01 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1929
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes quiet day with slight movement in weather and health. References to a Sunday service and local readings indicate minimal change in routine while officials discuss timing and actions related to the crown.
Australia posted 397 in the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with Ryder adding 1 to 111. a Beckett and Bradman’s pace propelled a 120 partnership, while England faltered to 47-1 at stumps. Hobbs fell for 20 as Oldfield held a late catch, and England’s attack faced sustained resistance from the Australian two colts who built a steady innings before the day closed.
Sydney announces the New South Wales squad to represent the state in the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at Adelaide. The lineup includes Kippax, Bestiman, Jackson, Kanaway, Oldfield, Booker, Andrews, Palnfix, Nicholis, Jorden, L Andrews, and Morris.
Journal notes from the Byrd Antarctic voyage describe the Bay of Whales shore party landings, ice crossings, and pressure ridges. It covers camp setup, rope travel, equipment checks, and plans for Amundsen’s hut site while noting dangerous whale activity near the ship and crew reactions.
New South Wales and Queanbeyan contest the Sheffield Shield at Sydney as the first innings unfolds with players like O Gonnor McGebe B Nichole and Gough among the scorers amid miscues and late wickets.
ADELAIDE Monday report shows Tree Court fines nearly £2000 lower for the year ended today versus 1987. Since January 4 there have been 5354 Adelaide Traffic Court cases and 986 to State Children's Court. Total fines and costs reached £213,837. 1927 figures were £15,594 total and 1926 £11,904. Decrease attributed to early year speed limit rise from 20 to 25 mph reducing charges.
Melbourne police report a systematic wool theft ring involving four men charged after tracing wool stolen from ships and rail lines. Charles James aged 20 a sorter Woy Ammold 26 laborer Men Boorn 20 laborer and Clar are Cochrane 20 laborer were charged with unlawful possession of wool and accused of stealing six bales of wool in coordinated thefts near Geelong and along the railway.
A case of fatal poisoning from chocolate is reported with a girl dying after consuming a poisoned confection. The article mentions an English-made chocolate and suggests accidental poisoning while noting limited local details and unclear witnesses.
Maxt aged 49 of Wright street Adelaide died at the Adelaide Hospital from suspected poisoning after a period of illness. The inquest hearing is expected to determine the cause and source of the poison.
Wholesale market quotations list fruit and vegetable prices with units and ranges. Items include oranges from River Murray, tomatoes firsts, and cabbages, with varying prices per case or dozen and notes on quality and pricing conventions.
Tragedy at Gum eracha on Monday leaves three men dead and families bereaved as rescue efforts unfold. A chain of fumes and water during a well incident causes multiple men to vanish and later be recovered or declared dead amid efforts by Constable Lint and others.
A perilous encounter unfolds as a small boat nearly capsizes near thick ice while a crew watches one ship’s whales circle, surge, and loom. A seaman fires, killing one whale. the herd returns with about 25 creatures, threatening the vessel as sleet and rain lash the scene.
Crowds flocked to Locomone town Beach for a New Year’s display by the Beach Committee and local volunteers. Fireworks lit the sky as Alexander Street glowed with lights and a dance palais hosted from 8 to midnight. The Excelsior Band played as the crowd sang Auld Lang Syne at the stroke of midnight signaling old year’s end and new beginnings.
The Defense Secretary was suspended from duty by the Minister for Nefenye, Senator Glas, with the Public Service Act guiding the referral to the Public Service Board. Officials say little beyond the action’s referral and potential in camera proceedings, while the department’s acting secretary remains in place.
An exciting pursuit ends when a suspect refuses to stop and police chase leads to a halted car on Tenney Street. Constable Pawling fires a warning shot and Sandell stops the vehicle, arresting the 27 year old driver on a charge of aiming to use the car.
Senator W E Borah, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, urged the United States and Britain to focus efforts on removing conditions that drive nations to build warships. He said the strongest desire of people everywhere is for peace and called for clear rules to govern belligerents and protect neutral powers amid ongoing tensions.
The Laura Commemoration Sports meet returned after renewed interest with a full programme. Visiting competitors from Adelaide Mona Rambler and Port Pirie participated in a wide range of pedestrian and wheel events, featuring close finishes in the 100 and 220 yard dashes and the Three Mile Wheel race, with officers and volunteers coordinating racing and prize distributions.
A brief, garbled London gossip note hints at a quiet shift in a hip game, referencing subtle changes and rationales behind the quiet adjustment. The fragment mentions timing and a calm approach to the evolving situation.
Conditions at the Pirie waterfront show masterful improvements during Christmas work. There were nine vessels in port yesterday, six of which were overseas traders. Wheat shipping grows steady and interstate trade improves as Heworton seaport revival offers an encouraging start for the New Year. After a harsh winter six months on the wharves, vessel activity now rises when money is tight, reflecting a welcome resurgence in port business.
A fragmented report describes wheel races, sprints, and heats with uneven results. Notable mentions include a two-lap wheel race won by Williams, a pushing relay, and several juvenile events led by Coleine and Collins. Prizes and times are listed in terse fashion amid noisy line breaks.
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