Shocking motor car accident at Newcastle speedway
At the Newcastle speedway opening in Sydney a racing Ford driven by T King crashed into the crowded stands. One man was killed and at least 40,000 spectators witnessed the disaster. Injuries ranged from fractures to concussions among many named and unnamed spectators and officials. The car leapt from the track at about 60 miles per hour as it failed a curve, with emergency services rushing to hospital. The driver blamed no track fault.
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Sydney
Newcastle
T. King
Tn Pracure
Oles
Greans
Charles Sred
Une Mead
Willi Watson
Weaweser
Atise Fabery
Esperionen
King
Mattenash
Isixteen
Summer Heat Prompts Outdoor Fun and Beach Fever
Mishulla basks in a stretched heat wave with hundreds seeking relief by sun up to sunset. Ninety to ninety seven degrees drive crowds to rivers, boats, and lakeside escapes as residents endure the scorching days and welcome a potential cooler morrow.
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Mishulla
Ardaon
A Serious Fire In Augeland
A serious fire broke out in Augeland on Sunday as Dorothy Williams attempted to use a boiling appliance in her kitchen. Her clothing ignited and she dashed into the street where a pedestrian wrapped her in his coat to extinguish the flames. She suffered severe burns while her little boy was also severely burned as the house burned down.
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Augeland
Are
Mayor Assassinated in Sofia by Ex-Official
Reuter reports in Sofia that M. Myriam, mayor of Sofa and son of a former Bulgarian minister in London, was assassinated this morning by a former municipal employee he had dismissed. The assailant reportedly killed himself at the scene.
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Reuter
Sofia
M. Myriam
Sofa
London
New South Wales minister cleared in cornsack inquiry
Suny Dunn, the New South Wales Minister of Agriculture, is cleared of all allegations over corn sack negotiations. Royal Commissioner Mr. Justice Dates found the minister acted reasonably to protect farmers from high prices while purchasing and selling corn sacks. The report was submitted to Premier Me Leds.
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Isydey
Suny
Dunn
New South Wales
Justice Dates
Miruma
Racecourse Smash In Pony Race Leaves Riders Injured
In a Tuesday pony race at the track, three horses fell after a draw. Riders Rose on Hyplane, Chaplin on Bronza, and Atkins on Wellace were injured and rushed to hospital. An inquiry by stewards was opened and then adjourned.
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Rose
Bronza
Chaplin
Wellace
Atkins
Jackeys
Ross
Chaptiy
Farhad
Amd
Boy's Terrible Death at Wharf Collapse
A 42 year old man named Art died when a heavy four ton set of shear legs collapsed at W Kam wharf. The apparatus, described as war damaged and crushed to sheath by the fall of guy ropes, toppled and pinned him. He was rushed to hospital but pronounced dead.
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W ‘Kam Wharf
Ant Ms
Destructive Fire at Whittingstone Works in Adelaide
A Sunday afternoon blaze at Whittingstone's Engineering Works on Gilbert Street near West Terrace, Adelaide, gutted the wooden building. Firemen faced risk as stock valued around £18,000 and machinery were endangered. insurance is expected to cover damages. witnesses included W T Whittingslowe, managing shareholder, with stock and equipment losses spanning Holden's motor and other items.
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Adelaide
Whittingstone
Gilbert Sleet
West Terrace
Toy Establishment
wittain= & Humber
Vinruve
Waverhty Vinegar Works
Atvi Bulk
West
Wade Up
Wallingslowe — Casiivering Company
W. T. Whittingslowe
South Terrace
Shipping Turbulence Eases as Harbors React
Shipping lanes show signs of normalizing after a period of disruption. Vessels like the Tre Maren and Bris bane movements report resumed porting with several steamers still delayed. Bowen waterfront workers vote no confidence, electing new officials led by president Feeney and secretary Sverelaty, while talks with former representatives progress toward a settlement.
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Brispane
Sunes
Migbarrahoe
United Kingdom
Troulle
Bowen
Frost Ofivers
Dol Feeney
Leonard Syvlelow Sverelaty
SX Coutereies
Two Seamen Killed Near King's Wharf Newcastle
Two sailors from the steamer Kitmallig were run down by railway trucks near King's Wharf, Newcastle, after leaving their ship to run errands. Frederick Wring, 36, died instantly. Charles Brinnie, 32, died later in hospital. The incident occurred as they crossed the line.
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Newcastle
King's Wharf
Presderick Wring
Charles iBrinnieh
Hotel Adelaide Project Aims to Elevate City Skyline
An ambitious plan seeks to build Hotel Adelaide on North Terrace, nine or more stories high, with modern architecture to suit demand. Shares will be offered in Pirie, promoter contacts at the Barrier Hotel for the preliminary briefing. Estimated cost around £484,000 with projected annual profits in five figures.
