Four Men Injured As Desilverising Kettle Bursts
Four bricklayers were injured when a huge desilverising kettle at the Broken Hill Associated Smelters refinery burst. Two men suffered serious burns and were hospitalised while two others were treated at home. The accident sent molten metal, oil fuel flames, and fumes across the work area on No 2 section, with witnesses describing a loud report and a spray of metal. Among the injured are Eynon Deer Walter Boucher Frank Welkies and Ronald Ashman.
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Broken Hill Associated Smelters
Im Ten
Eynon Deer
Railway Terrace
Solomontown
Walter Boucher
Dordthy Street
Frank Welkies
Senate Road
Pirie West
Ronald Ashman
Pirie Estate
Wallis and Ashman
Boucher
Deer
Wallis
Just
Ashman
Astanan Wamen
Anda
J. Madigan
St. John Ambulance Brigade
B. Forman
Rees
Pirie Hospital
Bick
Slayers
W. ‘Thompson J
W. V. Partam
Rare accident exposes metal surge at plant mishap
Mr D Yates acting general superintendent says the plant's mishap is a pure misadventure with no blame. He notes two lost time accidents in the first half of the four week period and estimates yesterday's spill involved between 20 and 30 tons of metal as kettles burst rare and fell in volume.
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D. Yates
Yates
Condition of four burn victims reported satisfactory progress
Officials stated last night that the condition of all four victims is very satisfactory. Burn injuries to Messrs Wallis and Ashman were extensive but not deep, and there is no call for anxiety regarding their progress.
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Wallis
Ashman
Bruce denial of wool sale report labeled ridiculous
Canberra report says Mr S M Bruce the High Commissioner arranged for selling next year's wool clip in England. Prime Minister Lyons calls the claim ridiculous and says there is no foundation for the story.
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Canberra
S. M. Bruce
England
Lyons
Assault case in Pirie Court hinges on family feud details
In Pirie Police Court Nathaniel Starke and John Kyle face charges after an incident on March 26. Kyle testified Starke nailed bags over a window and, after a confrontation, struck him with a hammer. The defense argued self defense amid long running feuds between the two families.
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H. G. Nesbit
Pirie
John James Kyle
Nathaniel ‘Starke
Hundred of
J. Warren
C. R. Hannan
I Fm
Kyle
Hone
Starke
Sen
Eitness
Tory
Jim
Granny
Nathaniel Starke
Witness
Mr. Hanthan
Tought
Tefendant
del. Byone
Hannan
Kyte
Mrs. Kyte
Defendant
Ron
S.M
Wolod
Enquiry Sets Plan for Coal Hydrogenation Plant
Sydney reports Sen A d McLachlan announced the inquiry into producing oil from coal by hydrogenation is nearly complete. The committee will assess a suitable site in Australia for a plant using about 1000 tons of coal daily, plus projected production costs, subsidy needs, employment impact, and benefits.
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Sydney
Sen
A. d. McLachlan
Miniter
Australia
Batten Flies from Darwin Toward Sydney in Record Race
Jean Batten, the New Zealand flyer, left Darwin at dawn en route to Sydney after breaking the women's record. She hopes to reach Mascot Aerodrome by Saturday, possibly landing at Cloncurry tonight if possible, with Pitot Adair piloting a second plane alongside. Prime Minister Lyons sent congratulations from Canberra.
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Darwin
Jean Batten
New Zealand
Britain
Miss Batten
Sydney
Mascot Aerodrome
Cloncurry
Pitot Adair
London Metal Exchange prices and riverine market notices
London metal quotes for May 23 from the Australian Mines and Melain Association show spot and forward levels for copper, zinc, silver, and lead. The report also includes a court-like sequence of testimonies about a domestic dispute and a magistrate reserving internment date.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Melain Association
London Metal Exchange
260 Dead in Landslide in Kwantung Provinces Kasiman Mountains
A dramatic landslide in Lokchang Kasiman Mountains after recent rains buried villages in Kwantung Province. Columns of water burst from the mountain side drowning residents and toppling boats as boulders flood the river. total fatalities reported at 260.
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Recorder
Hong Kong
Bane Newspapers
Lokchang
Kwantung Province
Temperature Yesterday and 24 Hour Range Report
Yesterday recorded a high of 79.9 degrees with a low of 47.2 degrees over the last 24 hours ending at 9.20 um. Data reflects typical daily fluctuations and provides a snapshot of regional weather conditions.
Pirie Council Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Position
Dr. A K Jeanes accused Pirie Council of misrepresenting finances in a Monday report. He said the general fund was nearly £1000 worse off, the electric light fund depleted by £1000, and total debt rose to over £8000 after transfers from the electric fund. He warned of repeating transfers to bolster the general fund and urged clarity for the public.
