12 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1930
Page
1
The Minister of Mines Mr B S Richards told the Federal Government that active work will resume at several Moonta mines. He stated that a substantial amount of work has been mapped out and will be carried out upon federal approval.
A royal commission appointee has been named to inquire into the sugar industry. The move aims to examine the entire sector, with authority to report on structure, practices, and potential reforms affecting producers and workers.
In a rain disrupted day twelve of the Australia batting, Jackson is out for nine as sticky wicket complicates play. Bradman and Thomas challenge the bowlers with brisk runs, while fielding strains and injuries test Australian resilience amid fluctuating conditions and persistent rain delays.
London reports an expected final Test struggle as the English side for the Malet fest is to be announced Tuesday evening. W M Woodtull says Australia aims to win the Test and retain cricket supremacy. Australian players plan postwar tours to Holland Germany France Italy Austria, then join the Oransay at Toulon before holidays in Scotland and England.
Port Pole farmers hear forecast on harvest prospects depending on this month's rainfall. Dalgety branch manager Mr. D Fairy says conditions so far point to a full harvest, with late September rains crucial for a fairly good yield. District optimism runs higher than last season as farmers express satisfaction with current conditions.
The program details multiple races including Grand National steps and four furlong plates for young horses, then the Grand National Hurdle over two miles four furlongs with listed contenders such as Gurnaides Insult and Rab nel, plus ETHE Guineas entries, and lengthy lists of participants in the Tennyson Handicap Lightning Handicap and related events with numerous horse names and odds.
Terrific heat reaches 130 degrees in Basra with deaths reported among European workers and locals. Basra records daily shade temps while Baghdad sees Arab coolies and Bedouins collapsing. The disaster highlights extreme heat across Mesopotamia during a severe spell.
About 3,000 workers were idle as most large collieries in the Hin Cessnock district halted operations today due to slackhead trade. Abieriare Extended remained active, but the idle list spans Hin Cessnock collieries with 3,000 men affected.
In Melbourne on Monday a government inquiry by 17 Deputies sought Crown land for planting operations. Minister for Forests Beaket ridiculed the shares claim of £1000 per acre from matured pinus insignis trees and noted five market areas for pinus insignis timber. The Victorian Government said it would consider the deputation’s request.
It is reported that the Railway Commissioners of Victoria New South Wales Tasmania and South Australia will apply to the Arbitration Court for a reduction in wages of railway employees. The step follows heavy losses by the States in operating their railways.
Norman MeIver of Port Street Port Melbourne was found guilty of perjury in the General Sessions Court. The Crown alleged he swore he had no prior charges before his arrest for the Greek Club offence. A constable testified he was arrested in September 1919 for unlawful possession and was fined £3 at Port Melbourne Court. He was remanded for sentence.
Adelaide reports that the final decision on a £4,300,000 loan to the state and other key matters has been postponed until next Monday's Premiers and Treasurers meeting. The Premier cannot present Ananpig Bills or indicate Budget timing until Parliament reassembles tomorrow. Parliament will proceed with other business as listed on the notice paper.
Ladies of the Y.M.C.A. in Pirie organize a Paddy's Market in the main street on Friday afternoon and evening. Proceeds go to strengthen the cash-strapped YMCA funds for the September Fair. Prizes include a turkey and a large cake. Produce, vegetables, clothing, drapery and other saleable goods welcome via Mrs Middleton or Mr Had.
Adelaide reports railway economies reduce staff by 4145 to a record low since 1912. Savings come from trimmed train services and service changes, with a projected annual saving of 45000 pounds after staff retirements and Commission adjustments.
In Sydney a conference of shipping, producing and distributing bodies from all states met under the Minister of Market to discuss expanding trade with the East. Mr Moloney reported Australia’s trade with the East exceeded 190 million pounds over the past three years with a favorable balance for Australia. The meetings aim to arrange extended trade relations with the East.
Melbourne hearing into the death of Eva May Drury aged 19 of Bacchus Marsh after she told an abuser she ate chocolate given by an unknown man. Evidence showed the chocolate contained poison. a bottle with similar poison was found in the house. The inquest heard the proceedings and adjourned.
Notes describe Exbourny arriving at Glenelg. RR Puller engaged to ride Acceleration and Hungariann the two Nationals. K McMahon on Magne in hurdles, W Howson to ride Good Whisky in steeplechase. Annihilate Tor in hurdles noted. Buller reports Tasmanian hints to start horses. Scoble not returning to National meeting. Good Whisky, Little Gun, Hungariann to return home from Melbourne tomorrow.
Norwood and Pirie High students played tennis in the opening round. Norwood won 3 sets 42 games to Pirie 3 sets 23. In doubles Leaker and M Joves for Pirie beat Hempel and Catt 54. Milne and Got tell for Pirie lost to Searcy and Nilal 1-5. Singles saw Leaker, Groves, Milne, Gottell win or lose by narrow margins. This afternoon Norwood B beat a basketball team by 1 1/2 goals 010.
The YMCA board in Port Pirie bids farewell to E. J. Foord as he leaves for Gawler. President J. Retchford and Director J. Richards praise his four years as president and six on the board, noting untiring devotion to religious life and best wishes for Foord and his family in their new sphere.
A young man entered a Caulfield garage today and robbed the till. The intruder fled on a bike pursued by a resident and police. He fought officers with coins, jumped a fence, and was captured by civilians. Raymond Brewster, 49, was later charged with theft of seven pounds.
A South Australian union plans vigorous action against wage cuts for railway workers as premiers consider applying to the Arbitration Court. The Victorian branch of the Australian Railways Union has already resolved to oppose the South Australian move and block any potential rollbacks.
Police uncovered a skeleton fragment near Newcastle last Monday, with several articles found at the scene. Earth samples have been sent to the Government Analyst for testing, and detectives hope the mystery will be solved in a few days.
Melbourne reports mass meeting of unemployed building trades workers where W J Duggan, president of the Australian Council of Trades Unions, condemned both federal and state Labor Governments. He urged industrial influence within the Labor Party and pre selection reform, criticizing ministers abroad and calling the Arbitration Bill insufficient to aid workers.
Detectives arrested a crew member aboard the steamer Katoomba during its Melbourne arrival period. The man allegedly attended a party in Albion Street Surry Hills Sydney on Friday night where a brawl led to a shooting at Lilian Douglas. Charles Donovan, 49, a seaman, was charged with shooting with intent to murder at the City Waterside.
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