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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1928

Page

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Smelters Bowling Club holds annualmeeting and season notes

The Associated Smelters Bowling Club held its annual general meeting with 45 members attending. Reports show 18 committee meetings, opening of the 1927 season led by J F Jenkins and Mrs Jenkins on October 22, water drainage issues resolved, and a season with several interclub visits and matches. Financials list receipts and expenditures, 40 town and 52 Smelters members, and elections naming J P Jenkins as president and A Bloshim as honorary secretary among officers.

Associated Smelters Bowling Club J. P. Jenkins J. F. Jenkins Mra Jenkins J.H. Scott A. Hemingway Quorn Jamestown Biyth Moonta Crystal Brook Qvorn Blyth Clare Kadina Moona Pirie Mears Bates Brett Ferguson Boucher Mr. G. Heggle Messrs Quin de Voogh Palance A. Bowling Association Savings Bank‘of South Australia Commonwealth Bank Electeré Fight Bay- Faye Brunk Eason Cola Fraser C. H.J Woodward J. P. Jen- Mina J. C Janior J. & Lewie Abloshim MS Grant R.A. Butgeywa Preva G. Hoagie Golagatg Tr Panith W. Rabbens Buttes Mosers A. Boos

Moorfield Racing Meets Bank Holiday Results

Sydney reports Moorfield Bank Holiday meeting with winners Shandonia in the Accountants Hurdle by a length and a quarter, The Black Sea second, Tedwa third. Managed Maiden winner Venetian Lady by two and a half lengths over Relting with noel finishing fourth. Bonnie Marjorie wins the Ya Ola Handi cap, with Bonnie Mamont third and Telvinian among the placers. Time records listed for each event.

Shandonia Wataon Black Sea Giles Tedwa Baker Changonla Tedwin Flipborn Pleet Fox Tell Maiden Noley Venetian Lady Battle Vine Astman Ee Eee Boley Lenatha Tellen Telvinian Bonnie Mamonte Ste. Cartenays Pindlay Dennett Bonnie Marjorie Ja Jy Style

Gawler Meeting Report Notes Mixed Results and Scratches

At Gawler the day featured railway transit issues for horses and disputes over Corbeau D Or’s start, with the horse technically scratched though declared winner. Corbeau D Or defeated Miss Marimba with several races showing mixed form and notable performances from Senino, Mercone, and Rabneb among others as fans debated outcomes and the day’s hurdles.

Oruringa Cavier Corbeau Corbeau d'Or Miss Marimba Queen Alfies Mauningham Bon'tarlan Vitoria Park Mercone Rabneb Tia Alzide Fas Burt Vielona Park Hej Queensrap Huraford Feaner

Melbourne notes on Will Whitburn and horse racing form

Melbourne reports Mr Will Whitburn a famed vaudeville artist aged 65 has died. The piece reviews racing horses Merah, Galore, Rock Vault and others at Victor Park, noting Merah’s stamina, Gress Sten’s cavalier style, and recent form despite doubts about distance and late-stage fatigue.

Melbourne Will Whitburn Pald Merab Twosana Merah Victor's Park Dhat Ut Jual Posable

Australian Steeplechase Scratches and Winners

Melbourne on Monday saw Urban and Minterne scratched from the Australian Steeplechase set for Saturday. Warriors Ladies Commit hosted dances at Stark's Hall with a large crowd. Prize winners included Mrs. Leverington first, Mrs. Thornley second in Ladies and Mr. Bickley first, Mr. Clark second in Gentlemen. A dangling competition was won by Miss Grusnanan and Mr. McOuirs with a dainty upper prize.

Melbourne Monday Urban Minterne Stark's Hall Epposal Leverington Thornley Curry Bickley Clark Grusnanan McOuirs

Sheep Mutilated by Ravaging Dogs Report

Local report states that more than six hundred full-wooled wethers were attacked by dogs last night. The incident occurred near a store, with many animals killed and valued at unspecified amounts.

