Cyclonic Floods Devastate Queensland Coastal Belt
Bris bane reports describe the greatest cyclones in Queensland history ripping 445 miles of coast between Mackay and Cairns while floodwaters from upstream Burdekin River surge south. Towns including Home Hill Giru Ayr and Lower Burdekin are inundated bridges are swept away and communications are severed as Atherton Tableland becomes isolated.
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Brisbane
Sunday
Queensland
Mackay
Cairns
Burdekin River
Ty Burdekin
Atherton Tableland
Ales
Franco backs order as anti Franco protests spark overseas alarm
London reports Spain's cabinet says anti Franco actions aim to glorify executions and drag Spain into disorder. It accuses Communist organisers abroad of training saboteurs in North Africa and of directing expeditions into Spain while Franco vows firm action to restore and maintain order.
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London
Spain
Franco
France
America Fears War Shocks French Spanish Tensions
Washington officials worry about a possible Franco Spanish war as The New York Times reports a government study on aiding the French Air Force. Spain slows arms transport plans while the Franco regime allocates half its budget to military prep.
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New York
Conuresional
France
Spain
New York Times
Washington
Britain weighs joint declaration on Spain with US France
The Press Association reports Britain has agreed in principle to issue a joint declaration with the United States and France on Spain and the future of the Franco regime. The proposal is under consideration as London reviews diplomatic steps ahead.
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London
the Press Association
Britain
United States
France
Spain
Man Drowned Near Goolwa in Tragic Water Incident
Percival Frederick Walters age 36 of Toorak Gardens drowned when a launch overturned in Wit water between Hindmarsh and Ram Islands near Goolwa. Three companions Andrew Liston Palm a Eden Hills Andrew William Palm 19 Eden Hills and William Charles Sampson 20 Eden Hills were rescued in exhausted state by a boat. Walters body recovered early this morning.
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Adelaide
Percival Frederick Walters
Avaaier
Grandview Grove
Toorak Gardens
Hindmarsh
Ram Islands
Wear Goolwa
Andrew Liston Palm
Eden Hills
Andrew William Palm
William Charles Sampson
Walters
Awhin Walters
Labor gains from Country Party in Queensland by election
The Queensland by election for All the East Too woomba vacancy resulted in a Labor government win, wresting the seat from the Country Party and solidifying Labor gains in the region.
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Brisbane
Toowoomba
Labor
Country Party
Dock fires may be sabotage claims grow
The belief grows that the Empire Waveney fire and the Drottningholm blaze at Liverpool Docks were acts of sabotage. A Press Association report notes the Waveney incident followed a death within a fortnight and damage assessed at about £20. Precautions were stepped up at Liverpool docks and nearby areas as investigations continue.
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Tinton
Sudo
Drottningholm
Liverpool Docks
Press Association
Liverpool
Sit Lanta
Sentsupton
Weather forecast and temperatures across Australian cities
Daily forecast notes a hot, fine day with north easterly winds and a cool southerly change due later. Temperatures include Adelaide 84, Melbourne 86, Sydney 75, Perth 75, Brisbane 80, Hobart 60, with highs around 98 and lows near 62 in some areas. Barometer reads 30.176 inches.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Pirie
Moonta Vessel Berths After Gulf Trip With 129 Passengers
The winter vessel Moonta returns on her round Spencer Gulf voyage with 129 people aboard. Docking at Federal Dock around 1 pm today, passengers include numerous Messrs and Mses such as M. J. Lewis S. Wise H. J. Riley R. Hillier and others plus Misses W. Tindall E. Tindall M. Mau der L. Messenger P. Klow E. Taylor and many more.
