19 Jan 1934
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1934
Page
1
Shanghai report says a west bound express train with engine and five cars derailed after bandits removed rails beyond Harkin. The wreckage caught fire as attackers fired rifle and machine gun rounds, with four foreigners among potential casualties and total deaths feared to be higher.
Adelaide Thursday report notes Mayor Cyril Chambers advocates a “colony of youth” on small blocks in a rural area to employ unemployed youths. An agricultural expert would select land for guided farming under a government backed community labor, selling, and buying scheme, with prearranged speakers limiting open discussion.
Sydney officials announced that Mr Hart and Mr Anderson plan to apply to the Federal Arbitration Court for awards covering all railway wages in New South Wales. The move aims to fix anomalies caused by overlapping Federal and State awards.
Adelaide reports Prince George will visit South Australia in January during his 1934 35 Australasian tour. Melbourne will open the Victorian Centenary celebrations, then Sydney festival, with trips to Queensland and Tasmania before arriving in the state. Premier Ruther expects federal guidance and nursing of entertainment plans as information comes in.
About 2000 people are involved in a textile dispute at Fy W. Minghes Proprietary Limited where militants faced a severe setback. Workers at Alfney vote by secret ballot to return to work. Mrs W Lean and her son vacationing with her mother in Elsen. R Folland arrived in Pirie and stayed at Royal Exchange Hotel. Mrs Hank of Melbourne arrived in Pirie en route to Port Augusta. J Rankin and B Cenner noted at the Royal Exchange and Barrier Hotels. Gankster and A McGas-Lill of National Investments Limited also in Pirie.
A severe South Australian heat wave peaks with Adelaide and Port Pirie readings above five day highs. A cool southerly shift is forecast, easing temperatures in Pirie and prompting strong demand for ice, beverages, and fruit as hospitals note rising thermometer readings.
A late day heat spike in Adelaide saw temperatures reach 108.6 degrees at 2:30 PM. Observers note unusually high heat across the region with records potentially broken as residents cope with the heat.
Adelaide reports the Cabinet rejected creating a Royal Commission to probe the Taxation Department. Premier Butler states no such commission will be established, noting prior investigations by Auditor Rogers and public service officials were halted by Rogers’s illness. Deputy Auditor General Wainwright will join Hankin to complete the inquiry after Rogers’s retirement.
Melbourne records a third straight century heat day with a 102 degree maximum at Weather Bureau station in Gable and Melbourne sizzles under a 10 Ta humidity level as officials note the hottest day of the season.
Market report from Lamton Metal Exchange shows rough bid asks and forwards for wire bars and ton lots. Prices listed include spot, forward, and three month figures with varied gains and losses across metals and products.
A wildfire near Forreston driven by a gusty wind cut off several people and trapped one party for nearly two hours. About 4,000 acres of cut timber and grass land burned while 200 men monitored blaze points. 20 locals, including youths, suffered near misses as flames leapt from timber along Williamstown Road.
A large fire at Morphett Vale near Adelaide destroyed a shop owned by ADELAIE. Damage is estimated at £2,000. Baker Mr. V FE Mill and staff lost clothing. two assistants and residents tried to rescue belongings as flames spread to nearby buildings. Firefighters and witnesses described rapid spread and efforts to prevent further damage.
The Pirie sub-branch of the Returned Gallera and Soldiers' Imperial League met at Memorial Hall to close a credit balance of £0 8s 4d after an annual report by President Mr M W A Rae ward. They praised social functions, TB Settlers Fund support, and the Poppy Day appeal, with averaged meeting attendance of 11. Officership was elected: H J Edwards president, F W Schulze vice president, P S McMahon secretary, plus committee members.
In Sydney a sensational twist unmasked the horse Duke Gambita as the metropolitan star Erbie, winner of many Sydney races. Southern District Racing Association steward P. J. Bartley, disqualifying four men linked to both horses, sent the case to the Victoria Racing Club for action. The affair could settle one of racing history’s most notorious ring-ins.
Yesterday's high reached 109.1 degrees with a low of 77.8 degrees by 8:30 am. The 24 hour minimum and time are noted in the record.
At the annual general meeting of the Pirie sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League held at Memorial Hall Welim, discussion touched on sub-branch dates and requested use of the hall for upcoming events.
Dispatches from Calcutta report appalling quake damage as Motihari Muzaffarpur Mongur and surrounding areas are mostly destroyed or isolated. Troops and police form rescue lines in flooded towns while hundreds are trapped or missing. Death toll uncertain but feared high in Muzaffarpur and adjoining districts.
Representatives from dairy industries across states meet at Symes to draft plans under the Taity Products Act. A provisional committee approves proposals aiming to standardise prices and equalise dairy product fees with Commonwealth authorities.
Samuel Sol Biel Yar Thurey aged 16 of D1 drowned in the Mo Buemey bridge area of the Yarra river Thursday afternoon.
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