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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1931

Page

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Bonds Charity Ball and Queen Contest at Port Piere

Funds for Bonds charity grow beyond £357 with a gala ball evening. Six Queens compete for the crown in a drawing of votes, special robes, and a procession. Crowning at 10:30 pm, with supper for attendees and gallery seats priced at 4 shillings 6 pence.

Howe Wamner Queen of Agriculture A. Johns Candinale Tbe Assdelalion A. G. Symonds Symonds Mra Tassie Geddes Soresdea Francis L.S. Brooks Bonds

Lang replies to relief goods regulation protest

Adelaide reports Premier Hill received a reply from J T Lang opposing a rule requiring relief orders at Broken Hill to be 50 percent NSW origin. Lang argues it discriminates against South Australia and others, noting NSW railways gain transport business as flour and other supplies flow from Adelaide. He cites federation spirit and NSW government funding for unemployment relief but defends the impact on railways and regional trade.

Adelaide B. L. Hill J.T. Lang Broken Hill New South Wales South Australia Landour Langly Cupollars Hos Me Lang

Bill For Reopening The Government Savings Bank

In Sydney the first reading of a Bill to reopen the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales was agreed to by the Legislative Assembly. It provides for retiring three commissioners and appointing five by a majority of Supreme Court judges. The bank will be divided into old and new business divisions with different repayment rules. Debentures or inscribed stock may be issued to secure funds for repayments.

Sydney Government Savings Bank of New South Wales Legislative Assembly Supreme Court Savings Bank Rural Bank Savings Bank and

Thanks to supporters in Queen Competition drive

Final thanks to all who aided the Queen Competition fundraising in Port Pirie. The small committee secured the target amount for two charities, aided by Pirie Theatres manager B A Clarke, Junior Band, George Gummow, Olympia Rink for a skating carnival, and others. Special thanks to Mrs Buckley Joyce, W J Blight, and A L Moyte for driving the drive.

Port Pirie B. A. Clarke Pirie Theatres Alhambra George Gummow Fred Grey Olympia R. Bairhow Buckley Joyce W. J. Blight Ale. Moyte Axa

Brutal robbery at Highland pawnshop injuries to owner

Victoria police investigate a violent robbery at William Lewis’s Bridge Road pawnshop. Two men knocked him senseless with a revolver, tied him and ransacked the till and a safe, taking 490 pounds of jewellery before fleeing. Lewis, severely injured, remained unconscious for an hour and later walked to a police station for aid. A single female witness saw the suspects leave.

Melbourne William Lewis Bridge Road Highland Eal Mr. Lewis Lewis

Alpine storm claims three lives in high Alps

United Service Geneva reports a brutal Alpine storm on Tuesday claiming three lives amid a harsh season. Two brothers and a friend were caught at 14,000 feet. one brother died descending. the other two perished after taking shelter, exhaustion and exposure proving fatal.

United Service Geneva Tusday Ied Esporure

Plane crash ends Brisiah high speed team training

London dispatch reports a Schneider Cup training crash in the Solent. Lieut. C. L. Byinton, 24, known as the team's baby, drowned after his aircraft wrecked during a high speed run. Rescuers battled waves but could not save him as Orlebar’s vessel winged into the sea. The event follows a string of seven weeks losses among Britain, France, and Italy.

Enited London Tragecy Brisiah Ayers Lieut C. L. Byinton Bis Orot Dixht Solent Snaith Casaldini Aircrafteman Orlebar Brinion Brilain France Italy Elf Ag Brlogny Miwon Orleber Ovleber Geo Brintan Ioorul Optibar Waawalle Vinta’ Oly Inoreaker

German Finance Committee Warns on Germany Debt Pressure

A Basle report by the Finance Committee states Germany’s short term debt stands at 7.4 billion marks with 2.9 billion marks in short term credits withdrawn in seven months. It calls for immediate international action to restore free exchange and currency, urging import compression and export development to rebuild confidence and long term credit.

United Service Basle Finance Committee Germany Reichsbank

Melbourne Defeats Adelaide in Striking Match

Melbourne records a win over Adelaide in a midweek contest with Franey contributing multiple wins. The match, played between Melbourne and Sydney, highlights Melbourne’s rising form as they secure a second victory in the series.

Melbourne Sydney Foamy Nelbourne Adelaide Bay Franey

Moonee Valley Races Fight Events At Moonee Valley Vic

A long programme at Moonee Valley featured the Yarra Girn and Lilydale Hunt Club meeting with the Hunt Club Cup won by Scotland Star. The card included the Yering Tal Hurdle and Yeringberg Handicaps with multiple starters and betting prices listed for each event.

