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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1938

Page

1

Richards calls for economic reform amid Australian export ban

Mr Richards leader of the Opposition urges broad reform of wealth government policy as Western Australia protests the export ban. The Commonwealth grants licence to Whyalla for export and BHP continues meat exports under approval while iron ore output is debated amid opposition to embargo.

Adelaide Australia Wees. Richards Interticien of The Commonwealth Whyalla BHP Richards Willrok Butles

Frenchmen May Not Visit Italy Due to Italy France Travel Ban

Paris reports the Italian government refused tourist facilities for Italians in France. France suspended collective tourist passports to Italy. From noon yesterday French passports are valid for Italian travel only with proof of important business. Earlier, 8000 Italians were denied permission to leave Italy under the system.

Paris France Italy Rome

Death of renowned Australian cricketer Hugh Trumble

The death is announced of Hugh Trumble of Melbourne who served as secretary of the Melbourne Cricket Club since 1912. In Test cricket he was famed as one of the greatest bowlers in the history of the game.

Melbourne Hugh Trumble Melbourne Cricket Club

J. J. Kelly Dead Former Australian Test Player

The death of Mr J. J. Kelly occurred in Sydney after a prolonged illness. The former international wicketkeeper, aged 33, had been unconscious for six days. Kelly toured England four times and played 33 Test matches for Australia.

Sydney J. Kelly Kelly England Australia F. Jervis

Attacks Fail on Yangtze Front Near Hankow

Shanghai reports Japanese assaults repulsed at Kuling and west of Kiukiang on the Yangtze Front. Chiang Kai-shek reorganizes defense around Hankow with 1,000,000 troops. Shanghai endures tense precautionary measures as two weeks of lull ends.

Shanghai Yangtze Kuling Kiukiang Manchukuan China Hankow Chiang Kin-shek

Land Selects 14 For Fifth Test In Australia Tour

London report notes Land has chosen 14 players from which an eleven for the fifth Test next Friday will be picked. Kent vs Australia match reported from Canterbury describes Bradman winning the toss and batting with scores led by Brown and Fingleton, Watt taking four for 99 as the visitors total 450.

London LAND Fimae Farnes Page Leviend Gampten Verty Teen Berag Eed Hellen Hardt Canterbury Australia Kent Bradman

Seventeen Die As Airliner Crashes Near Ousenburg

Seventeen aboard a Czecho-Slovak airliner were killed when the Prague to Paris flight crashed into a hillside near Ousenburg Germany. The crew of thirteen and four passengers died. only one stewardess survived after being thrown clear into a tree as flames engulfed the wreck. Thick weather and possible misjudgment of position blamed for the crash. rescuers faced extreme heat and scorched clothing.

Strassbourg Prague Paria Ousenburg Germany

What Can He Say What Can He Say

Sydney report on Mr W M Hughes cabinet opposition to remarks about the Dominions Office. Hughes said he finds life in politics as a work of art and sought topics he could speak on at the Commercial Sellers Association event.

Sydney Commercial Sellers’ Association W. M. Hughes Hughes Mr. Makin

Temperature Readings For Yesterday And Saturday

Weather data records show yesterday’s high of 65.7 and low of 41 for a 24 hour period ending at 12 am. Saturday posted a high of 68.1 with a low near 40.

16 IN. GUNS FOR BATTLESHIPS

Redistribution of the British and dominion navies is fore shadowed by vast new warship orders. The Daily Telegraph cites 114 ships entering service by 194 including seven battleships and 24 cruisers. New fleet allocations may place home and Mediterranean fleets on stronger, faster capital ships with 16 inch guns and a Far Eastern battle fleet under consideration.

London Daily Telegraph United States Pacific Far East Singapore

Australia wins Davis Cup doubles in Montreal match

In Montreal on Sunday Australia defeated Japan in doubles at the Davis Cup. Jim Quist and Bromwich beat paleo and Yamagishi 6-2 6-4 securing the victory for Australia.

Czech Officers Defy Enemies In Defender Of Masaryk Inheritance

Czech Officers League issues a manifesto declaring readiness to fight to preserve Masaryk’s Republic and Czecho Slovakia authority. Government bans publication in Czech papers as tensions grow over German maneuvers and Sudeten leadership defiance. Sudeten dissent linked to a mourning dinner absence. German autumn maneuvers and frontier pressure prompt international concern in London Paris and Prague. Labor brief notes severe worker shortages pushing for married women to serve as typists and domestics despite Nazi gender norms.

