Floods Make East West Line Impassable at Kalgoorlie
Heavy rains cut power and fuel supplies as floods isolate Kalgoorlie and surrounding mines. Rail traffic halted, the East-West line blocked by washaways, passengers stranded near Karongi, and food for the stranded on board dwindling. Mines suspended and transport at a standstill with silted roads and flooded rail corridors.
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Karonic
Cox
Alangside
Laverton
Lake View
Star
Ezronie
Kalgoorlie
Commonwealth Railway
Jowre
Two Fleeing Convicts Wounded In Escape Attempt
In Sam Sranrisea Bay, two convicts were shot and wounded during a desperate escape from Sleatrax Prison. Authorities captured all fleeing men as a patrol closed in near the water’s edge after they left confinement. One reported casualty was Arthur Burker, an Aldbapper from the Aremer boy in January 1935, who died.
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Francisco
Jews Ordered Out of Italy Eye Global Colony Plan
A committee of foreign Jews in Italy reports to the British Embassy seeking permission to form a self supporting colony in Australia or Canada. About 8 000 to 10 000 Jews from Austria Germany Poland and Hungary would be moved before March 12 to ease an expulsion burden on the host country.
Fire in Pirie Bottle Store Causes Damage
A fire at Pirie Bottle Store in Beach Thad, Pirin Bottlers, damaged the cooling plant and a corner of the bullring. Pirie Fire Brigade saved the shop. proprietor J Rowan was absent. Brother Fr Rowan estimated damages around £450, with no business disruption. Det J Slinger reported summons at 2.90 a.m. and firefighters prevented wider outbreak.
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Alfire
Pirin
Pirie Fire Brigade
J. Rowan
Recorder
Fr. Rowan
Det
J. Slinger
Collision on the Terrace Causes Car and Lorry Damage
An afternoon collision on The Terrace near Federal Hale involved a car driven by Mr. PF Hosking and a Wes Mayle Co lorry driven by Bert Lydeamore. The radiate and bonnet of the car were pushed out of alignment while the lorry sustained minor damage beyond its number plate.
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Federal Hale
Terrace
PF. ¢. Hosking
Bert Lydeamore
Wes, Mayle Co
Gulf Tourists Arrive as Vessel From Pirie Reaches
Passengers and dozens of named individuals prepare to join the vessel this afternoon after the Pirie to Adelaide passage. The group includes Mrs Sheridan, Mrs Pointon, Mrs Barber and Master Barber for Port Lincoln and Port Adelaide travelers Miss Holmes and Miss Pointan among others.
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Pirie
J. T. Sheridan
Port Lincoln
D. Pointon
Port Adelside
T. D. Barber
D. Barber
K. Holmes
J. Holmes
M. Pointan
Port Adelaide
Local Notables and relocations in Pirie district
Mr Wreford secretary of G and R Wills and Co returns to Adelaide after a holiday in the eastern states with his wife. Mr W H Fashie admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward. Mr R H Bristow Smith appointed clerk and overseer of Laura District Council at Port Elliot. numerous local posts and relations noted. Constable A W G Harrison and family holidaying with Mrs Harrison's parents G Grewar of Pine West.
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Mr. Wreford
G. and R. Wills and Co
Pirie
Adelaide
Royal Exchange Hotel
E. S. Rate
Commaneesith Hailways
Port Augusts
W. H. Fasrlie
Queen Street
Pirie Hospital
RH. Bristow Smith
Laura District Council
Port Elliot
Leura
Smith
MJ. Hunn
Union Bank
Laura
Laura Jockey Club
G. W. Smith
Laurs
M. McCormick
Manom. Street
Pirie How
Ew, Golding
Goode Road
Pirie West
AW. G. Harrison
Glenele
Harrison
Sect Mix G. Grewar
Third Street
Pine West
Constable Harrion
South Australia Wildfires Ravage Towns and Farmlands
Outbreaks across Victoria New South Wales and the Federal Capital Territory cause extensive damage estimated at five million pounds nationwide with South Australia alone reporting about 750 000 pounds in losses. Fires strike Glen Osmond Adelaide Hills Mount Barker Meadows Echunga Jupiter's Creek and surrounding districts destroying homes fences hay and livestock as hundreds of volunteers battle to contain blazes and rescue residents including families from burning properties.
