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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1928

Page

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Records Fall as England Reach Mammoth Test Total at Sydney

Two tests in Sydney produce record breaking scores as England post 635 in their first innings, surpassing 1925 mark. White and Duckworth add 69 for a new best tailender partnership while Australia’s bowlers fail to stem the flood. Crowd turnout drops amid strong batting displays and a perfect day at the SCG.

Sydney Sydney Cricket Ground England White Duckworth Hammond

Kellogg Treaty Under Senate Pressure and Debate

United States faces heated Senate debate over the Kellogg Briand Pact with Kellogg defending the treaty as nonrestrictive to self defense while critics seek reservations. Senators Borah Reed and Moses push for insurrectionary stances, concerns about Monroe Doctrine and potential parallel claims by Britain or Japan. President Coolidge privately presses for clear explanations to Foreign Relations Committee as the chamber weighs passage with or without reservations.

United Service Washington Borah Lin Kellogg Senate Zen Reed Sen Moses Pilent Kellogg Avery United States Mr. Kellogg State Department Great Britain Suez Japan Manchuria Coollige Hbestos Foreign Relations Committee

48 Hours a Week Timber Industry Case in Melbourne Court

In Melbourne today the Supreme Court upheld a national standard of 48 hours weekly for the timber industry. Justices debated whether Downgraded hours would reduce costs. Beeby dissented, arguing 48 hours should apply only to firms directly producing timber and related processes.

Australia Piral Thnings Woontull Iebow Geary Gichardson Lurwood AL Kippex W. H. Ponsford Hurt H. Ly Hendry Melbourne Dar Law G & Aes Ollard A. Teanmonger Luewooa Eise Dethridge Suds Jlo Lukin Dudge Beeby

England First Innings Bowling Figures and Miscellaneous Notes

The report lists bowling figures and players across a cricket match, noting Bowling Larwood 3 for 77, White 9 for 78, Geary 5 for 2%, and others including Mendean Richardson and Tate. It also mentions Sundry innings, Umpire interactions at the Kippax match, and hospital patient updates from Sydney with details on the Kippax episode and related fund-raising and umpire selections.

Wala Ee Larwood Tats White Geary Yammond Sosond V, Richardson Tlandren B Tate Woodfull Hoang Lo Hondry Ola Tate England Mabbs E Oldfield Gemmalt Lave H Shieliffe Henry Manger Hunmond DR. Jurdige Tun Wee Cp. Mendean Richardson Deon Ainskin Sweee Ve Nothling O Grim~ Melt Ironmonger Lookie Gendry Ryder Kippax Q Sydney Bali Miltjee Whlen J. A. O'Dea Fo Wurm Mezzino

Queensland Fight Way Out in Melbourne Flight Tale

A scrambled report from Melbourne on Tuesday describes Captain A Mustard piloting an ill moral Junkers plane over Guinea. The night’s score cites $07 Cata as the win as observers note no separate flight rotors at the MCC Ground.

Melbourne A. Mustard

Chicago Law Witnesses Face Danger in Kidnapping Trial

In Chicago United Servick reporting, the U S Attorney Hoffman declares witnesses and he himself are in danger after opening statements in the Petitti Capelano gang kidnapping case. He notes Ole Schully, a wealthy Australian contractor who aided authorities, was murdered and tied to a Mafia extortion ring led by Petitti. Four attackers used baseball bats, injuring Schully's companions. the courtroom filled with blood as police acted.

United Servick Chicago Assistang States Hoffman Trias Asaelo’ Petitti Andrew Tory Capelano Billy Ier Ole Schully Tralian Schully

English Proficiency Tests for Wharf Laborers in Port Adelaide

In Port Adelaide employers plan to hire only workers who speak English for wharf duties. Workers will be tested and those unable to understand or answer in English will not be engaged. Officials deny immigration act linkage, citing safety and cargo-loss concerns from miscommunication as the rationale. A deputation including the mayor and business reps reportedly secured a promise from employers to proceed with the plan.

Port Adelaide Saployess

Setback in King's Condition Reported by Daily News

Disquieting late bulletin notes the King's condition deteriorated after a period of restlessness. Reports say exhaustion worsened in the afternoon leading to confusion and impaired recognition, with physicians cautioning optimism. Visitors gathered at the Palace as further updates awaited.

Landon Monn Hal Thes

Byrd Exedition At Sea Near Pole With Snowy Expanses

From the Byrd expedition on a ship near Nea York City an at sea report describes endless white pack ice ahead with little movement. The crew notes they are about 700 miles from the Bay of Whales and expect to unload within ten days if conditions hold. The entry marks the anniversary of Amundsen’s South Pole arrival and mentions predictions about their upcoming progress.

Frony Russell Owen Nea York Mond South Pole Amundson Pole Bay of Whales Amundsen

The Ace Wins On Melbourne to Adelaide Express

In a Melbourne to Adelaide journey this morning three Queensland men allegedly swindled Ipswich resident William Hertweek of £16 between Murray Bridge and Adelaide. Hertweek and Patrick Doran were joined by three strangers at Horsham and Serviceton who played cards in a split purse game. Hertweek, claiming a correct read of the keys, won the final trick but was cheated when another player revealed the missing ace to take the money. The trio left the train near Adelaide as the dispute grew.

Adelaide Melbourne Queensland Murray Bridge Hertweek Doran

Bread Shortage: Moscow Faces Hunger Amid Winter

Crowds form outside bakeries as snow halts transport and long queues grow. Co operative bakery sells out before dawn while private shops are besieged. economy strained by cold and supply disruptions.

