Householders Gain Ground With Clean-Up Operations
After a devastating flood in Pirie town the landscape shifts toward recovery as waters recede and volunteers redirect efforts. About 2000 residents seek essentials while authorities and health teams intensify sanitation, bedding supply looms as next priority, and widespread clean-up advances continue in Pirie West Ellendale and central areas.
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Pirie
Solomontown
Pirie West
Ellendale
Pirie Deputation in Adelaide Seeks Business Help
A deputation of Northern Retail Traders Association members visited Adelaide to press Pirie for continued help. The gathering included Willesale Travers and Mr S Mevireger, urging united action and state government support for relief funds and local business assistance.
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PIRIE
Adelaide
Northern
Retail Traders’ Association
Boo Syioud
Willesale
Hailes
Pylons
Tris Setiery
Michelatitin
Pirle
Mevireger
Pumps Do Good Work at Memorial Park and streets
Pumps continue to operate amid disrupted water supply as crews repair the system. Gertrude street is closed to traffic from Memorial Park toward Alexander street while the terrace area shows daily progress. Adelaide and Pine Hospital areas are involved in pumping operations with workers assigned to restore service.
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Leukem
Gertrude Steet
Memorial Park
Gertrude Street
Alexander Street
Hye
Druk
Adelaide
Pine Hospital
Bedding Problem Inspection of Northern Town End
Inspection of the northern end of town today revealed bedding issues and a quick response was organized by MG in charge. Eyewitness reports note crews evaluating street debris and immediate mitigation actions underway. Local officials urged residents to report further concerns and avoid the area until clearance is posted.
364 Men Register for Relief Work
A report notes 364 men signed up for relief work. The text mentions registration at a local center and plans to provide two days of work for registered applicants, with some workers already sent to sites and others awaiting assignment. The article references Ellendale and general relief efforts.
Precious Bullock Gifted for Mayor Relief Fund Sale
A bullock donated by Sidney Kidman was sold yesterday on the Bugler system by Bennett and Fisher Limited of Adelaide for £452 to aid the Mayor's Relief Fund. A telegram to Mayor W H Threadgold confirms the sale and mentions Norman Myer sending 300 blankets to Pirie for distribution, available tomorrow.
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Sidney Kidman
Bennett and Fisher Limited
Adelaide
WH. Threadgold
Mr. Threadgold
Norman Myer
Pirie
Recorder Stand-By Squad Forming at The Recorder Office
The Recorder announces a Stand by Squad to help women with cleaning at home. Wanderer or The Recorder will greet willing men at 2 pm, offering three hours daily on organized lines. No constitution or rules, just old clothes and a will to help. All ages and walks of life urged to be there.
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Tirie
Recorder
Recorder” Office
Clothing relief distribution resumes at Town Hall
Clothing and footwear relief resumed at the Town Hall at 10 am with about £500 spent yesterday in Pirie on clothing. Volunteers processed applications, handling around 2000, with roughly 450 being for children, while some items remained unassigned.
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Pirie
Use of Skating Rink Offered For Storage
A man proposed using the skating rink to store furniture with supervision to guard the articles. In return he asked that the building be tidied again after vacating. The plan noted concerns about the building’s suitability for furniture storage and suggested a local official supervise operations.
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Miro Bowden Haskinny
Skatine
Hy Sue Ted
Adelaide Movement Launched and Reform Plans Described
The Adelaide movement is launched with a meeting of local citizens to discuss reforms. Key figures including Mr Kaseyy Whar and Mr Morgan are named as convener and committee members to organize fundraising and a first class entertainment to support their fund.
Germany backs dual presidency and chancellorship
Berlin reports that Germany approved the new law unifying the offices of President and Chancellor by a large majority. A separate vote backed Herr Hiller for the position with provisional final tallies showing Yes 38,279,514 No 4,287,808 Invalid 871,056. About 96 percent of eligible voters participated.
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Berlin
Ermany
Herr Hiller
Wheat Pact Rumored as Germany Ties Aid to Machinery Purchase
The British United Press reports rumors of a secret wheat agreement involving Germany, outlining terms that could boost shipments and finance factory equipment. The article hints at a National wheat deal being seriously considered and potential implications for supply and industry.
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Recorder
London
Mombay
British
United Press
Germany
Thermometer Readings Show Mild Daily Range
Yesterday's high reached 62.4 degrees while the 24 hour minimum settled near 62.3. The narrow temperature band indicates a stable, calm day with little variation in local conditions.
Elaborate security at Kennington during test cricket
London reports detail heavy precautions guarding the Kennington Oval wicket overnight with sentry boxes and searchlights. The piece notes Bowes and Wat Mose bowlers and the Australasian contingent arguing for stricter conditions as British officials seek to safeguard preparations for the Test match amid tense talk of public gala and press comment.
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London
Kennington Oval
Bowes
Eng Lind
Howard Marsall
vThw Dauty
Telegraph
Faree
Bradman
Panssie
Aviators Struck Mountain in Welsh Fog
Two aviators flying from Dane to Dublin encountered dense fog near Wales and flew blind for hours before crashing into a Pembrokeshire mountain. Both pilots escaped serious injuries though the aircraft was badly damaged.
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London
Dane
Dublin
Wales
Meg
Pembrokeshire
Nes
Adelaide committee to issue preliminary cheque for funds
The Adelaide collecting committee will interview business news and visit subscriptions and hand a preliminary cheque for 40. It was agreed that funds raised be acknowledged through The Recorder. Flood reference noted on page 4.
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Adelaide
Nisiness Newses
Recorder
mammoth 701 for Australia in fifth Test at The Oval
Australia posted 701 in the fifth Test at The Oval as England faced a mammoth target after Ponsford scored 266 and the innings featured a fluctuating start under overcast conditions. The article notes weather, specific bowlers, fielding errors, and shifting momentum as England sought to chase the large total.
