Redhill Line to Begin Work at Port Augusta Next Monday
Work on the Redhill Port Augusta railway will start Monday with re-sleepering of the line from Port Augusta to Stirling. The track will be widened to 4 ft 8 in via a third rail. Tender close dates, route debates, and site decisions for the break-of-gauge station remain unsettled as officials assess best routes and economies for the Commonwealth and State.
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Redhill
Port Augusta
Stirling
A. W. Lacey
G. A. Gahan
Commonwealth Commissioner of Railways
Pirie
Lacey
Port Auguste Pie
Cutt Monwealth
Aid Samte
fledhill-Pirie
Mudd
Commonwealth and State
Hudd
Pir
Lucey
Pirieau
Josal Wistt
Wandearah
Mr. Lacey
Melbourne project to widen track between Port Augusta and Stirling
A Monday start plans widening the railway track from Port Augusta to Stirling. The work will deploy 70 men for six or seven weeks and will be funded by the Australian Government.
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Melbourne
Two Air-Conditioned Carriages Planned for Tramway
The report states two air conditioned carriages will be installed on the tramway between Bart August and Kal Courtie before the end of January. Mr G A Gahan notes the project aims to upgrade dining and vehicle comfort, with a forecasted cost near 8300.
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Velbuuhne
Watisdas
Bart Augisty
Kal Courtie
G. A. Gahan
Port August
Two Children Drown After Disobeying Warning Near Pit
In Brisbane today Marjorie Osborne and her sister Jean were warned to stay away from a water pit. The two girls approached the edge, fell in, and were drowned. A geardfather or guardian figure is mentioned in connection with the event.
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Brisbane
Enogger
Marjorie Osborne
Jean
Australia to get six twin engine bombers for coast defense
Coastal Australia defence authorities announce the imminent acquisition of six twin engined bombers of the latest type for coastal defence. The bombers will be built with armor plating and machine gun compartments to protect vulnerable parts and will be equipped with engines of twenty horsepower each.
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Sydney
Australia
Iit
Jrengbers
Pirie Sizzles Under 105 Degree Heat Wave
Yesterday marked the hottest day of the summer in Pirie with a 105 degree high. Holiday crowds enjoyed fine weather for leisure, though some complaints arose about transport and outfits as the scorcher persisted despite overcast skies.
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Pirie
Ruehierdson
McGaln
Klnz
Fingirton
Brown Fingleton Open Australia With 233 Stand in Capetown Test
In Capetown the Australia British team started strongly as Brown and Fingleton added 233 for the first wicket. Australia reached 362 for eight at stumps, with Bradman contributing a rapid 128. The day was delayed by rain, and the match has two days remaining.
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Recorder
Special Cables
Capetown
Ustralia
South Africa
Brown
Fingleton
Australia
Stumps Score 8 for 362 South Australia First Innings
Partial score report from a test style match lists Ryen run out and numerous dismissals with Parker, Rigg, Gregory, Welch, Bromley among bowlers. Victoria limited, scores show Rigg, Magol, Bundries not out and others dismissed before stumps with totals events and sundries noted. Local telephonic update provides scattered figures for both teams with several players named and runs recorded.
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South Australia
Ryen
Parker
Rigg
B. Welch
C. Quin
B. Watch
Gregory - Mal
B. Richter
O. Smith
O'Connell
C Quin
Bradman
B. Bromley
Walker
Victoria
Tb.w
B. Walt O Quin
Ryan
Lee
B. Waite
BO Scaife
Magol
Australia
Fiat Fata
Fingleton
C. Wade
B. Balas
Akas Vy
Ward Uv
Water
Brown
B. Robinson
McCabe
B. Balaskas
Darling
Richardson
Lhw
B. Crisp
Chipperfield
B. Langton
Oldfield
Robertson
Grimmett
O'Reilly
Sundries
Slow Play in Sydney Stirs Weathered Cricket Crowd
Slow play in Sydney drew a dreary crowd as Alva Balaska and Wales Crisp Dutamen failed to lift the afternoon. Spectators saw Hed the HeMlees and Mitchell engaging the ball with a scoreline of 280 for Hawtives. Hynes, Fisher, and Mudge contributed modest totals as Hawtives posted a steady innings while the weather and pace of play dominated the day.
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Syun
Wales
Crisp Dutamen
Robinson
Mitchell
Wimare Heely
Queensland
Lille
Ahilvers
Andrews
Halts
Hynes
Tits ES Fisher
Tor
Hynes Fur
Heat Bites As Adelaide Feels Extreme Summer Day
A hot day in Adelaide pushes maximum temperatures to around 105 with 100.3 noted in the region. By late afternoon the heat eased slightly though the thermometer remained uncomfortable. A light westerly breeze brought relief, with vendors offering cooling drinks and treats as residents endured the lingering warmth. Weather references mention a sequence of daily readings and a gradual cooling trend into the evening.
