Four killed as air force bomber crashes at Arthur's Seat
An Ayro Anson bomber crashed nose first into Arthur's Seat in dense fog at 9:45 am. Four occupants were killed: Pilot Officer BE Symonds of Eastwood South Australia, Flight Sergeant J M Gillespie of St Kilda Victoria, Aircraftman KC McKerrow of Glenhuntly Victoria, and Aircraftman B W Mawson of Turramurra. One injured, identified as Mervyn Saver of Hawthorn Victoria, is hospitalized.
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Melbourne
Air Force
Arthur
Dromana
Oficer BE. & Symonds
Eastwood
South Australis
J. M. Gillespie
St. Kilda
Victoria
KC. McKerrow
Glenhuntly
B. W. Mawson
Turramurra
Poort
Arihurs
William
Hin
Man's Body Hurled From Aircraft In Aerial Tragedy
A crash described with details of a plane collapse and wreckage seen near Orange County. Witnesses recall engines failing, cockpit damage, and debris scattered across fields. Surviving crew members reported rapid descent and smoke as the aircraft spiraled south west toward the terrain.
Plane wreck amid jungle mission ends in casualties
A private telephone line project near the crash site collapsed when a plane struck trees, trapping and injuring several workers. A doctor and constable arrived. one worker died as rescuers pulled survivors from the wreckage. Air investigation opened later in the day.
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Waaver
Youk Glover
Dromana Bush
Dromasa
Loyalists Break Through Near Balaguer Station in Spain
Australian Associated Press reports a surprise Catalan loyalist offensive cut into rebel lines near Balaguer power station with many prisoners and war matériel seized. Rebels countered southwest of Extremadura, claiming to have repelled loyalists for eight miles, killing 200 and capturing 180. three planes shot down.
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Barcelona
Catalan Front
Balaguer
Estremadura
Salamanca
Thermometer Readings and Timed Minimums Note
Weather brief reports yesterday maximum reached 61.5 degrees with a 24 hour minimum ending at 3:30 AM. Imprecise data notes a late update showing a 4 unit reference.
Seven beds for mothers open in country hospitals
Adelaide reporters report country hospital representatives announcing expanded obstetric services across the region. A maternity wing at Crystal Brook District Hospital now accommodates seven and enables midwifery training, with facilities taxed during peak demand as nurses sleep on verandahs to cover urgent cases.
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Feston
Crystal Brook District Hospital
Crystal Brook Hospital
Weston
Committee seizes control of airplane hook entry doubt
The committee assumed control of the plane's oghook with the last logged entry at 9.30 suggesting uncertainty about the aircraft's position. The event highlights concerns over navigation status and flight handling.
Bank employee joins air force after tragedy in Pirie
Tenens was 22 when he left banking to enlist in the air force. A well known Pine resident, he studied at Parkside and Vale High, played as an intercollegiate athlete, and was connected to local families including Symonds. After enlisting, he served 9 13 months before meeting a fatal incident near Adelaide Street, with relatives linked to Pirie public offices.
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Tenens
Parksi Sehouk
Valey High
Escottna
Apury
Icwlarty Furst
Aleman
Inter Mate
Lecrease
Pine
Mosse Vane
Symonds
Adelaide
Air Force
Laverton
Vieturi
William Symonds
Drm
Symudlseos
Wexander Ue
WleuLin
Pirie
Harry
Adda
John Street
East Wood
Parkside
Symonda Wan
Symonds Kron
Symonds Wan
Ktandfultite
Nonds Bros
Allan's Ltd
Ite, Leahey
Pirte
Melbourne air tragedy report on engine status
Mr K V Thorby says the Air Accident Investigation Committee found bomber engines were running just before the crash and no engine or aircraft failure occurred. An inquiry will later examine the mishap cause. The pilot did not issue a radio bearing.
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Sydney
Whatsday
Melbourne
K. V
Thorby
Air Accidente Investigation Committee
New Cinema Projector Funded for Solomontown School
In Church Circle Hall last night Mr R E T Edwards received from Mr MW Atwell the second cinema projector for educational use in Pirie. The event drew parents and children for a capital inaugural and school entertainment. The Education Department will subsidize one third of £50, with the rest to be raised locally.
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Church Circle Hall
R. E. T. Edwards
Salomontown School
Ir. MW
He Atwell
Pirie
WH. Threadaoldimasaresa
Edward
Atwell
Ite Cout
Education Department
Mr. Atwill
Begim
Karny
Pirie High School
Queen of Eduction
Ion
Ambasaress
Hours For Sale Of Liquor In Hotels Heated Debate
In the Legislative Council Mr Hawkins opposed changing hotel liquor hours arguing many hotels are under equipped and proposing a royal commission to study the whole liquor issue. The bill seeks liquor sale from 9am to 5.30pm in hotel bars and 8am to 4pm in other licensed premises. Other speakers questioned sponsor Whitford and warned the bill could aid brewers and raise rents, while supporters cited public demand and the referendum basis for current hours. A school projector event and student performances followed the discussion.
