Floods Benefit Farmland As Broughton River Rises
Heavy rains flood Broughton and Rocky rivers swelling land along the Broughton by thousands of acres. Washaways impair rail near Redhill, roads south of Pirie damaged, and water enters homes at Koolunga Redhill and Clements Gap. Vast floodwaters threaten properties and provide abundant stock feed ahead of winter, with rainfall totals up to three to four inches at Redhill and near Koolungs.
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Broughton
Rocky
Adelaide-Pirie
Redhill
Pirie
Koolunga
Clements Gap
Lower Broughton
Clare
Achaways AP
Koolungs
Em. Bentley
Messrs
Fullerod Button
Scarce Vegetables as Lucerne Tops Eaten
A flood and rising waters affected properties along the southern riverbank. Mr Imfield and neighbors suffered flood disruption, with poultry losses uncertain. Valueless creeks and submerged pastures forced relocation. 22 pots and multiple estates faced water damage and reduced harvests as the river rose through the afternoon.
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Mesers
Japahan
Everes
V. Ramka
Dacobs
Nis
Teashed Sr
W. A. Imfield
A. Hector
Valeness
Sheey
Hills Roads Under Water In Flood At Clements Gap
Heavy rain inundated hills and roads around Clements Gap and Koolunga. Portions of Rocky River reported rising waters and ongoing flooding last evening as residents faced weather disruption and slowed transit.
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Rocky River
Dangerous road flooding prompts emergency warning
Weather notes record yesterday's high of 67.4 and low of 5.0 am. A report highlights rapidly flooding roads from Clements to Redhill with Clements Gap township noting 3 ft of water in houses.
Adelaide-Pirie trains delayed by line work and winded signals
Trains on the Adelaide to Pirie line were delayed yesterday due to line work and signal issues near Redhill. The disruption affected both directions but the service remained only mildly impacted. A late afternoon schedule shifted with a midday arrival at Ellen Street and a 2:55 p.m. arrival from Mile End. Freight to Port Augusta could not clear.
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Adelaide-Pirie
Redhill
Meylliss
Port Watnta
Gerd
Adelaide
Port Augusta
Adewide
Pam
Augusta
National Insurance Split Expected In Cabinet
The report says a joint part meeting in Canberra will decide to abandon national insurance and form a new United Australian Party bloc led by Mr. Menzies. He may not vote for postponement or abandonment, with ministers and opposition to be involved in the outcome. Reports from London and Palestine discuss Arab and Jewish delegations amid ongoing negotiations and rising violence near Jerusalem.
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Canberra
National Insurance
United Austalian Party
Menzies
MarDynald Colume
Secretariyy
Paris
Sion
Palestine
London
Attlee
MacDonald
Patestine
Jerusalen
Jaffa
Veruslen
Federatood
Shangusi
Teg
Japaniese
Japan
Britain
Dever
Uited
Britany
Shanghai
Tunity
United Australis Party
Frederic Stewart
Meniies
Frederick
UAP
Soult
Menges
United Australia Party
Mensie Nmnnd
Fear in Shanghai and Australian leadership split
London hears that fears for foreigners in Shanghai escalate as authorities seek international aid and Japan opposes greater control. In Australia, debate intensifies over Menzies leadership with potential resignations and bloc formation within the United Australia Party as the government risks disorder amid a Chinese power struggle.
British Naval Estimates Rise With Large Building Programme
London Thursday Australian Associated Press reports the British Naval Estimates total 153,666,681 pounds, up 22,471,500 pounds from last year, reflecting a substantial expansion in construction and capabilities for the Royal Navy.
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Australian Associated Pres
London
Tursilay
Lord Gowrie Here Today First Visit as Governor General
Lord Gowrie arrives for his first governor general visit, touring Pirie after landing by air with pilot O B Hall and co pilot R Watt. He then heads by car to Gladstone for a light horse camp inspection before returning to Whyalla.
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Ord Gowie
Eslviator
Whyalla
Iron Knob
Lord Gowrie
Broken Hill
Gulf
Australian cabinet backs standing army plan for 1000 men
The Federal Cabinet approved a recommendation to form a standing army of 1000 men with gradual expansion over years. It outlines defence budget shifts, ship and aircraft allocations, and refitting battleships as part of broader naval and military modernization.
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Sydney
Inspec
Joan
Autillix
Valiant
Revenge
Victoria and Albert
Secretary denies plan for legal demand by approved societies
Melbourne Tuesday secretary of the consultative committee of friendly societies Mr W H Best denied that the approved societies had considered taking a legal demand on the Com.
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Melbourne
Consultative Committee of Friendly Societies
W.H. Best
Chinese North Sees Strong Support for Chiang Kai-Shek
Despatches from China indicate widespread northern Chinese support for Marshal Chiang Kai-Shek, with central authority growing even in Japanese-ruled areas. Tokio avoids further Shanghai complications as Nan Keing presses for exits. barbed wire barriers rise around the international settlement. Chinese garrisons tighten, several border towns report capture, and plans emerge for new bases west of Chungking if further withdrawals become necessary.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
Dail Telegraph
Shanghai
Tokio
Nan Keing
Times’ War
Shanglay
Mutikuw
Japan
Tie Thinese
Chuogeimm
Linus Petesen
Shangtai
Chiaine Kai-Shek
Neill
Tabet
Wen
Chungking
Britain recognises Gen Franco government in Spain
Britain announces unconditional recognition of Gen Franco as Spain’s government. Labor opposes the move and a censure motion is tabled in the Commons. Prime Minister Chamberlain and Foreign Secretary Hoare defend the decision amid calls for clarity on retaliation and the status of the Republican government.
