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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
4
A detailed inquest described a fatal accident aboard a vessel at Port Pirin. Witnesses including Barwell, Harrison, Murphy, and Bernard provided accounts of a trimming hatch mishap that left the deck crewman fatally injured from skull trauma while working near the starboard trimming hatch.
Witnesses testified on a shipboard death case, debating whether poor lighting in the trimming hatch contributed to the fall from the main deck to the lower hatch. jurors noted the electric cluster limited to the corner while the main hatch was lit, leaving the trimming hatch inadequately illuminated as the cause remains undetermined.
A distorted excerpt depicts a woman who forgives theft under some conditions while warning against deceit. A harsh exchange follows with threats and a lesson about keeping one's word. The text reflects a didactic tone and appears in garbled form from a historical newspaper page.
Port Pirie news reports a social event with speeches and a musical program at Mize Kimbrey's, noting attendance and popular speakers. It covers a railway accident near Port Pirie with a 12 year old girl injured, plus first aid efforts and a worker’s injuries. Weather and crops section highlights good early wheat samples and recent showers benefiting regions including Port Pirie Crystal Brook and Gladstone. It also notes Liberal Union secretaryship selections with two candidates, Frewman and Rywn, and the final choice favoring Rywn’s supporters.
A brief note describes Bonnington's Trish Moss medicate as pleasant and effective for hushiness or irritation. The item is advertised as a throat and voice remedy sold in small tin-ell chemists quantities.
A district fair at Loa Plain opened with Lady Butler officiating after a wind disturbed preparations. Exhibits and stalls looked well despite dust and rain, with prizes awarded for cakes, crafts, and contests. Proceeds totaled £42 12s 6d, funding local school activities and future events.
MP Templeton reports a well attended cricket social last night with over 20 present. Fine rains boosted spirits. rooms decor impressed led by Misses Phillis Dick and Gleeson. Dr Pellew lectured on China with vivid pictures. Mr Harley and Mr Seawan recited. thanks given to hosts and sponsors. dancing continued into the early hours despite heavy roads.
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