Bright Christmas Assured After Smelter Talks
Mass meeting of all unions at the Works accepted the company offer after long log negotiations with the Australian Workers' Union. A substantial majority supported the terms, with hopes for a three year agreement and no stopwork action. The decision was channeled through A W U delegates to Mr. D Yates, and celebrations focused on a peaceful festive season.
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Australian Workers’ Union
D. Yates
A.W.U
Aw.u
Yates
Melbourne
State Industrial Court
AWU
Man Killed by Train Near Adelaide Foot Crossing
James Albert Beaney, 38, of Audley avenue Prospect Way, died after being struck by a train at a foot crossing in the Wet Parklands. The collision occurred as he wheeled a bicycle toward the tracks and the full length of the train passed over him. Witnesses say he may have mistaken an incoming train for another, creating confusion before the fatal incident.
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Adelaide
Sputer
James Albert Beaney
Audley Avenue
Prospect
Beaney
Tess
Beasey
Bowden Station
Assailed Soldier Incident at Defense League Site
The report describes an incident near the Defense League where Mr Hughes was accosted by a man named Hughes who attacked him with an electrical device. Mr Hughes shouted warnings as the assailant rushed him, was restrained by bystanders, and removed after a brief struggle. Authorities from External Affairs were summoned for assistance.
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Sydney
Woldier von Plated
W. MC Hula
Defence League
Mle
Thukhng
Uulens
Mughes
Hin
Alelniysp
Hughine Anslatance
Tee
Fey
The
League
Fire consumes Sydney glass works at Waterloo
Fire at Australian Glass Manufactures Company works in Waterloo threatened millions in property as flames spread rapidly. Four brigades fought the blaze covering over an acre, with crowds gathering as firefighters struggled to control the inferno and estimate losses at £150,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australian Glass Manufactures Company
Waterloo
Wople
Fire danger eased as Blue Mountains homes saved
Over the weekend more than 40 houses in the Blue Mountains were saved from bush fires. The fires are now under control, confined to the valleys, with Springwood in danger if no rain arrives tomorrow. Precautions have been taken.
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Sydney
Blue Mountains
Springwood
Weather Data Brief From Westerday
The Thermometer reports yesterday’s high of 735 and a 24 hour minimum ending at 830 am at 51. Saturday shows a high of 74 and a 820 am reading.
Plane safety debated after Windsor inquest
Group Captain H De La Rue commanding officer at Windsor air force station plans to ask the Crown Law Department to examine statements made by the Windsor coroner following an inquest into the death of 19 year old pilot John Fletcher. De La Rue argues there was no justification for alleging the aircraft was not airworthy.
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Sydney
H. de la Rue
Royal Australian Air Force Station
Windsor
Crown Law Department
John Fletcher
de la Rue
Christmas Address at YMCA by Mr Hopkins and farewells
Last YMCA discussion group of the year gathered in the YMCA Building. Mr Hopkins delivered a Christmas address as the Glee Club sang Silent Night, and Mr Venn performed There is a Green Valley. Mrs Venn accompanied on the piano. A tea followed hosted by the Ladies' committee. Mr Mitchell presided and remarked on the departure of Mr Karun, with apologies from TD Barber and A P Hart.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Ladies’ Social Service Committee
Lis
YMCA
Dum Hopkins
Yaec.a. Board
Glee Club
C. Venn
Indies’ Committee
Butler's Defeat Likely in Wakefield Election
In Wakefield, Mr. R. Butler former Premier appears certain to lose the by election for a House of Representatives seat created by C. A. Hawker's death. About 6,000 first preferences remain to be counted with Labor candidate McHugh leading sparsely, while P. A. Quirke and others trail as second preferences will be distributed. Liberal and Country Party strength may crumble as tallying continues tonight.
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Adelaide
R. Butler
Wakefield
House of Representatives
Lyons
Butler
Ton
C. A
Hawker
Tt Wuts
Absoluwn
Actjuaties
Lxneci
Onatt Tauntloge Ieee Oaull Ereky
Butler iLiteral
Country Party
Sanilidaser
S MecHueh
Labor Party
P. A. Quirke
Balser
McHugh
Liberal and Country Party
Abnormal Tide Drenches Port Pirie and Surrounds
High August tide causes severe flooding across Pirie and Port Germein area with water topping wharves, streets, and yards. Water breached drains, swamped backyards, and filled low-lying shops while boats and dinghies shifted or floated out of position. Authorities note barometer readings and weather patterns signaling severe conditions across Spencer Gulf and surrounding towns.
