Whyalla Water Under Review Plans Huge Murray Scheme
Adelaide officers told the Public Works Committee the Whyalla system plus northern districts would draw from the River Murray at an estimated cost of £2,409,000. Proposals include 500 to 900 million gallons annual supply with multiple storage tanks, pumping mains, and gravity lines stretching from Morgan to Whyalla, with a 12,000 pound storage tank plan for fuel oil as a war measure.
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Adelaide
Whyalla
Murray
Engineering and Water Supply Department
Public Works Committee
M. Angwin
F. G. Johnson
P. B. Ide
Morgan
Hanson
Sravity
Spalding
Bundaloor
Gulnare
Gladstone
Hughes Gap
Eres
Whyatle
Northern
Alton
Train cuts back off lorry in Melbourne express rain mishap
In Melbourne on a wet night a driver named Leslie Haigh narrowly escaped tragedy when a train slowed near Garfield level crossing. The incident disrupted service as witnesses recalled the alarm and the vehicle narrowly avoided collision, with Haigh reportedly unharmed beside a scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Indy
Lesie Haigh
Garfheid
Butetine
Phuttonmasters
Ty Haigh
Red Sea Defence Warns of Possible Anglo French War
London Wednesday notes M. Andre Geraud of the Pertinax column warned that an Anglo French operation in the Red Sea may be needed to avert a wider European war. He said Italy’s buildup could push Britain and France toward conflict or negotiated peace. Geraud urged close Anglo French cooperation to defend Djibouti and the Red Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Red Sea
M. Andre Geraud
Pertinax
Lamcheon Club
M. Gerand
Ialy
Mica
Italy
Britain
France
M. Geraud
Jibuti
Wyllie Works Committee Tour Plans Across Towns
The Wyllie Works standing committee outlines a timetable for a library tour visiting Morgant, Gladstone, North Laura, Port Augusta, and Whyalla. Depart Parliament House Adelaide at 4 a.m. March 6, reach Morgan at 12 noon, depart 1.18 p.m., arrive Han sun 3.15 p.m., Gladstone 3.30 p.m., North Laura 5.45 p.m. Stay night. March 73, depart North Laura 12-19 p.m., Port Augusta JAW to Whyalla, stay. Maree 4:45 a.m., depart Whyalla 1:90 p.m., Tonoh 5:00 p.m., arrive Ndefahte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyllie Works Stading Committee
Gladstone
North Laura
Port Augusta
Whyalla
Momity
Parliament House
Adelaide
Morgan
Hansun
Smh
Pam
JAW
Maree
Eave Whyalla
Yoni
Piu
Ndefahte
War Referendum Debated in Senate Amid Defence Talks
Washington Wednesday Senate members introduced two joint resolutions proposing two constitutional amendments for national referenda on declaring war except when U S is attacked or the Western Hemisphere threatened. Sen La Follette says the amendment acts as a check on secret diplomacy. Borah opposes large army air corps increase and ridicules Guam fortification. Army Navy plan five million pounds to fortify Puerto Rico Island as Caribbean defence base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
LVE
United States
Sen. la Follette
Roosevelt
Senate
Sen. Borah
Army Air Corps
Guam
Army
Navy
Porto Rico Island
Caribbean Sea
China Trains 2,400,000 Men for War Effort
The Chinese ambassador in Liverpool said China’s darkest hour has passed and will receive finance and diplomacy aid. He outlined 240,000 troops in training with one third for occupied areas, one third for positional warfare, and one third for intensified guerrilla warfare. He warned Japan is spreading drug trafficking in occupied zones. A Shanghai dispatch notes a new Japanese offensive in Hupeh near Hankow, closing within 20 miles of Tsoyang.
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London
Liverpool
China
United Press
Shanghai
Hupeh
Hankow
Tsoyang
Went Under Two Names
Brisbane police and a trustee company seek the real identity of a 65 year old man who died near the Church of Christ in Toowoomba. Known as John Bright and Jacob Poole, his pockets held savings books, Treasury bond receipts, and shares in Ballarat Woollens and Worsted. He left a will naming charities and possible relatives but locating them is proving difficult.
