Remarkable sight over Adelaide harbor sparks curiosity
A strange aerial phenomenon appeared in the southern sky near Birio last night, lasting briefly and emitting white rays. In the Moonta motorship’s passenger list for berthing at Federal Dock today are Sir Walter Duncan, Sir James Gome, Sir Arthur Cudmore, Sir Howard Lloyd, and Sir George Wilson.
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Birio
Adelaide Steamship Company
Spencer Gulf
Federal Dock
Knights
Sir Walter Duncan
James Gome
Arthur Cudmore
Howard Lloyd
George Wilson
Bobo Brain Oversees Electric Plant Costs
A garbled note describes an Australian project with a 4000 pound budget and complex electrical work. It mentions two skilled electricians trained over a year and several months, plus a Victoria State Electricity Commission role in Melbourne.
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Sulee
Australia
Victoria
Stary Electricity Commissiony
Niy
New Nipponese complex to rise near imperial palace
A sprawling new development is planned near the Emperor Firobila's palace featuring a hotel described as a Nipponese Rockefeller Centre. It will house a picture theatre department, museums or galleries, offices, and apartments under one roof, with a 1,000 year Wailing pote project touted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwerrepa
Heavy Flood Damage Hits Victoria and Surrounding Areas
Torrential rain across Victoria leaves roads impassable and crops damaged. Goulburn River rises threatening homes as emergency crews rescue a woman and her child from floodwaters. thousands of pounds in losses reported from Shepparton and surrounding farms.
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Melbourne
Sunday
Nput
Komt
Tatura
Shepparton
Goulburn
Move For Permanent Preference For Returned Men
An agenda item for the annual conference of Mid-Northern public branches of Returned Servicemen’s League seeks to extend the term of preference for returned soldiers from seven years to a permanent one. The meeting, next Saturday, will also discuss state and federal funding, wartime pay, and water charges.
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Servite League
James Twis
Pirie
Anaibely Tortarwand
Iti
Bark
League
South Australl
Pirie Deleg Fates
Brakworth
Koo- Tunga
Yacks
Luwra
Une
Pale
Tie Autr
Terence Wu
Eames
Murray
Baroota
Nelshuby
Port Genmeiny
Young Port Broughton swimmer wins then loses Pirie race
About 2000 spectators watched 13 year old P Edwards of Port Broughton win the annual Swim Through Pirie on March 4. He was later disqualified and the race awarded to P Grocke, who was also ruled ineligible. G Christie was finally declared the winner after further decisions by the South Australian Amateur Swimming Association. The controversy centered on late registration rules and timing, with comments from Grocke’s father and club officials.
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P. Edwards
Port Broughtan
Pirie
P. Grocke
Pirtel
Grocke
South Australian Amateur Swimming Association
G. Christie
Pirie South
SAASA
Bo Warde
Usandalion
Awiti
Mercor
Peter Grocke
Tounid Kinwell
Axnes Littteniphy
Cryebul Port Broughtol
Blas
Miy Clita
Wis
B. R. Grocke
Peter
Bil- Wep
Ubal
I Edwards
Ube
Tool
Cholshie
Standard Tennis Premiers Triumph in Close Meet
The Standard Tennis Premiers defeated Railway Club West in a tight match at Pirie Railwaymen. Key players included Sparkman, Raymond, Evans, and Wade with notable scores and lines of play cited. coaches praised consistency and improving A grade performance.
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Tusels
Pirie
Evans
Leds
Sparkman
Raymond
Wallerton
E. Gary
Rainey My Adams
Wade
Sparkinian
Fran Huth
Tinney
Adgne—burry
Ds Wade Puller
Ton Byan
Cuern
Sparkinj
Ov Raymond
Adans
Tatu le Losey
Healigan
Mastionit
Bitte Gay
Bowley
GH Weleby
Ye Murdoch
Leselke
Mashfond
Hamihsia— Kittel
Bob Jaimson
Weleby Hovsiy
Murdost
Leselike— Lulusan
Hannigan
Lowley
Mashford—Welsby
Mardoch— Wittel
Wolleyius
A. Sparkyneny
Pheyer
Ballerton
C.J. Howley
Ethelton Swimmer Wins At Port Wakefield
Port Wakefield event sees Ethelton swimmer win the half mile while G Willoughby of Pirie High School takes third in the Producers Handicap for boys under 16. R. Hosie of Port Adelaide places among the finishers. G Melior from Rosewater posted the fastest time in the Swin event.
