Tragic stabbing of young woman in Carlton
A young woman identified as Shirley Douglas later found to be Mrs Bordin died at Royal Melbourne Hospital after being stabbed in the left abdomen at a Carlton streetNear the scene detectives recovered a large jack knife The victim, about 25, lived in Brunswick then Carlter area, had relatives and was distressed by the attack with bloodstains traced along the street by patrols
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Carlton
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Shirley Douglas
Brunswick
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Carlter
Wonian
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Garret
Trawler Alcazar Sinks After Collision in Thick Fog
In the Trish Sea the trawler Alcazar sank after a collision with the steamer Cambria. Cambria rescued three crew members, while seven others are feared drowned as rescue efforts continue.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Cambria
Trish Sea
Alibi Trial In Carlton Fails To Swear Brown
Henry John Plowright of Carlton denied robbing a taxi driver in General Sessions. He testified he listened to a Test cricket broadcast at the time. The jury found Plowright not guilty after the judge explained alibi strategies and the alibi centered on Brown and Barnett.
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Melbourne
Barnett
Brown
England
Carlton
Henry John Plowright
Plowright
Richardson
Soi
J. Plowright
Cinema Church In Pirie Inaugurates Children Service
The Ten nyson Methodist hosted a cinema church inaugural last night with vividly colored slides and two native race films. Rev AE Vogt praised the venture as worthwhile. children responded with reverence and intelligent hymn singing.
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Tennyson Methodist
Ellendale
Ae, Vogt
Pirie
South Australia
England
John Bunyan
Pilgrim's Progress
Solomon Islands
Bali
Java
C.C. Keley Wender
Children's Cinema
Port Adelaide
F. Roy Wyse T
Kodak, Australaasia, Pty. Ltd
T. Hatwell
Gwen Twining
Young People's Choir
A. E Vogt
Five Burned to Death in British Air War Practice
Britain staged its largest mock air war as 400 Allied fighters from 35 aerodromes swept across half the country in a secretive exercise. A bomber crash at Great Barton Suffolk killed five crew members, while thousands watched. Objectives remained secret, and exercises would continue for several days affecting much of England.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Britain
Great Barton
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
England
Aire
Air 4000
Westland
Tair
Wyre Fistly
Admiralty
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North Sea
Rain records and July showers brighten district outlook
More than a quarter inch of rain fell in Pirie at the weekend with July showers benefiting surrounding districts. Light rain began at 10:00 am Saturday, accompanied by scattered showers through the afternoon and into yesterday morning. The month totals rose to 39. Uprooted sports fixtures faced delays but sunshine yesterday drew crowds, while communities awaited the Heeupder scholarship results amid mixed weather.
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Pirie
Title
Inkine
Spencer Amit Sere Chu
Sunak
Personal falls and hospital notes at Pirie district
Reported incidents include Joa’s fall from a bicycle on embankment road with severe knee cut and treatment at a first aid station before ambulance transfer. K Cooper has been nine weeks in Pirie Hospital after a football injury and is nearing discharge. Also listed are various local movements and visitors including Mr Clark, Mr Parsons, Mr Creswell, Mr Taylor, Mr Sampson, Gulf tourists aboard the Moonta, and Gulf-area names such as Dr Clendenin and several local residents and staff.
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Joa
J. Whelan
Dwight and Lloyd Department
K. Cooper
Pirie Hospital
The Thermometer Society Reports Weather Across Port Augusta Areas
The Thermometer Visiting Mountains of Whyally Literacy and Debating Society described rain and showers from Port Augusta to Dirhe, Mt Kadina and Whiter Bo Ptrle. Streets flooded from Toudoide to Broughton while crops showed excellent potential. A light shower fell at Galtowte in the Doal quarter amid a football event. The countryside near Moghes Gap appeared browned and green with ploughing and healthy wheat.
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Whyally Literacy and Debating Society
Port Augusta
Dirhe
Mt Kadina
Jour Feyral
Toudoide
Port Broughton
Broughton
Galtowte
Doal
Bent
Moghes
Warnertown
Gladatane
Jer
Olor
Land Speed Record Trial Ends With Injuries
Several people were admitted to Adelaide Hospital after accidents yesterday afternoon as Sir Malcolm Campbell tested the Blue Bird at Lake Geneva. Violet Charles aged 20 fractured an ankle while skating in Toorak Road. John Fenimore Hunt 19 from Augusta street Helmsdale suffered a leg fracture when his motorcycle collided with a car on Amme High Way. Edward Allen 12 from Frome House injured an ankle on the Blue Bird during the test. Captain Eyston, retiring from speed attempts, raised the record speed to over 311 miles an hour on the Thunderbolt when the bicycle sideclipped.
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Geneva
Violet Charles
Giles Street
Malcolm Campbell
I Toorak
Lake Geneva
Tbe
John Fenimore Hunt
Augusta
G. I Street
Helmsdale
North Terrace
City
Eustom
Unley
Motor Leery
Prize night at technical school showcases student awards
The Pirie Technical School prize night in the High School hall drew about 60 attendees. A £25 prize funded by Broken Hill Smokers funded top student awards across dressmaking, welding, and other subjects. Principal Mr Davis and chair Mr Yates praised extended courses, with trophies awarded to students in shorthand, business correspondence, needlework, dressmaking, welding, and chemistry among others. The event featured musical performances and thanks to contributors, with the mayor and staff lauded for support.
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Tae
Eyumell Hau
Womsen
Broken Til
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Tragic hit and run after greyhound race deaths two killed
Arthur Fftumphreys and his wife Honora were struck from behind by a car while walking home from the greyhound races. Honora Humphreys, 52, died instantly. Arthur suffered serious injuries. Nearby businessman John Muelmin was killed moments later as the car allegedly fled. A man was arrested and to appear in court tomorrow.
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Honora
Humphreys
Instant Wermnish
T le
Strick John Muelmin
Tomorriow
Australia Triumphs In Damp Glasgow Test Defeat Opponents Hope
Australia won a low scoring encounter against Scotland after winning the toss and choosing to bat. Australia were bowled out for a modest total with notable names including Wille, Paris, Walker, and Gibb contributing limited runs. Scotland’s bowlers led by Paterson and Symon shared wickets in a tense first innings, while Scotland chased but struggled against steady Australian bowling.
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Nichol
Syznon Mudcock
Ran
Eymiod Ey Ec
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B. Patix
O'Neilly
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Thompson
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Wenslyy
Rebels Rout Loyalists in Sudden Ebro Offensive
Spanish rebel forces launched a sudden offensive on the Ebro driving back loyalist troops. The clash reportedly caused about 6000 casualties and 3000 men captured, described as the government’s most crushing defeat to date.
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Ebro
100 Miles to Debate Meeting Notes and Odd Mentions
Fragmented record notes a debate about 100 miles to debate with references to Whyalla and Fort Anasats, mentioning MCAS Rev WB and individuals such as Rev. A. E. Vogt. The text lists points awarded and a conclusion with a light supper and Mr. Re Galton.
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A. E. Vogt
Isapelts
Fort
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