Records Smashed at National Games Adelaide Oval
One Australian and five state records fell at the national track and field championships on Adelaide Oval. D F McLardy set an Australian 120 yard hurdles record at 149-10 sec, amid excited crowds. NSW leads the Combes Shield with five wins to Victoria's three and Queensland's one as finals begin Monday.
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Adelaide
Adelaide Oval
D. F. McLardy
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Cue
A. J. Watson
Vic
W. H. Cooper
N.S.W
A. Jenskina
D. McLardy
Vie
J. A. Thompson
C. A. Brooks
S.A
A. J Watson
Viel
Death of Pirie Girl in Port Pirie Hospital
Police in Port Pirie are making inquiries into the death of Miss Speck who died within 24 hours of admission to Pirie Hospital on Saturday afternoon. A post mortem was held and coronial proceedings are planned. The Port Pirie girl, educated in Port Pirie, lived with grandparents on Florence street and died after a blood transfusion and rapid decline. An inquest is expected.
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B. A. Clarke
Coronier
Miss Speck
Port Pine
M. Speck
Florence Street
Johnston
Port Pirie
Solomontown Beach Carnival Lights Up Today
Solomontown Beach hosts its annual Foundation Day carnival with aquatic and pedestrian events, foot races, a fancy dress contest, a beach pyjama parade, and a bright program by Pirie artists. Proceeds support Beach Improvement Committee aims and include tea and sideshows for holidaymakers.
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Olomontown
Smeion
Salomontown Athletic
Salomontown Ladies
Pirie Wists
BLAS
Excelsior
Bonil
Solomontown
Pirie
Pirie High School Intermediate results list top students
Port Pirie High School crowned Betty Bates and Helena Gladys Turner joint top with eight subjects and three credits in the recent Intermediate exams. Jack Gare Forsaith and David Eric Oliphant tied for third with eight subjects and two credits, while Humphrey George Bates led with four credits. Six commercial certificates were earned by commercial students.
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Wenty
Port Pirie High School
Edith Arco
Thomas Richard Barry
Betty Bates
C. Welen
Jessit Goode
Leslie SI
Clair Hore
Cillian Lima Johnston
Max Arthur Lange
C. Wensth Hildy Lewis
Patrick John McMahon
Alan Leigh Munn
A. Mix
Allen Menry Noman
David’ Eric Oliphant
xMaxwell
Leslie Sandery
xGordon Cyril Sehnaars
Porbes Mitchell Somerset
Beryl Evelyn Short
Frances Carnegie Strachan
Alan ‘Fyfe Williams
Harold Maurice Woodroffe
Percy Worby
Helena Gladys Turner
Pirte High School
Betty
Jack Gare Forsaith
David Eric Oliphant
Humphrey George Bales
Weather Record For Saturday And Yesterday
The thermometer showed a Saturday high of 96 degrees and a low of 62.8 degrees at 8 30 a m. Yesterday reached a high of 107 degrees with a low of 70.2 degrees by 8 30 a m.
St John Ambulance Hq to Reuse Kiosk at Pirie Beach
The Solomontown Council agreed to give St John Ambulance Brigade in Pirie its former kiosk as a new headquarters. On Saturday morning workers laid a cement floor under supervision of Means, Jones, and Williamson, and the room will be ready soon. The planned 14 by 41 foot building will be lined with cement and feature two windows and double doors, ensuring continuous beach area service from the brigade.
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Solomontown Besch Commintes
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Pirie
Means
Jones
Williamson
St. John Brigade
Collision injures two in South Wardstown
A man and a sister were dragged in front of a car on South Read Street in Wardstown yesterday afternoon. Both sustained serious injuries and were admitted to hospital. The man is identified as Frank Spinks, 52, a carpenter, from nearby residence.
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Adelmog
Quay
Labor Leaders Call for Unity in Labor Party Rally
Melbourne Sunday report on a large Labor Party rally where Federal and State leaders urged unity across factions. Holloway appealed to drop sectarianism for Australia’s recovery, Scullin condemned anti Labor forces, and Tunnecliffe emphasized consolidating branches to push a constructive program.
