31 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1926
Page
1
Trial proceedings at Goldfields continue as Treifene presents evidence. Clarke confides to Coulter in the bar parlor, recounting what Darpeatd said and seeking guidance.
The Police Bribery Commission marks its fiftieth day as testimony reveals Clarke pressured witnesses to protect accomplices. Coulter, a key witness, refused to be drawn in, while officers accused of taking gold bribes fail to provide decisive statements. Multiple constables testified, and claims of cutting up a victim surface amid denials and muttered threats.
In Sydney Criminal Court Henrietta O Connor, 35, faced murder charges over a baby believed suffocated with a pillow after birth during separation from her husband. She claimed madness and denial of intent, but admitted smothering the child. From Dubbo, she was acquitted and discharged.
In Broken JUN district SROKEN HILL a search for Joan Smith continues as relatives plan a £500 reward for the child’s safe return. Police head a large chase amid kidnapping and possible foul play theories with shafts and digging in likely spots.
An inquest at Aulersfot determined that failure to obtain work and a pet dog’s heat contributed to the death of youth Plumbley. Evidence said he thrust into a cavalry horse head and was later found. the coroner ruled death by his own action during temporary distress.
The commission will run through Christmas with Mr S Blackburn and Judge Mitchell among the participants. Constable Alfred Edwin Knowles testified about his duties at racing and trotting meetings, denying bribe-taking and asserting he reported bookmakers at hotels. He said he twice removed Samuel Lampard, the chief witness against the police, and did not know Hegarty. The hearing continues.
Adelaide Monday: Sir James Grady, Governor of Tasmania, on holiday in Victoria and South Australia, urged Commonwealth Club luncheon attendees to back mining in Tasmania. A member asked about Tattersalls. Grady replied there is another side, then spoke privately about Tattersalls, smiling at the public constraint.
A sensational chase erupted after Kilbain Young was arrested on patrol. Detectives and officers pursued him through city streets as the prisoner halted while a telephone was in use, culminating in Young's capture by the pursuing team.
Over the weekend Pirie recorded 123 points of rain, with outlying areas reaching above 100 points. Good rainfall touched Telowie Wandoan Port Germent and Port Augusta saw 140 points in 24 hours to Saturday night. Rain eased yesterday afternoon after a wet start Saturday morning. Forty two points was the day’s reading.
Gladstone reports one and a half inches of rain from Friday to noon today. The showers are expected to bring wonderful crop growth, though crystals Brook district experienced particularly heavy rainfall.
Port Adelaide watersiders of the Water side Workers Federation faced a prolonged lull with few jobs for three months. Daily gatherings at pickup points drew hundreds seeking work as vessels like the Mures and Iron Master waited for crews. Secretary noted a tentative revival, but current demand remained uncertain.
Melbourne Monday. Mr S M Bruce told a business gathering that referenda proposals stem from two years of government inquiry into Australia’s industrial problems. He denied plans to meddle with the States but urged removal of artificial restrictions so arbitration wages boards or round table conferences could be used. No attack on trades unions was meant.
A verdict for 520 pounds was awarded today to Henrietta and Thomas Williams of Colac for the death of their son Cutford at Camperdown. He earned seven pounds weekly and sent three pounds to his home, the tragedy caused by the collapse of a pole owned by the Electricity Commission.
Arthur Walter aged 56 of Brunswick died after attempting to jump a moving cable tram and suffering a fractured skull. Myrtle Rusden receives a fortnight in gaol for possessing cocaine. Alice Mortlock remanded on a charge of selling the drug to Ausden.
London reports two day Commons session opens this afternoon with MPs ready to back a motion to renew emergency regulations amid miner intimidation in the Midlands. Sir Joynson Hicks leads the proposal while Ramsay MacDonald and Lloyd George are expected to oppose. The Herald argues the Trades Union Council was right to call off the general strike and that the Lemuel memorandum offered miners a settlement, with the delaying workers being the high earners.
The Australias faced Sussex in a resumed test amid brilliant conditions. Ponsford and Woodfull contributed solid scores, with Ponsford 44 and Woodfull 64 as Australia posted a total around 317 before lunch as Grimmett and Tate split batting dismissals.