Personal notes from Pirie Hospital and local area
Mr W Browning expects discharge from Pirie Hospital within days. G Hamdorf of Solomontown may leave bed today for first time since admission. Master Cyril Taylor discharged from Pine Hospital. H Krantz, Perth architect, passed through Pirie with wife en route to Adelaide. Senator E Johnston from Western Australia was a passenger on the west bound transcontinental train pausing at Pirie. Mrs Wid Thomas of Tenth Street left for Adelaide by train. Pirie District Council sent sympathy to relatives of A H Davies Napperby resident who died in Pirie Hospital. Davies had once been a council member, succeeded by A M Lawrie (now chairman). Fae Mian MP, of Australian Government Workers Association, staying at one hotel will leave Pirie.
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E . Johnston
Western Australia
Wis
Pirie
Wid Thomas
Tenth Street
Adelaide
Pirie District
A. H. Davies
A. M. Lawrie
Fae Mian
Nena
Australian Government Workers Association
London metal quotations and anti-Jewish laws report
London metal prices show decreases across copper tin and zinc while a Rome report notes Nazi era measures in Italy. It cites copper at £64 14s and tin at £2713 9s per ton with lead and zinc following trends, alongside mentions of discriminatory laws excluding Jews from government and learned societies.
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Adelaide
London
Rome
Italy
Messure
Fron
Wheat Markets Quiet as Farmers Hold Supply in Adelaide
New wheat trading in Adelaide yesterday remained quiet with prices steady at 2 14 for old crop and 2 3 for men. Farmers reluctant to release supplies due to low returns, futures in overseas markets firmer but actual values show little movement. Liverpool market performs well despite heavy liquidation. Conditions across the U S wheat zone remain unfavorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Liverpool
C. We Anderson
United States
Harvest forecast for Australian wheat crop in 1917
Dr Wilson Commonwealth Statistician reports Australia’s 1 3 wheat crop may reach 145000 bushels despite adverse weather. The ten year average is 168904600 bushels. Season estimates show 104 bushels per acre, with 1917 harvest totaling 2 01400 bushels and 13 74 bushels an acre. World production likely to set a record, about 30 percent above last year.
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Canberra
Australia
Wilson
Commonwealth Statistician
Passenger counts for East West Line Western Australia travel
Rail passenger totals via Port Pirie Junction show weekly figures for Western Australia trips. November and December data illuminate first and second class counts, with totals highlighting rising travel and the mix between classes.
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Western Australia
Port Pirie Junction
Esse Bete
Trams Collide in Brisbane Injuring Sixteen
Two race trams collided in Brisbane yesterday injuring sixteen people. Both trams were wrecked by the force of the impact and most injuries were treated for wounds and sprains.
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Brisbane
Wbensiona
Damage at Port Adelaide Tide breach floods embankment area
A north arm embankment at Port Adelaide was breached allowing flood water to inundate timber yards and the Port Adelaide Rifle Range. The break threatened Ethelton cottages and wool store entrances were sandbagged. The council coordinated with the Engineering and Water Supply Department to start repairs as soon as possible.
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Reid Bros. Lloyd's
Globe Yards
Port Adelaide City
Engineering and
Trnbes Mills
Visiting Sturt Street Band Wins A Grade Aggregate
The Sturt Street Band, led by Mrs. B Arthur, won the A Grade aggregate at the Sturt event. About 2,000 to 3,000 spectators lined Norman Street and the town hall approach to the oval. The combined display included Solomontown March and a massed drum performance, with gate takings reported at 44 pounds 13 shillings 4 pence.
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Sturt Street
A. Sum
Solomontown
Unns
Local parade features marching bands and ornate uniforms
Robbed pillbox hats and white pleated skirts styled the outfits as bands from Berri and Murray school teams performed amid a crowd. Girls led by Nancy Edwardsen impressed, while the Sturt street boys drew attention in red coats and blue trousers with white toppers. Robert Sullivan led the group, donning a cockade and white gauntlets.
