24 Aug 1938
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1938
Page
1
In the fifth Test at Kennington Hutton scored 364, surpassing Bradman’s Test record of 334. England’s total reached 904 as Hardstaff aided with a strong innings and Bradman retired hurt with an ankle injury after a tense session amid a boisterous crowd.
Australia struggles after a shaky start losing three wickets for 117. Openers suffer a rapid collapse with Verity and Wardstaff providing stubborn resistance as wickets tumble, while Bhavis and McClare strike early. Nine overs left in the innings with a long road ahead.
Weather notes describe general rain around Pirie with falls between 20 and 70 points and wind sweeping in from the east. Observers record mixed precipitation yesterday and today with winds and timing shifting across the day.
A report describes yesterday’s high of 7.5 and a low around 6:30 am with strong winds that damaged crops. Wheat uprooted in sandy land and rust and drying signs on vegetation were noted. Forecasters warned freshening rain may follow.
Sydney in the afternoon saw two aircraft collide during takeoff from Surtie Aerodrome King Island. Severe damage reported to both machines. Aircraftman S A Horwood sustained minor injuries. No cause yet from the Defence Ministry. Officer H V C Thorby received details tonight.
In Kimba, Eyre Peninsula, five farmers and a storekeeper faced prosecutions. Victori Nanier Hunt and Ari Simpson Duncan were jailed for one month for fraudulent conversion related to wheat from the Armory Assistance Board, while Ernest Carlaw and Albert Cox Wake received fines plus costs for related offenses. Frederick Rudolph Heinrich Wobiling was fined £15 with costs for fraudulent conversion. All pleaded guilty. more cases awaited as hearings continued.
A refinery accident at a chemical factory in Stith injures two workers, with both men suffering burns. One victim was admitted to hospital as officials investigate the blast and its cause.
Mr A W Wright organiser for the Independent Order of Rechabites in Albert District spoke in Pirie about the national insurance act and its regulations. He noted that under England's unemployment insurance a week counts as workless if four days are lost, while Australia treats any work in a week as full employment.
A laborer from Brompton faces charges of indecently assaulting a girl aged five years nine months. He was remanded until the next assizes after the police prosecutor indicated possible additional charges. Bail was not sought.
Local government officials argued over new qualifications for council officers under the Government Act. Proposals would require certificates of competency for clerks and other posts, with a vote postponed until the next Municipal Association meeting to seek more information.
A write up on Sunday woodcarting traditions mentions disagreements and concerns about safety and religious tensions surrounding the event. Locals discuss enforcement and public order while expressing respect for longstanding customs and community figures.
London dispatch reports France teeters on instability as Cabinet resignations by Frossard and Ramadier spark a political crisis. Prime Minister Daladier aims to defy opponents and press ahead with reforms, while unions push for a 40 hour week amid inflation and factory pressures.
Mr XK Waterman, manager of the Ozone Theatre, leaves for Adelaide this morning to attend a conference of Ozone Theatres Limited and related companies. Bir. D A Waterman will visit from Broken Hill for the same purpose. Miss Ins Arbon, Solomontown, an inmate of Pirie Hospital surgical ward, shows satisfactory progress. Mr R A C Key of Solomontown expects to leave Pirie Hospital today. Mr BK Gutteridge named visiting examiner for Mopestsr Gn Acro m. Mr AW Wright, organiser for the Independent Order of Rechimbites Albert District, is visiting Pirie.
Billiards matches at the Pirie Club last night saw F Heuke defeat T A Keats 13 to 174. F Sawyer lost to Kretschmer 07 to 31, while A Stroud and P F Somerset, H Fraser and G K Williams all scored nil.
In Melbourne a man was injured after falling three stories from a lift well at Swanston Street buildings. He and two others escaped from the shaft with minor injuries as rescuers arrived. work restr ranks were renewed and a halt placed on the site pending investigation.
In Melbourne a county court case concerns Jean Barry widow of a bottle collector suing for 177 pounds allegedly owed for monument work. The claim centers on a granite headstone ordered for 108 pounds, later modified with polish, color changes, scrollwork, and raised foundations. The case was adjourned.
Tas flashed his racing career and Mr Kou Clark’s horse by Wilaut Iuglix Sons earned a prize of £10000 in stakes. The stallion prospect HUA is set for Sydney sales in September after a strong season with winnings over £19007 for Mea, son of Herale and Dr.
Fragmented text describes a local issue at ARENE Avenue with mayoral concerns and village authorities. Report mentions Sunday activity, road or market restrictions, and potential safety or traffic problems. Ambiguous names and dates hinder precise facts.
An application to subdivide 9 blocks on Gerteude Street Pirie Town Connell received approval. The plan creates three houses with frontage on Cattell Street and Arnold Street, each block having about 1721 feet depth and 36 feet frontage. Existing boundaries remain, ownership shifts only. A right of way to support a shack and newspaper premises is included.
The Australian Wool Council reports a drop in sheep numbers and wool output with 19 percent of stock possibly affected. Conditions vary by region with New South Wales and Victoria experiencing drought like dryness and scattered rain relief in northern districts.
Variation by the Federal Arbitration Court reduces Pirie meat industry workers' weekly hours from 48 to 44. Starting September, shifts run Monday 8, Tuesday Wednesday 7, Thursday Friday 9, Saturday 4. Overtime paid for pre 6 am or post 6 pm and for hours beyond the weekly total. Sunday work may count toward weekly hours. A meeting of industry employees will discuss the change tonight at the AWA Hall.
A tenmix tournament is set for Jay at Redon Park court ab 2 pan with teams from Iwen Risdon Park and Pirie Club at Kivdin Park Mesdames Bayly Isischuf Gray Johnston Kearm ner Shannon Tomwell Twells and White plus Misses J Fiddauan una B ourker Pirie Club Mesdames Gable Netting Satehpale Farrar Cook Mudge Paterson Batty Princhville Wand Misses Goode Armstrong.
In a parliamentary session, ministers argued over alleged use of sweated labor in government contracts. Opposition raised questions about tendering and how workers were paid, with investigations demanded to ensure industrial awards were observed.
Testimony before the tribunal investigating industrial relations at Me State Coal Mine in Wonthagat today heard manager J MeKeish state that CGA terms imply the coat would be 304 19 percent.
Six planes from Pirie will host three visiting Broken Hill Agro Club aircraft at the local aerodrome with Spencer Gulf Aero Club's three planes as scouts. The six visitors fly from Parafield to meet them, then depart Sunday for Pirie. Luncheon at Barrier Hotel planned, followed by a tour of the Smelters and Whyalla return Monday morning.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.