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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1934

Page

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Sudden death shocks Port Pirie’s respected citizen

Anthony Rosa Bosomworth, a leading Port Pirie businessman and family man, died suddenly of heart failure in Victor Harbor on Tuesday after a motor trip with his wife and daughter Miss Phyllis Bosomworth. He was prominent in local trade, civic groups, and sports, with deep community ties and a large surviving family.

Port Pirie Yesteray Victor Harbor Anthony Rosa Bosomworth Phyllis Bosomworth Gosuworth Port Pirie Tawleit Dortyr Hosomworthy WeAosom- Worth Avelide Victor Harter Bosomworth F. J. Dowsins

Milk Blockade Roils Chicago as Producers Strike

A four day blockade by irate milk producers limited supplies in Chicago. Milk arrived by air under guard to prevent dumping. hospitals families and invalids were prioritized. Pickets stretched 100 miles amid clashes. about 1500 raiders attacked a Wisconsin ferry destroying over 4000 gallons. Federal inquiries follow interference with interstate commerce.

Chicago Wisconsin

Death of Insp W J Murphy in Adelaide

Inspector Maurice John Murphy aged 61 dies suddenly in Adelaide. A veteran of the South Australian Police, he served over a decade in Port Pirie as Northern Division inspector before becoming Yatala Prison superintendent in 1932. He had a varied career including five years in the Northern Territory.

Maurice John Murphy Yatala Adelaide Murphy Port Pirie Wilda Northern Territory

Flu Epidemic Sweeps Tokio Amid Nurse Shortage

An alarming Tokio flu epidemic reports over 160 daily deaths. Hospitals struggle with insufficient nurses and crowded wards as public health officials warn of rapidly spreading illness. Medical staff scramble to cope while authorities urge containment measures.

Tokio

Whither Britain Series Reflects on Nationalism and War

London and Wells introduce a broadcast series arguing nationalism inflames tariff wars and financial strain. The program portrays a grim view of postwar recovery with communities battling rising distress through deceptive tricks as they face a global crisis.

London Wells Britain Hood

Will Pierce Fog New Camera Invention For Big Ships

Will Pierce unveils a fog camera designed to aid large ships in low visibility. The device promises clearer navigation data and could reduce collision risk at sea.

Invisible Rays See Specie Cabson Fog Camera

London reports on a British Admiralty experiment with invisible infrared cameras aboard the American liner Manhattan at Plymouth. The foggy bridge scenes reveal illuminated negatives showing ship positions, racks, and hazards within a minute. Night usability is not yet available.

Specie Cabson London Plymouth

Long Trek In Search of Work Two Youths Seek Adventure

Two young men undertake a long sea voyage aboard a windjammer in search of employment and new opportunities. They describe the expedition as an adventurous plan to gain experience, see distant ports, and return with prospects.

Two Unemployed Clerks Walk From Sydney To Port Victoria

Port Victoria, Wednesday. After a long walk seeking work two unemployed clerks reached Port Victoria. Charles Danling, 22, from Sydney, and Alan Darling, 20, from Melbourne, started in Sydney after reading about loading sailing vessels there. They hoped to find work loading wheat or tallying and even considered going overseas in windjammers.

Port Victoria Sydney Hay N.S.W Mulbourne Adelaide Melbourne Charles Danling Alan Darling Charles Alan Hs Cousin Dursts Neat

Tragic death of woman and child near Tumut pool

In Sydney on Wednesday the bodies of Mrs. Jack Martin and her baby were found in a swimming pool near Tumut. The infant's body was attached to the mother's neck. The woman was a well known Tumut resident and the circumstances of how the bodies came to be in the water are not yet known.

Sydney Wednesay Jack Martin Tumut

Remanded Authority Licensing Inspector Murph’s Service

The inspector, with four decades in the force, began as a foot constable and later held posts across the Northern Territory. Stationed at Wallaroo, Hawker, Melrose, Mount Barker, and Port Lincoln, he advanced to a sorting role in 1922. Murph earned community trust during ten years in Pirie before his transfer and retirement.

Aeb Jaitt Witt Wallaroo Hawker Melrose Mount Barker Port Lincoln Whelen Murph Pirie

First Betting Premises Licensed in State at Tattersalls Club

The Betting Control Board registered the first betting premises in the State granting Tattersalls Club a licence. Arrangements speedily set for a grandstand with bookmakers present by Saturday and the public to be admitted.

Adelaide Betting Control Board Tattersalls Club

Under 18s Need Chaperones at Dances in Berlin

Berlin correspondent reports the Daily Telegraph states all persons under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone at public dances due to concerns over foreign dances' moral influence.

London Berlin Daily Telegraps

Garter Would Not Fit In London New Year Notes

London report on the New Year honors notes AL AL Oxlade, chairman of the Cricket Board of Control, being named a Commander of the British Empire and facing a line about a garter that would not fit. The piece reflects commentary on honors and cricket governance in late tabloids with fragmented crosstalk about funds and military welfare grants.

London Tursday Funel AL AL Oxlai Ware J Ted Hopey Oxlade Cricket Board of Contra Erratra

Explorer Discovers New Mountain Range

Kingdon Ward reports in a letter to Bombay last July the discovery of a mountain range in south eastern Thibet. The peaks are believed to be higher than Mount Everest.

Calcutta Kingdon Ward Bombay Thibet

The Thermometer Readings Today

Yesterday’s maximum reached 83.5 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 55. Data appears from a weather table with incomplete context.

Tributes From Towns for Late Mr. Bosomworth

The mayor and residents mourn the death of Mr. Bosomworth described as a able and popular citizen. He was a respected businessman held in high esteem by all who knew him, and his passing is noted as a great loss at an early age.

