Runaway Trucks Create Hills Sensation in Rail Crash
A runaway fleet of 21 trucks and a guard s van left a freight train on a Mt Lofty line at 75 to 80 mph. The blaze and derailment near Upper Sturt and Long Gully destroyed wagons, killed about 200 sheep, and damaged stock and merchandise. Railways crews worked through night to clear wreckage and reroute passengers from Melbourne to Adelaide via Aldgate.
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Asouth
Upper Sturt
Tong Gully
Belair
Melbourne
Aldgate
Mie
Ullision
Aenordine T
Ort
Mt Barker
Mure New Bridge
Blands
Goodenough
Mt Tottesialon
Arash
Scv
Raiiays
Fie
Sonident
Mile End
Tallem Renue
Adelaide
Willis
Adelaida Ab
Rai
Aldcete
Aleo
Svall
Tta Sat
Uceiven
Adelaide Commercial Metal Exchange Quotation Summary
Adelaide Thursday market report lists Lmi advices and London metal quotes for copper tin zinc and electrotypes. Includes prices for six standard shipments, forward contracts, and cash terms with noted changes and shipment dates.
Fragmented OCR Note Mentions Names and Numbers
Fragmentary text references unclear names and figures such as Tad Gheesé and 934.Lo, with scattered numbers and phrases like large foat and 1/4 to 1/5. Context unreadable, no identifiable event or clear subjects to summarize.
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Peps
Tad Gheesé
Bacar
King Reports Improving Condition At Buckingham Palace
London dispatch says the King’s condition is improving with strength gaining, according to a late bulletin issued at 48 oclock tonight. Official notes indicate visible improvement and satisfaction at Buckingham Palace. The bulletin adds weakness remains and no definite diagnosis is provided, with further updates expected.
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London
Westnesday
Fia
Buckogum Palace
Mijes H
Espionage Trial In Berlin Highlights German Court
A Berlin court sentenced Captain Lomhonis, a Danish national, for espionage and conspiracy connected to nationalist group plans. Fraytila Slegenmann and others were also named in the case, with reports noting the individuals discussed attacks on the Spanish frontier and holiday travel in Germany.
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United Service
Berlin
Ariann Sénvetotrim
Lomhonis
Pienr
Fraitela Slegenmann
Nis
Sear
Germany
Anguiries
Mira Pinto Papionige
Larwood six for twenty England Bendigo
Melbourne report on a drawn match between England and Bendigo. Larwood excelled with six for twenty. Scores show first innings totals and multiple bowlers named including Hammond, Leyland, Geary, Hendren and Jaedine. The narrative notes partial innings and sundries with detailed bowling figures for both sides.
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Melbourne
England
Bordiga
Séorea
Bendigo
Gailyie
Larwood
Ed Porter
H Larjwood
Hammond
Pritchard
Moore
Tyldestey
Gantry Cook
Hendren
Gerry Freeman
Hammon
Odgers
Jaedime Maplin
Thomas
Oul Finch
Iy Laewond
Willett
Laewoud
Busbridas
Larewood Sundries
Wolalees
Ham
Mond
Leyland
Geary
Jaedine
Chapman
England and Victoria Tennis Match Report from Melbourne
International tennis updates from Melbourne describe England and Victoria matches with scattered results. Players Wiggs and O Hara from Britain, and Austin and Hayes from Victoria, are noted in partial sets and scores amid chaotic OCR text.
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Melbourne
Britain
Wiggs
Britany
O'Hara
Austin
Richie
Hayes
Tain
Vietela
Mibber
Ms Gst
Hawkes
Gersiers
Offa
Death of Anglican Archbishop in Melbourne
Melbourne report records the sudden death of the Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne on Thursday night as authorities note the abrupt passing in a metropolitan setting.
Death of YAM GA Leader Reported in London
Fragmentary OCR notes report the death of Howard Williams, son of a founder of the YM A group in London. Details are unclear and garbled, but indicate an obituary notice in a local record.
Pirie Water Supply Visit to Reservoirs
A delegation from the Committee of Public Works led by M. McIntosh inspected adjacent reservoirs and discussed upgrading storage capacity and intake channels. They visited Welstinby and the Gorge, noted leakage and consumption issues, and urged more measures to conserve water, boost storage, and extend supply to settlers and nearby districts.