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Moonta
Spencer Gulf
Federal Dock
Mesws
M. J. Lewis
S. Wise
H. J. Riley
R. Hillier
Higgins
Tumer
Wr, Matthews
H. Taylor
E. Dreyer
D. McKennay
R. Poole
E S Jude
F. Ho Warne
T. Treliving
A M. Richter
J. HL Parr
Hl, Varcoe
I. Milburn
G. Caust
O. Schulz
E. Wiles
C. W. Quigley
M. Scholes
L. Todd
C. Walsh
D. Mascell
C. Wadelton
Misses W. Tindall
E. Tindall
M. Mauder
L. Messenger
V. Pollard
E Stillicer
H. Lovell
V. Woodhead
G. Boynthos
Y. Serose
D. Lamond
J. Taylor
P. Taylor A. Cousi
B. Busbridge
A_ Beck
C. Baistowe
Li Eom E. Sumsion
E J. Young
Goode
B. Nairn
J. Nayda
Simms
S. Knott
Messrs
1. Treliving
N Clark
H Doecke
R Welch
N. F. Nairn
R. M. Russell
G. M. Andrew
1. L. Varcoe
M. Philbey
ER. Banfield
A R. Wilkie
D. B. Wilkie
C. Barraclough
W. Paull
C. Lindguin
W. J. Fitzgerald
M. €. Stone
Peron Wins Likely in Argentina Election
Early returns from Buenos Aires show Col. Peron leading with 185 electoral votes, well above the threshold for victory. Only 10 percent of ballots counted, but prognosis favors Peron as the winner in the presidential race.
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Buenos Aires
Col. Peron
Beetaloo Farmer Wins Appeal At Supreme Court
Francis Jones of Beetaloo overturned his Pirie Police Court conviction for alleged routine bookmaking. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal on grounds of improper admission of evidence and insufficient basis for reasonable suspicion. The Full Court was granted leave to hear the Crown appeal, with both prosecution and defense teams contesting the points raised.
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Supreme Court
Ligertwood
Francis Jones
Beetaloo
Laura
JG. Travers
J. B Kelly
J. Hannan, KC
4. Healy
al Ure
C. X. Haman
M. P. O'Callaghan
Sir Ben Smith Flies To Washington Visit
Sir Ben Smith plans a Washington trip this week to discuss allocation of world wheat supplies with the British government and the Poor Board in liaison with the Consulate.
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Sir Ben Smith
Washington
Lunuun
Si Ben Sevith
Conslone Poor Board
Boucher Shield Bowls Boost for Associated Smelters Lead
Associated Smelters bowls lift their pennant chances with a Saturday win while Crystal Brook loses to Callache. Pike rinks secure a decisive Laure-161 to 79 victory and D Brakenridge’s rink posts 36 points led by an eight on one end.
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Associated Smelters
Crystal Brook
Callache
Pio Club
Pike
Laure
D. Brakenridge
Posible
Pirie Tournament Smelters Club Bowling Results and Draws
Last week’s Pirie Tournament results list Promer Shield and ink championship scores with Brakensidge, Tucker, Davies, Heggie, and others. Upcoming matches include Prosser Shield and rink championships with W Bockelberg, Bollmeyer, Young, Scrutton, Brakenridge, and Rundell among competitors.
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Associated Smelters
F. Quin
W. Bockelberg
D. Brakenridge
W. Boucher
A. McInerney
W. A. Bollmeyer
W. Meadow
H. Young
R. Scrutton
E. Harker
T. Gooley
R. Tucker
E. Herker
H. Wenzel
J. Lines
J. Brammer
A. Barbieri
C. Cottell
A. Raggatt
W. Bollmeyer
Enon
T. Aeards
J. Scotchery
Thompson
E.S. Puddy
J. Mt
Delamere christened at Whyalla shipyard ceremony
The Whyalla shipyard christening of the Delamere featured Mrs Russell naming the ship with champagne as 2500 workers gathered. Mr Russell cited industrial cooperation and thanked workers while noting costs and future prospects at the Whyalla yard and the Be H.P. group.
