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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
1
Frail, garbled report notes tailed servier in Calcutta Thurles meeting of European communities across India urging strong action against unrest. The council sees urgent need to act now to prevent dangerous propaganda and institutional agitation from worsening the situation.
Melbourne hearing notes the Law Institute action against Justin Lowe for professional misconduct. Prielsdonhist on Ourekourke Street faces removal from the roll of barristers and solicitors after alleged tallies to no count for client funds. His Honor grants one month to complete ongoing business.
A radio message from the liner Drama reports the Prime Minister’s condition steadily improving. It says his strength is subsiding and he is better, with recovery continuing as the ship sails toward Sydney.
The government seeks resolution to a widespread moral charge linked to waterfront unrest. Ministers meet Premier to urge swift action, urging fair treatment and renewed negotiations with shipowners and workers. Federal efforts faltered. state government considers remaining options to end the dispute and restore order at Port Antotalde.
The Overseas Shipping Representation Association has decided to ration a number of ships bound for the Continent. The move aims to move the first wool clip by sea, ensuring vessels travel with wool cargoes as the transport route. The plan seeks to maintain shipping capabilities while meeting wartime demands.
An accident in a Newastle garage injured three workmen on Thursday. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate multiple injuries and a rushed response. Investigators will review site conditions and safety practices as authorities determine cause and assign accountability.
Quotations for August from the Austrian Mines and Metals Association via the London Metal Exchange list Supper-standard copper 46 16/104 for three months, £49 459/44 spot and forward prices for electrolytics, electrical steel and tin alloys. Also dated forward and spot prices for lead, silver, zinc and other metals with month ahead shipment terms.
Canterbury reports a slow day as England and Australia clash amid heat. Parker and Freeman, earlier omitted from the Test team, struggled as Todd tallied two runs in 75 minutes. The day yielded little scoring with 24 runs in the first hour and persistent crowd barracking as Australian bowlers faced slow play.
In Melbourne on Thursday reports that Woodfull did not reveal any retirement plan in letters to his family. His son W Woodfull noted no hint of retirement despite receiving a letter from him with regular mail. The article suggests retirement speculation based on incomplete statements.
Melbourne reports quote Acting Prime Minister Fenton and Vice President Daly defending Commonwealth resolve against debt repudiation. They insist national honor links to Parliament approval and warn that repudiation would require legal act and royal signature, reinforcing loyalty to the British Empire.
Professor Gregory argues any repudiation of Australia overseas obligations would trigger English bondholders action in Australian courts. He warns such a move could force Memselyox to finance internally and would mark a first instance of British dominion meeting its obligations. Indications suggest the ALP executive may modify sensational anti repudiation stance.
Wednesday marked the anniversary related to Bradman as Allies congratulated him. Cables letters and telegrams arrived while a brewing controversy about his true contributions looms, though no definite action is reported until players return to Australia.
In Melbourne on Thursday Acting Opposition Leader Stanley Areytos condemned calls for debta reprisal as irresponsible. He warned such rhetoric could undermine reform efforts and provoke protests, insisting responsible debate was needed to avoid harming thousands of people.
United Service Winnipeg reports the ninety-eighth annual BMA meeting with delegates toasting “Long life and good health.” Dr Robert Hutchison criticized fad diets and stressed heredity, while Sir James commented on Eugenic societies and lack of birth control. Dr Malcolm Donaldson predicted cancer surgery decline due to radium progress amid divergent views from Sir Sydney Orriske.
London reports indicate discussion of remedies for unemployment and import duties. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald met with Sir Ramsay MacDonald this morning to review approaches. An impending conference may yield statements as Liberals and other parties consider potential alignments.
Ten planes of the Nanking government army reportedly conducted a raid over Peking causing minor damage to property. No casualties were confirmed as Chinese authorities noted limited impact and a response followed.
London reports estimated receipts around £65,000 with three matches remaining. Of this, the Australians’ share is expected to be about £20,000, indicating the tour's financial success as per the Daily Mail.
The mayor outlined a proposal to renovate Pirie’s Children’s Playground amid possible federal grant money. Planned work includes repainting buildings, rebuilding paths, repairs to tennis courts, relocating the zoo, and adding a cricket pitch, with work starting once funds are available.
At a general meeting of the Gax Company a writian warned that high costs may rise if shareholder dividends fall. An amendment moved to cut directors fees to 1000 guineas received near unanimity, reflecting concern over rising costs and shareholder welfare.
The Union steamship Maheno moved from its berth in Victoria Dock under tug control as strong winds pushed it toward the river banks. Masters of other steamers in the dock added moorings to counter the gale and keep vessels secure.
Uniteg Service Milan reports Winifred Spooner, British aviatrix, finished second in the round Italy air race tour. The winner led by about x minutes and 43.60 seconds, with Spooner placing close behind in the tour contest among touring machines.
Grace Eva Cumming of Stepney, aged 16, died at Adelaide Hospital after a collision between a motor car and a tram near St Peter's yesterday. Passenger girl injured. Fifteen year old Forsaith (17) suffered a fractured thigh.
In a shocking mid afternoon crash at the National Air Races in Chicago spectators watched as a plane went down. The ship burst into flame, several persons escaped the heat, and a crew member named Armans was killed in the disaster.
Auckland Municipal Band bandmaster Christopher Smith, renowned in Adelaide where the Municipal Tramways Trust Band performed, was run over today and died from injuries.
Melbourne officials report the prime minister denouncing press assertions about national esteem as inaccurate and threatening censorship. He asserts the federal government will fulfill its obligations, with Budget announcements echoed by Scullin and other ministers. A cabinet gathering in Canberra on Tuesday will appoint additional compensation commissioners.
The Premier said actions at the Premiers Conference would be submitted to Parliament. The Marketing Bill will provide for grower pools for all primary products with committee stage in the Legislative Assembly this morning after a brief sitting. Ballot will be read for the election Tuesday.
In Melbourne a man devised a fake shipment for his employer's money and used a forged letter to persuade the principal’s messenger to leave the funds with him. He spent the funds on trips to Sydney and West Sea, Australia. Charles Young, about 20, was arrested and appeared in City Court. He and accomplic e Toy Tennleney, said to be repaying in installments, were sentenced to 42 months' imprisonment.
From Chartres a series of air crashes during maneuvers of an army regiment left ten dead. One plane burned with five of its six occupants incinerated in a village. A second craft exploded mid air killing four aboard. An officer died when another aircraft struck a hangar during takeoff.
Vacuum Oil Company loads Vacuoline at Port Pirie this weekend for bulk storage. The 500,000 ton petrol and 70,000 gallon kerosene transfer will move from Federal Wharf through pipelines to Solomontown tanks with 1,363,500 gallon capacity. Eight top Vacuum Oil officials are due to arrive, including B Madden general manager S.A., Ghapinsa shipping manager Australia, J A Vanser assistant general manager S.A., J Batchelor branch engineer S.A., J M McKenzie warehouse manager, HB Channan shipping, W Thucock chemist, CA, Bani Fin print engineer, Mila End and Pirle, and R Hankel lock work.
Walter Lindrum set a local record in Colombo defeating top players including champion William Perera with a 6 02 break on his first night. The performance highlighted Lindrum as a superior talent among visiting billiard luminaries.
Short sleeve Vertex Singlets listed as 4 and 6 with dates February 3 and February 6 for today. Event details are sparse but imply team gear or uniform notes tied to upcoming meet.
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