Closing Wonthaggi coal mine leaves nine hundred idle miners
Melbourne reports that about 900 miners at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine face indefinite idleness as pits close. The jury declined to descend into the shaft while deputies seek government relief or a resumption of work. Evidence discussed gas, roof strata, and a possible spark, with adjournment to inspect the mine and surface works. Hearing resumes Thursday.
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Melbourne
Wonthaggi
Bussau
Mines Department
T. Platt
Luther Wbatt
Howe
Johnston
Tingate
Jol Witsart
Hit
Shipping News Wharfs and Easter Pay Changes
Shipping News reports wharf workers to be paid today due to Easter holidays, with pay routine altered from Saturday morning. Tides and vessel arrivals listed include Neon lead tonnage, City of Winchester and Lumoss coal, and several concentrates shipments slated for early to mid April.
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PHARE
Werseaesxrsden Lorie
City of Winchester
Lumoss
Unclear Port Holiday Schedule Notes
Fragmentary OCR states a port movement and unusual holiday timing with workers Nalidus Coston Hause and Tur nurs Wipe alles, offices open Saturday and Monday, names odd and unclear. No definite dates or locations can be confirmed from the text.
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Tomarrow
Old Sitardy & Hommel
Nalidus
Coston
Hause
Turnurs
Bynarrow Witt Norsdam
Victorian Unemployment Figures Outline Eight-Year Relief
A Victorian unemployment report shows total unemployment relief funding set for eight years from July to June, totaling £22,449,976 with £100,000 earmarked for hospitals and charities. The document notes past allocations, membership figures in the YMCA and associated boards, and a peak unemployment rate previously reached, alongside personnel changes and a note on future plans during Hobart tournaments.
New Singing Star at Austral
A garbled report notes a new singing star at Austral and mentions an arrest in a police court. The text lists scattered names, dates, and places with uncertain details about a thief, a vessel, and penalties.
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Austral
Eight Year Old Tenor Stars In Lets Sing Again
Eight year old Hobby Orwell debuts in Lets Sing Again set for Austral Theatre, with songs like Hulloaby and Sante Lucia. Henry Annetia as coach and George Houston as father figure headline a tale of a boy’s reunion amid carnival antics and memory loss, supported by a large cast incl Gail Matrick and Wallace Ford.
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Ben
Hobby Orwell
Ar “Hullaby
Sante Lucia
Marie
Henry Annetia
Walter Abel
Page Disappointed by Referendum Show Tone
Dr Earle Page acting prime minister addressed the crowd at the showground and stated the Commonwealth Government would cooperate with the States to craft a constitutional condition. He predicted substantial concessions on shipping freights and indicated announcements would follow government cooperation with ministers.
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Sydney
Earle Page
Page
Hinoramnent
Infantile Paralysis Closures Hit New Zealand Schools
Wellingtons and Napier area schools in New Zealand have closed to curb the spread of infantile paralysis. Authorities deemed the move necessary to prevent wider transmission. The measure follows four weeks after the first cases appeared.
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New Zealand
Wellingtus
Wednesay
Wingly
Napier
Re Admission Plea From Expelled Labor Members
Sydney reports a formal application for readmission to the Australian Labor Party by 24 expelled members. The move, led by secretary Ste Kine, seeks reinstatement after criticism of the party executive and mentions J T Lang amid ongoing Labor council discussions.
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Sydney
Wednevally
Tstralian Labor Party
Labor Council
Mey J
J.T. Lang
Lost aeroplane search fails to locate it
In Mubuline an extensive search covers all three planes, a Harbor Trust boat, and divers in Bristol where a plane dived into the sea yesterday. Efforts focus on recovering the aviator’s body while hope remains that the other two planes and crew can be found.
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Trust Bane
Comedy and Mystery at Ozone Theatre
A bustling programme at Ozone Theatre features “The Murder Man” by Spencer Feary with Tracy on the case and a twist ending. Marion Davies and Cloth Gate star in Cain and Mabel, while Gable and others deliver a lively musical comedy era entertainment with romance and dramatic moments.
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Dan Vine
Ronnabee
Ataate
Mantole
Spencer Feary
Nuneral Dianess
Trey
Elen
Ovine
Tracy
Sing Sing
Thal Tracy
Rome
Pfaviin
Wheat prices rise as Adelaide bushel hits record
Market report shows wheat in Adelaide reaching five dollars a bushel on trucks headed for Port Adelaide amid steady overall markets. Germany and Italy purchases abroad helped push prices higher, with Liverpool and Chicago markets mixed but largely steady amid renewed demand and profit taking. Weather unsettled in U S Northwest and ongoing supply concerns influenced sentiment across Winnipeg and other exchanges.
