17 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1938
Page
1
Fishermen in their own area theatre argue before a minister about a woman shot in the venue. They explain their problem and seek answers. The protest highlights safety and management concerns at the theatre.
Pirie Amateur Fishermen's Association pressed Minister of Agriculture A P Biesing at Yacht Chub sheds for limits on dragnet use. Debate centered on area restrictions from Mangrove Point to Ward's Spit and a five dozen boat limit for amateurs to protect livelihoods. The minister promised consideration, noting the need to balance amateur interests with professional fishing.
The debate centers on professional versus amateur fishing with the dragnet. J Kimbley criticizes the dragnet as a Fisheries Department weapon, asserting it harms the industry and buffers amateurs from lawful catches. Officials cite department records amid appeals to halt indiscriminate net use and protect fish stocks. In Brisbane, a separate incident reports a theatre shooting where Dorothy Coffin was wounded while a film played, police detaining a suspect.
Friday in Melbourne Sir Claude Reading chairman of Commonwealth Bank investors said the bank lodged a cash subscription of 26 million to the conversion of maturing loans. The bank reported the loan issue fully subscribed as part of the conversion process.
An inmate alias Alfred James Constantine, aged about, serving a term for horsebreaking, died by suicide in Penkridge Gaol. He hanged himself with a towel at his bedding grating, as two towels were found tied.
A discussion centers on why a professional sherman cannot rely on the tae year round and how to safeguard breeding grounds. Mr Stacey thanks the Minister for helpful talks as Mr Norris and others push for a closed area and practical proposals before Hebinet.
Adelaide Friday report states promoters of legal placed horse betting cards used their own printing press. Assistant Police Prosecutor said they tracked down the first principal in the large operation. Thomas Hayes of Leslie Street Woodite Pack pleaded guilty to using premises for gaming and was fined £100.
The Vittielan doubles champions were Quist and Bromwich defeating Urewford and Bennett 25 6 3. The men's event ended 79 6 3 25 6 3 in a tiebreaking scoreline. The women's doubles saw Coyne and D Stevenson lose to Wynne in a tight final.
Wakefield by election results show McHugh Labor candidate’s lead growing after Australian party preferences. Butler’s defeat confirmed as United Australia Party support dropped, final counts place McHugh ahead by 5 678 votes after late preference distribution from Beltana boxes.
Yesterday Pirie saw a dramatic temperature rise with the mercury surpassing 100 degrees after a low of 70 degrees. Forecasters warned of continued heat as heatwave conditions persisted across the region.
Veriday Harry Bearce, 24, a carrier from Wilcannia New South Wales, was committed for trial on manslaughter charges after the inquest into the Main North road crash at Gepp's Cross on November 30 which killed four men. Witnesses described the collision involving a truck driven by Scarce, the intoxication of occupants, and actions leading to the fatal impact, with testimony detailing drinks and driving behavior prior to the crash.
Joh McMahon winner of The Recorder Flying Scholarship has been accepted for the Royal Australian Air Force. He reports January 16 at Point Cook to begin cadet officer training. McMahon, 21, earlier earned a win day and previously flew as a passenger with Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. He is employed at the South Australian Harbors Board and plays for St. Mark's Football Club.
Instructions issued to Lieut A J Caddy to form a new sabre troop in Pirie under the recruiting plan. The unit will have 25 ranks plus an add-on to the Light Horse Machine Gun section. Training will begin with a fortnight at camp end February. Recruits need not be skilled horsemen as riding instruction will be provided.
Yesterday's maximum reached 103 with a two hour minimum ending at 2:30 am, 70. A north wind made conditions feel uncomfortable. Adelaide registered a temperature of 18.3 degrees.
The request shows a 1930s era clerical appointment with figures including Fritts and Metabe and mentions Port Augusta, consecration in February and education at Eprinewondt and St Patrick's Galley. It cites ordination in 1935 and links to Port MacQuarie and Lismore, though the text is garbled.
South Australian farmers supply new crop wheat more freely while shipments arrive at chief ports. Adelaide dealer reports business quiet with new crop at 23 shillings and 2 pence, old crop unchanged at 2 shillings 4 pence per bushel.
