Boxing bout in Melbourne ends in knockout defeat
In Melbourne on Sunday Jack Mule of Victoria knocked out Billy Samuels an aboriginal boxer in the 6th round after a fast start by Mule. Samuels delivered body rights and punished Mule with hooks, but Mule rallied and dominated the late rounds, dropping Samuels in the 16th and earning a technical victory as Samuels failed to rise. Spectators cheered the dramatic display.
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Melbourne
Jack Mule
Victoria
Billy Samuels
Palé
Samuels
Dale
Sanmuels
Len Johnson Beaten by Opponent in Sydney Ring Fight
Sydney report says Len Johnson was defeated last night at the gradiumy by Stamm Fim Willing. The bout featured four rounds with Williams defending, Rath and Haney noted among the colored boxers. Williams pressed hard, but the surprise result left Johnson injured in the leg while the rival stayed dominant throughout the match.
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Sydney
Len John
Jett
Williams
Dilman
Haney
Newcastle Fight Ends In Draw Between Wilson and Newbury
In Newcastle on Sunday Cecil Wilson and Tim Newbury fought to a drawn result with referees noting a closely contested bout. The same night in Brisbane Queensland a separate boxing match saw Lets Reynolds stop Frank in wine rounds at the cil Tus venue.
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Newcastle
Cecil Wilson
Neweastle
Tim Newbury
Sydney
Brisbank
Reynolds
Frank
Port Pirie Cricket Match Delayed by Weather
In Saturday play between UMLG A and Necomer, Wie fourth mate Wie season and Knoc ked up 6x, Ergie Sevit the top scorer. Main took 9 wickets for 30, with Worrall aiding in a partial total. Guild vs Buffs fixture postponed to next Saturday for a one day match. Record shows multiple batters out and bowlers named, but weather caused delays. Port Pirie Association fixtures were also canceled.
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Umlg.a
Necomer
Epitoh
V-Am
Ergie Sevit
Worrall
Main
Recorder
Betwen Guild and Buffs
Satunday
C. Henderson
G. Combe
Sanders
Port Pirie Cricket Association
Port Pirie Motor Cycle Club postpones sports meeting
Heavy rain fell on Saturday forcing the Port Pirie Motor Cycle Club to delay its event due to treacherous track conditions. Riders opted for practice sessions instead as the motordrome became slick and unsafe.
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Pirie
Port Dirio
Explosion at Woolward Iron Works Kills Sixteen
Terrible blast rips through a furnace at Woolward Iron Company's works releasing molten metal. Sixteen men killed and many seriously injured as hundreds of tons of metal escape in the calamity.
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Bitemingham Vines Scady
Woolward Iron Company
Fatal Injuries in Sydney Motor Crash Victim
Sydney report says Mr Fitzhimmens died last night from injuries after being hit by a car at the corner of Hutter and Elizabeth streets. He had alighted from a tram, suffered a broken wrist and other injuries, and remained unconscious for nearly a week. He leaves a widow and one child.
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Sydney
Filashamens
Mba
Hutter and
Elizabeth Streets
Fitzhimmens
Ani Ruben
Government Workers Association Meeting Review
The Pirie Wane of the AWWA presided by MP Burdon discussed progress for government employees. The AGWAL was praised for industrial gains, noting back pay improvements and heightened status across sections while grievances against the Turhup Master were slated for resolution.
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Pirie
Burdon
Tunis
Agwal Lal
Secre
Hig Visih
Fateh
Peintk
Wits Behaviar
Nirwsh
Hindmarsh
Hathues Board
Association
All Nations Handicaps Set For April 10 RSL Meet
RSL SPORTS notes J Hewers announces handicaps for the April 10 event. Allies handicap lists many riders with yards assigned from 6 to 47. Entries include Gulley Hayes Foreman Neite Kousins Eastgate Gilbey Burnett Wangeneen Sedomary Gacler Pannenter and others with numerous figures. Garcon and Youthhe handicaps show additional yardage while March deadlines loom for secretary Gladstone to collect entries.
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J. Hewers
Tor Ihew HS
J. J. Gulley
P.T. Hayes
Roe
W. Foreman
MA. Neite
ST Kousins
D. F. Eastgate
B. G. J. Gilbey
Wd. Burnett
M. Wangeneen
W. A. Sedomary
Gacler
J. Pannenter
W. Hani
Wwdeperr
Grainu
Short
F. Warrior
Tuhanwen
TF O'Loughlin
RB Vandepeer
M. J. Butterfiel
HE. Keteherta
A. Travers
C. A. Burner
Seamen's Union Faces Split Over Australasia Affiliation
A rift within the Seamen's Union emerges as the Sydney branch rejects the registration of the Federated Seamen's Union of Australasia. Secretary Fleming says a Sydney meeting March 30 will review the dispute while Walsh and Raeburn press for unity.
