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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1939

Page

1

Japanese Land at British Border in China

Hong Kong dispatch reports 1,000 Japanese troops landing overnight on Kowloon Peninsula border with Kinene territory. Four planes bombed Shum Hui railway centre as British troops rush to border fortifications. Reruter’s correspondent says defense positions could endure a nine month stand if needed.

China Avetration Associated Press Hong Kong Kowloon Peninsula Kinene Shumhui

Car Driver Killed in Melbourne Collision

A car and transport collision near Seo Hake in the early hours killed driver Jack Wie ter Hetherington 125 of Wyrhe proof. Passengers Raymond James Baker 24 of Wyehenroof and T L Crverell 20 of Wychepront were seriously injured. Baker sustained facial injuries and a cracked scalp. Crverell and another rider suffered multiple injuries. Frederick George Young of Missiura, nervous of the trick, also was injured and burns were reported as wires sparked.

Melbourne Seo Hake Jack ‘Wieter Hetherington Wyrheproof Aymonil James Baker Wyehenroof Tl Crverell Wychepront Baker Frederick George Young Missiura

Cabinet reshuffle in New South Wales announces two new ministers

Sydney Wednesday Rosmstructen of the State Cabinet was announced tonight by Mr Mair. No member dropped with two new Ministers appointed. They are Mr W H Treat who becomes Minister of Justice and Mr A Tonking Chief Secretary.

Sydney Rosmstructen Mair Pressien W. H. Treat A. ¥. Tonking

Military reshuffle to follow retirement of 12 senior officers

Melbourne reports that after 12 senior officers retire this week the armed forces will see new command arrangements. Changes will affect the supreme command in war time with permanent soldiers filling posts to allow full-time devotion. Possible senior promotions include Major General Laverick and Brigadier Durant, with Sir Carl Teh among those retiring.

Melbourne Get Laverick Uxt England Brit Miles Thewea Military College Duntroon Brig. Durant Tastianks Col Wynter Whwelor Tatty Williams Carl Tesh Military Board

Danzig Crisis Hints at Possible Settlement Plan

Polish and German leaders clash publicly over Dan zig dispute as Hitler seeks a peaceful settlement before the Nazi rally in Nuremberg. Berlin and Danzig favor a local solution, while reports in London say a Danzig peace plan has been presented to Britain.

Sioner Herr Greiser Herr Hitler Dansig Nurem Nis Danzig Berlin London Evening News

Visit by Sir Leopold Savile to aid SA dockyard plans

Ronald Oxenham of Port Lincoln, a leading all round cricketer, has died aged 48 after long illness. Sir Leopold Savile, the expert, is due in Adelaide by train from Melbourne tomorrow for a three day visit to discuss dockyard sites and potential naval base considerations with Premier Playford and Harbors Board members.

Adelaide Poday T. Playford Australia Leopold Savile Melbourn Melbourne Leopold Port Lincoln Wallaroo Sir Leopold Brisbane Ronald Oxenham Queensland Oxenham Angwin Harbors Board Meyer Comdr. Rosenthal Wallace Brnce Crawford Tad River Mains Public Works Committee South Australian Inedtt Playford Navy Board Lis Lincoln

Local Hospital Update and Passenger List

Me J R McDonald of Esmond road is making steady progress after two months in Pirie Hospital medical ward. Others mentioned include M J Sealer of Pirie West, J Collins of Port Germain hospitalized, and R Batty relieving staff. Mrs L Wade of Daleyie Solo montown admitted yesterday. MacRobertson Miller Airlines list yesterday’s passengers: Pirie to Whyalla Lyla Smith W Crear. Whyalla to Pirie D McMahon L Groome T Nelson.

