MASTER COLORIST JAS ASHTON ARRIVES FOR PORT PIRIE EXHIBIT
Master colorist Jas Ashton, famed as the "Wizard of the Moon," displays more than 50 oils and watercolors at Institute Hall Port Pirie. The free exhibition, featuring his seascapes and luminous light studies, runs until Monday as Australia’s leading art circles acclaim his four‑decade career.
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Slvek Asis
Institute Hall
J. S. Geddes
James Ashton
BUDS
London
Ashton
Port Virley
Australia
Britain
Ling
Calvas
Aalm
Mr Ashton
Jessica
Lorenzo
Meht
Stygian
Punting Colossus Loses Over Hundred Thousand
Sydney report notes a major punter, named Vanderbers, claiming to have beaten the books by over £100,000. The article cites Lu Uvir and Lip abroad as context while lamenting insufficient funds available for bets.
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Sydney
Painter killed in fall at Circular Quay
Sydney report says George Nogan aged 24, a laborer from St Pelera, fell 70 feet from a building at Circular Quay while painting a sign. His platform rope broke, he landed on a wagon and died instantly with severe head injuries and other body injuries.
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Sydney
George Nogan
St. Pelera
Circular Quay
Information Dismissed In Port Pirie Court
Resident Herbert Lobey of Port Pirie appeared before Mr L H Hasta SM at Adelville Police Court to show cause why he should contribute to the support of his four children. He claimed ignorance of an order and had been paying £1 weekly under an agreement drafted by Dr W Hall SM. The magistrate dismissed the information after failing to produce the original order.
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Adelaine
Herbert Lobey
Port Pirie
Mrr
L. H. Hasta
S.M
Adelille
Wis
W. Hall
Alderman
Yangtse Trouble and British Demands Rise
British note on Yangtse dispute denounces General Yang Sen as the cause after seizing two ships. Britain demands immediate handover of the steamers to authorities while southern forces threaten Kiangsi and Wu Chang fights loom as Sun Chuan Fang prepares to retreat or defend.
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United Service
Pote
China
Yang Sen
Ivacy
Thehess
Arrail
Kiangsi
Marsal Sun Chuan Fang
Wu Chang
Hie
Children Poisoned in Sydney Fatality and Hospitalized Sufferers
A Mudgee message reports one child died in the father’s arms while en route to hospital as eight others remain seriously ill from suspected strychnine poisoning. Winifred Milton, age two, died. Bryant Milton, age one, was admitted in serious condition.
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Sydney
Winifred Milton
Diei
Bryant Milton
Unusual Opening in New South Wales Assembly
Sydney reports a brief opening of the State Parliament by a Commissioner. A short inaugural speech was delivered with no clear legislation planned. In the Legislative Assembly two new members were sworn in as an incident occurred when Meatheringham was forcibly removed after a protest. The Opposition leader indicated plans to move a censure, while Premier Me Lang pledged time after the Supply Bill's disposal.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Tew
Messrs
Shand Ane Tonge
J Meatheringham
North U Riedt
Callel
Serjeant-al- Arma
Meatheringham
Meutheringham
J. A. Basin
Me Lang
Sitple
Mke
Royal Betrothal Rumors Tie Belgium and Sweden
In Brussels on Tuesday reports say Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium may wed Princess Astrid of Sweden. The couple reportedly met secretly in March in Stockholm, with a December christening and later couple exchanges at royal summer residences, signaling a possible engagement due to mutual affection.
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United Service
Brussels
Trew
Prince I.e0- Pold
Belgium
Stockholm
Paria
Visita
Gourt
44 Hour Week Hearing In Commonwealth Arbitration Court
The hearing was continued to pursue a 44 hour week across the Commonwealth. James Sutcliffe, as Federal Bureau economist, cross examined Mr Poster about the national debt totals and state debts. He cited June 30 figures: Commonwealth £1,014,000,000 with £431,000,000 in the states and £587,000,000 in the states. The annual intergovernmental debt stood at £27,400,000, with state debts at £27,408,000. On livestock, sheep and cattle showed growth since 1949, with flocks at over 93,000,000. in 1890 there were 98,000,000 sheep, a peak never exceeded.