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Adelaide
Victoria
New South Wales
Federal Capital Territory
South Australia
Norea
Glen Osmond
Adelaide Hills
Prospect Hill
Meadows
Crafers
Mount ‘Barker
Piccadilly
Uraidla
Silver Take
Mylor
Brea
Mount Backer
Balharian
Junga
Jupiter's Creek
Four Year Old Burned to Death in Forest Fire
A mother in Penola fled with her four year old son through the forest as a blaze from the Lake Mundy district swept across 15 square miles of pines. Firefighters saved most buildings, but livestock and sheds were destroyed. Widespread damage reported from Wandilo to the Victorian border with rumors of missing persons, while rail service delayed by the fire.
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Ares
James Wheir
Lake Mundi
McGinty
Chibhouse
Penola
Field
Jupiter's Creel
Strathalbyn
Gov | Racecourse
Casterton Road
Lyons
Victoria
Mount
Kersbrook
Gambley
A. Galway
C.J. Symonds
W. Checker
Wandilo
Mount Gambier
H. Weincks
Mulroney
A Waters
Rain Douses Mount Lofty Fires In Adelaide
Heavy intermittent rain throughout Sunday finally extinguished bushfires in the Mount Lofty Ranges. Forecasters calm fears of a fresh outbreak as downpours continue into the night, easing tension in Adelaide after days of vigilance.
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Adelaide
Mount Lofty Ranges
Rebel forces push 20 miles in Catalonia offensive
Australian Associated Press reports Irish Nationalist rebels making the day’s most successful advance with over twenty miles gained. They now reportedly control the River Elba region as about one hundred thousand troops sweep toward Tarragona along three roads.
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London
Sundey
Barcelona
Elba
Tarragona
Bombay Police Arrest Australian Suspect in Conspiracy Plot
Australian man Woolcott Forhea detained in Bombay after a Hamburg court report links him to a conspiracy involving junior officials at various companies. Authorities say he was aboard the RAS Stratheaver when arrested following orders from Sydney.
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Australian Associated Press
Bombay
Ordiner
Sydney
Indiam Tulle
Town Woolcott Forhea
RAS
Stratheaver
Hamburg
New Wheat Market Steady Amid Overseas Easiness
Easiness in overseas markets keeps Wheat prices steady in Adelaide on Sunday with old crop at 2/14 and new at 2/23 per bushel. A 400 ton shipment from South Australia to Liverpool traded at £13 per quarter while Argentine shippers offered Liverpool wheat as hedges amid Chicago’s market drag from heavy securities and winter rain.
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Adelaide
South Australis
Tredinnick
Liverpool
C.'W. Anderson
Changes in Pirie Weather and Two Centuries More
Weather notes from Pirie describe two recent changes in wind and heat, with temperatures reaching 107 and a late violent west gale. A house frame on The Terrace collapsed, blinds and aerials damaged, and a storm with rain and thunder followed. Saturday night saw four points fall and rainfall insufficient to register yesterday.
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Pirie
Tha Terrace
Maturdly
Pirie and District Teatling Club
Memorial Oval
Ellen and
Alexander Streets
Century ends with storm and wind lash town
A severe windstorm disrupted a town, lifting papers toward Ellen and Alexander streets and tearing blinds at Barrier Hotel. Dust roared through streets, forcing evacuations as a three story hotel shed debris and a yacht struggled at its moorings while a tall umpire’s seat toppled at Nallway Tennis Courts.
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Barrier Hotel
Sero
M Federal Dock
BLAS
Nallway
Ruta
London metal quotations drift with modest gains
Latest official London metal quotations show copper and tin advancing in spot and forward contracts. Lead, zinc, and silver ease slightly in cash and forward markets while gold opens higher. values are given per ton or ounce with small percentage changes.
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Adelaide
London
Promising Lawyer M H Besanko Drowned at Seacliff
Tribute from S J Warrecht praises the late M H Besanko a promising young lawyer who died while bathing at Seacliff. He served in the Crown Solicitor's Office and had recently visited Pirie. Besanko 27 married three months ago to Mrs J F Besanko of Wallaroo Mines.
