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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1938

Page

1

Pirie Ambassadress Contest Under Way In Glenelg Plan

First candidate announced for Pirie ambassadress to represent the town at Glenelg in October. Three candidates named with final selection expected after a public meeting. educational and sporting groups back the leading contenders amid fundraising and committee setup.

Pirie Glenelg Kuselvela Owernfary Lewtiey Anliehate Tee Wegen al Buvisy MM Mubifeton Maentus Teen Fy Montel Speels Ganera Medina Aml

Long Service Bicycles Noted by Town Council

At the first town council meeting, Alderman Heid requested a report on bicycles in repair. Garrett reports that two machines bought twenty two and a half years ago for town clerks remain in use, with several more in circulation for meter reading and messenger tasks. The council accepted the report.

Corporation Messrs E. E Garrett J. HS. Leahey Garrett Mudge, Chase Lofies Leshey Mr. Garrett Ryan

Doctors Fees and National Insurance Plan Proposals

Canberra proceedings reveal commission chair Brigden detailing doctor pay under the scheme. Doctors may charge for out of hours room visits, home calls, or when visits are not timely, with certificates of incapacity and kept records. Initial capitation ideas faced revisions to include travellers, non-listed patients, and annual surplus divisions.

Canberra National Insurance Commissioners JB. Brigden Royal Commission Bunal

Wheat and Lead Dead 214.9 Ty Tom Wheat

Wheat and lead prices show 214.9 for Tom Wheat per bushel, with 2 Lit per bushel noted.

Man Fatally Shot Near Adelaide Hospital

William Hartney of Anstey Crescent Galway Gardens died after a bullet wound to the head. He was found unconscious near a fence in Rosetta Netley area. A rifle lay nearby and Hartney was taken to Adelaide Hospital where he soon died. Passersby alerted Constable Cain after finding him limb and motionless. The isolated location was about 300 yards from the nearest house.

Adelaide Rosetta Netley William Hartney Anstey Crescent Galway Gardens Adelaide Hospital Cain Richmond Hartney

Shambles on Battlefield Report From Avitatian Desk

Avitatian AP reports chaotic battlefield conditions near Tokio with misdirected signals and breakdowns in operations. Marshal Wurehwe, commander of the eastern forces, faces pressure as tactical confusion and damaged routes hamper response.

Avitatian Associated Press TOKIO Tuewlay Simf der Wettak Wurehwe Novokiesske

Jews in Prison Camps Report Harsh Nazi Treatment

London’s News Chronicle cites July deaths in Buchenwald with inmates kept on forced labor up to 14 hours daily. Berlin police dispute figures while recounting confiscation of ashes for a fee and a Vienna doctor’s reported suicide tied to Jewish doctor ban.

London Buchenwald Weimar News Chronicle Berlin Vienna Rudolf Leider Ktig

Pirie's Electricity Works Surplus Reported by Town Council

A financial statement for Pirie Corporation Electricity Works presented at the latest town council meeting shows a revenue surplus of £572 14s 4d, with total assets including poles street finishing and sub stations. The council discusses renewals, extensions, and maintenance with plans to have the electrical engineer provide details before the next meeting.

Pirie Corporation Ectricity Works Tewn Council Hinday Jane 1O ENA En Gables Ae LY Arvolinis Binet Wiht Electric Light Committee Ald Davis Warman P Ald. Reid

Canton Bombardment Report As Chinese Advance Hurts Japanese

Canton endured three air raids today with the third the fiercest. One hundred twenty dead and 150 injured. Chinese forces threaten from the north bank of the Yangtze, hammering at Mangie and Tatho. They recaptured a hill over Kiang and repelled a Japanese landing 35 miles from the town while disabling four Japanese warships.

Canton Yanstze Mmangie Tatho Kivkiang

Durham Loses Home Side Collapse In Tilt

Disrupted play and a late collapse doomed Durham at home as the visiting team surged ahead. The match featured several standout performances by players listed in the roster, with key contributions from Austin and Collins as the crowd watched closely.