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Brisbane
Church of Christ
Too
Woomba
John Bright
Jacob Poole
Treasury
Ballarat Woollens & Worsted Company
Wilbur M. Merze
South Melbourne
Glen Innes
Amalgamated Zine
de Bavay's) Limited
Toowoomba
A. Rayment
Broughton Waters Recede Amid Storm Rail Delays
Widespread flooding from Broughton Woodwaters receded while storm runoff continued. Train service between Pirie and Adelaide mostly back to normal with the Adelaide line open again. The day train arrived about 12 minutes late versus 1 hour 24 minutes late Tuesday. the night train was only minutes behind schedule.
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Wallowlog
Uroughton
Yeaterylay
Clare
Pirle
Adelaide
Alice Springa
Pirie
Tuheday
Broughton Woodwaters
Polish Riots In London Injure Students Amid Anti German Protests
ISH students resume anti German rioting in London with many injured in clashes with police. Mounted police baton charged near Parliament House as the Foreign Minister’s wreath for Pilsudski’s tomb was prepared. German Club disrupted at Ulmen Wel, and crowds attacked the German high school at Chersew. River conditions along Posnan Cracow Limberg area worsen but fear of wider unrest subsides as authorities keep vigil.
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London
Warmw
Storatow
Pilsudaki
Warsaw
Parliament House
Ulmn
Chersew
Vilna
Clare
Dancig
Stanley
Cockey
Pirie area honors and local notes from yesterday
Mesdames M A Coutts and M Musfared honored with life membership of Pirie Pioneers Women's Branch. B S Stevens set a NSW premiership record, premier for six years nine months. Wreaths sent to P T H Bakers widow from St Mark's Football Club and others. Mrs Wolen and Margaret vacationing in Adelaide and Victor Harbor. W G Mitchell progress at Pirie Hospital. A Tavner discharged from hospital. L Photinos and wife arrive in Pirie. Mrs S K Green enjoys a brief holiday in Pirie.
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M.A. Coutts
M. Musfared
Pirie Pioneers’ Association
B.S. B. Stevens
W. A. Holman
New South Wales
B. Stevens
P. T. H. Baker
Risdon Park
St. Mark's Football Club
Baker
BHAS
Smnelters
W. G. Mitchell
Harbors Board
Pirie
Baltic Wharf
Pirie Hospital
A. Tavaner
L. Photinos
Photinos
S. K Green
Ouilind Street
First Football Meeting and Awards Recap
The meeting welcomed players and supporters with a warm reception led by the chairman. Officials announced the 1944 season awards including best faced man, most improved, and other honors with a follow up social to welcome new members and renew club ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uilleiain
Mul Wi
Messrs
Wile
Anauelal
Olemat
Noselweg
Kirstian
J Moberty
J. Mevonald
Vania
Murdoch
Ros
J. Mervin
Atehare
Belgie Deel Hank Mr Gray
MecKay's Body Exhumed in Wellington Pathologist Examines
A provincial examination conducted Wednesday at Pihe involved the exhumation of MecKay's body under authorities' directive. The pathologist led the autopsy as part of a formal inquiry to determine causes or circumstances surrounding the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Pihe
Missing Party Found At The Twins Station
A missing trio travelling from Alice Springs to Adelaide were located today at The Twins Station south of Port Augusta. One passenger Miss Crnthie Letts was sent to Melbourne by telegraph. others are reported safe.
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Anlbourne
Alice Springs
Adelaids
Twins Station
Port August
Crnthie Letts
Teleran
Muther
Melbourne
Ajax Not To Run In King's Cup Race
Melbourne report states Ajax will not race in the King's Cup at Flemington on Saturday after a conference with trainer F Mus. Owners decided against running the horse over a fore distance following his hard Futurity Stakes race, deeming it unfair to face lighter weighted rivals soon afterward.
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Melbourne
F. Musave
Ajax
Flemington
Poole Found Guilty Of Burglary At Moonee Ponds
Arthur Poole aged 27 from Moonee Ponds was found guilty at the General Sessions of breaking into his father Ernest Poole’s house and stealing a bag containing £62, the property of the Amalgamated Engineering Union. He was sentenced to two years in prison.
