Plight of Pirie Reaches Heart of Whole State
Subscriptions pour in for Mayors Relief Fund as flood relief for Pirie widens. The Recorder reports swift donations from North to Adelaide, with volunteers distributing clothing and meals at the Town Hall. Ellendale and Solomontown house losses are being assessed and mitigated as crews drain water and restore interiors.
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Spencer Gulf
Pirie
Australia
Threadgold
the Recorder
5CL
Recorder
Adelaide
Ellendale
Solomontown End
Solomontown
Ellendale Flood Aftermath Reaches North of York Road
Thousands of residents survey Ellendale's wrecked streets where waterlogged yards, furniture, and debris clutter homes along Federation and May Streets. Embankment damage, widespread repairs, and ongoing rescue work dominate scenes as authorities plan urgent fixes.
Town Contends With Flooded Homes and Busy Pumping
In The Town Proper many houses remain inundated amid waterlogged parks near Ellen streets. Authorities expect pumping operations to begin within days to relieve two feet of floodwater. Saturday efforts apologized for poultry and animal distress as dogs cats and birds were affected. The hospital area is now clear of water though some streets still need evacuation and cleanup.
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A Jonge
Ishermen's Jetty
G. M. Pereira
Hotesheimn
Alexander
Wertrude
Greerer
Ellen Streets
Indies
Kangara
Nes
Solomontown Clears Water After Flood Efforts
Most houses in Solomontown are now dry as flood recovery continues. Shields have been placed and where needed channels have been installed to release Moodwaters from guard. Vacant allotments will be prepared for reoccupation and repair work underway.
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Solomontown
Crcessary Chantels
Gurde
PUMPING OPERATIONS Lessen Water in Low Areas After Outage
In the loaded area of Pitie workers pump ceaselessly to remove decumulated water from vacant allotments in low-lying parts of Solomontawa. Fire brigade units at the Ratway Hotel and Ellen Street stations stood by as electric power was restored on Friday. The hospital area remained monitored with a brigade pump standing by at Mle Hopital Station Mere TW Mhandwatt.
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Pitie
Wilts
Ratway
Solomontawa
Keentie
Ellen Street
Fir Brigade
Mle Hopital
Agatini
Te Hospital
HM. A
W. Goode
Water pumping and flood response at town firms and hotel
Report describes pumps at Federation road corner and Ravel street area aiding septic overflow. Adelaide Steamship salvage pumps worked on Main road and Western end of Alpha terrace. Water pumped from vacant allotment and hotel vicinity. repairs at Central Hotel and Sundman area reduced flooding, with theatres clearing water from seats.
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Federation Road
Ravel Street
Yennyson Church
Ana Hiws
Federal Hotel
Waler
Apha Terrace
Salomontown
W. T. ‘Taylor
Meat Me
H. Pivken
Golu'shein's
Adelaide Steamship
SpMiomis Bros
Jane Ait Alexwnuer Sivert
Florence
Sundman
Flood Sufferers Admitted To Pirie Hospital
Three flood casualties were admitted to Pirie Hospital this week Mrs Varsamis 46 Florence Way Mrs Ky Petros 7 Partlol Street and Muy Caragiovio aged 3 Manaom Street were among those treated Ambulance calls reached 26 this month with 45 by six p.m. yesterday due to flood conditions and power outages two ambulance crews were delayed.
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Minge
Pirie Hospital
Arei
Mra. Varsamis
Florence Wireat
Ky Petros
Partlol
Thefts Reported in Flooded West Pirie Ellendale Areas
Special Police patrols in Pirie West and Ellendale report pilfering from deserted flood area homes. Two night patrol officers have been arrested for involvement as part of a town wide inquiry.
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Pirie West
Ellendale
Cause of flood tidal overflow blamed on harbor overflows
Pirie harbormaster Raph Th ti stated the flood arose from tidal overflow caused by a heavy westerly gale in the Southern Ocean. The westward surge was slowed, water spilled over into Spencer Gulf, aided by a southwest wind driving high tides. Depth reached 42 ft 5 in, greatest on record, with the highest tide about 1 ft.
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Malsony
Harbormivsr
Spencer Gulf
Adelaide Merchants Seek Help For Mayor Relief Fund
Embers of the Northern Retail Traders Association led by Mr. R G Symonds convened in Gmeiner's Rooms to urge wholesale houses in Adelaide to assist sufferers. A deputation was planned to meet the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce, while a meeting of Tocuwr Pirie citizens in Parliament House was arranged to coordinate efforts for the Mayor's Relief Fund.
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Northern
Retail Traders’ Association
R. G. Symonds
Gmeiner
Adelaide
Symons
C. Tolley
Wholesale Warehouseien’s Association
Tocuwr Pirie
Parliament House
A.W. Lacey
G Srmonds Cresent Sident
EE Jy Francis
R. A. Sanders
H. Deland
the Recorder
Walford pupils donate to fund and mend clothing
The mother of a Pirle pupil at Walford House Boarding School reported that the girls had donated their pocket money to a communal fund totaling 52 pounds and would contribute 153 woollen garments to the effort.
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Walford House
Clothing relief drive crowds Pirie Town Hall relief workers
Relief workers invaded Pirie Town Hall on Saturday for a clothing and bedding distribution. Mrs W St Throadgold led the arrangements with a committee, as volunteers sorted shelves, clerks operated the offices, and refugees waited for aid all afternoon amid a general air of cheer.
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Council
Pirie
Plathnie
Whankess
W. St. Throadgold
Tay Hill
Wonert
Wis
Council of Ice and
Hele Dames
Gifts of Organisation Chief Secretary Praises Threadgold
Chief Secretary G Ritchie visited the town and spoke with Mr and Mrs Threadgold. He discussed Pirie’s plight, answered Cabinet questions, and planned to act independently after conversations with Winston Dugan and others about conditions affecting Vivien.
