02 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1929
Page
1
Gas from the No 4 bore of the Homa Ol Corporation escaped into the pene of the casing causing a roar heard across Roma. The plant is being kept in operation and is expected to run day and night soon. Gas daily volume is about 4,200,000 cubic feet with oil collecting in the settle tank.
Melbourne reports an armed bandit operating at night. Mr B Wallace and wife cycling home were approached by a man who produced a revolver and stole £9 10s from Wallace. Mrs Mabel Hamly inside her Canfield confectionery counter was confronted by a youth with a revolver who fled when a scream alarmed him.
An inquest at Grosvenor on Mrs Sydney found the fatal poison suspected but not proven. Coroner Dr Beecher Jackson noted no evidence of homicide or accident and the jury returned a verdict of possible wilful poisoning without a clear conclusion.
London reports a surge in foreign cotton trade with factories chasing British customers. German factors push into the market as Italy expands, while wage costs surge to an estimated eight million pounds weekly.
The Netshapy branch of the Agricultural Bureau held its first annual seed wheat competition with 14 entries and 27 exhibits. Entries were judged on weight per bushel and quality factors including plumpness, freedom from weed seeds, admixture, harvest injury, and dirt. Most samples met weight targets, though six fell below 62 pounds per imperial bushel. copper carbonate likely reduced some weights.
General Attorney General Latham speaks in Melbourne criticizing overlapping federal and state awards. He argues high wages are useless without work, calls for reduced protection costs via greater sales, and condemns the burden of multiple tribunals. He cites legal overreach and a 1926 decision affecting 4 hour workweeks.
The Port Pirie scene includes a maintenance dispute as a mother sues for child support while the father offers a home. a Gladstone Circuit Court arson case owner and two youths face 14 months for housebreaking and larceny. a Port Pirie Police Court case on failure to provide maintenance for three children is dismissed. The steamer Willystoo brings work to waterfront workers, and Port Pirie hosts Y M C A ties with a 1930s Australian interstate tournament plan.
Melbourne reports detail a young man shooting himself amid unrequited love. The incident follows a letter from his fiancée and involves Pirie Seamen's Mission and Rev E Momma, with coronial and social proceedings described at a coastal parish gathering.
A deputation representing looters of Fawknernd and allied unions met Mr. Maxwell to discuss abandoning the Federal Conciliation and Arbitration system. He said he would vote against the Ministry's plan unless new reasons emerged before Parliament. The group included leaders from several unions led by A. A. Crouch.
The Adelaide Police Court heard George Peretval Cheritopher j faced three counts of attempted murder and three counts of housebreaking. He allegedly broke into the home of Rote Mateer at Halon Taide on June 29 and stole cash and valuables. Additional charges include breaking into the shop of Adolph Buring and armed robbery near North Adelaide on July 8. Detective Ferguson testified to gunfire on two Constables, and Allen admitted firing shots. He received two months for possession of an unregistered weapon and defended the other charges.
Sydney reports the Marine Court reopened the inquiry into the collision between two trawlers Millimul and Pat Weston on the South Coast. Evidence from William Grace Jackson, chief operator aboard Millimul, recalled a captain’s warning to hide the bunk details. The court affirmed the previous findings and suspended Captain Kenny, skipper of Pat Weston, for two years.
The Pirie Coursing Club reports a lean day with Effective Service and The Gift securing few wins. Effective Service will meet Royal's Up in the final this morning, with prize presentations at the Trotting Club rooms on Alexander Street this evening.
Saltowhe draw lists sixteen dogs for Mondays stake at Galtache. Pairings include Red Pondle vs White Gippo and Black Mail vs Secret with others such as Gold Label vs Black Ace and Will o the Wisp vs Beau Brocade.
Syd Gregory, renowned Australian cricketer who appeared in 52 Tests, died today at age 39.
Report describes a wartime scene set in the Bug Tish Channel where a real submarine is shelled by a schooner, blown up, and sunk. The sequence, filmed with Admiralty help, features a German U boat in a major thriller aboard the Austral Theatre.
