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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 15, 1931

Page

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Policy clash prompts union demand in Adelaide

In Adelaide on Wednesday the Timber Workers Union condemned the Labor Party policy and pressed for the Premier L. L. Hill to resign. The union called for a conference to consider action aimed at restoring confidence, unifying government, and addressing unemployment while criticizing state administration.

Adelaide Timber Workers’ Union L. L. Hill Labor Party Lovontivy Lugwiemengs Ung Australian Labor Pany Executive

Loan Council meeting urges three year plan for economic stability

Melbourne reports the Loan Council calls for inviting the Prime Minister to a conference with Commonwealth and State Premiers and Treasurers to draft a three year plan to adjust public finances and monetary conditions. An expert committee will prepare information for the conference. The Council lauds the £28,400,000 Redemption Conversion Loan oversubscription, allocates excess subscriptions to redeem securities, and notes Mr Lyons’s work in Mr Scullin’s absence. It fixes government securities as 6 percent par May 24 1934 and 5 percent par November 15 1941. Taxation by States on Commonwealth loans is deferred to the next meeting. The New South Wales representative was absent. A Melbourne Evening statement quoted ministers as displeased with Mr Scullin and Mr Lyons’s handling.

Melbourne Eich Governeent Redempton Lyons Unl Loan Council Scullin Joana New South Wales Herski Hte Mersing Bydmay Mayer Commonwealth Mtr Rennr Mr Lyone Mr. Scullin

Outrage as Sikh Attacks Family in Calcutta Killing Woman

In Calcutta a Sikh man named Sayan Singh fatally wounded Mrs Curtis and severely injured her daughters Monica and Shells during a brutal sword attack. He claimed to be a Congress activist and threatened more violence, while authorities reported his recent discharge from a Punjab Regiment battalion.

United Service Galautta Camtonmenus Curtis Indian Amy Service Vrs Monica Shells Sayan Singh Congress Cnight Punjab Regiment Mol Ratopeaps

Resistance and Union Demand Amid Mine Work Stoppage

Report from North South and Zinc Corporation mines detailing a Workers Industrial Union meeting. Requisition seeks special meeting at 2:30 pm to decide union stance on company proposals. Majority supports resuming work pending negotiations. 10 workers to work. Management committee members opposed to ruling may resign. Mines to reopen tomorrow.

Broken Hill Wednsda Compieyra Aue Nuit Workers’ Industrial Union Uct Tode Sinios F. A. Miller WLU Iso Jth Workers Industrial Union Dia Quintrell North South, and Zinc Corporation

Redhill Railway Report Status Stirs Inquiries

Government inquiry into the Royal Commission on railways and the Redhill Port Augusta line has raised questions. The state report, said to oppose the route, appears to have disappeared from federal authorities. Mayne report allegedly suggests the line would lose far more than the 84 000 pounds quoted in 1911.

Adelaide Royal Commission On Railways Redhill Port Augusta Btate Mra Feme Mayne

Perjury Charge In Adelaide Case Stirs Interest

Doreen Alma Haskell, a young witness in the Edwards case, was arrested for perjury at Adelaide Police Court. She is remanded until January 29 on £50 bail. The offence allegedly occurred on December 23 or 24 while she testified at the preliminary hearing, denying telling Miss Cocks and the Crown Prosecutor that she saw Edwards and Mundy together at Hotel Victor in Victor Harbor, among other false statements.

Adelaide A. A. Edwards Doreen Alma Haskell Adelaide Pollew Court Edwards Miss Cocks Hotel Victor Victor Harbor Mundy

Premier refutes railway wage devolution request

The Premier L. L. Hill states the Labor Party will not seek an early parliamentary session to tackle railway matters as there is nothing urgent for Parliament to address. He adds the government cannot challenge the Federal Court ruling on railway salaries and emphasizes adherence to industrial arbitration policy.

Adelaide L. L. Hill State Parliamentary Labor Party Nsk Federal Labor Party Ook Federal Industria Iavy

Riot Charges: Twelve Men Arraigned in Adelaide Riot

In Adelaide Police Court 142 men faced charges for participating in Friday’s riot. Prosecutor W C Gillespie said the event was an organised, premeditated attack on constitutional authority, not a spontaneous protest. Witnesses described a violent scene with police helmets stained with blood, wood and iron debris displayed as evidence.

Adelaide W. C. Gillespie Crown Law Department Sit Giseople Miller Price Russia Australia Nicase Nicass

Smallpox Case on Freighter Ben Venue Arrives Sydney

The freighter Ben Venue arrived from Shanghai to Sydney with the fourth engineer infected by smallpox. The crew were sent to quarantine at North Head.

Sydney Ben Shanghai North Head

Finger Prints Clue At Smelter Howling Club Burglary

Police linked the burglary at the Smelter Howling Club to thieves seen on the premises. A bottle and glass examination by a print expert, led by Detective Evans and Constables Gully and Olirt er, identified Rudolph Costello and William Mcfeam as recent arrivals from Pirie state. The suspects were connected to a room behind Smerdons old f Ref.

Evans Gully Olirter Rudolph Costello William Mcfeam Pirie Sudoten Smerdons Old Fariery Moade Road

Mystery Boat Drift Near Zee Brugge Silent Crew

United Service reports in The Evening News that Zeebrugee maritime police probe a sea mystery. A fisherman found a lone motor boat drifting, towed only a few bales of tobacco and a blue coat with bullet holes. The crew had apparently fled, leaving a seaworthy boat.

