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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1932
Page
1
R J A Mollison, who crossed the Atlantic in record time, arrived in New York from St John s New Brunswick to a crowd of about 40 000 cheering admirers. Police cleared a path as he was photographed and interviewed amid questions about his future plans and long distance flying.
The government announces 3730 pounds will fund 215 jobs in Adelaide under winter relief. The Unemployment Relief Council approved the expenditure from the Commonwealths 195,000 for relief, with work including maintenance of public buildings and transfer of stores at Port Adelaide to Mill End, per Minister S Todards.
A party of American motion picture experts led by Norman Cooke arrived in Melbourne to study scenic films of Central Australia, Tasmania, and South Australia. They will form a new Mim enterprise after completing technical and atmospheric condition tests, with Melbourne as temporary headquarters.
Mrs. Gabriel Cohen of Copper Street Kent Town recalls winning £219 9s 0d from a lucky double at Victoria Park on Saturday. Her husband correctly remembered some numbers, predicted a win, and the couple celebrated after the race despite some uncertainty about the final digit.
London reports that twelve trade agreements were signed in Ottawa over the weekend between Britain and the dominions and five agreements among the dominions. Prime figures Mr Baldwin and Mr Chamberlain praised the results as inaugurating a new level of Empire trade, boosting Commonwealth strength and setting an example for the world, with promises of increased imperial power and cohesion.
Ottawa reports a complaint that the Argentine meat restriction is unfair. A cited abnormally low year for shipments, with New Zealand actions affecting market prices. Real shipments from Argentina to 4932 fell about 10 percent compared with 4934.
Mr Lynn said that the Ottawa Conference decisions would be received with the greatest satisfaction by the people of Australia. The report notes prompt reactions from Australian leadership and public sentiment following the conference outcomes.
London Monday Major Turuck chief instructor at the School of Military Aeronautics declares that bombing methods from aircraft have improved so much that they threaten large carriers. He asserts no more large carriers will be built and American authorities worry over the Saratoga and Lexington costing £8,006,000 each.
English press reports a dispute at the Oval on Sunday between Bowes and Hobbs over Bowes dangerous deliveries. Critics urge Bowes to alter tactics while The Daily Telegraph praises his shock method and potential to impress in Australia.
Broken Hill in Monday reports Cyril J. Emery general manager of North Mine says Mr Pairweather’s outlook is too gloomy. Emery believes a metal price recovery could lead to idle mines being reopened.
Country motorists protest a government plan to divert motor taxation from the main roads fund into general revenue. Royal Automobile Association secretary W H Christophers says after touring Braken HM and Renmark districts that hundreds of miles of tracks receive virtually no road construction. He reports deep resentment at how federal and state legislators treat motorists with heavy taxes while road upkeep lags.
Mrs. Marion Louise Muirhead wins divorce from Gordon Mackin Muirhead after judge finds cruelty based on physical violence on multiple dates. Defense denied cruelty claiming self defense. Court grants nisi and 28 day appeal window.
Calgary and the South Australian Farmers' Union announce a further reduction in interest rates on pastoral advances dating from July 1 last. The move follows prior cuts and aims to ease financing for farmers.
The Honour announced the Crown would suspend marginal rates for relief work for two months to simplify pay. He defended maintaining equal pay for unskilled labor while allowing for base-rate parity and no extra margins for those at higher skill levels. The move aims to avoid hampering government relief efforts amid ongoing unemployment relief programs.
Opened in Melbourne Monday, the trial of Harold James Russell for the murder of his wife Ivy and two children at Sunshine focuses on an alleged confession to a prisoner in the remand yard. Crown prosecutor Mr Book outlined motive tied to a new marriage and a prior plan involving strychnine, as the proceedings continue tomorrow.
Sydney firm W. R. Carpenter & Company sent two representatives to the East to investigate trade prospects. The compiled report outlines a large potential market for Australian goods and emphasizes the opportunities for disposal across all classes in the eastern markets.
A compulsory conference of representatives from the knitting section of the textile industry was held before Justice Beeby in the Australian Court today, but no agreement was reached. The dispute, including wage and condition issues, was referred to the court. Participants from New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania attended.
In Adelaide on Monday the London Metal Market shows silver and gold prices turning downward. Silver cash falls to 75 15 16d per ounce with forward quotes around 4/6 and 4/13 8d. Gold open market price sits near 25 48/9 per ounce.
Police investigate two men found dead beside a damaged motorcycle near Nowa Nowa in East Gippsland. One rider’s identity is unclear. a possible name Tania Kanzappa surfaced from pockets. No collision reported and investigators seek the missing sidecar passenger.
South Australian Lang Labor proposes reentry into the State Labor Party. A deposition was received at Trates Hall. The Lane Group, led by O Flaherty and McMullin with several others, asked the matter be referred to the party conference next month.
Six men appeared at the court in Sydney on Monday to answer charges of conspiracy to defraud. Police said the case involves alleged spurious proprietary lines of medicine sold to various firms at reduced prices. The police prosecutor claimed thousands of pounds were involved. The hearing was adjourned.
Workers plan to resume at Wellington waterfront as talks between Waterside Workers Federation and employers continue. The dispute centers on terms and conditions, with a settlement expected after Monday discussions.
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