Fatal smash near Wandearah claims Waterworks worker
A late afternoon collision on Port Broughton Road near Wandearah East School involved five people and left Charles Arthur Neilson of Crystal Brook dead. A heavily laden truck and a car were wrecked, four others escaped with minor injuries, and the body was taken to Pine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandearah East School
Pirie
Port Broughton Road
Charles Arthur Neilson
Crystal Brook
Neilson
Pine Inter
Car Jumps Over Bridge Near Melton
A vehicle reportedly leaped the roadside near Melton, smashing two guideposts and the parapet, plunging over the edge to the road below. Eyewitnesses, including Mrs Lait Pulte, describe injuries as minor, with the incident under police review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Ant
Tinterntrek
Alesander Tvreke
Adel Wasdri
Lait Pulte
Hyde Park i
Women at Golf Melbourne Contest Australlia Championship
Four Victorians will contest the Australia women's golf championship tomorrow with matches advertised as Cheney versus Miss Blert two up and the play. Evans versus Miss Kernot and Morpeth versus Miss Sloan a three and two result reported alongside other pairings.
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Melbourne
Cheney
Blert
Percy
Sloan Morpeth
Mussell Wes
Turbulent Market Quotes From Queen Copper Lead Tin Notes
Fragmented OCR quotes show metal prices and trades across copper tin lead and gold with references to Standard, London Metal Exchange, and Australian Mines and Metals Association. Details include spot prices, forwards, and changes, amid unclear narrative and partial names.
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Cyrrner
Wally Mary
Australian Mines and Metals Asso
Thamis
London Metal Exchange
Flavins
Willian Thins
Standard
Spot
Git Gate
Thomas
Tikes
Red Tape Binds Scientists Halt Interchange of Ideas
A Melbourne report notes that exchanges of fruit growing science between J Mabbitt, a wireless amateur near Swan Hill, and the Whittier California experimental station are halted by the Postmaster General's Dept. The intervention blocks experiments and the sharing of radio-based research as authorities enforce regulatory restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vfivers Scientific Research
Injured man says he had 430 pounds when leaving Port Augusta
An injured man found near Keith after a night on the Duke’s Highway told Adelaide Hospital staff he carried 430 in money plus two suitcases when he left Port Augusta for Mount Gambier. He was unconscious and near death from exposure, with police probing how he arrived at the roadway and his movements after leaving Port Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Augusta
Avelaide. Luca
Mount Gambier
Adelaide Hospital
Duke's Highway
Keith
Bulice
Ling
Atrick
Riff Raff 3 Not Found in Trust's Houses Labor
A garbled clippings item discusses a labor member and drought relief. The readable parts reference Riff Raff 3, trust houses, and water issues with unclear names or dates. The piece lacks coherent detail but indicates political or labor concerns amid drought relief efforts.
General War Attacks Shanghai Area Reported By Allies
Australian reports say Japanese launched a full general attack by land sea and air on Woosung near Shanghai. Chinese forces resist, lines breached in two places, as Japan presses toward the Chapei power station with claims of further advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Australian Associated Press
Woosung
Chapei
Woonung
Ordeal of Shanghai Recovery Special Cables
Shanghai faces ongoing distress as citizens endure mistreatment while Chinese and Japanese forces mobilize for a decisive clash. Reports describe harsh conditions, political tensions, and international maneuvering around the conflict zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai Pucca
Shanghat
Japan's Purpose in War and Territory Claims
Fragmented OCR notes describe Japan’s aims and foreign policy in a volatile theatre. Mentions of Pacific theater actions, Allied interference, and reactions of German and American forces hint at broader strategic moves and tense engagements without clear dates or outcomes.
Rainy day notes from obscure names and garbled text
Fragmentary OCR text references rain yesterday and scattered names such as Nive Lee and Mottibey. Content is largely unintelligible with many garbled phrases, no clear events, dates, or locations.
Fragmented Local Weather Note With Temperatures
A damaged weather blurb records yesterday's high of 60 and a 24 hour minimum ending at 8 30 am of 47 with unreadable stray text about dates places and numbers. The fragment offers no clear events but notes temperature readings and imprecise statistical details.
