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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1934

Page

1

Pirie flood relief efforts intensify with 450 applications

Pirie Town Hall volunteers hustle to process clothing relief for flood refugees as about 450 applications remain, 300 partially handled, with 50 more workers mobilized and 2000 blankets and mattresses distributed. Enrolments close today with 10 30 am distribution ongoing and more drays joining to clear debris.

Pirie Town Hall Committee of Inspection Mann Mattresey Blankers Faanes Witolly Dell

Rev J C Hughes Sympathises With Mourning Clergy

Rev J C Hughes extends sympathy to all who lost kin in the recent tragedy. He notes the community gathers in sorrow and remembers the devoted service of clergymen, expressing solidarity with those affected. Mr Hughes previously served in Pirie.

Tes A. Rilmartin Cemtrat Simone Hughes Pirie

Guarding Pirie's Health After Damage at Worksite

Debris and mud blocked yards near the Dohinworksite as authorities urged rapid cleanup. Mr Leotard thanked workers for solid effort but noted debris and stray animals on streets. Pentland Sutton reported new debris lines and assistance from ests teams to clear by Saturday.

Dutinsten Suapentinn Dogin Leotard Varrtrade Norte Pentland Suton Estes

Hospital staff aid refugees with garment drive

At the hospital yesterday staff from the waterworks department assisted in a garment drive. Matron and nurses, including Mrs. Frysisters, worked tirelessly after hours to sew and donate garments for refugees. About twelve undershirts and eight frocks were reportedly stolen amid the effort.

Teal Dake Ferson Frysisters

Bank's Sympathy For People Bank Official Inspection Update

An official inspection of the Pirie branch area within Pinie West Ellendale progresses, with Mebuuzall as acting chief manager. Reports indicate central town work by E J tishorne and E W Matthews largely complete, continuing into yesterday.

Mebuuzall Manger Pirie Pinie West Ellendale E. J. Tishorne Acing Saunager Austra E. Ws. Matthews

Australia Wins Speedway Ashes Decision

Australia wins the Speedway Ashes in a decisive test at West Ham before a record crowd of 84,000. Lustion reports the victory as the home side takes the trek time lead in the vir track nfl contest.

Lustion Miastralia West Ham

Constructive Proposal Debate in Kyneton Meeting

In a Kyneton gathering Mr JOH Scullin criticized the government for lacking a constructive plan to reduce unemployment. He warned of widespread poverty amid Australia’s famine like conditions and urged a policy shift to end reliance on the failing system while stressing the need to improve land and water resources for national provision.

Australia

Temperature Extremes From Yesterday

The thermometer recorded a high of 65.8 degrees and a low of 47.6 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 8 30 am yesterday.

Demon and Seagull Planes To Be Made in Australia

The article reports that Wertoldus Haine obtained rights to Demon and Seventi Vo planes and the Commonwealth House approved a plan to oversee construction in Australia. Officials believe rapid production is possible if needed, with existing equipment adaptable for mass manufacture.

Melbue Wertoldus Haine Demon Commonwealth Hosaunhudisil Hots Aast

Australian manager reflects on disaster sympathy

A concise report notes the institution leader's sorrow and solidarity with affected people after the recent disaster, emphasizing shared concern and communal support. The statement underscores unity and ongoing relief efforts amid the tragedy.

Andd Preswinh The Who

Relief fund committee supports Mr Sandery appointment

In Adelaide yesterday, Mee Jay O'Dea chairing the Northern Retail Traders' Association meeting discussed appointing Mr R A Sandery to the Mayor's Relief Fund Committee. The vote was unanimous to endorse his appointment and to rally support for him in the new role. Mr Sandery expressed strong gratitude for the traders' endorsement.

R. G. Owands Adelaide Jay O'Dea Northern Retail Traders' Association R. A. Sandery the Recorder

Trotting Club Secretary Pushes Mayor's Relief Fund

W W Fittaman secretary of the Iowa Trotting Club writes to the South Australian Trotting Association to present the Mayor's Relief Fund claims. He notes that followers of the sport in Pirie are among the victims of the flu outbreak.

W. W. Fittaman Iowa Trotting Club South Australan Trotting Assoviste Relef Fund Pirie

Pumps Keep Town Dry After Flood At Memorial Park

Pumps operate in wooded town areas with one unit at the Gertrude Moxinder Streets corner of Memorial Park removing significant water from the lake. The apparatus has been in service for more than two days.

Gertrude Moxinder Streets Memorial Park

England Fights to 708-Run Deficit at The Oval

Fifth Test details England facing 708 runs to win as Australia dominates. Walters and Woolley fall cheaply, Bowes posts a 224 while Clark leads England’s bowlers with leg theory. Surging Australian start of 186 for two dwarfs England’s chances amid late twists and rain showers.

Recorder Special Cables London England the Oval Ebeling Walters Woolley Woodtill Bowes Merle Clark Wal Walters Bowes Sayratssea

Personal travel notes amid Pirie visitors to Adelaide conference

Messrs W Fiddumain and Hy Atwell depart Patience of Mans day Ty to attend the annual conference of the Among Order of Paresters in Adelaide. Several visitors arrive in Pirie for Masonic Lodge No 21 installation and stay at local hotels. Guests include J Chodowski and J L Thywsiles of Shett Company, with others from South Australian firms arriving and departing today.

