25 Aug 1927
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
1
Melbourne inquiry probes Doble Park tragedy where Dawe Parsons and his wife Florence Att were found dead with burns or wounds. Investigators examine possible family tensions as earlier news mentions a neighbor and children, though details remain unclear. Further evidence referenced.
A chaotic gasworks blast at Noble Park causes 18 injuries and widespread damage. Eyewitness accounts describe gasometer fires, a massive green wall of smoke, and buildings shaking for miles. The Manchester Corporation works, with gasometers of enormous capacity, faced an official denial of a claim amid efforts to control the blaze and assess losses.
An Australian secretary discusses naval matters and ties to Wales burial plans amid global adjustments. Mentions Canada, farms in Australia, and a Christmas return. Several names and places appear obliquely, with unclear dates and events framed as a broad political and maritime briefing.
A fragmented review praises a New York stage showing featuring Marion Nixon and George S. Kaufman era names, noting Alfren Re Gretn Productions presenting performances by actors like O'Malley and Ward Vvany. The piece highlights the cast, costume design, and audience appeal while touching on the production’s humanizing intent and the lively backstage dynamics.
A public benefit football match is announced to support the Soldiers Memorial Fund. The event will be held Saturday at the Oval with refreshments and prizes. Ernest E. Waimett serves as honorary secretary and urges community support.
Wukun Hill on Wednesday reports athletic events between Hort Pirla and Broken Hill High Schools. Results include football and basketball scores with listed players and best performers. The visiting scholars also note a return trip and upcoming events.
The Salvation Army held a Blossom Fair at the Florence Street Hall to raise funds for its activities. Mrs J S Geddes opened with a bright speech while stalls offered cakes mugs and various goods. A large crowd attended and stallholders reported good support throughout the afternoon.
Snowtown program featured six races with a Trial Stakes division for 25 acceptors. Popalous narrowly beat Mise Rosa in the Snowtown Handicap, returning a dividend of £14. Details include hurdles at Werenbuka and multiple Handicap Trials with varied dividends, featuring horses like Alereothe Great, Miss Calamus, Gheeigan Bay, and Love Miss Hosa among many starters.
Adelaide reports that Islington construction workers who halted yesterday to join a staywork meeting were re engaged this morning except those on the new railway station. A wound up railway dispute attempt to reach Mr Webb failed. Workers planned further talks with engineer in charge Mr Price while some resumed work briefly before ceasing again.
Moonee Valley staged a long programme comprising eight events with the Hint au Cup the main attraction won by Chauinwit. Results show Dismal 901 Longlands and Royan 408, plus diverse placings across divisions and trotting races featuring Vinten Deppinsan, Valtoan and Walla in a busy day.
The page lists diverse wholesale produce items with prices such as bananas, pineapples, cabbages, and peppers alongside race results from various stakes and handicaps. It notes betting odds and a protest over a winner’s interference in the Corinthian Handicap. Also included are London Metal Exchange quotations for August 23 covering copper, lead, tin, silver, and related forwards.
The Premier stated after a morning meeting that Senator Sir Henry Barwell had been asked to accept the Agent-Generalship, with a reply awaited. The present Agent-General, Sir J. L. Pr in, expires in April next.
Melbourne report states provisions to provide fire prevention measures and penalties for offences causing danger of fires. It notes powers to arrest for dangerous actions and possible total bans on fires in facilities liable to lush laires.
Commercial share quotations list various securities with mixed figures. Amalgamated Zinc and Sulphide Corporation show notable prices. Copper and chemical stocks, including Harrisons and Wallaroo Fertilisers, are referenced with bid and ask figures from the previous session.
In London, 1000 officers charged protesters in Hyde Park injuring two, while Paris erupts into looting and street battles with over 4000 injured and many arrested. Traffic and cafes attacked as mobs wreck luxury venues and threaten civilians. An American placed a wreath at the Unknown Soldier's tomb amid chaotic scenes.
A coalition calling itself the League of Justice schedules a New York gathering for Saturday and Sunday to demand a Senate inquiry into the Sacco and Vanzetti case. It seeks transparency from state and federal agencies, a memorial for Sacco and Vanzetti, and to ship their remains to Europe for display.
In Sydney over two thousand workers abstained from work to join a demonstration. Railway and power station staff were sent home with vouchers. Some were promised reemployment via the Labor Exchange after presenting credentials at the Labor Bureau. A meeting at the Town Hall led to a plan to return tomorrow. about 146 men secured assurances for management.
Crofts, secretary of the All Australian Union Council, declared that an effective boycott of American goods is to be arranged in Melbourne. The move follows the Sacao Vanzett execution, with hundreds of Australian unionists expected to refuse American goods.
South Australia defeated New South Wales 49 goals to 16 in a fast paced basket ball match at Sydney today. The victory highlights South Australia’s strong performance in the interstate series as both teams competed for regional dominance.
United Service in San Francisco reports Alfred Wilson, a four tattooed driver, narrowly escaped death when his plane broke into flames at 3,000 feet. Flying solo in a camel by battery, fuel lines shattered by a turbine, he kept the craft aloft, then landed unharmed as the machine wrecked.
The Commonwealth Treasurer, Earle Page, announced a new loan for the States, offering 5 percent per annum with an issue price of 8 dollars for a 30 year term. The loan is to be raised overseas, with London favored but New York used to meet full funding, distribution among Governments still undecided.
Federal Attorney General Mr Gelatto said the Federal Constitution Commission will meet in Melbourne within a day or two for a preliminary charter of procedure. The full inquiry will examine constitutional amendment suggestions from organizations, with documents perused and evidence heard. J S Nicholls of Sydney has been asked to assist the commission.
The Governor of the Commonwealth Bank announced arrangements for an agency in New York. The focus will be on borrowing activities such as Joy Joans, with no banking of deposits or loan advances.
In Sydney on Wednesday Justice James in Chambers heard Mrs Mary Boxtd, granddaughter of Juli Jotanton who died in 1886, seek an order to reopen a loan dispute. The case involves a moneylender and alleged excessive interest from 33 13 to 120 percent, with the plaintiff reportedly owed £10,000.
Brisbane reports a South Johnstone strike escalating into a government versus railway employers clash. Workers refused to handle goods, were suspended, and the situation widens as Premier McGormack backs the commissioner to restore railway function amid a rising crisis and mob rule concerns.
Fourteen railway workers have been suspended for refusing to handle certain guide consignments at South Johnston. A Labor Council meeting considered suspensions and union support terms. The arbitration hearing was not continued as the case remained unresolved.
Sydney city Council agreed to a loan of five hundred thousand pounds from the Austin Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance, with interest at five and three quarters percent per annum for twenty years. The terms specify a fixed period and city oversight of the funding.
In Melbourne, settlement seems near as engineers at McKay's Sun Shine Harvest Works prepare for a four hours week. Chief Judge Dethridge will oversee claims and determine the wage dispute in the ongoing industrial confrontation.
The Australian ex champion sculler Thoroughgood died in Newcastle today aged 60. He held the title in 1900 and was a prominent figure in early Australian rowing circles.
In London a case of alleged food tampering on a ship led to tension aboard. Lieuts Herbert Buchum and Ivan McDonald faced mutiny-like actions by crew and firemen after a chief steward of the tarperia section and a Sydney student refused to sail until the steward was discharged. Reports say the ship’s schedule shifted, with the Gand stan Inventor delayed beyond its 40 o clock sailing time as authorities pursued the matter.
Mr James Deans, president of the New Zealand Forestry League, will attend a meeting of the English Aebori eustiral Society at Taunton next week. He is visiting several well‑furnished estates during his London visit.
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