Tragic Sydney launch sinking heard at coroner inquest
Details of events leading to the Rodney disaster were given at an inquest in Sydney. The launch, farewell to the US cruiser Louisville, overturned off Bradley's Head on Sunday February 13 with 19 lives lost as passengers crowded the upper deck and the vessel briefly listed before capsizing. Survivors described the chaotic rescue while witnesses recalled fear and grief.
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Sydney
Rodney
United States
Louisville
Bradley
Relatives in tears at marine enquiry testimony
Relatives sob as evidence identifies those present in court. Coroner Mr Oram notes the inquiry will examine how the launch reached its end and whether negligence by any party connected to the launch could amount to criminal negligence. A marine enquiry is scheduled for March 21 with details to be submitted after a photo is presented.
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Oram
Quertumn
Mr. Oram
Maritime Services Board
Tam
Court of Marine
Stepto
WEA May Expand Classes To Pirie In Economics
Workers' Educational Association may extend activities to Pirie. E G Biaggini from the University of Adelaide arrived to investigate. He will depart for Adelaide after further inquiries. Steps expected to form an economics class in Pirie.
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Workers’ Educational Association
Pirie
E. G. Biaggini
University of Adelaide
Witness recollects drowning of child on ill-fated launch
Kenneth Kayser testified that his wife and seven year old son Christopher were on the top deck of the launch as it capsized near the Louisville Port. He said he searched the water and saw no sign of the boy while relatives on board reacted in shock. An inquest was adjourned.
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Kenneth Kayser
Dreath
Christopher
Louisville
Kayser
Night Cricket Match Recap and Player Scores
Fragmented OCR text shows cricket score details and player names. Entries include J Smith, McMahon, Brice, Mulerson, Middleton, Winter, Hiluss, Wallis, and Giles with varying runs. No clear teams or venue, but indicates a match and individual performances.
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Ty Miu Amis
Th Tufts
Ah Ghuse
Arist
Urinpin
Ty Huttes
Davie
Sagnert Tonden
Bar Jens Maton
Ty Vaders
Uitvide
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St Andrew's Church Aims to Raise 23000 for Debt Relief
At the annual meeting, St Andrew's Church reported improved finances and stressed the need for a hall and manse. A Centenary celebration committee was formed to raise 23000 to relieve debt, with plans for development work and support from various church bodies and guilds.
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Ty Ephuin
Weichel
Wink
SR Ringer Ijyrely
Thermometer readings record high 86.2 and early low 574
The Thermometer notes yesterday's maximum reached 86.2 degrees with a minimum to 8 30 am noted as 574, recording the 24 hour period.
Motor Truck Engine Fire Delays Night Scene
A motor truck engine caught fire on a dark road near a house rear. Fire brigade arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze under officer supervision.
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Uulfey
Dark Road
Wiley
eriRid
Sub-station at Mary-Erie Street Under Construction
The new electric sub-station for Pirie Corporation at Mary-Erie Street is under construction and expected to be completed in about eight weeks. Built by Dickinson and Haynes with J Fremin Jenkins as architect, six local workers are on site now with more labor planned later.
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Corporation of Pirie
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J. Fremim Jenkins
Dunn Cleared of Manslaughter in Wasleys Hall Scrimmage
William Joseph Dunn, aged 19, was found not guilty of manslaughter in the Criminal Court over the death of Reginald Jarmyn after a dance hall scrimmage at Wasleys. The jury weighed self defense versus provocation with medical testimony noting possible blood diffusion and timing of death, while Crown counsel considered a possible alternative charge.
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Adelaide
Wasleys
Kumberlain
Crown
Dunn
Justice Richart
Reginald Keith Jarmiyn
Jarmyn
Tarmyn
Covernon
Jannyu
E. Millhouse
Covernton
Chamberlain
Bry
Millhouse
Dum
Roof Collapse Injures Three at East End Market Adelaide
A roof at the East End Market collapsed during repairs about 9:30 am Wednesday in Adelaide. Three workers were injured, with one reported seriously hurt. Victims named include William Vivian, 20, laborer, and other injured men. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as police investigated.
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Pattine
East End
V Trex Vetey
Hyesais
Indie
Ereeneryeer
MeDasn
Taapital Ta Police
Janie
Wiliam Vivian
Toseefreet
New Mle
Trav Tured
Wheat and Lead Prices in British Market Report
Fragmentary text shows Wheat and Lead prices noted as 4 and 15 6/10 per ton, with unclear OCR fragments mentioning Ford, Ruir, and Wind Arthur Mocking. Personal names and addresses appear garbled amid probate and local notices, indicating a mixed page segment with market data and obituaries or notices.
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FORD
Doctors Fees Proposal Shocks Friendly Societies in Victoria
Proposals by the British Medical Association in Victoria seek near doubling of doctors fees paid by friendly societies and limit visit hours. Natives Association and other bodies express disbelief, viewing the plan as a move to push higher charges under inquiry by federal authorities and a looming national insurance debate.
