Cyclone Hits Darwin Damaging Patrol Boat and Pearling Area
A cyclone battered Darwin causing £95,000 in damage to the patrol boat Larrakin and surrounding pearling facilities. Damage to homes near Myfly Point reached £4,000 while relief attempts focus on searching for 20 missing pearling diggers, including 110 Japanese and 69 Malays, with limited supplies reaching the stricken area. The Federal Treasury approved funds for reconstruction and Darwin's Public Works Department began immediate repairs as weather returns to normal and efforts shift to salvage and search operations.
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Darwin
Soleil
Myflly
Brisbane
L. H. Ales
Larrakin
Australia
Queensland
Gulf Country
Giles
Treasury
Change Island
Mnore
Pearing Ingeern
Aeling
T. Haltan
Wee
Harrowing Hour on Clare Road in Nighttime Crash
Mrs A B Piller, pianist with the orchestra, recovers at The Terrace after a Clare Road accident on March 2. Car brought her from Clare Hospital to Pirie. Visitor from The Recorder heard her account of the traumatic hour. She is bruised but not disfigured. her mother Mrs T R Gunn stays at her side.
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Terrace
Clare Just
Carnell
Ericksson
Mrr
Clare
Pirie
Rasmussen
Mr. Erickson
Car crash near Pirie leaves two dead and others injured
A late night collision on a bitumen road near Pirie involved Mr. Carnell and Mr. Ericksson, both injured, and Mr. Rasmussen killed. Survivors recount the dark stretch, popping carburettor, and a sequence where one driver swerved left, the car rolled, and hospital care followed.
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Carnell
Yan Aera Saver
Ae Dent
Ps Nats
Pirie
Steliparis
Mr. Carnell
Arthur Rasmussen
Mr. Ericksson
Mr. Papandrea
Peril of Madrid Rebels Advance Rapidly Near Guidale
The rebel forces, after heavy fighting, push toward Guidale about 30 miles northeast of Madrid. Reports describe mechanized units moving on open ground, with another column arriving near Cuadainjari. The campaign details from the north eastern front note rapid advances along the Aragon road, encircling government positions.
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London
Franco
Guidalejars
Madrid
Crissine
Countes Moelti
Innurgepls
Turces
Gevatry
Eust
Cuadainjari
Brihveea
Tajuan
Cuenca Roa
Daily Mail
Slovenia
Fen
Mescarons
Advancine
Aragon Road
Sundarrams Range
Crystal Brook Centenary Celebrations Mark Alumni Returns
Crystal Brook Centenary events yesterday saw many old pupils at Back-to-School Day presided by Mr Durga the acting near teacher, with Mrs Maud Young and Mr R Young among attendees. Speakers included Messrs Gale Lines Westop Robinson Nicholls, who recounted memories and led ceremonies.
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Crystal Brook
Durga
Maud Young
A. Schulls
Messrs
G. WW. Gale
P. Lines
Scbuul
B. Westop
W. W. Robinson
W. PF. Nicholls
Young
Gale
District Nursing Society Fundraising In Pirie
The District Nursing Society in Pirie raised 104 pounds 0 shillings 0 pence over two days with 44 from a Smelter collection and 60 from street and Paddy's market collections. Volunteers sold badges in town and readers sought aid for the sick, while donations and orders supported patient care. a sister Watts helped many, recording 6,528 calls last year. The piece notes expenses, local residents visiting, and probate matters awaiting decisions in the Supreme Court.
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Siunual Deve
Piste Utanchuf
Harpers
Pirie Hospital updates and local notices from region
The report mentions extended terms for the Banking Commission and officials in Pirie West and Port Pirie. It notes hospitalization for several residents after injuries and illnesses, transport to and from hospitals, and local agricultural conference attendance. Officers from the Salvation Army returned from Adelaide with plans to visit Pirie.