Me. J. R McDonald Esmond Road Pirie Hospital M. J. Sealer Pirie West J. Collins Port Germain Pike Hopital Spencer R. Batty As. Duyues Pike West Melbourne L Wade Daleyie Solomontown Pirie Pasengeres MacRobertson Miller Airlines L. C. Moody Whyalla Lyla Smith W. Crear Messrs D. McMahon L. Groome T- Nelson

Owgling at Whyalla Hem Seers Event Recap

A garbled cross section of race results and names shows McEwen, A. Botti, and others placing in a 1.6 mile heat. The fragment references Theadiop, Wo MEWen, and officials such as A Roath and W Dugan with limited readable times.

Koolty McEwen A. Roath W. Dugan W. McEwen A. Botti Hal Tho

Betting Board Rule Dispute Moves to Legislature

In Adelaide on a Wednesday session, debate focused on whether Parliament or the Betting Board should prevail. Mr Homburg argued Parliament laid down actions, while the board claimed authority. The discussion touched on regulation of betting shop procedures, honest mistakes in horse race listings, and potential suspensions for misordered entries.

Adelaide Homburg Legislative Council avlUaravot Condon Letting Control Board Rand Que Lowkmaker Mannaford Teagunule Wintake Gonston Gudinare Sucred

Alleged confession in bank scandal linked to former director

In Sydney on Wednesday allegations surfaced that Vouglis Jowetl, secretary, admitted at the request of John Woyhult Yorkes, former managing director of Producers and General Finance Corporation Limited, to burning a scrap book from which share certificates were issued, a Central Police Court session heard.

Sydney Sednesday Vouglis Jowetl John Woyhult Yorkes Producers and General Finance Corporation Limited Polies

Decline in Pirie Infectious Disease Across Years

The Pirie health records show a long trend of falling infectious cases since the 1930s with major outbreaks in 1931 32 and 1939. Measles and diphtheria caused heavy hospital burdens previously while recent years keep case totals below the 100 mark though earlier years ran into hundreds.

Pirie Hospital Bishop

Shop Workers Wage Claim Linked to Wheat Prices

The case centers on wage claims for shop workers from £40/6 to £85 weekly for two men, with Judge Yelland urged to adjourn 12 months due to Kadina’s wheat industry slump. Counsel argued that high store credit risks and farmers’ dependence on primary producers shape the public interest, and that better prices could revive commerce. The judge noted potential coverage of unions for common issues and the need to notify employers.

D. S. Yelland Kadina T. P. Howard Shop Association Wis Yelland

Tennyson Spring Fair Notable Hat Making and Quoits

The Tennyson Spring Fair displayed attractive decorations of ferns artificial flowers and trimmed hats from newspapers. Mrs B J Nankivell helped with trimming duties and quoits champion Mr Bottrill participated in three tasks alongside Mrs Dickin, supporting the event.

Bravery Highlighted As Man Escapes Burning Mail Waggon

Joereh Ryan of Canterbury escaped a blazing mail waggon cabin after minutes of entrapment. Fire and petrol fire engulfed the wreck when it collided with a car at an intersection. Ryan, burned on head and arm, staggered into the roadway and was rushed to Ryde Hospital in critical condition. Witnesses and firemen praised his calm and tenacity.

Sydney Qgorm Joereh Ryan Canterbury Ryan Ian Ryde Samuel Paynter Homebush Gre

George Ritchie Aublaide Receives Leave of Absence

Wednesday in the Legislative Council the members voted unanimously to grant Sir George Ritchie two direct lunni lis days of leave of absence after his retirement as Chief Secretary. Sir Walter Duncan moved the motion noting his long service and congratulated Mr. McEwin on his appointment as Secretary. The debate included remarks from the Opposition and other ministers as they recognized his contributions.

Aublaide Ld Jerémbulatur Sir Waller Waller McEwin Ae Cirlet Seenotary F. J. Condon Hlesing Momburg George Alwenee

Collision in Adelaide case before Local Court

In Adelaide on Wednesday acting Judge Haslam heard a taxi versus lorry collision case from December 6 1934 in Franklin Street. James Howald Dixon taxi tail-driver alleged permanent disability from the crash against William George Saris dealer Pirie Street. Dixon claimed Saris was negligent. Saris pleaded not guilty and argued Dixon negligent. Names Davis and Abbott appeared for the plaintiff and defendant respectively.

