25 Jan 1936
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1936
Page
1
The 1937 coronation plan faces signalling by Prime Minister Baldwin as King Edward seeks to avoid national hardship. Reports note observers queued overnight for King George V’s funeral and discuss royal prerogatives and Parliament's control over war powers and taxation.
A proclamation cancels the earlier declaration designating Tuesday as a bank and general public holiday in Adelaide. In its place a two minutes' silence will be observed at noon on the day.
Arrangements show Pirie shops to shut on Monday Foundation Day with bakers opening Monday and deliveries on Monday. butchers to close Monday and reopen Tuesday. service stations, public offices, and banks follow Monday closure and Tuesday reopening. notification received yesterday confirming the holiday and usual Tuesday operations.
The office will be open from dawn until 10 am for all classes of mail except money orders. Mail will be dispatched and received at the counter, with 11:30 am delivery to Crystal Brook and Gladstone at 5:32 am. A half hour counter mail delivery will follow each day’s mail. Morning clearance only with front window traffic.
A civic service is scheduled for Tuesday with arrangements described as orderly and respectful. Officials urge attendance to honor community contributions and reflect on local civic life.
Fragmentary notes describe Weyville event planning with mentions of timing and a move to a new home. The text references a change in routine and a decision to reverse a previous action related to customers and the morning net.
A fragment reports races at Williamstown to be held Monday and mentions a royal decision by King Edwards’ court to set aside a special day for complete mourning. Details are incomplete but indicate official timing and ceremonial constraints.
A government message expresses gratitude for sympathy received after the King’s passing. It notes sympathy from the Commonwealth of Australia and the government, family, and people, acknowledging the overwhelming sorrow and appreciation for kind thoughts.
The government cancels public holiday on Tuesday and calls for a two minute silence at noon during the funeral. Schools resume Tuesday. Victoria Markets Mah markets and city abattoirs close. Newmarket Saleyards and Stock Exchange closed. Bakeries do not bake or deliver bread. other shops mostly open.
Sir Imuac Issace and Lady Strathnaver plan to sail from Melbourne for England on March 24 to pay homage to King George. Issace says the King never dies and his duty is to report on his stewardship, despite the monarch’s death.
Fragmentary note discusses royal prerogatives and the British monarchy. It questions control over sovereign power and the civil role of the crown, though the text is unclear on specifics or context.
The fragment discusses Pirie examinations with names listed as participants and shifts to a discussion of royal prerogative versus Parliament. It notes Parliament can reject legislation and refuse supplies, and may dissolve government pending election. It emphasizes ministers acting on royal advice and the safeguard role of Parliament.
Australian ministers remain split over whether to retain control of the Australia Singapore section of the Empire air mail and whether to accept the British proposal for a bi weekly London to Sydney air line operated by Imperial Airways. The Cabinet delayed a decision, with Parkhill opposing the scheme in its present form, fearing loss of national control and higher internal service costs. A three month review followed by a cabinet report failed to secure unanimity.
The article argues that Edward’s name linked to successful English kings, bringing popularity at home and warfare abroad. It notes Edwards often avoided domestic reform, letting Parliament grow, while foreign ventures boosted royal prestige until popularity waned. The current king hoped to mirror Edwardians’ favorable associations.
A local thermometer shows yesterday’s maximum at 97.9 degrees. The brief heat spike lasted about two hours before cooling.
The London Metal Market reports copper and spelter price moves with forward and spot levels, noting copper up and tin down amid mixed commodity shifts. A wheat legislation plan and federal tax abolition decision discussed by Government Ministers signals ongoing fiscal policy adjustments.
Tokio reports Admiral Takahachi says if the United States renounces naval policy aimed at trade protection and power expansion, Japan will build strongholds in Formosa and the Bowh Beas region. He hints at Japan acting to counter rivals before population decline weakens its position, noting no reference to Pacific.
Local notices list residents visiting and leaving Pirie Hospital including J Porter of Frith Street and G Edwarde of Selomontown. A hail of travel and theatre figures, like Mr Tom Bolton of Broken Hill and Mr Nutt once of Garrick Theatre London, appears alongside waterworks concerns and a Seamen’s relief drive. Elizabeth Malcolm dies at Broken Hill aged 72. funeral details note burial with husband Charles Orum.
Japanese buyers dominated the sixth series wool sale with prices averaging up 3 to 7 percent over December. About 8,090 bales sold with strong Chinese and American interest in flat-grade lines. Australian manufacturers also active. Best price 224d for seven bales. totals near £600,000. Demand widespread from Adelaide Mills to Kangaroo Island. upcoming February 20 auctions seen as promising.
The plan would form a 12 member tribunal style body under Judge Dethridge with four employers four labor delegates an economist a medical man and a woman consumer representative plus treasury and customs officers non voting to study reduced working hours in Australia. The Prime Minister said Parliament cannot legislate hours but aims to gain guidance from a full examination of relevant considerations.
Seamen and supporters gathered in Pirie Street as Mr H O Mall urged funds for workers facing dismissal under the new seamen’s award. Speaker Mr W P Coffey chaired. Officials warned some would lose jobs while many urged accepting the award to avoid prosecution under the Crimes Act. Debate highlighted compulsory medical exams and older sailors fearing redundancy, with several addresses supporting O’Neill and O’Wells as they urged solidarity.
The Daily Express in London highlights Bradman with a new bat design and a larger shaft. The report notes speculation on its potential adoption and aims to settle whether this model will be used in play.
In a ceremony at Seamen Hall, the owners received the sew award amid praise from attendees. The event highlighted leadership and community impact by the featured business group.
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