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Melbourne
Labor Party
Holloway
Australia
Scullin
Tunnecliffe
Gulf Trip Passengers On Moonta Reach Pirie Early Morning
Nearly 90 holiday tourists travel on the gulf trip aboard the motorship Moonta. The ship is due to arrive at Pirie early this morning with a long passenger list including Ms T Harvey Mr W Kelly Mr G French Mr H Jones and many others from towns and stations, reflecting a busy regional holiday excursion program.
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Wprere
Moonta
Pirie
Pasengers
Meadames T. Harvey
H.W. Kelly
G. French
H. Jones
L. Hayter
R. Lamb
A.M. Howard
C. H. Schomburek
W. A. Jones
Wallace
4. Burach
A. I. Bing
R. M
M. Jones
A. Kern
Thomas
J. Hichardeon
McGrath
Lienert
Pretty
P. Talley
Mt. Talley
Scammell
Randle
B. Kronig
B. Claughton
Mestre
XW. Plessat
Z. Atkinson
A. Madhern
K. Heddie
D. G. Ghmihs
Hanna
W. E. I Smith
Doning
A. Warrett
W. Pah
Harvey
Kelly
C. Marvey
Jones
Mf. Elliott
B.D. Lamb
M.jones
M. Woodham
W. F. Scammell
D. Scammell
J. Scammell
G. Ring
C. Viney
D. W Waynes
D. Grifiths
M. P. Brookman
Perry New Singles Champion Defeats Ennis For Victoria Title
Perry and Hughes win the doubles after a tough two set struggle. In singles, Ennis of Victoria defeats Perry in a three set final, with scores 11-8 5-7 7- E. Preak WOMEN'S SINGLES results include Miss Wartigam and Mrs Molesworth, with Blick and Hartigan also advancing in NSW and Qld competitions.
Terribly Mauled by Shark In New South Wales Autopsy Update
Sydney reports recount a shark attack near Lambert Street Wharf where Frank Spruce, a lifesaver, intervened to rescue McCutcheon who suffered severe injuries to shoulder and arms with heavy blood loss. Eyewitness Edward P. Russell described the brutal assault and subsequent medical efforts.
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Sydney
McCutcheon
Frank Spruce
Lambert Street Wharf
George's River
Ohia Father
Picnic Point Road
Edward P. Russell
Punchbowl
Temp Climbs After Heat Wave In Weekend Forecast
A reader described days of extreme heat with temperatures peaking around 107 degrees late at night. Officials warn hot conditions will continue, as the area endures a prolonged heat wave with multiple high readings over the past two weeks.
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Renee
Two Drownings in Torrens River Boat Capsizes
On Sunday night in Adelaide two young men died when a small rowing boat capsized in midstream on the River Torrens about 300 yards north of Morphett Street Bridge. Richard Phillips 26 Kensington and Robert Gibbs 19 Hackett Terrace Marryatville perished. survivor Donald Herbert Crosby 17 Bishop's Place Kensington was saved. Crosby swam to shore after helping Gibbs cling to the overturned craft. a passerby and police recovered the bodies about an hour later.
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Adelaide
River Torrens
Richard Phillips
Phillips Street
Kensington
Robert Gibbe
Hackett Terrace
Marryatville
Donald Herbert Ae Oe
Bishop's Place
Kessington
Morphett Street Bridge
Crosby
Gibbs
Phillips
Compensias Dibby
Narrow Escape From Death in Glenelg Shooting Case
James Money Grant of Glenelg narrowly survived after a bullet was removed from near the ribs. Police say Constable Hudson fired last Saturday. Grant faces a February 5 magistrates mention for unlawful presence at a street corner. Bail set at £25 in own surety and £25 in another.
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Adelaide
James Money Grant
Glenelg
Grant
Constable Hudson
Grenels Magistrates' Court
C. €. Stutt
Oldham
Pierstree
Glenels
Dali
Notable Visits and Appointments Spark Local News
Mr F Penhall of Clarkson Limited will arrive in Pirie today and stay at the Royal Exchange Hotel. Mr C E Smith of G Wood Son and Co will arrive tomorrow and also stay at the Royal Exchange. Mr G Finsgerald spent the weekend in Adelaide. Pirie branch 4th & Bank will return from annual leave today. Congratulations pour in on Rev D G Parton’s appointment as principal of St Patrick’s College Ballarat. Bro Purton, prominent at Adelaide University, gains two calls in Pirie. Mount Gambier Baptist Church member accepts a call to Pirie South Baptist Church. AMige A Coffey and Western Australian teachers leaders on a Melbourne visit.