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Fould RE Ourne
Westcenday
Moonee Ponds
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Ernest Poole
Arthur Poole
Motor River
Geal
Father Pleads Guilty to Assault on Son in Auckland Court
Police evidence showed Noah Hopkins kicked and thrashed his son causing cuts and bruises and rubbing salt into wounds. Hopkins pleaded guilty to assaulting his son as a court heard the incident in Auckland on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Noah Hopkins
London Metal Market Prices Recap for February 28
Lead and London metal market quotes show spot and forward figures for February 28. Land prices in Gort, Speers Spot down, forward down 2/6 to 43 10, 44/43 per ton. Wet Standard cash up 3-16d, forward up 1-160 to 9-105, cash up 3-16d, 1/10 3-16/forward up 446d, 1/0 3-8 per ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speers
Sir Malcolm Barclay Harvey Named New State Governor
Announcement confirms the appointment of Sir Malcolm Barclay-Harvey as the new governor of South Australia. A Conservative MP and knighted in 1936, he is noted for golfing and hunting among family ties to British nobility.
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Malcolm Barclay-Harvey
London
South Australia
House of Commons
Missing Yacht Cynara Sought After Island Trip
No sign yet of the yacht Cynara and its three crew after leaving Lady Hacron township for Flinders Island. The missing party includes fishermen Veteers, retired sea captain Henderson, Stanley Rawlings the Parkville mechanic, all with sea experience. Air force planes searched south toward Flinders Island as authorities assess shelter on uninhabited shores.
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Melbourne
Cynara
Recio
Lady Hacron
Flindera Island
Veteers
Henderson
Stanley Rawlings
Parkville
Piries Health Record Shows Low Deaths in 1996
A report from acting Government Statistic Mr L Semmens notes 1996 saw 06 deaths in Pirie, among the district's lowest. Seven children died before age four. 214 births and 136 marriages were recorded. Mount Gambier had fewer deaths and the state total for non cancer deaths was 769. Tuberculosis and cancer top causes in Pirie, with accidents and other illnesses also listed. overall 5,539 deaths nationally.
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Ag Yererine
L. Semmens
Miele
Pennelnst Jorn
Mount Gambier
Witch
Pirie
G. Twisensee
Sue
Uhie
Mount Gautier
Meetings in Canberra weigh fate of National Insurance act
In Canberra today United Australia Party and Country Party meetings signaled the National Insurance Act may be abandoned or trimmed. debates focused on extending medical benefits, self employed coverage, and urban limits while cabinet opposes cost increases and political risk. Senators and ministers warned removal could topple the government.
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Canberra
United Australia Party
Country Party
National Insurance Act
Jane
U.ap
Campbell Faces Full Court Challenge Over Acquittal
Sydney court proceedings involve Ric Campbell a wolicitor already acquitted on prior charges. The Full Court is urged not to deal with new actions accusing him of complicity in a company misdeed linked to Du Meier Laboratories Limited. Evidence includes alleged board minutes later challenged as forged.
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Sydney
Ric Campbell
Wolicitor
Maughan
K.C
Ter Campbell
Campbell
Sheg Jbme
National Insurance Scheme Divides Cabinet Over Abandonment
A late night joint party meeting at the AIP considered reviving a modified cheaper health and maternity scheme. Mr Lyons indicated Cabinet majority favored abandoning national insurance, while Mr Menzies argued it would be a major political failure to drop the reform.
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National Insurance
Menalps
Ite
Praderick Stewart
U.ap
Weavs Ue
LAP
Lynam
Ula Ak
Moune Eithar
Memties
Ko Dows
Canberra
AIP
Country Party
J. A. Lyons
U.A
HG. Menaies
National, Insurance
New Proprietary Officials Elected at Club
ATG Gray and A Wade chosen as new proprietary officials with A H Wilson elected chairman and J B Taylor named secretary. The club notes two valued members depart from key roles while Gray remains as committeeman. The record hints at internal reshuffles and future roster changes amid ongoing management moves.
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Culluggius Moers
Messrs. of
Mullan
Se Knners
A. J. Wilson
Hart
Viewchairman
J. MW. Taylor
Sveretary
J. Worden
ELS South
da. Rusehere
1. Felgate
H. Permé
A.c.tray
E. Fiddaman
A. Searle EA
Pare
W. McKay
Parr
L. Telford
Scott
Eason
Worden
R. Seyfane
Washhere
J 1. Sanders
Wend Tenner
J. Barrett
T. Hurst
J. Gibbons
T. Seytang
Awe Seyfang
G. Whelan
Rainers
Fant Yrar
Sprigger
Frmergual
Atg Gray
A Wade
A. H. Wilson
J.B. Taylor
Phre Stall
B.S
A. Bank
Ey Posifions
Gray
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