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Seamen's Union
Sydney
Thomas Welsh
William Raeburn
Federated Seamen's Union of Australasia
Melbourne
Fleming
Wilk
Girl Struck by Train at St Leonards
Nancy Grout, age 14, was struck by a train at St Leonards while waiting on the track between works. Her right leg was injured, and she was dragged under the wagons. An excavation near the site prompted the five new hits.
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Nancy Grout
St. Leonards
Mysterious Death at The Grosvenor
A girl was found dead in suspicious circumstances at The Grosvenor. Police investigated the scene at residence on Stori Terrace on Saturday night as inquiries continue into the case in Adelaide.
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Adelaide
Sonuay
Sori Terrane
Wonderful Escape From Quarry Fall
Portland worker Allan McGasker survived an 80 foot fall in a quarry. A rain softened ledge broke the fall midway, leaving him with only a few bruises.
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Portland
Allan McGasker
Commonwealth
Cement Company
Steamer in Trouble Near Port Hardy
Vessel bound from Glasgow and Liverpool to New Zealand via Panama reports via wireless that it is making four inches an hour. The slip is proceeding to Gulon. Port Hardy was a reduced visitor by Pirie.
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Landus
Saturntey
Kleamer
Hung
Glasgow
Liverpool
New Zealand
Panama
Gulon
Record Vaults Tied and Shattered at Satudray Meet
New World Records, Houter, May YUNK, Saturdis. Hharle Mum surpassed the world record vault mark for the tenth time on Saturday night in the Post anice Clerks' games by clearing the bar at 43 feet 74 inches. Desart Hubbard posted a 24 feet 7 inches broad jump, breaking Hoff's record set on Tuesday.
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Houter
May Yunk
Hharle Mum
Desart Hubbard
Hoff
Sewerage Possibilities Explored in Pirie by Visiting Engineers
Meo I Bellamy hydraulic engineer, under ministerial instruction, arrived in Pirie with W J Murrell and Mdl Miller to study sewerage system feasibility. They will inspect sites and conduct investigations for several days before reporting to the Minister. Bellamy leaves for Melbourne this afternoon. Miller remains to continue inquiries.
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Meo i. Bellamy
Tut
Pirie
Bellamy
W. J. Murrell
Jy Miller
Bellas
Murrell
Bellmany
Mr. Miller
Mainbraydyreck
Storm Strikes Broken Hill Injuring Residents
A severe thunderstorm and flash flood hit Broken Hill on Saturday, washing out streets and damaging homes. Murry, Sara, and PF Stevens were hospitalized after being struck. A lightning bolt struck a residence on Williams Street, fusing wiring and filling the house with smoke.
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Broken Mnel
Messra Murry
Sara
Stevens
Hida
K. ‘Tank
Broken Hil
Leveiord
Hebbning
Thundter
Massive Flood Devastates Purnamoota Area With Record Rain
A severe, days-long downpour floods Purnamoota and surrounding homesteads. Water rushes through homes, isolating families and washing away livestock. Government reports show unprecedented river rises and large water intakes, with towns like Broken Hill and Purnamoota recording historic flood levels.
Amery suggests Latin American league to ease world tension
Reuters reports in London that at Newton Abbot MeL Amery, Secretary of State for the Dominions, stated he believes Central and South American nations should handle their affairs within a regional league across the Atlantic to increase effectiveness and a sense of responsibility in the League.
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Reuter
London
Newton Abbut
Mel. M. Amery
Dominions
Central and
Southern America
Atlante
Editor's Letter Attacks Unions Over Smelters Dispute
A heated letter criticizes statements by Mr Mabinetin and Mr Tobinette amid union activity at Smolters. It accuses a “pressure body” of unethical tactics, details botched appointment procedures for a check inspector, and notes tensions with the BALAS and Industrial Court discussions.
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Meyer
Mabinetin
Smolters
Robinette
Sutton
Jeany
Hin
Tobinette
Hay
Fimsett
Ciiefs
Hobinette
Blas
Coles
la Palmear
Une
Hobivetle
Tituna
W.A. Hall Utes
Mat
Hfawa Council
Jason
BALAS
Industrial Court
Sebor
el Board
Cevils
AMWLU
Stobinette
Diritass Miteling
Ted Nut
Anit
Wiese
Malary
Rabinette
Hixenseet
Me Aav.u
Blazing Inferno Aboard Paparoa Off Cape Town
Reuters reports from Gapetown that the burnt steamer Paparoa crews and officers were brought to Capetown after a fierce blaze. Chief Olver Ort recalls the escape as the ship burned end to end with a dramatic deck explosion. The chief engineer and wireless operator leapt into the sea to survive, while the captain and eight men remained aboard to open the seacocks as the final acts.
