24 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
1
London dispatch reports King during illness with temperature near normal for days. Medical advisers estimate a real fate for next phase. patrols monitor health as removal of monarch is discussed. Projections suggest further tests and possible steps in the coming days amid uncertainty.
A severe winter storm battered the Belleville area causing widespread service outages. Reports indicate heavy snow disabled electrical lines and rail traffic, with derailments and crashes impacting daily commuting and utilities. Authorities warned residents to stay indoors as crews managed repairs and safety concerns.
United Service reports London plans for the Schneider Cup race. Commander A B Orlebar will lead a high speed squadron using three foot geroplanes developed for the 1997 race now in practice at Felixstowe. Weather has hampered flying but speeds of 250 miles per hour are noted with testing projected toward 280 miles.
A daring robbery in South Yarra involved three men driving up in a motor car and smashing a window at H Whitfield's jewellery shop on Chapel Street. They ransacked the premises, taking trinkets valued around £280. Police inquiry continues as witnesses are sought.
Adelaide court hears Birketone laborer aged 34 charged with rioting during a January incident at Port Adelaide wharf. Bail set at 25 pounds as crowd gathered near a timber stack and shouted threats as Lamons workers fielded a protest.
Melbourne report says Robert Alrstrup aged 19 was found dead in Balwyn with a note to his wife Tess. Police described the death as self inflicted and noted a fragmentary message referencing a business context. The case focuses on a personal tragedy and the context surrounding his final actions.
Melbourne police report a shooting on Monday night left a person seriously wounded. Investigators, unable to interview the injured, consider jealousy a possible motive as the case remains under review and the public awaits further details.
Tallawie mt Associated-Smollars Bowlers prepare for a home clash at Jetter's Green with teams including Martin Matthews Wultzen Pappy Ferguson Bosomsworth Prosser Bowley Ostorne Nunn Simpson Gampsin Baueher Sootober Sit 4. Phase players unavailable due to committee decisions.
Fragmented dispatch describes unrest in Afghanistan and neighboring regions with mentions of rebel leaders, possible savers' movement, and alleged gatherings around prominent figures including Amamollah. The report hints at Turkish involvement and shifting alliances shaping a volatile regional picture.
Dispatches report ex king Inayatullah of Afghanistan traveling with a protective escort from Peshawar to Kandahar by train after a failed escape attempt. The group faced arduous miles, tight security, and a cautious stance to avoid deportation or reprisal, with mixed signals about his intent and wellbeing.
Melbourne weather disrupted the Aspenvale meeting with racing reported in progress. Starters included Gladys Lillian and Beabula with odds showing TARGHUN and Golfweight leading early. Results mention TANCHEN winning the Novior Handicap over five furlongs, with Rosharcon a close second and other contenders listed amid betting on several divisions.
Yesterday Port Pure endured extreme heat as thermometers hit 10705 degrees in the rough OCR recall. A hot wind aggravated conditions with readings around SF degrees early and rising to 202 degrees by midday. Officials forecast continued warmth with lighter evening winds while racing results noted in the Par Handicap and Aspendale Purse events with Manette, Warant, and Latoie Mangile among the notable finishes.
A chaotic archive of race results and betting figures lists numerous horses such as Searplug Soratiacer Two Lady Wycall and many others with times and odds. It details the 2.0 Apprentices Handicap second division results, multiple four to five furlong entries, and a long list of betting prices and winners. The text features scattered names, handlers, and wagers with final wins noted as by two lengths and three quarters.
The Opposition leader defends labor members and accuses the government of trying to smash union power. He cites concerns over wage and condition reductions and notes potential waterfront actions. The Premier claims northern coal miners’ stance differs from southern and says he will consult with R. L. Butler on the issue.
In Melbourne a British Economic Delegation leader Sir Arthur Duckham speaks amid industrial unrest and press criticisms. He urges Australians to seek good in others despite bitterness and misrepresentation from opposing voices.
Melbourne reports note controversy over excluding three New South Wales players from the Sheffield Shield match. Historians and officials say the evidence may justify no action while Bradman and Jackson were absent. The NSW team was reportedly arranging after the thread of players had reached Melbourne.