At Melbourne an AULE conference passed a resolution condemning the Federal Government plan to abolish the Arbitration Court as retrograde and anti Australian. It faults the move as an unwarranted expansion of Commonwealth powers over states and urges its 14 000 members to join unions in opposing the abolition proposal.
In Adelaide intense controversy surrounds the pre selection ballot for the Legislative Council Central District No 4. Allegations claim non members were given ballots. Returning Officer W J Jaeger will report to the Central District No 1 Electorate Committee tonight confirming D T Tardalph’s victory. Appeals have been lodged but referable only by the council meeting.
The long inquiry into the Vestris disaster, led by Commissioner Buller Aspinall, finds overloading a principal cause and faults several company officials. David Cook of New York agents is ordered to pay, while Cook Wheeler and Beasley are found guilty of negligence. It criticizes Capt. Garey for delayed distress actions and notes the ship was not in proper condition on departure.
A leading Trades Hall official states historic levels of joblessness in Vieturinan with 18 215 workers in unions and more than 4 500 Amber workers idle despite wage talks. The list names numerous trades from Australian Workers' Union to bricklayers and bakers, reflecting widespread impact.
Detroit born industrialist Henry Ford, aged 86, marked the day with a 6 o’clock rose and a day of work. He said he does not work solely for profits but for the satisfaction of keeping the motor empire in good order and social supply flowing.
At Preston on Saturday a brawl between rival team supporters led William Sykes age 20 to draw a revolver and threaten spectators. He had not carried the weapon and was sentenced that day by the Preston Court to three months in gaol.
The Conservative leader spoke at a Victoria meeting about empire trade. He argued relocation of industry harms no one and urged unity with Britain and the United States to strengthen imperial links.
Trades Hall officials urged Sir Robert Gibson to convene a full conference of employers and workers over alleged victimization. Officials estimate over 100 men should have been re employed after the dispute, with some employers refusing to re engage men who ceased work during the strike, violating the terms of the agreement.
At a council meeting tonight unions agreed to continue paying a weekly levy of 8 shillings for four weeks to support timber workers and related union activities. The office decided to increase the levy to 10 shillings per week.
In Chicago a gun battle left three gangsters dead after a car driven by a woman at the wheel carried a wounded man to hospital. The woman vanished, her name unknown, amid the night’s violence tied to bootleggers and city clashes.
James Harvie faced Camberwell Court for driving his horse and trap under the influence. He stated he had 300 drinks, and the court fined him £2.
The Law Institute reports Thomas James Hogan of Rainbow was struck off the roll of barristers for dishonesty. The inquiry found he misused client funds, leading to removal from practice and formal disciplinary action.
Adelaide reports July 31 London Metal Exchange quotes showing falls in copper standard and electrolytic ingots with forward and spot prices for lead zinc and tin. Spread across copper and zinc markets indicates overall price softening for the month.
At the amour sheep fair today Mr A Meifianes of Gupom paid 880 wees for a two year old Tus hanes stud merino Tem.
The Blue Peter wall is on the torvinaal of the Discovery Ldaearrav as Antarctic stores are shipped. T Trumble and nitty from Australia House visited The Weasel. Dovla says the discovery will leave soon and Sir Douglas Mawson will join at Cape Town.
The Bremen completed a record voyage from New York to Plymouth in four days four hours and thirty minutes, lowering the eastbound crossing record by eight and a half hours. The Bremen arrived at Plymouth today after the long ocean crossing.
Thieves robbed a St Kilda tobacconist in Melbourne overnight taking stock valued at £359. The owner, Stephen Mitchell, had previously suffered a £500 rock robbery from the same shop six weeks earlier.
Reading from an advertisement the store offers dress flannels at 38 inches wide and 64 per yard with a two for one price today only, suggesting a limited time sale.
Vintage advertisement listing men’s bedroom and sleepwear items. Includes men’s winter pyjamas, all wool knitted garments, cotton and wool underpants, dance pumps, fashion shirts, and boys’ school wear with prices shown in old currency.
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