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F. Penhall
Clarkson Limited
Pirie
Royal Exchange Hotel
C. E. Smith
G. Wood, Son, and Co
Tomorroe
Royal Exchange
Commonwealth
D. G. Parton
St Patrick's College, Ballarat
J. K. O'Neill
Queensland
Bro. Purton
Adelaide University
Barr- Smith
Roby Fletcher
William Mitchell
West& Australia
South Australia
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N. Dempsey
Qld
R Moffatt
W. B. Williamson
H. Yate
R. Bentley
G. ‘Appleton
W.A.J
T. E. Hampson
R.A. Yates
H- Toms
T. Ehampson
H. Yates
R. Sutton
A. Guerin
E. Eider
W. Viney
G. Frogiey
R. Cranwell
G. Kuhimax
L. Manning
A. Forgie
C. Thredgold
W. Walker
G. Webber
G. Ellery
W. Eyres
J. Pipprell
T. Slattery
A. Geurin
G. Webb
E. W. Horton
F. Coleman
E. W. Barwick
F. Sheaves
Yols
C. M. Hall
G. A. Golding
T. Irwin
K. R. Elliston
F. W
Nsw
F. W. O'Brien
K. Elseman
Pirie Girl
Pirie Hospital
Solomontown Beach
My Bishop
W. Sedinary
B. Fimert
R. Schulte
J. Gibbons
M. McCormack
M. Saint
B. Anderson
T. Hill
J. Jasper
J. Robinson
S. Harmée
G. Koch
Gavenett
J. Smith
R. Skewes
Jose
W. Miller
A. Feely
Andicay Palmer
M. McBride
At. Clark
J. J. Glastonbury
Zubriuich
Re Church
H. Stewart
Kdep
J. W. Razey
Drage
G. Hall
J. R. Browne
Waddy
Pp. S. Browne
R. L. Forgan
Williams
Beach
C. Harding
Forgan
Browne
A. Williams
M- Bishop
W. Sabinary
R. Sehull
R.fimert
A. Peterson
F. I. Waterhouse
N. J Gaven
Marston
A. J. Stubbs
R. Reynolds
S. Miller
V. Tobin
M. Hunt
M. Higgins
L. Harris
C. Miller
3. Matters
AM. Dyer
J. D. McManus
Eat
WM. Piddaman
V. « Pritchard
B. Matters
M. Milburn
G. Markham
G. Higgins
Opus
Harris
S. Matters
M. Ae
C. Markham
Q. Miller
M. Dyer
J. Merklam i
F. Bee
H. Piddeman
Pri Tygee
McManus
W. R. MacKenzie
A. H. Broggeman
G. Bronder
Pirie High School
Helena Turner
ST. John Ambulance
Pirie Brigade
Edwardstown
Labor Movement
Breause
Antralla
Mr. Holloway
Lewilin
Middle Park
Amil'Lador
Labor
Bandai
Perry
Crawford
Hugher
Amainst Quist
Turmbadl
Hope
Freak
Playea WeiLie
Ennis
Rinoles Clammorsh Perry
Fina
E. Preak
Wartigam
Ns.w
V. Mra
Molesworth
Blick
Alise Hartigan
A. Dunloop
Mrs
Perry Enghiad
Brown
Fingleton
Woodfull
Wopax
Fleetwood-Smith
Tome
Ebeling
Barmett
Finesleion
Pingieton
Fingieton
New Bouth Wales
Fleetwood-Sumish Bromley
Fou Ét, Darling
Thesk
Cripperfield
Tor
Boy
Sprace
Torrens
Goth
Neer
Mr. G. Finsgerald
4Th & Bank
Milton Fa
Mount Gambler Baptist Church
Pirle South Baptist
Amige A. Coffey
Perth
Labor Women’s Committee
Teachers’ Union
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