Furious battle amid flames near eastern Shanghai
Firing and shelling raged along the Shanghai International Settlement as Chinese and Japanese forces clashed amid burning buildings. Japanese warships maintained a protective barrage while both sides reinforced positions at Woosung and Pootung. three Japanese aircraft carriers with 106 planes joined the coast off Chekiang as fighting persisted.
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Shanghai
International Settlement
Woosung
Pootung
Chekiang
Pirie Hospital Ward Notes On Patients And Staff
Two pubents in the medical ward at Pirie Hospital who are doing well are Messrs. C. Hansen and J. Robinson. Willy brothers Ted and Henry continue to progress in the surgical ward. Miss Betis Mitchel of The Nervace has returned to Pipi. Mr. Walker of Pine West will resume duty after visiting Port Augusta. Railways staff, including J. Johanson and J. Danday, travel to Melbourne and Port Augusta. A variety of local births, deaths, and injuries are noted, with Alan Warnes recovering from a leg amputation six months after a previous accident. The Harbors Board chief engineer and others visit Pirie on official business.
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Pirie Hospital
Messrs. C. Hansen
J. Robinson
Willy Brothers
Ted
Henry
J Danday
Elvet Cosumnanwealth Railways Electrician
Pipiv
Port
Hinthes
Horney
Commumawalth Railways
Hnanish Pike Junction
Neiweust
Bre
Peters Wies
Virginia
Taavents
Colltredfield
Abie
Willian Burka
Millbrook
Blyth
St. Peters
Pirrick
Julian
Tho
Ry G. Peake
Harbors Board
M.C. Meyer
Pirie
Adelaide
Alan Warnes
Whyalla
Warnes
Man blamed drugs in forgery appeal court case
Hugh McPherson 39 sought an extension to appeal his forgery conviction in Adelaide. He claimed heavy drug use affected his mind, but Justice Parsons refused the appeal, noting doctors found no mental deficiency and the jury considered relevant evidence.
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Adelaide
Mundas
Hugh McPherson
McPherson
Nix
Richards
Pherson
Enfield
Parkside
Pate Jush Brekin Jate
Adchide Rotts Club
Luediewr
Sydney
Brisbane
Syines
Angus’ Parsons
Halumbe
Crown Iur
Thut McPherson
TENSION AT SHANTUNG JAPANESE ARM ANS Janes
The fragmented text references tensions at Shantung involving Japanese arms and a party meeting. It mentions internal questions, preparations, and possible countermeasures, with unclear names and places.
Thermometer readings show low temperatures nightly
The report lists yesterday's maximum 7.2, minimum over 24 hours ending 8 30 am at 49, midnight temperature 61. No locations or dates specified, just raw figures for the thermometer readings.
Housing in country centres plan discussed by council
Mr W H Threadgold MP and Mayor told TuWil council they received a telegram from the South Australian Housing Trust indicating plans to investigate housing needs in industrial centres outside the metropolitan area. They urged extending activities to include industrial areas and noted support from Opposition leader A W Lacey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H Threadgold
tuWil
A. W. Lacey
South Australian. Housing ‘Trust
50 000 Japanese Landed Fierce Chinese Resistance
Report from Australian Associated Press notes heavy Japanese landings and fierce Chinese resistance. Destruction of about 20,000 buildings in Miyagi region and northern coastal cities reported. Military actions concentrate near Priping with Chinese forces holding the provincial capital of Chabor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
Hangin
Priping
Tear
Chabor Province
Near Stranded Train Passengers Amid East West Travel Halt
A disrupted service left travelers stranded as trains between east and west routes halted. Passengers faced lengthy delays on main corridors with limited shelter and guidance from staff amid unclear timelines for reroutes and repairs.
Moonta infantile paralysis case shocks regional readers
Reports out of Moonta describe Evelyn Beryl Thomas aged 21 and Maurice William Keen aged 20 missing since July. They were seen near Broken Hill and Myalla heading toward Brisbane, prompting police to widen inquiries across New South Wales. A three week quarantine order follows their family, the Pallaras, amid concerns for children as authorities chase interstate leads and isolate travelers.
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Adelaide
Evelyn Beryl Thomas
Maurice William Keen
Moonta
Broken Hill
Myalla
New South Wales
Brisbane
Audelaide Criminal Investigation Branch
Brisban
Pallaras
Melbourne
Pirie
Mi Pallaras
Tres Wihlees
Aexandros
George Vouk Mam
Piri
Stet
M. M. Bishop
B. G. Joansty Wealtheles
Posult
Munvand
Hols
Offecrs
Mercurne
Marontiie
Mothers and Babies Health Association elects S J Warren
At yesterday’s union meeting of the Pine branch Ma S J Warren was elected a life member for valuable services. The Pine Taw Council members present at the meeting included W J Thread old MP mayor, Ald Coffey, Davin Berlidge, aid Howley, Coy Dey, deanes Jehan Waemnan Ayan and Tas Tor.
