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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
1
Pirie, hub of the north, bustles on Friday nights as shoppers fill Ellen Street shops and the streets glow with lights. Sailors mingle with families, Salvation Army bands play, and police watch the crowd while residents hurry home after a lively day of trade and social hustle.
In Fremantle police elrelex reports disturb over the dismissal of a plainclothes constable who faced allegations he could not defend his character. The action would deprive him of £300 from the police benefit fund after 11 years service, and Parliament members plan to seek a full inquiry through the Ministry.
At Roken Hill the mine cage jammed on chairs left in the shaft after Thursday shift. Afternoon workers were not lowered due to shaft trouble, repairs conducted overnight, and operations resumed today. Superintendent declined to disclose cause of the shaft trouble.
Adelaide Friday price list shows Prost. Apples for cooking at 6 to 10 shillings per unit, eating 12 to 14, navels 10/5, peas 10/ to 42/ per bushel, cauliflowers 1/4 to 3/ with small lots listed. Local shopkeeper notes include miscellaneous goods and unit prices for various fruits and vegetables.
The August 7 market page lists stock quotations from Adelaide exchanges including Lyell, Zac Corporation, Sulphide, Electrolyte Zinc, Melbourne Electric, Adelaide Steamship, Holden’s, and Adelaide Government. Dealers note bids and offers with buyers and sellers recorded, showing varied activity across utilities, shipping, and mining firms.
George Jones age 25 was pinned under a farm tractor for over an hour in Rockhampton. After being freed his legs from the hips were fatally injured and he remains in a critical condition.
A motor train from Casino collided with a goods train in Kyogle yards last night. The derailment left five persons slightly injured while none are reported critical. Authorities investigated the scene and coordinated railway safety responses.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Baldwin urging Parliament to authorize a 10 million pound subsidy for British coal. He warned Labor MPs of anarchy if miners strike again, defending government action as essential to industrial peace amid protests and interruptions from Labour leaders and opposition.
London reports state that over 100 miners and 412 police were hurt in Ammanford Wales during midnight clashes on Wednesday. Authorities say women and motorcyclists were struck with batons as police cleared the streets and vehicles were damaged.
At Port Adelaide on Friday after a strike, unions and shipowners resumed cargo loading. Coastal steamers Kapura Quornu Warrawee Juno Kapota engaged about 70 seamen as Salpa and Gulf Pariga idle. Salpa to be commissioned soon and inter state services to resume. Howard Smith Rurwah and Koolonga expected soon, signaling a revival in seaport trade and local commerce.
In Sydney on Friday the coroner opened an inquiry into a July 21 fire aboard the vessel Comber at the north wharf. Wharf laborer Jamies Coleman, 31, faces arson charges after witnesses including Captain Rippon and deckhand Arthur Teague testified. The hearing was adjourned until Monday.
Excitement follows news of a gold bearing reef at Black Hill Ballarat East. A single crush of five tons yielded five ounces of gold, signaling promising prospects for the reef and local prospectors.
The International Prison Congress session addressed probation and Borstal systems, urging examination of convicted offenders by qualified practitioners and the installation of such services. Delegates debated interference with pretrial procedures, while Sir Evelyn Ruggles-Brise assured no aim to disrupt ordinary criminal justice.
Friday afternoon a writ for libel was served on Mr Peter Heidy MB regarding statements alleged to have harmed two supporters of the Government over the Thousand Homes contract. The writ, issued by Alderman F Villeneuve Smith and solicitor Reid for Mr W I Denny Attorney General, was acknowledged by Reidy who instructed Burwell Kelly and Hague to enter an appearance.
About 2,000 men gathered at the shipping masters office in Sydney seeking jobs on idle vessels. Crews were chosen today and sent to Meads for later-state ports, with plans for further movement tomorrow. The crowd remained cheerful and many prospects looked promising amid bustling wharves and heavy passenger traffic.
David Winkler’s appeal to the Fair Court of Criminal Appeal was dismissed today. Winkler, silenced to death as an accessory before the fact, supplied his dying father with a revolver, and his father killed himself.
Kaowel seamen were engaged in port work from May 6 to 10 aboard the Kilcoastal steamers. There was ample labor offered and no hits occurred.
Urquhart Gall a bank teller at the National Bank of Australasia Melbourne was charged with embezzlement and remanded. Bail was fixed at £1700. The alleged defalcations amount to £1700.
A Perth robbery last Friday saw £1945 stolen from Messrs Berbour ban manager and Leeman accountant. Detectives and a black tracker failed to locate the culprit, who is believed to be on foot with no horse. A bush camp near the scene suggests the robber spent Wednesday night nearby. The stolen money was insured by the Milly Department. a fresh supply is expected today from the bank.
The BHP Company has decided to reopen the Iron Knob and Whyalla quarries. Work is to commence next Wednesday August 12 with full operation by Monday August 17. Steamers will load ore soon as ore bins at Whyalla are full.
Wing Commander Di Pinedo while taking off from the Brisbane River collided with a ferry. The aircraft was damaged but the journey to Rockhampton resumed at 9 40.
Reuters reports Brazil plans to reestablish its London house with the Brazilian Ambassador touring the Australia House to study operations. Separately, a heavy fog near Casenes Portugal caused a collision between the Spanish steamer Cahomenor and the Italian vessel Lilayda, with the Italian ship sinking but all crew saved.
Amusements section touts Broken Hearts of Broadway a strong love drama from Irving Gum Wing. Colleen Moor stars as Mary Ells a singer as the production debuts in independent fashion. A vivid view of fame hardship and the city’s vast street life frames the play.
SYDNEY reports the collier Iron Prince departed New [South Wales] this afternoon bound for Port Pirie carrying a full coal cargo.
Japan informed Reuters that 70 Soviet commercial commissioners were not permitted to be stationed in Japan with diplomatic privileges. The request, made amid Bolshevik propaganda fears, was refused as unacceptable to Tokyo.
Alexander Buchanan aged 22 of Kingswood was riding a motor cycle on Parkside when his machine hit a horse and sulky driven by W O Jenkins of Plympton. Buchanan suffered a heavy fall and was taken to Adelaide Hospital with severe head injuries and is in critical condition. Witnesses describe a noisy scene as crowds gathered around the incident.
American sailors at Sydney faced two mishaps during a Friday event, with details scarce but indicating incidents involving personnel and local authorities.
Jerusalem dispatch cites ongoing Franco-Druse fighting in Syria. Reports say Cheruses captured several suns and attempted to seize Seida, capital of Dekel Deuce, while forces retreated to Exres. Casualties and a reverse prompt consternation as 400 camels laden with goods were seized.
Local feature recalls Merton Gill and his friend Mem in a humorous tale of aspiring actors. The piece mentions fundraising for a national memorial and a plan to erect a statue of liberty likeness in town as part of a national memorial effort.
The statement from the Broken Hill publishing office shows a profit for the year ending May 3 1985 after deducting depreciation and other costs. It records theWet profit and suggests adjustments for special depreciation and related items.
A dramatic dawn ride through Ellen Street ends with a buckboard runaway and a beer crate clash. Five horses, a broken finally steered vehicle, and a mounted constable struggle to un-harness the team as bystanders watch. One man is arrested awaiting further charges tomorrow morning.
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