Adelaide Haslam Maintis James Howald Dixon Pulteney Street City William George Saris Pirie Dixon Mélor Aviven Franklin Street Saris B. W. Davis L. Abbott

Weather Summary From Yesterday

The Thermometer shows yesterday's high at 70 degrees and a low near eight. The 24 hour period ended at 8 am with minimal notable changes in temperature and no significant weather events reported.

Maxieum

Perjury charge faced by Adelaide woman over bus car claim

Emily Agoes Dohet of Hutt Street Adelaide was charged with perjury in Adelaide Police Court regarding a Port Road accident. The case links to Clarence Messner and a claim that Dohet and another woman lied about being in his car to support a dangerous driving report. Messner faced a separate charge tied to keeping as near as practicable to the test.

Adelaide Emily Agoes Dohet Hutt Street Adabelde Tralic Court Clarence James Messner Ith Havi Port Road D. S. Williams Crown Law Office Emily Dohat Sammed ‘ Stein Det. Grow Mess Emily Dohnt Bernard Stein Cardwell Street Clarrie Audrey Annete Coventry

Federal Wheat Scheme Under Fire in Assembly

In the assembly Mr M R O Halloran attacked the federal wheat plan as inadequate for growers profits. He urged a Wheat Board and credit through the Commonwealth Bank while criticizing the Prime Ministers proposal and calling for a commission to adjust growers abilities. The debate touched on national solvency and the plan’s mechanics as reported by Mr Bean.

Australia O'Koran Commonwealth Bank O'Halloran Mr. Pullagar Bean Richards Fullagar High

Wheat Market Dull As Farmers Hold Grain In Adelaide

Adelaide reports show a quiet wheat market with farmers keeping back supplies. Only sale noted is 250 tons of Queensland wheat afloat to Liverpool at 17/64. Chicago remains influenced by Pratt-taking and Harvestine conditions, with expectations of increased marketings.

Adelaide Chicago

Lead Copper Prices Details From London Market Report

Fragmentary London metal market notes show copper pricing and quota references. Mentions three months and figures £15 15/74 and £45 8/44 with unclear context. Source text is incomplete and lacks full names or places.

Atest Aifelat London

Sydney Post Office Contract involves negligence charge

An official faced negligence accusations over duties at the Sydney post office. Mr Mehaffey denied the allegations, claiming misinstruction and that the collection was not aligned as alleged.

Sydney Post Office Neglgren Carelese Mehaffey

Wheat and lambs price clash stirs Bute council report

Gr E W Bettess chair of Bute District Council warns farmers face price pressures and political delay as he calls for stabilisation measures. He notes Adelaide and Melbourne prices for wheat and fat lambs and urges state and federal action with support from agricultural councils.

Gr. E.W. Bettess Bute South Australia Dell Ulus Melbourne Commonwealth Adelaide Malbourne Government Produce Department Teers Bnd A. P.clesbie

Northern Areas MPs Seek Inspection to Aid Regional Industry

Members of Parliament backed a northern area inspection urged by Premier Playford to gain first-hand local information for legislation on new industries and the Murray to Whyalle pipeline. Wohards highlighted its value for registration and transport needs.

Adelaide Playford Wohards Murray Whyalle Phoford

Wien to Wart west coast legiglato ns

The Chief Secretary promised Mir Homburg in the Lrwlange Conneci this warrows with he would const dury routes He arranged and visited members to the West Coast AF pose sible Mr Homburg said mamhery should shat Whyalla Mr Condon urged and visit to the new tarky at Port Adelaide

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Reruter New South Wales THEIR Pimlott's Mary-Elie Street Phone Pirie Charles Jess Germany la Eure Kelly Tennyson Spring Fair Man Bir George Ritchie Labor Party Assembly M. R. O'Halloran Lend London Metal Market Legiglatons Wien
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