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Reuter
Gapatown
Barraboul
Troubled China orders crackdown on Communist traders
Peking dispatch says an edict issued last night orders the arrest of five Communist traders and instructs civil and military authorities in the provinces to cooperate in suppressing Communist elements. Hanton report notes troops and police surrounded strikers' headquarters near the eastern city to inspect records this morning.
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Peking
Hanton
AETROWS STREET CLASH FATALITIES RISE
Peking watches a protest turn deadly as guards fire on about 1000 students trying to force entry to a cabinet yesterday. Casualties rise to 120 including two girls and a woman. eye witnesses report bayonets drawn and three to four volleys at close range.
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Euler
Peking
Calinet
Yachting Accident Off Sydney Harbor Involving Corella
In Sydney Harbor the Corella, with Governor-General Lord Styne Haven and ex-Prime Minister Ja Fucht aboard, collided with a vessel named Gherry Tree. The bowsprit tore a large hole in Corella, missing Lord Stonehaven by a few feet, yet the Corella pressed on despite the mishap.
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Ydney
Lord Stynehaven
Sydney Harbor
Ja Fucht
Corella
Gherry Tree
Lord Stonehaven
Queensland Elections Preview in May General Vote
SHISBANE Sunday report notes growing interest in the May 4 general elections. A federal slump suggests Labor influence weakening in several electorates. Port Cre ius Quentop Kennedy and Charters Towers are expected to be won by the Nationalists. The metropolis sees a large turnout anticipated in Moerthyr where Mr E W Fowles is contesting Labor incumbent Peter McLachlan.
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Shisbane
Port Creius
Quentop
Kennedy
Charters Towers
Jhy
Moerthyr
E. W. Fowles
Mir Peter McLacbian
On wish Mayor Nieass Returns From Pirie Visit
Personal report shows P. K. Nieass mayor of On wish spent the weekend at Pirie as secretary of the A.G.W.8. He will return to the city today. He says the stay was very successful and pleasant.
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P. K. Nieass
Onwish
Pirie
Disputed BHAService Cabinet Meeting Declared Invalid
In Paris a heated exchange questions who called a union meeting and whether BHA officials invited all workers. Allegations arise that some stores were excluded to influence dental clinic support and to counter opposition. Debate centers on co operative plans and alleged covert actions by the so called obscure unions.
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B.H.A.S
Robinette
Rubinette
Tayfl
Paris
Jem
Century Tire's Tortoise Wins Hard Fought Kangaroo Race
A chaotic 90 mile course saw three rivals crash and struggle as Tortase, commanding speed around 49.45 mph, surged to win the heat and claim the 1912-1916 Kangaroo trophy lineage. Century Tire officials blamed a bulbom mishap for the earlier setback.
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Century Tire
Tortaige
Walder
Sally Sid
Tortoise
Cleveland Seeks 24 Hours Record at Melbourne Speedway
The Cleveland car set touring car marks with an average speed of 57.6 miles per hour for 234 hours at Melbourne. The vehicle broke a 24 hour record, reaching a sustained pace of 60 miles per hour at times as officials noted.
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Repels Speedway
Ane
Melbourne
Cleveland
Combined Trojan and Spartan Teams Challen ge Match
Basketball lineup lists Trojan players Appleby Maxwell Scott Palmer Chilwell Muls Cratete Parmenter Christie Burgens Mager Williams emer for a YMCA challenge. Spartan roster includes Association rep players to meet Australasian YMCA tournament side at 9:45 p.m. on YMCA courts.
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Y.M.C.A. Court Unis
Aington
Appleby
W. Maxwell
Scott
A. Palmer
Chilwell
A. Muls
Cratete
F. Parmenter
A. Christie
Nh. Burgens
Mager
Williame
Emer
YMCA
Association
Y.M.G
Collision Kills Girl in Auburn on Sunday
A lorry collided with four taxis on Searatt Street Auburn, mounted the footpath and fatally struck eight year old Gwenda line Halden. Oliver Scruss drove the lorry which briefly lost control as it struck the front wheel, sending debris toward awaiting children.
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Sydney
Searatt Street
Auburn
Sentenfay
Gwendaline Halden
Trae
Oliver Scruss
Tovey
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