14 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1934
Page
1
In Sydney Town Hall the Prime Minister R J A Lyons received an enthusiastic ovation after a policy speech to a packed audience. The crowd heard promises of national progress, unemployment focus, and restored public finances, with a note on aborigines and a confidence resolution supporting Lyons and his Government.
Mr. Latham, supporting a confidence motion, received a telegram from a South Australian station on the transcontinental railway. The message read that rain was falling at Port Augusta and in the dry regions, a remark he noted as the elements aiding his cause.
Fragments describe long service and government work. a note hints at continued duties amid unemployment concerns. The text mentions travel, distant origins, and ongoing efforts as the page continues, but details remain unclear.
Adelaide plebiscite ends with RB Dawes and Senators Hoare and O'Halloran chosen as A L P representatives. Sen J J Daly placed fourth and failing to regain his prior Senate team spot. His scrutineer protests to the Disputes Committee against certain votes in the ballot.
In Port Adelaide a man allegedly assaulted Dr. John Porter at the Casualty Hospital while he attended a patient. Sister Smith and others intervened. Porter suffered blows and a leg injury. Police arrested the suspect, aged around 30, who claimed personal losses. He will face Port Adelaide Police Court tomorrow.
In Pirie Local Court Margaret Olive Saler aged 14 of Port Pirie won an appeal allowed by Mr Justice Piper. He found the initial privilege defense by Rudolph Wehrmann not proven and set aside the local judgment. Saler was awarded 5 pounds damages plus costs with Wehrmann ordered to pay appeal costs.
Notts and Australia endured a rain curtailed morning with no play for an hour and twenty minutes as cool gloomy weather slowed the pitch. Wall bowled quickly but Keeton was caught by Barnett in the second over, and rain halted play at 118. Walker and Hardstaff steadied after lunch with scores around 81 in 23 overs.
A collision at Malle station in Berlin today killed two passengers and left 17 seriously injured along with 14 slightly hurt. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene as investigators began work on the crash cause.
An exchange of preferences between the Federal and State Labor Parties followed negotiations in Sydney yesterday. Lang Labor candidates will contest the election in Queensland or Victoria.
At Nottingham Monday rain halted play at 3 58 pm. Notts first innings Keeton c Bromley b Wall Harris bwb Fleetwood Smith ad Hardstaff Staples Lbw b Grimmett Gunn run out Taylor b McCabe Lilley b Grimmett Woodhead b McCabe Voce c Bromley b McCabe Butler not out Sundries Total Wall 1 31 McCabe 2 42 Grimmett 4 70 Fleetwood Smith 1 34 Australia first Woodfull not out Brown not out Sundry No wickets 237 a4
The Master Bakers' Association plans a one farthing per loaf price increase, drawing Premier attention. He referred the issue to Crown Law for a report on the government's constitutional authority to fix prices, delaying immediate action.
Capt Hamm lists crew aboard the Stass iurt with Bus sert Crull Kes sel Stewart Vanselow Singelmann Strecker Utesch Wieke Herrmann Wolkenhauer Budis Patz and Schultz. Bishop R Thomas travels from Port Adelaide to Port Lincoln aboard Moonta. Hamburg Amerika Flags on Stassfurt at Pirie flown at half mast for President von Hindenburg. Mourning period to end 14 days after interment. Pirie Post Office staff S C Combe resumes duty. A G Bain visits Pirie on annual leave. South Australian ey of Mines and Tadustiith Laughton to Pirie from Moonta this evening, staying at Royal Exchange Hotel. Mrs M M Middleton resigns from Mothers and Babies Health Association committee. H R Hocking of Pirie Railway Station staff leaves for two weeks holiday. Mr and Mrs LJP Roper and Miss Nellie Roper in city. W E N Laver accompanies them. golf contests in Adelaide. M S Mould leaves for Port Augusta, stays at Royal Exchange Hotel. Pirie Municipal Council met with W H Threadgold mayor and aldermen. apologies from Coffey Lacey Cockburn. Mrs W P Coffey dangerously ill. mayor extends council sympathy. F F Garrett unable to attend. A H L Athe annual is of British and Foreign Bible Society held at Salvation Army Hall. Mournful notes on passing of M McCauley and D A Wheeler. sympathy letters sent.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Mrs Thread ob uuigaress appealing for money to provide clothing for men in Pirie. Mentions of yesterday and standings, with stray names and numbers interwoven in unclear text. The readable portions indicate a charitable appeal related to clothing distribution and public fundraising.