The report notes Australia could supply significant radium, with prices around £390,000 per ounce and annual world demand about 80 grams. Britain’s cancer hospitals would rely on London’s facility, while Australia is projected to boost yearly output to 420 grams and reach 10,000 shares. The global population exceeds 4.95 billion.
Representatives of British Photo phone Ltd will soon depart for Australia to test the first demonstration of talking pictures Mey arrangements for Sydney in April or May. They plan to form an Australian company to distribute sets and maintain film supply for Australia and New Zealand.
A garbled OCR listing race names and times from an apprentice handicap event. It mentions runners such as Lover' Furidays Twain Ak Pistelrat Pistol face Black Plas Miss Alltyi Burne Tiarsz Silimatant Clardlon Some Sant and Byrsifa King with times around 7.0 to 9.9 in a fragmented set.
The fragment shows a jumble of horse names, odds, and race notes such as 2.40 CLENUNGA panics and 7-0 odds for several horses like Grecia and Bing Edgé, with mentions of WELTER and WANDIGAS events, but no coherent race summary or outcomes to report.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe factions declaring a truce tied to the burial of a Salvation Army commissioner. Mention of United Service on a Tuesday at Congress Hall Glapton and General Bramwell Bnoth among listed figures, but many words are garbled. The text records a formal ceremony and a military framing of the event.
An extraordinary meeting of Barnet Glass Rubber Company holders approved a takeover by Traptop Rubber Company of Australasia Ltd. at 32 shillings per Barnet Glass ordinary share, valuing the deal at about 880,000. The chairman warned against volatile rubber markets and urged industry stability through the merger to benefit Australia’s rubber sector.
A Wednesday blaze at a stone two roomed house on Hewitt Avenue in Rose Park caused extensive damage to the structure and interior. The insured property, valued at 800 pounds, belonged to Mrs A How and was occupied by Miss G Ruers boarding house. Some furniture was burned but a bath and player piano were saved. Flames were traced to original ivy and bath heater in the enclosed back verandah, spreading forward under the cant.
A Bordertown Electric Plant fire destroyed the works and left the town without power and water. Estimated damage runs to about £2,000 as machines and the engine await replacement. Investigations point to damaged machinery causing the blaze.
Following an investigation a 29 year old man named Said Nalar was arrested on arson charges after a general store rented by Nejar burned in Adelaide early Monday. He is to appear before Adelaide Police Court tomorrow.
In Sydney on February 1 the driver of a Hudson motor car was committed for trial on a manslaughter charge after a collision killed two women, as Coroner Me A Juders noted a loss of blame and emphasized safety concerns amid rising motor traffic dangers.
Unclear text notes tension over reducing racing dates and meetings in the Spencer area. Mentions April starting and pacing shifts, with fragmented phrasing and probable local governance discussion. Entites are vague due to OCR errors.
Adelaide dispatch reports Judge Lukin announcing an award for timber workers. He notes the industry faces a worse position than ever, with felling, cutting, supplying, and milling affected, and calls for careful wage adjustments to avoid harming both employers and workers. The decision discusses disallowance of certain claims and aims to protect home producers while considering foreign competition. The article mentions union responses and ongoing pressure from both sides as of Wednesday.
Brief note indicates a gathering of twenty one organisations prior to a larger event. The text hints at a planned meeting near Nye Hatos and mentions agendas including mature noting and propositions to be discussed. Further specifics are unreadable due to damaged text.
Anette Wadiesing Ludge Lukin states tensions at Waterside Port Ailelly over timber workers. Court orders pause industry activity for 48 hours as threats of strike affect seven vessels and naval personnel. Industry leaders in South Wales and Victoria discuss conditions and wage impacts amid the dispute.
Fragmentary report details a proposed sea route from England to Australia with a 29 day plan. It notes no authorities invited for Southhampton departure and mentions a cleamer voyage with delays and guest visits. The item references London and Yorkshire locales and ongoing arrangements.
An old style notice describes a residence near Bescon Home with elevated corner allotment opposite Mr Scarse. It notes a Nine year ownership, scenic grounds, sloping land, red tea and capt. mato style planting, and multiple mooted conveniences.
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