Swim Through Fire gives Jamestown winner in record pace
Under ideal conditions the annual Swim Through Fire over a 3 mile and 400 yard course saw D. Siviour of Jamestown Club take the lead early and fend off rivals to win. Fastest time was set by S. Depledge of Adelaide in 35 minutes 16 seconds. Over 200 spectators watched the event from Baltic Wharf to the BHLA dump with many boats and racing craft in attendance.
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D.siviour
Jamestown
S.depledge
Adelaide
Baltic
Port Adelaide
Jean Gray
Pirie
Harvey
Borg
Ifa
Anil
Alin
Bepledge
L Wils
Gail Atari
Atonnet
Pihee Am Serach
Ie Weiler
Ulloitea
James
Town
Port Broughton
Port Augusta
O'Glack
Dov. Prarsob
Mel PL Hillier
B. Perry
S. Turner
MaQueen
Hastwell Ballet
Barker
Sinale
Abbott Ani
Ly A
Lowards
Irda
Denis
Apnoul Camn Magners
B. Edwards
Mlases
Nillie Harvey
Hilda’ Harvey
Bert Adelpine
le Burdon
Anxious Talks On Mines Opening And Work Force
Sydney report notes Northern Collieries Association chairman Mr Mate Donald said miners offered to return to work but many minors are unavailable. He stated 20 percent of experienced men have offered services while applications from allied employers have been received. Galopidan Golieres Ltd submitted plans for study of one of their plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Siining
Northern Colieries Association
Mate
Donald
Sid Lodwy
Emany
Esty
Galedopian —Goliertes, Ltd
Train strike injures man at Baulkham Crossing
Sydney reports a man identified as Thomas Mercy, 38, of Parramatta, was run down by a train at Baulkham crossing this morning. He sustains severe injuries and is hospitalized.
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Sydney
Acai
Baulkham
Thomas Mercy
Weed
Solar Discovery Claim On Unknown Planet
London reports a sensational claim of a possible undiscovered planet beyond Neptune. The article suggests such a find could alter solar system history, with expectations of further planets and revised models of planetary orbits and distance from the Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sinitay
James James
Gremigs
Earth
Diving Champion Crowned At Part Pi Championship
S. O'Brien won the diving championship with a stage shove finish as 20 entrants competed. Judges Yegtenat and Ronda oversaw at Minish yere. O'Brien, Ho-Dosle, and A Swiisson led a cheering crowd as he executed graceful entries and claimed the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O'Brien
Yegtenat
Ronda
Judes
O'Brien
Swim Club Dance At St Pauls Pavisie Hall
The Swimmying Club celebrated a well attended dance at St Pauls Pavisie Hall with Mayor presenting trophies for the 1939 events. Deysan Whardty and MAT Middleton attended as notable figures, while Tempo Orchestra supplied music. Plans for next year include a larger gathering and another trophy competition.
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St Paul's
Pavisie
Stoning
Weldadanens
Deysan
Whardty
Mat Middleton
canaGa
Second Tasmanian Match Eludes Australia and Tasmania
Tasmanian match report lists batting and bowling figures with names such as Walker, Green, Nash, Murwait, Sundeies, Rowlinig, Grimoeth, Harnibrook, Meulano, and Nicholson. Australia’s Ponsford and McGabe appear, while bowlers Burrows James Hash Newton Townley Atkinson and others post figures. The fragmentary OCR yields inconsistent names and scores, but indicates a detailed innings and bowling summary from a Tasmanian match.
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Ingines
Atuinsda
Walker
Pairtan
Rushiortit
Shaw
Ogimnett
Green
Metabe
Bureowwsi
Waller
Toraieadk
Nash
O Mornibrook
Murwait
Martin
Sewlon
Sundeies
Waretaz
Hate Wand
Grimoeth
Harnibrook
Meulano
Bourtinun
Nichandson
Australian Stock Market News and Market Sentiment
In finance and trade notes, Australian stocks stay dull with expectations of eventual Commonwealth security gains. London sentiment toward Australian finances is cautiously optimistic, citing low prices and uncertain demand. Industry voices call for a nationwide sizing committee to shape marketing policy, while buyers anticipate price alignment with London, and 20,000 tons of potential output looms amid weak consumption in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Sdvice
Jmn Dominion
Salem
Guateath
London
Annamona
Otreles
Axonos
United States
Swhloh Na Tatler S
Cars Collide Near Sydney Serious Crash Reported
Fragmentary local notice describes a Sunday car overturn near Rockdale with two women dead and others injured. Authorities report inquiries into the incident and a hospital admission, with unclear details due to damaged text.
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Sydnry
Rockdale Loiay
Ste George
HyepPal
Mvaz
Semaphore Arrival Brings Strict Quarantine in Adelaide
Sindy reports arrival of slgimer Nerkbods at Semaphore with no-communication for passengers as quarantine officers unload the 2 gyn and forward the eastern Boston dates Express cargo. Unloading to resume in time. 16 passengers dispatched to Quarantine Station on Tuesday Island for further telegraph updates. all passenger and crew conditions deemed satisfactory.
