09 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
1
In the House today Minister of Defence HV Thorby said he could not agree to open an investigation into the Hawker Demon aeroplane accidents despite calls from members.
The article reports a railway house theft near Quinina in northeast South Australia involving three men and references a wider investigation. It mentions police actions, assessments of the case, and ongoing inquiries as authorities pursue leads and identify suspects.
Tangled drafting and unclear terms mark the latest trade meeting as negotiators from several groups struggle to reach consensus. Delegates emphasize mutual benefits while signaling potential concessions on tariffs and subsidies.
A string of cockpit accidents involving Hawker Demon fighters is being reviewed in Melbourne. Officals push to determine structural faults and pilot errors after a week of incidents. The inquiry proceeds in camera with air force officers and observers present as investigations unfold.
Reported in Shanghai Chiang Kai-shek fled Nanking early today by air pursued by Japanese planes. He outdistanced them with help from Australian guards and a party including Mme. Chiang Kai-shek. Japanese forces bombed Nanking as part of a planned assault while Chinese troops withdrew. The main thrust was expected on the eastern front with simultaneous attacks on northern and western gates.
The report notes foreigners and locals in the area as signs of goodwill despite threats of massacre. It cites ongoing injuries and hospital care, with individuals such as Mr. L. Roberts and others from Pirie Hospital referenced for rail accident and medical recovery.
An application filed in Nice on behalf of 13 Turkish princes and princesses seeks an account of Osman dynasty possessions from Prince Abdul Medjid, former Caliph. The case was adjourned to January as allegations include unbanked funds and shares and a plan to pursue estates through actions in Australia and Perth. Household arrangements involve Mrs Howard and connections to Dave Howard, an English saxophonist, with a power of attorney to manage negotiations.
A treatment operation begins at the Broken Will Broken Hill Proprietary Company slime dumps with 50 workers across three shifts. Manager Mr Kranz says the project will run over two to two and a half years as adjustments were completed before starting last Friday. Wainwright’s son, Mr Wwainwright, leads the new plant management at the Proprietary mine.
Police investigating the death of Dorothy May Everett at Broughton Church of England School for boys in Newcastle say a dental examination may identify the marks on her body. An examiner from the university is willing to compare teeth with the wounds, while detectives pursue all leads. Authorities insist the inquiry remains open and no suspect is named.
Victorian selection in Melbourne dropped Hans Ebeling the state captain for the past three years from the Sheffield Shield squad to play Queensland on December 17. The team lists Rigg Fleetwood-Soulth, Lee Sievers, Gregors, Pearsim, McCormick, Ledward, Sides, Hassett, Bromley, and 12th man. Ebeling a top new-ball bowler and former Test traveler to England, was widely praised before the omission.
Two accidents occurred within yards on Franklin Street, City, today near Windsor Castle Hotel. A motor lorry and a car clash followed by a second crash after the first incident left multiple injuries and disrupted traffic as officers attended the Windsor Lary Hotel area. The driver missing from the lorry and several named locals were involved in the chaotic scene. The Windsor Hotel and nearby Gocee Rast terraces figures are cited among the events. Police and bystanders described the sequence as a chain reaction beginning with the first mishap.
A police report outlines alleged theft involving a suspect linked to a woman in nearby Vireo buildings. The accuser says the suspect asked the woman to reveal location and privacy details, then fled. Court proceedings and witness testimonies are expected to continue, with further details due.
Adelaide reports one change in the South Australian side for the Sheffield Shield clash with New South Wales starting December 17. W Richardson has retired and RS Whitington takes his place with Leak named twelfth man. The lineup lists Bradman as captain with Waits Walker Ward Williams Badcock Grinanett Whitington Cotten Hamenes and Leak, plus Robinson.
Yesterday’s top reading reached 733 with a 24 hour minimum ending at 820 am and a low of 58.
London metal market reports show cautious trading as prices drift with mixed demand indicators. Traders monitor Hull, Birmingham and Bay area shifts while currency effects and shipping costs weigh on daily quotes.
Readable text mentions victories and players but is largely garbled with unreadable segments. no coherent event, date, team, or outcome can be established from the fragment.
In Pirie Court five youths charged with damaging a Memorial Park seat faced withdrawal and dismissal after a magistrate’s remarks. Two others pleaded guilty and were fined £2 each. Constable Brooks testified details of the November 26 incident at the Federal Hotel verandah and the damaged seat.
In a Trades and Labor investigation, His Honor questions whether Constable Brooks’s testimony aligns with prior statements. Defendants may seek blame exoneration or plea reductions while some witnesses offered to testify about which parties were responsible for the damage. The court noted no fully satisfactory reason to withdraw informations.
In Pirie Tamworth magistrate dismissed charges against three youths over a seat incident while two others admitted guilt. The court found the seated youths' testimony inconsistent with Constable Brooks and gave leniency, while the two admitting guilt were fined £2 plus 10 shillings costs and £5 damages. The magistrate warned youths to respect council property and avoid older company.
Public debate rises as officials consider boosting maternity grants amid mixed support from health groups. Details remain unclear as legislators weigh funding, eligibility, and impact on services for mothers and infants.
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