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Melbourne
British Medical Association
Victoria
Meo Parker
Imtralat Natives Assocision
WALA
Vie
FMA
Common Wealth
Personal notices from Pirie readers and hospital updates
Mr C B Sanders formerly of Pi now living at M1 King Street Ne Castle sends regards to Pirie friends in a letter to the editor. Gwenda eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs D J Jones of Pirie West who broke a leg while bicycle riding in January 30 will be taken to Adelaide today for treatment by specialist Mr Emu Widisanen. The sailing vessel Winterhude remains an inmate of Pirie Hospital. Mr F Corcorum recently in PirieHospital has been able to leave his bed for a while. Mr Hoss Baker is again an inmate of the medical ward at Pirie Hospital. Mr Osty Lohmann of the crew of the steamer Bitterfeld has been an inmate of Pirie Hospital medical ward for 24 days and hopes to leave soon. Messrs J A Rinder and GB Richardson and Revs EW Hogben and J
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King Street
Necastle
Pirie
Gwenda
D. J. Jones
Pirie West
Adelaide
F. Corcorum
Pirie Hospital
Hoss Baker
Osty Lohmann
Bitterfeld
O Hal lor an Injured In 18 Ft Drop Near Carrieton
Mr M R OHalloran endorsed Labor candidate for Frome, severely injured when his motor car plunged 18 ft into a dry creek about two miles from Carrieton. He is in Orroroo Hospital. W Wright visited Pirie then Adelaide. Several locals noted at St Andrew's Church annual meeting. Hospital cases include E Reid improving after surgical ward stay. Thomas James Budd of Pine Farm died at 71 after week-end admission to Pirie Hospital. K Thomas of Yellow Cabs South Octal Ltd arrived in Pirie. New Salvation Army officer As We Prancy returned to Adelaide. E G Biaggin Director of Tutorial Classes at University of Adelaide visiting Pirie with wife. T Yates treated for thumb injuries at Smelters first-aid station. Airmail list shows Adelaide to Whyalla passengers Williams and Burns and J Burns on Adelaide-Whyalla leg.
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M. R. O'Halloran
Frome
Orroroo Hospital
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Pirie
St. Andrew's Church
E. Reid
Third Street
Pirie Hospital
Thomas James Budd
Pine Farm
K. Thomas
Yellow Cabs South Octal Limited
Adelade
Prancy
Wang Street
Alfred
Salvation Army
E. G. Biaggin
Uslewenity
More Apprentices Wanted In Metal Trades
Melbourne officials pushed for a variation of the metal trades award to allow one apprentice per journey man, arguing that many young men join the air force after completing apprentices. Airline firms struggle with plane servicing staffing, while boiler firms reportedly employ fewer apprentices. the hearing before Judge Beeby adjourned.
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Beeby
Arbitration Court
Metal Trades
D. M. McDonald
New South Wales Metal Trades Association
Air Force
3. O'Toole
Boilermakers’ Society
Popular Pirie sportsgirl remembered at funeral
Miss Phyllis May Jeffrey 23 died in Pirie Hospital after a brief illness. A life of sport and community work, she played for St Andrew's Hockey and Pirie Women's Cricket, with ten wickets for ten runs in one innings. The funeral drew many from local teams and clubs, with tributes from captain E McKinnon and Rev W B Howden. A large floral tribute list followed.
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Phyllis
May Jeffrey
Pirie Hospital
Miss Jeffrey
RS. Jeffrey
Prince Street
Solomontown
St. Andrew's
Pire Association
E. McKinnon
Pirie Women’s Cricket Association
Phyllis Jeffrey
Clarice
Ruth
W. B. Howden
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Messrs. G. Hogg
S. Orchard
J.glass
F. Ingerson
R. C. Milburn
JE. Marshall
Porter shot at Farley Station near Maitland NSW
Sydney reports Cyril Clive Maher a 40 year old porter was shot while writing a letter at Farley Railway Station near Maitland late last night. He is in hospital with a bullet near the brain as detectives probe a mysterious attempted robbery with no safe contents touched. Major Reginald Milligan, near the scene, aided Maher as he was found unconscious and rushed to hospital. The incident remains unclear and the motive uncertain.
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Maitland
Ns.w
Sydney
Farley
Cyril Clive Maher
Muler
Jvinl
T Trading
Wave Eal
Tel
Reginald Milligan
Strike Ends at South Mine After Weeklong Walkout
At Broken Hill a weeklong strike ended as workers at the quadrangle voted to return to work this afternoon under terms set by general manager A Fair weather. Two dismissed miners from No 1 party rejoin with the men and perform repair work at timberman’s wage. About 150 to 200 of the 000 strikers attended the meeting.
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A. Fairweather
Advisory Panel Formed To Aid Defence Department
The Defence Department announces an honorary advisory Panel of four prominent industrialists to assist in organizing industry for national emergencies. Members include Sington Lewis, Tom Eaay, Gulin Fraser, and Sir Alexander Stewart. A preliminary meeting will review industrial organization for emergency readiness and advise on broad principles and pulley supply questions.
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Melbourne
Defence Department
Te Gael
Sington Lewis
Broken HM Proprietary
Teom Eaay
Twerow
Lyons
Better Kerbing Sought In Biri By Johnson
Cr Johnson again raises erbing issue in Biri noting huge gaps and nightly timber loss. Ald Davis asks for guess, Dr Taylor cites white ants, Dr Johnson moves for engineer surveyor to study kerbing town wide. Dr Reid comments on potential savings in Solomontown. motion carried.
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Biri
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Taylor
Johnson
Reid
Solomontown
Anglo-Italian talks begin in Rome amid cautious optimism
London reports the Anglo-Italian talks opened in Rome with a cordial mood and a wide, reserve stance. Britain seeks a broad agreement possibly spanning the Mediterranean and Near East, while Spain, Germany, and Austria influence the next steps and Domination’s consent may be needed.
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