Boy Injured Watching Tug Berthing at Queen's Wharf
Jomald Threlfall aged 11 son of L Threlfall manager of Port Pirie Savings Barn fell from edge of Queen's Wharf while watching tug Yacka berthing. He overbalanced into water, head and shoulder struck beam. bicycle fell in. Deck hand James Henry Hoits jumped in fully clothed to rescue. He was taken by motor ambulance to Port Pirie Hospital admitted to children's ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jomald Threlfall
L Threlfall
Port Pirie
The
Savings Barn of
South Australia
Queen's Wharf
James Henry Hoits
Port Pirie Hospital
Rise in Wool Prices in Sydney Market
A strong Sydney wool sale shows Meece cwools up 7 percent from December closes while medium grades and skirtings gain 4 to 5 percent. Greasy merino topped at 283d. Of 8,634 bales offered 8,399 sold at auction and 4,245 privately.
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Sydney
Train Driver‘s Vigilance Disturbs Thieves at Melbourne Station
In Victoria Park Railway Station Melbourne thieves broke in early morning but fled when a goods train driver noticed the open office door and halted the train. Police reported the door had been forced with a jemmy, and nothing of value was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victoria Park
Collingwood
Aj Jemmy
Epsom Races Dielbourne Two Year Old Handicaps Result
Long odds dominated at Epsom with Hugo winning the Three Year Old Handicap at 35 to 4 Miss Laughton won the first division of the Novice Handicap and Napur took the second division at 20 to 4 Details list two year old and three year old handicap races with runners and betting indicated Nutcracker Speech Girl Miss Laughton Napur Kalil and Donna Celesta among others shown with odds and placements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dielbourne
Epsom
Hugo
Miss Laughton
Napur
Nutcracker
Ronison
Flower of Egypt
Belling
Nutchagren
Yeoford
Sun Beauty
Son
Yin Barun
Mise Yia Barun
Secomg
Inapur
Ardino
Pooley Bridge
Women Larners Defy Controlling Body in South Australian Championship
Solomontown and Pirie clubs clash with Adelaide based bodies over hosting the 1934 South Australian Professional Women's Championship at Memorial Oval next Saturday. Controlling body formed in Adelaide includes several clubs, with Port Pirie Pedestrian Club denying any tie to Solomontown’s decision. Entries received include G Buchanan, L Harris the 1943 state champion, O Miller, A Brooks, J Markham, and Bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cldmontown Women's Athletic Club
Pirie
Memorial Oval
Adelaide
Lavi Athletic Club
Westonian Club
Enelx Cin
Strathalbyn Club
Solomontown
Athetic Club
C. Hackett
Port Pirie
Solomontown Women's Club
G. Buchanan
L. Harris
O- Miller
A. Brooks
J. Markham
Bee
Test Tennis Australia Triumphs In Third Match
Australia wins the third test against England by 3 rubbers, 145 games to 104. Quist delivers a thrilling display against England's No.4 Perry, while Wilde and Quist form a promising doubles pair as Turnbull dominates with sharp drives.
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Melbourne
England
Australia
Britain
Quist
Perry
PeWilde
Turnbulshe
Wilde
Lopman
More Money In Circulation Heavy Increase in Cheque Clearances
A surge in cheque clearances signals broader money in circulation as financial institutions report higher activity. Bank officers cite improved liquidity and consumer confidence driving the uptick in regular clearing processes across urban centers.
Losses Hit Bookmakers at Morphettville Handicaps
Bookmakers in Adelaide endured a heavy setback at Morphettville as the James Aldridge Handicap and other races produced widespread losses. Operators reported up to 1200 pounds in losses across three holiday meetings, with Meyans Lanscot and La Petite aiding Welders, while Tenterden's surge caused about a dozen bookmakers to lose on the day. A few others managed fair profits or breaks, unlike Port Adelaide where most fared poorly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Tenterden
Morphettville
Meyans
Lanscot
la Petite
Trere
Port Adelaide
Greater spending Adelaide shows bank clearings rise in 1933
Statistics of Adelaide Clearing House report 1933 cheques cleared totalled 106874 672 pounds, up 5372226 from 1932. Clearings were 15380555 pounds higher than 1931, due to Stock Exchange activity, inflation easing, Commonwealth loans and wool price rise, with confidence returning gradually. December clearings reached 9836889 pounds versus 9475165 in 1932, an increase of 664724.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Adelaide Clearing House
Stock Exchange
Commonwealth
Out for Life Kennedy Disqualified for Life at Wyong
Sydney owner-trainer P Kennedy was disqualified for life by Wyong stewards after an inquiry into an alleged strike at Hoss on Doubtful Maid in the Entoutsee Six. Stewards noted Kennedy had filed two complaints about Jockey Knox not riding best at Warwick Park and took no action there.