Wie Bosomworth Port Pirie A. K. Bosomworth Thew Street Waleh MS Rosumworth Pirie Husumworth Birie W. Bosomworth Pires Carter Muys Af Brest Bros de Lute Boromworth Mr. Bosomworth Wwne Huh Boson- Worth Abe

Local Officials Appointments and Family Notices Highlight 1930s Era

An early member of the community committee, Cr Tizan Hh, showed interest in the Soto jmantown Heark improvement scheme. Inspector Murphy rose to Superintendent of Yalta Labor Prison in 1932, later labeled by Thyptetor W F Johns. Widow with one son Emmett Murphy and daughters Kathleen, Patricia, and Colleen Murphy. Retirement planned for 1939.

Murphy Yalta W. F. Johns

Death of a Townsman Prompts Traders Regret

Mr HG Syhiounds president of the Traders' Association expresses deep regret at the death of Mr Moldy worth. Pike cities mourn the loss of a fine townsman and valuable member of the Traders' Association who took keen interest in town trade life.

Newil

Desperate Leap for Liberty Ends in Shoulder Break

In Sydney on Wednesday Willan Edward Murray, 42, attempted a daring escape during an assault case. He leaped from a tram in pursuit by the police escort, but landed heavily and fractured a shoulder.

Sydney Willan Edward Murray Grafton Pursisil

Bar rier Hotel Guests and Island Hotelers in Pirie

Melbourne dispatch reports Barrier Hotel as a shelter for many travelers and locals marooned in Port Pirie area. Families evacuated to Royal Exchange Hotel and other shelters while roads flood. Officials relocate captains and crews, with trains used as ferries to move pedestrians.

Norma Cuanne Foteskeepers Mike J. Brown Adelaide Pirie Royal Exchange Wales Cluster Lima Tirat R. Kratz Sydney Hieiaaatile Ad Pontatorang Royal Exchange Ind Agate Keene

Tennis Shorts Ban Sparks Sydney Championships Debate

The Australian Tennis Championships management committee announced in Sydney that shorts will not be regarded as suitable attire and competitors should refrain from wearing them during matches. Several prominent tennis authorities criticized the ban in a contemporaneous statement.

Sydney

Bowling Club Mourns Passing of J L Sampson Bosomworth

The Associated Bowling Club postponed Las matches in sorrow for the late Me Bosomworth a respected member. Mr J L Sampson on behalf of members expressed deep regret at his death praising his outstanding duties and high esteem. G Bosomworth brother of the deceased left Pirie for Adelaide yesterday.

Associated Bowig Club Tor Las Olga J. L. Sampson Presnant Bosomworth G. Bosomworth Mr. Bosomworth Pirie Adelaide

Pirie Watersiders Set Wheat Loading Record

A one day record was set by Pirie waterside workers on the Japanese steamer Kirishima Maru. Two shifts loaded 27,492 bags of wheat, the heaviest take in the port's shipping history. About 140 men, with John Darling & Son as ship agents, were involved.

Pirie Mls John Darling & Son

Funeral of late Mr. Bosomworth in Port Pirie

The funeral will be held in Port Pirie this afternoon. The procession will leave The Terrace Pirie South at 4 o clock for the cemetery.

Mr. Bosomworth Port Pirie Terrace Pirie South

Flood fears ease in New Sea Wales as waters rise

Reports indicate danger from floods diminishes in New Sea Wales while the Murrumbidgee at Wales continues to rise but not to expected severe levels. Authorities monitor conditions and issue guidance for residents in the affected area.

Sydney New Sea Wales

Powers of Wheat Commission Will Possess Wide Powers

Canberra Wednesday reports terms of reference for the Wheat Commission to be announced by Morton. The commission will have extremely wide powers covering every part of the wheat and bread industry and prices. Continent produced knitting needles with lights at the ends and batteries in the stems are noted.

Canberra Wheat Commission Mortin

New Light on French Bank Frauds Alleged Ringleader

Paris clashes and mass arrests surround Stavisky fraud case as deputies prepare for a critical session. Police probe a letter to his family signaling possible death by own action while crowds chant against the regime and thousands of gendarmes guard the barricades. The British United Press notes Stavisky sought funds in London before Christmas to cover past swindles but failed.

Stavisky Meeting of Deputies London Paris Biltish United Press France

Silent End for Dutch Arsonist Van De Lubbe

Wednesday report says Van De Lubbe, the Dutch arsonist who escalated the Reichstag fire, was sentenced to death and guillotined this morning. He made no statement before execution.

van de Lubbe

May Not Become General Practice in Test Selection

Adelaide reports on cricket speculation with ENs Jones listing 16 players for Test tours this year including F. H. Collins from Port Adelaide. Discusses potential vice captaincy for Bradwing or Stan Kip-Pax and favors youth over veterans in team building.

Adelaide Ens Jones Australia F. H. Collins Port Adelaide Ayw Hs Hon Bradwing Stan Kip- Pax Blake Jones New South

Metal markets drift on mixed advices from A M M A and LME

The Australian Mines and Metals Association reports varied London Metal Exchange quotations for January 10. Copper standard spot falls, three months dips. electrolytic steady. wire bar steady. Leads spot edges up, forward up. silver standard cash declines, gold price steady at London open.

Adelaide Australian Mines and Metals Association London Metal Exchange London

Ellsworth Expedition Reports Radio Message After Three Weeks Silence

In the Antarctic at Wellington New Zealand on a Wednesday a radio message from the Ellsworth expedition arrived after three weeks of silence dispelling fears of friends. There is 20 feet of snow over Byrd's old huts but otherwise the huts remain intact.

Wellington Ellsworth Byrd Ellsworth Expedition

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