Waterside Worker Killed As Lead Bars Crash On Hold
A cargo sling broke at Smelters Wharf causing 15 lead bars to plunge 48 ft into a ship’s lower hold. Salvatore Mifsud died instantly from a head injury as nine others escaped with minor wounds. Work halted waterfront until morning.
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Smelters Wharf
Salvatore Mifsud
W. Kelly
Sam
Malta
Australia
Pirie
Waterside Workers Federation
Mifstul
Broken Hil
Casing Lane
Watersiders
Mifsud
Ieabip
Leahey Appointed Town Clerk of Pirie at 569 Pounds
Mr Leahey is named town clerk of Pirie with a salary of £569. A petrol price rise report notes the total increase, including duty, with further approval for related measures by the Commissioner.
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Leahey
Pirie
Bes Rats
Lawson
Pirie Town Council appoints Lachey as town clerk
Pirie Town Council appointed J. H. S. Lahey to succeed E. E. Garrett as town clerk at a salary of £509, with Lahey to take over January 1. Garrett, retiring age 65 in February, asked for leave and discussed ending his term December 31 to aid a smooth transition. Council members praised Garrett’s long service and his town plan, and offered best wishes for retirement.
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Pirie
J. H. S. Lachey
E. E. Garrett
Leahey
Garrett
Ald
Coffey
Corporation Service
Sso
Aldavin
Juin
Mr. Dev
Quevett
Mussley Sant
Somentors
Mr. Garrett
Pirie footballer injured after alleged assault
Kenneth Sawatake a noted St. Mark's footballer was treated by a doctor late at night for extensive facial injuries after an alleged assault near the Gerude and George streets intersection. He resided on Gertrude street and suffered swelling facial wounds left eye and jaw injuries and other injuries.
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Kenneth Sawatake
St. Mark's
Gerrude
George Streets
Sawatake
Gertrude Street
War Savings Certificates Next Year in Australia
Melbourne reports early next year war savings certificates will be offered to the public in two amounts, £8 and £19. The final terms are not yet determined, but the issue aims to allow moderate wage earners to participate in supporting Australia’s war effort.
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Melbourne
Austrutin
Allies Weigh New Peace Moves Amid Eurasian Turmoil
A Daily Telegraph summary notes German peace proposals hint at a broader Machiavellian plan to lure Germany toward Russia, destroy the Soviet Union, then topple the Allies with Italy and Spain. Finns appeal for help as Russians report scarce medical aid. Finlandearns world support while Germany denies arming Finland and refuels planes in Germany en route to Helsinki.
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Russia
Italy
Spain
Maginot Line
Daily Telegraph
Messinki
Finland
Leahey Nominated for Town Clerk Position
In the committee report a recommendation to appoint a new town clerk to succeed the retiring official was read. The discussion covered salary basis, proposed pay for the incoming clerk, and whether the present deputy should be appointed. The Mayor explained the wage system tied to corporate revenue, with the council weighing the obsolete method and a potential new arrangement.
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Nance Committee
Garrett
J. H. S. Leahey
Threadgolaimayor
MD. Howley
Walters
le Tay
Thresdgold
Ald
Coffey
oMeer
Gr. Dey
Metropolitan and Municipal Gounells’ Association
Preent
Mr. Garrett
Lax
Dey
Ald. Reid
Germany eyes new peace moves to rejoin League
Paris Le Journal reports Germany may relaunch a peace offensive at the League of Nations meeting. Hitler allegedly plans to reconstitute Czechoslovakia without the Sudetenland, restore Poland in Polish districts, create buffer states including White Ruthenia and East Galicia, and hold a plebiscite in Austria. Other papers say the aim is to crush Communism with Allies then turn on them with Italy and Spain. Geneva notes Nazi journalists arriving and Germany claiming no link to the Finland attack. If the Soviet exit from the League occurs, Germany would seek readmission.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Ermany
League] ‘of Nations
Parisien
le Journal
Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Sudetenland
Poland
Herr Hitler
Italy
Spain
Geneva
Germany
League of Nations
Finland
Poland Grateful for Allied Support in 100 Days
The speaker notes 100 days since a key moment and praises the Allies for not dragging Poland into risky ventures. They stress the need to gather strength without slackening, warning a dire struggle lies ahead.
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Poland
German Troops Engage as Allied Forces Hold Line
German units meet direct contact with Allied troops under French command amid limited casualties. British rifle fire signals Britain’s stance as the war nears 40 days, with analysts predicting a postponed German offensive to 1940. The Royal Navy tightens control on Germany while Russia gains leverage in the shifting strategic balance.
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London
Hiilesti
Themy
Teld Henteks
Tun
Masinot Lin
Wehling
Daily ‘Telegraph
Dominions
Royal Navy
Germany
Russia
von Ribbentrop
Finns Repel Russians as Front Devours Much Ground
Helsinki communique says Russian attacks along the Taibela River front were repulsed and Finnish air force destroyed a moving column of Russian tanks and armored cars. Fighting continued along the front except Petsamo. Finland appeals for international help while Germany denies supplying war material.
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London
Monda
Taibela River
Helsinki
Petsamo
Finland
Berlin
Joenies
Germany
Local Council Meets Amid Frank Updates And Transfers
Town council members present include Mayor Threadgold and Aldermen Davis Howley and Dey along with Drs Ryan Taylor Whelan and Walter. Reported injuries include a worker with severe facial bruising at Dwight Lloyd Smelters. a resident noted as Mr ES. Several civic and business figures travel through Pirie Junction and Melbourne offices. A minister, Rev W H Chamberlain, resumes service and resigns from Holy Trinity Thornbury. Chief changes include D G McVey taking Director General duties and Sir Harry Brown commencing final leave. Russia resumes pressure in central sector as Finns reinforce. 25 000 Russians claimed killed in first week per Swedish reports.
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Pisie Town Council
Ald
Mis Davis
Howley
Drs
Ryan
Dey
Taylor
Whelan
Walter
Hain
Font
Dwight-Lloyd
D. McVey
Postmaster
Harry Brown
Melbourne
Mr. McVey
Commonwealth Public Service Board
Post Office
Queensland
New South Wales
Daily Telegraph
Helsinki
Resaians
Jorman Herzich
Revell Strest
Cortapee
Pirie Hospital
Lai
Relian Isthmus
Itenia
Twa
Thermometer Readings Show High 86 and Morning Low 60
Yesterday s maximum reached 86 while the 24 hour period ended at 830 am recorded a low of 60. The readings reflect typical early season temperatures with no precipitation noted.
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Pirie Watersider
Increase Operates Today
Reid
Moyle
WR. E. & Garrett
Hoopers
Port Pirie
Reich
Moscow
Pravda
MR. Leahey
World
W. E. T. Green
Threadgold
Inks Manishet Mantest Hinaiy Sar
Redio
Howard Brine
Brat Creek
Edin
Huddletesse
Pine
Billy Edwards
Sydney
Atkionon Motors Lai
Pirie Junction
H. A. Johns
Campbell and Sutton Pty, Ltd
Broken Hill Arm of Grocers
Perth
W. H. Chamberlain
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Thornbury
Victoria
England
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