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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
1
England tops Australia 412 in their first innings as Bradman battles through with bold hitting. Australia collapses to 120 at stumps with Larwood and Verity leading the bowlers shaping a safe but slim hope for the visitors tomorrow.
No news of Lady Bailey who left Oran on Sunday for Cape Town. Mr Mollison plans a search by air today and Captain Lancaster has placed a liner at his disposal for the effort.
Governor General Bir Isaac Isaac invites members of the Royal family to Melbourne for the city’s centenary celebrations next year. The announcement signals high profile royal participation and marks a key diplomatic cultural event.
Washington reports Senator Long warns he will filibuster under current rules unless his inflation measures are adopted. The row over currency policy and blocking tactics threatens timely action and could force an exit session to resolve stalled measures.
Cape Town reports Misses Joan Page and Audrey Narker rescued after five days missing since Saturday during a storm while traveling Moshi to Rabaul. Miss Page has a broken leg as the aircraft overturned near 40 miles from Nairabl during a forced landing attempt.
A large number of Friends gathered at Narridy Institute to celebrate Miss Gwen Darley’s coming of age. Mrs. M Reynolds organized dancing and competitions. Performers included Mrs. B Darley, Miss M Darley, B Reynolds, Wehards, Darley and T Hill. Mr Hill delivered greetings on behalf of attendees, with Mr C Reynolds replying for Miss Darley.
Two clues emerged in the search for the missing airman as a mystery plane reportedly seen by skiers in Switzerland sparked renewed inquiries. Investigators examined radar data and witness statements to verify the sighting and determine the aircraft’s possible origin and flight path.
In Lausanne on Wednesday Captain Hope pursues missing flyer Squadron Leader Hinkler. Two skiing students near the Diablerets report sighting a likely Hinkler machine and a gendarme confirms marks matching Hinkler. Snow and sleet hamper search in the Simplon district as experts fear a crash would be buried in snow.
Melbourne report outlines a potential direct route for Hinkler across Europe, referencing towns from Brussels to Konya and the Taurus mountains. The piece notes difficulties in receiving news of Allen’s progress, discusses desert regions near Aleppo, and warns that word of safety could take long to reach main towns.
In a Adelaide letter to Premier Hill the Citizens League president Queale outlines backing for a National Government to sustain the State's rehabilitation under the Premiers Plan. The note credits the HI Government yet says the League cannot pledge support to any party, urging policy before party amid the financial crisis.
A postman found Hint ler's residence broken into while unoccupied since his departure for a flight. Items stolen are not yet identified, and the scene showed widespread disarray. No suspects are named in the report.
In Sydney on Wednesday political insiders foresee a leadership challenge to Dr. Earle Page by Mr. Paterson. A Page retirement could clear the way for a Lyons Country party coalition, with Page stating that no definite decision on his leadership would be reached for some time.
A British expedition plans to attempt a flight over Mount Everest beginning in March. The team will depart from here next month for the high altitude route over the peak, weather and safety permitting.
At a meeting of the Australian Pastoral Company Walter Gibbs notes a large portion of the annual dividend comes from outside investments. He praises the wool enquiry report but objects to giving the executive power to ban exports below a set price. He warns that past decisions could have forced higher prices, affecting stock wool and carry-overs.
London, Samuel Furnace, jailed on the alleged murder of Walter Spatchett, took poison in his cell and died. He protested innocence, claiming Spatchett was killed in a struggle over a woman and that Spatchett was the aggressor.
The racehorse Dutchie was destroyed at trainer Jack Holt’s Melbourne stables after being seriously injured while being transported to Sydney for the Adrian Knox Stakes.
Jeanes, secretary of the Board of Control, announced a cable sent to the Marylebone Cricket Club warning that body line bowling has assumed menacing proportions, undermining the game, injuring players, and risking serious damage to Anglo-Australian relations unless halted immediately.
A Republican member tabled a motion in the House seeking the impeachment of Mr. Hoover over his moratorium grant. The prior motion last December drew six votes and cost the mover the secretaryship of the Pennsylvanian Relegation.
London reports the Gold Cup billiards match closing tonight with McConachy earning 6,000 pounds and Lindrum scoring 7,683 points. The final tally shows Lindrum ahead in the competition as play concluded.
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