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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1933

Page

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Gen O Duffy Blue Shirts in Dublin Crisis

In Dublin on Sunday controversy grows over allowing Gen O Duffy s Blue Shirts to demonstrate amid rumors of planned attacks by Communists and IRA members Government may invoke Public Safety Act martial law courts martial and executions without enquiry Gen O Duffy warns civil war would be a massacre if Blue Shirts faced combat unarmed in a crisis

Dublin O'Duffy Irish Republican Army Blue Shirts

Public meeting on extending Parliament term in Adelaide

Ald. Cain presides at Adelaide Town Hall for a Wednesday night meeting protesting a proposed three to five year extension of Parliament's life. The event urges public opinion against the change.

Cain Aeling Adelaide Tve

Rural Rehabilitation Plan Proposed by United Country Yudy

Melbourne Friday report outlines United Country Yudy rural rehabilitation scheme. A 70 member United Australia Party committee will discuss a bill creating a board to administer the act. Proposals include five year tenure security, a two year moratorium for farmhouse buyers and guarantors, and interest rates capped at four percent for stay-order holders.

Melbourne United Country Yudy United Australia Party Pnvision

New Aerial Service Between Pirie and Adelaide Opens Today

A new tri weekly aeroplane service begins today linking Pirie and Adelaide. The six seater Fokke plane departs Adelaide at 7.45 am, reaches Pirie about 10 am, departs again around 11.45 am and arrives in the city at 12.30 pm. Return to Pirie is set for Monday morning. Local agent Mr Middleton said cockings were made for weights ahead. Seals were set for today’s down trip.

Pirie Adelaide Gain Arrivine Pitie Monay Middleton Cockings Wiehts

Trial football game in Sydney tests mixed code

A small group of officials watched a trial football game at the Sydney Showgrounds. The contest blended Rugby League and Australian rules to assess a proposed universal code, played with 12 men per side and featuring unorthodox play. The conference discussed amalgamating the codes and aims to score via tries or goals from any field location.

Sydney Showgrounds Universal Football League Whiellirt Rover Sporting Cirecles Ross Miteraty Fern Scumis Secaring Aipabelit H. A. Miller New South Wales League Miller Eugie South AL Tossle Ehiirman Australian Football Council

Lindberghs Report Of Crash Denied In Greenland

A night message said Col and Mrs Lindbergh had crashed fatally. Later reports from Ilulminnehaab Greenland stated they were safe and awaiting better weather for departure to Angmagssalik.

London Denmark Col. Lindbergh England Jnlinnehaab Greenland Ty. Linberghs Angmagsalik

Revenue combat for long t district council balance shown

Pirie District Council chairman EB Welsh said revenue is lower than in many years as the annual receipts and expenditure statement was presented. Bank balance at June 30 stood at £318 2s, down from £1308 7s 4d last year. Revenue total was £1950 11s 11d, vs £2245 8s 9d previously, while expenditure reached £2616 0s 3d, up from £1871 14s 10d. Road and bridge work cost £697 17s 5d, maintenance £1136 17s 9d, with assessments at £3017, down from £36779 last year.

EB. Welsh Pirie District

Nugget Found on Daylesford Farm Worth About 150 Pounds

William and Gordon Henderson, farmers near Daylesford, were prospecting in spare time when William uncovered a nugget weighing 824 ounces with an approximate value of 150 pounds.

Melbourne William Gordon Henderson Daylesford

Antarctic Flight Plan Outlined by Lincoln Ellsworth

In Auckland American explorer Lincoln Ellsworth unveiled a planned flight across Antarctica from the Bay of Whales to the Weddell Sea. The voyage would cover about 3,000 miles, with Ellsworth detailing the ambitious route on arrival.

Auckland Antarctic Bay of Whales Weddell Sea Lincoln Csworth

Port Pirie Visitors Arrive for Short Stay at Local Hotels

A stream of visitors arrived in Port Pirie yesterday including Mr N Rimmer of Corneil Limited staying at Barrier Hotel and 7 Sister Gravestocks of the Children's Webfare Department also lodging at Royal Exchange Hotel. P Fraser F J Foster and W Murray Limited guests checked into Royal Exchange Hotel with plans to depart Wednesday. W T Gee SA representative of Young Australia also at Royal Exchange with departure on Monday. Mr and Mrs H M Rees arrived from Port Augusta and will depart today for Adelaide staying at Royal Exchange. McPhee and Armstrong of Commonwealth Bank left Pirie after staying at Royal Exchange. South Adelaide Football Club party to arrive and stay at Royal Exchange and Central Markets. Kent Taylor to arrive from Adelaide today staying at Royal Exchange. Central Board at Health discussed wealth development and health tariff with Pirie council appointee E B Welch to attend Gladstone meeting on Friday. A stray note mentions Me and Mes M of Dumas celebrating golden wedding at Mount Barker.