Sydney Andelong Mereage

Werriber Motor Smash Claims Life of Thomas Robinson

Melbourne report states Thomas Robinson, injured yesterday in a motor car smash at Werriber, died today. Local authorities continue to investigate the incident and its circumstances.

Melbourne Thomas Robinson Werriber

Car Dashes Into Train In Russell Street Incident

A cable train proceeded along Russell street when a motor car collided with a dummy. Hooper, 23, was crushed by debris. Barn Watts, driver of the motor car, was arrested.

Melbourne Russell Street Collingwood Hooper Barn Watts

Seamen's Union Ballot for Secretary Details

Melbourne City Court heard James Woods charged in a case linked to the Seamen's Union. William Jones, a detective, testified about a deep gash in the neck said to have been inflicted with a razor, leaving the victim in a perilous state and Walsh's return as general secretary in doubt. Woods was remanded until August.

Melbourne James Woods Melbourns William Jones Seatee's Union Tom Jones Walsh Pila

Worthy Cause Ball Profits Aid Local Benevolent Society

The Unjust Electricians Ball of July 30 raised 419 for the town distress fund. The Smeltera end electrical service crew and two comrades aided with hours of time. Audited receipts totalled £406 48/9 with takings at the door and decorating expenses bringing in 10 2125 18/8. Expenditures included decor £50/9, supper £55 16/3, rents £6 9/6, novelties £6, with overall notes by secretary F A Bagalgao.

Bodies Benevolent Society Glestrical Serice Wil Bs Adaffion F. A. Bagalgao

Treason Official Attack on A W U Leaders

The document reports an official accusation of treason and an assault on leaders of the American Workers Union. It cites Sydney Mondax and editor J B Garden, referencing a August issue of the Pacific Workers. The piece claims militant actions to bind workers and destroy trade unions across mining regions.

Sydney Mondax Garden Asia Aw.u. Surman

Southern Cross completes another sidbenttal tri Maht By

The monoplane Southern Cross carrying 500 gallons of petrol undertook a sidbi ntal trip but details are incomplete. The report notes the aircraft’s continued testing or flight activity from Sydney on a Monday, highlighting endurance fuel load and ongoing aviation milestones.

Sydney Southern Cross

Canadian Primate Announces Retirement From Primacy

Archbishop Matheson primate of the Anglican Church of Canada says he will retire from the primacy but remain Bishop of Rupertstand. He is 78 years old. a successor will be chosen in September.

United Servier Winsipec Matheson Anglican Church of Canada Rupertstand

Australian defence tour by Sir John Salmond group

Marshal Sir John Salmond of the Royal Air Force will depart Point Cook on August 16 to survey Australia’s gory defense panel from a defence viewpoint. The tour, including Queensland Northern Territory and north of Western Australia, will pass Sydney on August 18 and proceed to country districts that evening, accompanied by Squadron Leader Drummond and Flight Lieutenant Ledger.

Melbourne

Australian workmen show initiative in road building

Melbourne speaker Mr A Aughtie says Australian workmen have more initiative and ability than those in any other country. He notes Australia is not behind in road construction knowledge and that the Australian road engineer is doing work equal to leading nations, in remarks to the Institute of Engineers.

Melbourne Maday A. Aughtie South Mobourne City Eco'neer Institute of Engineers Aughtie Australia Wa

Table Tennis Handicap Round Three Draws Release

The third round of the Handicap tournament lists matches Jemex or Clarke Baker Browning v Poole Craigie Benn Sanders v Blair Young Kyé. Winners set byes influence semi final pairings with Sandery Blair meeting Young after a bye. Y.M.G.A. leads table and holds Boekelberg Cup with two straight wins. match Yoo.O.A v Tennis Club not played due to forfeit.