Melbourne in a Monday cabinet meeting chaired by Premier U Mehl debated testing the validity of a Commonwealth measure. South Australia would also join in going to the High Court, though no advice had been received from Mr. Jag.
The Y M C A annual junior tourney for the Flett Cup, led by R Ferguson of Adelaide with 144 points, continued at Pirie with several events decided at the M U A. Daily results include medieval dice? No. (Note: The source text is garbled. the readable facts cover standings, distances, and names such as Ferguson, Sizer, Pirie, and Adelaide, with events in draughts, throwing, high jump, broad jump, and instrumental recitals.)
In Sydney on Monday no new betting moves emerged for spring events. Metropolitan favorites remained unsettled with Pantheon and Count Cavour leading, followed by Star Stranger, Larkspur, Spearfelt, Mountain Prince, and Resource, while Epsom contenders Amorais Fujfean Aorangi Hoaster Mullabawa Wedding Eve and Quantart stay prominent in the list.
Sydney news item notes Toohey plans to appeal a three months disqualification after J Pirie and W Sizer faced suspension. The report lists jockeys and points for Adelaide and Wellington racing, naming Harold J M Fitzgerald, J Wuillard, N Blake, and others amid team song references and total points around 21.
At 9 30 this morning tennis matches in singles and doubles will be played with players listed from Pirie and Adelaide teams. Evening events include piano and vocal solos and Bible reading. Melbourne dispatch notes an inquest on Evelyn Gooley and a nurse charged with murder.
The Town-planning Association strongly objects to Clapp's proposal to grant leases to private individuals for park sites at Soll Mont and St Kilda Road. The protest targets public space use and zoning implications. The group emphasizes safeguarding greenspaces and municipal oversight.
The Premier Mr Allen stated two workers believed the Filsroy pony races would be postponed for four weeks, with the event now rescheduled in Melbourne.
Paris detectives probe claims that millionaire broker Guyot strangled Marie Heu Jaquel after a secret about his wives deaths. An anonymous letter alleges Mollie Beulaquet learned the secret and threatened police unless Guyot wed her, with Guyot as sole witness to the killings.
London reports Signor Marconi has successfully experimented with a special loud speaker that magnifies voice sound without quality loss. He believes development could allow voice transmission up to twenty miles.
A Sunday blaze in the small village of Burringba gutted five business premises and the post office, causing £14,000 in damage. The Marwithimbah message records the disaster and its financial toll.
George was arrested after a furious night at the stadium following a Saturday incident. The charge involves stealing a motor car connected to Melbourne on Monday.
Forty men from coal mining districts, mostly Soatlall, have arrived on the Drama confident of securing employment in Newcastle. The group travels seeking steady mining work and reports hopeful prospects upon landing.
Heavy rain soaked the Crystal Brook Show Grounds for a Wandearah versus Narridy match. Narridy led early with a goal to Wandearah's 1 4, then trailed 4 to 2 points at halftime. In the third quarter Narridy stood at nil while Wandearah kicked 3 4 goals, with final tallies in the last quarter. Players mentioned include Jacobs Walsh Manders and Darley among others.
Cobham departs this morning for Qodnedatta with a hearty farewell. The pilot expects to reach by about 3 o clock this afternoon as Cobham rises rapidly into a cloud bank. He waves a last goodbye and thanks the cordial welcome, and promises to return one day.
Residents near Pirie watched a large aircraft fly overhead at about 10 50 pm heading south from Adelaide toward Port Pirie. The plane, piloted by Cobham, passed over the harbor area and briefly waved to observers before continuing toward Oodnadatta.
Mr Alan Cobham landed at Oodra datta at five this afternoon and expects to resume flight at nine o clock tomorrow morning.
The Recorder reports the emancipation of the last slaves in Nepal by the Anti-Slavery Office. A total of 57,869 have been freed, with the Maharajah contributing half a lakh to the Dumanilarian work. Sixteen thousand slave-owners agree to free their slaves and accept compensation terms, while breaches of the law could face seven years in prison.
The provided text is highly garbled with missing context and names, preventing a coherent summary. It appears to reference individuals or items with unclear associations and no discernible event or outcome to report in a concise newspaper card.
A damaged OCR fragment lists Heceli A A Peares of Florence street and references a buyer and seller dated 8/2 and 8/4, under unclear company names Wandead and Aton 80pak, with partial street address.
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