More Than 100 Die In Winecoff Hotel Fire in Atlanta
A devastating blaze at the 15 story Winecoff Hotel in Atlanta killed at least 116 to 127 people and injured many more. Survivors and rescuers described chaotic scenes as guests leaped or fell from upper floors while flames swept from the sixth to the eleventh floor. The fire department faced a mass casualty situation as authorities noted the building’s so called fire resistant status and previous inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Withal
Boyes mx
Fighting Breaks Out Again In Persia
Reported clashes resume in Persia with martial law imposed and reinforcements sent to Tehran. Telegraph dispatches say central government troops may enter Azerbaijan to supervise elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Tehran
Sundas Ws
Pereas
Tudel
Zire
Tevter
Corrusyonden
Vilander
Azerbaijan
Missing Pearling Crews Safe
A storm off the Queensland coast led to the disappearance of pearling crews. A RAAF flying boat located four crews in a sheltered anchorage and the remaining fleet has been accounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Queensland
RAAF
Sutaling
Jerome
Mites
Pirie RSL Sub-Branch Reports 727 Members
The Pirie Sub-Branch of the RSL announces 727 members. Treasurer J Brummer reports a credit balance of £506 2s 7d and funds held in general and land accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
R.S.L
Pine
Wn't League
J. Brummer
AZAD
Ug Land
Lifesaving in Country Lifesaving Event Report
The report notes a lifesaving display by the society with demonstrations and trophies. Mr Manly warns of training by qualified instructors from Austria and selections for a December event. Best performances include Ripdon Blues, Stevens, and Grieve with several awardees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Manly
Act
Varig
Ro Moyse
Musse
Filendale Rawden Bling
Ellendale
Uy Stevens
Condon Trewet
Grieve
Mogg
Tavener
Iene Dale Baile
Graeket
Pen-Friends in Wartime Wed in Peace at St Pauls
A long distance romance from wartime ends in a radiant wedding at St Pauls Church of England. Joan Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Martin marries Australian Howard Allen Martin as guests from Hendon to Adelaide toast the couple. The bride wore a cream shadow spotted dress with diamente detailing and carried lilies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul's Church of England
Joan
Miro
Fr. Sapsford
Barnet-Way
Mim HI
Lemioo
Howard Allen Martin
A. J. Martin
Goode Tued
Pirle Weul
RAAF
Brian
Wet
Grange HW
Edgware
Middie
Aled
Germany
Echoolgi
Hendon
A. V. Boas
Sapsford
Williams
James Forgan
Martin
Old Country
Australia
North Cricket Club
Elestrie
Biikosnsad
Martin Hynidegroom
Adelaide
Bevin Calls Dominions Voice in German Peace Treaty
At the Foreign Ministers Conference Mr Ernest Bevin emphasized that the British Dominions, having aided the defeat of Germany, must be assured a voice in drafting the peace terms. He spoke in New York, highlighting imperial participation in postwar settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Neda
Germany
Ernest Bevin
Britain
Foreign Ministers
German War Prisoners Stage Paris Protest Over Rationed Food
Reported in Paris on Sunday, German war prisoners in coal mines in the Valvacienmes area protested poor prison food rations. About 2,000 prisoners were involved as the authorities returned some leaders to prison while calling for discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Idjanine
Germany
Valvacienmes
Three Front Communist Attack In China
Military reports describe a three front Communist attack in West Shansi as Nationalist forces push back and tighten the surrounding position around Wanli. The dispatch indicates careful planning and rising tension in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Lewis Calls Off Strike Ends Miners Action
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, announced a pause to the soft coal strike in America. He ordered miners back to work at the first shift starting midnight tonight, through March 31, to ease public pressure during the economic crisis. Freight and passenger embargoes were lifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewin
United Mine Workers’ Associatio
Sof
America
Winers
Supreme Cour
Fishlock Scores 62 At Gympie
In Gympie on Sunday the Englishmen faced 138 for two after 3 Queensland country teams posted 208. Fishlock hit 62 and Gibb 31 not out as play was halted by rain. Archstal 26 and Langridge 12 added value for the not out men. Bowling figures for MCC were read as Wookeeper 2 for 0? and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gympie
Queensland
MCC
Fishlock
Gibb
Uismen
Archstal
Langridge
MGC
Eather
Pishtock
Voue
Pollerd
Swyith
Cauphage
