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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 27, 1938

Page

1

Britain to Aid France if Conflict Moves to Czecho Slovakia

London reports Britain will co operate with France if it enters a conflict over Czecho Slovakia. Sir John reveals Britain’s unchanged attitude and willingness to back France, reiterating Chamberlain's March stance. The speech emphasizes close Anglo French cooperation and neutral posture if needed.

London Britain France John Sir John Sims Lanark Mr. Chamberlain Briain Vernon Bartlett Libontole John Shaona Chamber Ian Mareh Ray Theturrhand Czecho- Slovakia Tully Herald

New Proposals For Sudeten Germans In Prague

A Times special correspondent reports that after two Inner Czech Cabinet meetings Prague agreed to a new basis for negotiations with the Sudeten Germans including wider autonomy. British wire says concessions split the Sudeten stance. proposals aim to meet minority demands in Czecho-Slovakia and four of Henlein’s six core demands may be met. Berlin notes fortifications advance toward September end, with civilian withdrawal and a 1260 Berlin brewery workers to shift to defense work.

Alteuntion Prague Times Sas Crech United Press Corresponent i Prazue Gees Terr Henlein Czecho- Slosakia Eversone Tore Herr Hitler Heer Henlein Nuremberg Lord Runciman London Nurémbers Berlin Crecha-Sinvakla Germany

Hungary Joins Fascist Axis In Berlin Rome Budapest Triangle

Berlin reports Hungary moves toward closer cooperation with Italy and Germany. The Times Berlin correspondent notes Hitler and Horthy talks pave the way for economic and political unity in Central Europe. German press touts barter trade as foundation of a Central European economic zone, sidelining Britain and France.

Budapest Hamburg Peemdenblatt Terr Tiller Cvatanter Hungary Iron- Aivex Mussolini Thia Lkely Rome Piates Lungary League of Nations Tunube Central Europe

Czech Plans Move Toward Federal Europe Structure

LONDON Friday reports from an Australian Associated Press correspondent indicate Di Denies proposes opening oblations with Here Henbia to create three German regional authorities. These regions would handle local affairs with a central Parliament in Prague controlling foreign policy defense finance and exchanges. A press correspondent notes the plan would grant greater autonomy to the German minority within the Sudeten and protect Vincekt pockets while preserving broader national unity.

Australian Associated Press London Elvine Rofeh Trenties Vincekt Sudeten

Water works inquiries in Adelaide delay main seepage report

The Public Works Committee chaired by Mr. GF Jenkins outlined pending inquiries including widening the South-East gauge, Adelaide High School, Wallaroo Hospital, nurses home, and Northern water supply tapping River Murray, plus reform of the metropolitan water rate system. A progress report on the River Murray seepage problem and Port Adelaide Jetty scheme was promised, with travel delaying settlement of the main seepage inquiry until after Parliament adjourns.

Adelaide Public Works Committee GF Jenkins Dlaide Hoys Wallaroo Ihospital Delaide Nurses Murray Sysum Port Vielutie

Unclear Historical Names Highlight Local Illness and Death

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Francis Wentyworth Myholta and Mc Nimolls, with references to Moltrun Street Broken Hill tech School and Sydney Teachers Training College. It notes illness, a move toward Eagle West near Gondadolia, and cremation in Adelie, but details are garbled.

Michie Francis Wentyworth Myholta Sdelaide Hospital Smv Nichola Moltrun Street Broken Ill Meunier Wan Broken Hill

English Cricketers Oppose Timeless Tests Said

London reports show Sir Pelham Warner stating England players largely oppose timeless Tests while Australians push for five day matches. Managers note prior talks in July and call for continued discussion after the Australian tour. Warner cites that even five days may favor England with strong toss advantages at The Oval.

Recorder London Pelham Warner M.cc England Tyrain Pel Hou Waren Wickrta Australlans W. AL Jeanes Tours Ketes Kentral Australiad Deanes Yitt Cain Ty’ Hays the Oval Sir Pelham

Premiers Push Home Wheat Price At Four Eighths Bushel

Sydney reports the Premiers conference agreed on immediate joint action to set a nationwide home consumption price for wheat at four eighths of a bushel at country sidings. The plan includes state advisory bodies, a four shilling price in capitals, and a federal levy to equalize millers and bread prices, with a national Wheat Committee overseeing distribution to growers.