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M. H. Besanko
Seacliff
S.J. Warret
Pire
Crown Solicitor's Office
Hesanko
Warren
Besanke
Me J. FL Besanke
Wallaroo Mines
Wallaroo
Nea
Radiut Memorial High School
Council Inspects Aerodrome and Plans Report
City officials visited the airport to review its condition and estimate new costs. W H Theeadgold said A A W Alello would prepare a joint report with Spenser Gulf Aero Chile and aim to submit to Sen Metany soon.
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McLeay
Downen
Chin Snonthy
W. H. Theeadgold
Pirie Town
Threndold
Debelle
Fe Alyence
Roald
Cra
Warman
Ryan
Banking Nationalisation Expected in New Zealand
Wellington papers report that New Zealand banking legislation is likely to nationalise the sector. Observers foresee government move soon, with the Ladlie Bank and other lenders possibly brought under state control as political action intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Whelmgton
East West Due at Dnkght in Heavy Rains
Torrential rains hit Kalgoorlie delaying services as the 9.30 p.m. express from Piste umetion is cancelled. South Australia reports centuries of heat setback the trans-Australian link, with officials arranging a special service tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalgoorile
South Australia
Pisteumetion
Cartata Tae
Adelaide Temperatures and Train Delays Report
Adelaide temperatures recorded 87.7 Sunday and 99.6 Saturday. Two westbound expresses delayed at Kalgoorlie end of the Commonwealth line in addition to a Friday schedule. A third train was due to arrive at 2.53 p.m. on Friday. The second train may not reach Adelaide until Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalenorlie
Kalgoorlie
Jonay
Collapse of Tarstp structure likened to packed cards
The framework of a home dems project collapsed today as wind lifted the rear section of a partly built structure, causing the tents to slide forward. Damaged lumber littered the site while volunteers cleared the debris within thirty minutes, leaving most timber reusable.
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Tea Front
Campers Attend Island Outing For Juvenile Group
An advance party and main group of twenty AG A junior boys from Pie Young Sien’s Christian Ancientment camped on an island. Campers, led by Mr Barber and others, are organized into Emu Eas and Gurton groups. They compete in cleanliness, crate handling, table setup, equipment wash bowls and appearance. Each evening after meals the boys receive an Honor presentation and an inspirational talk.
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Mi Well
Tieppy
Sae
Cee Fae Omer
Young Sien
Cristian
Renge Erdin
Au Ta
Rever
Shamepton
Mr. Barber
Pirke Oo Sriiy
Mra. A. BL
Ucennee
Gurton
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Coolgardie
Wince & A.m
Onely Warburton Ranges
South Wales
Warbarton Ranges
Wilusa
Misson
Western
Australia
Warburton
Mission
der Weber ‘Weebo Station
Lawhers
Kurrawang
Pimlott
W. J
the House of Good
Mary-Else Street
Italy
Canada
Pirie Bottle Store
Motorship
Moontain Pirie Today
J. Flitcroft
G. Tregonsing
M. Potter
O. Saint
R. Drage
Com A. Knight
S.W. Freeman
K Gunn
A. Callinga
W. F. Furlon
J. A. Ward
J.maunsell
H. W. Jackson
AC. Warmsey
F. Fisher
A. Bullock
A.D. Abbott
AG. Phillipe
DJ. Barrett
W. Thomas
Turner
G. Good
N. Pengilly
J. Hoare
GO. Baillieu
R Mitchell
R. Coote
J. ‘Oliphant
C. Brunell
R. Winter
J. Gould
C. Bailes CM
Nash
J. Byrne
J. ‘O'Malley
J. Slater
G. Grove
J. Schwer
Kolt
Bo Schwerknit
Pasengers
Haye
Mount Lofty Range
Echungs
Beg Wilon
Echunga
Jupiter's
Kuttpa
F. Challis
Clarke
Josiah Symon
National Safety Council
Voluntry Aid Detachment
J. Dul
Ind
Samarday
Maxkemms
Jon Tenn
Pine
Ren
London Metal Market
Council
West Thebarton
Morauieus
Y.mlca
Weeroona
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