Wealthy photographer dies in blazing Adelaide darkroom
Milton Coram, 37, of Malvern Victoria, a wealthy photographer known for Candid Camera Service in Adelaide, died in a fire that consumed a darkroom in the Kingsway Building. Fire officials said nitro cellulose fumes were deadly and Coram’s attempts to escape were blocked by intense heat as colleagues nearby called for help and the brigade arrived. The cause remains under investigation.
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Adelaide
Sumday
the Vierkss
Milton Coram
Malvern
Victoria
Sale
SFM
Frauidlin
Rontuntt
Offer Wyte
End of funds in sight from INRRA dispute
In Washington a formal reply to a complaint by Mr W J Scully Australia Minister of Commerce and Agriculture states INRRA refused to take dehydrated food quantities from Australia. An Associated Press correspondent reports the organisation would focus on unprocessed cereals, fats, oils, and similar products, with wartime costs noted as a factor.
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Washington
INRRA
W. J. Scully
Australia
Comerce and Agriculture
Australis
Moontain Gulf Trip Promises Seaside Excursion
The Moontain Gulf trip vessel carries 16 trippers this week to Spencer Gulf. A long list of attendees includes Ho Halliday, J W Willains, K Kilgariff, EA Garthick, Ry Weller, W C Morrisor, C Adkins and others, with numerous names following.
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Spencer Gulf
Messrs
E Smith
Gideon S. Smnth
G. Kennedy
R. Garlick
B. Morton
J. Moody
G. Yelland
B Scrivener
D. Purrington
P. Stephenson
Eyre Leads In Queen Contest at Pirie High School
Eyre leads in the Flinders queen contest at Pirie High School with rivals Eyre Will Mooney and Byrker Faye Atkins among entrants. Scores listed include 14230 for Stuart ill Jenkins and 4700 for Towl yures, while other names appear in fragmented form.
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Pirie High School
Will Mooney
Flinders
Juan Loftes
Stuart Ill Jenkins
Byrker
Faye Atkins
Best Golf Scores At Pirie Club Competition
Golfers at Pirie Golf Club competed Saturday with notable performances. Ke D. McLeod and PM Bernhardt led on one 4 down, while Belober and Bernhardt stood 5 up in another pairing. Mixed foursomes saw semifinals set by LoL P Mavies and AM Murdock against Rundell and Mrs Hrammys.
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Lo Beler
T- Bernhardt
J. WyseDonald
Wo K Francis
Db HR
Three Associate Pairs Tie In Foursome At Club Event
At Vite Golf Club three associate pairs tied for first in a foursome event. Leading pair HJ Milhouse and XN Skewes posted strong scores, followed by Mra Keetschmer with Mise VaR and Mrs DN Beller with Mrs Keen. Numerous players including HOS Lewdes Condon and G Williams competed in the linked round across the club grounds.
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Vite Golf Club
HJ Milhouse
Mra Keetschmer
DN Beller
Keen
Hos
Lewdes
MM Condon
G. Ke Williams
Sohnston
J. LG. Taswic
S. B. Forgan
Buvees
Todd
Mrs Thomas Wins Brook Golf Trophies
Mrs Theme won the Brook Golf trophy at Crystal Brook with a total score of 1B over three rounds. Contenders included Mes. A. E Theme and Mrs Neal, Mr Murdoch, Mrs Tan, Mrs O'Cellaghan, and others, with Theme awarded the most consistent performance.
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Thomas
Brook
Crystal Brook Gulf Capeteten
Mes. A. E Theme
Mim, Murdock
Neal
Mra Tan
Mre
O'Cellaghen Ut
Sim
Patrick Outclasses Miller in Melbourne Bout
Patrick dominated Eddie Miller in Melbourne at Stadia last night, outboxing him in a dramatic six round count. Miller, defending the county, was pressured by Patrick’s swift counters and powerful lefts, halting the match after consecutive knockdowns.
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Melbourne
New South Wales
Eddie Miller
Miller
Chapionship
Lowy
Iy Patrick
Patr
Tick
Eigit
Patrick
Thie Coune
Sands Wrests Australian Light Heavy Crown From Johnson
In Sydney at Sydney Stadion the bout saw Sands defeat Johnson for the Australian light heavyweight title as the fight intensified through the rounds. Newcastle fighter Sands was noted for sustained offense and won by technical decision, with Johnsonan challenged in the later rounds.
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Sydney
Sydney Stadion
Dave
Newcastle
Jack Johson
Pike
City Lacrosseurs Win in Pirie
Pirie hosts a lacrosse match where Legacy Club defeats City opponents 5 to 2. Harvey, Bromilow, and Turner lead Pirie’s scoring while Pardy, Wiseman, and Sorensen contribute for the visitors. crowd entertainment included a dance event after the game.