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Anea
Ulis
Wesideylis
North Terrace
Adelaide
Hotel
Adelaide Snl
Pirie
Barrier Hotel
Bardler Hotel
Sheffield Shield Report South Australia vs Victoria
Adelaide Oval sees South Australia defend in a drawn Sheffield Shield match as Victoria end day two at stumps 200 with Love on 61 and Hendry 34, Grimmett flourishing with five wickets as the hosts chase a target after a first innings 275. The second innings opens with Walsh and Tam, as South Australia sit at 85 for two with several batsmen reaching starts.
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Australia
South Australia
Victory
Adelaide Oval
Love
Grimmett
Ryder
Hendry
Wills Ayas
Liddient
A. Richardson
Cham
Trimmett
Sis Liddient
Dideou
Iremonger
Betor
Seaut Grimmett
Splenamd Witshens Ikingeroms
South Ametralian
Walsh
Tam
Scure
Caucht Wal
Pritehiard
Haines
Hickardsia
Adn
NSW v WA Sensational Scoring Thriller
The NSW v WA match resumed this morning as Nock was dismissed for 0 after yesterday’s tied score. Macartney carried the innings with aggressive scoring and reached the century amid cheers, while other batsmen such as Quinlan and Renfrey contributed in a high tempo, with WA bowlers Evans and Everett among those taking wickets in a tense early session.
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Lyney
New South Wales
Western Australia
Nock
Macartney
Seaness
Western Traly
Quinlan
Bork
Henfrey
Death of Mr H. A. Smith Statistician in New Wales
Regret followed the announcement of the death of H. A. Smith, senior New Wales Government Statistician since 1919, aged 41. He served as Registrar of Friendly Societies. He leaves a widow and three children.
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Sydney
H. A. Smith
New Wales
Federal Elections Show Little Change in Party Standings
In Sydney last night Senator Gardiner warned the Labor stance in the Senate remains grave with uncertainty over re election. NSW shows a swing to Nationalists possibly costing Labor two seats Barton and Gwydir while Fremantle in Western Australia shifts to Labor. Tasmania's D J O Keefe leads over Gillibrand as Atkins faces potential loss but may hold. Kennedy sees Nationalist Francis elected after a sitting member died. South Australia and Victoria show minor shifts, with Labor potentially gaining two Senate seats and six seats switching to Nationalists in the House.
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South Sydney
New South Wales
Labor
Barton
Gwydir
West Australia
Fremantle
J. Gillibrand
Tasmania
D. J. O'Keefe
Executive Council
L. Atkins
J. A. Jensen
E. G. Theodore
Herbert
Bamford
Commonwealth
Angus
Parsons
Gable
Wannon
J. McNeill
A. 8. Rodgers
Nationalists
Labor Party
House of Representatives
A. McDonald
T. J.ley
Nat
L. L. Cunningham
Queensland
J. A. Pilkelly
Brisbane
G. Theodore
Charlton
Neville House
Calare
W. Whillen
G.P
Tr. Earle Page
Ruland
Richmond
Ti. Puse
J. A. Hunter
Maranoa
Dalley
Darling Eden Munro
Hume
Macsuarrie Castle
Parkes
Southines II
Wertina
Valare Wiverina
Mate Whitworth
Senate
W.om. Hughs
Gardner
Donald Grant
National Party
R. Be Oryard
East Sydney
Charles Wosenttal
Werrichglare
Eiliot — Johnson
Ie Austin Chapman
Latior
Libor
Country Party
Syney
P.m
Riverina
Irs
Killen
Cunningham
Richmann
Greens
Williams
Neland Green
Manning
Chi
Neville Howse
Elliot Johnson
Lang
Noel Menace
R.A
Puricombr
Casbereagh
Steeet
Sydney
Pirie Voters Show Duty On Hot Election Day
Pirie residents endured a scorching Saturday as polling booths opened under a bright sun. Elderly voters, families, and workers queued for hours to cast ballots amid heat, with many remarking it was a duty not to be forgotten. Election officials labored through the day as results trailed in, with Canberra and state figures hinting at party gains and losses across New South Wales and Victoria.
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Holt
Pirie
Pirie West
Jain
Sid Ruthey
Barrier Motel
Lacey
Pirte Sab
Idivision
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Charlies Byred
Hemlton
Gilchrist
Lawson
Edward Wiggins
Bro
Alfred Hall
William Rouse
William Watson
Thomas Hewlediet
Heal
Mr. Dunn
Justice James Report
Yockeys
Bertha
S.A. v. Victoria
Seanad Tabeits
Willis
Blackie
Tremuinger
Victoria
Mayne
Ponsford
Voy
Rivhard
IL. Renvik
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Tin
Scott — Vo VY
Anett A
Liddicut
Rymill
B Grimmett H
Ironmonger
Ett
AL de Melwedsun
H. Rock
Cael
Everett Sundries
M. Statistician
Gardiner
Amnl
Wem
Sit
Bruce-Page
Representatives
Melbourne
L. Atkinson
Wilmot
Tas
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