17 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1928
Page
1
London reports Buckingham Palace noting a temporary setback in the king's health but cites several hours of sleep a steady pulse and slight local improvement as a hopeful sign. Medical advisers have been augmented as the long illness continues with cautious optimism and routine updates from palace sources.
London reports doctors hopeful as the King’s pulse steadies and sleep returns, with radiology experts introducing Ray therapy. Princess Mary cancels Windsor engagement to stay at the Palace with the Queen and Prince of Wales, as the public and children send charity support and prayers for the monarch’s recovery.
London reports sailings halted as the White Star liner Celtic ran aground near Queenstown. Salvage boats swung davits. passengers disembarked to shore while crews battled a protracted recovery. Meanwhile King George V's health shows slight improvement with observers hopeful for a two to three day convalescence. Poems from Japan and sympathy from the United States accompany daily briefings on the monarch's condition.
Sydney crowds packed The Sydney Cricket Ground as England resumed in the second Test after rain breaks. Hobbs and Sutcliffe steadied England to 113 for 2, with Grimmett and Geary taking early wickets. Australia reached 253 all out in 301 minutes. Hobbs top scored with 41 not out for England while Luke?
In Oslo on Saturday a solemn national ceremony honored the late Captain Roald Amundsen. Flags flew at masthead then half-mast for two hours, bells tolled, and officials gathered as a special military mission from Italy handed over the Commemoration Medal. Government and foreign messages mourned Amundsen and Major Guilbaud, part of the 1928 air search for the missing Italia expedition crew.
A deputation led by af ffie Kawa Couns ail and the Traders' Association met with Melody Green in Bark Pirie to press urgent action for increased water supply amid a severe shortage. Officials unofficially indicate a plan to urge immediate government measures to relieve the dry spell and bolster water to the town.
A fund drive at the Hotelier Askomaton forms a £10 gift to purchase a wireless set for the Hort Pirie Hospital. Secretary T. P. Miller notes the device would ease convalescent patients' news access, hoping the public supports the appeal and recognition.
Donations to the Asylum Norman Lade central Methodist Mission Christmas fund total £4 17 0 from Mrs Burgoyne and other donors, with further contributions accepted at the church or post box 68. The money supports distressed families in Pirie.
The Soviet Central Executive approved a budget of 7.731 billion roubles and advanced measures for a promised 30 percent crop increase over the next six years. In Moscow, M. Krol, former president of the Food Workers' Union, spoke against current policy and Trotsky's faction, but was shouted down.
A vivid preview states this will be a fight to a finish with key figures discussing a high stakes event. The report mentions a conference amid a push by a major financier to back a broad project. It highlights national attention on a leading cancer specialist and prominent regional figures.
Four children killed in Melbourne crossing W Sonington Water Kall area when struck by a motor car. Victims were axed six jeers and knocked down. one died at the hospital from head injuries.
A motor car driven by Air Albert Asher collided with a taxi on Collin Street. Occupants of the motor were thrown onto the roadway. Injured include Albert Miller aged 9 with lacerations, Alice Miller with shock, Kenneth Willer with a fractured skull, Charles Prickett aged 54 with a knee injury and shock, Annie Senet aged 58 with shock, and two small boys. The car was badly damaged.
Sunday reports say Wing Commander W P Sandford of the Royal Australian Air Force returning to Sydney to visit his mother at Eastwood was in a car crash near Menindee Road. He sustained internal injuries and died at Wangaratta hospital after being rushed there by a farmer.
Sydney reports the arrival of a rider who completed a 12,000 mile circuit around Australia by motor cycle. He passed through Melbourne Adelaide Darwin Newcastle and Sydney declaring he is the only motor cyclist to have ridden around the continent.
London service commission examiners report results for 930 girls. Shorthand dictated tests from 60 to 60 minutes. many failed to complete. Marks ranged around Ave points. Arithmetic papers saw 41 candidates achieving passing marks.
A generous wartime gift is offered in recognition of the safe homecoming of Abel Lethbridge, an officer in the Prince of Wales Vussars. With his wife, he contributes £19000 to the Lord Provost of Aymeny for the relief of Loewy distressed trees.
Pitea Servine reports the worst Christmas market in 40 years with low demand. Trade decline causes employment fears and cancellations of several key functions in London and northern England amid bleak spirits and economic strain.
Missed or garbled text notes Plymouth cans and delivery to Pirie purchasers. Mentions Mr MoM Wt Middleton and Pirie avalos accompanying a trip to Adelaide on Friday night with four Uetvers, and Saturday night striving Tris new Plymowtha from the city for deliveries. Public view of une MoevsEie street showenan all day prior to distribution to local news owners Lomarow.
Attendance at the second Test was a world record with 67,456 through the turnstiles and gate receipts of £6,206. The match featured heavy spectator turnout despite rain delays and various on field incidents, with Australia and England players contributing notable innings and attempts to chase totals before play was interrupted by weather.
Cloncurry reports typhoid measures after two deaths in a town household. Authorities warn the outbreak may spread before water tests clear the system. One person remains in hospital as officials review treatment and staff changes.
Pulte serves the municipality in a report from Sout Australia with a missing bank draft valued at £1000. Police inquiries mounted as Homburg attorney Lieserah travels, and a suspect’s luggage reveals the draft during a journey to London.
A fierce grass fire swept through a Melbourne suburb today near Glen Thorn, threatening several houses despite water shortages. Fire brigade workers and about 100 citizens helped contain the blaze as fences were damaged and authorities battled the flames in the gate links estate.
Moscow reports a decree limiting Christmas decorations in state and cooperative shops as anti Christmas campaign continues. The Ukrainian Red Cross opens depots feeding over 4,000 children in the drought stricken area. Hunger forecasts suggest food aid will extend until harvest time in 1929.
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