13 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1930
Page
1
The fourth round finishes today with Solomontown bowled out for 232 against Railways while Smelters set 273 for Parts to chase. Top standings show Ellendale W4 and Baptists at two down for 48 as Recorder sits at 51 and Imperial 133.
Beuermakers will play Acid Plant as Horsedrivers meet Rednery Melmerance. Refinery maintenance lists include N Ellis F Walls C Lortes P Brighton J Burns Hi Fraser d Worden P Sly J Raftery 9 yaw k Broughton HM Walking. Horsedrivers squad features D Numan Keen Hornlall R Mitchell P Hubby Ay Baan A Davies W Williams I Murphy S Mitchell J Colgera. Boiler shop names F Rabisson 3 Mearns De Horking F Murphy J Falco F Pamientes 1 Thompson Elwely J Reynolds S Walew. Acid Plant players J Howell A Lw Voogh De Webster 1) Gasewell 1N Shurman W Brown A Johanson B McDou gall J Liwyrt G Blades L Biges 7 Greaves aliliyons and yosmus set to oppose the BUM pile MimaErey at 430 4m. The teams include Mallyons Jamieson Love Kan fell McGormick Veale Langsford Telford Seytang Fitggerald-ren fell Pilzgerald
A chaotic listing shows Stonaese versus Genteal My at 2 with other morning fixtures across Arcadias Solly Colts Railway Juniors Youne Imperiale Betd Waterside Plely BOW Sammontown Centrals Portonian Colts Federals Diria South Juniors Smeltere Shore and more. Numerous players and clubs are named across venues, with early times around 40 o'clock and 9.39 am as teams line up at Railway ground, Waterside, High Sefton pitel and Sammontown station ground.
Today nature the Pirte Teale Association schedules A Grade tennis at Isdon Park and St Marks. Matches start at 2.00 with Railwaye versus Hisdon Gold and St Marks against YM. The roster includes players Gollay White Sparow Ikland Turner Doney Collins and many others among both clubs, with several Messrs and Misses named in the lineups.
The Pirie Quoly Club will stage a practice match on the ground tonight, aiming to test team formations and player readiness before upcoming fixtures. Local players from £ 6 de Sletted are expected to participate.
On Monday night the Port Pirie West Homing Society held its dual meeting for the year. Birds were returned to their respective Winters after the trial races. Trophies were awarded to Mrs PT Thomas for the Psycho... Indies race, WW Clark for the Middleton trophy, and other prizes for the Nhil, Stawell and Melbourne events. W Campbell received the club trophy for increased points.
Local amateur swimming club plans a carnival event at Salowntown Beach tomorrow afternoon at 2 with entries from club members and spectators invited.
The Pirle Cycling Club posts handicaps for the eight mile road race to be held today. Riders listed include E Whitehead senior, L Dempsey, O Williams, V Keelan, W Fitzpatrick, Slagey, A Brown, K Synnwit, J Dormer, W Whitehead, J Ullman, J Emale, W Pogden, J Whittard, A Mownsell, Williams, and A Edwards with varied figures such as 40, 50, 11, 307, 1 mit, 4.5, and 1.38 among others.
Amusement note Describes Ted Lewis headlining Everybody Happy at Alhambra Theatre with Warner Bros music act. Highlights his distinctive dance music voice and rising popularity across America. Traces past tours from 1924 to 1026 and engagements at Pawing show Rat Club Johnson tonand Wonder Mippo drome before joining Le Matre's Affairs for summer.
BHA S Excelsior Band and BHAS Band 3 plan a music programme at Beach tomorrow evening at 6 15 with Junior Band joining the seniors Under Mr A Hoge in charge and three additional collectors are needed contact Mr F J Diaws secretary for details to assist.
A man Henry W. Robinson age 60 and wife Lauristina Robinson age 62 were killed by gunfire at their Clyde North farm. Their daughter narrowly escaped, hearing shots and witnessing her mother’s body as two more shots rang out. Police found Robinson’s body with a wound to the head and a weapon in his pocket. The family had long resided in Clyde. authorities note a history of separation from his wife.
The Friday session in Melbourne saw ministers dodge key questions as the unemployment relief bill faced amendments. Debates touched pay rates for palist workers, proposed tribunals and wage boards, and proposed land settlement aid for the unemployed, with votes tight on several motions and amendments.
Pirie swellerad yesterday as the heat intensified with the sun pouring down on residents. The mercury topped the century mark, the hottest day in Pipe this year, followed by a brief warm spell and a drastic cool change bringing three days of rain and lower temperatures. The record for the month was reached yesterday with several days of nearly 100 degrees. The pattern shows warm days returning with sultry humidity and light variable winds.