Lilydale Moonee Valley Vic Scotland Star Argus

Conversion loan totals by state and applications

The report itemizes conversion loan applications lodged in each state, detailing totals across New South Wales Queensland South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania. It lists grand totals of 25,085 applications amounting to about 140,358,684 and overall securities distribution including Commonwealth bank and treasury bills.

Melbourne Agua Treasury Commonwealth Bank New South Wales Queensland South Australia Taamauin

A J C Annual Meeting in Sydney Elects New Leader

In Sydney on Wednesday the Australian Jockey Club held its annual meeting. Chairman Colin Stephen announced a loss of £26367 for the past year. The committee was reappointed and Stephen was reelected as chairman.

Sydney Australian Jockey Club Tefay Colin Stephen Coramillog Stephen

War debts discussion in America debates scale down

In Williams­town Massachusetts Professor Jacob Viner of Chicago urges Britain to cancel debts if price levels rise. He warns high U S prices strain Europe and says next year could render the issue academic. Professor Gregory of Manchester argues for amending reparations and eliminating war debts, calling Young Plan dead.

United Service Williamstown Mass Britain Australia United States Great Britain Jacob Viner Chicago Institute of Polmos America Europe Gregory Manchester University Andy

Missing Funds Charged Solicitors Committed for Trial

Melbourne court heard that John Martyn and his son John Vivian Martyn, solicitors, after bankruptcy, faced charges of stealing 1200 pounds from clients or fraudulently omitting to pay on account for the amora. Crown alleged several thousand pounds withdrawn from an account opened for clients between 192? and 1926, with no records of investment or disposal. Martyn was also committed on a charge of omitting to account for a further 150 pounds.

Melbourne John Martyn John Vivian Martyn Amora Council For the Crown Britt

Waters Falling Along The Murray

Rivers rise and flood warnings spread as Murray towns above river level brace for inundation. At Mannum the river has risen several inches in 24 hours and water begins to flow down the main street. Semibag barriers near completion as residents evacuate while local businesses relocate.

Riverside

Reign of Terror claims from Adelaide textile workers

In Adelaide on Wednesday the Federal Secretary of the Amalgamated Clothing and Allied Trades Union Mr MyM Carter alleged that clothing factory workers faced victimisation to deter union activity. He described a climate of terror as evidence was heard in the Federal Arbitration Court on a bid to vary the clothing trades award to grant union preference. Names were suppressed but unionists testified that workers faced intimidation to obtain work.

Adelaide Amuxamiated Clothing and Allied Trades Union Mym. Carles Carter Midge Drake-Brockman Gav Hr Vininny Vali Nim

Rioting in Ireland Sparks Sectarian Clashes in Belfast

A 500-strong mob of Republicans clashed with police in Belfast's Armagh area. Officers used batons to disperse the crowd as reinforcements arrived. Protestants faced intimidation and threatening letters signed Irish Republican Army as violence intensified in the city.

Cinta Servion Belfast Armagh Falm Rennin Aylgek Myo Coriginhla Smindlinn Wintow Cathalie Familieg Stra Critestants Cathal Irish Republican Arm

Factory burglaries shake Melbourne fashion district

A burglary at the Empire Clothing Manufacturing Co. factory in Flea Roy last night saw frocks valued at 200 stolen. Police investigate the break in as local crime.

Melbourne Empire Clothing Manufacturing Coys Flearoy

Third Test Force Tea match England vs New Zealand draw

London Tuesday report on a third Test tea match between England and New Zealand. England posted a partial innings score of 224 for three wickets after a noon start, with H R Sitelit scoring 109 and K. Sy Bitecpstant contributing 3. The Bay of Islayis and other cryptic notations appear in the damaged OCR, leaving the match result as a draw and the rest unreadable.

United Servis London England New Zealand Manchester Phils H.R. Sitelit K. Sy

Labor talks revenue tariff amid union congress hints

The Times parliamentary correspondent notes Labor men discuss revenue tariff more openly, with a temporary 40 percent levy favored at the Trades Union Congress. Preference appears for wage cuts over broad sacrifices to protect households under the current government.

United Service London the Times Tredes Union Congress

Remarkable Fatality in London Service Incident

A London service tragedy unfolds as a faulty cable breaks during a nearby stretch, lifting three Tuercay Thirey children about 70 feet into the air. Workmen rush to lower them but all three plunge to the ground. one child dies, with two others dying afterward.

London Tuercay

Adelaide visitor to address local meetings

Mr J G Latham of Adelaide arrives tomorrow to stay with Mr J G Duncan Hughes, former Miner and House of Representatives member, and will address prior meetings in the area. The visit includes discussions on local tenures and community affairs.

Adelaide Lagham Rhods J. G Duncan Hughes House of Representatives Watervaig Middle North Clurtry

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