Jemex Clarke Baker Browning Poole Craigie Benn Sanders Blair Young Kyé Sandery Ste Hres YMGA Bakar Kaine Jager Blal Wor Yoo Tennis Club Polata

Spomontown High School Football Game Report

Spomontown High School played Saturday with goals vs. Unda. Winners include Smith with three goals, Curthuys, Welleh, Roebue, Jana Oxford, while Jeffrey led the Losers with three. Best players named Starke, Sharp, Norton, Gurthuys, Lane, L. Smith. Lovers selections Glenn, Jeffrey, Francia, White, Mount, Clifford.

Spomontown Te- Unda

Robbery Proceeds Recovered From Steamer Chillage

Detectives in Sydney boarded the steamer Chillage and seized goods believed to be robbed treasure linked to an earlier Geelong incident. Cabin occupants, including 47 members, faced inquiries as authorities examined the cargo and traced the items to the alleged robbery.

Sydney Geelong

Sydney tragedy for 58 year old George O'Neill

A partial clipping reports an attempted death by action in Sydney connected to George O'Neill aged 58. The fragmentary text mentions a shore and blood, with unclear details and stray phrases making the event uncertain.

Sydney Mowdey George O'Neill Bia Singh

Thieves in Melbourne. Much Work for One Officer

Thieves in Melbourne achieved multiple hauls in Bourke Street and surrounding suburbs. Police report careful work recovered copper, motored carts, and other items. An officer notes several suspects linked to the daylight thefts, with investigations ongoing.

Melbourne Ea Ote Stanton Suet Lou Wanston Sirtet Danta Jeven Bourke Street

Howetown 1 vs YMCA 6 goal behinds wrap

Howetown and YMCA produced a tight scoreline with YMCA leading by 5 goals. Walker Helier Jones Shepley and Sawyer stood out for the winners while Baker Jones Wi London Patagna and Benge shone for Bally Wellington and Grocke. Strong goalkicking and best players highlighted a competitive match.

Howetown Ym.c.a Walker Helier Jones Shepley Sawyer Bally Wellington Baker London Patagna Benge Ee Polaton Lor Ae Mount Grocke. Press Oun Batty Baas YMCA Uy Centrals Bisdops TE Mol

Gladstone Bags Twelfth Straight Win Over Jamestown on Local Oval

Northern Areas Association reports Gladstone defeating Jamestown 4 goals 2 behinds to 2 goals 1 behind at half, with Reichtein injuring a knee early. The opening term saw Gladstone lead 2 1 to 1 behind, and the match drew 400 spectators as the onfield battle remained tight.

Gladstone Jamestown Reich ‘Atein Tamestown

Adelaide Wholesale Market Prices Listed for Fruits and Produce

Adelaide markets report today's wholesale prices for apples oranges mandarins and pears with ranges for common and eating varieties. Notes mention quality and specific lot sizes with figures like 3/6 to 6/6 for apples and 6/ to 8/5 for mandarins, plus green peas at 18/10 per bushel in seven cases.

Adelaide Wiver Murray Poorman Caull

Ad Elatoray Metal Averages for July Issued by London Exchange

July metal averages published by the London Metal Exchange and the Mines and Metal Association show prices across categories such as copper alloy and tin. Figures include copper at 68 16s 4d per month, lead around 35 to 44 pounds, and tin near 13 pounds 4 pence, with varied forward and spot valuations.

Adelator Lamdon Metal Exchange The Mines and Metal Association Opnor Atandart Electrotrie

Basketball results from YMCA House matches

Last night's YMCA House games saw Flinders & Roberts defeat Eyrenik with goals by Dan Gerfeld and Gave, while Eyre edged Sturt 4 to 3 with goals by Goaley and Batty.

YMCA Eyrenik Sturt Dangerfeld Gave Flinders &Roberts Ay Eyre Goaley Batty Deagerfeld

Pirie South Girls Club Hosts Grand July Concert

The Pirie South Girls Club staged a grand concert on July 2. The hall was crowded and the financial result was highly satisfactory. M. Broer remained a local favorite throughout the event.

Pirie Soulh Girls ’Club

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