Messrs We W. Fiddumain Fy Hy Atwell Pitie of The Among Order of Paresters Adelaide Hd. Gullen Mnenian Woo. Warner E. Wilkine Neale Y. Dison G. Hourne We Palmer Sinesir Pirie Hoyse Exchange Motel By O'Malley B.J. Watson J and S. R. Dicker South Australian Vihsays Royal Exchange Hotel

England Seizes Ashes With Six Hundred Run Win

England dismissed Australia for 145 and then posted a large total in the fifth Test, winning by 562 runs to regain the Ashes. Final scores show Walters, Sutcliffe, Leyland, Hammond, Wyatt, Verity among those out, Allen not out, Bowes out, Ames ill. Sundries and fall of wickets listed.

London England Australia Walters B. McCabe Woolley C. Ponsford Sutcliffe C. McCabe B. Grimmett Leyland C. Brown Grimmett Hammond B. O'Reilly Wyatt Verity We Allen B. Grimmett Clark Bowes C. Bradman Ames Brown C. Allen B. Clark Ponsford C. Hammond B. Clar Bradman B. Bowes McCabe Walteta Clark Rf Woodfull Kippax Walte Clara Chippesteld Oslay Eee Oldseld Akg Grimmett Ebeling Tien O'Reilly Sundries Allen É KW Clark

Amazing Cat Attack Scratches Child and Mother

A cat violently attacked four year old Ruth Hex and her mother near their home. Ruth sustained facial injuries while her mother was clawed and scratched as she tried to shield her child. Both were taken to safety by Mrs. Kltebe after the attack. The family previously kept the pet cat, which suddenly turned on them causing shock and distress.

Peter Mgraugil Ruth Hex TL Gow Ruth Mex Cox Kltebe Almast

Last of Egypts Gold Worth Million Linked to Liner Egypt

The Plymouth diversion reveals about £1,000,000 in gold aboard the sunken liner Egypt wrecked near Ushant two years ago. Evidence points to earlier recovery efforts and ongoing theories about ownership and salvage.

Laxton Pepre Soning Alnst Egypt Ushant Plymouth Artigly

Courtmartial Proposed for Seaman Whi on Moresby Incident

Melbourne reports that a courtmartial is proposed for seaman Whi who allegedly struck a petty officer on the survey sloop Moresby. The Navy Board defers to the commanding officer who can sentence up to 90 days detention.

Melbourne Whi Moresby Navy Board

Record of Lockheed-Altair Lady Southern Cross Flight

Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Capt G Taylor flew the Lockheed Altair Lady Southern Cross from Sydney to Melbourne in two hours and twenty five minutes. They aimed for a Centenary Air Race record, noting head winds compared with a past record set by Erle Chaseling. Smith spoke with Civil Aviation authorities and arranged fuel supplies with Vacuum-Oil. technical staff from the depart ment would inspect the machine next day.

Sydney Sir Stolth PL G. Taylor Cruiat Essendon Erle Chaseling Chaseling Kingsford Smith Thuy’s Charles Melbourne Lockheed Vacuum Tts Eneland Harles Kinzwford

Wheat prices rise in Adelaide market on stronger overseas tone

Adelaide wheat continued upward movement with a 1d rise in the day as overseas markets strengthened. Flour prices steady, buttering millers to maintain flour at £9 a ton amid the trend.

Adelaide

Pilot Offers to Carry Passenger in Big Race

A competitor advertises offering passenger space in the Centenary Handicap for 350 pounds. The unnamed entrant markets a seat in the upcoming big race, signaling potential interest from bettors and spectators.

Master of Steamer Testifies at Ferry Collision Enquiry

Captain G. G. Manson, master of the Warneen, testified at the Marine Court inquiry into the August 9 ferry disaster. He said city lights hid the Bluebell’s approach, causing him to fail to avert collision. a warning blast was blown at about 100 feet, engines were ordered astern, and the vessels collided four seconds later, sinking the Bluebell with three lives lost.

Sydney Marine Court G. G. Manson Manson

Mystery shot targets Rhynie postmistress in window

Mrs Selina Friebe post mistress at Rhynie described a dangerous incident when a shot fired at close range through a Post Office window injured her ear. She suspected an unknown, unstable assailant with no clear motive and said the mystery may not be solved. Her daughter was present during the Aug 10 event.

Adelaide Selina Friebe Rhynie

Naval flotilla to reach Adelaide today

Naval reservists at Birkenhead Naval Depot prepare for the arrival of a visiting flotilla led by H.M.A.S. Stuart. Destroyers Voyager and another vessel, each about 300 feet long, will berth at Birkenhead Wharf by 8:30 a.m. Outer Harbor signals will greet the ships on arrival.

Adelaide Birkenhead Naval Depot H.mas. Stuart Birkenhead Wharf Birkenhead Desvers South Australian South Australia England

Mrs Amy Mollison Takes Pilot Role in Channel Service

Mrs Amy Mollison is appointed pilot for the Hillman era Channel service. Listed as the first woman to be engaged in this capacity, the assignment marks a notable step in cross channel operations with special cables noted in the record.

London Amy Mollison

Institute Billiards Club Championship Results

In last night's tournament Salles beat J Sutherland 2 0. Madigan defeated F Heuke 300 to 274. Williams defeated J Sutherland in a close match as part of the club championship at GOK.

Salles GOK. Williams d. J Sutherland BUU Ads Madigan D. F. Heuke

Daring Robbery in New York by 15 Bandits

A sensational midweek robbery in New York involved 15 bandits armed with machine guns and revolvers who seized 427000 dollars from an armored car near Coney Island. They loaded the money into three getaway cars within three minutes, evading guards and prompting a citywide police dragnet with launches and airplanes aiding the search along hundreds of miles of coastline.

Recorder New York Athe Coney Island X Bank

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