Gas workers begin stay‑in strike at Brompton
Adelaide reports the South Australian Gas Company workers at Brompton and head office join a first stay in strike over a new award. About 24 hours of gas supply remains, with skeleton staff behind on shifts. Strikers, supported by Adelaide men, staged marches and protests as management insists on maintaining supply.
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Adelaide
Naum
Brompton
Broupton
Brouipton
Gas Company
Hemortuhs
Starwork
Cum> Bane
Waymouth Street
Tilmen
Wolf
Brompton Works
Toirney
Sydney
Mounts
Justice Cantor
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
Striking workers press wage demands at gas works
A group of workers at a gas works remains on site resisting shifts until their moderate wage demands are met. They seek a share of profits amid prosperity, aiming to restore predepression pay levels, while unions cite unity with United Trades and Labor Council. Officials report talks with Mr Preston, but the company delays decision.
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Preston
Cain
United Trades and Labor Council
Garland
Sine
Atlass
Sind
CASE STATED FOR COMPANY UELAIDS
Case stated for the company UELAIDS after a conference with the men's representatives this afternoon the company refused to grant the demands as the union members pressed for over award terms from the Federal Arbitration Court.
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Uelaids
Monts
Federal Arbitration Court
G. M. O'Dea
East-West Express Breaks Down in WA Run
The East-West Express from Piney to Kalgoorliest broke down opposite Weeroons, delaying the Western Australia footbell special. It did not depart until 1.0 this morning and is tasked with pushing the disabled tram to the siting at Port Gennein.
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Western Australia
Port Gennein
Duke of Windsor May Become Oil Millionaire
The Duke of Windsor could become an oil multi millionaire according to The People Reading Sunday. A Canadian Mines Department official reports an oil survey showing likely sites on the SEP ranch in Alberta, Canada, a property reportedly owned by the Duke. The tale echoes earlier claims that the duke sought to sell the domain.
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London
Duke of Windsor
Canadian Mines Department
Alerts
Canada
Rainfall Report From Pirie Amid Wet Weather
Weather notes describe a cold wet day in Pirie with rain in the morning and two heavy showers. The forecast mentions wintry conditions and variable precipitation, with emphasis on continued unsettled skies yesterday.
Weather and miscellaneous notes from yesterday
Yesterday’s maximum reached 55.2 with a 24 hour minimum of 45 as of 8 30 am. Night road conditions were hazardous and a winched event disrupted operations near Eastergate. The day’s highest temperature recorded 33.2.
Measles Disrupts Australian Fleet Movements
Measles outbreak hits Sydney naval units and school classes as the Australian Fleet adjusts spring maneuvers. Fleet flotilla leaders and destroyers affected, with widespread illness across crews and communities.
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Sydney
Red Letter Night For Footballers At Pirie Junction
South Australian and Victorian carnival football teams passed through Pirie Junction en route to Perth. About 500 locals greeted the visitors, with a central hotel gathering and a formal welcome by Pirie Football Association officials. A strong turnout created a lively scene with singing and a warm reception for the guests, including MP Wight and other dignitaries.
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Perth
Pirie Junction
Efianey
Auerdiye
Myrtel
Taulass
Central Mont
Phage
Wien
Threadgold
Pirie
South Australis
Inasur
Renkark
Sweeney
Seere
Fragmented OCR list of party officials and members
A garbled OCR excerpt lists party figures and titles across regions, naming individuals such as R. T. Rushipresidens Austra fiatt National Football Council and others including secretaries and members. The text quality is poor with many typos and broken phrases, but preserves names and roles within a parliamentary or party structure.
Butler outlines housing and five year parliament policy
Premier Butler spoke on housing policy betting and the five year Parliament proposal. He indicated plans to consult the Betting Control Board about reducing betting and said the government would pursue more funding for housing through existing trusts while maintaining the five year term as prudent. He opposed referendums and remained hopeful the five year bill would pass.
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Adelaide
Betting Control Board
Butler
Housing Trust
Butler Sid
Havi
Jelley
England
Flinders Range
Car Hits Train at Pirie Junction Crossing
A five seater sedan collided with a moving rake of trucks at the Pirie Junction crossing after midnight. The car, owned by Frank Caputo and driven by S J Searle with passenger L Monaghan jun. of Pirie West, was damaged though both drivers escaped injury. The crash occurred on Three Chain road as an engine moved trucks over the crossing. brakes apparently failed and the car was pushed clear by bystanders.
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Pirie Junction Crossing
Frank Caputo
S. J. Searle
L. Monaghan
Pirie West
Three Chain Road
Pirie News Briefs From Local People and Hospital Notes
Local residents travel between Pirie Adelaide and Whyalla with visits to relatives. Hospital updates list several patients including Mr A Meschike and the Willis brothers. Foot ball club notes report J S Mocking’s transfer status and an injury affecting training for next Saturday.