Tin
Compton
Anmnauwearth
Pele
Festival Au
Davidson
O'Callahan
Nsford
Oxford
Gas Workers Strike Halts Production In South Australia
Federated Gas Mauptayes Industrial Union announced a suspension of work as of yesterday. Mr R Hustler stated the South Australian Gas Company was urged to reopen negotiations after a union meeting of about 400 Brompton workers failed to receive a company offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Gas Mauptayes Industrial Union
R Hustler
Uta
Ti Wn
Adviciide
South Australian Gas Company
Brompton
Wu Veeeted
Admitted cheque charges linked to Adelaide case in 19th century court
The article outlines a criminal case in which Maurice Ghuniee Qaford and Clive Albert Vaidsuns face cheque-related charges. Witnesses describe Oxford and others connected to Revell abeeet, with testimonies about a disputed cheque and the social circle around Pirie Chanter at Gommerce and Barrier Hotel. The defendant Mary Anne Oxford is noted as a close relative and defendant’s footline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbuases
Supreme Guurt Iy
Adelaide
Maurice Ghuniee Qaford
Revell Abeeet
Pirin West
Clive Albert Vaidsuns
G. A. Dada
Tangri Nye Buthueyer
Hn Lyle
Anii Dregendunt
MMB
O'Aullac Han
Sidrew
Ines Laumtsem
Darman
International Pele
Oxford
Defendank
Wlvice
Tunrlsen
O'Callastan
Giles Shepley
Revell Pire
Horasn Arnold Galway
Barrier Hotel
Pirie Chanter
Gommerce
Pie
Bellipied
Servicemen's Taauues
Ernest William Pellman
Downler
Ellensire
Erol Tames Pranels
Gertrude Street
James J. Moran
Florence Street
Janes Ernest Starke
Balmoral Road
Mary Anne Oxford
Solomon
Commonwealth Railway
The
Trontoi
Qurves
Jockeys Refuse to Ride Halts Perth Race Meeting
Jockeys refuse to ride after negotiations with the Western Australian Twit Club committee cause the Perth race meeting to be abandoned. Stewards proposed ambulance personnel ride in the stewards car to follow races but the offer was not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Western Australian Twit Club
Anyinibul Spice
Weather and sunrise readings dominate day’s forecast
The report lists daily sunrise times and temperature highs and lows with scattered weather notes. It notes southeast to east winds freshening, variable later, and seas ranging from slight to rough east of Kangaroo Island with moderate westerly seas elsewhere. It cites barometer reading and city temperatures for Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangaroo Island
Meat State
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Another Year of Rationing Opens at Pirie Centers
Saturday and yesterday 11 805 food and clothing ration cards were distributed at five centers in Pirie, 428 more than last year. Card supplies for children were adjusted before closing, and applicants were directed to Adelaide offices for exquivenents. At the courthouse a resident issued 22 cards for his own and neighbors’ families, with large families receiving multiple cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Comission
Adelaide
Alandes
Poniyoon
Pine School
Kisdon Park
Suhanuntusa
Bromwich Wins In Straight Sets In Melbourne Final
Bromwich defeated Ted Schroeder in straight sets to win the Victorian tennis singles championship at Koo Yong. He opened with a strong first serve, then dominated the match as Schroeder failed to convert chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Jolt Beomwich
Afilcan
Ted Schroeder
Bromwich
Pirie Sea Scouts Win Rowing Trophy in City
ADELAIDE Sunday Pirie Sea Scout Troop won the junior rowing trophy at Outer Harbor. The Pirie crew led early but St Peter's College rallied with a late spurt, though Pirie held on for victory. The Curr Trophy was claimed by St Peter's College seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Sea Scouts
Adelaide
Outer Harbor
Pirie Sea Scout Troop
Pirie
Yietary
St. Peter's College
St Peter's College
South Australian Boxer Fights Draw in Melbourne
Melbourne bout at Melbowne Stadium last night saw Le Dituuar of South Australia draw with Bleve Norriah of New South Wales after a 1 round contest. Bernie Grant defeated Joe Crisafl on points, while other results included Tommy Watts outpointing Billie Rainsbury and Roy Trea ure stopping Bil Foley bey in a fourth round Dundee match in Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
le Dituuar
South Australia
Bleve Norriah
New South Wales
Melbowne Stadium
Bernie Grant
Joe Crisafl
Sydney
Sydney Stadium
Tommy Watts
Billie Rainsbury
Roy Treaure
Bil Foley Bey
Sands
Dundee
Newcastle
Foundries Strike Continues Amid Wage Dispute
Emergency summons by the Australasian Council of Trade Unions urged workers to return to but Melbourne foundries remain idle. The Amalgamated Engineering Union demands definite wage increases and factory reopenings after loan removal conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australasian Council of Trade Unions
