Abnormal Rain Floods Pirie Streets
The heaviest rain in 15 years drenched Pirie yesterday with 177 points at the Post Office between 4 and 6.30 pm. Streets flooded, footpaths disappeared, and shops faced rising waters as waters rose 20 ft wide in main thoroughfares. Residents and volunteers ferried pedestrians across plank bridges while motorists were assisted, and panicked scenes affected Ellen Street and The Terrace.
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Pirie
Ellenstree
Customs House
J. A. Murs
TA. Waterman
Malmus
Amit Sockx
Jie Thremen
Alexander Street
Ellen Street
J. Mills
Mayal Automobile Assocation Gable
Ellen
Florence Street
Norman
David Atreets
Memorial
1921 Floods and Town Isolation Report
Fragmentary notes recount 1921 flood impacts in Pirie and surrounding areas. The Recorder entries for 1921 list daily tolls and rainfall, describe washouts that isolated the town, banks affected by flood damage, and trains disrupted by washaways as water approached within two miles.
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Maren
Pirie
Broughton
Unnamed heavy rain floods local creeks near Beetalon
Heavy rainfall noted at Me. WP. Fradd's farm near Beetalon Reservoir, 211 points recorded by 6 pm. Crystal Brook Creek overflowed its banks while nearby waterways like Grystse Brook were expected to rise later in the evening. Several Keelaloo district gauges reported about 30 points.
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Fradd
Beetalon Reservoir
Crystal Brook Creek
Grystse Brook Creek
Patrliy
Keelaloo
Mie
Bes
Small Registration at Crystal Brook Delayed Rainfall Report
A partial weather notice notes Crystal Brook and Seahill saw light rain with some heavier showers in parts of the district. At Glastone a slower shower yielded just over 20 points, while roads largely avoided flooding despite earlier week rains.
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Crystal Krunk
Seahill
Glastone
Scouts Camp Visit Notes In Muddled Report
A garbled report describes a Scouts camp encounter with Max Nolan visiting after a rain event. It mentions a lack of rain at the city and notes someone named Mr. Badge was informed there was no heavy wind or rain to end the day. details remain unclear.
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Telowin Creeh
Max Nolan
Badge
R A A Guide Busy Many Motorists in Trouble
The article describes widespread motorist difficulties and warnings issued by Lionel Mills and Hayat Nutoniupite Associated Advisories. It notes travel delays and cautions for readers planning trips, with further guidance anticipated in coming days. The piece references Port Augusta and upcoming advisories affecting travel.
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Lionel Mills
Hayat Nutoniupite
Apsueialion
Rowone
Port Augusta
Eurther
Flooding Lingers in Warnertown After Steady Rain
Steady rain at Warnertown floods persist as Willow Creek overflows and roads wash away. Local farms near Warnertown report damage with streams breaching banks while residents fear renewed flooding as further showers threaten the town. Officials note the event follows a pattern of recurrent floods, with residents uneasy about lasting inundation.
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Flinders Hest
Boon for Fruit Growers Highlighted in Pirie Remarks
Woodlands resident Hal Herai voiced optimism for fruit growers noting a potential boon. He cited gauge and shower conditions, predicting a strong harvest with hope for the best since 1927.
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Woodlands
Pirie
Yeserday
Hal Herai
Samson
Peterborough Train Delay Affects Commuters
A Peterborough rail service faced delays causing disruption to morning commuters. Service notes indicate some trains ran late with limited alternative arrangements in place for affected travelers. Local transport officials urged patience while delays were investigated and resolved.
Baroota Creek Floods After Heavy Rainfall
Severe floods hit Baroota Creek and Barwula Creek after a heavy shower between 3 and 7.30 pm. Water surged rapidly over low-lying land and properties, flooding the Gorge Creek area and causing widespread saturation of the ground. Local observers reported rapid Hooding of the Gorge Creek and unprecedented flood levels in recent years.
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AML
Bark Germent
Farlier
Lula
Messrs. C. L. Breaubiear
Maxwill
Barwula
Weather notes from Wandearah and Telowie readings
Reports from Wandearah and Telowie describe rainfall totals around 22 inches in a period, with observers noting continued wet conditions along the coast. A. Fuller reports similar amounts two miles south, and Tasmanian or Pirie district sources forecast further showers, with a tank and creek flows described as strong in parts.