United Service London Zeebrugee

Reduction of War Debts Proposed by Chase Leader

New York on Wednesday Albert Wissta abnormal and director of the Chase National Bank called for a policy to reduce war debts to aid business recovery. He cited the bank's capital and large mortgage holdings as context for swift action.

United Service New York Albert Wissta Abnorial Chase National Bank Chase National Balches Wat

Condliffe to Write League of Nations Economic Survey

United Service reports that economist J B Condliffe has agreed to prepare an annual survey of economic affairs for the League of Nations economic and financial section. Condliffe, who has resigned as secretary of the Institute of Public Relations, began work at Geneva in September.

United Service London J. B. Condliffe League of Nations Condliffe Chi Institute of Pueble Relations Geneva

Visitors Triumph in Queensland Test by 219 Runs

In Brisbane on Wednesday the West Indies were dismissed for 188 in the first innings, then reached 467 in their first stand. Queensland replied with a strong second innings, led by Constantine and Duncan, to seal a victory by 219 runs.

Brisbane Queensland West Indien West Indies Howrh Gough Bengterd Marlig Dunedo Ullbett Te Moudres Thurlow Ao Uirkett Tiubert Viraat Oxenhem Gilbert Sonaiantinn Brewer Sealey Adams Gibert Wight Duncan Repstead Vinal Scott Francis H Weew Nam

South Wales Strike Seen In Critical Stage

South Wales coal strike action tightens as union secretary Mr Cook faces stalled talks amid ongoing stoppage in collieries. sources say dispute at stake includes wage and working conditions with local officials pressed to reach settlement.

United Service London Tuesasy. Tlows Ae | Suena South Wales Mr Cook

Championship Bout Planned Between Schmelling and Stribling

Reports indicate a heavyweight title bout is arranged for New York on Wednesday with contracts signed for Schmelling versus Stribling. Schmelling holds the title with Stribling and Jack Sharkey among top contenders for the crown.

Rasted Service New York Schmelling Stribling Jack Sharkey

Fate of Trade Wind airplane vanish near Azores

United Service Air Hope for the safety of Mrs Berg Hart 27 and Liew W. McLaren abandoned after an aeroplane possibly forced down in the Atlantic early on Sunday morning. Mackay Radio Co received a message from the American president Garfield stating the San Radio station to the Azores broadcast that the monoplace Trade Wind fell into the sea about 20 miles off Montserrate Point St Michael Island. All ships are asked to keep a lookout and report any sighting.

United Service New York Mra Berg Hart Liew. W. McLaren Atlantin Mackay Radio Co Mer Garfield San Azores Niza Montferds Poin St. Michael Island

Amy Johnson Becomes First Women Pilot on Test Flight

In Moscow on a Wednesday Mika Amy Johnson departed by train to Warsaw and planned to fly to London in a Ginsy Moth plane. Officials pressured her to try a new aircraft on a Moyegw test, accompanied by nine merchants. She took off for an hour and landed safely.

Servier Moscow Mika Amy Johson Warsaw London Moyegw Anatahe

Railway Chief’s Position Raised Over Social Service Order

Sensational action looms against Chief Railway Commissioner Mr Cleary if he refuses to release Southern Area Commissioner Mr Goode for social service as directed by the Premier. Government proclaims three commissioners under Arbitration Act enabling rationing of any government employee. If Cleary resists Lang, he may be rationed and replaced by a loyal officer.

Sydney Mr Cleary Southern Area Commission Mr Goode Cleary

Darwin Captain Reports Blinding Storm Encounter

Captain Matthews launched from Bunny Bay aerodrome at 1110 hours and soon faced a blinding storm. He pushed 20 miles toward Hew before turning back, noting the weather deteriorated rapidly 90 miles out.

Darwin Matthews Bunny Bay

Unclear exchange quoted on busy Lady Memhed and Commons

Fragmentary text shows Lady Memhed replying to a request with sarcasm about being too busy for the House of Commons. The snippet mentions conservatives in London and a supposed unanimous invitation to content, but the passage is garbled and incomplete. No clear event, date, or full names beyond the referenced individuals are readable.

United Service London House of Commons Memhed

Russian Trade and Sugar Output Amid Global Market Haze

Fragmentary OCR note reports on Russian trade and sugar output with references to cargoes of cereals, shipments, and London metal quotations. Mentions various figures and months in a disrupted form, suggesting a period of fluctuating prices and trade activity.

Loxton Wranenday Tony Snrtotts Eimmentier Asay India London

Heat in BASIC WAGE CASE as Judge Dethridge eyers

Stormy sessions in the basic wage inquiry end with Chief Judge Dethridge ordering police after Crofts clash. Mr. Corke argues for wage cuts to spark production, warning wage reductions may harm industry and employment. Court adjourns until spring as arguments continue.

Melbourne Dethridge Ile Crofts Gouri Rofes Some Minis FH. Corke Arinia Judes Dethridge Corke Crofis Meagher

United Empire Economic Phases in Internationalism Debate

In London on Wednesday, a speaker argues that economic unity hinges on individual pathways within a broader international framework. He contends that stagnation will harm progress, while advancing arts and science offer distinct geopolitical advantages amid shifting global trade.

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