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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1938

Page

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Lyons Plea Urges Private Industry To Solve Unemployment

Melbourne reports Premier urges private enterprise to absorb more unemployed at a dinner marking the event. Lyons says many could be employed in existing industries and prosperity should lift all boats. A. Eifler of South Australia backs private sector action, noting permanent factory employment rises and skilled workers improve national output.

Melbourne J. A Lyons South Australia Southustralia Ualralias Butler

Cycles to be removed from Solomontown Beach paths

Solomontown Beach Committee secretary RL Forgan announced action against bicycles left along the tidal embankment. He said ample space exists for bikes away from concrete and that leaving cycles on footpaths inconveniences users. About 100 cycles were reported under the jaylion at the beach yesterday morning.

Tron RL. Forgan Solomontown

3000 Casualties From Air Attacks On Army Lorries

Insurgents warned months ago that open city air raids would provoke retaliation. Spanish Government plans a raid on a rebel city as two government planes drop volunteers in a 45-bomb attack that killed 425 and wounded many. The 15th International Brigade fights near Huesca as reports claim American involvement.

Inter Aragon Huesca

Children Rescued From House Fire at Redcliff

Sunday blaze at Redcliffe Mildura caused extensive damage to the home of Mr. A Allnutt. Believed incendiary start. Mr Allnutt escaped and reentered the flames to rescue two young children trapped inside. A legislator aided in the rapid rescue efforts.

Mildura Beieves Redcliffe A. Allnutt Mr. Allnutt Bulldim Carr

Franco owes 44 millions as Spain crisis deepens

London dispatch notes Gen Franco's heavy debts to Germany and Italy. The Teruel offensive failures unsettle Fascist backers. Frankfurter Zeitung argues the dictatorship cannot bear Franco's defeat, with Germans more willing to fund than Italians, amid concerns over cost and strategic value.

London Franco Germany Italy Teruel Spain Genta Frankfurter Zeitung

120 on Moonta Gulf Tourists in Pirie Today

About 170 tourists are aboard the motorship Moonta, due to reach Port Pirie early this morning on a Gulf tour. Miss L Hocking will travel as far as Port Lincoln during the excursion.

Pirie

Windward Wins Pirie Yache Club Race On Outside Course

Windward led the Pirie Yache Club race on the outside course and claimed victory yesterday. The Windward versus C Gagliardi’s White Wings match was postponed, leaving Windward to secure the win in the event.

HLS. Crear Windward Pirie Yache Club C. | Gagliardi White Wings

Many Evidences Of Sympathy For Mrs Coffey’s Death

In Pirie many evidences of respect and sympathy followed the sudden death of Mrs. W Coffey at home on York road and her burial in the Catholic cemetery. Alderman Coffey chairs Pirie District Cricket Association. armbands were worn at Sacalal Oval. Mayors, aldermen, and numerous mourners attended the graveside service at St Mark’s with over 200 present and many floral tributes from local councils, Labour groups, and friends.

W. Coffey Pirie St. Mark's

Consecration of Lonergan as Bishop of Port Augusta

The consecration will be held at St Patrick's Cathedral on April 24. An administrator for the Melbourne archdiocese is expected to be announced this week.

Melbourne Mons. Lonergan Port Augusta St. Patrick's

Windward Wins Club Race Amid Strong West-North-West Wind

White Wings placed second in the club race. The event was decided in a strong west-north-west wind. Windward led with an actual time of 1 min 40 sec, White Wings 1 min 40 sec. Clare with S B Forgan finished third after correction. Critic withdrew with a broken bobstay rekindling the nautical mishap.

White Wings Clare S. B. Forgan W. Gifken

Reopen March Japanese claim to disperse Chinese guerillas

ANESE leaders claim to have completely dispersed Chinese guerillas numbering thousands who harassed them at Pootung and say the Chinese threat to Wuhu has been eliminated. The Chinese counterattack reports say Japanese forces near Wantee obliterated the suburb. The United States has protested looting of American property in China, citing 45 incidents of illegal entry looting or arson from January 4 to 18.

Australian Associated Press Shanghai Pootung Wuhu Wantee United States Japan China

Torrens Mystery Sighted by Bridge to North Terrace

The mysterious incident was reported to the Detective Office by Mr. E. Jolly haat proprietor whose attention was drawn when a ping wet figure emerged from beneath the bridge and walked along King William road to North Terrace.

Ping King William Road North Terrace E. Jolly Haat Proprietor

Local residents Lauked in Pirie News Weekend Moves and Visits

Mr W H Threadgold and Mrs Threadgold returned to Pirie after a Western Australia holiday. H Boan of Boans Limited visited Perth and returned. F A Woodgate of South Australian Railways relieved supervisor visited, then a party met in Gladstone. J A McIntyre’s condition remained poor after a stroke, admitted last Monday. S R Ford returned from Goode Road after a holiday. C Walton admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward. A C Fiebig and H Brown treated at Pirie Hospital for foot injuries earlier left bed briefly. A King returned to Perth after a brief stay with sister Mrs G C Wyatt. Sir George Ritchie visited Pirie for Excelsior Band hall extensions opening. Warwick Armstrong left Pirie for Glossop near Barmera to take employment. Arustochwan, Romsey Incimeeh, North team member, connected to local coverage.

A. King Warwick Armstrong Pirie Glossop Barmera Arustochwan Romsey Incimeeh North

Mysterious River Torrens Incident Sees Two Men

Mr Jolly reports two men seen near the River Torrens after a loud splash. One man emerged from beneath a bridge, and the second followed, leaving wet bootmarks toward North Terrace before vanishing. Traffic police searched the area but found no explanation.

