27 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1937
Page
1
A large number of Pirie unionists abstain from liquor over the Christmas period. Hotels report slower earnings while staff receive a week’s notice of shifts. Cool drink shops and general traders gain from an extra flow of money during the holiday slowdown.
Christmas 1937 in Warnertown is remembered for a beer strike that halted over the counter sales from Wednesday. Unionists demanded a fivepence price, causing bars to close, while local traders reported stronger Christmas Eve earnings from shifted spending. Hotels announced staff dismissals as a precaution if the dispute lasts through the week.
The fragment describes a Christmas Eve scene with hotel and pub activity, wage talks, and a strike atmosphere. It mentions a £4,000 figure and notes police or labor concerns, with references to Wat and various workers, hotels, and taverns. The piece reads as a chaotic collage of events and quotes from multiple voices.
A fragmented report recalls the Women's Professional Championship of South Australia with multiple named competitors and results. The text references Miss Hibieneres, Molly Inn, Miss Marvis, and others in a series of event notes, with unclear final placements and dates.
A garbled OCR passage mentions Christmas weather and expert readers. It references names and places in a broken sequence, with no clear events or outcomes. The legible bits hint at weather peril and analysis, but specifics are unreadable.
The report notes a yesterday maximum of 70.5 and a 24 hour minimum ending at 6 30 am. Readable segments reference temperatures and times but contain garbled phrases and unclear locations or events.
Fragments recount a disrupted East West line with erratic text and odd names. Details are obscured but hint at travel disruption and a cast of vague individuals and places.
In Adae Slab a car overturned injuring three people. Witnesses described chaotic moments as the vehicle rolled and came to rest, with emergency services responding quickly. Names and precise locations were not clearly legible in the copy.
A missing child case near Windsor led police to a riverbank discovery after a police dog traced clothing to a bag in Hawkesbury River. The bag yielded a shocking finding and an arrest was made of a man around 30 on a murder charge. The community faced a tense Christmas vigil as investigations continued.
Weather permitting the Centaurus flying boat will depart Rose Bay tomorrow morning between four and five o'clock for New Zealand. Crews completed final preparations including installation of additional petrol tanks as harbor craft stood by for the test flight.
Australian Associated Press reports Washington released a Navy Department finding on the Panay sinking. The attack occurred in clear midday weather, the gunboat plainly marked with U S flags. Japan claimed machine gunning of survivors and stated future adherence to American rights will be observed.
An American Airways clipper arrived in Auckland harbor after completing its Honolulu to Auckland flight. Commander Musick stated plans to depart on Wednesday for the return trip to the United States, while a large crowd welcomed the crew.
Local notices recount weekend trips and holidays of residents from Solomontown Pirie West and Pirie South. Several individuals travel to Clare Sydney Adelaide and Whyalla. Pirie Hospital reports include five year old Robert Laube undergoing surgery and ongoing recovery for AM Lawries and others. Air mail service passenger list from Adelaide Whyalla noted with multiple travelers.
A professional boxer from Water Street Valley suffers a skull fracture and facial lacerations after a melee. He was taken to the general hospital with serious injuries as police and local officials investigate the incident.
Dense fog off Cape Everard closes in on Sunday night when the interstate freighter Saros owned by Howard Smith Ltd runs aground about 35 miles from Gabo Taland.
A powerful Mexican tremor disrupts communications and drives residents from homes. The 4,000 ton vessel Saris broke from its moorings, water rose in its engine room, and several deaths are feared as rescue operations continue near the Pacific coast.
Vatican City reports the Pope sharply criticized German church policy during a Friday audience with cardinals. He asserted ongoing religious persecution in Germany, rejected claims that church and state are separate, and said he would speak plainly about the events occurring there.
Extracts from a Christmas broadcast express gratitude for loyalty across the Empire and hope for peace and good will during the festive season. The king and queen pledge to be worthy of trust and urge daily practice of goodwill while acknowledging ongoing hardships and duties in war times.
Contended crowds filled Pirie stores on Christmas Eve with traders reporting brisk business and strong sales. A four day closure loomed, while markets and emporiums showcased a vast selection. Despite a later funeral opinion of the week’s trading, many traders praised volume and price reductions as goods shifted across the town.
The crew faced a need for a grand Christmas meal as AML ships moved between rail and sea. Cooks were tasked with creating a feast surpassing standard fare, echoing Norwegian Christmas Eve customs with vegetables iced plum pudding fruit salad and vanilla ice cream.
Perusal of seized letters fuels investigation into a broad espionage network. About 400 letters were reportedly confiscated from the post office and handled by a Japanese company, prompting renewed inquiries.
A leg break occurred during a walk near the hills from Farrest Range. William Hunter aged 20 was admitted to the Adelaide Hospital after an incident on the walk. The report notes injuries including a broken tee while walking.
A 17 year old, AT id Garris of New Lambton, was shot in the forehead by a stray pea rifle bullet while travelling with his father near Newcastle. He died two hours later in Newcastle Hospital. The incident prompted medical staff to attempt emergency care and an investigation by local authorities.
A motor cyclist died in a collision with a car in Maitland area. The rider, identified as Robert Way 1361, was killed. a car passenger suffered injuries. The incident occurred on a Christmas Day in unclear circumstances amid fire protections and local reports.
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