Sudden Death on Wharf Claims Wharf Worker
Harry Walters a 65 year old waterside worker died on Federal Dock after collapsing at the top of a vessel gangway. He fell backward striking his head on timber decking after a wharf trolley caught his heel. Doctor Tassie said life was extinct. Walters had been a wharf labourer 17 or 18 years and left a widow two children and two stepchildren. Det Evans and Constable Menz will report to the coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ath
Mtr
Harry Rs
Feseral Dock
LG. Tassie
M.D. Jones
Walters
Anchorage
Harry
Mary
Mesdames M. Owens
Pirie
A. J. Scott
Whyalla
Melbourne Plans City Spending On Public Works
The report discusses allocating about 20,000 pounds for 700 Melbourne public works projects. It mentions potential roles for Mr TL Ataney and local officials, with references to sites near Weston and Perth. The plan aims to support urban development and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ataney
Howell Aus
Miley
Nisha
Bublg
Perth
Wally
Yhiek
Kendall
Myourne Doles
Sim
Victorian Labor Party Nomination and Voters Report
Fragmented OCR text mentions the Victorian Labor Party and a candidate list across several regions and towns. The readable items reference districts such as Radnes, Benulabra, Wangaratta, Buti, Karsh orang, and Twelyn Upper, with unclear actions and dates. The overall meaning remains unclear due to corrupted phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meliuuhse
Barty
Federat
Flinders
Timpont Alles
Radnes
Radnes, — Benulabra, Wangaratta Ens, Buti, Karsh Orang, Twelyn Upper Sunn
Pirie Town Council Abolishes Meter Rent and Cuts Lighting Charge
The Pirie town council voted to abolish sixpence a month meter rent on electric users and reduce lighting cost by one farthing per unit. A sliding scale proposal by Dr. Jeans was defeated. The plan sets current charges as Meter Rent nil lighting, power 34d per unit, 24d per unit. Debate covered funding for streets and potential further rate reductions. The decision will save ratepayers about £680 next year, totaling £1,861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Last Light
Mauites
LAND PURCHASES MINISTER TO DEFEND THEM AWE
A corrupted OCR fragment references land purchases and a minister defending actions. Names and precise details are unreadable, with scattered phrases about Meuse, government, and possible parliamentary context. The readable portions suggest a political or land policy debate but lack concrete facts or dates.
Micron G A Siegele to Succeed Late Matron Fry at Pirie Hospital
Micron G A Siegele formerly of Burra began duty yesterday at Pirie Hospital to succeed the late Matron M J Fry. A tour party stayed at Royal Exchange Hotel last night including Mr and Mrs Matthews Mr and Mrs Hawker Mrs Belt Misses Seymour Matches and Shannon Messrs Moyle Sheppard and Smith. Mrs J W Hand of Ellen Street returned home after a week in Adelaide.
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Micron
G. A. Siegele
Burra
M. J. Fry
Pirie Hospital
Royal Exchange Hotel
Matthews
Hawker
Belt
Seymour
Shannon
Moyle
Sheppard
Smith
J. W. Hand
Ellen Sweet
Adelaide
Bassiner
Mi LW
Seal of Hazal Bachange
Pasenkes
Searly
Totrell Street
Pirie Sun
L. R. Wight
Minilatun
Bank of Adelaide
Pirie
Unley
P. Moore
W. Whitland
C. Williams
Pirie West
Theft Charge in Pirie Court
A larceny case in Pirie Court ended with the charges dism issed after the bench found a reasonable doubt remained. The visiting salesman, identified as King, was accused of stealing money from Annie Norris on August 7 during a break in at her premises. The hearing detailed searches, witness testimonies, and suspect alibis as the court weighed the evidence before ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. L. Blight
F.M. Kleemann
Alan
Dhipehterste
Baat
Nike Vison
Demand for Current Melbourne Power Expansion Plan
In Melbourne during a luncheon, Premier A A Dunstan announced the Victorian Government would soon grant 1 million to enable the Electricity Council to borrow funds. The plan would extend the Newport station and construct new turbines in Kiewa Valley, totaling 6 750 000 pounds, spread over several years. The expansion targets rising demand, aims for decentralisation, and cheaper electricity.
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Melbourne
Twin Hall
A. A. Dunstan
Cou
Siek Selectric
Kiewa Valley
Newport
Dunstan
Victoria
Wheat futures steady amid mixed overseas signals
In Adelaide on Monday the local wheat market held barely steady at 4.10 a bushel for farmers’ trucks at Port Adelaide and main shipping ports. Futures closed steady with Liverpool quotations easing slightly while Chicago and Winnipeg options rose, amid reports of light rain in Argentina. Local buying appeared at Winnipeg.