Mr. Jolly River Torrens North Terrace

Six Peasants Die After Slap Sparks Faction Fight

In Belgrade a Serbian youth slapped a Mohammedan girl inciting a faction clash. The disorder drew 580 peasants, six were killed and 62 injured before authorities subdued the violence.

Australian Associated Press Belgrade

Will Dyson Dies of Heart Failure at 55

Australian cartoonist Will Dyson, aged 55, is reported dead from heart failure. He died peacefully in his sleep after attending a party and painting in his studio. His brother-in-law, Harrison Owen, found Dyson in his armchair with spectacles on his forehead and a hook beside him. his latest cartoon had appeared that Friday morning. His daughter Miss Betty Dyson is an urban designer, and his wife is former Miss Ruby Lindsay.

London Will Dyson Harrison Owen Dyson Chelata Ils Betty Dyson Ruby Lindsay

Freak Lemon From Crystal Brook Reported

Mrs Jhnke of Solomontown brought to The Mecorder Ofc last night a freak lemon grown by Mr G Simes of Crystal Brook. The fruit was gown shaped and measured 6 inches long by 1 inch at its greatest diameter.

Three Hold-Ups Shot Fired at Porter Station

Ute raids on Saturday night saw an armed bandit hold up two shopkeepers and a porter at Macaulay Station. He took £55 from the shopkeepers and fired at the porter, grazing one arm during the struggle.

Porter Melbourne Macaulay Station

Albury pyjama girl mystery hots clues across cities

Detectives across Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide pursue leads in the Albury pyjama girl case. An anonymous typed letter claims identity as Strickland with ties to Burra and Chelsea. A Melbourne missing girl matching the description is under police review while Adelaide reports fresh sightings but no result.

Adelaide Melbourne Jeast Albury Strickland Iurra District South Australia Pollos Burra Chetsea Victoria Chelsea Kapunds Erandchiid Descen Dants Sydney Sydy Criminal Investigation Branch

Australian Cartoonist Lionel Nindsey Noted for War Sketches

Norman Lindaay obituary mentions Lionel Nindsay a leading Australian cartoonist. He drew for The Bulletin and The Daily Herald in London, war cartoons gained attention, and he became the first Australian artist commissioned to document the warfront. Works reside in the Australian War Museum and South Sea Tortartian Museum.

Norman Lindaay Lionel Nindsiy Dyson Piston Bulletin London The Daily Herald Australian War Museum Coffie South Cestagian Museum Australia the Herald Mulburne

Braddock Wins Close Decision Over Farr in New York

Jim Braddock came from behind after six rounds to outpoint Tommy Farr in a 10 round bout in New York. The Irish American, 32, staged a late rally to beat the Welsh challenger before a 20 000 strong partisan crowd, advancing as a contender to Joe Louis.

New York Jim Braddock Tommy Farr Wales Braddock Farr Joe Louis Max Baer Baer Louwis Ben Foord Max Schmeling Tommy Loughran Bob Olin

France Remains Britain’s Friend in Entente Policy

Paris dispatch notes M. Chautemps upholds loyalty to the Anglo-French entente and the League of Nations. A Sol vote of 1 marks the Chamber's stance as records indicate, with emphasis on countering the Cagoulards amid ongoing policy debates.

Paris League of ‘Nations M. Chautemps Sol Chamber of

Fire damages multiple businesses at foundry blaze

About 12,000 pounds in losses were caused by a fire that destroyed the steel foundry of Davis and Baird and damaged the shop of woodturner W McClellan. A store named by J Wilson also suffered, while there was continual danger to the riverfront from exploding oil drums.

Melbourne Pamsee Moran Davis & Baird W. McClellan J. Wilson

Youth Drowns in Dam Near Aldgate Tragedy

Garth Brinton Lonnen, 16, apprentice at East avenue Millswood, drowned while bathing in a dam at Aldgate. He was the sole son of T. Lonnen of the Star Printery Adelaide. The body was recovered by John Wallace of Black Forest from five feet of water after a comrade’s vain rescue attempt and plea to a nearby tennis party for help.

Adelaide Garth Brinton Lonnen Princ Eer East Avenue Mills~wood Estate Aldgate T. Lonnen Star Printery John Wallace Black Forest Lonnen Wallace

Plan drafts a union of six churches in Britain

A joint plan for uniting the Church of England, Methodists, Congregationalists, Baptists, Presbyterians, and Moravians is outlined. Drawn by the Archbishop of York and others, the proposal envisions an episcopal church free from state control on faith and worship, with civil courts retaining jurisdiction over property matters. It preserves creeds, allows varied worship, and aims for broad communion while maintaining major church structures. Proposals referred to churches for decision.

London Church of England York England Archbishop of Canterbury General Assembly We New Church United Church Uniting Churches

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. Lyons Premier R. L. Forgan Teruet Rome Blaze Redcliffs Moonta W. H Des Ree Meee Cela Pirie Town Pirie Alp Pills Betty Jack Brady Benn Bruce Dormer Stella Jack Davies Joe Pimlotts “Pirimaid Furniture Bargains W. J. Pimlott Ltd the House OF Good Furniture Mary-Elie Street Saornins Preper America Torrens W. H. Threadgold Western Australis H. Boan Boans Limited Perth F. A. Woodgate South Australian Railways Gail Mary Bridge Pie Messrs G. H. Sharpe L. H. Davis Fox W. H. Taylor Oer Gladstone J. A. McIntyre McIntyre Pirie Hospital S. R. Ford Goode Road C. Walton Horner Street A. C. Fiebig York Road H. Brown Florence Street Freak Lemon Crystal Brook France Britain Lambeth Mee la Jolat Conne
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