Sydney B.S. B. Stevens Melbourne Commonwealth Ganberra New South Wales Lme Eweh St Equaiistion Levy Peter Commonwealth Wheat — Committee

Inquiry into a girl's death at Burnside Road collision

An inquest heard evidence from Louis Rppd Lewis about a fatal crash near Linden Park when a car from Thames Street veered at 3.20 pm. A ten year old girl from Young Street Burnside Twin Yeas was struck while near Yale Street and the cyclist, an unnamed girl, appeared to move into the car's path. The driver testified the car shifted right to avoid the rider. the front mudguard struck the girl. The inquiry examines whether actions by the motorist or cyclist caused the accident and notes the immediate aftermath.

Adelaide Wee- Jey College Melbourne Prince Alfred College Louis Rppd Lewis Winifred Frances Lambéen Young Street Burnside Swith Wesehette Eure Yale Buren J. Murnellc Snelthon Thompson Ui Alfred College Linden Park Burnshie Road Abe Haewia

Airstrike Extend Strike Amid Labor Tensions

Across historic industrial sites in Maribyrnong and Lithgow, engineers at ammunition plants walk off as unions press for a new deal. The Amalgamated Engineers union cites extended strike action and warns of broader disruption until wage and working condition demands are addressed. Local authorities and government bodies consider mediation to restore production and limit economic impact.

Davis Cup Semi Final Hopes Rise Amid Protests

Bitter protests from tournament officials followed two de Hoth pairs winning quarter finals as the Davis Cup team in Boston advanced to a semi final. Topman argued the original decision to default made the match only an exhibition affair at best.

Recorder Spécial Boston Hoth Strarehl Megaryan Topman Australian Lawn ‘Tennis Association

Operation in Bull Hospital Sydney Flood Delays Surgery

Rain flood at Bull Hospital Sydney floods the surgical theatre causing water to pour through the roof. Nurses dam rainwater, patients shifted to wards, and several operations delayed or canceled. Matron Elli noted three patients awaiting admission should have been operated on immediately.

Sydney Penating Elli

Moonta Copper Mines Face Milling Shutdown

Reports say Moonta copper mines will cease milling operations at month end. Opposition leader notes danger to negotiations if government does not remove the pump and prevent water from rising above current level. Officials discuss a development scheme between Adelaide and London.

Redaide Fonden Tlebirds Moonta Sme Michardn Able Eramiy Adelaide Londom Mountic

Hopman Refuses Australia Davis Cup Entry Plan

Unclear text reports Hopman protesting a decision to block Australia from fielding a Davis Cup team while Americans observe. Officials faced ticket and logistical issues as parties argued over lineup, training notes, and potential impacts on the Davis Cup challenge.

Wheat and Lead Prices Recorded

Wheat prices noted at two shillings seven pence per bushel and lead priced at fourteen pounds twelve shillings sixpence per ton, reflecting market rates.

Ben McLeay Fined For Traffic Breach In Adelaide

Ben McLeay of Broadway was fined £1 10s 7d in Adelaide for failing to give way to a motorcycle at a right of way intersection on July 27. He testified he was traveling about 15 miles per hour and that the cyclist suddenly moved to avoid a collision, believing the cyclist had ample room to pass behind his car.

Adelaide Vriday lsaPke McLeay Broadway Coombe Tras Cimart Anzwe Highway South Bowl Glundare Sen McLeay Constabl

Four Stay-Down Miners Endure Long Underground Sit-Down

In Durham Colliery Durham NSW police observed no disturbance as about 100 miners marched four miles from Burwood to the Durham pit. Stay-down strikers remained underground nearly 30 hours with 62 still inside at sunrise. A conference was sought but management refused talks.

Sydney Durham Colliery Burwood Collliery Durham Pit Mira Lodges Amchils Anyanid

Thermometer report notes brief two show end time

Yesterday’s maximum registered at 725. Minimum for two shows ended by 2:30 am. Temperature details are brief and not fully clear in the fragment.