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Port Wakefield
Cull Dikcoll
Ethelon
Jon R. Barnes
Rosewater
M. Greet
Port Adelaide
G. Melior
J Grech
Victor Harbor Vomd
Francis Henley
Grange
R. Hosie
Ig G Willoughby
Pirie ‘High School
Adelaide
Northern District Poll Declared Victory for McEwin in Liberal-Country Win
In a tightly watched count at the Bile Courthouse, Mr De Le Riehweds oversaw the declaration of the Northern District poll. McEwin won re election with a majority of 2,866 after preferences were distributed among three candidates, with Labor and other party figures acknowledging the result and praising the campaign's conduct.
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Bile Courthuise
de le Riehweds
McEwin
KM. Edmonds
Mie McErwin
TelWa
Taaur Messrs Co
Havana
Gladstone Railways Tennis Defeats Highlighted Matches
Railways tennis results show Gladstone defeated by diverse opponents with Crickets-like lineups and many players listed. Notable names include Belgrave, Wade, Maynard, Sparkman, J Clancy, Humble, Fraser, Evans, Clancy, and Mateus among others in a dense meet with 75 games recorded.
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Gladstone
Pirie Railwaymay
Bonmor Densils Association
Hive
Sele Seares
We Mead
Belgrave
Wade
Kobinoun
Mutias
Hod
Seater
Viches
Rewshlin
Fannielly
Mote Drann Hitc
Humble
Fraser Wade
Maynard
Growden— Lebrave
Bollinger
Evans
Tuuids
Y. Faferton
ale—DuRy
Clancy— Sparkinn
Mitr —Nwates
Mullivy—Vontret
Gt Sitter
Jolly Frackling Rubl
Moten —Owens
Matehihig
Bhuibi Hidstun
Mayes Wins Eight Mile Road Race
Mayes won the eight mile road race on Saturday beating Seidel and WO Shepherd who finished second and third. FE Rairtaw posted the fastest time in the event conducted by Vine Usele.
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Mayes
Bae
Demanih
Vine Usele
Chu
V Seidel
WO Shepherd
FE Rairtaw
Bargain Prices Draw Crowds At Hurstville Grocer
In Sydney the Hurstville grocer who cut prices below pegged marks last October has restored them to previous levels. The shop was packed as customers flocked for the 40 items discounted, yet bought little else. The retailer blamed selfish customers for limiting purchases and stirring the controversy.
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Sydney
Hurstville
One Killed Two Hurt On British Destroyer
A British destroyer on patrol off Portland Dorset suffered one death and two injuries when hand grenades exploded aboard the 1,970-ton Brill destroyer Myng off Parllane. The incident caused damage and a brief crew disturbance as medical teams attended the wounded and the ship returned to port.
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London
Supply
Brill
Myng
Parllane
Dorset
No Second Cook No Go Causes Treworlun to Sail
A near-breach of discipline aboard the Treworlun delayed its sail from Ellen Street Wharf after a missing second cook. Crew tensions flared as authorities sought a replacement, with a deputy captain and port workers coordinating the stern’s clearance before the ship finally departed on Saturday afternoon.
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Tim
Ellen Street
Treworlas
Nechew
EM Nicholson
Elder, Smith & Gu. Ltd
Witt
Ente
Treworthy
Tate
Charges Proved Sequel To Year End Disturbance
A young man was found guilty on a charge arising from a year end disturbance. The court ordered him to pay £178 in costs and fines plus court fees and compensation totaling about £5. The defense claimed the complainant's account differed from witnesses. a verdict followed after testimony from multiple witnesses including a man named Siustrom. A second report notes Joseph Byrne, a waterside worker, showing improvement after a severe eye injury from a separate incident.
