Fire at Pimlott's timber and furniture factory devastates works
A large fire destroyed Pimlott Ltd furniture and joinery plant at Barrier wharf Ellen Street, with flames damaging the timber depot and adjacent offices. Firefighters and volunteers saved some assets as insurers assessed losses near extensive, roughly £15,000, with much stock and timber destroyed. The blaze began late Monday night or early Tuesday, and investigators note strong winds and a high heat level hampering efforts.
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Tusleruay
Pimlott, Ltd
Barrier Wharf
Lauy
Pirle South
Pimiow
Pinrath
Timited
Messrs
W. F. Care and Co
Igety and Lo Ltd
UL BP
Dremen
Gulf
Totik
Pluott, Limited
Oregon
Pinilott
Wut Ko
More Men Unemployed in Public Industry at Port Pirie
A report notes worsening unemployment in Port Pirie as 50 carpenters and joiners join ordinary laborers like horse drivers out of work. WR Caver and Co’s firm stalls lack demand, threatening severer hardship for workers. The mayor, J S Guddes, plans to resume work at the Limberyard, aiming to reemploy men this morning.
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Port Pirie
Pim Jott
Kings Stall
Messrs
Caver and Co
Lie Dem
J. S. Guddes
Limberyard
Ander
Gallant Firemen Save Premises Amid Fierce Blaze
Reports describe a heroic fire response at a riverfront warehouse. Firefighters battled intense heat as hoses from city hydrants fought the flames, inside workers pressed on, and onlookers questioned if help would arrive before the building collapsed. The crowd heard engines and watched as seawater attacked the blaze.
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Charles Geddes
Rumen
Eesti
Federal Parliament Debates Supply and War Profits
In Melbourne the House of Representatives debated supply halving the amount, with figures showing customs revenue up by 1.5 million pounds in eight months and a 2 million pound annual rise expected. The war gratuity, repatriation costs, and imperial debt dominated discussion as the government eyed further loans and continued shipbuilding and postal policy criticism.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Fins Gungeal Dore
Jur Filey
Cael
Mussy Greene
Gregory
Walt Afarmed
Makin
Iie
Lie
Soto Lowlon
McWilliais
Gowntts
Unity
Otter
Sesdian
Nusneos
Hughes
Ite
Diplomats testify on Caillaux case and Agadir crisis
Sensational evidence in the Caillaux trial reveals Alfonso reportedly warned of a German emissary threat during the Agadir crisis. Witnesses including ML Martin, once ambassador in Madrid, and M. Puleolozus of Petrograd recount messages and sealed packets tied to potential royal assassination plots and prewar German arrogance.
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Ranier
London
Caillaux
Martin
Renicassador
Madrid
Alfonso
Agadir
Galllaux
M. Puleolozus
Petrograd
Trade and Finance Fortunes Made With Ships
In a London discussion at the Winchester Chamber of Commerce Lord Cobwyn urged using prewar capital as a base for currency reform and a progressive tax to fund state assets. He cited the rise of fortunes from shipping and proposed channeling savings into national policy while addressing inflation and depreciation concerns.
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Cobwyn
Winchester
Columeree
Colwyn
Inian's
Theanes
Priday
Horace Phuket
Ireland
Disunited Ireland Ulteriorites Demand More Territory
A London report notes Ulster unionists push for including Cavan Monaghan and Donegal in Ulster territory while rest of Ireland faces debates on Home Rule. Garson questions desirability of broader borders amid ongoing conference talks and security concerns across Ireland. A separate Dublin dispatch reports Clifden Castle owner Bulcher shot. magistrate and clergy urged surrender of property for restitution, with police raid and violence following.
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London
Belfast
Lolegrant
Irelaml
Edward Garson
Ulster
Cavan
Monaghan
Donegal
Goreesnondent
Dublin
Mat Mrames Bulcher
Clifden Castle
Butcher
Shipyard dispute at Crystal Brook spills to Port Pirie
A meeting of the Trades and Labor Council discussed shipyard labor at Crystal Brook and Port Pirie. Disputes over employing men at Lip Snickers and the partition between premises prompted council action, with a blaze and firefighting efforts described as the argument concluded with the workers prevailing.
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Abu
Crystal Brook
Port Pirie
Crystal-Druvie
Delewales
Trades
Labor Council
Umibur
Messrs Gerifies Uni Co
AML
Ding Wall
FREIGHTS TO BE RAISED BY SHIPPING COMPANIES
The Times reports freight rates to rise as lines consolidate to lift outward charges. Coal prices quoted at 27/15 a ton in London vs 43/ to 48/ a ton elsewhere, while liner costs to New York and Southampton carry a £50,000 burden. Australian merchants note cotton prices up 100 percent since last November.
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Unidad Servign
Tondor
Mugniay
Juig
al Ieee
Solio
London
Southampton
Portuguese Labor Trouble Sparks Global Communication Halt
A chaotic report describes a widespread strike crippling postal telegraph and civilian communications. Rumors of violence surface as authorities in Tuy and Madrid deny full revolt while dispatches mention a military presence and unrest near Liston.
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London
Feonkien
Tuy
Courage and Daring Fight Water Blaze at Alessis Geddes Co Building
A crowd watches as a man on the roof directs water from a hose to fight a blaze at the Alessis Geddes and Co building. The runner direct fire crews, the water stream hits the ridge, flames are brought under control, and several spats-wall walls ignite. The crowd laughs at a spectator urging the fire toward the blaze, while a lone figure on the roof maintains control and helps douse the flames.
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Alessis Geddes and Co
Phu Nroyel
Ris Ob
Siewater
Australian push for local motor fuel from coal and shale
A Times letter argues Australia should develop a self contained fuel industry by producing motor fuels locally from coal and shale. It cites the need demonstrated by war and cites 8,000,000 US cars as context. It calls for immediate steps to reduce dependence on foreign petrol and support a domestic opal petrol industry.
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Peru
Fi Commonwealth
Australia
Tis
America
United States
Astralia
Ross Smith Movements Reported by Aielvide Telegram
Sir Ross Stuth movements received in Aielvide today with repairs ongoing. Slovwil lotion anticipated Saturday. Gapain expects leaving middle week, possibly 17th. Itinerary not arranged, only non stop run possible. Decision expected Monday.
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Ross Stuth
Aielvide
Gapain
Service Disarray Hits Pionic Buses During Holiday Bus Route
Disruption at Pionic bus service arose after vehicle withdrawals left several routes short. Buses had been hired weeks earlier for a planned holiday rendezvous miles from Pirle, with managers expecting normal service to resume.
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Aithdrawal
Shs
Mio Parity
Hari
League of Nations tale reshaped Turkish navy limits
London reports under the Turkish naval clause the Ottoman Empire may retain no navy except limited vessels. Greeks and other powers poised to claim property and territories. Smyrna to Greek control. Sweden and Norway move toward League entry. commissions to Russia. war criminals trial proceeds. Adelaide-born Murray Ferrar named chief accountant in Wellington.
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London
Brida
Greer
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