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Pire
Mothers and Babies' Health Association
S.J. Warren
Hfe
Pine Tawi Council
W. J. Thread Kold
Imayor
Ald. Coffey
Davin Berlidge
Aid Howley
Coy Dey
Deanes Jehan Waemnan Ayan
Tas Tor
Mystery of unconscious man on the Duke's Highway
A mystery man about 30, 5 ft 9 in, grey eyes and black hair, was found unconscious on the Duke's Highway four miles from Keith Adelaide side in cold rain. He had head injuries and wearing a grey overcoat, grey trousers, white shirt, brown tie and dancing pumps. Police search for identity and origin after he was admitted to Adelaide Hospital with probable skull fracture.
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Duke's Highway
Adelaide
Keith
Express
Melbourne
Adelaide Hospital
Cunstable Walsh
Walsh
Broadbent
Bordertown
Wea
Wheat Futures Recover Amid Mixed London Markets
North American wheat futures showed a slight recovery while London and Liverpool extended declines. Adelaide traders kept farmer bids at 408 per bushel for truckloads, with minimal activity at Port Adelaide and major ports. Options moved modestly, with Landon down two quarters, Liverpool steady, Chicago up a fraction, and Winnipeg up slightly. Reports indicate British options quiet and North American markets steady, with dull fodder in Lamdon cables and mixed regional shifts across American, Australian, Indian, and La Plata parcels. Manitoba parcels fell modestly while other regions held, and Western Australian cargoes, including the Nymphe, floated at 403 1/4.
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Adelaide
London
Liverpool
Port Adelaide
Landon
Chicago
Winnipeg
North America
Lamdon
India
la Plata
Manitoba
Rose Po
Three More Cases In Melbourne Reported
The Melbourne update records three additional cases bringing totals to 137. A bus incident involved a girl and various unspecified parties, with focus on the impact on children and families.
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Melbourne
Atl Molhme
Mauda Vises
Futantili Forsyls
Elias Nie
Death on Queensland Border
Fragmentary report of a death near the Queensland border. The text mentions Thomas Watth with paralysis and references New South Wales authorities taking precautions to prevent disease spread. The fragmentary item also names places in Victoria and a Crone Hamilton connection, with unclear chronology.
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Giisbane
Munday
Thomas Watth
Hovlangetti
New Suit Wales
Walt
Crone
Hamilton
Victoria
Futile Wartime Policy Sparks NSW Border Clash
News notes a chaotic Australian policy clash as NSW dredges up border control tensions. Government figures debate health measures and travel restrictions amid conflicting messages and disrupted movement. Authorities urge compliance while parties clash over responsibility and timing.
Council rejects demand for Dr Jeanes apology resigns South Ward seat
At Pirie Town Council Dr A K Jeanes demanded an apology after a letter in The Recorder criticised the town gardener. The council voted seven to three not to order an apology, and Jeanes immediately resigned his five year seat. He condemned the press airing of the dispute and questioned council authority.
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Sation
Pirie
A. K. Jeanes
Dr. Jeanes
the Recorder
F. J. Sandery
Jeanes
Open Council
Arthur Street
Alfred Street
Chardber
Per Jess
Emsons
Plave
Fred J. Sandery
Dr. Jeartes
Ald. Davis
Jeanes Cr. Jeanes
Coffey
Jeunes
Coupeillac
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Jayatirse
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Tad
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Ane Monghew
Yangsze Poo
Boardway
Chaou Foong
Seward
Cent Roude
Buares
Lanjels
Ominese
Suse
Supa Bse
Ipomibinne
Shinese Ny
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Bmt
Iduma Disparang 2
Hongkow
Cona Tire
Atric
Tg. Ana
Lothes
Audi
Chiinese
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Westerhoflem
la Panto
Ritisn
Aspire Neuse
Tata
Laine
Aly
JUDGE
Beeby's Award
South Australia
Beeby
Federal Arbitration Court
Eslivnee
Joe Voltae
Evel
Miss Betis Mitchel
The
Nervace
Wol. Artlett
Ehinet Teurth Manaer
Connonwealth Railways
Port Augusta
CH. Johanson
Johanton
Adee Viners
J. Collins
Pyrk Gersavin
Shantung
Japanese Armans Janes. Thes Mat
Atuy Ve Tn Norte
Ellen Street
Pirin
Perth
Sonoors
Wisband
Ut Jones
Palani
Ste
Gerty
Plehy
WML Wat
Mullwarie
Sislilde
Mullan
Meliourus
Niles
Dukes Highway
Pullre
Jin Grimwod
Burdertusy
Queensland
Mr. Hughes
Mundy
Fitzsimons
NewSouth Wales
Inys
Nessiaiti Vines
Pirie Council
Council
Tong I
Cr. Jeanes
Commell
Dr. Jeames
Gr. Jeanes
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