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Pirie Football Association
Mocking Oery
RE. Veiteh
Industirry
Fr J G O Rourke to leave Pirie for Georgetown
Fr J G O Rourke announced yesterday he will depart this week to take charge at Georgetown parish. Fr M B L Clune, formerly O Rourke’s curate at Port Augusta, becomes his successor and will arrive Friday to preach at St Mark's on Sunday. O Rourke has served in Peterborough Hawker Quorn Port Augusta and Pirie since December 3 1925 with a recent illness ending his northern ministry incurring a lengthy trip abroad.
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F. Oman
Solomiontown
Pirie Hospital
J. Burton
St. Mark's
Adelaide
Very O'Rourke Tead
Ie Cathole
Pirie
Keorgetown
Mbl Clune
Fr O'Rourke
Port Augusta
Cuang
Priist
Australia
Peterborough
Hawker
Quorn
Local Delegates and Officials Names List
A long readable fragment lists delegates and officials including Jona, Roberts, Killingworth, Blackburn as umpire, Gilbertson, Woods, Gay, Morris, and Aust Broadcasting Commission members. Other names include Wat kans, Shea, Hale, Regan, Whelan, Reynolds, Forbes Bunton, Ryan Morrison, OBrien, Hardiman, Hawking, Milly, Randall, Fischer, Mueller, Deller, Ellis, Dyer, Harris, Graham, Mathews, Muhe, and various roles. The scrawled text ends with fragmented notes “Dirt 2 BRO ebead snares.”
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Catine
J. Jona
J. Were
HL. Roberts
F. Killingworth
W. McKechnic
W. J. Blackburn
R.” Gilbertson
F. H. Woods
T Corwin A. Gay
Mel Morris
Aust Broadcasting Commission
W. E. Watkans
K Shea J Hale J. Regan
Mr. Whelan
R. “Reynolds
K_ Forbes Bunton
D. Ryan A. Morrison
Obrien L. Hardiman
F Hawking
A Milly
V. Randall
Br, Fischer
J. Mueller
R Deller
E Ellis
J. Dyer
Ro Harris
J. Graham
H. Mathews
W. Muhe
Arbitration Court Powerless in Coalfields Dispute
An unclear report from ANHERILA on Monday states the court sees limits in federal arbitration authority over coalfield disputes. The piece notes jurisdiction questions and potential legal action surrounding 1989 events.
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Anherila
Wweeuvral
Mgt
Eulinse
Federal Arbitration Court
San
Wheat market slips amid weak overseas futures
A general fall in futures abroad signals weak demand across the wheat market. Reports from overseas indicate subdued buying, with trading near standstill in some ports. Liverpool quietness and light spring wheat activity reflect cautious liquidity while Winnipeg shows export demand softening and liquidation into a new month.
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Adelaide
Oyvespar
Dushelom
Ast Win
Manitoba
Liverpool
Winnions
Flying Boat Terminal Decision Seen in Budget Clues
Canberra monday cabinet in session hints at Rose Bay as preferred site for a flying boat terminal with budget allocation for mail handling facilities. A final decision is awaited as the Budget also provides for workshops at Pinkents on the Brishayne.
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Canberra
Rose Bay
Pinkents
Brishayne
Potato Flour and New Resort in Germany Report
Grain and agricultural notes describe Germany developing a potato flour export industry tied to a new resort region. The piece cites a projected yield of over a million tons and mentions processing steps to produce a sour product. Official statements indicate continued support amid nutrient and market concerns.
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Benlin
Mondsy
Willy Fook
Asml
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SVK
VC Thy Limited
Jene
Exney Ned
Mos
HE Procter Reliel Engnwert
Aich
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Messrs
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Sousuvne
Amen
Thames
Stryke Akeesiot Spus
Ee-Zi
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Siti
Hesse
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Udeerd
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Helen
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Vance
Shane
Hania
Lewenthi
Eo Unitate South Austathey
Wits
Fe Govites
Las Tien
Cour
Duke We Windsor
Ertiee
Sdesrest
Nif
Lueyghton
D. Rubes
Voetarmil
Charlie Vinsyep
Snatratiany
Aines
Combined
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Adelaide Fu
Mths
Itn South
Suwleys
Kellaway
Iquinn
S. L. Callll
J. Cockburn
Secretars
Lhmewandsniki
Uth
Duck Dayly
Hatibwin
Ordi Fda
Hickey
Crichton Fivaty Suger
Mess K. G. Luke
A. Dummett
W. Boe
Bo Mitchell de Ko McCath
New South Wales
Broken Hill
Winsery
Smash
A. Goude
Cor Bunge
Ply. Ltd
West Coast
J. Wo Hand
C. Ward
Whyalla
Reg. Ward
A.B. Long
Vo Gring
Sister E Twang
Mess. R. Knuckey- K. Watts
Wek
Siuiters
Arvasse
A. A Meschike
Salomontown
Piri Hospital
Frank Hobby
Pine West
C. Hansen
E. Willis
Queene Street
Solaimontown
Henry Willis
Anuther
Alex Willis
J. G. O'Rourke
Georgetown
M. B. Clune
Arbitration Court
Flying Boat Terminal
Germany
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