, while Whitford reserved judgment. The debate touched on constitutional issues and alleged bribery, with calls for a royal inquiry to clear suspicions.
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S. Wy. Whitford
Height Court
Whitford
Fonferente
Sagar
Expenditure Plan for Schools and Hospitals in Adelaide
The government announces in September Bulletin that IPE Sassenag authorized spending of 41,200 pounds on school buildings this financial year and 128,000 pounds on hospital buildings, with 61,000 pounds to be spent this year.
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Adelaide
IPE Sassenag
Government Bulletin
Court Riot at St John’s as 100 police surge to Carbonear
A chaotic court scene in St John’s led to the Riot Act being read as about 100 police were summoned to Carbonear to disperse an angry mob. A man charged with assault was found guilty but received a suspended sentence amid threats to free him.
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St.joan's
Newk
St. John’s
Isle of Man Motor Races Pace Record Attempts
Largely fogbound conditions at the Isle of Man affected visibility for the Senior Grand Prix motorcycle event. Glenhill, riding a Norton, averaged 66.97 miles per hour across four laps as 44 starters faced the mountainous course.
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London
Priday
Isle of Man
Courge
Glenhill
Government cracks down on agitators in Australia
Friday report from Sydney details Minister of Commerce Mr Hawker stating foreign agitators aiming to disrupt industry are being shipped out. In recent months scores of agitators have been deported as measures tighten.
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Sydney
Hawker
Australia
Indust
Melbourne Chamber of Commerce backs tariff withdrawal call
The Melbourne Chamber of Commerce passed a unanimous resolution protesting government tariff reductions aimed at aiding Australian secondary industries. It urged the federal government to withdraw the schedule to reexamine its impact on employment and the economy, arguing the policy harms local jobs. The action was to be forwarded to the Prime Minister.
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Wwe
Hd Nation
Fruit machines in hotels investigated by Royal Commission
An inquiry into the operation of fruit machines in New South Wales hotels began today led by Justice Halse Rogers. Witnesses detailed transactions to place machines in hotels and a rise in bank balances from 2 to 500 pounds. A witness claimed 3,000 pounds was paid to a hotel figure for placements, denying fund links to Labour Party funds, with weekly takings around 23,000 pounds.
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Sydney
Fnday
New South
Wabes
Halse Rogers
Royal Commission
Harry Lachmund
Smith
Witnose
Trautivein
Noensee
Libor Party
Tsk
Slooman
Mreasney
New South Wales deficit figures released by premier
The New South Wales deficit for the year stands at 4,819,322 dollars with government officials reporting progress on renewing indentures and timely expenditures. Premier Stevens noted that in recent weeks the government had renewed key contracts and allocated funds to meet obligations totaling about 168,000 dollars.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Stevens
Toment
Placing Single Men on Forms Under New Scheme
The Commonwealth Employment Council fixes a 20000 pound scheme approved by the Federal Government to place single men with farmers. The council studies operation details and aims to feed board and railway care with wage payments of 10 per week. MP G D Dale voices hope that administration by the council could place 3900 men with reliable farmers for several months.
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Adelaide
Erivay
Commonwealth “Employment Council
Dale Secretery
Connally
Building industries show optimistic outlook in Adelaide report
In Adelaide, Mr. N. C. Fisher of the new Chamber of Building Industries notes a shift from hundreds to thousands of pounds in the past year. The Primary industries bulletin cites growth, with the South Australian Woolgrowers Association budgeting 200,400 bales and expectations of a new wheat record if favorable weather continues.
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Adelaide
EREAS
N. C. Fisher
Chamber of Building Industries
South Australian—Woolgrowers Association
Direetar of Agriculture
Parliament in Canberra debates pensions and river scheme
In Canberra the Attorney General questioned the government over potential pension reforms reducing eligibility by lowering income thresholds. Debate covered changing qualification for old age and invalid pensions, while a River Murray water scheme proposal of 1420100 was approved amid concerns of public money use and unemployment figures. The House adjourned to Wednesday.
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Latham
River Murray
Mornay
Gibson
Australia
Mer
Tviltiin
Tragic fall on Bourke Street injures shoppers
A man named John Itoweale, 35, fell from a ladder at a building on Bourke Street in Camberwell and died instantly after the ladder collapsed. The incident occurred near a crowded line of shoppers, injuring two women.
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Melbourne
Dollapaid
Bourke Street
John Itoweale
Rowell Street
Cam— Herwell
Wes
State Business Undertakings Show Profit
Adelaide report states undertakings for the fires show a profit of 108009 over working expenses two months into the year. Revenue from taxation is not yet coming in with 186 taxation deals before Parliament. Total expenditure over revenue equals 76000 for the two months.
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Adelaide
Tate Butoosa
Arbitration Court Refuses Wage Restore Bid
The Arbitration Court today refused the Amalgamated Food Preserving Employees Union's request to restore a 10 percent wage cut. The court noted some improvement in canned fruits trade but said overall conditions remained no better than February 1934, and a wage rise without a change in rates would worsen the industry’s position.
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Melbourne
Amalgamated Food Preserving Employes’ Union
Pastor Randall Attends Bell Held at St
Pastor BH Randall of Port Vine Church reserved a call to Mintay Bridge. He will leave Pirte next week. Seeine of 3ire Middieton mayor attended the bell held in connection with Traifen celebrations in St Pat's Parish Mall.
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BH Randall
Port Vine Shurch
Christ
Mintay Bridge
Pirte
Wee Seeine
Pruning Belief Sparks Call for Religion Reform
London bishop Barnes urged a drastic pruning of religious belief at a conference on modern faith and science. He argued reason and faith must reconcile and warned against attacks on Catholicism while emphasizing spiritual renewal and health through disciplined prayer and reverence at shrines.
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London
Barnes
English Test Cricket Brace Amid Airborne Disruption
During the English Test match between England and Heat of Engs tand at Folkestone ground a dropped note from an aeroplane caused a distraction. A bowler Wyatt was 429 not out and batsman Ames had made 105 when stumps fell. The incident added amusement and tension to the progress of the game.
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London
Priday
Numbea
Heat of
Engstand
Ody
Folkestone
Wyatt
Ffina “Aines
Spain Distributes 3 Million in Property to Charities
Madrid reports the assembly approved a measure to distribute three million dollars worth of property to various charities. The decision follows an order issued by the government in January.
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Ikecordan
Gabloay
Madrid
Bviday
de ‘Assembly
Tke Sayermeny
Welcome for aviator Stelligan in London arrival
An enthusiastic welcome greeted famed aviator Mr J A Stelligan on arrival in England. He landed at a London station amid cheers and local celebrations marking the transatlantic flier’s arrival message.
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London
Tranzatlantic
Riscorder
Priday
J.A. Stelligan
England
Ty Okowas
Séathumiplor
Wate Toa
Pirie Visit Leaves Deep Impressions On Town
A fragmented report recalls a visit by Pirie that left strong impressions on the community. Local figures noted reactions and memories from the occasion as residents reflect on the event and its impact.
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Anglican Synod
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Trague
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