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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 18, 1928

Page

1

Hammond's double century anchors Australian innings in Sydney

In a high tempo Sydney Test day, Hammond's 203 anchored Australia as England's bowlers bore the brunt. Hendren, Blackie, and Chapman contributed amidst rapid scoring with strong fielding by Australia, while Hendry and Nothling faced the bowling pressure. Attendance reached 92,016 with receipts of £3,247.

Sydney Muntay Haroud Bol Andy Engshnunn Vna Tegt Oijeh Sydney Parvat ‘Grond Jardine Ne Omy Blarkle Nendren Hendren Blacklyft Nothling Hammond Oth Hatamen Australiamy Andrews Bradman Grimmett Notter Hendry Eixty Chapman Blackie Hyder Tex Ryder Lawvool Hotmind Mendren Honky G. B. Fry Os. Jackson Australia Hichardson Oldeld

London Sport Commentary Calls for Umpire Decision Review

In the London Sunday edition a writer from The Daily News urges a revision of a decision by the umpire after Rippix was ruled out. The piece praises the Enalidhmen for scoring a valuable point and notes the fair play of their opponent as spectators watched.

London Rippix

Widow attacked in Pontscray robbery incident in Melbourne

Police report a widow, Wes Mary Bourke, was attacked while walking home in Pontscray on Monday night. She was knocked down, robbed, and struggled with the assailant. a wallet containing 420 pounds was taken.

Meltourne Wes Mary Bourke Pontscray Last Wight

Trapman Case Verdict Of Not Guilty

Sydney jury verdict finds Ernest Percira Trapman and Amelia Frappvs Trapman not guilty of murdering Perry Chung tiow. After four hours of deliberation the jury discharged both accused and the case ends with acquittal.

Trapman Sydney Ernest Percira Trapman Amelia Frappvs Trapman Mia Trapman Perry Chungtiow Wan

Arbitration judge refuses deferral in union shipowners case

MELNOURNE Monday. In the Federal Arbitration Court chief judge delivered judgment on an application by the Permanent and Alum Wharf Laborers' Union to make the organisation a party to Judge Bechy's Waterside Workers award. Mr J Lewis for the union asked deferral while shipowners reached agreements. The judge said no deferral, noting a High Court decision restricting an arbitration court from making a general rule in an industry. The application was dismissed.

Melnourne Gowri Djudae Pettridge Organisation Bechy J. Lewis Sithridge Associatons Shipowarfs Lewis Gail Rale Guart Metropolitan, Gan Company Adbl

Fatal Shock at Hull Infirmary Kills Girl

London report details a fatal electric shock at Hull Infirmary where Voris Laverack aged years died after an X ray table accident. A doctor and the mother suffered shocks as the current spread from the table to the nurse and mother. The incident remains inexplicable and is under investigation with the device examined by many.

London Voris Laverack Hull Infirmary

Woman Dies After Street Accident In Adelaide

In Adelaide a 71 year old Bridgewater resident Mrs Ruth Pitman was struck by a car while crossing near Aldgate and Bridgewater. She suffered a fractured skull and died at 2 45 am. The driver swerved to avoid her but could not prevent contact.

Adelaide Foroga Aldgate Bridgewater Ruth Pitman Pitman

Sodawali Sitting Marks Prohibition Debate in Reichstag

In Berlin the Reichstag met at five in the morning for a session later called the Sodawali Sitting due to a prohibition on alcoholic beverages in the restaurant. The order sparked a spirited debate on the Supplementary Budget and will go down in history.

Uniteg Servige Berlin Avard

Trade Unions Congress Speaker Warns of Unions’ Abuse

A remark by M. Tomaky outside the Trade Union Congress paints a grim picture of insider corruption in trade unions. He claims six months reveal embezzlements by trade union circles totaling over £50,000 and accuses high officials of financial abuses. He calls for severe penalties including shooting for embezzlers.

United Service IGA M. Tomaky Trade Union Congress Tomaky Trate Nton Yenre Un'onimm Rade Tring

Appeal for Funds for Port Pitre Hospital Wireless

Yesterday J A O'Dea sent in a donation of £5 5s in aid of the hospital wireless project. It urges timely subscriptions from readers, stating any amount helps. Several subscriptions are recorded, including a note from the Moltenkeepers' Association and other supporters.

