19 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1939
Page
1
London reports show little concern over rising European tension. Prime Minister and Foreign Minister plan no holiday interruption and seaside crowds remain unconcerned. Berlin reports indicate possible peace efforts and debate over a Danzig settlement amid frontier clashes and heightened military activity.
The report notes 92 percent return rate for Australia with Victoria and New South Wales faring better. Victoria shows the highest density of roentgen cards though the text is garbled. The aim is to process 199,000 personal records and send coded data to Canberra for digitization by trained workers. The end year summary will detail wealth and manpower results.
A four crew vessel, battered by gales in Bass Strait, was driven onto rocks near Bar Pathland. The craft capsized, boilers flooded holds at about 900 gallons per hour, and the ship eventually sank after a failed rescue attempt.
In Boston on Friday the Australian pair Bromwich and Quist upset USA in doubles 2 6 1 to reach the Davis Cup semi finals. Crawford and Hopman also won their quarter final 6 3 8 6 6 3 to advance. Hopman and Miss Marble won mixed doubles, advancing to quarter finals.
A birthday party celebrated Adrian Golding’s third birthday at Solomontown home of Mr and Mrs R Golding on Prince Street. Games and musical items entertained guests Maureen Carlson and Mrs Caron. Three candles were blown out on a cake and each guest received a frog and cake. Attendees included Betty Ellis Joyce Trepilkas Maureen Carlson Helen and Kay Powell Marti Carlson Victor Richardson Lue and Adrian Golding and several listed family friends.
The article outlines proposed tax increases and duties to fund a £232 million defence programme for 1939-40. It notes uncertainty over wheat relief funding, potential use of unspent votes, and the need to borrow to cover maintenance after the three-year plan ends, with Australia facing higher taxation and possible borrowing.
A circulating petition in Pirie district seeks to have the Betting Control Board rule disallowed or to exemption for country betting shops. It argues the regulation is unjust discrimination against country bettors unable to attend metropolitan meetings and requests Mr. A. W. Lacey to present the petition in the House of Assembly. The petition contends the amendment unfairly restricts premises near race meetings and should be limited to a 20 mile radius rather than statewide.
A 300 foot towline broke near Comy Point Yorke Peninsula as the barge Bobbie Burns drifted adrift. Captain Thomson searched 150 miles by air from Pirie and Warang Island but found no trace. the vessel remains unaccounted for with risks to shipping and possible grounding or sinking considered likely.
The court increased bail for the Randidwane MLA to 61,000 at Central Police Court, allowing release on terms if he wishes. A protest from the body of the court interrupted proceedings as the figure was set.
Wheat trading remains dull in Adelaide with shipments lower due to rains and port delays. Reports note improving weather in Western Europe, higher Hungarian production, and Argentina price actions amid US subsidies. Drying harvests in Germany and delays in Russia hint at fluctuating supply ahead.
A garbled London market snippet lists prices and changes for several metals including tin and lead. It records bids and declines with numerous unreadable figures, mentioning entities like Adel MDE and Winehangen alongside scattered quantities and dates, yielding a small, unclear datapoint cluster.
More than 100 people, led largely by women, chased and attacked a man in Newtown after a report that a middle aged man had been seen behaving improperly toward a seven year old girl. The incident occurred in Sydney on a Friday, leaving the man injured.
London reports the British government prefers Anglo Japanese talks on Chinese silver and currency, delaying wider discussion to accommodate third parties. In Tientsin, Judge Cassels granted habeas corpus for four suspects, set for August 2, while Shanghai court decisions denied related writs. Japanese army spokesman distances blame for destruction of two British ships at Ichang, seeks proof ships were fired by bombing. Times notes witnesses including HMS Gannet commander.
At Bartier Wharf a slow moving railway truck crushed between buffers injuring Mr. C. F. Caesar of Vera Street Ellen vtne. He was taken to Pirie Hospital with a fractured hip and minor injuries. Police investigated a chaotic scene as a crowd pursued and a man was charged with a serious crime after an incident drawing in many bystanders.
An Adelaide man, Mr. R. Young, slipped and fell on a dredge at Whyalla yesterday. He sustained no leg injury requiring removal to Pirie Hospital. Treated by a doctor, he was later admitted to Pirie by road.
A former prominent member of the Peterborough branch of the Buffalo Lodge in Mr. William S. Brown died in Adelaide. While in Peterborough he worked for the Railways Department before resigning to live in Adelaide. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Thompson and family sent a wreath to his funeral.
Forbes' secretary for trial is accused of conspiring with Forbes and others to cheat and defraud Producers and General Finance Corporation Limited. The count centers on actions between April 1937 and Heeannor 1M, involving the named individuals and alleged financial misconduct.
Adelaide coroner committed Raymond James Ender for trial after finding a buckboard was driven at dangerous speed on Port Road Kilkenny. Witnesses placed speeds between 15 and 50 mph with evidence of defective brakes and poor lookout contributing to the death of James Bennett.
Adelaide reports Henry Rayner age 28 of Lancaster suffocated by a rolling boulder at the Glen Sailing machine site in Ow quarryside. The accident occurred during work on Friday as authorities begin an inquiry into the incident.
A boulder rolled onto a drilling machine, knocked Rayner II down, and passed over his left leg causing a compound fracture and facial abrasions. He was taken to Adelaide Hospital.
The district commandant, visiting on Wednesday, plans retirement soon and desires to meet Secat fora men. Light Horse units will be seated with the two men in sight of Brig. Martyn during his visit, signaling the formation of the infantry camp.
A large turnout at the Guide meeting of the Pirie District Guides Association in Presbyte Hall, with 40 Brownies and nearly a score of Guides, plus many parents and committee members. Mrs J J Wells chaired. treasurer Mrs D G McDougall reported a year ending balance of £5 17/2, receipts £9 4/7, expenditures £7 10/2. The report noted injuries to leader Mrs Fy Chomley and reduced divisional duties. The year saw limited gains, a successful week long camp at Weeroona, and plans for a Guide camp.
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