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Sydney
Becky
Feder Arbitration Court
Commonwealth
James Sutcliffe
Feder Bureau Noutalistics
Poster
New South Wales
Destructive Fires in Gatton and Nearby Towns
Brisbane reports describe a blaze in Gatton destroying the Scarlet Motel and three shops, with total damage estimated at £6000 as residents formed a bucket brigade. Another fire swept multiple businesses in a second town, gutting a butcher shop bakers grocer and draperies with goods.
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Gatton
Brisbane
Searlet
Kineway
Queensland
Mateny
Carnival Football Selections For Birle Match Noted
Pirie Football Association secretary received word from West Torrens secretary about travel to Birle on Saturday. Fore fans include P. it Reewa as captain with J Karney J Ashby K Mite Fleet JON Lock L Marvell Uaten S McCarthy P Read W Mincar R Troughton T Kempster R Hocking E Wt Foote A Muller G Janey S Monten. Sampson to captain with Sangison leading Solomontown as FB N Btha acts and vice captain. Training on Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Oval planned.
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D. &. Mackins
Pirie Football Association
West Torrens
Birle
P.it
Reewa
J. Karney
J. Ashby
K. Mite
R. Troughton
T. Kempster
R- Hocking
E. Wt. Foote
A. Muller
G. Janey
S. Monten
Hacking
Bar
Sampson
Sangison
Solomontown
Jova Wam
Vinal
Memorial Oval
Lis
Vening
Important Electoral Districts Act decision in Assembly
In Melbourne Victorian Legislative Assembly a vital clause of the Electoral Districts Act creating 26 urban and 39 urban seats was referred to committee by a 33 to 27 division. The remaining clauses were set for committee examination this hour as the process continues.
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Melbourne
Wistnesttry
Legislative Assembly
Race With Death Broken Hilt
Miss J Edwards of Quinamble Station made a heroic 150 mile motor run to Broken Hill to save her niece Miss Jean Patten. Jean, 14 years old, daughter of A J Patten of Colonel Light Gardens Adelaide, fell ill with diabetes while holidaying at the station. Edwards drove through rough roads and a tyre failure, reaching hospital about 7 pm. the patient died about half an hour after admission.
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Broken Hilt
J. Edwards
Quinamble
Jean Patten
Broken Hill
Jean
Mes
A. J. Patten
Colonel Light Gardens
Adelaide
Wis
Miss Edward
Delux
Edwar
Troubles of Boxer Contract Liabilities in Philadelphia
Philadelphia report notes suit against Jack Dempsey over money claimed under a three year contract. Jack Kearns, former manager, secured a writ of attachment for Dempsey’s share of the purse. Tex Nickard, promoter, named as garnishee to cover assets fixed at £120,000. prepared to cover up to £200,000 to shield the bout with Gene Tunney.
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United Service
Philadelphia
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Tex Nickard
Nickarda Saya le
Hooligans Abroad Dangers In Russian Streets
Riga reports growing hooliganism in Moscow and Leningrad with assaults on girls and public fears rising. Workmen’s unions are forming unofficial patrols as authorities pledge to wipe out offenders and threaten strict action.
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United Service
Riga
Russia
Moscow
Leningrad
Anarchists Trailed in Budapest Plot Against Regent
United service reports two anarchists Masak and Berigi arrived from abroad armed with bombs. They aim to assassinate Admiral Horthy de Nagyhanya, Hungarian Regent. French police tie them to Katme gang linked to a previous plot against Italian Premier Mussonini.