Admiral Karpfanger Still Missing

Sydney reports on the disappearance of Admiral Karpfanger with no sign found. The Leuna, a German freighter with 60 aboard, travels from New Zealand toward Cape Horn via Montevideo and the South Atlantic, maintaining a close watch.

Sydney New Zealand Cape Horn South Australia Monte Video South Atlantic Hamburg

Paying for Offences in Adelaine Legislation Confusion

A fragmentary report shows discussion around paying for offences with references to Adelaine, a legislative council, and substitutions. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear context or outcomes.

Youths body found in Ballarat park mystery deepens

Melbourne report details the death of Roy Hall an 18 year old military trainee from Colm living in Ballarat His body lay beneath Victoria Park early today he had left home to attend Ballarat Drill Hall and did not arrive The stomach contents were sent to the Government Analyst for examination to determine cause of death

Melbourne Roy Hall Colm Ballarat Victoria Park Hall Yiton Street School of Mines

Bread price may rise if flour tax aids wheat growers

An opinion in the bakery trade warns a flour tax tied to a wheat bounty could lift bread costs. Housewives' Association president Mrs Allen says bread is central to the diet and an increase hits low income earners hardest. Wheat price stabilization and bounty size determine the tax impact.

Housewives’ Association Adelaida 8. Allen HG. Annells John Durt Industries Jing & Son South South Wales City Eli

Legislative powers AUEL AU proposal to reform Commonwealth state powers

Mr Bagat gave notice in the Legislative Council of a motion proposing a convention of Commonwealth and State representatives to draft amendments. The proposal argues for review of legislative powers, possible expansion for the Federal government, and restricting Commonwealth powers where overlapping with states causes disability or confusion.

Commonwealth Bagat Legislative Council

Aircraft Factory Dispute Nearing Settlement

MELIVUINE Tuesday unions complain of a factory dispute at the aircraft plant. Secretary V Stout of the Trudten Hull Council sent telegrabs to the Labor Ministry seeking a settlement and the parties agree to discussions. Dominionate Aircraft Corporation manager Wackett said proposals for talks exist and a conference could be held, with federal authorities monitoring the case as workers resist prior conditions.

Melivuine Weentdanre V. Stout Tarecetary Hull Counell Lsumerine Axkirs Wii I Cabin Wackett Manaere Dominonwealtte Aircraft Corporation Sovonferen'e Cauhd Ie Yeork Ana Federal Ward Furve Rompany

Forcing Dispute to Head at Metro Tank Works Yard

A disputed labor standoff involves the Amestganato Emetterrine Vib folareuws at Mesmazrye to tie the SyUhey Des Hetlers. Union leaders warn the extension could affect Lith eo and Harden Inlaid Naval Dock Yard with about 4,000 Lavi. Government duty promises intervene to break the sapute and curb outages as construction workers seek settlement under Hall Disputes committees guidance.

SyUhey Des Hetlers Hie Union Maval Vriles Hall

Trekk Repeated Afrikanders Visit Voortrekker Route

In Capetown a pair of old design wagons drawn by red Afrikander oxen journey from van Risboeck’s abode toward Pretoria, aiming to mark Dingana’s Day with a Voortrekker memorial. Traffic paused as mounted organizers and families in period dress led the parade. A two-century-old cannon fired a salute at the castle as the movement began.

Capetown Red Afrikander van Risboeck Voortrekkers Orange Free State Transvaal Cape Pretoria Dingada Voortrekxer Mmemorial Snyman Bhod

Seek 48 Hour Week ADELAIDE News Report

Tuesday report on a general strike threat by all daily paid Government institute employees in Adelaide. The move follows months of negotiations for a shorter week from 56 hours, with a proposed path including a strike, continued negotiations, and potential pay protection if hours are cut. The Government Hospitals Industrial Board has agreed on a reduction but has not implemented it.

Adelaide Government Institute F. K. Nieass Government Workers’ ‘Association Industrial Board Government Hospitals Industral Board Nicast

Death of Mr C Castine Secretary and Rifle Club Figure

Adelaide reports the death of Mr Claude Castine in Magill after a short illness. A prominent secretary of the South Australian Rifle Association since 1905, he served in the Boer War, later joined the Defence Department, and helped organise rifle clubs. He left a wife and two children. funeral at Magill Cemetery tomorrow at 2 pm.

