Peterhead crossing tragedy claims Lohmeyer life
Adelaide worker Ludwig August Carl Lohmeyer a 49 year old sight watchman from Largs Bay was killed instantly at the Peterhead level crossing when an express train struck him as he stepped onto the path in heavy rain. Witnesses report fearsome injuries and a dangerous crossing with limited visibility prompting calls for safety improvements.
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Adelaide
Ludwig August Carl ‘Lotmeyer
Government Road
Largs Bay
Peterhead
Lohmeyer
Semaphore
Methodist
Wysmith
At & San
Outer Harbor
Missocks Fm
Woulside
Ivar Wuld
Heald
Lilmeyer
Tean
Guthrie
Suez
Burt Adelaide Ushy
Peale
Johmayer
New Manager Wanted Over Term Rejection Halts Wonthaggi Work
Melbourne reports a miners meeting in Wonthaggi rejects navy terms for a three month resumption offered by management. The group demands removal of the present general manager and control of the mine be placed under the Mine Department, citing safety breaches and ongoing risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wonthaggi
Min
Minea Department
New Ellen Street Railway Track Progress Report
Work on the new double railway track along Ellen Street proceeds under foreman Mr Gillies with 20 men at the western narrow gauge line. Ties, ballast, and kerbs are being laid as crews advance toward George and Elles streets, with completion targeted in about six weeks if weather holds.
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Gillies
South Australian Trailways
George and
Elles Clrrets
Ntral
ysTiful
Mary-Elle Street
Alexander Street
Labor Day Debate on Hour Week Sees Pro and Con
In a heated discussion, proponents and opponents weigh the merits of a shorter work week. Advocates argue full-time workers gain rest while production stabilizes, while critics warn of higher taxes and burdens on the employed to support others.
Plane sinks battleship Espana near Bilbaos coast
A Loyalist aircraft reportedly sank the Spanish rebel battleship Espana off Bilba on a windy Friday. A British steamer stopped by the Espana received help and evacuation efforts followed as waves and smoke marked the dramatic encounter.
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Bilbao
Espana
Bilhen
Jdane
Basque crisis widens as rebels press Bilbao siege
London Friday report describes Marten Basque provinces under rebel attack. Insurgents plan a coastal strike from Morocco to Bilbao while loyalist forces blow bridges and retreat routes. Bombers raid Bilbao skies. damage minimal but civilian fear grows. Archbishop condemns bombing as abominable warfare. Canon Galauda witnesses appeal to Vatican for mediation. Britain weighs evacuating Basque children to England and arranging refugees to France and Belgium.
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Canon Galauda
Wilbag
Ub 1S
Feams
Bilbao
Guernica
Sir John Binion
Tuue
Wilfred Haberts
M.P
Ional Dkut
Spaniary Actire
England
Spain
Ratugens
France
Belgium
Pieter Hilling
Madrid
University City
Hierobiels
81 Hotel Permit Applications Granted in Pirie April
Eighty one hotel party permits were granted in Pirie during April, eleven more than in March, bringing the yearly total to seventy one. Some applications were refused while others were granted in the morning and afternoon sessions, with magistrates officiating. Since the permit system began there have been 4,209 applications with 41 refusals. in four months this year 247 applications were made and four refused.
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Pirie
Whllealions
Dell
Bette
Rand
Masars
J. Tavis
W. P. Coffey
Messrs
P. B. McMahon
P.M. Kleemann
Suis Af
Pei
Man Killed In Car Crash Near Langhorne Creek
Rory Richard Baker, widower of Langhorne Creek, died in Strathalbyn Hospital from injuries after a sedan lost control on a straight stretch near Langhorne Creek at 10:50. Driver Mrs Horace Howard sustained a head wound. three other occupants suffered head injuries and were admitted. Police opened an inquest.
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Adelaide
Rory Richard Baker
Langhorne Creek
Strathalbyn Hospital
Wellington
Horace Howard
Wire
Soutehing
Nemsen
the Bridge Hotel
Langhorne
Baker
Ann. Scutching
3Felbourn
Strathalbyn
Toray
France and Australia discuss wartime ties in Lyons-Blum meeting
Paris report on Friday describes an interview between Mr Lyons and Mr Blum as they map France’s postwar troubles and Australian support. Lyons praises Franco Australian friendship and shared efforts, while Blum remains forthright about France’s ongoing challenges and industrial adjustments.
