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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 03, 1929

Page

1

Races at Gawler Today With Eight Race Programme

Gawler hosts an eight event meeting with class handicaps including the Third Class Plate and divisions featuring Templers Pride Ruthven Greta Lisa Danwwers Torluck and Anton Star. Other stakes include Phoenix Mardle Winter and Brush Steeplechase Handicaps with contenders such as Amant Naseem and Corndown.

Seigelane Churinga Gawler Templers Pride Thmothy Dream Laide Ruthven Br ~Doos Highbury Kmiuirep Starena Hylactia Toator Front Inkos Gael Trenton Otim Abeaieration St. Mary Pert Bream Laddie Greta Lisa Bells of Richmond Koranga Spec Danwwers Torluck Miss Allty Anton Star Steel Gator Bune Cherry Cavel- Tana Anton’ Prance Fine Eage Pisto S Dream Yonder Naseem Pamphleteer Seal Princess Serbury Little Gun Our Prince J Yorasia Kirrkie Oberon Lord Danomagne East Hope Jen Colsow MT. Cooper

May Day Favoured in Australian Hurdles at Caulfield

Caulfield meets open with the Australian Hurdles as the principal event. May Day is the popular fancy to win, while Moss Trooper is regarded as a strong rival. Highland and Moltivan are back from a long layoff to contest the Malakoff Stakes, each trainer confident they will run well.

Victoria Amateur Tyrelub Caulfeld Mosstrooper Highland Moltivan Melbourne Gaulfield Ander Moastrooper Sir Eaton Longlands Sayles Buveroy Gobranweil Shanti Leoutes Scudulong Wanda King Matthew

Death of Jockey Cairns At City Racecourse

The City Coroner ruled the death of famed jockey Hugh Cairns, aged about 30, an accident after a raceblock. Expert witnesses testified the horse jumped early and Cairns was knocked unconscious, bleeding from multiple head wounds, after a collision with riding companion.

Melbourne Hugh Cairns Calms

Bombing Syndicate Leader Arrest Reported in Chicago

Chicago authorities say twelve ringleaders of a feared bombing syndicate have been arrested. Lieut Berkey leads the patrols that tracked the gang after a wave of bombings this city saw in recent months. The group allegedly supplied explosives and, for extra pay, planted bombs.

Chicago Lieut Berkey Spelen Sanad

Air Mail Slump Highlights Overseas Communication Gap

A damaged OCR note discusses air mail delays and a failure by Austrian businesses to inform overseas correspondents that two way air mail can save time. Postal authorities urge notification to optimize inward and outward mail flow and speed up service.

Melbourne Austria

Victorian Railways Faces Mass Dismissals Amid £500,000 Deficit

Victorian Railways Union fears widespread layoffs as W. Clapp chairman of the Railways Commission warns of a £500,000 deficit for the coming year. Speakers discuss cooperation with the railway to restore services and avert dismissals while promising consideration and further efforts to prevent job losses.

Melbourne Victorian Railways Union Today W. Clapp The Railways Commission Rn Eis Scrood York Fr. Clapp Waiga

Pneumonia Influenza Slight Epidemic Reported

The Mungindi Border Hospital in New South Wales reports three deaths from pneumonia influenza. Federal Health Minister Sir Neville Howse says the illness shows a mild epidemic, not a malignant outbreak, and there is no cause for alarm.

Melbourne Mungindi Border Hospital New South Wales Neville Howse

Adelaide market notes on produce and fowl prices

Friday market fractions list creamery butter and fresh milk quotes, assorted fowl prices including hens ducks geese turkeys and live weight data, with potatoes onions and related farm produce items itemized by unit and weight. Prices shown in local currency with per unit and per weight references.

Adelaide W. Sandford and Go Raifa

Fruit and Market Prices in Adelaide and Metals Exchange Rates

Readable fragments show Adelaide wholesale fruit and vegetable prices with several items listed by unit and range, including apples oranges mandarins cabbages cauliflowers and peppers. The second fragment reports London Metal Exchange quotations for August 4 covering copper lead tin and silver with standard and forward prices and noted changes.

Adelaide Queensland Australian and Metals Association London Metal Exchange Apt Moonths Fall Hoy

Turbulent Demonstrations Across Europe

Police and military confronted protests as Soviet and anti government demonstrations swept several cities. In London and elsewhere hundreds were arrested while pamphlets circulated. in Zurich and Helsinge Lord troops stood by as crowds chanted the Red Internationale and then returned to work.

