19 Aug 1927
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
1
A motor car struck a water hydrant on East Terrace Adelaide at midnight killing Miss Ellen Teresa Meaney 20. Injured were E W Lock Yorke Peninsula and G Pollard Maitland who required medical care but recovered to go home. The inquest is to be held.
In Penrith the second trial of Arthur Alfred Marfin advances as counsel wrap up addresses and the judge sums up. The elderly farmer faced murder charges in the death of Herbert Gurcell. The body of Carl was found April 20 under a bay tree, with circumstantial evidence linking Marfin because he drove a motor truck the day before. He was arrested en route to Perth after the earlier trial ended with a hung jury.
The Minister of Education presented the annual education costs showing a total expenditure of £4,267 with breakdowns including staff and salaries, premises and repairs, and grants in aid. Funding details list staff costs of £104,092, building and repair outlays, and £209,503 for premises related items, plus £197,366 in grants in aid.
Melbourne court action seeks injunction to restrain Sam Chapin from defending and altering the light heavyweight wrestling championship. The dispute involves Justion Macartiur and other wrestlers claiming rights or title status, with proceedings set for Thursday.
An explosion at the Granville oil works in Sydney destroys part of the facility and injures three men. Albert Ward, John Fell, and Spencer were affected. Ward was killed, Fell severely burned, and Spencer suffered skull fractures and severe injuries. The blast blew a salt container from brick foundations, hurling workers across the area.
A disastrous fire this morning in Hustard Wary destroyed seven shops and private residences. Fire crews battled the blaze as property damage and renewed utility concerns emerged, with preliminary estimates indicating extensive loss to the local business district.
Adelaide reports a Senate vacancy filling process after the death of Senator McHugh. Hon J Verran, a former Lady, is proposed by Liberal and Country factions as their candidate, with union leaders and the Employers Association agreeing on revised terms. The joint Houses meeting expected a firm line as the end of the month approaches.
Albert J. Richards of Colonel Licht Gardens was committed for trial on a bigamy charge. prosecutors allege he wed Maud Mlow Harris in June 1910 and, while living with her, pursued Katie Corral Campbell, 26, for four years and purportedly married her in July 1927.
Prest's Ltd advertises Beaune Crepe-de-Chine in new shades priced at 7/6 per yard and a large dress voile selection with limited stock. Also promotes latest dress lengths from 12/6 and a glove department with a nice assortment.
A parliamentary party visiting Cokoponpe protested remarks by Mr G E Yates MALIL about Mandated Territory. Soldiers and locals shouted, after which the crowd dispersed. The party plans to depart for Sydney on August 22.
A plait and fancy masquerade ball at the Institute Mall on Thursday drew a record attendance. Three pounds at the door and proceeds over £40 bolster the Bowling Club fund. The event featured numerous prize categories for costumes and notable attendees from several towns as judges announced winners.
Reports from Paris say 20,000 pieces of forest burned amid a long drought. The fires destroyed wildlife and livestock as telephonic and telegraphic services broke down. Estimated losses run to 10,000,000 francs since June, with human casualties pending official tallies.
The Alhambra Theatre features The Perfect Sap a Howard Irving Young Broadway adaptation with Ben Lyon in the lead. The program highlights Higgin directing a mix of comedy thriller and romance alongside other attractions including The Wilderness Wom and a Western feature The Ridin Gutuel and notes on Canvil’s athletic achievements.
Paramount's production Love em and Leave em opens at the Casee Theatre with Frank Tuttle directing Evelyn Brent Lawrence Shay and Louise Brooks in a tasteful screen transfer based on the Weaver-Abbott stage hit. The picture and credits promise a stylish, absorbing drama with vivid photography by George Webber and strong performances in a New York stage atmosphere.
A large crowd of St Mark's Football Club members players and supporters gathered in the hall to bid farewell to James Ahern retiring president. Mr Richardson received thanks and gifts while eulogies extolled Ahern's leadership as he departs for Victoria. Ahern expressed fond memories and interest in the club's ongoing progress.
Arthur Gosbst won the Pacific race from San Francisco to Honolulu in 28 hours 17 minutes averaging 80 miles an hour. Goebel reported position and progress, with Maunganui and City of Los Angeles relaying messages. Goebel’s radio contact and the outside world coverage marked a notable radio science contribution.
Admiral McDonnald ordered all destroyers and submarines stationed at Hawaii to search in net formation for two missing planes. It is feared they went down after exhausting fuel southeast of Honolulu on Wednesday evening.