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Sydney
P. Kennedy
Wyong
Hoss
Doubtful Maid
Kennedy
Warwick Park
Knox Ha
Tennis doubles results with Perry Lee in Australia match
The report notes Turnbull and McGrath defeating Perry and Lee 6 1 6 4 while Hopman and Quist beat Hughes and Wilde 6 3 6 3. Turnbull and McGrath clashed with Perry and Lee amid many errors and bursts of play.
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McGrath
Perry
Lee
Turtbull
Wide
Quist
Oz. Hopman
Hughes
Wilde
Turnbull
Temperature Readings Show Warm Day Across City
Yesterday recorded a high of 92.1 degrees and a low of 62.4 degrees by 8:30 am. The steady warmth suggests a dry, sunny pattern persisting into the evening.
State funeral for late Sir Robert Gibson
The Commonwealth Government has decided to honor the late Sir Robert Gibson with a state funeral. Prime Minister Lyons will be unable to attend but will be represented by Sir Harry Lewson the Acting Postmaster General.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Robert Gibson
Lyons
Harry Lewson
Port Pirie Visitors and Departures Incle Port Eliot Holiday News
Personal arrivals and departures in Port Pirie report numerous visitors and residents staying at Barrier and Royal Exchange hotels. Notables include MMe Hortop of Seppelt and Sons, Coney of Fowler, R Harmer of AMP Society, and Ozone Theatres MD O Waterman. Several Adelaide and Ceduna residents journeyed through Pirie, with updates on hospital condition for L Edwards. Clergy couples enjoy coastal holidays at Solomontown and Glenelg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. P. Hortop
B. Seppelt and Sons
Pirie
Barrier Hotel
Coney
Fowler
L. Edwards
Port Pirie Hospital
0. M. Waterman
Ozone Theatres Limited
P. Baker
Tobacco Company of
South Australia
Iss G. Baxter
Adelaide
Royal Exchange Hotel
Mr. C. Charmes
George T. Bloomfeld
Harris Scarfe, Limited
Bowls Mier Recess Ends as Smelters Club Opens Series
After a 10 day recess the Associated Smelters Bowling Club restarts its annual rink championship tonight. The lineup lists teams and order of play with skips named for each rink as the competition resumes.
Adelaide Reopens Amid Strong New Year Trade Surge
Adelaide faced heavy gales as it reopened for a five day holiday period. Thousands of pounds circulated in early trading and hundreds of workers were hired for the New Year rush. School holidays prompted outfits for children ahead of a late month school reopening.
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Adelaide
Pirie Seamen Mission Considers Harbor Lights Guild Reform
At the April 4 meeting of the Pirie Seamen Mission committee, discussion focused on reforming the Harbor Lights Guild in connection with the institute. Archdeacon R M Tunn was tasked with calling a ladies’ meeting, with Archdeacon Dunn offering support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commie of
Worl Pirie
Harbor Lights
G. Dey
R. M. Tunn
St. Paul's
Archdeacon Dunn
Driver's Lucky Escape on Port Broughton Road
Donald Stephen Jamieson of Gilberts Street Adelaide escaped serious injury when his motor truck overturned about 20 miles from Pirie on Port Broughton road. Jamieson was alone, the steering failed suddenly and the wick turned over. The vehicle sustained only minor damage and he was unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Stephen Jamieson
Gilbert Street
Adelaide
Port Broughton Road
Pirie
Jamieson
Beach Pajamas Provokes Vicar's Propriety View in Bournemouth
Canon H L Marsh, vicar of St Peter's Bourne mouth, praises beach pyjamas calling them modest and proper while condemning the sight of exposed limbs. He argues they save Bournemouth from a revolting exhibition and likens it to a butcher's shop. The report notes over 33,000 savings associations in Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bournemouth
H. L. Marsh
St. Peter's
Women delegates gather for Australian federation conference
Adelaide hosts delegates from all states as the Australian Federation of University Women opens. Western Australia sends the largest delegation under Miss Loreice Armstrong of the Perth Geology Survey, with attendees from Brisbane Sydney Melbourne and Tasmania. Dr Ethel McLennan cannot attend and Dr Helen Mason leads South Australia with Mrs T G Osborn joining.
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Adelaide
Australian Federation of University Women’s
Western Australia
Roreice Armstrong
Geological Survey
Ln Perth
Brisbane
Bourke
Broken Hill
Bul
Melbourne University
Freda Bage
Princal
Women's College
Queensland
Ursula McConnell
America
Sydney Aeiexates
Melbourne
Marie Bentivogtia
Sydney Association
Sydnay ‘Teachers’ Training College
H. M. Sherrard
Australian Federation
Sherrard
Bliss Kathleen Me
Inerny
Sydney
Lorna Burn
Muriel Walte
Silsa Uiays Marke
Sydney Universit
Tasmania
Merle ‘Weaver
Victoria
Catherine Alexander
Bertha Keartland
Ethel Mclennan
Helen Maso
Topal Association
Delnde
T. G. Osborn
Manchester University
Adelaide University
Auditor-General Resigns Amid Age Question
Mr W E Rogers has sent in his resignation as Auditor General. The document notes age considerations and awaits approval by the Executive tomorrow. Walverigt is referenced as part of the text fragment.