London Switzerland Helsnglor Iee Puaseel Fao

Disputed Labor Ballot Sparks Council By-Election Row

A Labor district committee meeting endorsed D. H. Bardolph after receiving the return officer's report, while F. P. Ward charged A. A. Edwards with delaying the plebiscite rules. The dispute between Whitford and Bardolph shocks Labor views ahead of the State election. the council faces three possible decisions.

Adelaide Legislative Council Istrict D. H. Bardolph F. P. Ward Labor Party A. A. Edwarda Messrs Whitford Bandolph Australian Labor Party Ry Whitford Mveting Wu Monay Bardolph Ofela

Relief concert at Alhambra Theatre for Unemployed Relief Fund

Tomorrow at the Alhambra Theatre a relief concert will be held to raise funds for the Unemployed Relief Fund. The program features Torowine ladies and gentlemen, with performances by Mesdames Swenson Carlson and Miss Summeraford Richardson, Gwen Bell's Orchestra, and St John’s Convent pupils. A collection will be taken for the relief effort. Parcels were received by the Women’s Relief Committee secretary Mrs. A. Shepley, including knitted baby garments, sandwiches from the Totem sub-dance, and gifts from Wellwisher and other donors.

Unemployed Relief Fund Alhambra Theatre Torowine Mesdames A. Swensson P. Carlson M. Summeraford E. Richardson Misa Gwen ‘Bell H. Brearley Res Willams J. P. Carlson Keli Francis George Tucker St. John's Convent A. Shepley Mesdames Wilams Kluebe Walker Blagkeby Cavenett Somerset Player Walls Franc's Kilmler Janetsky Davi Jackson Col. Row Retchford Menamo Bramley Pelham A. i. L. Good Cittell Misses

Farewell Social Held for Whyalla Presbyterian Minister

On Monday evening a farewell social gathered church members at the Whyalla Club Hall to bid farewell to the Presbyterian Minister and his wife Mr and Mrs Howland who are leaving. Musical items were provided by Mr M Stacey and the Presbyterian Choir. Mr W J Mebberson spoke for the members and presented a gift, wishing him success in his future career.

Whyalla Howland Leavin Whyalla M. Stacey Presbyterian W. J. Mebberson Howlani

Back Yard Caves In During Local Turmoil

Fragmentary report from Whyalla recounts community reaction to political changes. Residents thank Mr Howlands and pledge support for incoming Minister Mr Symes as tensions surface in Melbourne era reminiscences and disrupted local governance.

Greek trade envoy Leckos views Australia Greece ties

Atha Joureaidp details intered interlude with Greek visitor Mr Leckos in South Australia. He outlines aims for closer Australia Greece trade, urges establishment of an Australia House in Salonica, notes refugee aid, press freedoms, and potential Austral-Grecian trading company. He commends Australian hospitality and plans for a brochure to promote ties.

Shipliaghiy Polyvina N. Leckes Frogieyerear South Australis Amg Pirie Cewkos Mthene Hue Austretia Cressy Ratkante League Anta Minor Catasi Greene Ikea Greece Leeks Saia Tn Ork Fae Australia

Anglo Russian talks suspend amid tense British diplomacy

In London the new government faces a delicate Anglo Russian stand as talks between A Henderson and Dovalevsky halt over ambassador exchange. Moscow issued a cautious statement while Ramsay Macdonald and officials refuse further comment, signaling temporary suspension of diplomatic progress.

United Service London Yovaredey A. Henderson Dovgalevsky Riuaalin Aia Moscow M. Dovalevsky Dmec Paris Ramsay Macdonald Omala

Thrilling Battle Over Bemused Indian Dacoits Ends

United Service reports the long pursuit of Devi Das, a notorious killer and kidnapper who evaded police across five districts and four Indian states for 15 years. In Ferozepore a dawn raid by twelve officers and reinforcements netted two Dacoits after a rooftop siege with fixed bayonets, ending the chase.

United Service Devi Das Britsh India Ferosepore Norhay

Zeppelins over Europe report stowaway clash with actress

A wireless Berlin dispatch says Graf Zeppelin crossed Barcelona and was seen by a ship between Marseille and the Balearics. The chef vanished then was found asleep in a shop. The commander declined to add Miss Anna May Wong as passenger, citing space limits, with a stowaway later reported aboard.

Berlin Barcelona Marseilles Balearic Islands Anna May Wong

SHEDS ABLAZE AT WAIRINGTON RAILWAY YARD

A large railway shed at Walehan Road caught fire shortly before midnight on Friday. Flames spread quickly and damaged sheds, with petrol supplies igniting and blazing further. Police note suspicious activity as the fire is investigated. Nearby property owners report smoke and heat warnings.