Loans to Allies Tied to Morgan Co During War Years
Washington Friday figures before the Senate Munitions Investigating Committee show J P Morgan and Co handled 1 544 million dollars in loans for the Allies between 1915 and 1917 chiefly for Britain and France.
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Washington
Gures
Senate
J. P. Morgan and Co
Britain
France
John Gilbert Dead In Hollywood Star Dies
Hollywood mourns actor John Gilbert once famed for silent and talking pictures. The aging star, wedded four times, died after a long career marked by notable roles including Queen Christina and associations with Greta Garbo.
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Hollywood
UN Gilbert
John Gilbert
Tithing Pictures
Gelert
Pirie
Greta Harboe
Wool Textiles Rally for Campaign as Demand Soars
British wool textile firms push for a broader use campaign amid a surge in orders unseen since the postwar boom. Factories run round the clock to meet demand while other fabric makers boost advertising. The trade notes wool faces competition and urges clear messaging on benefits and price.
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London
Osers
Ite
Wool publicity drive urged by British Lord in Melbourne
Lord Barnaby, speaking in Melbourne, urged Australian woolgrowers to unite for a public campaigns and publicity for wool. He cited past earnings and argued for coordinated overseas publicity with dominions while backing wool research and crossbreed trials.
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Melbourne
Lord Barnaby
Australia
Durie
Ausralia
Lord Barnby
Dominions
Wehmen
Wool Industries Research
Dell
Migration renewal and restrictions discussed by Paterson
The article reports Mr Paterson's remarks on migration policy amid renewal debates. He notes the Commonwealth aims to avoid large scale migration from Britain while considering limited flows and a possible migration plant to send youths to Australia for work.
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Paterson
Mbaister
Fertin
It Ee
Miei Thealter
Iit
Britain
Australia
Driver Sent for Trial in Fatal Donnybrook Dragging Incident
An inquest into the death of Francis Lovell of South Yarra, aged 47, who was dragged for over a mile after catching onto a passing motor truck near Donnybrook on December 16, found Hewitt Edwin James Smith of Yea, the truck driver, committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter or similar, with evidence indicating driver error and vehicle swerving as the fatal event occurred.
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Melbourne
Francis Lovell
South Yarra
Donnybrook
D. Geant
Hewitt Edwin James Smith
Yea
Lovell
Hae Tone
Pettestri
Marthye Hwe
RMON
Haynes
Lawes push for early session to tackle regu lative agenda
Adelaide Friday reports MPs split on resuming Parliament before August. Some favor an early session to push critical works and regulatory measures, while others warn against rushing without full consultation. Opposition leaders stress parliamentary courtesy and broad consultation before any move.
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A. W. Lawes
Uhak
Reetason
Opposit Legislative Council
Nemier
Public Works
Hull
Cindon
Birkentewl
Kant Penhlin
Npeeliat
Sensian
Thermometer Reading Yesterday Ends with Warm Night
The report records yesterday's high at 8.5 and the low for the 24 hour period ending at 6 30 am at 64. The data reflects a mild temperature range with no further weather details provided.
London metal market quotes mixed on London exchanges
Australian Mines and Metals Association reports London Metal Exchange quotations with copper and zinc down while tin and lead show declines. Standard spot copper falls, three month copper down, zinc and tin show lower prices, gold open market down slightly amid uncertain demand.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metals
London Metal
Discharges Granted in Bankruptcy Case for Cronin Couple
Acting Judge Haslam in the Bankruptcy Court granted discharges to farmer John Joseph Cronin of Wadinnz and his wife Emma Agnes Cronin but suspended the husband's discharge for six months citing unsatisfactory conduct. The estate was sequestrated last February in the bank's petition. The couple faced larceny accusations over wheat proceeds, with a prior imprisonment of the husband and a fine for the wife, who now faces potential conditional discharge. The scene includes creditors and the Farmers Assistance Board, with details of preferential creditors and potential dividends for unsecured creditors. The matter involves the bank, receivers, and inquiries into conduct linked to wheat proceeds and farm assets.
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Adelaid Tiday
John Joseph Cronin
Wadinnz
Emma Agnes Cronin
Haslam
Wis Honor
Bank Hipls
Farmers Assistance Board
Cronin
Rersons
Mr. Hague
Banks
Hawcere
Personal notes from Whyalla and Pirie Hospital entries
A garbled local column reports multiple remissions and hospital transfers involving Whyalla and Pirie Hospital. Names include Mr Bo Mavelbere, Mrs B Burnsley, Nurse S Davis, and Miss Evy with Master Tun Pink. Also lists mail passengers between Adelaide Pirie and Whyalla and several travelers.