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Lar
W. M. Rogers
Adelaide
W. E. Rogers
Hhis
Outright win for Victoria in Sheffield Shield clash
Victoria defeats South Australia by five wickets in Melbourne. Batting totals feature Ponsford and Bromley among key performers, while Grimmett and Fleetwood-Smith claim multiple wickets for their sides. The match ends with Victoria chasing 446 and finishing at 2 for 4 after multiple late contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
South Australis
More Batting 364 in Third Wicket Partnership
Bradman extended his season total to 1 900 runs as new aggregate records were set amid Australia’s batsmen in a display that overwhelmed bowlers. The two players combined to treat all bowlers alike scoring freely and building a high partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradman
Australia
cricket score fragment with Bradman in shaky batting
Fragmentary cricket note records Bradman at 0 for 2 and 40 runs partnership, with Allen dismissed and McGilill delivering pace. Mentions bowling, Malll over, and a long partnership of 964 with 172 minutes, but the text is garbled and not fully coherent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
C. Calpers
B. McGilwill
Bradman
Sci Malll
Inquest Held Over Fatal Car Descent at Adelaide
An inquest was opened into the deaths of Peter Carey and Miss Mary Veronica Moran after a car plunged down a sea slope near the police station. Eyewitnesses estimated the car’s descent at about 3 miles an hour, with Carey attempting to change gear during the steep pull. Funeral arrangements were set for the aunt and nephew at Catholic Le"ma kerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Tacaday
Peter Garey
Richard Arey
Healey Beach Road
Mike Bod
Peter Watu
MBE for Former Smelters Employee Kearns Honored
Commissioner Engineer William Francis Kearns of the Royal Australian Navy receives the MBE in the New Year honors for prior service including a penial study trip to England, wartime engagements, and postwar work as commissioner engineer on HMAS Canberra. Sister names appear with no further context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Francis Kearns
Royal Australian Navy
Engineer Kearns
Roseworthy
Kepunda
Willam Kearns
Hawke and Co
Port Pirie
England
Austala
Perton
A.S. Canberra
Meadames
L. G. Harris
Gladstone
W. Burrows
Walker
Villey
Grasshoppers Plague Hits Narrabri Districts
A severe grasshopper plague sweeps Narrabri districts covering many square miles. The insects are eating all greenery, threatening crops and pasture as the infestation grows rapidly in recent days.
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Sydney
Narrabri
Another Bridge Victim at Sydney Harbor Bridge
Sydney reports another fatal jumper from the Harbor Bridge. Donnald Stewart Sullivan, 46, of Petersham, leapt from the bridge and died three hours after rescue. Three men have jumped over the bridge in three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tureday
Sydney Harbor Bridge
Donnald Stewart Sullivan
Petersham
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Kalil
Briel
Huco
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Nemolis
Amazon Queen
Beanexa
Namolis
Pirie Club
Controlling Body
Turnby
Rush
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Sir Robert Gibson
R. Harmer
Australian Mutual Provident Society
J. Colbey
N. McNamara
Port Broughton
L. Barrett
H W. Barrett
A. J. Thomas
M. Futcher
C. A. McArthur
Barrier Nolet
J. Millen
Stessrs
F. Forden
A. Haldane
Orroroo
Rlchewm
Arrie i
Centra
Central Hotel
Messrs. F. Yeomans
Peterborough
Civision
C. Smith
E. O'Malley
A. T
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Harbor Lights Guild
Canon
Great Britain
Ponsford
Wkt
B. Tobia
O'Brien
B. Grimmet
Rigg
C. Nitgehke
Grimmett Dorling
B.w
B. Grimmett _ Scaife
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B. Grimmett Bromley
Barnett
Wall
Tobin
Grimmett
Collins
Nitschke
C. McCormick
Ebeling Richardson
B. Ebeling
Ryan
B. McCormick
Shepherd
O. O'Brien
B. Fleetwood-Smith
Prodwood-Smith
B. Pheel
wood-Smith
Lonergan
C. Bromley
Ironmmonger
McCormicheling
Fleetwood-Smith
Ironmonger
Darling
Cook
Ld.w
Beows
Levy
Grentam
Beneted
Ade Kipper
Yeates
Rowe
Lereon
Leeson
McGaherey
Gumble
Bren
New South Wales
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