Cause of South Mine disaster blamed on ore body cracking
An adjourned inquest into the June 16 South Mine collapse that killed four miners heard testimony from survivor Tay Byrne. He described the stope failure after heavy weight cracked the ore body, discussed caps marked by the shift boss for reinforcement, and noted rescue teams and officials stating no definite cause yet, with possible earth movement at the deeper level considered.
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Broken Hill
South Mine
Tay Burflela Byrne
Haid
Thaf
Noda
Palehl
McGregor
Martin
Valet
Byrne
Pulehi
Garlin
Byrny
Fe Treurke
Wedical vMleep
Uar
Frank Norman Thomas
South Min
Thomas Pasa
Holt to Train for Duke of Kent
Melbourne report states Black Mole trainer from Mordialloe was invited to train the Duke of Kent's racehorses in Australia. West received a letter from Major Girlick Alexander asking if Holt would accept the offer. Harlish Bloodstock Association instructed a horse delivery. Holt said he was delighted and intended to accept.
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Melbourne
Black Molt
Mordialloe
Duke of Kent
Australia
West
Girlick Alexander
Harlish Bloodstock Association
Holt
Police and Defence Experts Seek Police Regimentation
Australian conference of Police Commissioners discussed plans of cooperation with defence experts. Military experts attended in camera. The talks centered on regimentation of the police to mobilize the country in a time of crisis.
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Husbane
Cabinet In Danger in Sydney Political Crisis
Sydney news notes a political crisis as New South Wales Premier B. S. Stevens faces a potential resignation if the Legislative Assembly adopts Mr Spooner s motion. The debate may prompt dissolution, with a close vote and possible Speaker intervention. The government party predicts a narrow margin of success, while the opposition argues for change.
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Sydney
Spoomer
Temperatures Display Yesterday and 24 Hour Low
The Thermometer records yesterday's high of 58.6 and a 24 hour minimum ending at 8:30 am of 40. This brief weather note summarizes the day’s temperature range with no further details.
Have It Out Adelaide House Row Ends In Threats
In the Adelaide House of Assembly debate on Mr Richards wheat motion a member threatened to strike another after a fiery speech. Mr Thompson rushed across to Mr Bardolph yelling Dont you swear at me. Bardolph denied bluffing and Thompson challenged him. Mr Lacey intervened and the Speaker restored order.
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Mr. Bardolph
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Lacey
Britain to surrender the four Chinese murder suspects
London reports quote The Times that Britain will hand over four Chinese suspects held in Tientsin to Japan after a reexamination of evidence, despite prior British claims. The piece notes Japanese demands and a broader bid to undermine British prestige in China, including forced strip searches of two missionary women in Kaifeng and shifting troop deployments as tensions rise.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Tt In
Tientsin
Japan
Times
Britain
Pie Abel Ake
China
Peiping
Kaifeng
Sian
Pei
Ping
Chungking
Manchukuo
South China
House of Commons
McPrice
Anti British Movement Demand For Control To Kio
The Nichi Nichi Shimbun reports Britain pressed Japan to curb anti British activity in China during talks with Vice Foreign Minister Kato. Kato said the protests in Japan were spontaneous and separate from Tientsin negotiations and that the government would not interfere unless order was at risk.
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Kio
Nichi Nichi Shimbun
Kato
Britain
Tientsin
Japan
China
Threadgold Makes Progress in Hospital Stay
Reports say Mr G Threadgold, son of Mr and Mrs W M Threadgold, is improving in hospital care after a surgical illness. He sleeps most of the day yet can recognize familiar voices and shows some responses to nourishment as doctors monitor his condition.
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Threadgold
W. MN. Threadgold
Pirie
Pirie Hospital notices of town residents and visitors
Personal notes from Pirie Hospital describe Master Lyall Oxford and Miss Florence street patient progress, discharge of Mr. W Nowak, and other ward updates. It records Mr. Israelisen’s bank visit with relatives, Leo Ryan’s return to Kalgoorlie, Frank McDonald’s concussion admission, and miscellaneous local transport and air service passenger details.
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W. Nowak
Wright Street
Solomontown
Pirie Hospital
A . Me. F. Smith
Florence Street
C. L._Isurch
Sen
Bank of Adelaide
F.C. Meie
Cat
Adelaide
Israelisen
Pirie
Mary Isaachsen
Weidenhofer
Ken
York Road
Pirie West
Leo Ryan
Kalgooslie
Frank McDonald
Esmond Road
Pirie Hostil
London
Heim
Spot
Mende McDonsid
Meor
Mr Savage Facing Serious Illness and Possible Retirement
Wellington reports Prime Minister Mr Savage is gravely ill and may retire from politics to undergo an abdominal operation. He left his bed to present the Budget to Parliament amid the absence of Finance Minister Nash, with political worries over the past nine months contributing to his condition.
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Wellington
Savage
New Zealand
Nash
Adverse Wheat Market Report From River Port Ambiguities
A garbled OCR style note reports wheat prices and river port activity with references to Winnipeg and American values. It mentions Adriatic merchants and a shift toward market uncertainty with weather influence and reduced values. The fragmentary text hints at trading in river markets and salted tonnage patterns but lacks clear specifics.
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WWE UE
Tiverpont
Hiwattava
Sud
Winnipes
Maher Found Dead In Outhouse At Balmoral Road
Mr J A Maher aged 56 was found dead hanging in a toolhouse at his Balmoral Road home. In a depressed state for days, he had been separated from his wife Mrs Alice Maher. Discovery was made by A H L Goode after the body was found in the back garden following her report to him. A doctor pronounced death and the funeral was set for 3 pm today.
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James Augustus Maher
Balmoral Road
Maher
A. H. L. Goode
Deveused
Port Lincoln
Virie
Harry Cliff
Baroota
Winninowie
Alice Amelia Baker
Under Water One Minute Struggles At Geelong Wharf
A five ton truck loaded with two 60 ft piles toppled at the end of North Wharf Geelong. The driver was submerged for about a minute after his door was slammed shut by water. He freed himself from the cabin and clung to a pile until a rope rescue arrived.
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Melbourne
Lfs Amvett
North Wharf
Geelong
Am+ yett
Cabinet weighs standing army plan costing four million pounds
Australia’s federal cabinet debates a standing army proposal urged by General Squires. The project would cost £1.25 million for year one and £4 million annually for 7,500 troops, with universal training viewed as insufficient without expansion. Finance and feasibility hinge on Defence Act amendments and House support.
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Squires
Australis
House of Representatives
Earle Page
Australia
Street
Royal Military College
Duntroon
Lyons
State Taxation No Increase if It Is Avoidable
South Australia plans no tax rise if avoidable as Premier T Plustard argues federal rises impact unemployment and some taxes will be unavailable to states. Opposition Leader M S W Meharis contends federal tax increases should be reconsidered before any state changes. Premier Thompson seeks higher statutory income tax exemption to 197 pounds for a baseline earner with wife and one child.
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Adelaide
T. Plustard
Assembly
A. Wy Lacy
Playford
M.S W Meharis
Thompson
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Police and Military Unity
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Aspiece Lounge
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Ikee
Genoa
Pimlott
Port Pirie
Mary-Elie Street
Phone Pirie
Tokio
MR. G. Threadgold
Master Lyall Oxford
Mrs. C. Oxford
Alpha Terrace
Nowak
Jack Reid
Smelters Wharf
Claude Woodhouse
Spelter Spur
Yao
Jdown Ltd
Germany
Prests Limited
Prests Limited Famous
Berlin
MR. Savage
London Metal Market
J. A. Maher
Canberra
E. K. Squires
G. Street
Gen. Squires
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