strik‘We Wouwarkers
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Explosion at Shanghai ammunition dump kills many
Shanghai report says a grenade mishap caused a dump explosion killing soldiers and coolies. A company of Chinese troops aided by workers faced numerous deaths in the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Councillors Tour Pirie Town Dairy Plant Inspecting Modern Machinery
Councillors accompanied by Mayor Middleton visited the Pirie Town dairy plant on Friday evening. They were guided through the aerated waters section and the milk processing lines, witnessing syrup making, whey handling, and the 20 ton per day creamery. They observed the canning, pasteurising, and quality testing, and noted the plant's cleanliness and use of Australian components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Mom
H. Middleton
Th Ly Puvis
W. H. Movie
Pwu
Seth
Condon
J. V. Condom
P. E. McMahon
Stat
M. BR
Sxeampstown
BE. Wilkimon
Newle
J. Park
Hooper
RT. Penna
E. T. Daly
Crowhurst
Grobe
F. G
Clift
Kurtdod
Eatishiston
Mulineton
Aks
Aml
Lule
Bowling Green
Promer
H. Fawcett
Brakenridge
R. Tucker
Webster
C. Scotcher
D. F
Bayls
Ald
J. Charles
J. Young
T. Gooley
Swift
R. Aitchison
G. R. Tucker
ES. Puddy
G. Me
Pirates Unionists Pride In Industrial Progress
A Pirie Union social highlighted the AUWU and local workers progress. Speakers praised C. L. Davis for 20 years as organiser, welcomed E R O Connor as successor, and warned of Communist interference while stressing better conditions through cooperation and non strike methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
J. A. Coupe
A.W.U
Davis
E.R. O'Connor
Pire
Alw.u
L. H. Davis
A.W. Lacey
C. L. Davis
Commonwealth
Australia
Mr. O'Connor
South Australis
Postwar Christian Crusade Urges Local Church Action
Rev. Erwin Vogt opened Central Mission’s weeklong crusade urging small congregations to lead postwar spiritual renewal. He warned peace depends on church discipline, family sanctity, and adherence to the Ten Commandments, as he announced further talks on Human Rebellion and church renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Erwin Vogt
Central Mission
Yuan
Gail
Ruth
Fulley
Pirie notices outline visits and local appointments
Mr A Turner, Assistant Deputy Prices Commissioner, will visit Pirie on Wednesday with prior appointment possible for price discussions. He departs Thursday. Mr E S Purdy becomes acting chairman of the Waterside Employment Committee during Mr T Brewer's absence. At Pirie Music Club annual meet, J A G Hine elected president succeeding Mrs C H Marsh. Mr A Brealey leaves Pirie for Tasmania after selling refrigeration business and takes a paper mill position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ¥ .Turner
Pirie
E. S. Purdy
Adelaide Steamship Company Ltd
Oval
Waterside Employment Committee
T. Brewer
Pirie Music Club
J. AG. Hine
C.H. Marsh
Alva Meiner
A. Brealey
Local Amateur Meet Scoring Unclear Incomplete Notes
Fragmentary OCR notes from a GE meet list players Harkey and Brakentlis with scores 8 and 28 appear. Other entries like Batoral xoneds and Rink We ieee suggest round two positions and team references, but details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianeld
Harkey PG
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blaze
Scpala Ie Wulatiguwi
der Gywi
Tikva
Meldoraphe
Vt Heaval Iles
Seerwty
Whale Tortukusta
Mort Lincoln
St. Paul's
Pirieans
Allan Martin
St Paul's
Ware
MR. Bevin
Siulay LopMiansh
West
Shansi
Venan
Lewis
Porter
Arman
Yesteray
Maxime
S.A
Hitch
Moyle
Milter
Uiteerier
Yuki Mn Nywiente
Uf Ik
Fryr Atl
Lakin & Lion
Jamestown
W. Boucher
Boucher
C. Hodkinng
P. C. Sly
G. Webster
K. Flett
L. Munn
F. Quin
H. Young
Ishoratory
Min Br
T, Henn
A. Davies
D. M
Pirle
Paul
J. Lines
A. J. Charles
Caral K. Graham
Li B. Sander
R. W. Tucker
E. Bozzatt
T. Coupe
C. E Feldorf
Pirle Bine
Marah
Boat 20
Watershire
Wetery Bar
Peales
Speethex
Mr. C.,& Davis, Mle
Beset ‘Organieer
Pire ‘Trades and Labor Council
C. H. Emery
Communist Party of Australia
Mr. Emery
Trades and Labor Council
EN. Ellis Tsevior
Messrs
G. H. Sharpe
Aem
Sly
CL. Davis
Lacey
Sharpe
Jir Pirie
H L. Blucher
Messrs. E. McEilinter
the Recorder
G. C. L. Seringall
P. Mooney
Springall
D. Hackett
Gerrad
J. King Connor
J. Murphy
W. Tully
HV Rich
God's Church
D. W- Davies
Commonwealth ‘Health Laboratory
Kalgoorlie
Alick Kitson
Attrill Avenue
Hilton
Mr & Fitzgerald
Est
Pire Hospital
D. Stigwood
P. Herbert
T. Cetton
Havers
T. J. Condon
W. Smale
G. FC Shrmchull
FW. Hancock
A. Brine
Pier End
Dudley Hatch
Square Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!