Chilees Worst Earthquake Kills Tens of Thousands
In Chile a massive quake devastates regions, with 30,000 dead, 50,000 injured, and hundreds of thousands homeless. Evacuations, famine, disease risk, and looting reported as aid floods in from the nation and nearby republics. British ship Exeter brings refugees and wounded to Santiago. ambassador seeks updates on missing Britons.
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Chiles
Santiago
South America
Chile
Cauquenes
Exeter
Concepcion
Port Augusta Man In Hospital After Weekend Crash
A Port Augusta Motor Cycle Club member, Arnold Melvin Tayne, was injured in a mid night collision on Main Road, Pirie weekend. He was taken to Pirie Hospital with minor injuries as his motorcycle struck a car driven by Spencer Woodroote. Tayne remained under observation but no broken bones were reported.
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Mainrad
Solomontown
Port Augusta
Pirie
Tn Hospital
Arnold Melvin Tayne
Pork
Sean
Spencer Woodroote
Goctor
Dawe
Pirie Hospital
Dowling
Ji Anor
Mueci
P. Saryeter
Cea Anesbury
Tian St Pirke Hospital
Lucas Re
J. H. Harvey
H. Larsen
Sedan and Fruit Truck Damaged in Evening Collision
A Weidan motor car and a heavy fruit truck were damaged in a collision at the intersection of Alexander and Florence streets shortly after 6 o clock last evening. No one was injured. The vehicles were driven by Mr Gentriifen of York Road Pirin West and Mr P Rostalow of Florence Street. The sedan's offside front mudguard was stove in the cap ripped from the wheel the number plate buckled and one headlamp dented. The petrol tank of the near side of the truck was damaged.
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Alexander
Florence Street
Gentriifen
York Road
Pirin West
P. Rostalow
Mat
Talkies in Pirie Church Introduced During Evening Service
For the first time sound pictures were shown during a Pirle church service at the Methodist Church in the evening. J. Keley of Central Methodist Mission brought the film to Pirie and supervised the screening. W. Curry presented the service from Salomontown, with community singing and a moral tale. The film outlined two missionaries separated by danger who resolve to “stick it out,” illustrating faith and endurance amid a plague and supply runs, ending with reunion. The event, organized by the religious Film Society, drew an interested crowd at Tennyson Church.
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Pirle
Methodist
Inna
I. Keley
Central
Port Adelaide
Pirie
Uyulmetire
Het A. Bower Mey
W. Curry
Salomontown
Mort
Nat
Keley
Tennyson Church
Australian Davis Cup Team Likely Lineup
In Sydney on Sunday it is believed the Davis Cup squad will include Bromwich Quist Crawford and Hopman with J Gilchrist contemplated as a fifth man if needed. The team is expected to be announced tomorrow after Victoria championships conclude.
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Sydney
Bromwich
Quist
Crawford
Hopman
J. Gilchnst
New ‘South Wales
Victoria
Bromwich Quist Triumph in Melbourne Doubles Title
In Melbourne on Sunday Adrian Quist and John Bromwich defended their doubles title by defeating Dia Turnbull and C. Some three sets to love. The match drew a large crowd and showcased their dominant form.
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Melbourne
Adrian Quist
John Bromwich
Ranyanx
Dia Turnbull
Untitled sports note on Sydney Sund event recap
A garbled item notes a 20 point margin for Sydney Sund in a world arena event. It references the sea and a 60 year span but lacks clear names, places, or dates to provide concrete details.
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Sydney
Two Men Trapped in Eidsvold District Face Starvation
Two men are trapped without food in the Eidsvold district. They warn that unless relief arrives within two days, they will be in danger of starvation.
British cabinet changes and new Dominions secretary
London reports several changes in the British National Ministry after a reshuffle. Movingly moves are described as shifts in defense and Dominion roles with new appointments among senior ministers and secretaries.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Quetta
Tia
Dopate Ions
Mfaleole
Death of K Stephanos Jr After Short Illness
A young boy son of Mr and Mrs K Stephanos of 186 Ellen Street died in Pine Hospital after a two day illness. He was educated at Pirie School and was beloved by classmates. Funeral conducted by Rev G W Scholefield with pallbearers named. Greek community expressed condolences with numerous floral tributes.
