Hindenburg disaster and Brisbane plane crash brothers in fear
Aboard the airship Hindenburg over Lakehurst New Jersey 33 of 149 aboard believed dead with 19 recovered. Fire wreckage and mass casualties followed as crowds watched. In Brisbane a mail plane failed to lift off on second attempt, injuring two crew and colliding into the aerodrome edge.
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Want
Brisbane
North Quenesland Airways
Caima
Harold Brotherton
Cairns
We Aerodrome
Queen Mary Rehearses Part In Coronation At Westminster
Queen Mary attended a coronation rehearsal at Westminster Abbey with Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. The Earl Marshal explained the procedure and guided her to the special box for Coronation Day. Dressed in simple frocks with ermine-trimmed trains, the royals walked the aisle amid a cheering crowd.
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London
Ueen Mary
Westminster
Princesa Elizabeth
Hertrai
Duke of Norfolk
Conference to End Dispute in Melbourne Meeting
Acting Premier Mr Old called a conference of representatives from the Fairways and Mines Departments, the mine management, and the Mine Union to discuss ware and means of overcoming the deadlock at Wouthage. The meeting, requested by the Dalom, is to be a rimindl-table session tomorrow morning as the last effort to resolve the dispute. Mrs Olds stated the conference aims to overcome the present difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wouthage
Old
Fairways
Imine Management
Minera’ ‘Union
London Bus Settlement Hopes After Enquiry Report
The report to the Minister of Labor favors settlement of bus strike claims following the inquiry’s findings. It notes a prima facie case for further investigation by a specially constituted body, with possible actions to reduce workload or wages. The minister sent the two parties details and asked for a joint meeting at the Labor Ministry.
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London
Court of Enquiry
Micks Whites Muleen
Luditey
Mitlater
Labor Min- Intry
Anarchy in Spain Reported as Civil Strife Escalates
Fragmentary dispatches describe muttered uprisings in Barcelona with attacks on the government and anarchist factions. Reports mention French warships sending armed marines, killings in the streets, and assassinations of officials, as Spain’s front lines shift amid growing chaos and government reinforcements.
Pirie Corporation Dispute Settled and Services Restore
Sanitary staff return to work after a day and a half standstill. Agreement recognises seniority for current casuals, with vacancy filled by S H Foster replacing W Reid. Power station doors reopen. crews to catch up arrears this weekend and resume full sanitary and refuse service by tonight.
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Pirie Corporation
W. Reid
S.H. Foster
Double Pay For Holidays In Victorian Factories
Melbourne report shows a Wholesale push for holiday pay in aerated water factories. The Federated Liquor Trades Union backed the claim while employer counsel Ai A. W. Letener warned of massive production costs and industry strain due to a weakened financial state. The union sought a standard, while a verdict hung in court after debates on feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victora
Federated Liquor ‘Trades Union
Ai. W. Letener
F. Ryan
Two Cyclists Die After Collisions in Night Crash
In a grim night accident two cyclists were killed in separate collisions. Warrnambool rider Geolley Eyenoe, 17, was struck while riding a bicycle near Praice’s Maghway jamb, while Souther list rider Woulcock died in a crash at Ayoudhurd. A car rammed a terrret after the incidents. The driver Hal Thornley of Hawkesdale suffered severe head lacerations and other injuries.
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Melbul
Weaden
Praice
Maghway
Geolley Eyenoe
Warrmampetl
Souther List
Sluuiley Woulcock
Woulstuinge
Ayoudhurd
Hal Thornley
Hawkesdale
Solomontowa School Examinations Names Top Students
Air, A Lebavhee, head teacher, lists top performers from Solomontowa School in recent examinations. Names include Pieted, Murray, Murray, Isreen, and Murdoch among others, with both grades for boys and girls noted.
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Suluvatown Zehuol
Villagzs
Keith Aievoks
Jark Murray
Gwe Hugan
Nurtus Murdock
Margaret Leann
Ulin Meliwneall
Dean Fithseralt
Gordon Sorenson
Gil
Jume Murray
Stirney MrLaughlin
Muriel Isreen
Trene
Dawsautis
Mollie Hewnsdep
Shirley Uadity
Buyelas Wikna
WePherson
Sel Playfair Amt
Uray
Aiele
Liane
Medley Mwuherman
Sidney Robarts
Tun Putlowry
Gsels
Ruth Maries
Local notices and staff changes at Pirie brief
At the latest gathering Rev A E James praised W S Goombe for music and leadership as he leaves Pirie for Port Adelaide. George Gallier to Naracoorte, Musley Setton after appendix removal, R K Biviley recovering from injury, Mayoress Mrs W H Threadgold to Adelaide for bereavement, Sister A L Jensen to England tour, Captain M Funlinwe to distribute flowers in Waterworks town, C B Tuutley to begin new duties, and a list of recent hospital admissions and staff movements in Pirie.