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Funai
Chamberlain
Minis
Ter
Britain
Gen. Franco
Spain
Exien
Mihone Wissteteven
Sain
Barcelona
Ubeime
Catalonia
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Etealt
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Spaniah
Strugale
Staten x of
Geng
Franco
When Chairman Cast His Vote For District Clerk
The Laura District Council debated the appointment of a district clerk and overseer to replace Mr. RH Bristow Smith. J. F. Kennedy emerged as a leading candidate amid extended meetings, legal opinions, and voting, with a special session and later motions refining the selection process and casting vote.
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RH. Bristow-Stuis
Goolwa
J. F. Kennedy
Omni
Inquistion
Kennedy
Laure
Recorder
J. Kennedy
OW. Blesing
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Gw, Smith
Kargernd
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F. Z. Avatt
J. P. Kennedy
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Slay
Knauerhiawe
Cr. Karger
Rounelt
J_P_ Kennedy
Down
Ube
Tyree
Westi
Eadh
Roosevelt re election chances fade as Forte cites poll
Forte magazine argues Roosevelt has little chance of re election next year and that no other candidate could win. About 70 percent of voters remain undecided on whom they would support, while Garner is favored by those with opinions. Dewey and Vandenberg follow as leading Republican contenders. Dewey gains prominence from racketeering prosecutions, including the Tama Falls case against James P. Hines.
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Recorder
New York
Forte
Hay
Roosevelt
Deal
Cole
Magazine
Garner
Thewas Dewey
Senator Vandenberg
Republica
Dewey
James P. Hines
Tama
Mayor Threadgold Attends Pensioners’ Anniversary
Mr W. H. Threadgold. mayor, attended the Pirie branch fourth anniversary yesterday of the Old Age and Invalid Pensioners Association. He turned from a visit to Adelside.
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W. H. Threadgold
Adelside
Pirie Branch
Teacher And Two Clergymen ADELAIDE Tragic Missing Party Details
An Adelaide report outlines a party traveling from Alice Springs via Methodist Infants Mission to Coober Pedy, including a teacher, a pastor, and several clergymen. Since Tuesday last no word has come, with locations like Lamblin Station and Coober Pedy noted, and a large rescue effort implied. The piece lists other local hospital updates and injuries, mentioning individuals treated at Pirie Hospital and Adelaide Hospital, with several workers and patients named.
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Cenior Adelaige
Alice Springs
Methodist Infanil
Lamblin
Adelane
Coober
Coole Wedy
F. Wi Albrecht
Hannstiarie
Swisalon
Frank J. Jonneagh
Melbourne Botanist Returns From Abroad After Fatal Injury
Dr J Grieve of Melbourne University after eight months studying abroad in Cambridge and Holland returns with his wife, both botanists. A blacksmith apprentice, Arthur McKay, aged 16, was injured in an iron work accident at Noble Park and died in hospital. The incident occurred during a school examination period, with the injury leading to fatal consequences.
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J. Grieve Tgewater
Melbourne University
Grieve
Cambridge University
Holland
Amara
Arthur McKay
Royal Vistrian Institute
Vnd
Melbourne
Bachelor of Nine
White
Noble Park Balfour
Cintinmedd Fgan
Adelaide Weather Note From Local Gazette
A brief, unclear weather fragment mentions Adelaide and a Wednesday event with confusing digits and wording. The readable part notes a temperature reference of 88.7 degrees and a nonspecific forecast line. Entities are limited and no clear outcome or location beyond Adelaide appears.
Sir Ernest Riddle Dead in Sydney at 66
Sir Ernest Riddle, 66, former governor of the Commonwealth Bank from 1927 until retirement a year ago due to ill health, died in Sydney. The report notes his career and mentions financial matters and government schemes, with references to pensions and national insurance.
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Sydney
Sir Ernest
Commonwealth Bank
Winter at South Pole Expedition by Ellsworth
American explorer Lincoln Ellsworth announces a 1941 Antarctic expedition to winter at the South Pole. He claims 1000 square miles of elevated land south of Princess Elizabeth Land and plans to establish a base 13 700 miles from the pole in January two years hence. He aims to be the first to live at the pole for more than a few days.
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Puesitas Licoln
Ellsworth
Antarctic
South Pole
Dlsworth
Princess Elizabeth Land
United States
Jantuary
Iml
Are
Poles
Blisworth
Two Constables Killed in Parramatta Road Crash
Sydney reports two constables from the police safety squad were killed during a chase when their motor cycle and sidecar collided with a pod wagon on Parramatta Road. Constables A Osgood and N C Smith, both attached to the safety squad, were pursuing a car at the time of the fatal crash.
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Sydney
Parramatta
Osgood
N.C. Smith
Thom
Spanish President Resigns Amid Turmoil in Spain
A fragmented report notes the Spanish president resigning amid political strain as negotiations and international recognition play into the crisis. The piece mentions French and other reactions shaping the ongoing turmoil and the interim government’s stance.
Australia Recognizes Franco Government
MELBOURNE Tuesday. The Commonwealth Ministry decided to grant de jure recognition to Gen Franco's government in Spain. Prime Minister J A Lyons announced steps to give effect through diplomatic channels. He said recognition serves Spain’s interests and would prevent harm from delaying it.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Ministry
Francos
J .A. Lyons
Spain
New Wheat Prices Rise in Ural Trade Early This Week
The report notes new wheat prices advancing during the early week amid URAL market activity. Prices shown reflect a cautious uptick as buyers monitor regional supply and demand signals.
H M Bateman in Australia Travel Notes
Sketchy fragments recount H M Bateman in Australia with references to Wales travel plans and overland movement to sire, suggesting a travel diary style feature.
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Wales
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