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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 01, 1939

Page

1

Lord Halifax Warns Germany to Act Carefully

London reports Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax urges Germany to act with care to avoid new aggression in Europe. Britain vows to resist any insult or challenge, while seeking world cooperation as a solution to economic and colonial development issues.

Lord Halifax Germany Britain Europe Todevy Lord Wallfax Lund Malltax Tetegraph Tny THOR Weressiin Megalant Byilain Werard Labor Saya Malifax Muguint The Daily Men Bruce Australia Niel Udarters Etter Douteune Dienst Ford Halifan Peert Seman Blirusis England

Outlook for wheat weighs on prices amid surplus

Australian wheat officials from Louis Dreyfus & Co. report no near term price rise unless a major crop disaster occurs. Prospects look good for next harvest after widespread rain, while Orient demand supports exports. China and Japan may renew demand if settlements are satisfactory, with finance cited as a barrier.

Australia Orient Louis Dreyfus & Co Iing Pirie R. L. Salmon Anager Wiswir WM Alford Vawson Salmon Alford China Tientsin Japan Mr. Alford England

Youth in Court Over False Police Report in Port Adelaide

In Adelaide a 16 year old youth admitted making a false statement to police after a curious tale of being duped by two men at gunpoint driving a buckboard to Chain of Ponds. He had earlier claimed abduction while delivering goods for a city firm and was fined one pound with costs and ordered to repay police expenses.

Adelaide Port Road Chain of Ponds Por Adelaide Port Adeaide Lter Det Grow Clarke Danzig Navy Week Free Corps Gydnia Prussia Daily Telegraph Madic Poland Paris Warsaw Mi Bonnet Europe

Headlights campaign closes with 32 cars tested in Pirie

The Headlights campaign concluded in Pirie after testing 32 cars. Speakers including Mr. Salmon from South Australia praised port improvements and bag cargo handling methods, noting South Australia’s efficient facilities and claims that bag-handling benefits farmers despite higher costs elsewhere. The tour planned to continue to New South Wales and the eastern states before a South Australia call on the way to the West.

Port Adelaide Wallaroo Melbourne New South Wales South Australia Pirie Mr. Salmon

Two Dead and One Injured After Melbourne Car Crash

A Friday night crash on Dandenong Road, Carnegie, left one man dead and a police constable seriously injured. A third man, a brother of the killed civilian, sustained serious injuries. Names and precise details are unclear due to the fragmentary OCR.

Melbourne Dandenong Road Carnegie Inshanty

Adalade High School Student Charged In Jewel Theft

A high school pupil from Adalade faces charges in the Children’s Ward for stealing jewellery valued at £10 and £25 in cash. The victim, Mr W. Slitchardson of Charles Street Norwood, reported jewels and notes taken from a safe. Detectives interview the boy after recovered items included rings and a pendant. additional pieces valued at £340 and £20 were linked to the case.

Adelade Feiuay Francis Hanrahan Pimeluthes Evang Harvey W. Slitchardson Charles Street Nornwood Purine Irene Wilucid Haksine Tron

Jumped to death at Bayswater lodgings

The coroner ruled the death of Miss Matthews by her own hand in Bayswater lodgings near the international station Australia. The report notes no evidence of external injury and cites unsound mind as a contributing factor.

Lomson Feilay Weertaban Att Australiaa Aulye Matthews Bee Bayswater

Danzig Crisis Deepens as Poland and Allies Arm Mobs

London dispatch notes a worsening Danzig position with calls to readiness for a possible decision day. Nazi and Polish actions escalate. 600,000 German reservists recalled, Danzig fortified with heavy guns, ammunition dumps, and Free Corps units.

Barrecks Danzig Storm Free Corps’ Aviation

South Australian railway losses tied to engine driver strike

A disrupted railway week in South Australia due to central power engine driver stoppages. Minister Mclntosh comments on revenue fall while unions and officials discuss the impact on services and potential remedies. The strike reduces revenue by more than £8,000 weekly, affecting operators and workers across routes.

Aublalie Wailure South Australian Broken Jt M. Mclntosh Gunnocrd Wiley

Victim Claims Communist Threat in Trial Testimony

Del Aide, Marin Gullaton, once a trade secretary, testifies that federated workers face Communist influence and wrongdoing. He describes paying thousands of pounds in wages and personal funds since 1940 to support union activities while arguing the union owes less than stated. The witness asserts mismanagement and insists funds were diverted to union work from his salary.

Del Feiday Marin Gullaton Veil Tuiian Sechinad Indebilite Polica Howl Miplayer Ht Workers’ Association of Mastrithi Ont Amnury Hyip Adalf MidaMee Tunis Gallon Mr. Pickering

Widespread wage strike hits central power station work

Workers withdraw from the central power station amid a prolonged dispute over weekly pay. The stoppage affects operations at multiple plants as unions demand arrears and improved conditions, with about £40,000 in wages reportedly unpaid and further salary suspensions referenced.

Whyalla Beautification Features Oak and Pine Plantings

Kingston Oak and Aleppo Pine growths at Whyalla mark extensive tree planting as part of port beautification. Mr Albert Mortis of Broken Hill previously attempted plantations with limited success visiting the site in 192. Trees were grown from seed and seedlings used before heavy transplant losses.

Kingston Whyalla Sehenes Ironstone Albert Mortis Broken Hill Morris

Man Killed by Three Shots in Needitup Farm Case

Witnesses claim collusion as police probe into the death of George Pasll, 40, farmer, shot three times. Agnes Powell and others discuss motives tied to local politics and potential conspiracy to control the area.