Mr Murphy is praised as a lifelong worker for feabote causes and as an industry adviser. G J Davis Ladier campaign director in Pirin yesterday cited Murphy as a wise candidate. Travis notes Murphy would represent South Australia well and leverage his deep Shire knowledge from the Victorian border to Eyre Peninsula.
Adelaide reports nearly 200,004 tons of wheat stacked at stations and ports, far above last year’s figures. The season aims for better prices as collectors note increased volumes and widespread stacking across lines.
Yesterday's maximum reached 67.6 degrees with a 24 hour minimum of 54 degrees ending at 8 30 am. The figures reflect a mild day with gradual cooling into the evening.
A coroner will hold an inquest at Yatala Labor Prison at 2 30 pm Friday into the death of Ronald Reynolds alias Thomas Gladstone Ross aged 48 found in a cell yesterday Seven witnesses including prisoners from both sides of Reynolds cell and Dr Mugford will be called The inquiry follows questions raised in Parliament about Reynolds treatment and a prior suicide attempt Reynolds breakfasted yesterday and tea was served The suspended ventilator was eight feet from the floor A hammock stool has been placed
The Pirie wheat market fell 2d a bushel yesterday with Saturday steady at 2s 4d. A local merchant said despite the drop farmers were not unduly concerned and selling was light. Other merchants noted only small quantities changed hands and there was more enquiry than sales.
A report says most American entrants may withdraw from the Centenary Air Race in Melbourne. Wing Commander Vole, deputy chair of the Air Race Committee, believes American pilots will compete to prove their commercial aircraft are the speediest and best. Captain PW Maig notes Americans face internal conflicts over certification and international codes, diminishing urgency to participate.
Dr Mwell urged Pirie Council to add Solomon town drainage to proposals for a Government grant. The surveyor noted a natural fall letting water flow along gutters. The mayor said the works committee would examine it and also look into the road between the railway and Balmoral road, though funding would be full labor cost.
A Victorian horse closely resembling Redlock in Adelaide reports identical brands and markings. Redlock won at Murray Bridge and Kadina, while the twin remains in a Malmesbury paddock. The tale includes a farm slip showing marking details and a pending inquiry by the Vite committee.
About 34 ironworkers at Dunlop Perdrian Works were called out on strike today by the Trades Hall Disputes Committee after being asked to perform work normally done by engineers. Some 220 engineers struck on Saturday.
International athletics at Amsterdam yielded odd entries with various nations listed. Bavetoek of New Zealand won the fifteen amipedantes, while Mighe Impdonisin of America took first place and Millwaffe of Australia finished second. Metealte Pole wilt from Wondhrousy Austrasia led the hop, step, and jump event with a seventh place.
Officials under Rule 7 of the Racing Rules took possession of a gelding with Redlock S.AJ.C. brands after consent of Prince owner-trainer. The horse was guarded at Shaddrick's stables Morphettville while police questioned Prince. An enquiry will be held with Mr Ferry and Mr Morgan assisting. the Kadint Kadint prize of £23 may be withheld.
Avignon report says the Geneva Ventimiglia night express derailed near Avignon station after crossing points at excessive speed. Ten carriages left the tracks. a postal van wrecked, several holiday travelers killed or injured amid wreckage on goods lines.
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