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Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Germany
Italy
Liverpool
G. G. Mechods
Chicago
C. Anderson
United States
Chicare Yoo
Wheat Board
Winnipeg
London Metal Markets Mixed Prices on Spot Lead Tin and Copper
London metal markets show mixed quotes as Australian Mines and Metals Association reports spot copper down 24 units while lead and tin move modestly. Forward prices for copper and zinc edge lower, with tin and silver showing smaller shifts amid uncertain trading.
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Australian Mines and Metals Association
London Metal Exchings
Local notices and appointments fill Pirie scene
A string of community notices from Pirie records appointments as town clerk and local manager posts. Officials travel for meetings, hospital posts update, and social events flow from the Royal Exchange Hotel to parish gatherings as residents plan holidays and attend sporting events.
War Ministers Fraternal Observes Good Friday Services
War Ministers Fraternal arranges two morning services at 9 o'clock in Mie Congregation at Chutop and Solomontown Methodist led by Rev W B Mowden and Pastor BD G Wit. Communion observed at both. A 4 PM Salvation Army Band procession ends at the town hall followed by an open air meeting led by Rev D L Benton.
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United Services
Chutop
Solomontown Methodiat
W. B. Mowden
BD. G. Wit
Chile
Salvation Army
Tey. D. L. Benton
Weekly Hire 445 9 Week For Builders Laborers
The Federal award was discussed by Pirie and Builders Laborers Federation members led by Mr J H Reid. Pay set at 1/44 29-17 per hour, about £4 5/8 weekly, with a 44 hour week. First time weekly hiring was introduced. six months’ continuous engagement allows weekly job at £3 15/-. Holidays and wet weather time loss paid. Award to start April 1 for pre February contracts. post February 1 contracts begin immediately. Mr N B Perham to Sick and Accident Fund delegate. finances reportedly sound for all but one member.
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Pirie
Builders Laborers’ Federation
J. H. Reid
Tim
N. B. Perham
Anzac Day concessions discussed by Pirie Imperial League branch
At a Pirie sub-branch meeting of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League plans for Anzac Day rail travel to Adelaide were discussed. A 40 am deadline was set for the forward journey, with the branch seeking league help to arrange an Anzac Day train. Children marching with fathers in the city procession were noted, and a Poppy Day appeal on November 5 was approved pending authority from league HQ. The meeting also addressed a Sailors and Soldiers Distress Fund badge levy and a proposed chain of dances, while officers announced an official service pensions handbook to aid returned men and dependants. Electric light cricket coach F S Dodd was elected to the selection committee as four outside teams issued challenges for next week’s matches.
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Auzie Hay
Pirie
Imperial League
Memorial Mal
Wves
League
Adelaide
Modeush
E. McMahon
Penius
Me. McManon
F. S. Dodd
Stinson Plane Crash Story Told At Brisbane Inquest
Sgt Keeffe testified at an inquest into the Stinson aeroplane crash that survivor Mr Proud believed the crash resulted from the pilot flying too low. He described a rain wrapped mountain, heavy clouds, and the plane hitting the ground amid tree stumps. The cabin burned, and others were unable to be saved. The inquest was adjourned.
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Brisbane
Stinson
Danii Keaffe
J. & Proud
Keeffe
Proud
Mr. Proud
Binstead
Mr. Westray
Mir
Sgt. Keeffe
Murray Bridge Races Four Favorites Succeed
Murray Bridge racing results show four favorites winning across multiple events. Tempus Fugit in the hurdle, King of Wit distantly challenged, and Stomy Dream claimed the steeplechase with clear public betting trends noted. Melbourne reports include the star mare Sirius winning the hurdle at Moonee Valley.
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Murray Brige
Murray Bridge
YMCA Tennis Final Promises Seven Game Win Volley Night
YMCA pennant tennis final recounts a tight night of play with multiple pairs competing. Score details show several close sets including Bottrill and Lunn and Wade and Foote at 6-4 and 5-6, with other matches listing various pairings and results.