J. A. O'Dea Howe Port Ptrie Moletkeepers’ Association Mire P. Warm

Ladies Benevolent Society and Mission Call for Help

The Ladies Benevolent Society with the Central Mission invite applications for tools from unemployed men in town. Applications must be sent to Norman Lada at Central Mission Office Alexander Street before 5 p.m. Wednesday. The home will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ladies Henevalent Society Central Methoist Hieve Metmaged Christina Stinner Norman Lada Gentral Alexander Street Pam

Victoria Declares At 344 After Openers Shine In Sheffield Shield

Queensland’s O Connor and McCombe start strong in the visitors’ second innings as Victoria’s declaration ends at 344 all out. Ellis centuries and Wittington’s late blitz fuel a weather-affected day with steady, cautious batting from both sides and a total of 744 runs in the match.

Melbourne Queensland O'Connor Mecombe Victoria Sealte R. Ellie Whitigson Bishanu R. Ellis Mintes W.kingon Hig Tweing McOnner McCambe Dozer Ds ‘Anting Odda St, Sandford Benstead H Bowe A. Owyons Amos Ib Benuteat J. Scaife K.lak O O'Connor Thurlow JB Ellis F. Baring Benstewl F Chapman T Thurlow AW. Wilkinson Ami Nevan Wleketey Rowling Rowl Brew

Mishap to Express Trains Handover Near Lone Gully

An Adelaide express train bound for Melbourne suffered a mishap when a sleeper car detached from the engine near Lone Gully Sutton. The car was reattached after coupling, and the train, delayed briefly, resumed at 6:19 pm with another sleeper substituted from Adelaide.

Adelaide Lone Gully Sutton Melbourne

40 year old pedestrian struck near Prince Avenue

A 40 year old woman, identified as Linoh of Old RIL Melbourne, was knocked down in front of a motor car on Recrte Avenue near Prince Street. The incident prompted medical attention and a police report.

ACSD Melbourne Linoh Recrte Avenue Prince

Local Contrasts Desired by Victorian Railways

A Melbourne deputation from the railway workers pressed for a thorough inquiry into material purchases and potential production at Newport workshops. They urged the railway to assess how much material could be bought locally and started, aiming to strengthen supply for repairs and expansion.

Melbourne Fai'an Allway Australia Newport

Gas Employes in Arbitration Court Application

In Melbourne, gas employees led by F Derham sought an order restraining the State War Board of Victoria from making an award covering country gas workers. G Crofts for the gasworkers warned that a metropolitan tax company may trigger industrial unrest if a strike spreads to metropolitan trains, risking a serious situation. The application was adjourned as Cross stated he could gauge figures of industrial peace.

Malacuine Mom Forimal Tony F. Derham Wa Board of Victoria Gs Crofts Tron Dld Dethridae Metropolitan Tas Co Mall Gas Companies Onion Tran Cross

Fatal Motor Smash On Nand Qa Road Claims Several Injuries

A motor car skidded off the Nand Qa road and collided with a tree. John Arsell, aged 212, and Edward Francis James Hawthorne suffered injuries while Albert John Whaley endured severe shock. The wreck raised questions about vehicle control and road safety.

Melbourne Nand Qa John (Arsell Way Edward Francis James Hawthorne Albert John Whaley

Stevedore fined for possession of unregistered weapons

Melbourne court fines Joseph Honnelly, 28, for possessing two unregistered pistols in a war era stash. He also faces penalties for a bayonet and knives found in his home, claimed as wartime souvenirs brought by his father after the war. Detected items logged as part of a Melbourne police inquiry.

Melbourne Mandiste Park Joseph Honnelly Montelly Melbournne Kennelly Hiv Bevther Wiliam

Labor Papers Ltd A W U Proposal In Melbourne

Fragmentary report notes Labor Papers Ltd and an A W U proposal. Mentions conference in Melbourne and quotes figures like £850, with references to resources and plant aspects. Ambiguous names and items render specifics unclear.