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Upl
Baldock
Birle Salvation Army ‘Corps
Adelaide
Pirie
Raster
Coroner Finds Fatal Collision Near Bungaree
Coroner R HL Tilbrook of Clare ruled the death of Arthur Rasmussen aged 30, of Snjomin town, was due to head injuries from a crash on Main North road near Bungaree on Tuesday. The wreck involved a car driven by Carl Bernhard Polling and another by Claude Roy Garni. Enquiries were conducted. statements were taken from witnesses A Papandne, G Sangster, Swanled-Vonstabive Be Boyer, AL RL Piller, Miroh Fricksson, Carpi, and naling.
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Main North Road
Bungaree
Tuessay
Maven
Arikar Alexander Rasmussen
Snjomin Town
Pirieersons
R. HL Tilbrook
Clare
Arthur Rasmussen
Carl Bernhard Polling
Claude Roy Garni
Waite
Salas ML West
Perans
A. Papandne
Bmd G. Sangster
Swanled-Vonstabive
Be Boyer
AL RL Piller
Miroh Fricksson
Carpi
Naling
Railways earnings rise for seven days period
A Railways Commissioner report shows approximate weekly earnings for the seven days ended Staten 7 totalled £64,552, compared with £80,269 a year earlier, an increase of £3,783.
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oMee
Sixpence admission debate at St Mark's annual meeting
At St Mark's Club annual meeting in Pirie discussion centered on football finances. Secretary M S Keane presented the annual report with receipts and expenditures led by donations, events, and match income, while treasurer J Faull detailed costs from advertising to training. Members debated admission charges proposing 1 shilling for adults and 1d to 6d for children, arguing over reducing prices to boost attendance and the impact on young players.
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Pirie
St. Mark's Club
Broke
M.S. Keane
3. Faull
Faull
Monavera
Joan
Tow
A Ryan
Hawks
G. Lambert
Phairmun
Mov
Keane
Foull
oloroMennis
Rana
South Australia
M. Coleman
P. B. McMahon
fMelais
Vane
Ulu
Woncoth
Fironnick
Mr. Keane
1148 New Ships BRITAIN'S NAVY
A partial report discusses damage to some roads from high water after recent runs and notes remarks by Dr Goods on water conditions. It cites progress on Jacrossa side road from Port Hrougmi Singapore bese and mentions plans for new warships and the need for rubble and limestone for harbor work.
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Goods
gUilar
Port Hrougmi
Singapore
Wandearan
Ihe
Glaseau
Avidean
Warship Construction Plans and Noxious Weeds Notice
The council discussed 148 ships under construction including five ships four aircraft carriers and other vessels. Action on road weed control and noxious weeds was agreed with potential penalties for noncompliance. The navy aims to protect trade with upgraded escorts and converted destroyers while government cooperation with shipping minimizes wholesale disruption.
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Oruiaern
Eihteen Desieny
Aome
Goode
Morre
Ferme
Mt Wilin
Fr. Goode
Uemeciven
Sir Samuel
District Council Implements Noxious Weeds Act Aids Clubs
The district council voted to remove burrs from roads and issue notices to landholders under the Noxious Weeds Act with Nappery and Wandsarun assisting. Tennis Club was granted aid, needing extra land and court tiling. Attendees included Orw Lawrie chairman Welch Ferme Goode and Jollie Maser Glasson district clerk and Davidson inspector.
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Youturuay Pirie District
Ctwa
Nap
Perry
Wandsarun
Lana
Orw
Lawrie
Welch
Appointment as Northern Territory Administrator
The minister announced the appointment of IL. AL Ablitt Scale as Administrator of the Northern Territory. Mr. Abbott will begin his duties in April at a salary of £4,200 per year plus £100 allowance. The appointment is for an uninterrupted term, aligned with last year’s terms.
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Canberra
Paterson
Northern
Territory
Abboth
Trade with Canada negotiations continue to aim for satisfactory accord
Prime Minister Lyons says no breakdown in talks with Canada and that negotiations will continue to seek a satisfactory agreement. He says radio contact was made with Canadian Minister of Commerce Awler, who recently left for the dominion to inform Sir Henry Gullett’s cabinet of the latest reply. The Commonwealth has no intention of abandoning the trade talks and will press forward.
