Spectacular fire destroys film load in Melbourne street
A morning blaze in Melbourne destroyed film valued at £2000 from a motor truck traveling from Spencer Street to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The Latrobe Street fire spread, burning 90 000 ft of stock and destroying the truck. Driver Stanley Telfer leaped free, his overcoat singed and his face and hands badly burned.
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Melbourne
Spencer Street
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Fin Exchange
Latrobe Street
Stanley Telfer
Promissory Note Validity Case Reaches High Court
Special leave to appeal was granted to the Automobile Finance Company of Australia Limited after losses in Victorian courts over a promissory note signed by Samuel Law of Dunkeld. The note fixed the place of payment after issue, raising questions on its validity and impacting about £ 50,000 in similar notes held by the appellant.
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Melbourne
High Court
Automobile Finance Company of Australia Limited
Samuel Law
Dunkeld
H. Lewis & Company
Diamond Merchants
Meljorne
Charge Proved Interstate Cricketer Remanded for Sentence
Herbert Spencer Gamble a 30 year old Indeny agent and well known interstate cricketer was convicted at the Criminal Court today of manslaughter of a woman who died from injuries in a motor car accident. The jury recommended mercy and Gamble was remanded for sentence.
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Brisbane
Herbert Spencer Gamble
Criminal Court
Gamble
Referendum Proposal Defeated in Queensland Parliament Debate
During a debate on a bill to keep Parliament without restoration and require a people referendum to extend its life, Mr Weinholt moved a referendum at the next general election on extending Parliament's life. The amendment was defeated by the votes, and the bill was agreed to.
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Brisbane
Legislative Council
Weinholt
Green and Red girls hockey clash at Olympia tonight
Green team led by captain Afford faces Red side captained by G Abell at Olympia. Listed players include Sawalake Wenzel Bairstow Yates Gale Bartseh Somersford and Rea with Robinson Doyle Brennan Timms Coutts Davey Jansen among others. Roosevelt quote noted.
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Olympia
Afford
D. Sawalake
M. Wenzel
Bairstow
R. Yates
M. Gale
D. Bartseh
M. Somersford
G. Abell
Tax proposals for 1933 34 in Adelaide House debate
Government tax proposals for 1933 34 were laid before the House of Assembly by Premier R L Butler. The plans include five resolutions with a reduction in the company super tax from 25 to 10 per cent, unchanged income tax rates except for the deduction for a wife maintaining her husband, and provisions for better tax assessment and collection, plus a deduction of past losses for farmers and pastoralists.
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Adelaide
House of Assembly
R. L. Butler
More Wheat In Pirie This Year Promised By Goode
Mr A H L Goode predicted higher wheat output in Port Pirie district than in 1932 as rains over the weekend strengthen hopes. He said cornsacks would be cheaper this season and crops in Wandearah West were strong while Wandearah East lagged. Baroota Telowie and Port Germein farmers shared optimism over the recent rain’s effect, expecting a yield surpassing 1932.
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Port Pirie
A. H. L. Goode
Mr. Gonde
Wandearah
Baroota
Telowie
Port Germein
Rain Records Sweep Port Pirie This Month
Rain in Port Pirie and surrounding streets continued with six points recorded in 74 hours ending yesterday morning. The month totals reach 41.05 points and 89. points for the year, with rain on nine days this month. Last year by September end recorded 46.83 points. Further showers occurred yesterday.
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Port Pirie
Pirie
Pirle
Widow awarded 1000 pounds in fatal motorcycle crash
A jury awarded Mrs Mary Josephine Stone of Port Melbourne 300 pounds for herself and 700 pounds for her three infants after her husband George Prederick Stone was killed on April 6 1933 when his motorcycle was struck by a motor truck owned by J Arthur cartage contractor of Melbourne The ruling assigns liability to the defendant and provides damages to the widow and her children.
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Melbourne
Mary Josephine Stone
Port Melbourne
George Prederick Stone
J. Arthur
Personalities and Education Appointments in Pirie District
A list of residents and visitors at local hotels including Barrier Royal Exchange Central and Pierie hotels with names such as Mr Gratton Messie Linkie Gonki Pistseh and White. District Commissioner Hiles visits Pirie. The Education Department approves headteachers and assistants including J G Peter Nildotti Port Kenny T Bal RW Nadebaum N Wright Balum and G L Beckwith. Pioneering resident Mr Phemas Ewin Sohnstone dies in Broken Hill at 48 after 26 years there. former mine worker and F.E.D. member left widowed with children.
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Minister of Education
Education Department
Messrs
J. G. Peter
Nildotti Port Kenny
T Bal RW
Nadebaum
N. Wright
Balum
GL. Beckwith
Pelicantz
Phemas Ewin Sohnstone
Broke Hill
Tie
Broken Will
Port Auguste
Mrr
Johnstone
Ife
F.E.D
Oye
Family endowment provisions tightened in New South Wales
In Sydney on Tuesday the State Cabinet decided to abolish family endowment for those on the basic wage unless they have multiple children. The move tightens welfare rules affecting workers reliant on the wage.
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New South Wales
Sydney
Prime Minister confronts Arnhem Land controversy
Lyons expresses disappointment at criticism of a possible punitive expedition against Arnhem Land aborigines. He says missions warned of danger and that the government must protect people and act against murderers regardless of color or station.