Sydney reports a push by Captain Kingsford and Keith Anderson from San Francisco to advance the purchase of a three‑engine Fokker aircraft, aiming to enable Australian aviators to secure faster air travel and expand aviation links between Australia and America.
Detectives Wickham Delaney and Jameson interviewing a young man at Newtal Bay were ordered to surrender when a loaded revolver was leveled at them. The suspect, once identified, faced charges of possessing an unlicensed weapon. A government reward of £250 was offered for information to arrest and convict the murderer of Daniel Condon.
Sydney reports ongoing boilermaker strike affecting erection work on the new bridge side. About 20 workers or more are affected, with Sharoya strikers joining and contributing to the stoppage. Creased waxes and disrupted schedules accompany the dispute.
A surgeon at Ile Sydney Hospital reports that a rubber glove removed from a patient’s lung was left behind after a prior operation a year ago. The patient failed to improve for months, then deteriorated and died, prompting the discovery during a recent procedure.
Sydney reports a settlement plan for the engineers dispute after talks with employers and union reps under Judge Beeby. The accord calls for resumption of work and a formal hearing of the men's claims by Judge Beeby next Tuesday.
Report from Lily Service in Shanghai describes a disrupted railway area as retreating Nationalist troops reach Soochow and Shanghai. Nationalist officers, amid excitement over Hokow capture, face disruptions at station platforms as news of bombardment reaches Nabkiog area.
Workers return to jobs in Melbourne after a strike over wages ends.双方 workers claim wage concessions with costs totaling about 8000 in Tas wages, while employers report resumed production and negotiations continuing.
Government officials in Australia frame plans for new wireless airliners and warlike equipment. The defense minister states that the aircraft will replace wartime types, with surplus types to be retired. Britain’s Air Ministry designs may aid in training and day-to-day operations as war ends. The plan includes Supermarine Southampton and twin-engined flying boats to operate with RAF units in the Asia Pacific region. London rat extermination effort tallies 26,713 vermin killed by the city’s pest control firm last year.
Inter Varsity basketball result shows Adelaide defeated by Sydney team. Report notes a delayed women’s match and a scoreline indicating Sydney’s 3 to 5 point win. Names not clearly readable due to OCR errors.
The Shiftworkers Association football note mentions The Warriors facing a smelters side in a September 3 match for minor premiers status. The event centers on a Tur'y-bais medal awarded for fair play, with the trophy presentation planned at the event.
Mev Alenshaw, once declared dead after a Boer War firefight, reappears after peace. He was captured briefly in 1902 before release and later served in German South West Africa in the Great War. Returning to farming, he finds neighbors stunned by the false death claim.
Noor Parsons aged 95 a returned soldier in Noble Park was found dead along with his three young children Violet seven a boy and an eight month old baby. Police say Parsons killed his wife and children then cut his own throat before fleeing. Mrs Parsons discovered the carnage and fled the house.
In the Manitoba House of Assembly Mr A A Edwards pressed Premier R L Butler on Judge Paine’s findings in the Bribery Commission report. He cited statements alleging polio offers and interests linked to perfume makers and other shops. The Premier said an investigation would be made and a report could be requested.
Fragmented OCR summary listing meat prices and products by dealers and brands. Mentions items such as mutton, ham, sausage, and various cuts with figures like 1/84 to 1/105, 1/8 to 24, and references to local factories and suppliers. No coherent narrative or clear dates or places beyond Adelaide.
Fragmented quotes show mixed bids and offers from major exchanges. Prices for copper, tin, and iron ore drift with forward and spot rates quoted in local currencies. Market activity appears subdued as traders weigh supply constraints and energy costs.
Fragmentary OCR lists share quotations and entries for several companies with dates and amounts. The readable items mention Amalgamated, Guinea Gold, Nestles and other entities alongside numbers like 1877 and 29/9, but most details are unclear. The brief indicates market entries and stock references from various firms without complete data.
The annual Vile shooting competitions in the police force concluded with Sergeant M Wounedy winning the Lipman Cup for A grade champion. Constable RL J Cotton placed second with 495 points. Constable Cotton also won the Firgale hindinap with Kennedy scoring 484.5. Inspector T C Metin won the Berade Oggrevale monthly shoot with 406.0, Ridley finishing second with 5434. Sergeant Matlin received the Commissioner’s medal and Constable Ridley the Swand trophy for A grade achievements.
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