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Gambbara
A. Lyons
Canada
Awler
Canadian Miniater of Commerce
Dominion
Sir Henry Gullett
Mma
Gir Henry
Adelaide Wool Sale Yields Large Return to Growers
Adelaide reports a strong wool sale with 95 percent clearance of 36,894 lots. Prices rose across the board with Merino wool holding firm and top values reached for specific lots. Demand was widespread among buyers, lifting lamb and other wool categories despite some volatility.
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Adelaide
Igher
Somperud Ieee Il Tom Se
Dei South Tran
Merina Hoggsis
Bere
Bryce
Kalangadao
Lead Prices Slip as London Metal Markets Rally Open
Fragmented London Metal Exchange reports mixed gains across copper tin and zinc with lead advancing to 36 shillings 6 pence per . A London advance to 7 6 appears cited amid market cables from Leadan and Waleealey showing varied early and late day shifts.
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Adelaide
London
Leadan
Waleealey
Wheat Prices Slip Amid Overseas Market Movements
Wheat quotations fell to five thirds of a Dushel as oversea markets opened with options. Australian sellers at Liverpool showed activity while profit-taking persisted. The market ended the day steady with a late rally as the Farm Board sold at Winolpes and the tone remained barely steady.
Australia and Victoria Clash in Shefield Shick Final
Australia faced Victoria in the final as Wictcie battled to chase a 162 total. Bradman endured 31 before a Fleetwood-Smith ball dismissed him, while Badcock fell to McCormick. Fleetwood-Smith tore into the innings, Victoria at 9 for two at stumps with Gregory, Seorass-Waite, Ward, and Cotton among the fallers. Sundries and scores listed for both sides.
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Adelaide
Australia
Wictcie
Shefield
Ryan
Walte
Bradman
Fleetwood-Smith
Banda
Ebeling
Badcock
McCormick
Victoria
Gregory
Seorass
Loss of Stinson Plane Due to Downward Air Currents
Investigators concluded the Stinson aircraft failed in flight from a downward air current. They noted drag overwhelmed the plane on the proper course, the engine ran smoothly, and the plane struck a 150 foot treetop during descent. The crew had substantial flight experience and the machine was not overloaded. Weather and wireless issues were not cited as crash causes.
Orderly Referendums Shape Victorian Dairying Tactics
Melbourne April 1 meeting of Victorian manufacturers will discuss the position created by referendums in the dairying industry. The Butler Price Equalisation Committee seeks active cooperation of manufacturers' committee and questions Commonwealth Government’s interpretation of the referendums. The group believes no immediate developments will arise at the next tuturs and protests against orderly marketing.
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Melbourne
Prider
Butler Price
Commonwealth
Desecration of Graves by Souvenir Hunters
Four graves of Stinson plane crash victims have been desecrated by souvenir hunters. Saplings were removed from mound protections in the MacPherson Range, and tools were found at Lamington Plateau. Air Lines of Australia arranged with Beaudesert police to curb further interference with the wreck site. Legal action may follow against anyone found with wreck souvenirs.
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Biusbane
Mundey
Stinson
Souvcenir
MacPherson Range
Lamtington Plateau
Air Lines of
Australis
Beaudesert
Poor Recruiting in Britain Pressed by War Strain
An annual report notes Britain struggles to supply recruits for the army as shortages hinder manpower. It suggests adjusting pay to match Britons and possibly provide assistance to attract conscripts to the front in Kupland.
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England
Kupland
Danger of Air War Warns of Strategic Spoilers
Fragmentary note discusses risks of aerial warfare and its potential to force decisive outcomes. Mentions fear of prolonged conflict and exhaustion while citing observers from the era. Implicates strategic bombs and morale effects in shaping wartime decisions.
Frances Defence Loan Safe Ares Broadcast Notes
Frances Defence Loan reports a safe ARES Prodey as a broadcast to tre malin Neg with unclear context. The fragment hints at defense funding or loan matters and a broadcast note, but lacks coherent details or identifiable persons or organizations. Further readable text needed for precise summary.
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Ares
Tre Malin
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