London Paris Prague Masaryk Republic Europe Werr Urnlein Krofta Lorg Rupelman Sudeten Party Oval Lord Runciman Daily Telegraph Germany Labor Bureau

Bus Proprietor Collapses on Roof in Adelaide

William James Winders of South Road Keswick collapsed and died on the roof of his bus near Adelaide Railway Station last night. He had returned with a picnic party and was unloading luggage when he fell. He died en route to Adelaide Hospital. body taken to City Morgue.

Adelaide William James Winders South Road Keswick Adelaide Rilway Station Winders Stoon Adelaide Hospital City

Waiting For Union's Order Voting in the Ballot After Meeting

A three hour union meeting concluded with voting on an application measure. The union stated it obtained its land at Fishermen's Bend and awaited the order.

E Union Fishermen's Bend

Australia and Japan Split Singles in Davis Cup Final

In the American zone final Quist defeats Nakano 6 3 4 4 7 G1 and Yamagishi bests Bromwich 6 0 6 7 5 6 4. The Australian manager says doubles will decide the tie as Bromwich was expected to beat Nakano in the next singles.

Australia Japan Quist Nakano Yamagishi Bromwich

Sheriff Seeks Life Term for Doctor’s Murder

Francis Carroll a former deputy sheriff and scoutmaster was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Dr. Ivan Littlefield in November. Paul Dwyer aged 15 pleaded guilty to the killing and the strangling of Mrs. Littlefield after luring her into a car with a promise to take her to her husband. Carroll’s counsel countered with a defense.

New York Francis Carroll Ivan Littlefield Paul Dwyer Dr. Littlefield Littlefield Carroll

Blossom Fair at Solomontown Opens with Almond Theme

Salvation Army Hall on Prince Street Solomontown hosted the Blossom Fair, the corps annual self-denial drive. Lieut. M. E. Woods welcomed Mrs. KR. L. Forgan who opened the event. The hall buzzed with stalls, a junior songsters' program from Pirie corps, and an evening program by Pirie Salvation Army, followed by supper.

Salvation Army Hall Prince Street Solomontown Solomontown Corps M. E. Woods KR. L. Forgan Thomson Pirie Corps

Residents Leave Pirie Hospital After Week End

Personal notices report Mr L Gerard of Sixth Street Pirie West left Pirie Hospital on Saturday. Mr W J Gummow after a brief setback left Pirie Hospital medical ward for a while at week end. Mr BR Jasper of Seventh Street Pirie West who was injured at work on August 3 left Pirie Hospital at week end.

Mr. L. Gerard Sixth Street Pirie West Pirie Hospital W. J. Gummow BR. Jasper Seventh Street

Russians and Japanese Withdraw From Chang-Tien Front

Russians and Japanese pull back from Chang- in line with Friday’s accord. Troops retreat to positions agreed earlier, reducing tensions on the front as双方 adhere to terms.

Public meeting attacks National Health and Pensions Act

Pirie Electorate Committee speakers denounce the act as unjust in its terms and administration. They challenge the formula for youth contributions, hospital sick benefits, and the overall cost to industry, warning many workers may gain little or lose benefits.

Pirie National Health and Pensions Insurance Act

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. Richards Broken Hill Proprietary Company Pimlott Eth W. J. Pimlott Ltd the House OF Good Furniture Phone Pirie Mary-Elie Street J. J. Kelly Fingleton B.w B. Watt Brown C. Todd Radcock C. Davies B. Todd Barnes B. Woolley Waite C. Chalk Todd Barnett C. Chalek Todd Walker C. Fage Watt Se Ward Watt Davies Wright Woolley Britain Australian Associated Press Montreal Bromwich d. Paleo Londin the Times Union Salvation Army W. Gee Austral Cyce Las Eas Ratan Oe Anaesses,cal Werd Saterday Serrie Messrs. N. J. O. Makin Le.e A. V. Thompson Mlp A. W. Lacey A. E. M. Sly Pirie Seone Tae Ee Ee C. L. Davis MRE Panenens Et Centear Brigdon Mays BR. G. Casey Mr. Thompson
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