31 Jan 1931
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1931
Page
1
Locally varied sporting fixtures include cricket, racing, tennis, and swimming with the Solomontown Swimming Club opening. The program lists Railways and Solomontown in a series of matches and events across venues, with numerous local clubs and workers noted in detailed amateur schedules.
The article describes a lively program at Solomogiawn School, with 12 swimming and novelty events and large turnout expected. It notes ages around sixty and mentions attractions including a drawing by Mr A Wilson and a collection for a local cause aided by Mr A Swene.
The Pirie Association hosts Railwaya YMCA and St Marks Risdon Blue on Nallwiy courts in A grade. Players include White Wad Boltril Brown Howken Hoss Fiddaman and Fiddeman with many YMCA and St Marks competitors. Pirie Baptist Laura team plans to visit Lonvern today for church action.
In South Melbourne a sensational payroll robbery occurred when three men attacked Adele Webb returning from the Caldweily Ink Company bank with a payroll bag worth £100. Frederick Towers pursued and helped overpower one armed assailant, another passerby aided, the gun was wrestled away, the bag recovered intact, and the suspect was handed to police.
Melbourne reports a drowning at Cowes with Harold Pell a baggage porter from Wight Motel Lowes missing while airoplane search aids the recovery. Lawrence Hughson, 24, barman at the same date, was found in four feet of water as high tide rose. Two hotel guests observed men enter the water. Pell, a non swimmer, likely joined him while Hughson may have aided.
The Tattersalls Club race program lists events at Victoria Park this afternoon, featuring multiple handicaps and juveniles. Notable contenders include Last Trick, Lady Maulestor, and Tamers, with races spanning two miles to six and a half furlongs and a variety of odds and weights by the entries.
Miss V Power of the Gladstone telephone exchange is transferred to Adelaide. A farewell social at Gladstone on Thursday night drew a large crowd. Teddy Maddern, son of Mr W E Maddern, Peterborough, had an accident at school while climbing an arc and fell, sustaining concussion. He is an inpatient at Peterborough Hospital with satisfactory progress reported yesterday.
A cluttered race card lists multiple stakes at about two miles with horses such as Gurroon Gi Punch n efle Home Made Bur sis Scudalong Ahopat, and a mile events including Cyanite MumMine Full Mand Supela and King Aura, with weights and positions noted for the EPSOM PURSE and EPSOM HANDICAP plus Elaney and other entries.
United States government apologizes to Mussolini after a Marine Corps officer Major Buller used harsh language accusing mad dogs of threatening Europe and a claim that Mussolini’s car ran over a child. A court martial is ordered and Buller is placed under arrest.
Seven applications for a 40 per cent wage cut were filed in the Arbitration Court Registry today. The Printing and Allied Trades Employers Federation sought a 40 per cent cut and rate variation for commercial printing workers. The Gour rallyers argued the industry depended on export, hoping lower costs maintain competitiveness. The Romanian railway commission urged a cut for Atpah Amated Engineering Union, Moulders and Metals Union, and Boilermakers Society members. Dunlop Rubber Co Australia asked for the cut to apply to Federation and Rubber Workers award. Cinematograph Exhibitors Association sought reductions for actors, musicians, and theatrical employees. West-pleasing and Contracting Corporation requested a 40 per cent wage reduction. An additional application was submitted.
Judge Drake Brockman refused an application from timber workers for a 3 shilling Sarlation increase in the timber trade award during a Friday Adelaide hearing. The decision leaves the current award in place and affects employees and others connected to the timber industry.
Islington workers ask Railways Commissioner to restore eight hour day after months of a seven day week with unpaid leave. The plan, in effect for several months, is set to expire tomorrow.
Reported friction within the Labor Party shows talks of an ultimatum to adopt the Gibbons revolution policy. Theodore dismisses awareness of any ultimatum while Sir Robert Gibson and Brennan attend consultations ahead of a Canberra cabinet meeting.
The Prime Minister sent an urgent telegram to Mr Lyons asking him to reconsider his decision to resign. Mr Lyons refused to back down, prompting a potential full federal cabinet reconstruction once Lane and Penton depart. A.W.U. convention remarks signal a looming showdown in Federal politics as Labor consolidates. A Sydney meeting on February 16 will address the national emergency, Labor Council watereral strike proposals, Treasurer Theodore’s reappointment, Arbitration Court, and Sir Gavin Dmity as Chief Justice.
The Melbourne report outlines Mr. J E Fenton's cabinet position amid the crisis as the Victorian ALP executive weighs its attitude. Fenton's Maribyrnong seat stands firm, with telegrams from Mr Lyons signaling unresolved tensions. He plans to work the farm at Mortocks, then travel to Canberra with Mr Lyons to respond to developments and a possible resignation.
Weather notes a 20 degree drop from Thursday with a 4 degree high and southerly winds. Port Pirie council trims staff in the Surveyor's Dept and orders half a day weekly rationing, calling it essential to cut costs amid severe finances. Budge granted one month leave. he travels to Western Australia for holiday.
Epsom Vic Chub meets at Mordtanloc with race selections by Matthew Isex for the Adelaide start. Two year old handicap five furlongs with 20 yards to run features runners such as Gordon's Leap St Valour Periander Yo Madelon Marmond Pel’on Perinthus Stardom T.12 Away Gally' Robe Talyuan Alight Pink Lady Scotch Note Wildrake Anita Loos among listed weights and odds.
Mr J L Price comments on his return to Adel from Canberra and criticizes current party direction. He asserts unity is needed and expresses concern about the party’s course. Price refrains from endorsing Mr Theodors’s reelection while disagreeing with Mr Seuio’s reasoning.
Melbourne reports the Elwood inquest concluded with Coroner committing motor mechanic Adam Graham for trial on murder. Evidence highlighted Molly Dean’s death on November 2, 1930 at Alfred Hospital from shock and hemorrhage after neck injuries and lung collapse, alleged to be feloniously inflicted by Graham amid dramatic testimonies. Graham’s future trial is set before the Supreme Court on February 16, with defence and witness accounts detailing bloodstains and alleged encounters between Dean and Graham.
A meeting led by Hladstone farmers protested state and federal tax assessments, urging a 25 percent reduction while calling for redress if not granted. They planned to appeal collectively and appoint delegates to approach the government before any legal action.
London reports a colliery blast at Whitehaven in Gumberiaed yesterday killed eight workers and gas killed Az Dadly. About twenty men are missing as danger and hope mix. Two hundred miners worked in Anderses tunnel when a concrete wall sealed for an older version of the mine blew out, flooding the area with dust and wreckage. Doctors arrived with apparatus to aid those injured though most miners escaped.
Twenty nine miners were killed in a coal mine explosion at Linton Iplana. Nine others were rescued. Rescue and investigation efforts continued as authorities assessed the scene and reported casualties.
Owing to a further drop of 17 shillings per ton in the selling rate, bread prices may be reduced next week. The garbled notice mentions vessel counts and a year, with unclear figures but signals potential relief for consumers if declines continue.
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