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Pirie
Mjorning
Conmis Louse of Public Works
An- M. McIntosh
Leé. Perl
Pegentard
Lyis Hallyaitre
Med
Fite Germ
MLP
A Wobasey
Bellamy ‘Hydeautiond Binger
de Welth Ward
Av 1
Grean
Whytnebr
Cryn al” Brook
Ung
Ife
J.B. Shuiniak
Selahaby
Hill
Lieparis
Siest
Welstinby Reservoir
Mede
Jira
Hiam
Wiscountey
Nelshaby Dan
Gvisih Sas Alao
Lawe
Daywahy
Jaovrie
Syaler
Tomktoos
Telowie
Meir
Iuginesr
Eiter
Myl
Raraota
Full
Oul Wepsusey
Byrd Expedition Discovers New Cape and Whales Bay
The Byrd expedition reports discovery near the Bay of Whales on the western side, naming a cape in honor of a late commander. The party, supported by dog teams and a six mile haul, notes the harbor’s sheltering features and distance to Little America base two to seven miles inland.
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Byrd
Pingy Bennett
Jobe -Hodeves
Bay of Whales
Little America
Australian Arbitration System Under Fire by Austrian Union
An Austrian Workers' Union statement attacks the Australian arbitration system, arguing it undermines workers and blocks progress. It claims government labour laws restrain industrial relations while noting Australia’s unique approach has reduced exploitation, urging a shift toward Britain’s model amid high unemployment and broader economic woes.
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Ilbourny
Omedus
Austrian Workers' Union
Takil
Wynues
Australia
Norp
Lwast
Meabees Grits Commission
Great Britain
Fire ravage hits Victoria towns amid fears of spread
Turmoil after strong bush fires lash parts of Victoria near Melbourne on Thursday. Widespread damage reported in Belgrave area and surrounding towns as residents combat blazes through the night. Authorities warn of continuing risk and urge vigilance as crews work to protect homes and livestock.
Orbost Town Faces Dangers From Heavy Rains In Boistmndal Province
District residents rush to save Orbost as floodwaters and mudslides threaten telephones and taps, with critical access cut off by collapsing roads and rising rivers. Emergency crews coordinate to preserve life and property amidst chaotic weather.
Sydney Outbreaks Reported Amid Bush and Grass Fires
A large number of bush and grass fires were reported to Sydney metro police brigades today but the outbreaks were not serious as they were distinguished before. In some districts the position remains serious while many fires have been brought under control.
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Sydney
Thurcaay
Rie- Metro
Court halts noisy jazz band at Melbourne Esplanade
Mr Justice MacParlane rules to restrain the Slo Koda Esplanade Theatres from using its premises as a place of public entertainment. An injunction to halt the band was granted with a undertaking to withdraw permanently.
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Melbourne
MacParlane
Jaks
Hichard- Games
Grant
Asiiy Court
Java
Honor Sdjoun
Railway Gauges Australia Link to East and West
The Minister of Lands Mr Ball spoke in Sydney on the Economic Commission's recommendations. He stressed the importance of enrolling plans to link eastern and western positions by completing the 4 ft 8 1/2 in gauge section from Broken Hill to Port Augusta. A seamless gauge connection would replace the present route, creating a continuous standard gauge from coast to coast.
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Vatmole
Hail
Ang
Hill
Barunes
Célientiaison
Uarth-ta Pirlé
Yorke Teniisivn
Sydney
Mr. Ball
Wale
Economic Commission
Woman Wanderer Starved After Five Day Trek
Five days without food ends for July Blandford after wandering from Bendigo. She disappeared from a bar home on Friday night and was found twelve miles away in a collapsed state by passersby. She wore odd clothing and could not explain her journey and lack of food since leaving.
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Blandford
Benigo
Bendiga
General Booth and Army Council Debates Succession Plan
The Daily Mail reports on Gen eral Booth facing a council review of succession powers. Evangeline Booth and Camilla Booth are named in a shakeup linked to the Army constitution. A meeting adjourned amid questions about sending a deputation to China and the leadership’s direction at Sunbury Court.
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United “Service
London
Svednestisy
Daily Nail
Sommudiane
Ussion
Hs Gouneil
Latior -Thom
Booth
Couneil
Internatlimal
Acoms
sWulicien
ACHR
Figemshianeun
Gomel
Ito Los
Reaumé
Sunbury Court
Daily Mail
Phar Maclettey
Bla Heatin
Corneli Sie
Fruitle ss: Summons in Melbourne City Dispute
Magistrate jests as Millsne seeks two summonses against Melbourne City Council employee Me. O’Moaly. O’Toole Tad tries to remove surveys. Street scene noted with snark as Mr Millane objects, asking about service. Court records show a summons against O’Teale Tulfe, Me M. nefinsed. A demand to sign summons ends with insolent banter about law books.