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Agineagine Delamere
Whyalla
HO Russell
Grey
Abe Weysel
Y Wirhip
Rapid Bay
Russell
Jay
Man Dalziel
Becaue
Australia
Walla
Wedington Lewis Cehin
H.P
Delamere
Russian Troops in Persia Face Deadline Dispute
Diplomatic circles in London report friction as Russia may face questions over Red Army troops in Persia failing to depart by the treaty deadline. The Evening News cites tensions between Britain, Iran, and Moscow while officials weigh possible explanations.
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Russia
Persia
Harvest festival praised by congregations and leaders
A harvest display at churches drew large crowds with blooms and vegetables. Rev Benton of Tyr Elliot urged faith in God’s bounty, while Rev J J Shits welcomed visitors and led praising choirs. Local leaders linked harvest to relief for Australia and global food shortages.
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Churelis
Altuna
Giest
DL. Benton
Tyr Elliot
Lebanon
Rau
Nassau
Aril
Central
J. Shits
Presbyterian
Ta Wy Hrook
J Liflywiit
Condictor
Dorothy Garrett
Hruoh
Mozart
Vastor St. Sammuels
St Paul's Churel Atvengland
Co V. Sefroletiels
Schotefeld
Australia
Pirie Wins Challenge Shield At Jamestown Swimming Meet
Norther District high schools Jamestown hosted swimming events on Saturday with Pirie taking the Challenge Shield. Clare Kadina also competed. Pirie boys and girls teams topped their divisions with individual wins by Warne Quider and G Piller among others.
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Tre Mgt Seloul
Voatheid Puintis
Une Pontrout
Port Augusta
Janes Joyyll Geach Walle
Norther Districts
High Selools
Jamestown
Clare
Kadina
Hivere Sun
Pirie
Johanson
Onn
W Mayfield
Piller
Warner Ge Janes
U S Conditions Tied to Russian Loan Report
New York report says Washington will grant the loan to Russia only if Moscow agrees to halt efforts to form a self contained economic bloc in eastern Europe and Asia.
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New York
Wall Street
United States
Russia
Europe
Asia
Cyclist Wins 15 Mile Oman Memorial Race After Collision
L Hosking collided with a car near the half way turn then remounted and won the 15 mile Oman Memorial road race conducted by the Wipe Cycle Club. Close behind were J Hagen and A Shepherd with times around 1 hour 50 minutes. Norton won the junior prize. several riders retired due to pace and strain.
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Oman
Wittel
Wipe Cycle Club
Joh Hlan
Pirie
Warnertown Road
Wali
Ubnerved
Wun
Theophy
Hosking
Dugan
Hagen
Sheylord
Tooky
Huey
Norton
Dunbar
Smith
Kauschke
London
Williams
Bauer
Internee and POW ship sails from Sydney Harbor
The Daisho Maru, first Japanese vessel into Sydney Harbor since before the war, departs for Japan with 2709 civilian internees and POWs. Amid crowds, ex servicemen attacked some Japanese with fists as they boarded a moving train nearby, while commandoes joined in the melee. Japanese passengers feared hostile reception on return.
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Sydney
Sydney Harbor
Japan
Balmain Wimes
Foor
ALF
Summonses Against Government in Sydney Appointment
In Sydney on Sunday five men applied for the vice chairman role of the Commission to issue summons against the Commonwealth Government. The position was awarded to Mr. W Taylor, a revision.
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Sydney
W. ©. Taylor
Efvision
Land Settlement Problems at Mid-North River War Veterans Meet
At Gladstone the Mid Northern sub-branches of the Returned Servicemen's League held a conference on land settlement and rehabilitation. President Hootarster chaired. speakers included J Rudall and J Dowling with detailed discussion on rehabilitation for young veterans entering civilian life. About 280 diggers attended the reunion dinner.