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Blackeby
Ywuyulli
Miller
Tenth Street
Pie West
Lyntral
Methodist
A. E. James
W.S. Goombe
Eyn— Jduetoe
W. H. ‘Threadgold
Pirle
Adelaide
A. L. Jensen
Milang
Pirie Hospital
England
M Funlinwe
Salvation Army
K. Kuuckey
C. B. Tuutey
Pirié
Teave
Wb Barry
H. J. Brure
Winter relief drive raises funds in Pirie
A generous appeal by Pirie residents for the Mayor’s Relief brings in about £400 to aid needy townsfolk through winter. Mrs W Threndzold and helpers worked at the Smelters and streets collecting coins and hudsis, with £1 10s tallied at the Smelter sale and £2 from last year’s competition. Organisers include Mrs Daniel T McBridi T Murras W Campbell W Hisath and W Blatchford.
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Pirieaus
Avallatte
Tere
Fil Vahsns
Avalladre Fant
Witswis
Train and parade in Abbey pageant notes amid health gossip
The report describes a royal procession with a pink satin train carried by Viscount Las elles and three boys as Princess Royal presides at the Abbey. Reactions from Rev Robert Hyde and others question a lady's health while police reportedly interrupted gatherings of women and girls crownling for a civic event.
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Margaret
Ellabeth
Viscount Lascelles
Princess Royal
Malolos Goss
Robert Hyde
Hyde
Sisitine
Benalla Council Discusses Flood Damages and Road Machinery
Pirie District Council meets amid Benalla flood impacts with talks on early action against washouts and purchasing a new road grader. A loan of a grader for Pirie Racing Club is approved while circulars from the Highways Department outline payments for main road machinery starting July 1. The council considers depreciation and funding to replace aging equipment, with bids sought for a price and terms analysis.
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Broughton
Bathurst ‘Burr
Wanneurab
Eréet & Fond
Iuwrir
Johns
Wale
Ferme
Youns
Ioode
Messrs
Hesson
Astro Clark
Davidses
Ranger
Glassy
Young
Waryertown
Avere
Burts
Drs.Welels
Hongetet
Hietvags
Lad
Butler's
John Ackerley
Sahl
Silusson
T Wit
Pirte Raging Club
Highways and Local Government Department
Ghisson
Gr. Young
Younester
Siewed
Dussou
Coult
Flood control bank proposal faces council debate
A discussion details a proposed 24 chain east bank to divert floodwaters from the River Wrumghton into Javorist land and Moodle. Citizens Mr Hunt and Mr Young question the impact on other properties and water access, urging government action and noting potential risk to landowners.
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Urata
Ghuirman
Eth
Ferme
Hunt
Wheat price holds at 5s 1d amid weak demand in Britain
London reports a 5s 1d Adelaide price for wheat on trucks at the port as poor British demand shadows markets. Trading is light in American centers with a generally weaker tone, while continent demand remains tepid. Analysts flag crop conditions and wet weather in Europe as contributing to cautious sentiment.
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Adelaide
Britain
Liverpool
Nicholls
Anderson
Eunagy
Esfm
Balkans
Walynets
Hennalas
London Metal Market leading copper and forward quotes
Lead and copper prices listed by the London Metal Exchange with spot and three month quotations. Standard and electrolytic copper values shown, with forward prices unchanged and mixed shifts noted in several entries. Market open at dawn with varied bids and offers among traders.
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Wia
London
Stallan
Ebert Sitors
Coal Strike May Be Averted In Britain
LONHWN Friday reports a peaceful settlement appeal by Mr Baldwin. The Mineral Federation executive suspended handing in of strike notices at Murworth Gallery and Hlapwhere for a fortnight from Saturday. If a conference can be arranged, the Mines Secretary Crookshank has invited the parties to attend under a formal agreement.
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Baldwin
House OC Commons
Mineral Federation
Syveillinz
Murworth Galliery
Hlapwhere
Sat
Apt
Crogkshank
Filytivirmnenstip
Thermometer records yesterday’s high and min
The record shows yesterday’s maximum reached 665 and the 24 hour minimum ended at 8 30 am at 57.
Railway Officers Association Elects Leaders
AUELAISE Friday bulletin reports the Railway Officers Association voting for officers and executives. Mr G D Gomes was elected vice president, unopposed leaders included Mr G P Yeahy president and L He Drewer administrative officers T Wade and J McBride among nominees. Voting for vice presidents was close with Goffey defeating Sellick by two votes in one ballot and Sellick defeating Goffey by five votes in another.
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Auelaise
Senvnal
Iy Univers’ Association
Todiy
Bulleta
Aix
Tyrunnell
Olubt
GD Gomes
Prsident
Messrs
Fla
Stretton KE
Momutt
Ra. Muley
G. L. Hiswock
Bled
Leahy
Wilhillers
Illewrs Eetad
G. P. Yeahy
Tut
Distelet
L. He Drewer
J. Wray
Attionmasters
Yallots
South Australian
Allways Commuissioners
Mtr
Setllek Us
Goffey
Sellick
Mr. Fellick
Flye
Fewer Hours and Employment Discussed by Pirie Organizer
Me ide WaNis TAWA, organizer in Pirie, cited fewer hours creating more jobs as a model. He spoke at Social fm International Hall and linked upcoming shifts in November 1985 to increased employment, noting about 4 200 smelters and new hires since the policy began.
