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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1926

Page

1

Pirie Football Players Face Hearing Over Alleged Incident

The Port Pirie Football Association heard charges against F Nyder of St Marks and J Hopkins of Solomontown for alleged misconduct during a July football match. Ryder elbowed Hopkins, who replied with a face strike. the umpire reported the incident. Ryder denied collisions. the chair dismissed the charge against Ryder and suspended Hopkins for one match. matter referred to the League.

Parker F. Nyder St Marks J. Hopkins Hopkins Ryder Walker Association McManus Tthough Nopkins Uophiny Cockburn Mopkins

Cycling handicaps for Memorial Qual track events

Handicaps declared for Memorial Qual track cycling events list R Doylenor C McLaughin and H Merling with 20 30 yard head starts and others up to 85 yards. In Second Class Two miles Andirys scr W Hunn 60 yards Williams 120 Milnes 160 Dempsey 170 McIntyre 200 Goran 230 Wawke 260 Brown 340 Dormer 310 Pengelly 330.

Andirys W. Hunn A. ‘Willams K. Milnes J. Dempsey A. McIntyre W. Goran H. Wawke A. Brown J. Dormer L. Pengelly

St Garmagas Children Ball Aids St Barnabas Debt

Rehearsals for a charity children's ball in Solomontown to benefit St Barnabas Church debt. Event on Monday August 23 at Stark's Hall featuring plain and fancy dress. Four prizes offered for best costumes. Mr George White secretary, Mr A G Teague president, Mr A Picken M C in charge of rehearsals.

St. Barnabas Stark Solomontown George White A. G. Teague A. Picken M.C Picken

Labor Bay Sees Unopposed President Reelected at Meeting

Labor Day Celebration Committee members elected officers including Mr Coffey as president and Mr F C Daws as tertiary. W Munro named vice president and A Myan junior vice president. They plan to abandon the usual procession and sports for a large children's program on Labor Day with a social and dance night.

Coffey F.C. Daws W Munro Wenlop A. Myan Aml Cerenliion

The Russian Cloud and Turbulent Politics

A condensed dispatch describes Russia under Trotsky’s unclear status and a possible coup with strong army influence. It notes a growing Political Bureau, a monitored Red Navy, and Trotsky’s fear of delayed revolution. Reports from London say Zinoviev’s Kursk detention and Stalin’s security in Moscow and Leningrad amid economic policy and foreign financing pressures.

Niga Trotsky Gheka Red the Recorder London Daily News Zinovie Kursk Russia Moscow Leningrad M. Stalin Communistieenets

Broken Promises Delay Moscow Exhibition Licences

United Serviet London reports that the Soviet promised to grant import licences in exchange for arranging a Moscow exhibition with French money backing. The Soviets repeatedly shortened the exhibit list and ultimately refused the licences, despite substantial sums from French business interests.

United Serviet London Mai i ‘Pendent Vrarle Feracity Moscow

Women to be admitted to 1928 Olympiad track events

The Amsterdam Amateur Athletic Congress, with Australia represented, decided to admit women to the 1928 Olympiad. The track events include 100 400 and 800 metres high jump and discus.

United Service London Amsterdam International Amateur Athletic Congress Australia

Books and Bodies unitea idea for cremation solution

Professor J Thorpe in a British Association address notes two civilisation problems cemeteries and libraries. He proposes cremation of both bodies and books as a solution.

Unitea_per London J. Thorpe The British Association

Valentino challenged to six round duel by reporter

New York reporter dee Trenholm vows to defend the press against insults from the movie world and challenges Rudolph Valentino to a six round taxing duel.

Rudolph Valentino United Service New York Dee Trenholm Moving Picture World

Royal Christening Remembered By Longtime Aide

Me W. Phillipson, former chorister at Back Wyham Palace Private Chapel, recalls the christening of the infant duke on March 30 1861. The event, attended by the Archbishop of Canterbury, featured a crying royal infant soothed when Queen Victoria rocked him in her arms, ending the infant’s distress.

London Phillipson Rhorister Wyham Palace Queen Victoria

Cobham's Flight Plans for Melbourne Run

Darwin reports detail Cobham and his crew on Mindil Beach as they adjust undercarriage for the aircraft to continue toward Melbourne. Alan Cobham aims to prove aviation's commercial promise, with a 54 mile flying leg planned to Browett Downs and Sydney anticipated calls.