Adelaide Claude Castine South Australian Rifle Association Casline Defence Department Organisation of Therife Clubs Keswick Keewick Kangaroo Island Rifle Asociation Castine No. L Rifle Clubs’ Union South Australis Hir Magill Cemetery

Trouble in Czech-Slovak tensions flare in Sudeten region

Reports from Prague describe protests and violence as Sudeten Germans clash with local residents. Injuries rise after incidents at Fluankerwall and Saag, with assaults on a chauffeur and several others. Mediation efforts by Lord Runelian aim to resolve a demand for autonomy by 3,500,000 Sudeten Germans as documents are issued.

Transiaual Eneliah Unrinian Prague Gaeek Runelmann Ixurulind Thaskes Corte Sudetena

Dionne quintuplets suffer throat infection delay home return

The Dionne quintuplets are ill with a throat infection and will be kept in the house for a week. Father explains Emile has not nourished since Saturday, while Dr. Brown confirms the diagnosis. Despite concerns, doctors say the children are sturdy and should recover.

Gueaeg Puraday Dionne Conver Emile Brown Datoe Dee Girls Pittio Han

Flood Damage Debate Over Pirie West Water Main

At the latest Piso Town Council meeting Cr. Warman complained of flooding on Rodda Street Pirie West caused by a burst water main. He said the water works were notified but slow to respond, washing away a footpath and flooding properties. Dr Sly and others questioned responsibility and urged immediate investigation and repairs by the town clerk.

Piso Town Coane Warman Rodda Street Pirie West Focal Water Works Taealvine Sly Sten Corporation de Cr. Warman

Bookmakers Alarmed By Tote in Melbourne Circuit

Bookmakers in Melbourne venues Flemington Caulfield and Moonee valley fear tote betting growth. They agree to cap bets at five shillings on single selections while backers take the odds up to 45 with taxation paid. Operators warn tote has drawn many former clients and vow protection measures.

Melboutne Usikmakers Flemington Caulfield Mooneevyulet Hae Fern

Personal notices from Pirie Hospital admit L Gererd

Mr. L. Gererd of Sixth Street has been admitted to the curpical ward of Pirie Hospital. Mr. Brittain of King Street is an inmate of Pie Hompnat sty. Galiia was tat ih beck secretary of the movement to select an

Whyalla Welcomes Largest Plane Yet Lands From Adelaide

Early morning crowds in Whyalla gathered to see Australian National Airways DC2 with 14 passengers arrive from Adelaide en route to Perth to pick up two Kalgoorlie passengers. The Lockheed from Guinea Airways was delayed at Darwin due to engine trouble and did not call. The Douglas and Lockheed were slated to exchange mail at Whyalla, weather permitting, alongside Imperial Airways flying boat schedules. A Silver City smelter plane also landed, then departed for Kalgoorlie.

Yalla Douglas Lockheed Mie Imperial Airways Darwin Australia Dutch East Indies Otlock Whyalla Broken Hill Associated Smelters Silver City Wheraila Kalgoorlie

Third training plane for Pirie aero club praised as best in Australia

Spencer Gulf Aero Club in Whyalla and Pirie region welcomed a new Tiger Moth, the third aircraft for the club. Pilot Mr PG Graham described it as the best equipped training plane in Australia. Graham test flew it on Monday and returned to Whyalla. T We Searle earned an A licence in Pirie yesterday.

Spencer Gui Aero Club Aero Ceb PG. Graham Astrictor Australis Wight Graham Whyalla T. We Searle Pirie Spencer Gulf Aero Club

Trotting Club Request At Pirie Town Council Meeting

Pirie Town Council heard a deputation from the Pinta District Trotting Club seeking permission to remove and relocate saddling areas and adjust entrances to expand facilities for racing and stabling. The club promised to fund required works and provide safer, improved access, contingent on satisfactory safety and planning arrangements.

Pirie Town Pintaistrict Ghib Messrs F. W. Scholz WW. Fiddaman Easio Seaith— Tienterm Pointest Wat Mary Raes Faction- 1 Ryem Monde Davis

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