Wheat Market in Adelaide Shows Decline After Opening Strength
Overseas markets drifted lower after an initial firm start in Liverpool. Local Adelaide prices held at 48 a bushel for farmers' lots on trucks, with no abroad sales and light local activity. Weather and rains in Western Australia and Argentina influenced futures and prices, while buyers stayed cautious and offered 3d less for hard winds.
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Adelaide
Liverpool
Port Adelaide
Western Australia
London
Australia
Fragmented Public Works Report Confuses Water and Schools
Officials report noted water in reservoir and school repairs as avenues of service. A minister’s visit to Mart Augusti and others is referenced, with scattered mentions of dental lists, West schools, and regional health terms amid a murky, OCR-like text.
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Cumiissioner
Firat
Mart Aueusti
Qain
Tigen
Faist-West
Omries Adele Hat
Denison
Reetalon
Shaabey
Mustain
Moe Capquiealy
Town council notes and regional obituaries and travels
Phowy Town Council heard that in rule rowing was chosen to represent Smellers employees on the Children’s Playground Committee for the year ending June 30. The meeting paid sympathetic respects to the deaths of Mesdames M. McDonald and W.O. Marin and Messrs. W. Hobby, F. Walters, and J.J. Lawlor. Mayor Threadgold delivered remarks. Adelaide-bound officials and residents are listed among frequent travelers and visitors, including Mr. L. Hodder’s return from a burned trip, Mr. B. Yates leaving Pirie for Adelaide, and others. Jack Londrigan, former Port captain, died at North Adelaide and was buried at West Terrace with club members in attendance.
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Phowy
Tetter
Rowing
Mesdames
Bell
G. Featherstone
Jacobsen
Messrs
Sjustrom
M. McDonald
Marin
W. Hobby
F_Walters
J.J. Lawlor
Threadgol
Ftaying
Associated Chamber of Manufactures
Sydney
HE. Winterbuttour
South Australian Chamber
Oscar Seppelt
T | Adelaide
Express
Jack Londrigan
North Adelaide
Port
West Terrace
D. Benson
Haytur
Typist Acquitted Of Illegally Driving Car In Adelaide
In Adelaide Sunsunday Children’s Court Mr Morgen dismissed the charge against Lorna Doman 17 a typist of driving a motor car on July 1 in Pulteney Street without a license. The judge found no proof she drove, citing conflicting testimony and suggesting Black’s presence in the car.
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Adelaide
Sunsday
Children's Court Today
Morgen
S.M
Lorna Durrant Doman
Pulteney Street
Morgan
Baltic Wharf Works Funded For First Stage
Public Works Committee allocates funds for Baltic Wharf and associated projects totaling £38,000 for initial works. The plan includes 15 job allocations along South Parade and Queen Street, with £26,010 pledged and £1,000 reserved for a launching ceremony.
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Baltic Wharf
Atel Lib
Heeit
Ustadlit
Sorth Parade
Queen’y
Uid
Noslund & Burks
Citizens Advise Board On Infection Prevention Measures
Town council discussion centered on preventing infantile paralysis spread after Victoria family settled in Pirie West. Mayor Threadgold cited health inspector action and urged rapid reporting of arrivals from Victoria. Debate questioned health officer power. mayor and doctors favored quick school exclusion and medical examination until disease free.
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Pirie
Victoria
W. M. Threadgold
Pirie West
M. M. Bishop Thealth
Board of Health
Theeadgold
Ald
Bayes
Ald. Davis
Dr. Johnston
Safeguarding Schools Sidelight on Paralyzed Region Quarantine
A front page note reports Mrs M Potoris and her three children, quarantined after exposure to a paralysis area, arriving at Nit. The headteacher at Solomontown and local officials urged vigilance as students returned to Pirie and nearby schools, highlighting the need for watchful safeguards.