N. Rimmer Corneil Limited Port Pirie Barrier Hotel Sister Gravestocks The Children's Webfare Department Royal Exchange Hotel Messrs. P. Fraser F. J. Foster W. Murray Limited Pirie Roval Exchange Hotel W. T. Gee Royal Exchange Mr. Gee H. ML. Rees Port Ausnsta Ruyal Exchange Hotel Adelaide McPhee Arm Olials Commonwealth Bank of Australia Royaly Exchange Intel

Lyons Defends Tariff Policy Under Prodding Deputation

Prime Minister Lyons stood firm on the governments tariff policy as a delegation of primary producers and business interests urged major changes. He said the policy was endorsed by the people and would not be modified or reversed, warning that opponents must replace him to alter it. During the session he angrily rejected dictation as he listened to a speaker.

Sydney Lyons

Fatal Nazi Clash Ends in Mistaken Fire

In Essen on Friday a patrol of Nazis fired on what they believed were communists. The error was discovered too late as one attacker was killed and another wounded in the gunfight.

Essen

Optimism Over Canberra Conference For Economic Relief

Federal Matters reports a hopeful outlook from Canberra after a conference among Me Lyons Me Latham Sen Sir W Massy Greene and bank representatives. A Melbourne meeting on Tuesday may yield benefits for citizens through reduced interest and taxes. The government plans to use revenue from higher film duties to support the Australian film industry, censorship board maintenance, educational work, and merit awards.

Canberra Lyons Latham Sen W. Massy Greene Melbourne Tevelledt White Eas! Nt Censorship Appeats Board

Hawthorn Outrage Sentencing Of Two Robbery Pair

Judge Joe Moule sentenced David William Woollacott and Constantine Vassett for housebreaking and robbery after they posed as State Electricity Commission workers. Vassett received 14 years in gaol, Woollacott 64 years total with additional orders. Victim Mrs Hilda May Hogg of Hawthorn was struck during the burglary.

Melbourne Joe Moule David William —Woollacott Constantine Vassett State Electricity Commission Hilda May Hogg Hawthorn

World Wheat Slumps to 35-Year Low in U S Output

U S wheat production for spring and winter crops is estimated at 499,671,000 bushels, down from 726,831,000 last year and the lowest in 35 years. France seeks to unload surplus with new export subsidies, prompting indignant reaction and concern over costs to British taxpayers under quota rules.

Recorder Washington Merica London France Ceils Daily Express

Temperature Readings From Yesterday

Yesterday's high reached 60.4 degrees. The 24 hour minimum ended at 8 30 a.m. was 40.8 degrees. The temperature rose to 53.1 degrees by 4 30 p.m.

Metal markets Adelaide report on metal prices and bids

Fragmented OCR shows metal markets report from Adelaide listing prices and movements for lead tin gold silver and zinc futures. Mentions entities and figures in terse form with inconsistent naming and units.

Y A L Official Visit to Pirie Draws South Australian Insight

An YAL official visits Pirie to learn about South Australia and education. The delegation, with 26 years of experience, aims to explore opportunities, meet local leaders, and discuss programs at the Heya Rashimee Hotel and related venues.

Tax Evasion Case Hits Police Official and Cash Laundering

An officer and several associates faced tax evasion charges with claims of false income declarations and related schemes. The case centers on illicit gains from selling goods and services, with a guilty plea reportedly tied to concealment of money. Names and precise details are obscured in the fragmentary text.

Jnlin Aherusalal Kore Wetradant

Cuban Revolt Mediation Condemned by Cuban Liberal Party

Havana Friday the executive committee of President Machado's Liberal Party carried a motion condemning mediation attempts by the American ambassador in Cuba's political difficulties. The party decried U.S. involvement as prejudicial to Cuban sovereignty.

Havana Machado Liberal Party Today

Melbourne reports death of Northern Territory Constable McColl

Advice from Melbourne confirms Constable Albert McColl of the Northern Territory Police died after being speared while attempting to arrest alleged murderers of crews from two Japanese fishing luggers in the Crocodile group of islands. McColl was formerly with the Victorian police.

Melbourne Albert McColl Northern Territory Police Victorian Crocodile Islands

Bulk Handling of Wheat On Pirie Wharfs

In Port Pirie arbitration today Judge Beeby dismissed an appeal by the Commonwealth Steamship Owners Federation and Overseas Shipowners Association against the Port Pirie Board of Reference decision granting waterside workers an extra 9d per hour for bulk loading of wheat. The case raised whether bulk handling warranted the higher rate with the matter to be finalized next season after further consideration of methods and regional practices.