Frustrating day as Sydney reports The Stofield Shield match between Queensland and New South Wales ended with New South Wales all out for 143. Key figures include Gough and Benstead among NSW batsmen and a varied bowling attack led by Stewart and Hooker for Queensland.
Canberra Friday The Redhill Port Augusta Railway Bill cleared all stages in the House of Representatives. Deputy Leader of the Opposition Mr Gallett called the measure a sham while the Minister for Home Affairs denied arrangements with a major contractor and said tenders would be called. An amendment to cap expenditure at 625000 was defeated 27 to 17.
Adelaide records a 42.4 degree high driven by a hot Friday. The afternoon temperature neared the century mark as the heat persisted through the day with another hot spell expected in the hours ahead.
Canberra Friday reports strong weekly progress in Commonwealth Loan ao60 with daily subscription gains. Totals reach 31,956 subscriptions and 16,213,650 pounds, by Thursday. States vary with New South Wales 6,000@4,562,840 and Victoria 14,704@8,031,720. Major contributors include National Mutual Life Assurance and Liverpool and Globe Insurance among others. Friday advances suggest robust demand, especially Melbourne, as final figures await.
In Canberra an advance on wheat price is proposed under the Wheat Advancement Bill. The guarantee would ensure farmers receive 2 shillings per bushel as soon as wheat arrives at January siding, after deductions. The government would seek a Commonwealth Bank loan to fund the advance.
Commonwealth Meteorologist notes end of November crop conditions show Western Australia likely 50 million bushels but below average in parts. Queensland reports rust damage and thin crops. New South Wales shows fairly satisfactory results with variations. Victoria damage limited to fewer areas, earlier harvest mitigated by favorable yields in many regions.
Sydney based W G W Sheffield team led by captain Kippax with Bradman Jackson Milne Fairfax and others prepared for a Shield contest against South Australia and Victoria. The lineup features Stewart Hooker Love Ghiivers Mint Singlet and several notable players in a tight domestic schedule.
In Havana General C. Machado informed the Urdanist President that he had issued an order suspending constitutional impediments and established effectively a state of martial law due to escalating threats to the republic.
Ottawa reports a discussion next week between Parker Maloney and J H Stover on revising the Australlian policy to favor Canada purchases. Canada currently ships about 14 million in goods to Australia, while Australia buys over 100,000 from Canada, and Stevens aims to shift more Canadian business toward Australia by broadening Canada’s general market access.
The Mayoress announced a Christmas cheer depot would open today at Belham's Buildings Elle Street, operating each afternoon next week from 2 to 5 o'clock. Me Pelhatyhina provided a shop for the committee in charge, and parcels for the cake competition should be left there to support needy people during the Christmas season.
Melbourne reports the Minister for Agriculture Mr Stover will introduce a bill granting government power to acquire the entire wheat crop from distressed farmers next week. Ministers are reticent about the measure but it is understood the plan will enable setting a domestic consumption price higher than world rates to support farmers.
Washington reports Parker Maloney hopes the Ottawa imperial conference yields a general trade framework. He believes wheat buyers and sellers must unite, though he doubts a formal international wheat cartel is yet essential. Maloney notes Australia’s wheat import impacts and Austrian export failures limit Parliament's crop control.
A lighter named Australian Wheat GF loaded with 950 quarters of Australian wheat from Fernwong was caught in a gale near Hull and foundered. Fire crews and salvage teams responded, with concerns over cargo losses and vessel integrity. The incident prompted inquiries into ballast and crew safety measures.
Opposing an application for increased duties on water paints and calesine, A J McConchie for Henry Brooks and Co and Murale and Co told the Tariff Board that there were too many factories trying and failing to sustain the industry in Australia. He argued there is no justification for higher duties as it would raise prices for consumers. Output exceeds demand and rationalization could let Australian producers compete with American products without tariff help. The inquiry was closed.
Adelaide Friday. West Indies trail Australia by 286 runs at stumps in the first Test. Grimmett starred with six wickets for 54 as Bartlett and Grant anchor a 114-run stand after tea, Bartlett scoring 43 and Grant 26. early bursts by Roach and Birkett support a brisk Australian opening spell.
In Adelaide the Municipal Tramway Trust faced a dispute as tramway workers protested and vowed not to return to trams. The Board of Reference advised, but the union said it would not abide, prompting a night-shift meeting and planned action into the following day. The secretary cited jurisdiction issues and noted changes would take time.
Melbourne Friday report to shareholders of the Mt Lyell Mining and Railway Co states directors consider copper may not sustain current prices. The board believes operations can continue to return profit despite uncertain market conditions.
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