Darwin Man Cobham Ward Mindit Beach Cobham Melbourne Somorrow Browetie Downs Alan Cobham Ying Australia London Nangoon Cape Town Parwin Coblam Mindil Beach Robham Axilule Sydney

Cobham Seen As Very Fit Amid Air Career Talk

Melbourne reports praise for Alan Cobham with the British Imperial Oil Co noting his remarkable air record. The Civil Aviation Department says Colonel Brinsmead departs Darwin tomorrow and Cobham is slated to reach Sydney next Friday and Melbourne by August.

Melbourne Imperial Oil Co Darwin Alan Cobham Civil Aviation Department Brinsmead Dar- Wit Cobham Sydney

Fire at Hull Docks Destroys Fruit Depot

London report says a huge fire at Hull fruit docks gutted the Great Fruit Depot. The blaze destroyed nearly the entire facility, with thousands of pounds worth of fruit said to be burned.

Hull Docks Great United Service London Frait Docks

Thefts From Victoria and Albert Museum Probe

Frederick Jones, found in a destitute state, faced a charge of stealing valuable coins from the Victoria and Albert Museum on May 1. He admitted entering to rest, claimed ignorance of the coins’ value, and said he forced a locked case with a screwdriver after resisting theft impulses on four occasions while an attendant overlooked him.

United Service London Frederick Jones Victoria and Albert Museum Conested Jones

Catholic Reprisal Effects in Mexico

Special despatches report the Catholic boycott causing low mood in the business community across Mexico. In Guadalajara two killed and 15 wounded as police dispersed a crowd at St. Guadalupe Church. In Mexico City officials meet to discuss the religious controversy as large police patrols maintain order and traffic stalls for blocks.

Recorder Washington Mw Department of Commerce Mexico Church of St. Guadalupe Guadalipara Mexico City iNself Luis Leon Manuel Lasso Esparanza Theatre de Dare

Australians rally to imperial unity amid independence talk

The Daily News notes a wave of loyalty in Australia as visitors from overseas applaud Prime Minister Bruce for warning against secession. Strong imperial sentiment grows in light of the Duke and Duchess of York’s upcoming visit, with Nationalists in the western provinces repeatedly pushing for independence.

The Recorder London Histon Daily News Bruce Duke ‘An Duchess of York Australia

Duke of York to Tour Britain and Australia in Royal Visit

The Duke and Duchess of York plan a worldwide tour departing Britain by steamer via Colombo to Fremantle Hobart and New Zealand where they will stay a month. They will travel to Australia for the Canberra ceremony later in the tour and reach eastern Australia only by late May.

United Service London Duchess of York Britain Colombo Fremantle Hobart New Zealand Australia Canberra Duke

Turner Learns Life Imprisonment for Queensland Murder

Sydney Robert Turner, aged 50, was found guilty of murdering Mrs Karin Loveday in his Maryborough dental surgery. He received life imprisonment with hard labor. The victim died by chloroform poisoning after Turner asked to die with her, then alerted police. The dead husband took his own life days later.

Brisbane Sydney Robert Turner Maryborough Karin Loveday Turner Queensland

Federal Roads Aid Bill debated in Melbourne House

In Melbourne on Friday the Federal Aid Roads Bill faced renewed opposition and support in the House of Representatives. Speaker and Attorney General clashed over constitutional limits while Dr. Earle Page defended generous road development funding and petrol tax plans. Debates adjourned with several bills progressing to report stage.

Melbourne House of Representatives F. Brendan J. G. Latham W. A. Walt Latham Commonwealth Earle Page Page St. States America New South Wales South Australia Gunn Walt P. G. Stewart Monuiy Senate Grant New Zealand

The New Premier in Adelaide Labor Speculation

In Adelaide on Friday Labor factions discuss Premier Gunn likely resigning to join the Migration Commission and Chief Secretary Kelley possibly retiring. Rumors place Speaker McInnes as a leading Premiership candidate with Hill or Birrell considered for Speakership depending on votes at Port Adelaide. The party reportedly laments the potential loss of Gunn and Kelley.

McInnes Port Adelaide Labor Party Gunn Jelley

State Ministry debate reopens seventh minister issue

In Adelaide the long standing question of appointing a seventh minister resurfaces for the third time in ten years. Supported by Liberal and Labor, the measure is likely to be brought before the Cabinet this session as workload grows and justification for expansion is seen.