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Special Cables
London
Ponsford
England
the Oval
Trapped by steel doors ends in fatal fall
Stella Harrison, 35, wife of a city hotel licensee, died after becoming trapped by steel doors at Anthony Hordern’s emporium on Saturday. She fell about 100 feet into the basement while attempting to attract help. Cleaners found her body this morning as staff struggled with chain and steel doors.
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Sydney
Mon
Anthony Hordern
Stella Harrison
Flooded China Faces Heat Wave and Dams Burst
Report from central China and Manchukuo describes prolonged heat, massive floods after the Yalu River breached banks and two large reservoirs overflowed. Entire areas flooded, tens of thousands affected by famine and displacement, with 600 dead and 60,000 at risk.
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Shanghai
China
Manchukuo
Yalu
Enti
Recall of Mr Hill in Adelaide prompts London reshuffle
Announcement that L L Hill is to be relieved as Agent General in London and M McCann to be elevated as Trade Commissioner was expected from Premier R L Butler after the House of Assembly resumes. Cabinet debated London representation. negotiations continue. Two compensation options discussed, including paying Hill about the savings from replacing him. Anticipated payout for Hill near £2000. other notes mention safety observations about salt water antiseptic effects and water removal methods.
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Adelaide
L. L. Hill
London
McCann
R. L. Butler
House of Assembly
Meri
Limited Capital Big Operations Sydney Under Cross Examination
During cross examination at the Companies Commission today Woodlewith directed questions at British National. The Nis company had bought a city building for £100,000 and spent £120,000 on alterations while its paid up capital was £3,000. The building was paid for by debentures. The commission adjourned until tomorrow.
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Sydney
British National
Nis
Luckless Adelaide Family Hit By Tragic Drowning
In Adelaide at Nevar Gardens near Sturt Creek Mr Ed Sunway’s family suffered a double tragedy as two daughters Margaret and Nanny died after a drowning incident yesterday. Margaret aged 40 had a heart valve condition and had been severely temperamental due to illness. Nanny aged six died suspected from heart trouble. Betty who was with them suffered a serious burn two years ago.
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Adelaide
Edwin Sunway
Sturt Creek
Meir
Nevar Gardens
Yesteray
Margaret
Weed
Serioul
Nanny
Betty
Smelters Employees Back On the Job
Acting general superintendent Mr. Yates said yesterday that most employees had resumed duty and work was being carried on as usual at the smelter plant.
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10. Yates
Yaterday
Stumps Scores From Fifth Test Special London Cable Service
Melbourne to London report shows Australia all out at stumps in fifth Test with Brown Ponsford Bradman Oldfield Grimmett O Reilly and Sundries. Bowes Allen Clark and Hammond lead England bowling. fall of wickets reaches 9 for 682 with Sutcliffe Walters not out and Mo wickets for 90.
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Recorder
London
Melbourne
Australia
Brown
B. Clark
Ponsford
B. Allen
Bradman
C. Ames
B. Bowes
Oe McCabe
Woodfull
Kippax
B. Bowes Chipperfield
Oldfield
Grimmett
C. Anne
Allen
Ebeling
O'Reilly
Om &W
Bowes
Clark
Hammond
Verity
Wyatt
Leyland
Moonta Tourers and Ship Passengers Reach Pirie
Port Lincoln motorship Moonta carries Mr and Mrs Lillecrapp on a round trip. Mrs Vanstone of Crystal Brook and Mrs L Wilson travel to Pirie from Port Lincoln. Cawbray Brown and Ide depart Port Lincoln for Pirie. Aller passengers include Miss Carter, Miss Kohn for Melbourne and Mr and Mrs Reuter for Brisbane, all from Antwerp. Capt Hashagen leads Aller officers Buscher Harder Arnold Streitwolf. Local arrivals include Goode Leaker in Pirie Police Court.
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Vanstone
Crystal Brook
L. Wilson
Pirie
Port Lincoln
T. J. Cawbray
A. Brown
A.B. Ide
Moonta
Aller
Carter
Kohn
Melbourne
Reuter
Brisbane
Antwerp
Hashagen
Messrs
Buscher
Harder
Arnold
Streitwolf
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Ehiaeime-Uye Watks HO
Ert
Roumell
Palsa
MR. McCallum
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Yehieh
Mie
Pirieans
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Anand
Niles
Kaseyy Whar
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Tattie
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Lee Mell
Rewart
We Dob
Woos
Swentlamt
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G. Ky Sparrow
Deal Makers’ Association
Hatis
Mammoth Task
Aes
Woodall
Howlite
Innind
Alleamt
Weber Woodfull
Kippay
W. H. Ponsford
Drg
MR. Hill
Johnston
Sutcliffe
Walters
A. H. L. Goode
G G C. Leaker
T. G. Nosbin
S.M
Gladstone
Mr. T. Johnston
Pirie Gagworks
Feder Hotel
P43, Fowler
W.D. and
H. C. Wills
Limited
Central Hotel
If. Woollard
Henry Berry and Co
H. Glifren
Lincoln Knitting Mills
Gentral Motel
Mesdames
E. Berndt
Tsaac
E. Bernd
D. Andern
Pirke
Royal Change Hotel
W. Tabor
Shell Company
Moyal Exchange Hotel
PW. Mull
Cash and Chevy, Limited
Pirlie
Moyal Exchange Motel
G. Ameriy
Pirin
Royal Exchange Hotel
J. Ulbrich
3. Stote
Renmark
R. Nilson
W. H. Bruce, Limited
Nuracs
Stancliffe
T. Jones
Pirie Hospital
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