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Adelaide
Hawking
Legislative Council
Mnakre
Whitford
Hawkins
Edwards
Stetnallers
Solomontown School
P Moody
Learce Limited Lagent
Pouvetor
Bo Fh
Meith Nolen
Meker
Taudiee
Whyalla Blast Furnace Pivot Proposed for SA
Adelaide reports a renewed Local Industries Promotion campaign to boost South Australia manufacturing. Essington Lewis, managing director of Broken Hill Proprietary, says parts of the Whyalla blast furnace project could move to Pirie Walleroo and Port Adelaide to anchor allied industries under a pivot plan led by the B.ALP.
Larwood Bowls No More Controversy Over Bodyline Bowl
Australian Associated Press reports the end of Larwood’s bowling era amid controversy over the bodyline style. Unclear text suggests reforms in response to knee injuries and debate within the team and selectors.
Schoolyard Injury Reported in Pirie Ward Notes
Mr W J Gummow, guard at St Marks Football Club, left bed in Seis Soma ward as Miss Miriam Stronghill, daughter of Mr and Mrs H H Stronghill of Mop, and Moel Fowler son of Mr and Mrs C Fowler of The Terrace Pirie Wert, sustained a thumb injury during school play. Medical exams and hospital care followed.
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W. J. Gummow Thesd
St. Mark's Football Club
Seis Soma Pean Ee Ea
Miriam Stronghill
H. HT. Stronghill
Moel Fowler
Mam C. Fowler
Pirie Wert
Pirie Bospital
Rain Stops Australian Surrey Cricket Match
A fractured OCR item notes a single cricket match between Australia and Surrey impacted by rain. The readable text mentions players or venues unclearly, with no decisive result or date, but indicates rain prevented play and halted the game. It preserves the event core without sensational detail.
Russians Fail Again in New Aerial Attacks
Australian Associated Press reports continued Russian assaults against Japanese positions with two separate attacks failing to break defenses as night battles unfold.
Striking Engineers Hit Fishermen's Bend Factory
The Tradem Wall Silapute Committee ordered withdrawal to support the strike, but fewer than 100 workers reported for duty at the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Fishermen's Bend today. Union executives delay guidance to members as they weigh joint action, hampering aircraft production with about 209 engineers, 20 sheetmetal workers, and others withdrawn.
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Melbourne
Tradem Wall Silapute
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation
Fishermen's Bend
Munitions Workers Cautious Over Strike Action
A meeting of engineering shop stewards and shop committees from all Government munition works vowed to seek Defence Minister intervention before further action. The group urged explaining the union's stance to Mr Thorles, opposed the industry award, and planned a district meeting to decide support if the dispute ends.
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Melbourne
Tor
Thorles
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Defence Department
Union Leader Attacks Cabinet Minister Over Defence Plans
Sydney Wednesday. Union leader J Cranwell accused the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister of insincere interest in Australia’s defence plans. He cited Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation at Fishermen’s Bend and warned the dispute could threaten rearmament programs. He urged a round table conference between union representatives and the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation to resolve the issue.
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Sydney
J. Cranwell
Australia
Owmionwealth Ale
Graft Corporation
Pishermen's Bend
Grunwell
Abe
Representaves of the Union
Ue Commonwealth Aircruft
Man and Wife Burned to Death in NY Fire
Wealthy society members Mr and Mrs Adee perished in a New York blaze. A nursemaid and two volunteer firemen, one with a broken arm, rescued the 19 month old Adee child. The nursemaid leaped from a nursery window with the infant, saving the baby though both she and the child were hurt.
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New York
Adee Howe
E Airemam
Sliching Hee
Stage set for Pirie’s big drive
The three committees, led by Mr. C. L. Davis as chairman and Mr. E. W. Golding as secretary, plan a fundraising ambassadress scheme to back Pirie district candidates. Educational, commerce and Solomontown Beach groups back Miss Molly Forgan, Mrs Armstrong and Miss Barbara Goode as queen contenders with funds pooled and distributed as prizes and campaign support.
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Golding
Patire
Seiad Nic
Armstrong Tarry
Education
Glenelg Sol
Pirie
Molly Forgan
Mra BL. Forgen
Solomontown Beach
Bene Sales Society
Elzhen
Miss Forgan
Comasou
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Mrerufteman J. Saver
Hawthorns Vetoria
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Peemmanrauiee
Ageia
Luver
Anak Roel
Withatihe
Mike Ron
Netiines
Workamatiss
Pieres
Avewy
Lowa
Baby
W. J. Pimlott Ltd
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Toowroom
PHONE
Spain
NEW Enterprise
Solomontown
MR. Hawkins
Hans Sully
Iris
Nidaler
Willy Migs S. Nur
Melti
Pian
Whacketa
Humburs
Momburg
Whyalla
Pike
Larwood
Surrey
Australie
Moscow
Trans
Trouble
Mr. Thorby
Pirie Ambassadress
Mize
Chmelty
Barbara Goode
Bpeet
Tosedey Light
C. L Davis
EW. Golding
Barbara
Queen of Spare
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