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Melbourne
Hlf
Millsne
Omoaly
Millane
False Pretences Case In Adelaide District
Thursday in Builth a nurse named Joss was remanded on charges of false pretences. She allegedly obtained toilet items from Miller Andateon's by deception. Bail set at £400 with two sureties of £250 each. Prosecutor said investigations involve about £209 to £200 among six or seven friends.
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Adelaide
Bolloe
Pau -Chargy
Hsylae
Miler Andateon
Sydney Water Supply Record Shows Daily Water Use
Daily consumption in the metropolitan area reached 13 244 000 gallons setting a record. Water sales in some suburbs were disrupted and in one area price was quoted as a shilling per billycen.
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Sydney
Woman Fatally Injured in Glenelg Tramway Collision
An inquest in Adelaide investigates the December accident in Glenelg that killed Mary Wannan Evans. The tramway collision with a horse tram and a bus is examined for cause. Witnesses describe the fatal injuries and the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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Adrlaide
oThiroday
Mathews
lGissighint Gocanery
Mary Wannan Eyans
Hervestine Tramway
Glenelg
Adaitentat
Watchman applicants total 563 in Adelaide area
In Adelaide on Thursday Willen applications were called by Godsbrough Mort and Co. At The Park Adelaide shire the response was stageards. Altogether 563 applications were received with representation from parts of the State in the list.
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Adelaide
Willen
Oply
Godsbrough, Mort & Co. Zor
Yentehman
the Park
Plans for Future Boxing Star Jack Dimpsay
A distorted report from New York outlines boxing plans surrounding Jack Dimpsay as he prepares for a September bout. The piece hints at a decade of career changes and mentions rivalries and potential title contention, though OCR errors obscure specifics.
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United -Sarvien
New
York
Wedaredis
Jack Dimpsay
Jess Wittarde
Thal Toy Seine
Iting-Sharkos
Svil- Ineet
Weather report from Sydney paints scorching day
Still hot in Sydney as temperatures soar. The day records a peak around 35.9 degrees Celsius by early afternoon, with humidity making conditions unbearable.
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Sydney
Phureday
Iwkensthe Hs Uy
Tex Rickard estate and tribute notes in United Services
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an estate valued at about 100000 pounds tied to Tex Rickard in a United Services context. Mentions a possible obituary or tribute with carnations and a last year wall street angle. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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United Services
Dew
Thursany
Tos
Hickard
Wall Street
Tremendousrerand
Étlendia Histuriaral
PME
Decree Targets Motorists in New Rig Crackdown
A crippled garbled notice reports a decree ordering arrest of motorists for smoking and other offenses with prison terms and penalties. It cites General De Antyéra and assigns six year minimums for certain injuries, while denouncing leniency and outlining enforcement.
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de Antvéra
Silion
Rail Motor Mishap Injures Several in Collision
A rail motor accident last night left several injured. Major injuries included a patient with a leg amputation above the knee and another with fractured ribs and internal injuries. Passengers praised the crew for calm conduct and prompt actions as the train derailed and overturned, with officials investigating the cause and assessing damage to the county line.
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Meginlanes Muunsdar
Traifwice
Ars
Sean Laverton
Arivois
Counly
Ace
Usmenito
D'Sagvier
Winnifeed Phillips
Increased Freight Rates Stir Melbourne Trade Clash
A Melbourne gathering of port interests and shipowners debated a potential ten percent freight rate rise. Speakers argued higher charges would pressure Britain and Austral nations, while port workers and merchants urged government restraint. The meeting noted possible consulting actions and warned of protests if rates rise further.
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Melbourne
Alea
Britain
Austral
Euncos
Aversa Shipping
Oirtte
Fardens
Coe
Bonzer Chap Lord Mayor Hosts Youth Reception
At a reception by the Lord Mayor at the Melbourne hall 470 young Australia Tongue Boys from New South Wales and Queensland made short work of 500 cakes and 44 horses of werdless. The Lord Mayor Councillor justified the praise.
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Medbourne
Phuryitay
Melhoute
New South Wales
Queensland
Justo
Nocturnal Miscreant Attacks Women in Melbourne
In Melbourne districts Glen Wwig and Malvern alarmed by a man attacking women including Tonely sanien Atight. A severe blow left aniline injured as police investigate a spovieß of attacks on women in Cohung and Es sindon districts, with tenors revolved by authorities.
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Glen Twig
Malvern
Tates Olin
Mis Ieush
Ran Attay
Almirant Lask
Cohung
Essindon
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