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Stephanos Stephanos Ph
Ellen Street
Pine Hospital
Stephanos
Pirie
H Iss
G. W. Scholefield
Messrs
T. C. George
M. Misi
P. Argyropoulous
C. Alexander
C. Argyropoulous
C. Kiosoglous
Lesley
Jill
Pella
Jove
Helen Angelo
Alm. Pellan
Deth
Sheridan
George Polites
Don Kiosoglous
Mes. Lanestatt
T. George
E. Antonas
George
Peter Jerbis
Angelins
Nicholas Kotaris
A. Alexander
fam+ily
Money for bushfire relief rises with new pledges
The Adelaide Hills bushfire relief fund shows rising contributions as Pirie’s donation reaches £332 and several further gifts are logged. The Recorder notes mayor Threndadid and town volunteers organizing at the town hall while supporters send in payments and notes of sympathy.
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Prrie
Adelaide Hills
Dal
Vuclag
Bustilire
Woth
Names on Gulf trip voyage list from Pirie to Port Adelaide
A long list details passengers and companions aboard the motorship Moonts and Moors as it travels this week. Individuals include Rev Radcliff H J Meier W J Riley Arthur Collins and many others. Additional passengers join at Tile for Port Adelaide and Manoora bound for Adelaide tracky around trip.
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Pirie
Radcliff
H. J. Meier
W. J. Riley
Arthur Collins
Ad Ib Calton
Melmyre
I Opie
Ros Coat
E. Langsford
J._Bock
A Cirtis
M. Glover
J. Lynotn
He J Raisheck
MU Hare
Fsom
R. Richter
J. McCullagh
A. W. Rovenstain
W. Berryman
R. ‘Lamerton
KR Wilson
Standing
F Wylr
F. L Harvey
J. E. Hardy
F. G. Gordon
Gallagher
L. P. Tag”ts
W. J. Toting
A.bentley
B. Roennicke
SR Kouinicke
K. Murdock
Madden
J. Brown
A. M Abbott
Matheson
P. McBride
Gilbert
McGorm
G. Gordon
D-H. Harvey
D. Toll
Mesdanes Hy J, McCarthy
W. J. Wiley
FC. Matheson
A. Hotson
Von
R. H. Austin
Wile Kai Ane
Schehella
Mieses R. Suath
J. Penny
Mesias
Gogler Wins Port Augusta Open Swim Race
Gogler won the Port Augusta event a long-distance swim over about a mile with a strong finish. Merrill placed second, Parker earned first visitor and youngest finisher prizes, and Dowling along with Anerbury and Parker competed from Pirie and Solomontown amid a 46-starter field under challenging river current conditions.
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Erin
Port Augusta
B. Coat
Pirie
Dowling
J. Anerbury
Solomontown
Stan Paker
Blas
Crystal Fool
Adelaide
Acrom
R. Gogler
A. Merrill
Parker
D. Ritchigan
Crystal Pool
Melbourne
S. Parker
CA Dowling
R. Lucas
Port Angcasta
Local notables and visitors frequent Pirie over weekend
Messrs 4 C Crowhurst J E Smith and other trustees plus Mrs Cherry and Mr Gardiner appear as local undertakings. A Lambeth Walk demo at Arctic Palais is staged by Mr L Bishop and Miss M Welch. Visitors include Mr J Brown former Solomontown resident and Mr E Cornish. Tennyson Methodist group shows films. Dr Johnson and Miss Brig interview. A hospital update notes Mr Ree Williams recovering from appendicitis in Pirie Hospital.
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A. Kersten
C. Crowhurst
J. E. Smith
G. Cherry
Trades Hall Trust
KR. Gardiner
Jobson
Joel
C. H. Rose
Pirie
Hose
Barnet
West District Tex
Memorial Oval
C. C. Keley
Port Adelaide
Arctic Palais
L. Bishop
Misa M. Welch
W. McMillan
J. Kerin
Youngest Australian grandmother at 37 highlighted
In Brisbane a 37 year old mother from Newmarket Dorothy Wenzel became Australia’s youngest grandmother. The report details her early family events, including a daughter born 15 months after her, and notes on relatives and local swimming club happenings, with other community details and a death of RM Osborne Ltd leader L F Axford.
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Brisbane
Dorothy Wenzel
Pine Street
Newmarket
Australia
Martin
Mra BR Harerower
Ashgrove
Bor
Swimming in Pirie Bha Club Aggregates Port Germein Notes
In Port Germein yesterday the Smelters Swimming Club events featured junior and senior races. Notable performances came from Edwards and Roberts in backstroke, with A. Davies and Murn among others. Waggie? trains and repairs noted at the harbor while Port Adelaide’s G O’Connell arrived to drive the locomotive for the season. The South Australian Farmers Union stack was roofed and Dalgety and Co advised agents to take similar precautions.
