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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1926

Page

1

Proprietary v St Mark's in Port Firle Football Fixture

Reading from the Guat round schedule Aene Proprietary and Ann es Proprietary face St Mark's. J McKey is injured and out today while P Days returns to the team. A grader H Tapp leads the side with Doyle Sayner Yandel and others in the squad. Treleavan replaces Clayton and Bronnick is away with Tobin stepping in. Richardson L G and Wade E W complete the team lineup.

J. McKey P. Days H. Tapp Doyle G. Sayner S. Yandel Howard E. ‘Wade W. Allen al. Tapp

B Grade Team Rosters and List of Reserves

A dense listing of squad members across B Grade, Milnes to Pryor, with reserves and high school players named. Includes captains, club roles, and multiple misspelled surnames, offering a snapshot of a broad roster and supporting names.

Northern Areas Association Banquet at Georgetown

Preparations are underway for a lavish premiership banquet at Georgetown on September 9 at 4:30 p.m. A social will follow at 3 p.m., with J. Budge, president of the association, handing over the shield and cups won by the club, who have secured the Northern Areas Football Premiership.

Georgetown J. Budge Arras

Shiftworkers' Association appoints umpire for Monday matches

Delegates of the Shiftworkers' Association met yesterday afternoon to appoint a central umpire for Monday morning matches. Lukeman was chosen after an exhaustive vote, to oversee the Hevers-Warriors memorial fixtures. The meeting also noted the resignation of Hon. Secretary Mr. F. A. Veltet, who agreed to stay until season's end at the delegates' request. Since the association's 1922 formation, J. Clarke and Warriors' centee wing received credit for good performance.

Smetters Ly Sandery Mowers HL Yeatman B. Ih Bemn Lickeman B. Galliford A. L. Zubrichen

Reported player charged at Port Pirie football match

Reported player Mandery faced charges before C. AL Hannan of the Port Pirie Football Association after a August football match tied to Selamontawn and Mark's. The witness could not confirm if Kiet acted, and the name Ellis appeared in connection with the case.

Sandery Selamontawn W. Bilin T. Mark's C. AL Hannan Port Pirie Mandery Une Ellis

Commission Report on unemployment and national insurance

A Melbourne report from the Royal Commission on National Insurance to the Federal Government notes that unemployment is a prevalent factor in some industries and seasons. It urges creation of an unemployment council, national employment bureaux, data collection, and potential unemployment insurance. The document also covers industrial unrest and calls for collaboration with employers, unions, and government bodies.

Melbourne Royal Commission On National Insurance Austraia Australia Isbur Exchanics

Port Pirie Soccerers to Meet Glenelg at Balmoral Goal

A match between Port Pirie combined soccer teams and a Glenelg side will be played at Balmoral Goal this afternoon. Mr W. J. Sweetland arranged the fixture. A smoke social follows the game with an invitation to all interested attendees.

Port Pirie Glenelg Balmoral Sweetland Pirie Davien Hemiry Seymour Oliver Morton Graham Walea Blair Nogera Glark Prayer Nekerves Caleman Wherlook

Coastal Storms Near Nova Scotia Toll Climbs

The loss of the schooner Sadir Knickie and its 22 Nova Scotia crew is believed confirmed by wreckage findings on the Nova Scotia canal. A Dominion patrol cruiser picked up survivors and the disaster raises total coast shipping deaths to 47 in the past fortnight.

United Service Walifax

EditorLetters on Restaurant Worker Wages and Justifications

MERBENT L. BALDOCK objectes to Groont's defence of higher meal charges for boarders and workers. He argues the wage rise was misrepresented as benefiting employees, cites conflicting court testimony, and urges honesty about cost of living increases rather than claiming concessions.

Groont Groom Ducame Port Pirie Recorder Merbent L. Baldock

The Ambulance Controversy in The Recorder August 21

A reader notes a misleading editorial in The Recorder about ambulance service. The letter claims the watchman on duty handled all calls, detailing the process from call to transport, with names and times of a urgent Ellen Street incident and a subsequent hospital transfer.

the Recorder Jetter Ellen Street Tawn Barrett Ambur Nandgal Top Mra Narvey Mowie Barrel

Railway Servants' Fall: Two Workers Jailed Seven Days

Two railway employees with years of service were sentenced to seven days in jail for theft. The men were linked to pilfering items from a goods shed at Speneu.

Melbourne Speneu

GOLDFIELDS TRIAL REMARKABLE STATEMENT HOW WALSH DIED

In Perth a court heard details of the goldfields murder case. Treffens claims he tried to stop a gun from going off and Pitman died instantly while Walsh succumbed after a gunshot severed his jugular. Clarke urged Treffene to stay silent and promised to tidy the scene. Coulter refused involvement. Witnesses from the district waited outside.

