Desperate Desert Rescue Returns Whelan and Prospector
Patrick Whelan was rescued after 14 days in the Great Victoria Desert. Pilot Baker landed a DH50 on a lake bed to reach him and, with support from two Wapiti fighters, guided all three planes back 230 miles to Forrest where the town welcomed them. Whelan, injured and desert-stained, recalled near doom and gratitude for the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest
W.A
Patrick Whelan
Victoria Desert
Baker
Prospector
Whelan
Harry
Wapitis
de Haviland
Yallen
Railway Dispute Delays Finality as Ship Arrives
Port Augusta reports no finality in railway wage negotiations between Commonwealth Railways Commissioner G A Gahan and unions, with High Court injunction potential pending legal opinion. Meanwhile the Borgestad, carrying 3,899,840 super feet of timber from British Columbia, docks at Baltic Wharf to discharge at Port Pirie for Canadian Transport Company.
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Port Augusta
G. A. Gahan
Commonwealth Railways
M. J. Murphy
Australian Workers’ Union
E. Grayndler
Sydney
High Court
Drake-Brockman
Borgestad
Baltic Wharf
British Columbia
Port Pirie
Norgestad
Canadian Transport Company of
Vancouver
Pirie
M. Robersts
Crops Destroyed by Wangaratta Fire Report
A Wangaratta district fire today destroyed hundreds of acres of wheat and grass. The blaze stretched for about three miles across the district, ending in widespread damage to farmland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wangaratta
McCALLUMS Store Brings Quality Goods at Great Prices
McCallums promotes quality over cost and highlights a wide stock variety. The ad emphasizes value and extensive selection for shoppers seeking dependable goods at affordable prices.
Demented man attacks relatives in Sydney suburb
James Joseph Dennett aged 68 fired shots at a car carrying his brother Alfred and sister-in-law Laura Dennett in Clovelly. Laura was slightly hurt. Alfred wounded. George Anthony 73 and Jane Dennett later found with their throats cut. Dennett and Doone in hospital in critical condition. police say Dennett had been suffering from hallucinations.
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Sydney
Ecoming
James Joseph Dennett
Clovelly
Alfred
Laura Dennett
Dennett
Gvoman
George Anthony
Janes Dennett
An Doone
Picture Star Contest Winners Named for Theatres and The Recorder
Three entrants correctly named all 12 stars in the Picture Star Contest. Each winner will receive ten shillings and sixpence, prize now increased to £4 4s 6d to share equally among the trio. Winners listed include Slim Summerville, Lana Wallace, Beery, Harry Langdon, Dorothy Jordan, PAREN Morley, June Collyer, Norma Shearer, Adolph Menjou, Mary Doran, Eleanor Boardman, Anita Page.
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Star Com
the Recorder
P. J. Duffy
Eighth Street
Pirie West
B. E. Millbank
Fifth Street
Jack Madigan
the Terrace
Kulen
Slim Summerville
Lana Wallace Beery
Harry Langdon
Dorothy Jordan
Paren Morley
June Collyer
Norma Shearer
Adolph Menjou
Mary Doran
Eleanor Boardman
Anita Page
Recorder
Gold Propositions Warning From Melbourne Stock Exchange Chair
Melbourne Stock Exchange chairman Rowden warned the public to resist gold mining proposition schemes without full inquiry. He noted many prospecting firms misrepresented facts, while reporting on 1932 expansion and large potential gains, and urged caution amid international efforts to halt market paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Rowden “Yehairman
Melbourne Stock Exchange
Australia
300 Men on Waterfront at Port Pirie
More than 300 men were employed on the Port Pirie waterfront yesterday as five vessels operated. The Tisnaren and Clan MacNair sailed late with wheat lead and ore while the Moses loaded lead. Wheat and coal were moved at shelvings, making it one of the busiest waterfront days in weeks with workers beyond Waterside Federation ranks.
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Port Pirie
Tisnaren
Clan MacNair
Balile
Westmoor
Moses
Waterside ‘Workers’ Federation
Illegal lottery hearing delays appeals in Melbourne
Three Commercial Travellers' Association members were fined five pounds each for taking part in an illegal lottery raised for the Lord Mayor's charity fund. Appeals will be heard by the Court of General Sessions after the law veto is removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Commercial Travellers’ Association
Lord Mayor's
Court of General Sessions
Bright start for 1933 trade improves in Adelaide and Melbourne
Brisk trading resumed on the Adelaide and Melbourne stock exchanges after the Christmas recess with higher values. Wheat prices rose by half a penny per bushel on the Adelaide market. More people buy cars boosting motor body building employment in South Australia, with further gains expected in 1933. More marriages are lifting furniture trade.
