30 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
1
Police investigate reports that an official drew a revolver to halt thousands clamoring for admission at Rush Cutter Bay courts. Crowds surged as turnstiles were pushed over and guards struggled to control the scene while matches proceeded and players posted results.
A miscalculation at the White City Stadium Newcastle on the Totalisator caused £149 to be declared instead of 49 div per award. Directors rushed to cover the shortfall with loans and later paid back all backers. total cost to the directors reached £1,035.
In a dramatic Sheffield Shield clash at Adelaide Oval South Australia beat Queensland by eight wickets after Queensland fought back to 400 in their second innings. Rogers led a bold Queensland reply with a near-record something, while Ward and Waite shone with bowling to set up the win as South Australia chased from 9 runs and secured the outright victory before stumps.
Interim report by Melbourne anthropologist Dr Donald Thomson urges absolute segregation of undisturbed native tribes in the Northern Territory and creation of inviolable reserves. Proposes separate native affairs department, special courts, and centralized control under Commonwealth, with legislation akin to New Guinea protections. McEwen says government will consider Thomson's findings with care.
Orient Line Melbourne as Lloyds agent reports no word from Capt Fielden surveying the wreck of the interstate freighter Saros at Cape Everard. Howard Smith Ltd owner has abandoned the vessel to underwriters who must decide on salvage. Cargo includes about 20 motor bodies onions and salt.
Personal notes list junior constables E Thouson and G Whitcher and others including PF Williams Noble 5 Neale and Lorenzo of Port Adelaide spending the Christmas weekend in Pirie. Mc Hubert Jennings of Fitzroy visits Gladstone as guest of Mr and Mrs W K Pearce and was in Pirie yesterday. Mr M Cornish acts as Pirie Hospital secretary during Fr Fr McMahon’s absence. Mp Tiel Pirkhayer leaves Phyo iyday on return journey.
Mr Garffiths Willams of Dimbools Victoria leaves for home today after a fortnight’s holiday in Pirie as guest of Mr and Mrs J M Searle of Sefton Street.
Report summarizes Brussels plans to demolish a tall city building as officials, residents, and contractors debate the project. Authorities consider objections while a demolition timetable and impact on the urban landscape are discussed.
Reports from Barcelona detail loyalist advances with Teruel seminary captured while a few rebels hold the Bank of Spain. The Yolande cargo of tobacco and beans, bound for Barcelona, was halted by rebel warships and later inspected by the French destroyer Vauquelin.
Historical thermometer reading shows a maximum of 77.8 degrees and a daily low recorded by 8 30 am as of yesterday. BL notes indicate data from the observatory remains incomplete for the 24 hour period.
A Paris strike against wages and living costs paralyses public services across the city. Between 120,000 and 149,000 workers are affected, with protests spreading to hospitals, railways, utilities, and other state undertakings as unions demand higher pay and better conditions.
Victoria led by Fingleton’s 180 after a 162 partnership with Barnes, turning the Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales. Fingleton hit nine fours in 148 minutes, while Seaby scored 97 and Seamey 19 in a strong NSW reply. Victoria won by 28 on first innings as NSW's Cheetham, Fleetwood-Smith, and Crossan contributed modest scores.
Melbourne headlines report the Victorian cricket selectors sticking with the winning XI that defeated New South Wales and Queensland for next Friday's game against South Australia in Melbourne. Team members listed include Fearne Lee Barnett Stevers McCormick Hassett Ledward Pleetwood Smilth Sidon.
The ongoing beer strike in Pirie remains stalled with no party making a move. Three hotel workers were dismissed and notices in all houses expire tonight. A mass meeting is planned for this evening as the town faces reduced trade and beer supply issues. Local pubs report scarce stock and customers, while port and waterfront workers observe the disruption.
A labor council announces an executive and mass meeting for members tonight. Officials and affiliate leaders invite participation, urging workers from affiliated unions to attend and join discussions on union objectives and local labor issues.
A lengthy account sketches the hotel strike situation with unions opposing hotel proprietors over beer prices and working conditions. It notes hotel workers, publicans, and town voters debating a ban on hotels, with fears of an honor roll and infraction paranoia fueling divisions among unionists and business owners alike.
Port Moresby reports a large seaplane and accompanying company craft were damaged when they struck a submerged object. Details are sparse but crews assess the incident occurred midweek with no immediate reports of injuries.
A passenger plane traveling from Melbourne to Sydney at Wages Aerodrome was forced to veer after striking a bullock. The propeller was damaged and one passenger and the pilot were injured while the crew evacuated safely. The bullock caused the collision. the aircraft sustained non-fatal damage.
Melbourne reports an inquest date set for January 4 into the death of transport driver John Thomas Densey. Four men, including Matthew Frans O Keefe and Roy Macfarlane, remained remanded with no bail objections. court heard clothing issue and identification concerns, with Mr Meleur presiding.
London reports Japan's reply to the Yangtze incident protest was handed to Britain in Tokio last night but delayed publication. A Japanese army statement claims troops did not know foreign vessels were present and misinterpreted ships as Chinese. The delay aims to circulate the army note first while dispute over the incident continues.
Dobbs of the British Embassy informs Japan's Foreign Office that Britain cannot accept the Japanese account of the Ladybird attack. The embassy's information does not align with Japan's version, signaling a need for new reservations and a sharper response from Britain.
Japanese forces engage four steamers on the Yangtze as a detachment attacks from the riverbank. Shellfire disrupts Chinese and British aided posts at Taingtay and Taishan, with panic spreading to Tsinan and Shanghai after reports of further Japanese pressure and Tokyo’s military moves toward Chonaking.
Cheltenham Christmas carnival ends with busy Cheltenham betting on doubles for the Christmas Handicap and Port Adelaide Cup. Dextral’s Dutilde led the field in the Chicagnas Handicap while The UT delivered a notable win in the Challenger Stakes. Fox, 23 to 1 in the Port Adelaide Cup, drew mixed reactions as backers faced long odds.
P C A inspector relays the plight of a tethered dog found in distress on Piri slap. Local Police Prevention of Cruelty to Animals officers, led by Mr Mathews and Insp W, entered a shop at midday yesterday, freed the dog, and removed it to safety. The owner faces seizure of the animal as authorities document the rescue.
Adelaide reports three new infantile paralysis admissions at Northfield Infectious Hospital with four deaths in the same period. The cases are widespread in the metropolitan area, including a boy who was visiting from outside the city.
In Mildura and Bendigo areas 20 new infantile paralysis cases were announced totaling 1353. Within one month the death toll rose as the district reported a severe outbreak with many cases and a rising mortality count.
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