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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

1

Edwards Defies Labor Suspension in Adelaide Race

Mr A A Edwards defies a ten year Labor suspension and announces candidacy for the Adelaide seat. He claims no improper conduct and taunts party officials while challenging them to prove wrongdoing. The dispute centers on endorsement and eligibility for public office ahead of state elections.

A. A. Edwards Labor Party Edwards Adelaide Pare Ganent Municipat Coane Adelaide Sea Uey Adelaide Ouilet Ward F, Walas Drummond Messrs W J. Denny T. Firealy Wright Chatham Streets Uarrington Cardwell

Fragmented text hints at party endorsement dispute and council meeting

A mangled report describes a legislative debate over endorsement of all candidates and a proposed change in rules. It mentions a council meeting with executives and a potential split in party lines, with emphasis on presidential endorsement and procedural alignment.

Three Protests on Endorsed Applicants Before Council

Three protests against the endorsement of three applicants will be heard tonight by the council of the state branch. The session aims to resolve concerns raised by MAELAINE and Wedlesday regarding candidate selection. Local officials expect a formal decision on the contested endorsements.

Maelaine Wedlesday Cvancil of Uke

Seismic Shock Shakes Western Japan In Early Hours

A severe earthquake struck Western Japan around 12 30 am on Wednesday. Shocks lasted about two minutes causing houses to rattle and residents to flee into the streets. No casualties reported yet and full extent of damage remains unclear.

Osaka Japan

Infantile Paralysis Admitted in Adelaide

Two cases of infantile paralysis were admitted to hospital today in Adelaide. One patient is a youth aged about two. The other details are partial from Beresford.

Adelaide Beresford

Man's Alleged Admission in Brisbane Murder Hearings

A Brisbane hearing for Bozo Gavrilovich continues on a case accusing him of murdering Mitar Gavrilovich and attempting to murder Agnes Millie Gavrilovich. The alleged admission is cited as a key element in the proceedings.

Brisbane Bozo Gavrilovich Mitar Gavrilovich Agnes Millie Gavrilovich

Pirie News Roundup of Local Moves and Visits

Mr F W Dinnis and Mr Reuben Sharples arrived in Pirie with Dinnis continuing to the city after hosting duties. Various staff transfers and travels are noted including radio station staff, bank staff, and military appointments, with several residents returning from Adelaide and plans for departures to Iron Baron and Fremantle. The page records hospital stays, recoveries, and a list of air and rail passengers among other local updates.

F. W. Dinnis Sharples Printers Limited Reuben Sharples Pirie Sharples Adelaide Dinnis South Australian Alliance Baptist Union

French Plot More Arrests Shake Paris Police Action

Paris police pursuing an anti republican conspiracy led by the Cagoulards announced two dramatic arrests. A reward of 700 for information leading to the arrest of conspirators in the Ver de Trivephe plot was offered. Authorities cited explosions and arrests of suspected masterminds linked to the group amid heightened pressure on the Italian regime.

Paris Shauliane M. Dornoy Mbuil Ler Interior Sonvines Patel Uiscoveren Puliew Nusszaar Inne Barre Eugene Helenete Ae Diteehir Wi Ine Benhuet Wapi Hongpanyy

Japan shuts Yangtze to foreign merchant vessels

Shanghai reports that Japan and its naval authorities will not permit non Japanese merchant ships to travel up the Yangtze River British authorities dispute the justification for the ban and consider diplomatic steps to challenge the restriction The move follows Japanese claims of danger from minelaying and military action and may affect river traffic with foreign ships advised to avoid upward passage despite a British vessel traveling upstream with HMS Cricket.

Shanghai Aran Yangtze River Japan Japanese Naval Star Yangtze HMS

China May Face Default on Foreign Debts Amid War

The News Chronicle reports China may be unable to pay interest on external debts as six months of warfare disrupts revenue. Britain and America each hold about 25 million pounds in loans secured on Customs revenue. Remittances from North China lag and Shanghai trade could stall, while hostilities threaten southern ports. Mr Ho says collapse is unlikely.

Weanesaay China News Chronicle Hangkow Shanghai

France seeks extra credits to speed 1938 naval programme

French ministers plan to ask Parliament for exceptional funds to accelerate the 1938 naval buildup after Italy ordered two more 35,000 ton battleships. Naval circles warn that even with a 30 million pound budget last month the French Mediterranean fleet may be outmatched by Italy if credits are not granted.

Paris France Italy Mediterranean

Fifth Test in England at the Oval August 20

Interest is high as Australian cricketers prepare for the fifth Test at the Oval on August 20. Best seats are sold out, with more demand as a large batch of tickets goes to Australia. Surrey officials estimate over £5,000 of business could be turned away. the Oval capacity is about 60,000. The match will finish unless one side leads by two more than the other.

London the Oval Australia Surrey County Club

Warm spell continues as Pirie records relenting breeze

Relief in the shape of a cool breeze followed a temperature of 946 deg. cameo Pirie last night. Yesterday was the fourth successive day on which the mercury passed 90, Tuesday night was most oppressive, the minimum temperature for the 24 hours.

