Fire destroys Australian Soaps Limited works in Alexandra
A fire at Australian Soaps Limited in Alexandra last night caused an estimated 100000 pounds in damage. The blaze consumed practically the entire premises, with several minor explosions and flames seen from across the city. Firefighters battled the blaze from multiple points, destroying stocks of fat and tallow and threatening nearby buildings including the Shell Building. No serious injuries were reported, though several owners and staff faced losses from the warehouse fire.
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Fire Rips Melbourne Wool Store Endangers Sheep
A spectacular blaze in Melbourne destroyed the four storey wool and sheep store of Goldsbrough Mort & Co in Rourke Street. About 50 sheep perished and many thousands of pounds in value burned. Firefighters and company officials rushed to the scene as rains hampered access. a number of sheep were saved and all losses are insured.
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Lead and Mainline Labour Costs in London Workshop
The fragment outlines costing notes for a London workshop with figures such as 22 pounds 18 shillings and 189 pounds 14 shillings, referencing lead time, rates for job tasks, and material references. It mentions site works, lead times, and various pay rates connected to a production process.
Weekend Visitors Attracting Train From City
Sunday train service and city transit prompts are noted as drawing weekend visitors. The report lists names and places in a fragmented OCR style but emphasizes travel and arrival patterns over the weekend.
$1 Week Pension Proposal In Canberra Budget Debated
The plan to raise the old age pension to £1 features as a central agenda item at forthcoming Cabinet meetings ahead of the final Federal Parliament session in August. Officials outline that the proposal will shape the budget and set long term social welfare priorities across the Commonwealth.
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New Deal Curtailment and Roosevelts Setback
Washington reports a setback in the New Deal program as Congress debates cutbacks and policy changes. The article notes potential limits on federal aid, agriculture support, and public works, while highlighting figures like John Garner, Barkley, Harrison, and Pittman as the aging faction steering recovery.
Japanese Advance Corpses Litter Destruction in Tientsin
A fragmented report notes Japanese troops bathing when attacked by Chinese forces. The incident allegedly left corpses in the streets and sparked claims of destruction in Tientsin. Details are unclear due to OCR errors and damaged text.
Japanese Now Control Hope Province Amid Collapse in North China
Reports state Japanese forces have seized Hope Province including Peiping and Tientsin while Chinese resistance collapses. Survivors retreat toward Paoting Fu as Japanese disarm police, honor Li Wen Tien, and destroy Nankai University. Gunboat Haiyen captured off Taku and mass kowtow orders cited. British and Allied governments urge restraint to preserve peace in Far East.
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Presbyterian envoy to visit Pirie on tour
Bes Ay Ruse Peat BA HO 1Mtgde rator of the Presbyterian Church of South Australia will arrive in Pirie on Friday and spend a few days here. He is tasked with a tour of the North and will come to Pirie after Whyalla. details of passengers and railway officials mingle with social notices and local arrivals.
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Nearly 1000 Babies Laid In Her Arms
A tribute recounts Mr Dunkley nursing 919 mothers and aiding birth care over years. The obituary notes her long service at nursing homes and midwifery, mentioning her age and widowhood, and the loss of her husband.
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Deadlock on Spain Non intervention talks stalls three weeks
London reports a stalemate as Britain, France, and other powers fail to agree on non intervention in Spain after three hours of formal and behind the scenes discussions. The Non Intervention Sub-Committee adjourned with no firm decisions and no date set.
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JHGHER WAGES TODAY Federal Railway Workers
Fragmentary OCR text references railway workers and wages with scattered names and figures. The readable portions show mentions of wage discussion, labor context, and unrelated garbled terms, lacking coherent events or dates.
Broadcast error sparks confusion over Kingsley Wood speech
A London radio broadcast by Minister Sir Kingsley Wood caused hundreds to phone in and accuse a presenter of airing a conversation from another studio. An apology followed clarifying the inadvertent transmission, noting it had nothing to do with Mr Wood. The incident touched listeners across the city, with mixed reactions from amusement to concern. The paper reports on the unfolding confusion and public response.
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4Jontown Players Honor Mrs Dunkley With Black Armbands
Solomontown A grade players wore black armbands on Saturday to mourn Mrs. Dunkley who died in Adelaide on Thursday. Mrs Dunkley was the mother in law of Mr Watson Jones head trainer of Solomountown Club.
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Jew Prints for Nazis Exposed in Vienna Probe
Vienna reports a Jew named Egon Dubsky led a Nazi propaganda center at Innsbruck. A dismissed chauffeur who joined the Nazis denounced Dubsky. police raids uncovered a printing press for Nazi leaflets and anti Jewish tracts. Dubsky was sentenced to six months and faces further charges.
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Trapeze Artist Shot by Estranged Husband During Divorce Talk
Vera Bruce, famed trapeze artist born in Adelaide and known in Europe and America, lies in critical condition after her husband Alfred Cadorna of the Flying Cadornas shot her and then killed himself during a meeting with her attorney in Long Beach near Hollywood. Police say the couple were discussing a divorce and a property settlement of about 20000 dollars. witnesses recall shouting as the revolver fired.
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MORE HOUSES NEEDED FOR RAILWAYMEN
A Perth style dispatch reports the Australian Railways Union organizing housing drives for railway workers between Salisbury and Pirie. Pears, an Adelaide organizer, tours northern districts urging unity and calling for better housing and pay. A Pirie meeting drew large attendance as members press for reforms including a 40 hour week and higher wages.
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Robbery from Gary Cooper
Report from Hollywood describes a home burglary at Gary Cooper’s residence. Thieves stole jewelry and linen valued at about 18 000 dollars and dinnerware totaling roughly 7 900 dollars, all from a high profile actor’s estate.
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Referendum Sought by Labor on Five Year Parliament
In Adelaide Sunday a Labor backed referendum on extending Parliament term to five years drew mixed support from both sides. Opponents argued against constitutional change without popular consent while supporters said longer terms benefit governance. Mr Lacey of the Opposition questioned the motive and political bias behind the proposal.
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Wedding Bells in St Anthonys Celebrate Jacobs Murray union
Rex Jacobs youngest son of Wandearah and Melba Murray of Solomontown wed in St Anthonys with Fr B Coffey officiating. The bride wore white silk velvet with a long train. a white silk net veil and bouquet of roses. About 60 guests attended a reception at the bride’s home. The couple’s future home is Whyalla.
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