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United Service
Budapest
Tuceda
Budi
Best
Masak and
Berigi
Girl and Gold Mine. Duck Jones in The Fighting Burkaray at Alhambra
Fox film The Fighting Burkaray follows a buckaroo racing and fighting from the steamer to an Arizona ranch in pursuit of a girl and a gold mine. Salty Long plays Betty Grigory, with Percy Wellington aiding. The plot includes a hotel confrontation, thugs, a police escape, and rescue of jewels and cash at an Arizona attorney’s office before the mining venture. The supporting feature Too Much Money stars Anna Nilson, noted for her hair and barber scene, while Israel Zangwill’s Serven Version is referenced.
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Duck Jones
Frank Butler
Percy Wellington
Glemmore
Bradyhad
Arizona
Anta Q. Nilson Tas
Moteworthy
Anna
Israel Zangwill
Matt Te
Pale
Agrosth
Crash at Ponies in Victoria Park Race Meet
Four horses collided during the Wecona division of the Malden Handicap at Victoria Park. One horse named Suitrof died, while the other three appeared uninjured. Jockeys escaped serious harm but could not ride in subsequent races.
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Sydney
Weditewujiy
Victoria Park
Suitrof
Celebration Ball at Port Pirie Grand Ball Set for Sept 20
The Back le Pirie Grand Ball promises a large attendance in Port Pirie Me with plans for lavish illumination and an elaborate decorative scheme at the entrance hall. Music will be supplied by Mr Ivning under the committee’s authorization. Invitations extend to others on request, ticketing details and admission prices listed, as organizers seek precise headcount for catering and space. A separate note reports a ball driven from Malone Golf Links in Belfast killed a seagull at night.
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le Pirie
Port Virte
Port Pirie
Jane Orelivaria
Balua
Iivin
Ellen Vireet
Peanibl
Gente
EB. T. Oaeipeta
Malone Golf Links
Belfast
Final Meeting Tonight Details For Adelaide Celebrations
The general committee will hold the final meeting tonight in the Council Chamber to finalize arrangements for celebrations. Attendance is requested, and a kings and queens count is planned at 71.30. Adelaide Secretary Mr Rog ers reports trains for Saturday are complex but satisfactory, with owners reminded to arrange special services to meet the train and assist passengers to Nolababy on Paris. Further railway plans will be published Saturday.
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Council
Moalike
Adelaide
Rogers
Molar Cars
Nolababy
Paria
Atiaim
Wilkinson and Co Ltd Sale Reshapes Adelaide Market
In Adelaide this week more than 430,000 shares representing Alfred Wilkinson’s stake in Wilkinson and Co Ltd were acquired by Lloyd Prince chairing the directors W E Chinger managing director W G Hughes director and A F Clarkson of Clarkson Limited. Clarkson negotiated with Ellers Trustee and Executor Co Ltd and joined the board. The deal, among Australia’s largest wholesale grocery firms, aims to list the company on the Adelaide Stock Exchange soon.
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Adelaide
Atea
Alfred “Wilkinson
Wilkinson and Co. Ltd
Messra Lloyd Prince
W. E. Chinger
W. G. Hughes
Drestor
A. £. Clarkson
Clarkson, Limilea
Clarkson
Elier
Marathon Speeches Break Prolonged Oratory Records at Park
A painter named Hague spoke for 12 hours at Instyd Park against Epstein panel in the Hudson Memorial, breaking long speaking records. Previous records include Mary MacSwiney’s New York 11 and a half hour session, and Irish MPs’ 41 hour stint. Russia's villages are noted for long folk poems lasting up to 2000 lines.
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Homerville Hague
Epstein
Hudson Memorial
Ile
Fie
Mary Maci Swiney
New York
America
Russia
Seavey
London woman dies after broken forceps left in body
Inquest into Florence Tapp's death reveals a 12 inch pair of broken forceps found in her pelvis after abdominal cyst surgery. Husband and doctors testify. coroner notes instruments should be counted. Verdict cites peritonitis from negligently overlooked forceps, not gross negligence.