In Adelaide Oval Shield match South Australia bat first and ride Bradman’s patient century and Badcock’s support to 232 at tea. NSW bowling struggles as Whitington, James, Mowe and O'Reilly contributed small resistances amid a dominant SA innings. Sundries list shows Bowler figures including 0 for 46 and 0 for 98.
The report details a cricket innings with Victoria facing Queensland as Brown scores one and Fleetwood Smith, McCormick, and others contribute. It notes dismissals, runs, and bowling figures including Ellis, Cook, Dizon, Chelst, and Fallon.
At 2 am a heavy motor truck smashed through the front wall of a Melbourne house. Walter Wilson of Auburn rushed to the living room and found the front portion of the van intruding inside. The vehicle, owned by Richmond Abattoirs, had veered off course, wrecking a solid table and hurling furniture across the room.
A severe earthquake was felt from Palmerston South to Gisborne and Wellington last night causing alarm and tremors. In Palmerston North the disturbance was severe and some damage was reported while no panic ensued overall.
A fierce blaze swept Scully West Manufacturing Company, owned by Mr TE Ballantyne of Lyons Parade Forestville. Fueled by four strong winds, the fire destroyed the factory near the Brighton railway line, with adjacent plants saved from spreading as flames were contained.
Lead prices rise with spot and forward quotes noted for soft lead and electrolytic bars. Copper and tin show gains led by spot and three month contracts while silver and gold edge lower with cash and forward quotes reported for the London market Friday.
Bruce Holdsworth of Three Chain and Solomontown suffered a forehead gash when his bicycle collided with a motor car at the Mary-Elie and Ellen Streets intersection. He was driven to Pirie Hospital in a private car after an ambulance was unavailable. Stan Zubrinich, who was assisting Holdsworth, escaped injury.
Two motor vehicles collided at the intersection of Tenth and Ninth streets, Pirie West, last night. Both vehicles were damaged but no one was hurt. Mr M Scarman, driving west on Tenth, collided with Mrs F Green from The Terrace as she emerged from Nimh Street.
The roll lists 18 new infantry recruits alongside totals: 131 enlisted, 18 approved by a doctor with attestation, and 34 to undergo medical insamination. Yesterday several others were enlisted, including R. Stanger and L. H. Wilson among the names read at the ramp ceremony.
An ironworker in a caking shed at St Choeaman was struck by a falling steel bar on the head. He received treatment at Pirie Hospital where two stitches were inserted before being discharged to return home.
Dr G K Williams assistant general superintendent at the Smelters starts a month long holiday today and will spend it in Sydney. Waller Lindrum world champion billiardist arrived in Pine from Broken Hill yesterday afternoon and will drive to Adelaide this afternoon. Mr W Argent injured at Baltic Wharf is improving in Pirie Hospital. Mrs Reichelt celebrated her son’s twenty first birthday at Esmond Road Branford Street Solomontown. Airmail passengers Adelaide Whyalla service listed by L C Mendy Pirie agent for MacRobertson Miller Airlines for Adelaide to Whyalla and Whyalla to Pirie.
An urgent call goes to Port Pirie residents to unite for the establishment of munition works. Mayor to host a public meeting Monday at 7 45 pm in the town hall as officials press for government consideration and local support for an industrial development.
Mr Badman says a 1/6 weekly bread rise from the Dour tax would not badly hit households, suggesting charity could offset five pounds. He questions claims by Mrs Allen and Housewives' Association leader about wheat bounty funding and notes average consumption and family size to argue the extra cost would be under one shilling per week.
A proclamation tonight fixed flour at 12 40 per ton in Sydney metropolitan area following Canberra action of 5 7 6 per ton. Tax reductions cut the price by 7 6 to 10s per ton, while bread price was expected to adjust accordingly.
Pike Traders' Association urges broad representation for a public meeting on munition works and a standard gauge railway to Broken Hill. Secretaries A Cockington sends 410 letters to traders and 16 other organisations, with Mayor Hix calling the gathering to back the association's agenda.
Mr. I. L. Forgan notes that the embankment along the channel has extended side to side. Full completion expected after a busy finishing effort tomorrow morning with many workers anticipated.
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