Adelaide Wkely

Jugo-Slavia Demands Bulgarian Punishment After Raids

United Service Sofia reports Jugo-Slavia has sent an ultimatum to Bulgaria demanding punishment for Comitadils raids. If not complied, Jugoslavia will take its own measures. The note emphasizes the need for restraint by the great powers and notes casualties among Romanian forces.

United Service Sofia Jugo-Slavia Bulgaria

Plebiscite Vote Papers Stir Port Adelaide Interest

In Adelaide a notice published in The News shows voting instructions for Labor plebiscite candidates for Port Adelaide seats. Pencilled preferences place L. G. Pilton and J. S. Verran ahead of F. Condon. Pilton disavows papers. Verran and Condon offer cautious replies amid expected Labor Party inquiry.

J. S. Verran F. Condon Pilton Enginedrivers, Firemens and Cleaners’ Association Verran Condon

German-born electrician arrested for attempted murder in Seattle

Walter Walker, a German-born electrician and chemist, was arrested on a charge of attempting to murder Herbert Kennison. Police found a remarkable electrical device believed to be built to kill Kennison, after Walker's infatuation with Kennison's wife.

Seattle Walter Walker Herbert Kennison Walker Kennison

Queen Queen Co: Pirie West concert benefits two candidates

In Pirie West school the queen competition hosts benefit concerts for two candidates. From 1 to 5 pm in the West School Kindergarten Hall June Walker aid concert. At 8 pm the Ermiah artis candidature program in the same hall hospital bound. Jazz bands, quartets, dances, piano solos and duets, songs, recitations, and Greek songs. Cards for all ages and guessing prizes. Afternoon 3d admission, evening price not shown.

Pirie West School Ine West School June Walker Ermiah Artis

Freight Preference Sparks Murray Bridge Debate

Mr G A Collins MP will meet with Progress and Traders Association members in Murray Bridge to defend against accusations of preferential freights. The association cites a manipulated freight contract and claims offers of 10 shillings per ton, with other tradesmen confirming similar statements at a recent meeting attended by Collins, Stamford MP, and J Cowan MLC.

Murray Bridge G. A. Collins M.P J. Gunn Collins Progress and Traders’ Association G. D. Leahy Messrs. Colins and Stamiford M S.p M S.p., and the Hop. J. Cowan M.L.C Railways

Deputation Seeks 44 Hour Week from Premier in Adelaide

A deputation from Trade and Labor Council interviewed Premier J Gunn in Adelaide on Friday seeking a 44 hour work week. The Premier pledged to refer the matter to his Cabinet for consideration.

Adelaide Tradey and Labor Council Jgunn

Australians Triumph In Warwickshire Test At The Oval

The Australians batted six hours to 298 for nine at stumps as Gregory led with four for 60. Hendry proved costly, while Warwickshire’s Parsons and Quaife battled in a tense innings. England’s tail continued the fight into Friday with Fiddlan-Green and Hewetson at the crease at lunch.

London Ellis Hendry Wyatt Partridge Malley Henrdy Gregory Anething the Oval Parsons Warwickshire Quaife Tiger” Smith Ader Macartney Fiddlan-Green Hewetson Australia Woodfull Joe Pansford Dee Macartney Bardsl Green Hewelson Hewetson Ryder Taylor Qu Gregory Wyatt Tee Ve Ellis Part Quatre Wyall

Pay dispute over Oval Test resolved by Board Control

London report states a new payment arrangement for professionals at the Oval Test. Players to be paid 27 pounds per day per watch plus 8 pounds extra if the match extends beyond three days, ensuring compensation for longer play.

London Swaretey Oval

Lost Alsatian Dog Feared Dead After Months of Stray Wandering

A treasured Alsatian dog from Glamorgan named Garth had been missing for months. It often strayed two or three days at a time and appears to have died of hunger while its former master lay in a cemetery in W. Collood.

Garth Glamorgan Cemetery In.w. Collood

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PIRIE R. Doylenor C. McLaughin H. Merling G. Brooka Subke J. Smale J. Brazil ST. Garmagas’ Children’s Ball Labor Bay Poincare Press V. Cinema Royal Christenin Darwin Activities Prparea Rnlay Aero Club Plain Hughes Meat Gobbam Tiny Wer Cobram Keepang Ty Darvin Ile Obham ENT the Duke OF York Federal Parliament Defence State Ministry Balkans Eeudis Eilagere Easanta Fier Feanca Herriot I. Pointry Chool Fiddian-Green Sandries AMD Delous With
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