11 Aug 1927
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1927
Page
1
Readable fragments describe a bank dispute in Adelaide and union meetings near Pirw Street. Events mention electricians and a factory area with protests and a labor committee involved. A small audience reportedly gathered as tensions rose over a work stoppage and alleged employer actions.
Adelaide Wednesday The Premier replying to Mr Edwards said some police officers had resigned and there was no necessity to publicize the commission's report before the Cabinet on the finding of the judge. The Bribery Commission report was discussed in the house today.
A boy suffered severe injuries when a faulty fuse and explosive device caused a blast at a Palm City workshop. Witnesses report the blast tore through fingers and wounded the youth in the face, with medical aid sought but his vision possibly at risk.
An accident near a Woodville site left Harris severely injured after falling from logs at a semi circular timber stack. He suffered a fractured skull and was rushed to hospital as medical staff attended. The incident occurred while workers attempted to move timber.
The will of H. A. Whittingham, a Queenslander, leaves £100,000 to Geelong Church of England Grammar School for its benefit. After widow's provision, other legacies include £2000 to establish clubs for jockeys and apprentices.
Berlin reports plans to erect a wireless tower of unprecedented height, stated as twice the Eiffel Tower, with a 100 mile visibility from the top. Denis Rooke is noted to meet in Paris and travel to Calcutta, where a restaurant mid-flight is mentioned amid a chaotic, fragmentary dispatch.
In Perth Magistrate A B Kidson discharged Dennie Hastings Regan Graham Su Jack and North-West police officer, after addresses by Crown Prosecutor Wolff and counsel Nairn. Prosecution, tied to a Royal Commission on killings of natives in Western Australia, collapsed with no jury trial. The two constables, popular and fit, faced murder charges over Boondung’s death at Dala in the Kimberley on June 28.
Sydney dispatch notes intense debate over attempts to protect the public from potential murderers Sacco and Vanzetti. Officials advocate firm measures as authorities seek to prevent further crimes amid ongoing trial and security concerns.
A shop owned by Mr. A B D Newton was wrecked by a blast that occurred when pressure was applied to a device. A nearby ship’s rocket caused the explosion’s flare, injuring employee Nool Wid aged 18 and sending debris high into the air. Fire spread to the walls and roof, but most people escaped uninjured.
The Daily News reports that Suited Sueview LONBOS, listed as manager of the steamer Eastway, was arrested on charges tied to the vessel’s loss. The Eastway sank 450 miles from Mermads on October 28, 1936, with two lives lost. An inquiry found overinsurance and mis-stated tonnage. the court ordered Williams to pay £1000 toward inquiry costs.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and dates in a commercial context. The readable portions include assorted proper nouns such as locations and personal names, but essential details and structure are obscured, yielding an incoherent, partial notice.
A damaged OCR fragment lists scattered names and figures related to quotations and prices. The garbled text mentions Ward Gay Mileuih, MN Bowree, Zinn, Sate, and several unclear numbers and dates. No coherent event or clear entities emerge for a solid item.
Adelaide reports metal price quotations from London for August deliveries. Copper standards and electrolytics show mixed to unchanged figures with shifts in spot and forward prices. Lead, spelter, and silver also feature rises and forward values, reflecting market conditions and shipment timing.
Local women armed with large netties attacked a party of young girls on holiday in Radek Vienna. The women shouted and pelted the promenade while the girls wore abbreviated bathing costumes. A passerby intervened and some girls were injured and hospitalized.
Yorketown reports L Levyck proprietor of a motor garage and bower house at Fort Vincent died after a fire explosion. He was severely burnt on the face and body and transported to Curramulka Hospital where he initially improved before a sudden decline early Tuesday. He was recently married and well liked in Port Vincent.
At a New South Wales Country Party conference Federal Treasurer Dr Earle Page defined the party mission as securing balanced development across the Commonwealth and equal opportunity for all sections of society under modern conditions. The report also notes the Lord Chancellor of England’s retirement with a pension of 3000 pounds a year.
Port Pirie town planning visit by Hobister Grimiths and Town Clerk Garrett sparked discussion of a potential sanitary depot at Pirie West near the racetrack area. The council weighed land options and road construction needs, but funds and jurisdiction remain unresolved.
A Trades Hall Council deputation urged the Chief Secretary to liberalise the Australian Workers' Compensation Act. They urged raising total compensation from £600 to £751 and weekly payments from £2 to £3, extending benefits to the dependents of injured workers, and including lower earners. The vice minister signalled government plans for amendments soon, and to consider tailors' requests.
Melbourne reports the All Australian Council of Trades Unions continuing 18 sittings at Trades Hall. Delegates discussed the arbitration court and the relation between the Commonwealth and Australian Councils. Resolutions urged centralised, non overlapping control and support for the Australian Council while noting the AWU may not affiliate. A decision on attitude to arbitrations delayed to tomorrow.
Western Australia defeated South Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in a carnival football match. WA showed solid defense and effective teamwork to win by six goals to three with a strong finish. South Australia struggled to match the visitors’ pace and accuracy.
The Glenelg side travels to Pirie on Saturday to face a combined eleven. the visiting squad plans to stay at Clare before arriving midday Friday. Between 20 and 25 players will be selected from the Pirie Soccer Association, with admission 3 shillings and any deficit shared by four local clubs.
Innisfail on a Wednesday report says the cane fields strike may end soon as dissent grows among workers at other mills who aid South Johnstone strikers. The arrival today of A W U executives from Brisbane is anticipated to speed resolution.
John Kilonis the Greek wrestler has issued a writ claiming £2000 damages from The Morning Post over published statements alleged to have indicated he was a wrestler of inferior class.
The Wandearah East 16 day stake began with ideal conditions and a large crowd of enthusiasts from surrounding districts. Officials include patron Mrs Anne Luvintsnts and president Mr G Boades, with a long list of stewards and controllers. Yesterday featured lively sport and several successful runs. six of the fifteen courses remain to be completed today. Injuries occurred as Lady Morna withdrew after a fall, leaving Sir Lingala with a bye.
An official report on the Betullah riots states casualties came from firing and spears used by both sides, not police. Order was restored after two hours, with Moslems suffering the most casualties.
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