Police search finds bicycles at Motufily Lethbridge store

Police recover a collection of bicycles from a store at The Terrace in August. A man named Ali appears at the scene claiming machines are his but alterations include new paint and a different front badge. He says the frame tag is missing and guards and saddle have been swapped with others in the yard.

Motufily Lethbridge Howe Ali Mir W Rodda Terrace Ug Bis

Barrier Fliers Here Tomorrow Entertain Visitors

Local club plans visiting flight display at Pirie airport with participants traveling via Parallel shire route. Spetteer Hilt Sera Club secretary Martis Wi Fimes confirms a morning departure from Burrlee and arrival at Pirie for an afternoon inspection and social at the hotel, with return by scheduled evening transport.

Tomer Pirie Glad Pirie Speer Galt Club Mrtis Wi Fimes Spetteer Hilt Sera Club Vintine Party Bate Wutvetainen Lune

Alta Loyalist Group Reports Cable to Melbourne

A terse cablegram from the Australian Laws tenors association was dispatched to Melbourne today expressing dissatisfaction with recent proceedings. The message references internal concerns and calls for clarification from the governing body.

Melbourne Pridsy

Manager defends decision amid lineup change in key match

The Bigs NY Tear manager Justified the lineup shift citing tactical reasons and a prearranged plan with players Swarts and Bromwich. Hopman sent a message explaining the default to avoid foreseeing the contest and to protect strategic interests.

Sehwarts Quist Bromwich Hopman

Doctor seeks legal waver to perform operation

A request has been made to Crown Law in Adelaide for a doctor to be penitent for terminating a child’s pregnancy under humanitarian reasons. The law would deem such action a felony, with heavy penalties, sparking worldwide debate in light of recent Bourne cases in England.

Adelaide Crown A.W. Bouron Lomlon Pir Siven Bourne A. J. Mannan South Australien Mannan England

Melbourne says raids, not invasion, drive rearmament

Brig. Gen Street, Parliament Secretary for Defense, states Australia’s rearmament program targets defense against raids rather than invasion. He notes the policy has been formed with substantial input from experts and officials.

Melbourne Australia Commonwealth Street

Bradman Resting For Remainder Of Tour

Australia’s Bradman will not play cricket for the rest of the tour after hospital examination in London. The injury to his ego is not serious, but a rest is deemed essential for the Australians’ tour.

Australia Associated Press London Bradman

Thick Dust Storm at Broken Hill in Darkness

A dangerous dust storm shrouding Broken Hill left the city in near darkness. Officials discussed defense plans relying on the Royal Navy and Singapore Bay, while Australia prepared for possible air and land threats and evaluated militia strength of 35,000.

Australia Royal Navy Singapore Bay Droken Will

Community notices and hospital reports from local meeting

The report covers new member welcomes at the Young Men's Christian Association and Pine Foolall Association activities, plus multiple hospital updates. Names mentioned include A. E. Vogts P. A. Green J. Ke Nnewn J. McMahon and D. J. Tuting. Wounds include a jaw injury and a left foot injury from pine wood work with surgical care at Pirie Hospital.

A. E. Vogts Young Men Chris~ Nan Association Dent of Management P. A. Green

Broken Hill Proprietary output trimmed in year at 906,762 tons

Melbourne Pridey notes that BHP reduced production by 70 742 tons last year to 906 762 tons total. Newcastle steel capacity hit 1 000 000 tons annually as the Broken Hill mine nears closure in November. The mine’s 33 years yielded 42 279 857 tons mined and 174 509 tons of tolls, with oil, aliver, and other by products tallied. A future shift to large diameter pipes may start at Stewart and Lloyd Aust Ply Ltd with possible new Adelaide venture.

Melbourne Pridey Broken Hill Proprietary Company Tone Harold Dirling Directure Newcastle Broken Hil Wir Stewart and Liopds Aust Ply Adelaide

Carole Lombard Endorses High Tax Stance for Income

The actress Carole Lombard speaks against tax cuts, noting her yearly income of 465000 dollars with 20000 dollars after taxes. She says she is angry about government spending on public improvements and would feel happy with taxes keeping her earnings modest.

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