Perth Treffens Pitman Welsh Waynes William Coulter Phillip Preffene John Walsh Kalgdorlig Treffeny Haynes Boulder Phil Ron Treftene Walsh Clarky Trefene Treffene Clarke Coulter

Tragedy in Sydney Milk Cart Collision

Three young men in a car struck a stationary milk cart at dawn near the showground. The cart shaft pierced the car driver Job Gashler of Mundewick, 28, who died instantly. companions Thomas Peatherstone, 19, and William Klein, 18, of Coogee, escaped with minor injuries. Cassileo turned corner and failed to warn. milk cart wrecked and horse was injured.

Sydney Mie Noyal Showground Gashler Mundwick Thomas Peatherstone Willian Klein Cassileo

Is It Foul Play In Joan Smith Missing Case

Suspicion of foul play surrounds the Tuesday disappearance of six year old Joan Smith from Poolamacca Station. A black tracker claims large tracks were made at the same time as the missing girl. A handkerchief bearing the name was found near a deserted homestead. An aeroplane and many locals search the area as shops close for workers to join the hunt.

Jhoken Hill Joan Smith Poolamacca Sil Svemiler Pootamacca Soe Broken Hill

Attack the Police at St Helen's Rally in London

In London at St Helen's a 2000 strong crowd of strikers clashed with police. Initial volleys were ignored by officers, then baton charges followed. The disorder continued as stones flew and mounted constables dispersed demonstrators for miles, ending the protest.

Recorder London St. Helen's

Howey Killed In Boulogne Speed Trials Crash

Captain R B Howey, Australian racer, died when his eight cylinder Balloting crashed during a Boulogne speed trial. Seven injured, two fatally. spectators hit as car somersaulted and shattered on impact. Howey had won the Gold Cup at Brooklands and Easter Gold Star.

United Service London R. B. Howey Boulogne Howey Trooney J. C. Segrave Major - le- Braye Sunbeam Brooklands Ife

Automative Warfare: Pilotless Bombers May Reshape War

A Daily News report warns of pilotless aeroplanes carrying one ton of explosive that could threaten battleships and dockyards. Such machines would rival fast planes in speed and outrun defenses, rendering ordinary barrage fire largely ineffective. Torpedo boat attacks may also be controlled by wireless in future warfare.

London Rad

French hydroplane bursts into flames in mid-air

Cherbourg correspondent reports a French hydroplane carrying four young naval officers burst into flames at six thousand feet. Two crew members crawled from the wings, fought the blaze with extinguishers for four minutes as the plane descended, then landed on the water still aflame, with all crew uninjured.

United Service London Cherbourg France Daily News Dames

Nosy Speedsters Speed Demands Police Action

London magistrates and police warn that young motor cyclists riding with girlfriends as pillion riders are among the worst speed offenders. Fatalities rise on British roads as experts debate whether roads, tracks, or machines cause the danger. Alderman Jacobs urges aggressive policing of nosey drivers with fast young partners.

the Recorder London Swank Jacobs

Mystery of Peggy Scott Death Ties to Rudolph Valentino

United Service reports Miss Peggy Scat a 27 year old actress found dead in her West End flat. Police recovered autographed items and letters from Rudolph Valentino. The Daily News notes Scott, a South African, sought Valentino’s attention and had followed him from London to Biarritz seeking an introduction.

United Service London Daily Mirror Peggy Scat Bee West End Rudolph Valentine Daily News Scott Miss Scott Valentine Biarrits

Salvaging the Seagull Sold After Wreck Near Newcastle

The small steamer Seagull wrecked near Newcastle last Saturday has been sold for salvage for 23. The vessel was valued at £3900 and contained 17,000 super feet of timber, purchased for twenty bhilllaga.

Sydney Newcastle

Lonely Newsvendor Dies After Street Accident

Arthur James Aveling an elderly newsvendor of about 60 died after an accident in Hindley street Adelaide Wednesday night. He collided with a motor car driven by F Whitacker of Stepney at 8 30 pm and sustained a fractured skull and other injuries. He had sold papers in Adelaide for about 40 years and left no known relatives in the state. He was called Arthur James and Arbie Avelloy and was believed single.

Adelaide Arthur James Aveling Newavendor Adelaide Hospital Mindsey Street F. Whitacker Stepney Hindley’ Street Adoni Arthur James Arbie Avelloy

Seagull Seaplanes Delayed After Styx Landing Crash

In Rockhampton on Friday three Seagull seaplanes reached Styx at 12 30 p m. One aircraft had an open landing and burst to pieces with oars bent, delaying the machine for a week. The other two continued their survey of the Great Barrier Reef.