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Rise Ni
YMCA
Wes
Maggalt
Wade
Yume
Jones
T Maxwatt
Keats
Leane
Monthrill
Lunn
Railway wage rise for metal workers ordered by judge
In Melbourne on Wednesday Judge Drake Brochan in the Arbitration Court prescribed pay margins for higher grade metal workers in the railway industry. Lower grades will be considered when the court brings totals before Wy. The railway increase ranges up to 15 a day.
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Melbulhne
Ehill
Drake- Brochtan
Arbitration Court
Beeby
Mr. O. A. Witt To Visit Europe
Mr. O A Witt of Ellendale Maine plans a grand European tour starting April 29 traveling by ship to England then on to Germany Switzerland and Sweden He will skip England briefly during coronation chaos and proceed to the continent before a return voyage via West Indies Panama Canal and New Zealand with stops in English and Scottish towns on the way back
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Witt
Sult Syd
Germany
Switzerland
Sweden
Easter Carnival Of Sport Draws Many Visitors To Pirie
Easter events bring a busy weekend to Pirie with trotting at Memorial Oval North Western tennis and cricket finals plus sailing regatta all day Sunday at Uncle Vie’s Oval and matches at Pirie Telowie and North Western venues drawing large crowds and visitors.
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Pirie
Ami
Strampionsip
Memorial Oval
North v. Watt
Pirie Rowing Cirly Regatta
Sunpay
Uncle Vie's Cricket Club
West Colts
Afford Oval
Sone Uded
Telowie
Telowis
A.N.A
Cricket Adelaide
Afurd. Oval
Three Days of Tennis at Pirie Club Tournament
Pirie Tennis Club finals will run over three days at four town venues Pirie Lisdon Park Railways and High School starting 9 o clock. Don Turnbull former Davis Cup player headlines singles doubles and mixed doubles with Dot Stavenson plus D and G Stevenson. Victorian era players Hopman and Mrs Hopman attend women’s events with strong local entrants. Trophies valued at 63 2 await winners and court managers for the four venues are named with matchups listed.
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Pirie Tennis Club
Pirie
Itisdon Park
Railways
High School
Don Turnbull
A. B. Cone
Dot Stavenson
D. and
G. Stevenson
Joan Hartigan
Turnball Wea de
H. Hopman
Hopmen
Els Fera
McPhicat
Meyers
P. Moors
C. Middleton
P. Bernard
H. J. Netting
FM. Collins
G. Nardelli
Risdon Park
P. Warburton
W. HT. French
Hiteli
School
Trotting Tonight at Memorial Oval Chief Races Nominated
Nominations for chief trotting races will be present tonight at Memorial Oval. The program starts at 8 30 due to shops opening at 4 00. Tote facilities offered with straight out and place plus doubles on Milnes Handicap and Easter Handicap. Racing includes Easter Gift two miles Minstrel Abbey and Guy Fawkes among others with weights listed for participants.
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Tood Helds
Memorial Oval
March
Pirie Born
Ack
Mears Mawritius
Esr Smeston
Mustylo
Sahaa Hoy Pulham
Marion Axworthy
General War
Slaroyal
Mavis Murray
Speedy Voyage
Dorothywhinner
Elstern Derby
Shekels
Minstrel Abbey
Miss MacNab Bright
Irgtrel
Machar
Fame
Blue Oak
Lady Eagles
Guy Fawkes
Guy Hanks
Diack Hector
Party of Bowlers in Adelaide Easter Carnival
South Australian country bowlers focus on Adelaide where the Bowling Association hosts a country carnival over Easter. Two Pirie rinks will take part and Associated Smeltery Club’s green opens for play. No formal tournament program yet, but members may arrange matches. Local rinks Walker Boss Young Walker Threlfall to compete, with Threlfall joining from Adelaide.
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Adelside
Pirie
Associated Smeltery Club
Adelaide
Sotlow
Walkers
Boss
Young
Walker
Threlfall
North Rifle Meeting Sets Big Marksmen Event
Air R J Sampson secretary of North Western District idle bemic Union notes a record number of marksmen expected for a big prize meeting starting at 30 tomorrow morning at Pine Rangel spanning the day. Clubs from Adelaide Metropolitan Boolerua Centre Port Lincoln and more will contest eighteen matches with strong entries from the Adslakte club led by Reuter Oates Castine and Nutt. The Thomson teams match and close aggregates draw attention as the shoot resumes Sunday morning at 6 30.
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R. J. Sampson
North-Western District
Idle Bemic Union
Pine Rangel
Ipre
Langhorne's Creek
Koster
Line
Bas
Sampson
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