GE Beeby Arbitration Court Commonwealth Steamship Owners’ Federation and Overseas Shipowners’ Association Port Pirie Board of Reference Judes Berdy Sydney Beeby H. M. Adams Riv Port Pirie Adams A. E. Turley Federation

Misdirected cheque case in Adelaide court

Mrs Elsie May Jenkins of Prospect faced theft charges over a misdirected cheque for 350 pounds drawn by Mingleby and Wallman on the Commercial Banking Company. Prosecutor Mr W G Gillespie alleged the cheque intended for another Jenkins led her to spend, leaving 75 pounds from the late Eleanor Mary Day's estate. She was committed for trial.

Adelaide Elsie May Jenkins Myrtle Street Prospect Mingleby and Wallman Commercial Banking Company Sydney W. G. Gillespie Crown Law Department

Attractive Blooms At Pirie Gardeners Show In Hall

Flowers were abundant at the Pirie Gardeners Society meeting in the Congregational Hall on Thursday night with a dozen or more bowls and vases on display. Prize winners included Mrs Middleson for a bowl of golden nasturtiums, Mrs Whittingham for colored stocks, and Mrs Fleming for red carnations and sweetpeas. The schedule was debated and amended to allow two entries per division and blooms tied for competition. Next meeting features a paper on gladioli.

Pirie Gardeners’ Society Middleson Messrs. S. Edwards G. He Isinks R. Piller Davis

Missing distance aviator headline report

An unclear clipping describes a missing distance aviator with a Swiss government involvement and investigations around an eastern route. It references a marooned figure, a name fragment, and routine search actions, but details are obscured by damaged OCR.

Playground Concert Tomorrow Evening

A community concert is planned for tomorrow evening at the playground. Renowned local performers and students will participate, with Miss Wy and Mr Tharn Ao among the featured artists and accompanists listed.

Ak A Sariess Mb Aid Phembagair Wyatt Aden Aortas Mmiss Tharn Nmin Auusin Laser Mi Men Pohark Ate TE Yeung Miss M

Drought Relief Bill Discussed by Premier at Meting

Adelaine Friday report notes government advances on drought relief and land title reforms. Butler Premier said the proposed bill will ease burdens for primary producers and gain support from ranks and business community.

Parliam Shart Butler

Work distribution in Port Pirie union appeal

His Honor said he consulted the report of the chairman of the Board of Reference and faced a clear question on whether the union's appeal was reasonable and should be adopted for even distribution of work at Port Pirie.

Port Pirie Board of Reference

Backward Down Hill Run With Loaded Wagon

In Adelaide a heavily laden wagon came off at the top of a hill and rolled backward at about 30 miles an hour. Driver A. from Magill retained control as the wagon, which did not overturn, veered toward the road center hoping to slow on the flat. Mr H Jackson was aboard and jumped off.

Adelaide East Adelaide A. Driver Magill H. Jackson

Divorce Refused in Boileau Case Before Mr Justice Wasley

Mr Justice Wasley refused the divorce petition of Gilbert George Benson Boileau against Monica Mary Patricia Edgeworth Boileau on grounds of adultery with John H Busst and another man. The case drew much interest, with suggestions the court could have ordered Busst to pay Boileau’s costs if jurisdiction allowed.

Melbourne Justice Wasley Gilbert George Benson Boileau Dapdenong Monica Mary Patricia Edgeworth Boileau John H. Busst Gusting Wasley Busst Boileau

Heavy buying in gold stocks at Adelaide exchange

Trading in gold mining shares surged with over 40000 shares changing hands at rising prices. It marked the biggest morning turnover of the year and followed a week of gains with strong bidding. The prior peak was July 14 last year during a Western Australian gold stock boom.

Adelaide Stock Exchange

Empress of Britain Sets New Record in London Markets

The Empress of Britain leads rising London quotations with heavy demand for Western Australia shares and improving gold prices. Trading features Bogger Boulder and Bubzneli, with notable price moves and turnover, while the record 47/44 for the main stock is noted amid a brisk market.

London Western Australia

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Gen. O'Duffy T. P. Wim Atlantic Australia U.cp Lindberghs South Adelaide Football Club Pine Fonny Hoyal Reehange Central Malets Kent Taylor Adela Toyal Rxehange Hotel Central Board At Healthasy Fic AE E. B. Welch Northern District Councils’ Association Gladstous South Australia Dumas Mount Barker MR. Lyons Sir Littleton Groome Liteton Groome Hawthorn Outrage Birch World Wheat Metal Markets Abstraitiva Mines and We Association Rish Dhe Tet Ltd Omne Oomarkek Prhve Mehanerd Joe Mnee Y.A.L Heya Rashimee Hotel Miankes Gee Hapral Mii Altos Jeresteala Han Constable FAR Bunny Austin Britain Watersiders Fleming Jacobs Prosser Avis Tagabs Rose Gillies Mr. Jacobs Quierson Whittingham Retchford Meg Netting Miro Yas Piri Empress OF Britain Fireat Boulder
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