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al- Muazh
Russia fears Japanese aggression in Mongolia
Moscow notes rising Japanese pressure in Mongolia threatens Siberian borders east of Lake Baikal. Analysts warn of possible early conflict as Japan extends influence near the East. The rapid buildup risks a widening regional crisis and disruption to rail links across Siberia, complicating postwar diplomacy.
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Japan
Mongolia
Lake Baikal
Jesa
Laly
Miysninidt
Beir Vile
Uhina
Min
Marehukun
Mon
Mainal
Siberia
Lie
Five Day Week Push In South Australia Motor Trade
An effort by the Coachmakers Federation to introduce a five day working week in South Australia may be pursued soon. The secretary, Mr A Finlay, said employers could apply for a ai day or 3 day week under the new award and be paid for 44 hours across five days. The union hopes two days off at week end, benefiting workers and the industry, with expectations of more workers this year as new car sales rise. Finlay noted desire to have both chassis and bodies built in the State.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Coachmakers' Federation
A. Finlay
Tne
Finlay
Bradman Dismissed In Shield Clash With Victoria
South Australia and Victoria clash in the Shef field Shield match as Bradman is dismissed shortly after lunch following another brisk batting display. Victoria holds a strong position with three wickets for 124 while Bradman nears a potential score record.
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Melbourne
South Australia
Victoria
Bradman
Germany seeks colonies in revived Nazi press campaign
Berlin reports say official Nazi party press urges return of former German colonies. It blames Britain and France for failures under League mandates, argues Germany could mobilize native populations, and claims colonial policy would unite Teutons with British and French missteps.
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Nazi Party
Mis
League of Nations
Germany
Britain
Fraser
Tinly
Ovina
Europe
France
Demand for Wheat Pushes Adelaide Prices Higher
Overseas strength keeps up the wheat market in Adelaide with a 1d to 3/84 rise per bushel on trucks and outport prices. An estimated state yield of 42 million bushels adds about £660,000 in value from Sd rise. Farmers, now freer to sell, respond after earlier cautious offerings. London and New South Wales sales reported at 34 and 34/44 a quarter and 30/74 a quarter respectively.
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Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Main
Australia
London
New South Wales
Local Hospital Roundup Amid New Year Moves
A string of hospital admissions and discharges is reported from Pirie and surrounding towns. Mrs Harnsley of Nepyerby discharged from Pirie Hospital. Mrs Edwards of Semite Road Vivie West left hospital yesterday. A S Shrimpton of Alpha Terrace Solomontown admitted to Pine Hospital. Agell of Gertrude Street charged from hospital yesterday. Mrs Webster of Flurener Street in Pirls Hospital Stewan yesterday. Mr Walford York Hill West admitted to Bi Timpital yesterday. Mr and Mrs Bugur Hutine travelled to Poterluriuh Street and reached Pint on New Year’s Eve for rest in Florence Street. T Sterley and Mae Sweeney of The Treasury Risdon Park returned from Pirle yesterday. Miss Elsie Bully of Venn Street Milendale returned to the west city. SH Mh parents visited Mest Avenue and returned from The Tovrae-Ate and Mpa Mebouzah at The Tetture to Parle.
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Ty Edwards
Semite Road
Vivie West
Nospital
A.S. Shrimpton
Alpha ‘Terrace
Solomontown
Pinte Hospital
Bugur Hutine
Poterluriuh
Former Piriean in plane disaster
Allan Leonard Garrett son of Pirie town clerk was aboard Imperial Airways City of Khartoum when it crashed in the Mediterranean. The 26 year old engineer had been in England with Reyrolls and was en route to Australia for a position with an English firm. He studied at Pirie High School and the University, earning a Bachelor of Engineering, and was active in tennis and Baptist church work.
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Allan Leonard Garrett
Mie —Ing
Imperial Airways
City of
Khartoum
E. E. Garrett
Pirie
Mr. Garrett
Australia
Garrett
Reyrols
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Frm
Broken Hill
Port Linevix
Pirie School
Adelaide
University
Garpelt
Adelaide Electric Supply Company
England
iReyrolls
Ite
Pirie High School
Norwood
Weeroona
Brisbane
Sp. E. Garrett
Victor Harbor
Alan
Eva May Garrett
Woodville
Mediterranean
W. Gerry Wilson
H.M.S. Brilliant
Mexandria
Pilot Tells of Accident on City of Khartoum Flight
Alexandria report recounts Pilot Wiken’s crash of the City of Khartoum after altimeter failure. Four engine loss led to a 200 foot water impact and a somersault. Pilot Wilson escaped. two passengers fled wreckage but later separated and were not seen again. He swam to a buoy at the harbor entrance and clung there unable to reach the barnacle covered frame.
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Alexandria
Acconome
Wiken
Khartoum
Wilson
Missing Paringa search for Timber vessel near Gippsland coast
Uncertain fate of the missing vessel Timber prompts a large scale hunt by land sea and air near Gippsland with sightings reported near King Island and Cape Otway. Timber also sighted near Seaspray as officials assess clues.
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Ghapsland
Estingia
Chen
King Island
Howlins
Cape Otway
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