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Fiy Ind Set Ab
Federal Dock
Settior
Sucs
Edwards
R Roberts
D. Murn
A. Iter Fk
Caner
Ee We Davies
Ai. Metude
Havelhey
S. Quin
Mo McManus
Ilsander
Niel Wdo
Ella Roberts
R. Fays
Iris
Edna, Roberts
B. Smillerd
G. O'Connell
Port Adelaide
Post Gemein
South Australian Farmers’ Union
Dalgety
Jand Co
Diving and water polo highlights from senior and junior events
The meet featured diving juniors with Parker, Chambers and Ziepes placing in handicap events and seniors led by Forgan and McManus. In water polo the Weismullers posted four goals while Sakamas also scored four, highlighting top performances.
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Hoys
Parker
M- Chambers
L. Ziepes
M. Forgan
Mins
Mr McManus
S. Hancockser
Weismullers
Sakamas
Wheat ships to arrive as Abraham Rydberg backs Port Germein
The Abraham Rydberg, a four masted barque built in 1892 and formerly the Star of Greenland, is due to reach Port Germein this evening to load wheat for John Darling and Son. The Pommern will soon load for Dreyfus & Co with Captain Karl Broman in command after a prior voyage ending with 40,752 bags aboard.
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Port Germein
Abraham Rydberg
Star of
Greenland
Hawaiian Isles
Messrs. C. Connell & Co
Glasgow
Tl Redere Azm Suman Company
Stockholm
Rydberg
Wallaro
Flarrald Holt
Tie Othver Con
Pedersen
Yas
Wat Wissel
Azores
Germeit
Abralan
British Public Men Appeal For Peace Across Nations
A London issued appeal signed by nearly twenty public figures from literature education law science finance and art calls for world peace and cooperation. The statement urges civilised nations to join in rejecting arms race and to build amity across frontiers through shared gifts of heart and mind to avert catastrophe and preserve civilisation for future generations.
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World For Peace
London
Summer Heat Record At Pirie Post Office
Bright sunshine marked a 100 degree day at Pirie Post Office yesterday with a max near 230 spm, part of a protracted hot spell that eased after three days of cooler weather. Swimmers began early Saturday as the heat eased.
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Pirie
Carly
Weather Summary From Yesterday With Hot and Clear Sky
Yesterday saw a hot day with a clear sky and bright sun. Maximums reached around 101.3 in places, with cooler readings 91 to 99 later, and a light north westerly breeze. Popular spots included Federal Dock and Salomontown Beach as the day closed.
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Llasm
Aasual Federal Dock
Salomontown Beach
Apathy Noted Among Pirie Institute Members
Apathy among Pirie Institute members drew comment from President Mr. O Dey who lamented lack of interest at the meeting. The Watitube figure described the institute’s life and property, urging committee members to show more engagement to guide affairs and ensure effective administration. Names of committee members and officers were listed.
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O. Dey
Wnital
Pirie Uuiltute
Mie
Norane
Mustek Dey
Churns Jn
Oneal
Warren
Stee
Fog
Sebean
Veesker
G. G. Edewinds JH
Madge
J. Flemin Jenkins
Hk.nees Jones
R. Durhour
Geddes
Porgun
Messrs
A. Gockington
Joh
Enitand
Pearce
Waliot
Koote
Soviet buys seven Australian wheat cargoes in surprise deal
New wheat prices in Adelaide rose after the Soviet Union purchased seven full Australian cargoes totaling over 2000 tons. The sale, made after the Liverpool market closed on Friday, lifted demand as European supplies remained heavy. Deliveries are to Vindivastock with all seven cargoes loaded in February at about £113 per quarter, cheaper than recent UK prices.
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Adelaide
Liverpool
Europe
United Kingdom
Britain
Winivostock
Stelers
Rusia
Australis
Commodity Price Snapshot of Metals Markets
The report lists varied price quotes for lead, copper, tin, zinc and silver with changes across spot and forward markets. Mentions copper down, lead down, zinc forward moves, and gold and silver open market levels with multiple figures and percentages.
Adulterated Food Debate Drags Health Law Reform
A political discussion on uniform state health laws and centralized health services unfolds. Critics condemn adulterated foods and lax penalties, while procedural moves and committee actions reflect a stalled effort to consolidate health oversight.
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Seheed
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