02 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1933
Page
1
Melbourne reports the Commonwealth proposes construction of a 7000 ton truster vessel of the Leaner class to replace the Brisbane. The plan awaits confirmation on where the hull will be built and depends on surplus funds.
The Invest German tender was accepted at £4,042. The lowest British tender was £9,519 and an eastern stake for manufacture in Australia was £41,040. The Government urged Australian manufacturers to increase effort to meet Australian purchasers' needs for special equipment.
Adelaide reports that the government will conduct all committee sittings in private. Premier R. L. Butler announced that none of the evidence will be revealed, emphasizing the special concern of the public over bread prices.
BiG AIR RACK enquiries arrive from famous pilots in Britain France Germany America and Holland. Manufac turers anticipate a surge of orders as terminalisation of race conditions is pursued.
Det Allmunder arrested Reginald Gillogly aged 23 after a journey from Sydney to Yass to investigate the death of Mrs. Ethel Amy Gillogly 25. He is charged with murder alleged to have struck her on the head causing a fractured skull.
At a Port Pirie Football Association meeting at the Family Hotel secretary J S Mocking said 15 of the 20 players named to face West Torrens trained that night at Memorial Oval. He praised the team spirit amid bad weather and Solomontown delegate W Munrn commended the outlook.
Tonight's hockey lineup includes Gold with P Backstrom and Piddaman backed by Thyer Noble Shepley Wooman Ward Sumersford Green Afford Morris Wenzel Baitstaw Sumersford Gale Bartsch Davey. Local teams Skiles Youletuietly prepare for action on the Olympia ice.
Adelaide report states Justice of the Peace A. J. Radford refused a resignation request from Attorney General after remarks in Adelaide Police Court. Radford’s supporters Homburg Metross and Pomture sent a strong letter asserting he did what he thought right and proper and would not resign.
A new era begins as the Ozone Theatre on Ellen Street in Port Pirie opens tonight with a 6.45 p.m. doors, 7.50 p.m. ceremony headed by Mayor W. Threadgold and Ozone Theatres managing director H. M. Waterman. Hundreds expected, with a ribbon cut by Mrs Threadgold and inclusive attendance listed among numerous Waterman family members and local dignitaries.
Police probing the Katherine Starr killing at Tarrawingee have traced movements of three men in the district. Two suspects have been cleared, and investigators seek the third believed to have left the area.
A programme outlines a footballer visit to Adelaide with a match at Adelaide Oval against West Torrens on Saturday at 2:50 pm and a social evening at Thebarton Oval. An exhibition of boxing and gymnastics is planned for Sunday at 10 am in the clubroom. The West Torrens official seeks a large gate share after expenses, with debate over distribution between Port Pirie and the Cricket Association and other officers.
A London to Canberra report notes the Australian conversion loan reply may push the Federal Government back into the loan market. The next operation targets £15,000,000 Commonwealth security with conversions showing 4 per cent to 3 per cent, and state stocks from New South Wales to Western Australia altered to lower yields. Total interest savings amount to £419,793.
Cyril Bright of Brunswick bravely intervened as two men assaulted a woman on St Kilda road in Melbourne. He chased the assailants, was struck once, captured one man who was knocked unconscious, and brought him to the police station where he faced charges of unlawful assault.
A special summoned meeting of the Mola Club Restaurant and Caterers' Union in A W A Hall concluded with J Gervaise president and S Akerman secretary announcing the hotel would remain black until the proprietor guarantees adherence to a gentlemen's agreement the union says he repudiated. Two membership applications were deferred pending assurance from Mr Trealigns.
Senator A J McLachlan arriving in Adelaide from Melbourne spoke on Commonwealth plans to develop unsettled Central and North Australia via private enterprise. He suggested Port Adelaide could become an outlet for southern emus, noting SA stands to gain from North’s mineral development and cautious reports from various regions.
Yesterday's high reached 58.5 degrees and the low to 47 by 6 p.m. Rainfall measured to 9.30 p.m. totaled 34 points.
London Monday. Notts captain A W Carr had planned to order bowlers to use the Larwood style but reversed course after a clash with Leicestershire, calling the deliveries “high” rather than bodyline. The tactic caused fear of fatal consequences as balls rose perilously.
Mr and Mrs A E Olsson and other guests stay at Royal Exchange Hotel in Port Pirie. Notables arrival include G Tarnett of Australian Mutual Provident Society and J Dewhurst from Architect in Chief Department, with several Waterfront figures and local officials dining with the Threadgola Mayoress. Also reported are football association apologies, a Pool Pirie Poonhall meeting, and the death of Bro Walter E Slee after 40 years with Melrose Lodge.
An enquiry into the loss of the collier Christina Fraser heard an able seaman say the captain believed the vessel was top heavy. Evidence showed that it carried wood and had listed several times before the ship foundered. The captain’s opinion and crew testimony pointed to instability as a cause, and the inquiry was adjourned until tomorrow.
Oklahoma City reports that Charles Meseheel, a prominent oil millionaire, was released tonight after being kidnapped on duty. No details on ransom or assailants were publicly disclosed.
Former test cricketer admitted to the Supreme Court Bar in Melbourne. The individual, grandson of the late Sir Thomas W Beckett, formerly a justice of the Supreme Court, was described in reports as a notable legal figure. Details are incomplete due to garbled OCR.
In the Criminal Court, Mr Justice Napier released on bond a man who admitted a blackmail charge. The judge described the threat as an extraordinary action and noted the accused’s intent, while the solicitor for Jones argued it was a minimal case. The incident involved a demand linked to a message sent from Goolwa and related threats.
All metals down as Australian Miner and Metals Association reports July trends. Copper and tin futures show declines with electrolytic copper off between 4 and 42 pounds per ton, while tin and zinc prices drift lower amid weak forward markets. London and Melbourne quotes feature mixed forward prices and spot adjustments, with several commodities displaying reduced demand across the board.
Central fund relief distribution discussed at a meeting of metropolitan local governing bodies in Adelaide. A new distribution basis was proposed, allocating money to councils by the number of households in each district, with Kensington and Norwood abstaining. Alderman Gain emphasized aid should reach genuinely needy residents.
In London movement, D H Bardolph of Lang 4 Labor gave notice in the House of Assembly that on August 9 he would move that in the opinion of the House Mr L L Hill the Present Agent General should be recalled and the office abolished.
At a town council meeting in Pirie the council lauded the Broken Hill Associated Smelters for supplying free road material aiding outer wards. A letter of thanks to general superintendent O H Woodward was approved after praise for the surveyor Farrell and Dr Cockburn’s remarks on material quality and usefulness.
The inquiry into the deaths of Edith Morrow aged 8 and her sweetheart William Magearth at Inverl is concluded. Todd Matche girt Hirdoof prison spi administered while in low mood, January Whit Hagearth is noted for suicide by school self-harm.
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