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Mrs. Threadgold
Pirie
G. Ritchie
Winston Dugan Mdeiilde
Relief Work Mobilizes Town Hall Amid Widespread Aid
Relief efforts dominate the town as 400 people receive supplies at the Town Hall and 450 meals are served at the Drill Hall. Volunteers and doctors operate daily with free consultations and a dispensary service, while registrations for parcels open this afternoon. Community groups, MPs, and councils organize fund raising and in kind donations, with beds, billeted children, and sewing projects supporting the relief drive.
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Spain
Salvage Pump Available for Pirie Flood Relief
Mr AB V Wonileotfsanggor of Adelaide Steamship Co announced a salvage pump would be offered for aut cellar pumping in Pirie on request. He praised government relief efforts, noted £1,000 already voted, and said more funds would be provided if needed. Nine pumps had been sent to Pirie and Waterworks Dept supervised the operations. The relief drive highlighted strong community cooperation led by Mr Threadgold and Mrs Threadgold.
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AB. V. Wonileotfsanggor
Adelaide Steamship Company
Pirin
The
Railways Department
Whenic
Wooh
Pirie
C. ¢. Buttheld
Erystal Brook
Titchie
Hessid
Boats battered by storm on the river
Messrs walkers Lawrence Mackey Kelly ventured out in dinghies to help small craft. A man nearly drowned while securing Bowden’s boat. Mackey’s fishing boat crashed against the Solomontown embankment, side stove stove. Robinson’s boat smashed beyond repair. Bowden’s craft landed high and dry but undamaged.
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A.B. Walker
W. Lawrence
FP. Mackey
Mackey Mackey
A. Kelly
EB. Kelly
Mayor Sends Rubble Lorries for Solomontown Yards
Mr. W. S. Threadgold said last night he would send a lorry around Solomontown with rubble. A tile of rubble would be left before each house drying yards to create a dry path and keep mud from entering homes. Another lorry would patrol Pirie West this morning for the same purpose.
Bradman and Ponsford In Mammoth Partnership
Australia built a mammoth 461 run second wicket stand at The Oval, Ponsford and Bradman sharing a record 461 after loss of 21. Ponsford reached his century before stumps, ending 206 not out in 345 minutes as England faltered with dropped catches and costly bowling.
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D. G. Bradman
Australia
the Oval
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England
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Rane
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Pansford
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Brown
Chipper
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Ames
Bowes
Sundries
Mrw Allen
Clark Na
Hammond
Verity
Wyatt
Leyland
Dunn Offers Aid to Flood Sufferers in Crystal Brooks
Archdeacon Dunn of the Anglican Church said Crystal Brooks residents deeply sympathise with flood victims. He noted Christians in Pirie not involved in the disaster also felt for the sufferers and would join Crystal Brook in providing assistance.
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Archdeacon Dunn
Crystal Brooks
Ine Pirie
Crystel Brook
Salvation Army clarifies contribution for Pirie relief
Adjutant Drew of the Salvation Army said a misunderstanding occurred about contributions for distress relief in Pirie. Col Suttor of the territorial command sent sympathy, Brigadier Slattery affirmed financial support for the Army appeal. Money was not for the Mayor's Relief Fund. An appeal was made for clothes, bedding, utensils, and other items to be sent to the Salvation Army Mall in Pirie.
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BR. Drew
Te Salvation Army
Pirie
Col. Suttor
Territoria
Countiunday
Melbourne
Bevy
Slattery
Adealde
Salvation Army
Young Bessie Thomas Donates Savings to Mayor Fund
Sixteen month old Bessie Thomas, daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Thomas of Parks Street Soleimantown, saved her coppers in a tinny box and, when filled, sent £18 3d to The Recorder for the Mayor's Relief Fund. Her father delivered the donation and the community praised the generosity.
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Mayor's Relief Fund
Bessie Thomas
W. J. Thomas
Parks Street
Soleimantown
Bessie
Mayor's Fund
Burt Wins Rifle Club Weekend Match at Pike
Pike Rifle Club shooters laid down scores at 300 500 and 600 yards with seven shots and two targets. R H Burt captured the champion pin while E H Monaghan led at 300 yards and J G Gerblich headed the 500 yard line.
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Pike Rifle Club
R. H. Burt
E. H. Monaghan
J. G. Gerblich
Seores
Notable arrivals and hotel stays in Pirie today
A list of visitors and arrivals in Pirie today includes Mr. G. C. Leaker presiding at Pirie Police Casino, Mr. J. G. Nesbit arriving tomorrow, and others such as Mr. E. Smith, Mr. L. W. Leahy, and Mr. CA Brown expected in Pirie today. Guests will stay at the Royal Exchange Hotel, with several officials and business figures visiting from Adelaide and beyond. Passenger group from Moonta Gulf reaches Pirie this morning, including multiple named travelers and accompanying ladies.
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G. C. Leaker
Pirie
J. G. Nesbit
E. Smith
G. Wood, Son, and Co
Royal Exchange Hotel
Mr. Ca, Brown
Erewalkin, Limited
F. W. Almann
G. Gramp and Sons
Royal Exchange
N. Morris
Quorn
Generous Boy Scouts Postpone Benefit Concert
The Sixth troop of Boy Scouts planned a concert tomorrow to raise funds for camp and troop needs but, due to a mood, postponed the event. A new date will be set later in conjunction with an entertainment of Top HM to boost the Mayor's Relief Fund.
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Boy Scouts
Pire
Oltey
Top HM
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