Cameo Pirie

Wool Store Fire in Melbourne Averted Major Damage

Firefighters battled a wool store blaze in Melbourne on Kings Street causing heavy smoke and heat but preventing extensive damage. The incident involved Woolbrookers and officials to salvage furniture and prevent structural collapse. Fire crews used water to control the flames as crews from Windiestay and nearby departments assisted.

Melbourne Kings Street W. McJaughlitt & Gn Woolbrookers Ui Cantenta

Weather Summary for Yesterday and Overnight

Yesterday’s high reached 94.6 degrees with a low around 75 by 6 30 am A sultry day ended with light showers in the evening and a welcome cool breeze The prior day recorded 15 degrees colder and the sky showed wavercast conditions across the interval

London Metal Exchange Quotations From Australian Metals Association

Latest advices show copper prices rising across spot and three month futures on the London Metal Exchange with gains for standard, best selected, electrolytic and wire bars. Lead spot and forward prices edge higher while spelter and tin follow with modest increases. Gold declines slightly per fine ounce prices.

Adelaide Australian Mines and Metals Association London Metal Exchange Ward

Peace the Only Happiness Preached by Hitler in London

Berlin dispatch reports Hitler, meeting the new Japanese ambassador in London, extolled peace and praised Germany and Japan’s “deepening friendship.” He urged peaceful reconstruction and warned that war would prolong misery, noting Spain’s Teruel capture and uneasy East Asian news dampening German hopes and trade.

Germany Hitler Japan Berlin Teruel China

Glenelg council weighs fate of old North Terrace line sale

The Glenelg council fights possible subdivision of the disused North Terrace to enable factory use. Alderman Lawton cites town planner approval, while Mayor Fisk and Town Clerk Lewis oppose, urging protest to preserve possible direct road or rail access and electrification plans.

Adelaide Glenelg Municipal Tramways Trust North Terrace Ald. Lawton Sir Herbert i Mater Glenete Coun West Torrens

Australian wheat demand softens Liverpool market reports

Private advices today show good demand for Australian wheat but lack of speculative support in the Liverpool market. In the state the price stands at 4/24 per bushel. American markets moved in sympathy with Liverpool as demand failed to sustain prices. Liverpool futures varied with gains and losses, Chicago quotes at 14 to 15 cents, Winnipeg at about 34.6 cents. Spanish buyers showed more interest while Germany bought from Argentina per reports to Mr G G Nicholls and C W Anderson.

Adelaide Liverpool G- G. Nicholls Chicago C. W. Anderson Germany

Madrid Station Explosion Kills Hundreds

Australian Associated Press reports a deadly air raid at Madrid railway station on Tuesday. Trustworthy accounts say the explosion caused extensive casualties and disruptions in the capital.

Barcelona Australian Associated Press London Madrid

Ottawa Agreement Hints at Revision in Trade Talks

Sydney reports leaders of the Federal Government hint a revision of the Ottawa Agreement if negotiations for a trade treaty between America and the dominions yield a satisfactory outcome. Sir Earle Page the Commerce Minister said such a treaty could bring advantages that outweigh Ottawa concessions.

Sydney Ottawa America Dominions Earle Page

Adelaide man charged with axe attack on Messenger and bicycle boy

Archibald Charles Eming of Bailey Street Adelaide faced Adelaide Police Court on charges of assaulting a boy on a bicycle and attacking Robert George Messenger with an axe causing a deep nasal wound. Witnesses described Eming striking the boy and pursuing Messenger, then returning with a boot last before police arrival.

Adelaide Archibald Charles Eming Bailey Street Eming Eminy Messenger Messener

Missing Samoan Clipper Sparks Pacific Search Effort

A Pan American Samoan Clipper with seven crew members disappeared in the South Pacific after an oil leak forced a return. Search efforts were aided by a naval plane and the Centaurus at Sydney, with radio reports suggesting possible landing near a Pacific island.

Sydney South Pacific Niving Francisco Auckland Wie Dominion Musick Tutuila Trannia New York Pan- American Airways Lesk Pacific Nalises Pearl Hurbor Seattle Te Pacific

Clipper Report Sighting Near Pago Pago

A brief radio message reports the Samoan Clipper sighted near Pago Pago. The update notes a maritime sighting from the Pacific region and adds no further details on time or condition.

San Francisco New Zealand Pago Pago Wellnesday

Fun explosion trap near schoolday clock

Police say an explosion near 11 year old student sparked fires at two shops. A boy asleep in his room watched his small stamp shop burn as flames blocked his escape. He crawled to a rear alcove then climbed a wall to safety, narrowly surviving as the blaze raged.

Pac Wales Woodshed

New South Wales police probe ongoing for Pyjama Girl case

Coroner to hear four witnesses next Tuesday as inquest opens into the Albury Pyjama Girl death. Det-Sgt McRae will recount global police efforts to identify the body preserved at Sydney University after decades of fruitless inquiries. Police have spent about £10,000 and examined thousands of leads from around the world.

New South Wales Sydney Albury McRae Ile Det-Set McRae Sydney University Giles New South Wales Police Department Australia Adelaide South Australia Adelade An & Chareé

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