Accidental Death Edge In Melbourne Street Collision

On November 29 a motor car rammed a market warden's car in Celestony Road St Kilda. Dorn Alo Tavigen aged 40 and Ernest Haghey aged 30 were killed. The driver Rupert Charley Nuwall escaped injury. Coroner returned accidental death finding today.

Melbourne Monilay Celectony Road St Kilda Dorn Alo Tavigen Ernest Haghey Rupert Charley Nuwall

Alleged poisoning case remanded in Police Court

Harold Kenyon, 34, remanded until December 2 in Adelaide Police Court on a charge of causing poisoning with strychnine. Prosecutor said the accused intended to murder. Kenyon was admitted to hospital. bond set at 75 pounds with two sureties for 5 pounds each.

Adelaidw Harold Ancelot Kenyon Pollo Iit Pallee Toman

Explosion at Greek Club Provokes Selbourne Outrage

Five men, Timothy O Gounen aged 3, Stanley Williams 36, Francis Felaney 27, Norman Melvee 24, and Masmuier Melver, charged at City Four today with conspiring to commit murder after an explosion at the Deer Glu in Lonsdale Street December. Chief Inspector Lawswald described heavy timber splinters and perforated walls, with no deaths reported. Eyewitnesses recall the Greek Club incident and sightings near the Kallen Club and a Vomit resort as investigators pursue charges.

Laws Edward Jackson Connell Alexander Meiver Kallen Abot Nollerd Ilar Co Williams Norman Melver Alfred Perman Cnok States O'Ponnel Pharit Avons

Salvation Army meeting tests leadership after Booth era

The Salvation Army in London plans a Sunbury on Thames gathering of six members to debate whether General Booth should continue in command and to appoint a subcommittee on the Army's affairs. The proceedings include legal steps, possible removal or succession, and the future of the organization under new leadership.

United Servi London Wisi Haniel Ane Salvation Army Sunbury-on-Thames Beantsvolt Anety Contine Inn Army Enenar Tme Get Whitenith Comel Legal Marten Gen Booth Rte

Plea for commutation for William Carr plea to cabinet

A deputation from the Menvalian Labour Parts Safety of Friends and Women’s International League of Peace and Freedom met Attorney General Mr Macfarlan to seek commutation of the life sentence imposed on William Watson Carr for the murder of Morcaretta Williams.

Melboutine Ondne Safety of Friends League of Mucdarian William — Watson Carr Morcaretta Willams Macfarlan

King’s health shows slight improvement reports say

London dispatches indicate experts see slight improvement in the king’s condition though no alarm is expected to follow. Ultraviolet therapy is reported as portable and non disturbing, with mercury vapor wash and wine on a stand as possible aids. The Daily News voices cautious optimism that the most distressing stages may be over despite unchanged morning reports.

United Service London The Daily News

Bolivian Paraguay Crisis Sparks Frontier Clash Note

Paris report details Bolivia claiming a violation by Paraguay near the border and Paraguay mobilizing for defence. Bolivia asserts its rights to territory while Paraguayan forces clash and retreat, with Boqueron fort fighting and casualties reported on both sides. President Silex addressed 30,000 assembled citizens amid protests and international concern.

Paris Brand Iw Chunell League of Nations Bolivia Pargparan Paraguay Asuncton Zundey Lapaz Varaguayan Boqueron Suaroe Commmunique Wa ‘Ocian Bativia Die Bativian Pramatty Geran Reentina Ratfivny Rolly's

Death of Chinese hawker under foul play suspected

Detectives investigate the death of a Chinese market hawker in Relhton who told a Chinese bystander before dying that a man struck him on the head and robbed him of £45. Death attributed to concussion from the blow or fall.

Melbourne Hawker Relhton Eanthir

Starving Aborigines Inaccurate Reports Questioned

Monday report from MFORQUANE notes Prime Minister Bevitey announced exhaustive inquiries into claims that Central Australia blacks were starving. The initial findings indicate no substantiation for the reports and emphasize that many stories are not proven.

Methearin Central Australia

Lord Mayor's Appeal in Melbourne Funds Distress Relief

Melbourne city effort reports a contribution of £801 to the civic funds aiding distress from unemployment. The appeal seeks donations to support those affected and relieve hardship in the community.

Melbourne Mandev Fonda

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