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The
Recorder
London
Veday
Florence Tapp
St. George’ Hospital
W. Bhim
New Zealand
George Thornton
Kind
Terrible Damage Report From Storm Across Gulf Coast
A Caribbean tropical storm moving from New Orleans to Mobile caused extensive property damage with early reports suggesting no deaths at Mobile. Later Mobile surveys indicate damage in the hundreds of thousands. From Turks Island to Florida, 5000 people reportedly bombless and Florida's Miami area estimates 400 dead 3000 injured and many missing. Birmingham Alabama notes heavy damage and possible loss of life as communication remained severed since Monday. Docks and railway buildings at Peausacola were ruined.
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United Service
New York
Tuvaday
New Orleans
Louioiana
Mobile
Alabama
E Im
Turkisland
Peausacala
Florida
Maintenance claim filed by Mrs Moreton near Maryborough
Mrs Moreton of Nikenbah near Maryborough claimed maintenance from her husband Algernon Moreton a canefarmer for desertion and lack of support for a week. No defence was raised and the amount of maintenance was adjourned for a week. Algernon Howard Moreton is described as the second son of the fourth Earl of Dalele.
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Mailybonough
Public Clock Winder and the Toll of Clockwork Winding
A Sunday News portrait recalls the old hand powered clock winders in Central Lemion led by Phillpot of High Crossroad Tottenham. He describes the labor of winding heavy weights on St Pancras and other city clocks, noting long hours and the challenge of tending many timepieces across docks and districts.
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Lemion
Sunday News
Phillpot
High Crossroad
Tottenham
West End
Mwe
al Id
Phil
St Pancras Church
Advices received by Australian Metal Exchange quotes for September 21
The Australian Metal Exchange reports September 21 quotes for copper and electrolytic ingots with figures in pounds per ton and per unit. Including spot copper standard prices and 2/6 cents variations, the text shows multiple misread entries and unclear values.
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Adelaide
Leadog Metal Exchange
Midis
Stendard
Fatal crash ends flight of famous aviators in New York
In New York a large biplane from New York to Paris crashed and burned during a start attempt. Captain Rene Fonck and Lieutenant Lawrence Curlin perished as did a French radio operator and a Russian mechanic trapped in the wreck. The aircraft, valued at £400,000, was a total loss. Officials exonerate all participants and plan another attempt. Paris papers debate causes citing insufficient prep and load issues.
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United Service
New York
Paris
Rene Fouck
Fonck
Lawrence Curlin
United States Navy
Charles Clauveer
Jacob Islamoff
Jonderlanf
Sikoraki Engineering Aerial Corporation
London
Oscar Asche Insolvent In London Court Case
The London Insolvency Court hears Oscar Asche, Australian actor and producer. Liabilities tallied at £44,344 with assets nil. He reportedly lost £45,000 on greyhounds and says royalties and salary since 1946 to 1925 total at least £140,000, £120,000 from Chu Chin Chow. He blames Australian tour profits and missed American royalties for insolvency.
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London
Oscar Asche
Asche
Tima
Chu Chin Chow
Ila
Caught on Premises in Port Adelaide Robbery Plot
On Lipson Street near Kerrison shop in Port Adelaide, police surrounded the tailoring premises of Mr 5 G Korri mo. A robber surrendered after a wheelbarrow was used to force the door. Another man leaving Crooks and Brooker Ltd premises was arrested. both to appear at Port Adelaide Police Court tomorrow.
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Crooks and Brooker, Ltd
Port Adelaide
Adelaide Market Fruit and Vegetable Rates Report
Adelaide market listings show prices for apples mandarins and tomatoes with varied bid and ask figures from Sulphide Corporation Zinn Corporation and Mesle's buyers and sellers across different grades and weights. The report records multiple buyers and sellers with noted price ranges and terms across the New Market section this morning.
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Adelaide
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Canada
Wilkinson and Co., Ltd
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Worth
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Motnia
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