12 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1935
Page
1
Henri council discussed three clerks seeking higher pay and referred the request to the finance committee. A town hall staff report promised 15 months ago was also on the agenda as the council planned a meeting tonight to address ratepayers and possible salary reforms.
A young cyclist Howard Jones of Plympton died after colliding with a car driven by a woman near Willunga, about four miles from Victor Harbor. The cyclist was taken to the hospital but died shortly after. The car remained on scene and the driver assisted, with authorities beginning an investigation into the incident.
The damaged report describes a wagon accident near a rural area with a man injured in the rear seat and hospitalized. It notes witnesses and a sealed landscape of 25 males involved, mentioning Eyellaw Union officials including Rawickglown and Mr Bert Womb as secretary, expressing regret at the accident.
A man swallowed a half penny and required extraction from the larynx. A photographer captured the moment as doctors at Mishowe hospital prepared for the operation. The procedure reportedly removed the coin after tense efforts, leaving the patient in serious but improving condition.
Record describes the steamer City of Manchester sailing from Cape Town to Pirie after bunkering. It notes 16 days 22 hours steaming from Bir to Capetown with four of six boilers used and the captain guarding the vessel speed. The ship, first Ember food carrier, will join the Wool Derby race against top cargo carriers of several nations.
Fragmentary meteorological note reports Saturday masiqgum reading at 38 with minimum around 2 percent hours ending 8 0 am, and yesterday masimi 603 with a 24 hour period ending 0 am. Data appears inconsistent and garbled.
Miss Beuiy Brady of Mederavon Road Pirie West is a patient at Pirie Hospital admitted yesterday. Miss May Gealee of Brederick left Bute Hospital yesterday. Mrs Yeupsey discharged from Virie Hospital yesterday. Mr fesehank of Hierirmde street admitted to Durie Hospital. Mrs. Wood of Seventltreet Nine Westy is an inmate at Pirie Hospital. Al Merdinu discharged from Fire Hospital on Saturday. Mir KO Warhlel of Slash street Pine West left Vite Hospital on Saturday. He is not clear. Heng of Jamestown in Pirie guest of Mra. M4 Zanker of York road Virie West. Senior Firemen J. Kelly of Pirie Wire Station received notice of his in Team Recomad-elass. He is not Aeria s. Senior Fireman Kelly and Mrs Religare on annual holiday at North Adelaide. Today, Messrs. R. heck CM. Gilbert, HS. Mouart, Mr. and Mrs FH. Wack, and Miss P Bagley present. Kort Woolavington (aged 86) tied in London. formerly Sir James Buchanan distiller. Metas widower, no heir. Mr. Batter Pithales Pre fer) given a dinner by local business men before departure from London. Jeanes president of Any Scouts Association and Mr. H. Badge district commissioner attended Boy Scout conference at Mount Lofty. retorted to Din yesterday.
In Sydney on Sunday rumors swirl about a miners’ union drive as meetings are planned for Monday or later in the week. Names tied to the effort include Zealalandia, Tolan, and Mikdura as organizers with others expected to join. Details remain unclear as workers seek full information on the action and the potential for a general hold-up of unrest.
In a gloomy Sunday report the central figures warn that current ship delays will interrupt interstate services. The Melbourne and Sydney coastwise lines face disruption as ships from Newcastle and Fremantle return, with talks under way at the Australian Shipping Owners Federation. Federal Attorney General may support measures to curb the collapse.
Sunday report notes rainbow trout entered gutters near Wir tilet, reaching Lake after 4 miles. Witnesses describe heavy rain, gutters filled with water, and speculation about reasons for the fish’s unusual journey. Residents recall past sightings and discuss ecological concerns raised by the event.
Amid turbulent political discourse, the Premier urged restraint as Southeastern residents debate potential secession. Local leaders criticized independence claims, stating no Viatarian compacts existed and warned such moves threaten regional stability and governance. Residents in Millicent and Adelaide voiced mixed views on the proposal and its implications.
Fragmented OCR text describes a federal debate ahead of the new session. It mentions the Income and Sales Tax Acts, extensive fiscal reform, and potential changes affecting municipal tramways and electric supply. The piece also references a conference, arbitration, and political maneuvering impacting legislation. The scattered report notes provincial concerns and international context, with calls for timely action and policy clarity.
The council reports annual income of £56600K, surpassing the combined expenditures of counties such as Norway, Vemmmari, and Switzerland. A workforce of 0 7200 and teachers, plus transport and welfare services, are noted as part of the pressing budget picture affecting land, parks, and ambulance terminals.
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