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Adelaide
Sindy
Widnjeht
Adela
Tuetens Island
Wool Experiments Show Remarkable Invention In Wool Research
A London report describes Dr Parker and Mr Penton showcasing wool research devices enabling precise control of temperature and humidity for experiments. The work includes Australian wool waste regeneration, undersea fibre potential, and studies on wool in early stages of processing. De Barker’s association advances health research on wool diseases in New South Wales and South Africa.
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United Service
London
Parker
Penta
Barkee
Fenton
Slink
Moore
Turner
Ertiacia Sydey
Olinala
Colinse
Dion
Tearm
Slyes
Australia
England
Penton
Aluér
Goool Research
Sively
Olen
Wales
Barker
Iuturs
Mny
Aik
Byrd Aims to Claim Antarctic Lands
The Department of State reports Commander Byrd intends to claim Antarctic lands for America, despite questions about sovereignty. No final action yet, with formal policy under discussion.
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Washngton
Satria
DepArtment of State
Mir Gotini
Byrd
Yimdine Pein
BILLIARDS MATCH REPORTS PROMINENT GAMES
A garbled billiards note records a match with players McGonaches and others. The text mentions scores around 19,209 and gate figures 58s and 237, but many words are unreadable. The fragment suggests a public or club billiards event with high gate numbers and multiple participants.
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Sersiar Lolton
Seareh
Sno Elise
PORT- RACES SHOWCASE IMPRESSIVE RUNS AT CHOL MEET
Port Advi racing club staged an extensive program amid unsettled weather with AXNUS powering six events. Notable performances included wins for Kirkkia and River Uirole, plus a lengthy show of reserves like Happy Dreams and Ulster Gold. Dividends topped several pounds, with CANAL WELTER and PATRICKS HANDICAP delivering solid payouts.
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Grost Gastern
Onlikante
St Patrick's
Mary Fly Atti and the Southern Cross The Daily Chronicle
Fragmentary text shows a reader note about Mary Fly Atti and references to a southern voyage or journey. The piece mentions America and a possible Atlantic Night, with scattered names such as Kingston Savill and Isle Ty Ike. The legible portion hints at ambition and personal sentiment about a trip and a quiet life.
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Khigstka Bitlefk
America
Fe Weihayo
Savill
Isle Ty Ike
Proposed Referendum Sparks Debate on Commonwealth Power
Fragmented OCR text shows a noisy report from Sydney about a proposed referendum. Mentions opposition, constitutional questions, and various names and figures in uncertain form. The readable elements hint at a constitutional power dispute and political framing.
Caulfield Meeting Second Wind in Form
Race report from Caulfield featuring Second Wind in good form at St Ailda Handicap with horses including Lewis Wenn and Paley. Notes indicate several entries with distances around six furlongs, showing notable performances and field details amid a crowded program.
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ST. Ailda
Malli
Ifide
SECON
Lewis
Outametes
Wenn
Pele
Tale
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Tvas
Vinlin
Son
Olin
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Din
Valloh
Anise Avis
Port
Port Piele
Milde
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Smaur
Ant
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Whi
Havesy
Isa Dina
Versa
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Piriey
Durner
Bitte
Stark
Vi Sahnert
Pine
S. Wapledeee
Staker
My. Maclighir Petey
W. Harnde
F -Brown
Pleth
Jo-Keeisebinee
Teen
Giay
G. Pine
Pile
Sanders
Brisksun
Inve
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Pirin
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Horenysky
Tany Velteb
Simate
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Runul
McGabe
Rust Pondmain
Tushforth
Fairfax
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Vota
Burrows
Hash
Newton
Townley
Atkingone
Finance and Trade
London Weekly ‘Review
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Semaphore
Antarctic Lands
Englayid
Bert Clefels
Cate
Iahed
Kardinal
Jaen
Axnus
Kanton
Milan
Slortens
Zoro" Henin
Aphenaton
Furione
Hechetan
P- Richarda
Ute Hendry
Snowden
Tye Miles
U& Femiltony
Bang Sane
Jivie Park
Tua Barvier Gol
Mt Caaper
Lpomnaek
Nagel Signets -Enormsue
Fieve King
Laxinus
W. Durdeth
Happy Drona
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R. Medhursty
Nowsate
Etagton
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Mite
Ana Fare CE
Beery Beniot Gal
Ra ‘Adutus
Machster Green
Medhniessi
Seirus At Ore Mi 'Acon Sone; “Eratia
Siaidy Sorlubsi
Ancarrsiy
Greenhide
Mary Fly Atti
Mingreord Smith
Meltounne
Bunilay
Ravin-Im
Suniar
Commonwealth Power -la
H. Miller
Hinde Quarlnis
Helting
Orrong
Gorbana
Toh
Caulfield
Paley
Rollacton
Amina
Bottiog
Ubioue Welter Ss
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