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Paris
M. Blam
France
J. A Iona
Australia
M. Blum
M. Bluin
Mr. Lyons
My Ulu
Treen
Milian
Lyons
Addines
Vallahalla
Blum
Adatrathun
Fortia
Wheat Market Stays Steady Amid European Demand Reports
Adelaide wheat prices hold steady for a fourth straight day as traders note imports and exports lim its for farmers’ lots at four shillings and one pence per bunker. Reports from Liver pool and other centers show mixed sentiment with limited overseas demand and some firming in continental markets.
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Adelaide
Netvilla
Liserwol
Mir
Auber
Feallew
April rainfall matches last year in Pirie
The week of welcome rain lifted April totals at Pirie. For the month ending yesterday, 466 points were recorded at the post office, nearly double the April rainfall of last year. Readings for the month follow.
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Pirie
Ost
Thermometer read 71 as yesterday's high in city
Yesterday's maximum reached 71 while the 24 hour minimum ended at 8 30 a m at 60 degrees in the city observatory report.
London Metal Market Rundown and Price Dashes
London metal market figures show declines across multiple futures and spot prices. Aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, and tin tumble with forwards and cash prices slipping amid weak demand and exchange rate shifts.
Entering Business AUELATIL Friday After Lo yrats
Pollce burcy Mr dB Walsh to presigning 10 Yak up a business cureer. He will int May department on Monday. For 10 years he presatuting in thy olive, whitaren's, and teattle courts and tas landlord. Thousands of cases in that time. He leaves the terre with a single mis wr roonrded. Aewinet Wim, Mee Walsh MErSH in Coomatble oh fhatuklown te dor. West Loant for some ars. Before entering Hi ytush abr Famies. We tina mw eons My partner ste swith Mr kei Thagesang as e surance adjusters.
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Db. Walsh
Walsh
Whitaren
Sonears
Ste Swith
Kei Thagesang
Rainfall figures and scores in Pirie data digest
April 20 report lists 4 points across a sequence 27 8 28 66 29 10 30 with a 4 total and 46 points. Year to date Pirie's rainfall figures include Poims Days January s 216 6 February 1624 March 24 Apel we 5 Fatal % 16.
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Pirie
District Farmers Jubilant Over Rain Gauges Across District
Farmers celebrate a week of soaking rain with higher water levels in Yackamunrundin Falls and related creeks. Reports from Pred Warn Co and local observers list rainfall gauges and stream levels, noting Falls being the highest in years while several districts had lighter rainfall.
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Faruere
Hanow Tech
A. J. Dennis
Crosby, Manni, and Co. Mathe
Pleaslus
Falls
Mambray Creek
Mount Cater
Calle
Hartey Bris
Narridy
Glasson
Pred Warn € Co
Messia
Cnetshaby
Weta
Pirlel
W. Wood
Mrowstitun
Mrowstitun) 25 ° Fanga. Mannan
Ewer Heoughton
VY. Mannan
Lower Broughton
F. Bannan Mhawer Bridghton
I Keaneaner
Local residents receive hospital updates and notices
A garbled list records several Pirie and Port Pirie area individuals with hospital stays and medical ward discharges. Mentions include Mr KR McGregor Pike Well, Mrs Windsor, Mr Ward of Whyalla, and Mr Harvey appointed as Wardang Island School teacher. Also notes Mr Smale Pirie West admission and Mr Speck Pirie West hospitalization.
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W. Harvey
Mead
Wardang Island
Av, Smale, Su
Pirie West
Pirie
Simafe
Warld
I J. Murray
Guten Street
R. Speck
Fourth Street
Nitin Weal
Pirie Hospital
J. Lee
Pekina
Adelaide
PL Tully
Jebih Street
Coronation Day Attitude of Unions The Avendale Bria
Unions in a South Australian meeting discuss paid holidays in connection with Coronation Day May 12. Workers seek wage protections and avoid industrial action as employers broker plans via the Employers' Federation. Secretaries urge loyalty to the crown while balancing job security and potential concessions.