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City Lacrosseurs
Pirie
H. Sorensen
Ky Turner
Legars
Harvey
Bromilow
K Mile
Curls
Vives
Ko Turner
K. Sorensen Ke Nantty
Teague
Bo Ward
Adelaide
Pires
Iful
Kaw
Piries
Common Grave Report in London Wreck Debris
Investigators were told by Pat about a vision of a common coffin found among wreckage. The report references Richard Pulters and London, Lrwood in connection with the shared grave inquiry.
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London
Lrwood
Ian
Richard
Pulters
Pat
Tito Extremely Sorry Promise To Meet U S Demands
The State Department said Yugoslavia complied with the American ultimatum but the extent of its future efforts remains unclear. Ambassador Richard Patterson reported Tito apologized for the incidents and promised to meet reasonable American demands while accepting weather and mechanical issues that force planes off course.
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Washington
State Department
Yugoslavia
United States
Richard Patterson
Marshal Tito
Plane crash claims two men near Geelong
Melbourne report states a Ryan training memo washed in Queen's Park Newtown near Geelong this afternoon. Harry Durrance 150 of Highton was killed and Henry Fleming of Geelong was seriously injured with possible spine fractures. Fleming remained in hospital under observation.
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Melbourne
Ryan
Queen's Park
Newtown
Geelong
Harry Durrance
Highton
Henry Fleming
Fleming
Kingston Ladies Bracelet Presented at Pirie Races
Mr J Martin owner of Darmela received the Kingston Ladies Bracelet from Mayor M M B Middleton at Pirie races on Saturday. The event featured Dr G K Williams as chair and noted officials including HHS Wells and others involved in Commonwealth Lyons and Sayings. Also announced were upcoming visits and a first wedding ceremony by Rev J Slee uniting Miss Mary Williams and Sgt Donald Flem.
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J. Martin
Darmela
M. M. B. Middleton
Pirie
G. K Williams
Hhs Wells
Whwo
Middle North
Lyons
Campian
Bunnie
Lo J. Slee
Risdon Purl Methodist Church
Mary. Williams
Duald
Flemhs
Parks
Norton wins rifle championship pin at Pirie meet
The report notes Norton securing the championship pin after a two eight-shot events derby at Pirie as visitors including Port Augusta Racing Club members attend races. Also mentioned are hospital updates, boxing attendance by Les Geyer, and local society mentions of MP A. W. Lacey's funeral, with a brief Pirie Miniatures Rifle Club note on practice and competition.
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Yous
Port Augusta
Alf
Pirie
J. J. McCormack
Adelaide
Ko J. Norte
Pirie Miniatury Rifle Club
SU Yids
Handiay No
Les Geyer
South Australia
Headlights and lights flaw survey shows high fault rate
In Pirie last week 350 motor vehicles were tested for headlights rear lights and number plates. 37 percent had glaring headlights and 62 percent had ineffective rear lights or plates. 114 headlight faults and 218 rear light or plate faults were found. Tests ran five nights with 211 vehicles on Wednesday. Rain slowed turnout to 21 vehicles Tuesday. The campaign praised as community service with officials noting need for proper headlight alignment and compliant rear plates.
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Pirie
Pirte
Livetuul Figuoes
H. Colley
Royal Automobile Association
Insp
L. G. J. Merrett
Ser
W. V. Virgo
Messrs
D. B. Middleton
Pie
R.A. J. Keogh
HV. Rich
National Safety Coucil
C. H.R. Wildon
L. Williams
Pirie Motor Cycle Club
Mr. Colley
Paris
Mining men to visit Pirie from science congress events
About 50 Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy members plus students from all States and New Zealanders will visit Pirie to inspect Broken Hill Associated Smelters after arriving by an early morning train tomorrow. They will be hosted by the Smelters management and attend a dinner at the town hall tomorrow evening and a smoke social on Wednesday. Later in the week Pirie will host a visit from All Australian Science Congress members ending in Adelaide.
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Broken Hill
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Pirie
Sown
Science Congress
Pire
All-Australian
Adelaide
BHLAS
Thurso
Barrier Council Again Against Wall Over Mines Rating
Barrier Industrial Council and workers press for higher wages as a solution to a wage dispute in Broken Hill. A conference at the council level discussed funding the raises, with the Industrial Commission to consider terms. Delegates briefed the mayor and officials, with a Sydney review to decide on a threepence rate adjustment.
