14 Aug 1936
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1936
Page
1
Paris dispatches note that General Franco’s insurgents may have received additional aircraft from Germany and France. The cables describe foreign machines contributing to reported successes by the rebel forces, signaling international involvement in the Spanish conflict.
A chaotic report from Spain describes rebel advances near Badajoz and a clash with Government troops as loyalist forces retreat. Madrid faces threats of executing defendants Goded and Burriet if sentences are not commuted, with rebel authorities vowing harsh measures to deter government resistance.
Foundation stone laid for nurses quarters at Boolerse Centre District Hospital after eight years of hardship. speakers praised nursing staff and community support, while opposition reports described wartime conditions and political tensions surrounding the event and local unrest.
The New South Wales government approved erecting a memorial building and statue in Sydney at Mascot Aerodrome area to honor Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. The plan includes an administration hall and aviation history centers, with a budget around CiW600 and a timetable to complete the project.
A funeral service for Con Scheffers drew about 100 mourners at the burial ground. The cortege included a hearse and a long list of attendees, with family members and local colleagues among the mourners. The service was led by Fr. Gulley.
A damaged section of cemetery fencing along Western station road shows many posts down and missing. Posts rot by white ants and wires are weak. The fence has collapsed at several spots, with rusted wires and broken supports threatening plots and access.
Ambitious Australian sprinters Tolan and Metcalfe chase national titles amid intense training. The field features rivalries, regional meets, and hopes for Olympic consideration as coaches push for peak form ahead of major events.
A fragmented report notes government plans under the Budget Service to reduce petrol tax and boost baby allowances. It cites about £4,008,000 and outlines aims to cut costs with major relief, while hinting at broader maternity and dependent support measures.
Melbourne authorities warned that boom conditions were reappearing across certain secondary industries. Mr H W E Thorne man spoke for the Australian Wheatgrowers Council and the Grantee Council, urging banks to exert pressure on the market to restore confidence and restore more stable profit prospects.
A mass gathering recounts a fundraising effort in London for a new hospital wing linked to Australia. Attendees include officials, donors, and leaders from the Australian community and local government praising contributions and envisioning improved medical care with a modern facility. The report notes costs, pledges, and the quiet work of hospital boards and volunteers supporting the project.
Fragmentary report notes at the Olympic Games where New South Wales finished fourth in the second eight and Pearce suffered a defeat in a re run. Evelyn de Laver is mentioned with a chance while White is eliminated. A police unit will implement a policy change.
Melbourne authorities battled dense smoke when a blaze broke out in the Creelman Bros feather goods factory at Abbott for. Three men were rescued by firemen and four workers were treated at the hospital for injuries or smoke exposure. The fire was brought under control as crews evacuated the building and prevented further casualties.
Government intervenes in a compulsory conference on Tuesday as New South Wales workers and master butchers clash over meat refrigeration and power supplies. Conciliation efforts seek to resolve the dispute, with talk of ministers, deputations, and potential impacts on essential services.
In Sydney the government faces protests as 16 000 single men risk losing their jobs amid a shift to recertified work. Acting Prime Minister Beasney insists a relief program will cover current needs until the Marks year plan is fully implemented, with calls for ensuring full-time employment for thousands more.
A Melbourne report notes Britain preparing 200 planes and 2,000 officers for the Royal Air Force as part of expanded defense. The piece lists arrivals, appointments, and various local movements, with mentions of Adelaide, Port Adelaide, and several names tied to military and civic duties.
Melbourne speech at the Victorian Chamber of Manufactures dinner features Federal Attorney-General Mistitlon condemning sabre-rattling talk. He asserts the world and not Britain should bear burdens, noting 50,000,000 units of capital could be mobilized while focusing on expanding secondary industries and burying factory wheels.
Interview at Booleroo Centre reveals state officials plan a maternity ward at Pirie Hospital. Sir George Ritchie says the project is on the Estimates, with no firm timeline. Local details show six beds in a planned wing and ongoing nursing quarters at Booleroo Centre.
A confused report notes a labor conference dispute. Whurishay Laon Farkas Slur and other figures from Le Hive Incus are mentioned alongside state lists and international arrivals from Australia. The executive body questions the actions of those who took part and calls for restraint.
Mr.J A Lyons denies disclosures about cabinet secrets in Melbourne. He insists the prime minister status remains unchanged. The Australian Woolgrowers' Council sought comment on the Japanese trade negotiations and a sub-session by Mr J S Trustedale at the Western Australian Primary Producers Association.
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