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Adelane
Adelaide
Melbourne
South Australia
Australian metal prices and market updates report
London Metal Exchange quotations for January 4 show copper and zinc declines with spot and forward prices listed, electrolytic copper and tin fluctuations noted. Silver and gold values in open market terms appear mixed as miners and dealers adjust to volatile conditions. Sir Frederic Cowen discusses music broadcasting and warns against pursuing a career unless exceptional talent exists, noting hard times for most artists.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metals Asanciation
London Metal Exchange
Mkbile
Frederic Cowen
Tragic Death of Prospector in Parched Outback Quest
Perth report details William George McLeod a 63 year old prospector who died after a 38 mile waterless trek near Ford's Creek in the Gnslow district. Constable Creagh and trackers reconstructed his frenzied search for water, noting repeated holes in parched ground and a final fall into a dry creek bed near a Government well.
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Perth
William George McLeod
Onslow
McLeod
Creagh
Jr. Connell
Sioner
Police
Western Australia
Meleod
Ford's Creek
Ashburton Downs Station
Gnslow
W. Knowles
Downs Ation
Ranstable
Harris
Hughes
Tout
Soviet "Friend" Fined For Unnamed Pamphlets
Willam Morris an unemployed motor mechanic from Adelaide was fined five pounds for delivering pamphlets without the printer's name and a further five for creating a nuisance by passing them to passersby. Police said he delivered to Abbotsford factory workers. Morris claimed to work for the Friends of the Soviet Union and said he had orders. The leaflets advertised a lecture titled They Were Headed Truth and Lies and Russia.
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Melbourne
Willam Morris
Adelaide
Collingwood Court
Morris
Abbotsford
Friends of the Soviet Union
Truth and Lies
Russia
Baby Health Train Damaged in Brinkworth Shunt
In Brinkworth during shunting today a recently opened baby health train sustained interior damage after a water truck, its brakes off, was struck by a colliding shunting engine. Sister Lapworth aboard narrowly escaped being thrown from the train.
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Adelaide
Brinkworth
Lapworth
Licensing of bookmakers urged by racing officials
Dr A V Bengon told the Betting Commission that private house bets and hostess commissions reveal illegal gambling, urging licensing to curb evils. William B Gatr and others argued licensed bookmakers would attract interstate bets and boost revenue, despite bookmakers’ ongoing operations and high daily take.
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W. B
Gatr
South Austral
Tattersalls Club
Jockey Lab
Iplalisator
Siban
Benson
South Australia
Adelaide
Dr. Benson
Wonthaggi Mine Begins Full Operation
Full operations resumed at Wonthaggi State coal mine as the full stage was employed. The mine tribunal halted holidays and a proposed Amalgamated Engineering Union stopwork meeting to protest the new award terms was deferred. Engineers continue work as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wonthaggi State
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Usmat
More Accommodation at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Melbourne housing plans expanded at the cricket ground as officials approve additional facilities to support visiting teams and spectators. The move aims to ease crowding and improve event logistics ahead of upcoming matches.
Ground Improvements At Melbourne Cricket Ground Planned
Trust and Melbourne Cricket Club push to speed up plans for improved facilities at the Melbourne Cricket Ground including new modern grand stands. The estimated cost exceeds £100,000 with a possibility of seeking government assistance from State unemployment relief funds.
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Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Trust
Melbourne Cricket Club
Voce to Rest Ankle After Recurring Trouble
English left hand bowler W. Voce will not join the team for Bendigo tomorrow and will remain in Melbourne for medical treatment. The injury previously sidelined Voce against South Australia in November.
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Melbourne
W. Voce
Bendigo
Voce
South Australia
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Ater
McCallum
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Ine
Tennett Flat
MR. Bromley
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London
Forgan
Outback
Carr
Commission
Nolatisalor
Ilegally
Tichmond Park Stud
Bert Hinkler
Austrail Way
Prests Limited
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