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Bo Mavelbere
Whyalla
Pirie Hospital
M. Harvey
Telowlesmyale
Pirie Hyspital
B. Burnsley
Nappeeby
S. Davis
Miss Evy
Master Tun Pink
Peterborough
Ot Berryminoth
Ain Mail
Adelaide
Pirie
BL Bolt
Miss Taerold
Whyalki
Whyatla
Pine Menges
C. de. Davies
BL Travelberg
A. W. Maraand
Ti. Burgess
Abyssinians Regain Ground In 4000 Square Miles Lost By Italy
From Deasie comes news that Abyssinians recaptured Tembein Province and advanced to reclaim about 1500 square miles, boosting total regain since the offensive began three weeks ago to nearly 4000. Italian communications between Makalle and Adowa are in peril as rains turn roads to mud. Mussolini seeks a face-saving peace, while deserters flee to neutral states. Reports also note Italians held 200 prisoners in Bavaria with 3000 others in barracks and en route.
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Deasie
Tembein
Makalle
Adowa
Philna
Duce
League of Nations
Italians Deny Reports On Conflicts And Mutiny
Italians deny reports from London of contradictions including claims about polsol use. They rebut bombing claims of an Egyptian Red Goose unit at Dagabuhr and the Abyssinian attacks on Tembien. They also deny a mutiny at Merwie and other clashes.
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London
Thik
Dagabuhr
Tembien
Merwie
Crane Collapse Harrows Romble Street Building Site
A crane toppled at John Martin & Co in Romble Street causing a large debris shower but no injuries. Weakened by a hawser removal and crane misalignment, the mast and jib failed, smashing windows and tearing verandah roofs as workers arrived at 7 am. An inspector will report to the Minister of Industry.
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Adelaide
John Martin & Co
Lin's
New Building
Romble Street
Serane
W. Fricker
Twick Lee
Mungwer Huldh
Oregon
Toms
Westrett
Seeran
Seaffaitings de
Ironworkers to Discuss Union Amalgamation Meeting
ADELAIDE Friday the Federated Ironworkers' Association will meet at 2 30 p m on Sunday to consider the proposed amalgamation with the Amalgamated Engineering Union. Members are urged to attend to discuss financial terms and implications.
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Adelaide
Federated
Tronworkers’ Association
Amalgamated —Engineering Union Alt
Set
Boy Overboard Rescue Near Port Vincent
Friday at Port Vincent Jake Rudall son of Mr Rudall was knocked overboard by the yacht Doris two miles from shore. Two crewmen dived in to aid but it took 15 minutes to reach the swimmers. He escaped severe injury though shaken. Large sharks have been seen and caught nearby.
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Port Vincent
Jake Rudall
Mtr Ros
Abyssinian Forces Report Allied Wins Near Dolo
In Addis Ababa reports claim Abyssinian troops advanced north of Dolo early month. They allegedly routed Italian forces, surprised a company, captured weapons and a wireless plant, and killed officers and Askaris in combat.
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Addis Ababa
Dole
Portalke
Tialiam Edilor
Aig
Askaris
Alleged Spy Case Stirs London Over Doctor Gorts Arrest
In London authorities detain a German doctor named Gorts on espionage related charges, drawing attention to a broader spy probe. Records point to a figure nicknamed Cabien as part of the alleged ring, with investigators pursuing remaining leads.
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Cabien
London
Dr. Gorts
British miners renew negotiations over wage demand
British coal miners deferred strike notices as negotiations with owners continue. The National Union of Miners delayed meeting until after talks with colliery owners to secure a wage advance. Owners seek higher coal prices from large-scale consumers to fund potential raises, with details to be announced to union leaders.
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Recorder
London
Linewners’ Federation
Minera
Victorian finance deficit rises for first half year
The Victorian Treasury reports a deficit of £2,007,452 for the first half of the financial year, up from £1,794,274 a year earlier. The increase stems from lower general account revenue and resumed salary cuts to public servants, with expenditures £586,508 higher and revenue £73,330 higher than 1985’s corresponding period.
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Melbourne
Victorian ‘Treasury
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