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Meide WaNis Tawa
Pirie
Aivle
Suvemther
B. Wadsworth
T. Downey
Suellen
England
Davis
Mr. Davis
Commonwealth
Dashs
Jockey Percival to Leave for Dar tm on May 22
South African owner Nevis Percival, one of Australia’s top trainers, will ship Jockey N Percival and a leading mare to Dar tm on May 22. The offer, from South African trainer Juncodlist Mr Layid Mackey, is reported as one of the largest retaining fees offered in Australia.
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Melboleae
Briday
Hyvinis
Teon x
Nevis Percival
Ome
Australia
Weta Juebeya
Dartm
Layid Mackey
Taciog Juncodlist
Ap Australia
Shortest For Cup Highardo Heads Goodwood Odds
Heavy backing for Highardo in doubles with Adelaide Cup contenders keeps him as the best fancied choice for the Goodwood Handicap. The market shows big sums tied to Night Gang and other early selections, with near forty five thousand pounds in play on the top double and sizable bets on Donaster, Mutable, Prince Lion, and Counter among others. The Adelaide Cup top runners include Night Gang and Highardo, with Oomster second in betting. The Goodwood Handicap and Adelaide Cup lineups appear set for tomorrow and next Wednesday respectively, including Night Gang, Highardo, Donister, Mutable, Princeton, and Counter among the leading contenders.
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Adelaide
Nikiti Gang
Night Gang
Highardo
Mt Ia
Donaster
Mutable
Prince Lion
Counter
Patrol
Cage York
Warket
Mighardo
Donister
Mulable
Princeton
Counter Patrol
Asps York
Varro
Grave Lad
Glenverioch
Jucata
Kingswood
Koklani
Maltion
Paludris
Brethorne
Wavaring
Saxon Prince
First Brigada
Mr Rosgland
Sydney clerk admits £17000 defalcation and faces sentence
William Scott a 48 year old Sydney probate clerk pleaded guilty to larceny and embezzlement from Simpson & Co. His defalcations totaling about £17 010 were revealed at Sydney Quarter Sessions. Judge Thomson remanded him for sentence on Monday. Detective Calman outlined the frauds extended over years and tied to racing losses.
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Sydney
William Scott
Simpson & Co
Thomson
Scott
del. Calon
Det. Calman
Vile
Sentt
Net Cellan
Beott Red
Bracegirdle Speech Sparks Colombo Meeting Clash
An Inglishman named Bracegirdle appeared at a Colombo meeting despite police presence and condemned British rule in Ceylon, claiming an order by the Governor violated the Constitution. The gathering, attended by local ministers and council members, denounced the Governor and defended liberty against color lines. In London, Buddy Baer defeated Jim Wilde by knockout in the fourth round.
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London
Mark Beuvewindis
Ceylon
Sai
Australia
Vuainen
Colombo
Sarain
Siahalese
Daily Herald
Bracegindle
Tim
Bracegirdle
Buddy” Baer
Max Baer
United States
Jim Wilde
Smeltermen Bid Farewell to Wadsworth and Downey
Messrs Wadsworth and T G Downey, Englishmen from Pirie, were farewelled by Smelters and the International Sport and Social Club at International Hall. They plan to depart Monday to join the Largs Bay contingent at Quier Harbor, England. The gathering featured speeches praising the guests and a note of regret over their leaving.
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International Sporta and Social Club
Wadsworth
T. G. Downey
Wyes
England
International Hall
Pirie
Largs Bay
Quier Harbor
R. J. Lambert
International Club
Presen Twa
Wadaworth
Brunlies
Mr. Downey
Bergin
Weners
Widaworth
Downey
Che
Hau
Australia
In Honor Of Mother A Quiet Mother’s Day Tribute
A reflective piece on Mother's Day as a quiet remembrance rather than pomp. It notes telegrams and gifts arriving, and the simple emblem of affection a child offers. Churches will plan services and ministers address congregations on fitting themes for the day.
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Tommirraw
Pime
Suspicious tale of alleged killing on Australian rail line
AWAITS ARREST Wative WHO SAYS HE KILLED ANOTHER TARCOOLA PRIDAY cheerful put In palb with a spear wound in the left thigh. He claims he struck Oscar on the head with a maddy in a quarrel with an aborigine near the 44 mile quarry camp. Passengers report Charlie confessed to the alleged murder and fled toward the eastbound train. Police have been summoned as locals attempt to administer justice before formal charges.
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Priday
Biask
Tarcoola
Tim
Charlie
Oscar
Maddy
Fale
Gwydir By Election Campaign Ends After Bitter Race
The Guerdie by section campaign for the House of Representatives in Australia concluded tonight after one of the most bitter and hard fought battles in the history of Australian politics. Almost every town in the electorate participated in the intense contest.
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Sydney
House of Represtate Lives
Federal loan succeeds report from Canberra fragment
Fragmentary article from Canberra notes a successful Commonwealth loan of 27 5000 units. The text is garbled with missing letters and unclear details but indicates a completed loan action and unidentified participants. Further readable names or figures are unavailable due to damaged OCR.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Aira Kra Ug
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