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Hut
Pirie Council
A. K. Jeanes
Jeanes
Cain
Onannes
Dr. Geanes
Electric
General Fund
Electric Light Fund
Dr. Jeanes
Pirie Local Court Session Report Details
Mr. H. G. Nesbit presided at Pirie Local Court yesterday. Allan Ronkings of Tsntanoola recently underwent an operation in Mount Gambier Hospital and is reported to be recovering. J. McEwan L Queale and B. Burkett of Mechanical Products Limited are staying at the Royal Exchange Hotel. Newmarch of Vacuum Oil Company visited Pirie with his wife and stayed at the Royal Exchange Hotel.
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H. G. Nesbit
S.M
Pirie
Allan Ronkings
Tsntanoola
Mount Gambler Hospital
J. McEwan
L, Queale
B. Burkett
Mechanical Products Limited
Royal Exchange Hotel
Newmarch
Vacuum Oil Company
Chie
Sterday
Tuer
Hampshire Cricket Stumps Scores Report
Fragmentary cricket note from Hampshire section records likely score details and clocks for overs. The readable text hints at stumps and innings timing without complete figures or context.
Early batsmen crash early at Southampton lunch score
Hampshire adds 19 runs to close the day as Woodfull Brown and Bradman depart early. McCabe and Dasling lift the total to 88 by lunch. Bromley bowled, byes and leg byes noted. One no-ball and two wides recorded.
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Southampton
Hampshire
Woodfull
Brown
Bradman
McCabe
Dasling
Bromley
Disting
Nothing to say minister silent on Millicent attack
Education Minister Jeffries refused to discuss a sharp attack by Mowbray M L C on Millicent officials over the Millicent High School case. Mowbray accused the minister of affront and noted the district’s primary school accommodation. Travel unrelated comment noted despite attempts to reach the minister.
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Millicent
Adelaide
Mowbray
M.L.C
Millicent High ‘School
Millicent Trict
Aia
Mow- Dray
Jeffries
Nora- Darling
Lb.w
Kippax
Bayes
Bromley
B. Eaves
Fourth mysterious fire at Blackwood alarms residents
A parish hall fire in Blackwood at 3 30 today marks the fourth serious blaze in three months. The May 14 Blackwood Cold Stores fire caused about £20 000 damage and prompted calls for caretaker watching and higher insurance. Residents note coincidences with prior fires and the absence of Mounted Constable Huxley.
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Adelaide
Blackwood
Lackwood
Br Parts Holdings
Huxley
Fee
Betting Control Board Responds to Council of Churches Protest
The Betting Control Board informed Rev. B. E. Tuck that registered premises will remain open 42 nights ahead of major race meetings. Alexander, secretary of the board, referred to a protest by the Council of Churches and noted that licensing practice mirrors international trends with limited permits.
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Adelaide
B. E. Tuck
Counmell of Churches
Council of ‘Churches
Ir. Alexander
Ata
Jelley
Council
Australia’s Inland Voyage Sets 3500 Mile Record
Messrs A C Minter and R H Webster completed a 3500 mile Brisbane to Adelaide trip, claiming the longest inland voyage in Australia. They started 13 weeks ago aboard “Krazy Kate” traveling via Brisbane, Bremer, Condamine, Balonne, Darling and Murray rivers, with plans to proceed to Melbourne.
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Adelape
Messrs
A.C. Minter
R. HH. Webster
Brisbane
Manoum
Australia
Im “Krazy Kate
Bremer
Condaminé
Baloune
Darling
Murray Rivera
Nanmim
Adelaide
Melbourne
Savings Bank Rate Reduced by 2 Percent
Sydney reports that Reading, chairman of the Commonwealth Bank Board, announced a 14 percent cut in the rate of interest on Savings Bank deposits. The new rate will apply from tomorrow and stands at 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
CH. "Reading
Commonwealth Bank Board
Tragic electrocution near Nundah claims 13 year old
In Brisbane, Ivy Paulsen aged 13 from Nundah died after an electric shock near her home. Her relatives and neighbors also received shocks when they approached the scene seeking help.
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Brisbane
Ivy Paulsen
Nundah
Variety Fabrics and Accessories Debut in New Line
A local shop announces a fresh display of plain and check taffetas satin sand crepes laces and velvets with a new silver lame for evening wear opening today. Also offered are tea cosies colored cretonnes and colored cretonnes selling at special prices, plus boys golf socks and felt hats for ages 6 to 12 at bargain prices.
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Hlm
Sen. Molaghl
Batten
J. A. Lyons
Miss Baton
London
Epetter
Kytes
St GS
R. Young
W. G. Grandison
R. A. Shillabeer
Mr. Jeanes
Meners
Chipperfield
Mr. Mowbray
Baring
Kennedy
Totraten
Boros
Betting Board
Churches Council
Prests Limited
NAFPA
RADIO
AT Prests Limited
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