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Eid
Hwcurder
M. Potoris
Siellnurie
Pirie
Sturt
Hendiaster
Pirie Suhout
HL Lie Luebeur
Solumontiwn School
Vhief
Dart
Court Orders Eviction After Residence Dispute
A housing dispute ends with an eviction order in force. The owner’s representative claimed tenants refused to comply while the court noted arrears and potential alternative housing as the case proceeded. The judge granted possession after a period of stay, with a 20 day notice given to vacate.
Drastic Law in Sydney Proposal Readies Entry Controls
An item reports a sweeping legal proposal in Sydney to restore government power restricting entry into New South Wales. It details a plan requiring a proof of certification from public health authorities for any person seeking entry by land or sea, and cites dates and authorities involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Piewday
New South Wales
Je Win
Niall Eal Jaurtilianer
Sabine
Toby
Imperial Conference plans for peace and defence
Canberra reports detail Prime Minister Lyons outlining Imperial Conference aims to preserve peace and expand Australian industry through defence cooperation. The article stresses unity of the British Commonwealth, disarmament goals, and Australia’s role in safeguarding sea lanes and economic stability amid global tensions.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
J. A. Lyons
Australia
Ments
Lyons
Spain
China
League
London
Washington
Britain
League of Nations
United Kingdom
British Commonwealth of Nations
Lyons discusses empire issues and wartime munitions
Mr Lyons outlines Australia facing imperial problems and wartime manufacture of munitions and wartcraft within the Commonwealth. He emphasizes dangers to the empire, economic strains, and the need for coordinated defense and production efforts across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Lyons
Australia
Fragmented OCR makes a confused health note read
A garbled OCR fragment discusses influenza, disease research, and a failed mobilization effort. It mentions vaccines and secret plans in a disjointed way, with many unreadable portions and stray phrases. The text lacks coherent facts or identifiable figures.
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C. A. Neilson
M Uebeyriony
Sant Bs
Wyamy
Woliet Jalil
Stevens
Toni Leste
Flaielothes
Neilsu Aml
Cette
Feluck
Mr Costahes
MPC Ystaline
Neilsen
Garten
Sehiwl
Prigina
Vic
Neilsors
Mas
Pt Il Hn
Atvuk
Adawker
Mise Beare
Crvation
Pinnaao
Viti
Aaveth
Herepmnes
Suluimontanti
London Metal Market
Isllegal
Todd
Tolstoy
Desand
Frersamarr Vet Meyers Waal Ulin
Stisto Mort Pines
Atval
Riff Raff
Labor
Hater Minngtans
Ostunshiul Sarod
Ponti
Tolion
Slapanesy
Tore
Bothiatime
Sliviaion—Tige
Lev Sreiotil Meronyjs
Alittallie Harsthe Simteribes
Ratmnath
Ae Veto
Swedjuang
Rana
Earl ' Mine
Aston
Fon Matittitiais South
Winther
Hei
HL Bardon Whit
Riff Call
Ordeal OF
Evtaiapan Herne
Anton Bes
Japan
North China
Dss
Air Northowest
Lpi
Pei- i Dubi
Teyniton
Mottibey
Frollits
Orday
Stanley Bridge
L. D. Hodder
B. Yates
Piri
Adelaide Rotary Clothe
Alk. Jey
G. E. Noblet
Pire
W. Pitzgerald
City
W. Stanwyck
Australin Listeners’ League
Pine
Florence Street
G. H. Lees
G.C. Stribling
Architect-in-Chiefa Department
Pine Yexter
C Hawkins
South Australian Institution For the Blind and Deaf and Dumb
Brighton
Y.M.C.A
Triangle Club
Speers
Black
Mesner
Miss Damon
Eaglewy-the-Hill
Ian Black
Jeaynee
Mr Sure
Eagle-wy-the-Bill
Sainte Bor
Silver Top Taxi Service
Miss Doman
Silver Top
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Black
Pevnall Bay
Soiteeal
de Sins
Otter
Hiefonouinet
Dai
East
British Commonwealth
Gover
Defence OF Australia
Commonwealth
Defence
G.P
Manchester
Uae
Uintir
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