21 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
1
In Witch Cliff, 200 miles south west of Perth, a middle aged couple were found shot dead in a bedroom last night. The 60 year old husband and wife were identified as Alfred Aylmore and May B Aylmore. their daughter heard the quarrel before the shots. The husband appeared to have died instantly and the wife later died. police are investigating possible motive and circumstances.
Melbourne reports a general state election slated late March with Labor Party aims to reform water unit policy after previous conflicts. The deputy renter cites high youth unemployment, noting many youths struggle to find work and risk moral decline. platform promises focus on employment and social reforms.
Prince Henry is expected to ride in an amateur race at Marion on January 4. He is likely to ride Blackman, handicapped at 41.8 in the Ladies Bracelet event.
Reported grasshoppers spread south from Adelaide area reaching a wide circle of towns north of the city. By nine a.m. the plague fringe reached Ancaston about 52 miles away and by midday millions swarmed. No damage to vineyards or orchards yet, residents fear potential harm.
Victorian report notes the trasstropper army moving south is checked by contrary winds. The dispatch cites warnings from Doe and Seymour as authorities assess the impact on the southward advance and public health concerns in Melbourne.
Yesterday's high reached 81.1 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ending at 6 30 am stood at 56 degrees.
Sydney reports Fred Porty the world fencing champion defeated by Sivan Metrstae in a mixed event. Australia suffered a 62 point loss to Great Britain in a Davis Cup style match while McGrath beat Perry 68. In doubles Crantiss and McGrath fell to Brugnon and Baussus 6-2 6-1.
A damaged school year report recalls the end of term at Hilden Port Pirie with speeches by headmistress Miss F. Methonald and Mr Middleton. The ceremony honors students in crafts, admittance to exams, and awards while noting parental support and government funding constraints.
Australia’s Adrian Quist Turnbull Bromwich faced European players in a Europe Australia omenate at Memorial Drive. Mengel beat Urem 6 4 4 6 62 while De Stefani defeated Bromwich in a 62 rubber.
An irregular mid century report notes an empire wide search and a restructuring at Adelaide Hospital with Aber Filward Vogtt and Baie Lind named in distinct roles. The hospital post heads shift as the director resigns to join a university lab, with Molewhin appointed in the interim.
Mr t Mocking at Senate road Pirke West. Mas lef Cyole Hospital. Mr h Wilcox arrived in Pir cay on Wednysday might and to stay Wwe at ilegal Exchange Mate. Me T Stam staying at Rusa Enola Hated. Me arrived try Les yesterday. Mes W Huntton discharged from ntor Hospited yesterday. Miss Hilda Cocks of The Terrace Jeff Pirie Hospital yesterday. Mrs W 1 Thomas of Tenth Street Pirie West discharged from Mirie Hospital yesterday. Miss Z Z Barlow of Three Ghain nowt an inmate of Pirie Hospital. Meo Woods of Wonds ani stun staying at fra Hated Friday. Mr G G baker presided In Pirie Police Court yesterday. Mr Be fearrett town clerk has permission to take annual leave from Pirie foun ell. Meo f S May appointed senior master at Pirie Wich Schon. Messrs J H F Bayly and R C Thivis assistant teachers. Mr J He Church and Miss L M Paradet junior assistants. Mrs G E Naslor new domestic arts assistant.
The article outlines a full list of scholarship recipients and prizes awarded by the technical school. It notes categories such as Needlework and related certificates along with names and honors across page three.
A community concert closed the Solmontown year, with certificate and wage awards distributed to workers. Lloyd Heiehelt received two title volumes as part of the honors.
Dr W P Coffey circulated petitions to bitumenise the Pirie to Adelaide main road with support from the Royal Automobile Association. Signatures are requested from residents only, aiming for 18 000 in Pirie and 2 000 in surrounding towns, with copies sent for broader backing. The preferred route proposed runs Warnertown to Crystal Brook via Gap, Gladstone, Georgetown, and Yack, totaling about 52 miles.
A late telegraph report notes an air mail plane delay due to damage during a landing at Camonweal. Engineers plan repairs while the craft is rerouted to Mount seat 40 and Gain stead for the rest of the journey. Mr Units Fysh says this should allow the planes to resume service tomorrow morning.
A Thursday Trotes Hall meeting, by a council appointed committee, protested Federal war policy and demanded the immediate release of “Kiseh and Geiltin.” The gathering upheld Australian sovereignty against perceived encroachments.
Master Butchers' Association backs a formal abattoir plan for Pirie to replace the obsolete and unhygienic current meat supply system. President Mr Sampson noted opposition to private slaughtering and urged central inspection, with Glenelg as a model, as a sanitary goal for the town.
A new wage award fixes pay for gold miners at £3 1s weekly while a ten year revival plan in Victoria aims to cover about 1,000 miners. The basic wage generally rises to £8 1s per week starting January 1.
Melrose, a young South Australian airman, landed at Mascot from Tasmania in a nonstop first for the route. He averaged about 4 hours per leg and plans to have his aircraft vetted before a potential move to England to study seaplane flying.
Monsignor O Rourke of Port Augusta presided over Melbourne events marking the Eucharistic Congress. He described Catholic progress in the Commonwealth and noted the gathering of Catholics from many lands to demonstrate devotion to the faith and strengthen family bonds.
The Gladstone qualifying examination yielded strong results with all entrants successful. Primary certificate recipients include Dawn Hall 625 marks Joan Campbell 624 Olen ny ELS Marie Ballantyne 641% Margaret Ink Mazel Ballantyne Connie Cardew Nunes Miler Connie Jolly dey Hooper Gera Tuevis Mungas Brit chard Robert chinowetl Robert Yates Robert Palmer Sisbirs Moira Hollitty Norma Garrad May Hennessey. VIP girls earned domestic arts certificates and boys earned wandwork certificates.
The Dominion apologizes for misquoting remarks attributed to the Prine about his Australian tour and regrets the erroneous quote published today.
A 16 year old blind girl, Marney Kimber of Prospect, passed the Q C exam with 627 marks from 700 and will receive a braille certificate from the Education Department. Her head teacher E M Harvey praises her patience and success. R Holland arrived in Pirie and stays at the Royal Exchange Hotel.
Sntimontoavn Sebel names scholarship recipients for Sewing and Domestic Arts with awards presented by Messrs W J Throulscht and H Lee Lafleur. Recipients include Eni Collins Hilph Atherton Beryl Matters and others such as Mary James Les MurAuley Gwen Creitenden Reg Clerke Allan Budd.
Col A B Leonard donated £2 to Solomontown School’s prize fund. The brief note records the contribution as part of a local charity drive at the school.
A 21 year old man Kenneth Boon, son of Frederick Boon of Echunga, was killed at Blegs Flat when struck by a motor cycle heading toward Adelaide. He died while conveyed to Adelaide Hospital.
The Commonwealth Commissioner of Taxation filed Supreme Court writs against Eliso Pellegrini and Aimbarto Pellegrini in Melbourne alleging unpaid income tax totaling £50669 over several years. The action seeks recovery of the tax due plus applicable penalties.
The Grain Elevators Board approved the personnel changes. Gabriel Felis backs the new team including G Douglas, chief of machinery at Neways Works, and C Henderson of Mayen. Judd is set to receive £1400 fees and may become manager if Parliament passes a special amending bill.
Prest Limited unveils a vast selection across its Drapery Emporium and Treasure House. The sale features hundreds of parchment lamp shades, luncheon sets, boxed linen and damask, ladies handbags, slippers, china and glassware, and brassware. Hardware includes cutlery and ice chests with prices from £310 to £719 6d.
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