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Broken Hill
Thay Avenue
Ald
G. Cherry
JG. Pallgighurne
Sydney
Fearnest
Lear
New Government for India Takes Watch on Septembers
Unclear reports say the city accepted a resignation and pledged no new government. Pandit Shira appears to lead the caretaker administration to assume duties on September 2. An incident in New-Detin Bay injured 20 and killed one during anti-British clashes as Lord Wave asks the Mulon League to reconsider.
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AP MY Delis
Imaay
India Learetakers
Pandit Shira
Visting
AW le Gb Lyts
Detin Baie
Lord Wave
Mulon League
Nebia
Iiteriiy
Malan surgical achievement showcased in UK information
From the United Kingdom Information Office in Sydney, Mir. Fo Marshalls, who lost an arm at the Anzio beachhead, is pictured digging in the garden of Queen Elizabeth's Training College for the Disabled in England. The image highlights wartime medical progress and rehabilitation efforts for injured servicemen.
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Information Offee
Sydney
Mir
FO. Marshalls
Ansio
College For the Disabled
England
Cycling double to J Whitehead in local meet
J Whitehead claimed a two mile elimination victory in the second class race with Norton second, A K Dunbar fourth, and J Dunbar fifth. R Sedinary withdrew as detective scored bik ground success by winning a four mile event for riders bot champs. Shepherd noted with twenty one starters and Wan by half a wheel.
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J. Whitehead
Can Norton
A. K. Dunbar
J. Dunbar
R. Sedinary
Shepherd
Dormela's Third Pirie Bracelet Sets Record at Pirie
A seven year old gelding named Dormele, owned and trained by J. Martin, clinched his third consecutive win in the Ladies’ Brantley at Pirie races on Saturday. Despite weather and attendance challenges, the event drew praise for track conditions and the bettors backed Dormele as a strong favorite, securing a decisive victory while rival concerns and a football clash affected crowds.
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Brown Reiding Dormele
Brantley
Pirie Aces
Mr. Martin
Pir Racing Club
D. Andrews
Cancella Eelding
Bob Forgan
Weekend City Racing Aims Weekend Card
Readable lines show a rich list of race names, horses, odds, and times across two mile and one mile events. Names like KEITEL, Kenny, Moye, Romy, VINTAGE SONG, and others appear with times and betting notes, reflecting a busy weekend fixture in racecourses.
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Keitel
Kenny
Vastuil
Funes
Hay OB
Bruder
Wagio Sen
Balshaw
Motenae
Benstol
Johnsonshire
Gracie
Mayse
Teetonse
Phillipe
Peer
Tunkel
Kilwin
Hai Mies
Rte
Late Mr J B Ulseth and first dredges arrival noted
The obituary fragment honors J B Ulseth who came here with early dredges and spent years aboard waters, detailing his wartime service, community ties, and survivors. The piece mentions Pirie Mishilil, Mort Adelaide, and references to local figures linked to the Pirie dredging era and associated workers’ groups.
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J. B. Ulseth
Pirie
James Bertram Ulseth
Mtoun
Mort Adelaide
sAutra
Vili
Proprietary
Mina Hilda Arbon
Elso
IER
Joseph Wildam
Bk Pratt
Viselli Cals
Heather
Urey Sishue
Anderson
Adelaide
Ross
Watersite
McManum
Rail service restored this week with coal supply notes
This week trains run on the Pirie Adelaide line returning to normal after disruption. Collier Acon expected at Osborne from New castle today or tomorrow discharging about 750 tons of fuel for the Smelters. Coal on hand at South Australian Gas Company works should sustain gas production to midweek.
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Osborne
Newcastle
Acon
Pirte
South Australian Gas Company
Heyl
Pirie-Adelaide
Young Woman Injured in Car Crash on Pirie Road
Miss Dorothy Dawn Quinn, twenty, of Florence Street Ste Wan, was injured when a car driven by Frank Harald Smith exited the road on Vor Germein Pirie road about 6 PM. Quinn was treated at Pirie Hospital with facial injuries. A party in the vehicle, including a soldier passenger, escaped serious harm as the car plunged down a bank and stalled on a Howting surface. A passerby, Mrs. G Williams, transported Quinn to the women’s surgical ward.
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Vor Germein
Pirie
Dorothy Dawn Qulay
Florence Strist
Ste Wan
Pirie Hospital
Franke Harald
Sc Smith
Wan- Mearal
Iil
G.&. Williams
Terrace
Miss Quinn
Women’s Surgical
Pigeon Racing Winners at Pine West Homing Society Meet
A Saddle of event results. Mesdulles Hisey and Madigan’s blue Hiequer hen wins a 320 mile race from Dim coal Victoria with 241 birds entered by 28 fanciers. The meet includes sections West North and South with trophies donated by local supporters.