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Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Liverpool
Chicago
Winnipeg
C. W. Anderson
Russian Wheat Market Opens As Soviet Samples Arrive
In London a market body for Soviet wheat exports moves from rumor to fact as samples reach Liverpool. Quality appears fair but prices are high and vessel shortages threaten large sales. Attention shifts to Australia and Argentina amid a quiet cheese trade and modest offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Liverpool
Aussie
United States
Aventine
Fam
Labor conference asks for wide reform platform in Adelaide
The State Labor Party plans a large platform review at the Trades Hall with 20 items. Resolutions urge income tax simplification, universal education steps, old age pensions, national insurance, antiwar policy, and stronger League of Nations ties, plus calls for equal pay, housing and library measures.
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Adelaide
State Labor Party
E. R. Dawes
At & P.m
Inelu
Thy Miscellaneous Workers’ Union
Yne Call
North Terrace
Tallyway Tna
Mainbeluiier
Labor Women's Conference
Arma- Wirth
Crompton and
Howden
Te Agt
ALP
Federal
Labor Party
Jabbor
Royal Institution For the Blind
Ambulance and Town Council discuss old motor vehicle
At Pirie Town Council meeting the Adelaide Ambulance group reported on its expansion and depot network. Smelters engineers blamed the heavy chassis and excessive speed for wear on the old vehicle and recommended disposal rather than refitting. Alderman Coffey agreed to receive the writer and council representation visit.
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Pirie Town
Wetter Iron
South Australian Rmbulancy Transport
Adelaide
South Australia
Ambulance Transport
Hindmarsh
Ald
Ellen Street Kerbing Deliberations At Pirie Town Council
Aldermen Davia and Gr Jeanes discuss possible extension of railway kerbing in Ellen Street at a Pirie Town Council meeting. No correspondence received. Last Friday C. A. Smith Peterborough superintendent indicated some progress on extending the wall rope area, with little certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holl
Davia
Gr Jeanes
Pirie Town
Ellen Street
Thresdguld
Is There House Shortage Here
A fragmented note describes a discussion on housing in come back and income limits. It records a motion by Als Davis to receive a letter and notify the trust, with an additional inquiry from Mesars.
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Davis
One-Day Strike Prompts Union Relief Fund Plan
In Sydney on Monday the union vows to back a one day strike by pledging assets up to 2000 to create a strike fund. The move follows delays in negotiations and aims to bolster support for workers during the dispute.
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Sydney
Threat to Blow Dwellings By Gelignite Reported
A threatening note warned that gelignite would be used to blow dwellings if demands were not met. Police investigated the menacing message found today, signaling possible danger to local homes and residents.
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Harry Walters
Ork
Victorian Labor Party
Pirie Town Council
Nevins
Fiat
Doanes
Thor
Oesasiatis
Faye
Dhuvie Leen
Ail Goffuyy
Tinsley
Syottan
Mie Suveilers
Povsttias
Jak Daxis
Akitte G
Mr. Threadgold
Vihad
Mal m. Mkintorh
Bute
Dy Banton Nwitiber
Aif
Synnerray
Taday
Bank of Adeliande
Oveninie Crainy
Qo Ribinean
Genrude Street
Yar Moiniial
Pirie Court
Crovec
Sant
Trower
Chewi
Mure
James Lartull
Wiike
Canvassen
Norris
Norrisson
TL. King
Burt Street
Salemontoy
Solumnontown
Pine Hospital
W. A. Moppett
Goude Road
OW. Greco
Adelaide Hills
Mr. Hoa, Olney
Mlc
Olney
Ron Perth
A. E. Phippard
Harry Scougall
W. ¥. Cashmore
Cashmore and Russel Pty Ltd
LH. Rudd
W. A. Warie
E J. Wark
HE. Joness
Anger
Chrysler Export Corporation
Commonwealth
Mr. King
Ales
Canstalt
Hhuss
Sas
Surris
Mrs. Norris
Mesnets
Fin
Ofejelany Wittess Rathenyd
Famail
Guy
Defendant
Hi Hederom
Kieselbach King
North Adelaide
Eason
Reiendart
Ee-Zi
Cesvlativy
Jontforre
Dawes
Ambulance and Town Council
Jeunes
Rieschiek
Mr. Rieschiek
Riesehek
Adelaide Trust
Council
Garan
Mesars
Prests Limited
Port Pirie
Maberdashery Department
Manchester
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