28 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1931
Page
1
Shell Radio Danes at the Parish Hall Saturday evening to raise funds for the Children's Playground. Decorations by Mr Frank Parkinson and greenery donations sought. event runs four hours from 8 o'clock with old and new style dances, masques, and novelties. A bumper turnout is hoped, with space to be opened if needed.
Rainfall in Port Pirie registered nineteen points in four hours and wet catchments persisted. The town council debates dog registration and wharf conditions, while the Crystal Brook Agricultural Show prepares entries and a large Adelaide Show excursion timetable is announced.
Severe Murray River flood reports from Pompoola Long Island Swanport and Mypolonga describe rising banks and critical seepage as winds shift southwest. Settlers reinforce banks with sandbags, 250 government workers assist efforts, 20 plus men pilot boats and fetch supplies while communities brace for peak flood levels and possible prolonged inundation.
A political column reports Labour critics asserting Prime Minister MacDonald cannot adhere to fundamentals and will face opposition from Conservatives and Liberals. It notes the Home Office foregoes bankers and accuses MacDonald of betraying vital principles in the present crisis. The piece praises MacDonald for staying focused on national interests over party bias.
The article describes large scale conversions of Victorian Trustee companies in the Non-Version Loan, with totals reaching £164,405,126 in Commonwealth bonds and £98,037,799 in State bonds. Prime Minister and Federal Treasurer urge bondholders to convert, noting voluntary participation and risks to national rehabilitation if acceptance is low.
Melbourne report details a fatal shooting linked to a quarrel that erupted after a boxing wager at Bendigo. Witnesses describe the confrontation on a quayside where a revolver was fired, killing William Doig as he slept in Seaford. Jury addresses and adjournment followed.
In Mannum two men testified at the inquest into Myrtle Agnes Wachtel’s death. Rudolph Wachtel described Florold Douglas Wackels’ claim of dreaming he had killed someone four days before the shooting. Rudolph and Alexander Wachtel recounted struggles with Nickels who fired, grazing Rudolph and injuring him as the brothers overpowered Nickels, who was committed for trial.
At the Victorian Grazier Association annual meeting MP G. Dalzjus Kelly warned of rising wool output reaching 2,932,500 bales. He urged further production cuts and reduced internal transport costs to keep wool from being overtaxed. Despite bleak prospects for 1935 32 the speaker backed long term industry recovery and continued role as Australia’s mainstay.
The Hudsons Bay Company will supply the Eskimo with a new volume in their language to replace a few ermine skins. The Eskimo Bible will be joined by The Eskimo Book of Knowledge, aiming to prepare them for Westernisation with clear Eskimo expression by George Binney and translator Reverend W. W. Perrett.
An inquiry into the town's assessment method reveals a split over unimproved land value and a rental value system. Some council members oppose the latter, while the body loses faith in the current unimproved land value approach. A definite decision by October is hoped as a committee investigates and reports back.
London Thursday reports warn Labourites of a factional split threatening the party's unity. The Daily Ex rems notes plans to undermine the administration while urging individual accountability. The Telegraph cites discord after union meetings, with moderates denounced and calls for higher spending and taxes intensifying.
The Miners Union Executive, controlling 45 House of Commons members by Thursday in London, adopted a resolution to unanimously support the Labor Party Executive and Trade Union Counsels opposition to the new Government. Several Liberals are reported dubious about the proposed 10 percent dole cut, delaying decision until Mr McDonald sets out a further statement.
In Berlin a dying man allegedly carved a saint’s name on paper with nine doge dipped in ink. The victim, a merchant named Schwartz from Nieuwseid, died after a quarrel over 100 marks following a failed lawyer visit. Schwartz was shot twice. a laborer found the incriminating name beside the body.
The North Queensland Racing Association denies calls to show cause to Kuradai connections after a Brisbane inquiry into an allegation that the racehorse tied at country meetings as Wood King. Kuradai was disqualified for two years in July 1980.
Interested amateurs flocked to The Reformer office for four seed trombone packets imported from Italy. About 40 packets were given out before midday, and a second batch of 50 packets was arranged as demand surged. A few dozen remain available for pickup today at the office.
Report from Calcutta notes flood conditions in Assam and Bengal despite high hoonwater levels. Government officials tour affected districts, distributing relief and arranging road networks for volunteers and affected residents.
A Japanese disaster report states forty are confirmed dead and seventy are missing after a powerful cyclone hit near Kobe. Rescue teams search wreckage as officials warn of continuing danger from afterstorms and rising tides.
A deputation of tramwaymen urged the Minister for Local Government to rethink wage reductions and rationing. The exchange grew heated but ended with a promise to meet the Transport Trust to discuss the dispute.
Detectives arrested a man sought for weeks in connection with a May 24 shooting in Seaford. William Doig, 35, was a victim. The trial of two men for murder began today as Charles Davidson appeared at the city court and a related murder charge was formally withdrawn.
Two Adelaide officers from the 27th Battalion died in separate incidents. Walter Gordon Parker, injured by a motor vehicle while returning from Glenelg, died after being transported to Adelaide for treatment. The second officer, Captain Twining, died in Keswick Drill Hall after a gas leak triggered a fatal accident. A funeral arrangement was discussed, but communication attempts and a messenger revealed the dire situation.
Pitt W. Broadbent's aircraft was extricated from mud in the Styx River near Toland and arrived in Sydney undamaged. The airman said the plane will be overhauled and Wiel Brosdber will attempt another flight from Australia.
Melbourne observers report a cool reception for Federal Treasurer EB Theodore on arrival. He said he would not discuss the case, preferring to return to work, after addressing a federal executive council meeting.
Melbourne report of a motorcycle collision near Gaufield Railway Station left brothers Charney and George Carlos injured. Charney died at once after being thrown to the road. George suffered injuries described as Mead salaries in the accident morning.
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