29 Jan 1932
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1932
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe multiple blasts in Shanghai near Japanese positions. Text hints at explosive events causing alarm and mentions Japanese naval torpedoes and defensive actions, though the garbled source limits clarity on dates, locations, or casualties.
A magistrate set lenient terms for unemployed defendants granting a month to pay and a Greek offender ordered to pay 20 shillings for a minor transgression. A man fined 2 shillings for petty offence, with remarks on his ability to buy beer and a suggestion of modest penalties.
Reported events describe ships bombings and landings near the Shanghai consular wall as Japanese and Allied forces maneuver. Senior naval officers prepare defenses amid a growing foreign troop presence, with 15 000 troops changing the strategic balance and consular instructions guiding British and American residents.
Canberra reports that more than sixty items are expected to be affected by a new tariff schedule. Minister of Customs Mr Collett expects to table the measure shortly after Parliament opens. Governments on both sides anticipate increases, with some duties likely to be reimposed.
Inquest testimony from Sydney outlines medical evidence and an alleged self harm theory. Morrison’s burnt remains were found in Bungendore as experts discuss an “infactority complex” and social shame while relatives and doctors describe his troubled personality and work/home behavior.
In a tense session, port officials and Labor members clash over expulsions as party leadership faces internal dissent. The dispute centers on staffing and policy reform, with protesters marching and parties signaling continued public engagement.
In a London report a witness describes a submarine incident in rough seas. The account details the moment a submarine sank and the observer’s realization that it was the submarine during contact with naval authorities. The witness notes confusion and attempts to relay information to Postianil authorities.
Bright holiday events set for Monday February 1 at Solomiontown beach include aquatic and pedestrian races, a fancy dress parade, a novelty concert, and a children’s decorated cart contest. The committee expects thousands of visitors for a full day of activities with prizes for best outfits and best child costumes.
London reports reveal figures from the latest British revenue returns indicating a likely balanced budget for the year.
In Adelaide reports describe a dire dry season threatening grape crops across South Australia. Widespread losses warn wine producers and farmers that ongoing heat and arid conditions could devastate harvests through November to January, with significant economic impact.
Fragmentary wartime era report cites Mr Scullin on great blunder while regulations repealed and warnings issued. References Adelaide water tax and government actions, noting tension between policy and public sentiment.
A Prohibition era court in Pirie heard charges against G. Bannon and Evilenge for liquor possession at the Pirie Hotel during prohibited hours. Key witnesses and constables testified about a bottle of wine taken from the premises. The defense argued the incident, with a party at a contested location, and the case was ultimately dismissed.
A fragment notes Pirie High School students achieving passing marks on nine parts of an intermediate exam. The item references a ring or chapter titled Intermediate Exams with Pirie involved in the assessment.
A fragmented catalog item lists Boys' Grey Zephyr shirts and men shirts in sizes M and Large, with mentions of blue and navy colors and a partial Aertex Galion product reference.
A compact sale notice lists dress fabrics including 29 inch silk at 2/11 yard, double width dimity and voile styles priced at 1/3 yard, and rayon dress fabric offered at special clear line price per yard. The ad preserves period pricing and promotional language for fabric quantities and sale terms.
Silent catalog item line reads as a dated sale listing for silk hose and art silk hose in various quantities and prices. It includes mentions of writing pads lined envelopes and children silk items with unclear quantities and prices, reflecting a mid century clearout sale.
Counter item listing for sale of shoes labeled maid sizes 2 and 3 appears amid a fragmentary ad. The readable text hints at a sale setup with a bar and tent noting sale items and sizing. No clear event date or full context is provided.
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