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Mid Norther
Retwrurd Servicemen's League
Gladstone
Hootarster
Antony
Messrs
J Rudall
Millhouse
K.C
League
JF Dowing
Stax Secretars
Web
Me Webster
Wits
Bell
Adelaide
Tory
Teague Mandershitr Wits
Uistal
Pirie
Harslett
Nt. H. Newle
Yandial
Mallhou
State's richest long swim trials spark mass nominations
The Port Adelaide swimming club prepared for a landmark 134 nominations for next Saturday's long distance state event, aiming to set the state's record over one mile and 40 yards. Secretaries announced a 20 minute limit with nominees from multiple clubs including Port Hihuhon Port Augusta Port Adelaide Whynlit Henley Grange Rosewater Gilberton and more.
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Handiappers
BAAS
Pire
Nile
S.J. Parker
Port Hihuhon
Port Augusta
Port Adelaide
Whynlit
Henley and Grange
Rose
Pirie cycle club event duties and local notices
Official duties for the Pirie cycle club's Smilesman Memorial oath rite were carried out by G Williams J McLaughlin H Le Blucher and others. Local dignitaries visit Dirie. union leaders P Standish and A F Kitson arrive from Adelaide. Health updates include Fred Berry undergoing appendectomy and Reg Kretschmer discharged after malaria. A three year old boy, Hayond Hammond, was fatally struck by a bus near Port Lincoln and died at Port Lincoln Hospital.
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Pirie Cycle Club
Smilesman
G. Williams
J. McLaughlin
H. le Blucher
T. Campbell
T. Tiets
W. H. Gal- Mocil
T. Cannybell
D. Pannell
Rey
D, le
Fred Berry
Agnes Street
Edendale
Pirie Hospital
H. A. Thomson
David Street
Reg Kretschmer
Dey Street
Pirie South
Hort Lincoln
Hear Hayond
Vacalar
S. Hammond
Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln Hospital
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Lower
Burdekin District
Townvyille
Yrelock
Sellheim
Isassey
America
Goolwa
Sun Cnes
Pan
Peron
Beetaloo Farmer
Boucher
Charles R. Sumner
Davies
R. ‘Tucker
R. Robinson
C. E. Holderl
G. Webster
D.C. Laube
J.B. Walker
W. Giles
A. Melnerney
C. Hosking
J. Young
F. Brighton
W Boucher
A. Cochrane
R. Fuller
J. Suteliffe
R. Lines
W. Baldock
F. Green
J. Reichstein
L. Lehman
Lehman
Hanley
Batten
W. Shephard
Tucker
Wakeham
Camey
J. My Wurm
V. Blesing
M. Chundier Ier
Aritain
Divelog
Sail
Auuita
Narva
Mir Ratssell
Whyalla Hasina
Ini
Techion
Yesent
Moscow
Linn
St. Paul's
Salvation Army
Anauy Wittereut
Rivard
Capt. Richards
R. N
Makin
Navy
United Nations Security Council
L. Hosking
Silman
Ack
Hart
Conner
McMahn Johnson
J. Nestor
Dietman
W Shepherd
Thi Point Cin
Baselow
Abe Haine
Vicar
J. Hagen
A. Shepherd
F. Bairstow
J. Dormer
Fiish
Airlines
Mid-Northern
G. Dolling
G. Morse
Wis
R. Parker
C. Davies
Joy Hutchinson
H. Wilkinson
D. Davidson
Pat Hutchinson
Ke Komehan
J. Gray
A. Groeke
Pat Franks
D. Knight
R. Dolling
P. Spek
S. Windham
G. Bowering
R. Elliott
M McManus
B. Mortess
J. Cobbin
K. Battersby
I. Absolam
B. Rutgers
N. Fowler
H Cocks
G. Herbert
H. Pinch
Z Rao
M. Kuhrstein
A. Johannson
Pritchard
Whitney
B. Threadgain
Jennings Wis
G Clough
M. Murphy
the Ziepes
Brustolin
Len Bishop
Fourth Street
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