Ths Dakery Hatinag

Acquittal insanity frees mother in Wallaroo child murder case

In the Orinila Court Mrs Wharton Wotuit aged 35 was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder of her eight year old daughter Jeannie Wharton at Wallaroo. The Crown contended the mother was an idiot who had spoken never since birth and had attempted suicide. The jury accepted the insanity defense after a harrowing confession and details of the attempted killings.

Adelaide Orinila Atry Ivy GU Wharton Sery- Jean ‘Wharton Wallaroo A.B.” Chamberlain Chia Birtt Housa Sean Tate Jeannie Kadina Hospital Jean Joan Dong Crimna Tong Ag Makina Syithout Turner

Not Guilty Verdict in Sydney Murder Charge

In Sydney at the General Criminal Court Aubrey Chapman faced murder charges in the Hilda May Hancock case. The victim was found with her throat cut in a Paddington washhouse, Chapman nearby with wounds. a woman claimed he had threatened her after alleged romantic fallout. After a brief jury retire ment the verdict was not guilty.

Sydney Aubrey Chapman General Criminal Court Hilda May “Hancock Paddington Ruby O'Connell Chapman Crimeas

Three Escapees From Angastan Lockup

Three prisoners escaped from Angastan Police Station last night by outside torquing cell door locks. The escapees are Charlie Herbert Kruschel 22, Wordon Ernest John 48, and Leonard Lesio Lange 47 who were on remand for stock theft. A hawker Dashiinda Singh reported jewel theft and valuables from a van. Sagaston police searched the area at dawn for the trio.

Adelaide Angastan Theeel Charlie Herbert Kruschel Wordon Ernest John Leonard Lesi Lange St Stockwell Dashiinda Singh Sagaston Sesroh

Maritime Conference Mulbourne Seeks Wharf Work Share

On Tuesday Interatate shipowners and Waterside Workers Union representatives urged a fair share of wharf labor. A three shipowners three waterside workers sub committee was formed to study a pickup point ahead of next conference. Premier William Mepherson arranging further meetings to settle union work shares.

Mulbourne Interatate Overalas Cnce Sir Wiliam MePheerson

Alleged Valuellers Cheques in City Court

City Court today committed Iain Roberts on a charge of presenting forged cheques. He claimed the hotel owner, described as a wealthy sheepman from Western, owed him money. A bank manager testified Roberts gave a £10,000 cheque to open an account, but Williams' evidence was disallowed.

Melbourne Iain Roberts Roberts Weatern Thomas Witllaavg Union Bank Russell Stroet Hoberts Tiny Williams Enon

Motor Car Collision Claims Williamstown Man In Nelson Parade

In Nelson Parade Williamstown a motor car collision on Tuesday November 22 left William Ashley dead. Robert Fundledy, 98, was charged at Williamstown Court with driving the car while intoxicated. Smiddy denied involvement and received a month’s jail and license cancellation.

Port Ping testtate Ball features school program

The Port Ping event drew a crowd for a school evening featuring a stirring address by UM AV J. Adey and the headmaster's annual report. Students presented programs and awarded prizes, certificates, and shields in a ceremony led by the Mayor. A full report and headmaster’s notes appear tomorrow in The Re order.

Ign UM AV. J. Adey Musnector Silen Mir J. O. Pitegeraia Adey Nia

Princess Ju Ju Oriental Operetta at Institute Hall

A full house is expected tonight at Institute Hall for the Oriental operetta Princess Ju Ju presented by Solomontown Methodist Irislub pupils and directed by Cyril K Sparrow. The show features bright musical numbers, comedy, and a lavish production, with admission set at 2/6 tax free.

Sr T. A Tu Tu Marjorie White Connie Lawbes Sultan of Bhong Dorothy White Faa— Tool Grand Visler Mona White

Christmas Dinner Aid Offered by Central Mission

Arrangements guided by Rev Norman Lede to provide a good Christmas dinner for unemployed local men. About 36 men invited to contact Mr Lady to confirm numbers. Dinner planned for December 25 with option to include married men away from home who are out of work. The Central Mission aims to ensure no man lacks an excellent Christmas dinner.

Norman Lede Centeal Methoring Mtana Lady Lado Central

False Friends and India’s Path to Independence

A garbled report from Calcutta recounts The Viceroy of India warning against “false friends” and urging careful steps toward independence. He cautions that India faces threats from unreliable allies while urging steady, measured progress amid a charged political climate.

United Service Calcutta India

Port Pirie water crisis prompts Friday deputation

Port Pirie faces a serious water shortage threatening about 1500 workers at the Seasitsets site and 5000 more in ancillary roles. Opposition leaders urge urgent action, noting leaks at the Esroota reservoir and heavy dependence on distant supplies while private bore projects in the Flinders Ranges offer relief. Government considering concessions as residents endure rationing and higher rates.

Port Pirie L. L. Hill Adelaide Department of Public South Australia Pire Fam Bort Plole Department Areola Dae Iniet Neotsing Bundaleer Mt. Lofty Ranges Gortiwin Pot River West Coast Wote Fork Augusta Esroota Port Augusta Thare

Health news leaves High Commissioner position unresolved

The Prime Minister has not received word on the health of the High Commissioner Sir Granville Ryia who has been absent from Australia for several weeks due to illness. No decision yet on whether an acting High Commissioner will be appointed.

Waman Australia W. Richardson Ryder Plackie Melbourne M. Bruce Igh Granville Ryria Haseen Ausstalia Wsat

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