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Avedaile
Bria
Luculktion
Tewdlew Mall
Fday Uva
South Australian Joyers Federation
Hjworge
Employers’ Federation
Hulse Gomnetl
Spider In Bread Melbourne House Incident Report
A fragmentary late edition recalls a Melbourne bread house incident involving a spider described by a housewife. The account notes foggy conditions and a suburban garden setting while mentioning a common house spider species in a cautionary urban image.
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Melbourne
Vriday
Kilda
Unclear local transit note from BuLUWWAYO WABETOWN
Fragmentary report notes a Friday event at BuLUWWAYO WABETOWN mentioning Looming changes to Hulu and a person named Nas. The text references a London record and an arrival planned for Saturday with an Inaba record, but details are garbled and names are uncertain.
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Wabetown
Eng
Delass
Tiv Nas
Joniba
London
Rescue at Pirie River Nets Seamark Heroic Effort
Fishermen at a river jetty witnessed a mid afternoon accident when a boat crashed into the jetty and tipped a man into the water. Vincent Salvemini swam 20 yards, then C Happs and Nicholas Angeli pulled a drowning man from the raft. Salvemini recovered the unconscious man multiple times and stabilized him before he was taken ashore.
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Nicholas Angeli
Vincent Salvenini
Dittant
Mas
C. Happs
Bowline
Hoy
Adelaide trotting trust bets surge despite crowding concerns
The South Australian Trotting Association reports 1996-97 Wayville meeting bets totalled £241,000 across 32 events with expectations to top a quarter million. Government taxes on tote and amusement receipts, plus bookmaker holdings, fund minor improvements and power, lighting, and track maintenance as the Kidman family backs further enhancements at Wayville ahead of the National Show.
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Adelaide
Wayville
South Australyn Trusting Association
Credit Babinee
Hemant
Heey
Bhow
Ancen
Way Ville
Association For
Totalisator
Troy Bookmakers
Wlallscor
Royal Agnon
Ile
Une
Lrotling” Association
Audicion
Peagle
Trutting
Wayille Om. Alonday
Centennial Mall
Kidman
Ubel
Palt
Unis
Habitual criminal declaration ruled during sentencing
A high court decision held that an application to declare a prisoner habitual criminal must be made at sentencing, not after. The Crown must seek the declaration immediately after the sentence is pronounced and before it is recorded, as part of the sentencing process for Leslie Stville Maurin for shoplifting and larceny.
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Adelaide
Coury
Angus Parsons
Wichards
Gre- Inn
Hinker Cleland
Criuleal Court
Fall Court
Celtimal
Habltiel Cerkusitaal
Leslie Stelville Maurin
SZ Wannan
A. J. Bannan
Crown Sotlei- Ur
Martin
Justice Cleland
Divorce Proceedings for Joan Bennett and Gene Markey
Hollywood reports Joan Bennett will soon start divorce proceedings against husband Gene Markey on grounds of incompatibility. The overseas news brief notes a bus strike threat as negotiations collapse with a midnight deadline.
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Recorder
London
Wales
Hollywood
Joan Bennett
Gene Markey
Weather delay halts Bonney voyage to Cape Town via Brisbane
A mid voyage weather hold up stains progress from Larwin to Loulon and from Mauekol to Stain. Mrs. Bonney, traveling leisurely from Brisbane to Cape Town, remains delayed and expects to depart tomorrow.
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Hangoon
Midas
Thala
Larwin
Loulon
Mauekol
Bonney
Mrisbane
Cape Town
Model boat incident on Torrens sparks court hearing at Adelaide
The incident occurred on April 11 when a model boat on the Torrens was warned to avoid a pursuing rowing party. Norman Job Graham resisted asserting statements in court while Lucas and the magistrate discussed the boat’s speed and course. Several policemen observed as the group maneuvered, but no one swore or used indecent language during the exchange.
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Aublaide
Torrens
Amie Walter Ludénc
Mito-Had
Lucas
Muirhead
Courtroam
Torres
Norman Jobs Gran ‘Ham
Gresham
Hem
Bis
Mr. Muirhead
Graham
Ottawa agrees review amid expansion impact in Australia
Fragmentary report notes desire for review as an expansion pushes industrial growth in Australia. Mentions Pinson Michigan with a rise in factory employment reaching roughly 1.186 million persons, reflecting broad economic effects.
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Rere
Monek
Australes
Pinson
Beret
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