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Pine West Homing Society
Mesdulles Hisey & Madigan
Dimcoals
Victoria
Mesdames Missey & Madigan
Miss C. Petagna
Nottage
Audrey Patterul
T. Manfield
L. Nottage
Barbure Hill
M. Price
Finn
H. Petagna
Mesdames, Hisesey & Madigan
C. Petagna
F. Nottage
Barbara Hill
Audrey Patterson
Manfield
W. Hobby
C. Dowling
E. Davies
G. Davidson
W. Malycha
Leverington
Neilsen
P. Gear
Gray
Ani
Davies
Pne Husning Society
Abo Fton Dimbooli
HJ. Shackell
Reg Sandery
Bbc
W. Zubrinich
Lihou
H. Burt
Connor Broa
W. Hutchinson & Sons
D. Perkins
D. Key and Son
Munu
Penny & Son
Andrew William Lacey Dies After Long Political Career
Former Pirie representative in the House of Assembly and long time federal and state Labour figure Andrew William Lacey died at his Rosefield home after a career spanning the Australian Labor Party and parliamentary service. He served on key committees, led the party in the state, and held executive roles before illness ended his tenure. He leaves a widow, two sons, and two surviving daughters, with a third son having died earlier.
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Pirie
Andrew William Lacey
Rosefield
Lacey
Buffalo Ledge
Bob Glasgow
Wayville
Luton
Bob
Labor Committee Pays Tribute at Pilly Meet
Australian Labor in Waterside Workers Ball laments death of Mr. Lacey and extols his service to the movement. Tributes mark his entry as successor to wife and family in the House of Assembly while officers acknowledge late J. C. Fitzgerald and remember unable to oppose. G. O'Brien serves as vice president amid solemn proceedings.
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AL v. Lacey
C. L. Davis
Pine
Australian Labor Party
Adelaide
Unewegheend
J Keogh
Automobile Association
H. Colley
Hiss
Adern
Finnumbers
Lacey
House of Assembly
Omer
Hill
J.C. Fitzgerald
CL. Davis
Pirie
Fitzgerald
G. O'Brien
Great Loss To Town Says Mayor
The mayor voiced deep sorrow at the passing of Lacey, praising his faithfulness to Pirie. He noted years of public service in Parliament and civic life, and his ready support for the town’s advancement. The town council offered sympathy to Mrs. Lacey and the family.
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Mb. Lacey
Pirie
M. M. B. Midleton
Lacey
Mr. Middleton
Day to Day Weather And Temperatures
Weather notes report sunrise and sunset times for today and tomorrow with daily temperatures and forecasts. It lists Adelaide Melbourne Sydney and Perth readings with high and low values, noting winds and possible showers. A cold night forecast includes frosts statewide and cooler trends into Monday.
England New Zealand Flight Sets Three Records
The Royal Air Club released records for the Lan user bomber Aries flight from England to Kara Chi Darwin and New Zealand. Timings show 14 hours 14 minutes to Kara Chi, 45 hours 35 minutes to Darwin, and 59 hours 50 minutes to New Zealand, subject to confirmation.
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Pandon
Royal Aer Club
Wight
New Zealand
Aries
England
Karachi
Darwin
New Zeal
Crown Semi Final In Women's Hockey
In Pirie junior girls hockey semi finals held this weekend Aftonville and Crystal Brook drew and advance to face each other while Bourade Blue and Crystal Bluek beat Gordon High and High School White respectively. Final scores show Aftonville 1 Crystal Brook 1 with goals by J Zubrinich and L Saint. Best players listed for both sides.
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Tyisfinals
Pirie
Tanul
Aftonville
Crystal Brooks
Myelin
Waithey
Wweess
Ig Sation
Winer
Bourade
Vee Mah School Blue
Crystal Bluek
Gordon
Igh School
Crystal Brook
Goalhitters
J. Zubrinich
L. Saint
Smale
P. Fitzgerald
M. Storey
P. Evans
Solomontown Sunday School Anniversary Celebration
Voices of more than 200 children filled Circle Hall as Solomontown Methodist Sunday School marked an anniversary. Guest preacher Rev. F R French spoke on Martyrs and Rome, with E E Cooper conducting the massed choir and Miss Mildred Parsons Wave and Betty Jo Parsons at the piano. A public meeting will follow with presentations by M J Resuperintendent and Mrs Laube.
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Circle Hall
Solomontown
E. E. Cooper
F.R. French
French
Jesus
Rome
H. Laube
Mildred Parsons Wave
Betty Jom
Bul Kenyon
M. J. Re
Laube
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