04 Aug 1936
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1936
Page
1
In Olympic wrestling heats, protests erupted from Canada, United States, and Britain against a judge's decision favoring Romagnoli over Serlin. Managers claimed the scoring and light-heavy results favored Australia and Belgium contested the rulings. The controversy followed delayed rescheduling and accusation of biased officiating amid a tense political backdrop.
Monday Wasson was eliminated in the third heap of the 400 metres hurdles. He finished third in that event won by MLS White, with W Ware second. Only then in each heat qualified for finals. Whine mine was 34 sees.
ADELAIDE Mowilay A GALE in the hills this afternoon unroofed part of Onka paringa District Hospital and hurled fragments of iron and timber about 50 yards. Some splinters of debris weighing about ten pounds struck and felled saplings. A private dwelling was also unroofed. Electric lines were blown and the township lights were off. Woollen Mills, Woodside, was interrupted and that town dark. Telephones between Woodside and Vohethal were stopped. A patient in the hospital had 20 feet of roof blown off.
A disjointed note describes an anti war rally near a university area with youths marching, stunts, and a processional scene. Names and places are garbled, but the reference points to a public action against war.
Wheat traders in Adelaide push prices higher to 4/6 a bushel at Port Adelaide and chief outports as European turmoil drives demand. The sharp rise marks the strongest level since 1920, with buyers hopeful for further gains despite holiday disruptions and ongoing shifts in global supply.
Law Council of Australia gathers in Adelaide from September 23 to 26 with High Court judges Owen Dizon and Evatt among speakers. Delegates from every state attune to proposed dominion self rule, with papers on constitutional statute and jury instruction discussed, amid Victoria and Western Australia interest.
Yesterday's maximum reached 57.9 degrees with a minimum of 44 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 8:30 am.
A garbled report from London notes a balance increase amid unclear figures and mentions a 100K salary in passing. The text references monthly comparisons and market nuance but fails to present coherent names or dates. The fragmentary wording obscures key entities and outcomes.
A footballer died after a severe abdominal kick during a game in Melwuline Mauday. The 26 year old, McFarlane of Moot Vans, collapsed and died after being taken to hospital. The incident occurred last Sunday and is under investigation. the player's family and club have not released further details.
An autopsy referenced in a case involving a tanker seaman named Bernard Auder. The document notes an inquest and associated examination, with unclear details and limited readable content about the cause or circumstances of death.
A grand Pirie Bachelors Society ball at Pirie Town Hall drew many guests in vivid floral decor and elegant lighting. Hosts, volunteers, and performers coordinated a cabaret style evening with stage displays, crystal vases, and festive costuming while a large orchestra provided music and a lively program.
A fatal accident occurred when a boy named Welbourn was crushed between a wall and a barrier in Dulay. Authorities believe he was attempting to lift or move an object when the incident happened.
A voluminous, mixed obituary and society notice page recounts personal events in the United Kingdom and abroad. It mentions Mr Wall Bowl of Thy Froyt, Mrs J Vuurrull, Mrs Sanderson, and Miss Fettle, with details on travel, hospitalizations, and church fund appeals. It notes a death on June 2 and a bequest to Methodist and hospital funds, alongside a forthcoming conference in Cheeni and education missions in England Scotland Ireland Wales.
A Manila-born bachelor left at least one million pounds to four sisters, three in Sydney and one in Bowral, with the eldest Mrs Wand of Bowral and others named. The will, made intestate, shows substantial estates and promises future benefits, while the sisters contend with legal and familial implications of the bequest.
In a contentious case, Proprietary Football Club forfeited a match after a protest by St Mark's Football Club alleging Trenwith, a newly registered player, played without proper clearance. The hearing found Trenwith unregistered at the time of play and noted delays in clearance processing, leading to the protest being upheld and the match forfeited.
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