Wairington Christchurch Walehan Road Po Ibeendlatta M. Brown

Heavy Frosts Hit Tallangatta District Crops

Severe frosts cripple Tallangatta and district with damaged grass and vegetable gardens. Farmers fear lamb losses due to extreme cold. Six degrees of frost reported in Orbost, Kiandra records five degrees below zero last night, a recent low for New South Wales readings.

Melbourne Tallangatta Orbost Sydney Kiandra

Eildon Weir Menace To Property Owners

Melbourne report flags Eildon Weir danger to property owners as Friday proceedings likely involve Mr. McCall and assessment of risk to local lands and dwellings.

Melbourne court convicts two in fabricated case

In Melbourne on a Friday, 25 a court convicted two men, Winans aged 28 and Woinerski, in a Soellee Prot case. Prisions were mentioned as part of the verdict.

Ages Winans Ced Howsebreakis Woinerski Melbourne New South

Highway Robbery Strikes Woman on Saint Sor Street

A bandit knocked down Mrs Souter on Saint Sor Street East shortly before 14 o'clock Friday and stole her bag containing about £100 in notes. The assailant fled in a motor car driven by an accomplice. the vehicle was later recovered in the West End and seizures by police continue as detectives pursue two suspects. Mrs Souter says she often carries substantial sums for growers and had been warned previously.

Saint Sor Street Hmpdie Street Stradlowe Aracie Auto Union Street Souter West End Pabher

Holdup Epidemic in Melbourne Prompts Detentions

Police detain two men on suspicion linked to a spate of holdups in Melbourne city and suburbs. Several victims failed to identify the suspects when confronted, keeping the case under active investigation.

Melbaurne Pris

Holden’s Works All Australian Contr Adelaid

Holden, chairman of Holden’s Motor Body Builders, Ltd, defends Australian control of his company amid inquiry by the Federal Arbitration Court into the eight hour week for coachmaking industry. He notes authorised capital of £1,500,000, with most shares held in Australia and about ten in England.

Adelaidh Rat Hermes Avonds BE. W. Holden Holdens Motor Body Builders, Limited Taday Vny Australie Holden Ware Jyons Dothrida Jana Dukes Lukin and Beeby Iustey Hat

Comedian Jars Cannot Found Dead In Sydney

Sydney reports the well known comedian Jars Cannot was found dead in Lone Bay. A packet of alleyhaine was found with him. He had been missing since July 10 after leaving a note to his wife indicating where his body would be found. Cannot was a popular entertainer for years and was recently connected with broadcasting.

Sydney Jars Cannot Serut St Lone Bay Atoling Mr. Cannot Emil

Duchess aims India and back in a week flight plan

A 63 year old Duchess of Bedford flies from Lympne at dawn in a monoplane named Spider piloted by Capt. Barnard. The mission targets a four hop journey Sofia Aleppo Bushire Karachi with a goal of reaching India and returning within seven days.

United Service London Duchess of Bedford Lympne India Spider Barnard Sofia Aleppo Bushire Karachi

Pirie Ratepayers Rally Sparks Street Scene

From Pirie ratepayers in the town a gathering created a noisy but orderly show as a crowd gathered late at night on the dock street. Motor cars were involved as a rowdy moment sparked by the residents, yet the scene remained good humored and peaceful.

Gatlie Dock Ime

Coal Position. Miners' Festoration at Trades Mall

A report by Mr Sutherland, northern organiser, notes talks between Federated Syndicates and Firemen's Association aim to resume mine work despite water concerns. Negotiations proceed. adjournment till tomorrow follows a stalled session at the Trades Mall amid mounting pressure.

Sydney Mihonehule Sngnedsvare Piremen Jon Boul Althe Akane Aid Mtr. Sutherland Ormniser

Maroubra Afrray Inquest Sparks Confusion At July 1 Incident

An inquest opened into a deadly melee near Maroubra on July 1. A 24 year old man died after a clash outside a building as witnesses described shots fired by a marking party. The coroner adjourned proceedings to later in the week pending further evidence.

Pistol Point Holdup At Crown Street Tobacconist

In Darlinghurst the night holdup of a tobacconist on 322 Crown street netted over £30. Two masked men forced clerk John Bendick Cahill to surrender the cash while one ransacked the shop. Detectives arrested a man for armed robbery and another for possessing an unlicensed pistol.

Sydney Darlinghurst Crown Street Robery John Bendick Cahill Cahill

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