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Berri
Murray School
Nancy Edwardsen
Sturt Street
Euilaht
Robert Sullivan
No Free Speech in Europe Special Cables Letter
London dispatch reports widespread suppression of free speech across eastern Europe and adjacent democracies. Dr. Goebbels advocates discontinuing references to pogroms and warlike rhetoric as censorship tightens in Germany and its satellite states, including Belgium Switzerland Scandinavia Finland and Holland.
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London
UROPE
Rhine
Switzerland
Germany
Belgium
Scan
Navi
Finland
Holland
Goebbels
Propa
Anda Mier
Scandinavia under German pressure in wartime reports
Sydney courier reports from Copenhagen describe German threats to press and advertisers across Scandinavia. Hitler speeches circulated, German officials demand cautious editorials, and Scandinavian papers face retaliation. Finland’s minister resigns over Germany. Swiss and Dutch media warned to soften coverage as Copenhagen’s scene shows war strain. Continued on Page 4.
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Spectator
Hitler
Denmark
Sweden
Germany
Sydney
Copenhagen
House of Commons
Legation
Gulf Tourists On The Moonta
Fifteen gulf tourists travel Moonta this week aboard the Moonte. Passengers include Messrs W Wells J Benois W P Burt H B Cannel J D Youmans E Wylson G Low A W Milleciard B Hope-Murray A Perkins W I C Rowe J Gattercole Mrs E J Wrtom Miss J E Carmel and A Woodwand. Mr and Mrs S Cottell join the vessel at Pirie this afternoon for Port Adelaide.
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Gulf
Fiskene
Messrs. W. Wells
J. Benois
W. P. Burt
HB. Cannel
J.D. Youmans
E ., Wylson
G. Low
A.W. Milleciard
B. Hope-Murray
A. Perkins
W. I. C. Rowe
J. Gattercole
E. J. Wrtom
J. E. Carmel
Woodwand
8. Cottell
Pirie
Port Adelaide
Daladier Survives Vote of Confidence in Government
Paris report says Prime Minister Daladier won 315 votes to 1 against in the Chamber of Deputies after 53 deputies abstained. The result strengthens the government amid Left and Right opposition. He denounced the Communists for undermining workers and urged peace, warning there is little hope of harmony with France’s adversaries.
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Paris
Nehling
Chamber of Deputies
M. Daladier
Sestione
Ecasion
Taladier
Avorkers
France
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Smelters
Pirie Trades and Labor Council
Siage
Trades and Labor Council
Saw.u
A. EM. Sty
Tylers
Timione
Mme. M. J. Murphy
Sty
C. L. Davis
A.W
Mr. Hughes
RCT
Y.M.C.A
Rimlott
W J. Pimlott Ltd
the House OF Good Furniture
Mary-Elie Street
MR. Butler
MR. McHugh
Boiler
Wunes, Rol
Tet McHugh, S
ALP
Quirke, P, HL
Mauch
Ff. T
Wes
Wharf le
Agrond
Commonwealth Railways
Port Germein
Aces
Port Germeist
Wiles Fuethr
Renortet
Chewhwr
Beck
David
Florence
Miniaure Lake
Baltic Wharf
Pirie Yacht Club
Ywlemeniowa Beach
Orroroo
Spencer Gulf
Port Augusta
Setunlay
Theft Town
Federal Dock
Tunrler
W. Browning
Pirie Hospital
G. Hamdorf
Simpson Street
Cyril Taylor
Main Road
Pine Hospital
H. Krantz
Perth
Satucray
Pirie Junction
A. ¥. Boss
Krantz
Serri
Rine Tud
Mecwerial Oval Sturt
Co RT
Cocci
Wit Tei
Ley
Start Street
Imrs. B. Arthur
Robert
Sullvan
Viscount Nelson
Schubert
Herrl
Mr. Knuckle
Nancy Edwardson
Sul
Jos Badd Mareh
St. Peter
B. J
Wue Danube Walls
Port Augusts West
W. H. Clark
Robert Stuart
Salomontown
Adarch
B. Jork
Narridy
Swame Oor
Ite Oval
Norman Street
Eatl
Me Gumber
BAAS
Excelsior
Port Augusta Wem
Lily Alee
Barmera
Nancy Edward Ven Berl
Port Augusta West
Laurie Smart
D. A. Binchley
Colonel Bogey
Europe
Moonta
French Ministry Safe
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