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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1930
Page
1
Fragmented results across districts indicate Liberal candidates gaining seats while Labor faces losses. Counts from Torrens, Burra Burra, Wooroora and other divisions show Liberals leading or challenging in multiple rolls, with informal and contested ballots influencing final outcomes.
In Port Pirie voters faced a calm election day with a sparse polling staff. Supporters of Megarimis candidate for the Northern Division of the Legislative Council patrolled near booths while results from progress centers and the Barrier Holes area were posted late into the night.
In Gladstone the election proceeded quietly as many voters from other districts could not record their ballots. Several elderly electors found their names removed from the rolls, including two of the town’s oldest residents aged about 93 and 90. Voter turnout at the booth rose slightly from the previous state election, with 322 voting. The counting later showed the old members in a strong position, overseen by returning officer Mr. G Budge of Bledstone and presiding officer Deehla.
Fragmented OCR text lists names and scores with misread terms. It references Adelaide Assembly members such as Denny J George Lab and Watson, plus ward numbers and dates like 1809 and 127. The readable items indicate electoral data or membership notes lacking coherent context or complete sentences.
Central No 1 shows roll call tallies for candidates including J.J. Lunxton Ind Lab and Jellay Lab with results around 43k to 46k on the Labour side and 4927 informal. Central No 2 lists party candidates Cooke Lab and Stratton Lab with totals near 37k to 45k and 7,857 informal. Parish results include Gowan Lin and Stirling with Lloyd and Gounor providing final tallies.
A trampling collision near two New Zealand towns left five dead and several injured as workers struggled to recover bodies amid wreckage. A mob pursued the fleeing bully while the train struck between communities, causing extensive damage and chaos.
London reports on Australian officials and chamber of commerce members proposing broader development of the Northern Territory. Aimed to boost cattle carrying capacity, extend rail and port links, enlarge export of beef, and recruit top cattlemen with South American experience.
A mine explosion near Blouses injures several workers and leaves 13 men dead. King Albert orders a full inquiry into the disaster as investigators assess dynamite charges and blast timing.
French officials in the Chamber of Deputies consider a tariff bill under the 1940 Tariff Law to curb Australian exports. Doubts rise over imposing duties on Australian wool while a wheat surtax is proposed due to rising competition. French fears about harvests and impact on the woollen industry influence the debate.
London report quotes a leading shipping manager warning that freight rates in Australian trade have fallen about 25 percent against the prior period. He says surcharges in Commonwealth routes are not carrying migrants or fuel, BP lines suffer most, and every ship is losing money. He notes uncertainty over tanker rates and possible relief, but Australia has not allowed proposals.
American exports to Australia are expected to fall this year due to weak demand in Australia and a tariff policy shift. Last year exports to Australia accounted for about three percent of total U.S. exports.
In Sydney and northern centres important meetings of coal workers are set for this week. The talks aim to decide whether to resume operations, with officials presenting the current position but no directions likely. Election results show several Liberal and allied candidates elected or unopposed, amid ongoing party tallies.
The British Austra lassin notes that Mr J fr Thomas could be a humorous and potentially effective Governor-General for Australia. Comment cites possible succession to Lara Stommflaven, with mentions of Queensland and Pheadare, and of U.S. mediation aiding a return to the British fold amid financial concerns in London.
In Norman Oklahoma a powerful event caused by a high pressure surge overwhelmed an area near a facility. Workers in rubber suits bandaged and moved with helmets as a two ton device was placed and a large flow of mud and oil spilled. Nearby residents faced danger as barriers held.
A report details a proposed double wedding in Melbourne next September for Squadron Leader Kingsford Smith and Miss Mary Powell. The gathering includes Harold Kingsford Smith and Miss Peggy SleGin, with plans to celebrate aboard a ship bound for Amsterdam where Mary Powell serves with Southor Grogs Aeroplane.
A fragmented 1930s OCR note discusses the Marylebone cricket team touring New Zealand and possibly visiting England. It references captain A Gilligan, opinions on New Zealand players dining together, and mentions earning experience from matches against Australian players including Bradman. The garbled text shows overlap of mentions of England and Australia tours with unclear chronology.
Mr J E Fenton and Captain Atartin of the War Graves Commission attended a ceremony at a spot connected to a World War II shelling incident. A wreath was placed in memory of a fallen soldier, believed to be Bergason of the Victorian 7th Battalion, with support from a widowed mother.
Reports from Tokyo indicate Japan and Britain push tonnage limits while debate continues at the naval conference. A plenary session, postponed from today, is expected to occur as experts weigh submarine warfare and overall disarmament proposals amid a stalemate.
In a wartime salvage effort a special postal team saved hundreds of soaked mail bags from the Comorin harbor fire. Workers donned protective suits to salvage 500 to 600 bags of water damaged mail as flames were quenched. The task, seen as nearly impossible, shows the postal service’s resolve to recover letters and parcels for recipients.
London reports an open bottle of champagne depicted in a diner scene with Prince of Wales seen near a painting by Howard Robinson. Robinson defends the image while critics question propriety, leading to a formal inquiry about royal consent and display.
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