Rockhampton Styx

Segrave Sets World Motor Record at Boulogne

Major J. O. Segrave set a world motor record at Boulogne covering 34 miles, achieving speeds around 456 miles per hour. The event, reported by London press, highlights Segrave as one of the era’s most daring drivers amid recent high speed claims and competing records.

United Service London Thursby J. O. Segrave Boulogne Major Segrave

Two In A Day On River Collier Incident Involving Vessels

Yesterday morning a collision occurred while a collier named Ivor Monarch swung to the basin and accidentally sent a valuable item to the river bottom. Later, the Dilkera sailing near Wallaroo narrowly missed a ketch and splintered a post at the wharf as a tug assisted, with no further injuries reported.

Ivor Monarch Janel Wallaroo As Ware

Woman Rescued From Death by Own Action in Adelaide

Report from Adelaide describes Irene Maddern saved from a suicide attempt in Hindmarsh by a passerby about 8:30 pm. The individual, named William, intervened at a location near Totrene, preventing a fatal outcome and ensuring her safety.

Voma Adelaide Fridey Dorig Irene Maddern Hindmarsh Totrene Willian Shugs Iaberer

Joyland Amusements Draw crowds at Goovers Openair Theater

Joyland continues its third week of nightly shows in the Gooves Openair Theater. The new novelty act titled true to remark draws praise as a chocolate colored novelty area with dart games and other entertainments. Patrons report steady attendance and local reception remains strong.

Joyland Seour Pirie

Seamen's Union Registration Approved in Australia

The Industrial Commissioner announced plans to admit the New South Wales branch of the Seamen's Union to registration on condition of a £300 bond and adherence to any awards under the Industrial Arbitration Act. The decision follows appeals after earlier refusals amid waterfront unrest and accusations of job control. The commissioner noted broader labor tensions and stressed compliance with existing awards before final approval.

Sydney A.B. Phillington Auth Wales Seituuu Valen Piddington App Conatal Li New South Wales Seamen's Union Seara Evanion

Artistic Italian marble monument at Pirle Cemetery

Visitors yesterday admired a marble monument above the grave of A. Porcelli in Pirle, crafted by an Italian master from Carrara. The five foot statue depicts the rock of ages with an angel clinging to a rocky cross, mounted on a Malian marble base with inlaid inscription and verse, completed by W. Darby and Son of Adelaide for Porcelli.

Pirle A. Poreslli Porcelli Mesira W. Darby Adelaide Carrara Massa Italy Uefamons le Broveht Ught Lange Slabu Atea Turdou Duchy and Sea Artiateaty

Bilp Company Shareholders Meet Highlights Costs and Debates

The Bilp Company shareholders meeting reviewed depreciation needs, wage comparisons, and the impact of overseas competition on steel production. Directors noted high metal prices, profits from abroad, and the arbitration award while emphasizing the plant’s creditable performance yet overall overseas pressure on margins.

McKay Uniematon Australia Loweret Eeiace Pacers Orange Vu ‘Bulike Steel Works Balanca Passea

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aene, Proprietary v St. Mark's Annes Proprietary St Mark's Port Firle Football Associ Aon Se Ntt Soren YO BF Slary M. Doyte J. Walker J. Hobcroft J. Clarke X Scott J. Leverington T. Johanson A Anierson W. Campbell Ce Fies L. Warren M. McLean P. ‘M. Gandery J. Witsebjebe W. Walters H. Palmer Se West Marks G. Ferguson Altwesier P. Fitzgerald J. Glenn N. Bishop * McQueen Schulze C. Cavenett L. Jeffery J. Evely A. Glenn Y Lacey N Jeffery J Nadebaum L Pete A. Butterick L. Mount Mount H. Parham McEolee Reveryes W. ‘White Holimantown Pryor Eres James Gait - Me Urlepin Weridge M. Blowes Gritiien C. Cunningham Hk, Summers J. Sharp A. Jeffery R. Carter Oxford F. Stevens, Jr Lavenett Sard W., Pryor Q. Smith J. Blowes Mummery Northern Areas Association Shiftworkers’ Association Luneman Uepirg Sampson Commission Australian Council W. Ellis Avi Jence AOL Ellie Wim Wne Mr. Sandery Hine Solomontown Jeniensy Wine Sandory Thad Sampéor Hannan Saunbery Port Pine Nova Scotia Ambulang Ivy Goldfields Power of Valentino Lonely Newsvendor Dilkera Strikes Keto Joyland’s Attractions Seamen’s Union MR. Piddington Omitioal Bond Deine BILP Company
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