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Joseph John Byrne
Waterside
Warnertown
Ronr
Solomon
Pirie Hospital
Australia faces push to double population for survival
In a nationwide broadcast, Minister of National Development Mr Casey warned that Australia must double its population quickly to maintain undisturbed possession of the country. He argued expansion is essential for survival as a free, independent nation and urged collective effort to build a stronger national story.
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Casey
Australia
Coudry
Dads Association Meeting Notes Include Absentees And Finances
The Dads Association meeting was held with fair attendance including Women’s union members. A year end financial report showed modest gains but noted inactivity in some areas and two members departed since the last meeting.
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Meleluume
Jo Kranels
Andil
Piriesub Urangh
RSL
Usta
Actayie Ics
A.C Shioji
Red Cross Carnival Efforts Amid War Service Meeting
Melbourne and Adelaide readers report updated war aid plans as Red Cross volunteers, drivers, and committees coordinate drives and fundraising. The article notes weather forecasts, donations, and new year driver elections led by McBride as president with committee members and a Women’s Auxiliary chair delivering remarks on war service office activity and volunteer involvement.
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Hai
Velit
Red Cross Society
Priday
Thaxie Aildide
Myla Guttur
Thana
Mase Wehmann Streasirer
Adeimse
Melbourne
Sydnee Sa
Widit
Ine Waz
Pern
Seisbane
Hobart
Aya Cogt
Mileyiser
Woalvvart Wark
Messrs
McBride
Francis Wehirnsatin
Watas Mullighan
Watts
AL le
Fabrinieh
Wy Reid
KR Mathews
Muri
MrBride
Mun
Enbelaich
Wehrmann
Reid
JG. Hodges
G Jensen
Striking Newcastle Coal Firms Face Settlement Hope
NS W coal strike nears end as Newcastle steelworks risk closure and mine curtailments threaten thousands of jobs. After a conference led by Mr Gallaghay terms were agreed with hints of resumed work and possible plant shutdowns if mines stay idle next week. Officials warn further cuts without prompt labor action.
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Newcastle
Runsoad
John Darling
Lambton
Swekton
Ifiver Steelworks
BH. Gallaghey
Coat “Industry Tribal
Winers
Stewarts
Lloyds
H.O.P
Neill
Northern
Miners’ Federation
Chini
Aune
Bietler Unanager
Newcastly Steelworks
Sonnet
Belgian government resigns over Leopold return plan
In Asse, Belgium, the Catholic Liberal coalition resigned after Liberal ministers rejected a Catholic joint session plan on the King Leopold return. Catholics who back the king could seek a Catholic cabinet as Liberals oppose his restoration.
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Assels
Suaay
Belgium
Leopold
Senate
Brite Leopold
Te Bs
Japanese boats fired on by Russians as two seized
Rival police report that Russian patrol boats opened fire on Japanese crab boats off Hokkaido. A wounded skipper said two Russian vessels appeared among twenty Japanese boats, firing at least 15 times and seizing two boats in the encounter near the northern island.
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Tokio
Simday
Hokkaido
Japan
Uasi
High Dutch Official Arrested in Indonesia
Sunday: Dr J Ovinga a top Dutch official in Indonesia was arrested by the Military Governor of Djakarta on suspicion of association with the rebel group led by Capt Weterling. Ovinga, once head of the Dutch government’s halveevice, had served as advisor to the Indonesian Ministry of Information Westeriine. He faces one month for illegal entry after his escape prompted authorities to round up hundreds of Dutch Chinese and Indonesians during the Weaterliie movement crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Djakarta
J. Ovinga
Indonesia
Singapore
Weterling
Ovinga
Weaterliie Movement
Fire Rages Aboard U S Navy Tender Amid Shark Menace
On March 1 a fire broke out in the engine room of the U S Navy tender Eide while en route to Efate and Eniwetok. The crew faced explosion risk as 126 men on life rafts were menaced by sharks. Two naval rescue vessels saved 26 men, with 19 more aboard decks and life rafts. All survivors were reported in good condition despite sun exposure.
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Pearl Marbor
Eide
Exiwetok Island
Fife
Laer Elder
Retts
Pitt
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He Patel
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Ye Women’s Auxiliary
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