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Arnhem Land
Melbourne
Lyons
World is Tariff Mad in Economic Debate Across Nations
A speaker argues tariffs, embargos, and licences drive postwar misery as nations seek self sufficiency. He traces Australian tariff history from 1900s to 1930s, notes revenue issues, and warns high protection raises living costs while failing to curb imports. He urges export of wheat and wool and reduction of tariff barriers to relieve distress.
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Sparrow
Australia
Wage restored ten taterworks workers in Adelaide
Adalaide Tuesday about 600 employes in the wages from 11/9 to the State basic wage of 10/6 a day will have them restored by determination of the Industrial Board. The rate of 11/94 a day will become operative a fortnight after it is gazetted. Margins for skill will be observed.
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Adelaide
Industrial Board
Bedside court takes evidence at Adelside Hospital
A bedside court at Adelside Hospital heard the depositions of Maurice Frank Ryam aged 18 of Flinders Park who is seriously head injured. A youth named Leonard Sydney Baird was remanded until tomorrow on a charge of wounding with intent after allegedly striking Ryam in the face as he spoke to a girl on the evening of September 1 causing him to fall and hit his head on the footpath. Ryam was dazed and sent home by tram before later being taken to hospital.
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Adelaide
Adelside Hospital
Maurice Frank Ryam
Flinders Park
Leonard Sydney Baird
Ryan
Baird
Riyan
Weather Brief: Yesterday's Temperatures Reported
Yesterday recorded a maximum of 60.9 degrees and a 24 hour minimum of 50 degrees by 5 pm. The report notes a small rise in temperature through the afternoon.
Presbyterian Debate Rages Over Dr Angus Heresy Case
The Presbyterian General Assembly of Australia referred a serious inquiry to the Sydney presbytery after hearing charges of heresy against Dr Samuel Angus. Protests erupted as supporters and critics clashed over Angus teachings on core doctrines and the New Testament.
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Melbourne
Be Angus
Sydney University Theological College
Presbyterian General Assembly of Australia
Presbytery
Sydney
Angus
Samuel Angus
Presbyterian Assembly
New South Wales
New South Wales Assembly
A. J. Carter
Jesus
Government survives as motion against harbor trust dismissal fails
The argued ad journment motion in the Victorian Legislative Assembly passed 27 votes to 26 after three United Australia Party members opposed the Ministry. The government faces a grave moment but is expected to continue, with the Premier summoning Cabinet immediately. The motion protested the Geelong Harbour Trust dismissal and was brought by Mr Drew of the UAP.
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Melbourne
Argyle
Legislative Assembly
Drew
U.ap
Ing
Geelong
British Migrants Association seeks royal inquiry into migration schemes
At a Melbourne meeting the British Migrants Association resolved to appeal to members of the House of Commons to pass a motion for a Royal Commission. The commission would investigate migration schemes devised by governments and examine how propaganda induced residents of the British Isles to emigrate to Australia.
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Melbourne
T He
British Migrants Association
House of Ommone
Roya Commission
British Isles
Australia
Geneva memorial to labor office director approved
The Federal Government will contribute £73 toward a Geneva memorial for Albert Thomas former Director of the International Labour Office. Initiated by the Society of Friends the memorial will cost £2,400 and will be placed in Geneva. The move was announced today in Melbourne.
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Melbourne
Tula
Geneva
Uo Lave
Albert ‘Thomas
International Labor Ofice
He Society of Friends
Lyons Criticizes London Press Over Defence Plans
J A Lyons, prime minister of Gladstone North Queensland, criticizes the London press for reporting Australian defence plans. He notes fortifications on the north and north east coasts and anticipates a return to compulsory training.
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Melbourne
J. A. Lyons
Prime Minis
Dinghy Washes Up Between Semaphore and Largs
A dinghy nearly submerged and lashed to a mast washed ashore between Semaphore and Largs. Police have not yet established ownership or occupancy. They suspect the wreck may help locate a possible drowning in St. Vincent's Gulf.
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Adelaide
St. Vincent's Gulf
Sydney Conference Urges Betting Phone Details Delay
A Sydney conference urged cancellation and asked the Federal Government to withhold telephone betting details until after each race day. The meeting also recommended tighter controls on tipping to prevent criminal activity linked to gambling.
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Galt
Thief Returns War Souvenir to Archbishop Head
A model Grenadier Guardsman, stolen from Archbishop Head's home during the weekend, was recovered last night. The thief tossed the cherished piece into the Archbishop's front garden, a gift he valued highly from the Guards presented during his chaplaincy in the war.
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Melbourne
Archbishop Head
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Ernest C. Thomas, Limited
P. Pistseh
Kevern-Sturt Company, Limited
Central Hotel
Mr. J. Wright
F. Knappstein
Stanley ‘Wine Company
Clare
Pire
Mr. Standen
Gerard and Goniman, Limited
Mrs. White
FU. Faulding and Co. Limited
Mr. Watson
South British Insurance Company, Limited
Park Pirie
H. J. Hiles
Boy Scouts Association
Mr. Lyons
Ment
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MR. Sparrow
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J. A. Dryhurst
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England
Japan
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Th. Angus
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Adee
Victorian Assembly
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House OF Commons
London
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