George Pasll Farmer Needitup Mustithey Wheeler Manes Powell Socill Crowunserup Tailay Howell Powell al Rite Agnes Powell Fred W. Ger

Anish View of Chinese War Recordee Special Cables

Fragmentary wire service text quotes a government spokesman discussing a Chinese intervention analogy. The garbled report mentions Spain and wartime power dynamics, with references to arms and currency. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but imply foreign policy parallels and external influence.

Burgos Tayan Spain

Personalities on Pirie airliner travel and visits

Mr S Fitzgerald and Mr A Cacks were passengers on Robertson Miller's airliner yesterday from Whyalla to Pirie and from Pirie to Adelaide. Mr W Sweetland of Stenmness is indisposed. Miss Shirley Langsford returns to Pirie after a fortnight with her aunt Mrs Rex Corey in Walkerville. R C Salmon, his wife, W M Alford and J B Dawson arrived in Pirie yesterday with the Louis Dreyfus & Co delegation staying at the Royal Hotel before returning to Adelaide.

S. Fitzgerald Whyalla Pirie A. Cacks Adelaide Marobertson Miller W. Sweetland Stenmness Rex Corey Walkerville Shirley Langsford R. C. Salmon Louis Dreyfus & Co Salmon Messrs W. M. Alford J. B. Dawson Royal Hotel

Death of Noted Blackmailer Sparks Court Tales

A reputed blackmailer known as Recorder is linked to a £10,000 travel blackmail plot connected with Kasluninn. The case centers on a MeNina court scene as inspections reveal excerpts and claims. Capt. Artur recently faced bankruptcy, with his examination postponed.

Malikal Kasluninn MeNina Court Artur

New Wheat Markets Rise Amid Global Tension

The Adelaide wheat market showed mixed activity with small parcels moving on the port at 12 bushels for flourish and 2 for new on trucks at chief out ports. Liverpool and American markets surged on political uncertainty. Chicago and Winnipeg firms cited European tensions and export demand. Queensland shipped 500 tons afloat at 2 a quarter, while Australian reports were sparse.

Elaide Adelaide Tod Port Adelaide Liverpool Queensland Gg, Nicholls & Sons Chicago Winnipeg C. W. Anderson

Prospects Of Grand National Horses Discussed

The Grand National hurdle race, Australia’s richest, looms as a test of courage and speed. Green Cape, trained by Bill Burke, has intensive prep but little hurdle win experience, having four career wins. DA Stars has been trialed in three hurdles, aiming to sharpen for tomorrow’s classic, with Green Cape still the standout contender.

Green Cape Auantias Jain Mmmienj Bill) Burke

Pooley Bridge Poised in Hurdle Chase At Caulfield

The five year old Pooley Bridge the stablemate Green Cape a top contender in the big hurdle at Caulfield carrying weight near the heaviest. Nevizes another strong rival with recent hurdle wins in Flemington and Caulfield. Burke and trainer Alec Fullarton believe Pooley Bridge stands out as the main hurdler despite heavy imposts and potential limits for the longer journey.

Pooley Bridge Cape Nevites Burke Devan Novizes Don Ond Caulfield Redless Nevives Green Cape Fulham Restford S. McKee Port Phillip Alec Fullarton Fullarton Nevizes

Cape Race Emerges as Solid Stayer in Hurdle Circuit

Six year old Cape Horn gelding Cape Race shows consistency and promise as a stamina runner after finishing third to Winning Post and Exmoor at Moonset Valley. Winning Post impresses with pace and dash, while other contenders like Imitari Baralong, Bobken, Grey Lash, Penfield, Ringford, Bridge of Dee and Lord Lytton are noted for potential gains. Jorie is highlighted for staying power and hurdling ability. Lord Lytton of Tasmania has recent wins at Ballarat and Mentone, aiming to extend form in the Flemington Trial Hurdle.

Cape Horn Cape Race Moonset Valley Sydney Barrier Rise Baralong Bobken Chevy Jack Grey Lash Penfield Ringford Bridge of Dee Farndon Jorie Pooley Bridge Nevizes Canl- Beld Lord Lytton Ballarat Mentone Bes Sperm Sewal Flemington

Piddington Loses Appeal Against Bennett & Wood

The Full Court dismissed Mr A B Piddington KCs appeal over 415000 damages after a jury verdict against Bennett and Wood Pty Ltd for an April accident. Chief Justice Jordan and Justice Halse Rogers concurred, while Justice Bavin dissented. The case centered on injuries alleged from being knocked down by a motor cycle outfit.

Sydney A. B. Piddington Bennett & Wood Pty. Ltd Frederick Jordan Halse-Rogers Justice Bavin Piddington Mrr Hiddington Elonging Bennett & Wood Dev. Cnt Sear Benner & Wood

London metal quotations steady as copper and tin hold

Lead and tin prices show small moves while spot and three month figures mostly hold. Copper remains stable with spot and three month levels near prior. Spelter and electrolytic lead unchanged as market quotes drift little amid thin trading.

Adelaide London

National Register debate sparks con scription fears

Prime Minister Meigies denies National Register Act would enable conscription or sweep industrial awards. He says the federal government has long had power to call men for military service under Defence Vet and that repeal of the present system of awards is not contemplated. The minister replied to questions about emergency use of the national register.

Sydney A. G. Menigies National Register

Need for defence works in South Australia

South Australia urges a larger share of defence projects to stem skilled-worker drift and boost local employment. J C Makin, MWR, argues for decentralisation and aircraft construction opportunities to be shared with SA, noting unemployment in SA versus other states and backing measures seen by PM Menzies.

Adelaide South Australia Mr. X J. C. Makin M.W.R South’ Australia South Australie Matis Makin South Au Jalia Commonwealth Victoria New South Wales le Papeford Wremier

New Zealand Finances Face Gray Danger of Commercial Defauls

In London reports warn that New Zealand balances look weak amid a looming commercial default threat within four weeks. The Daily Mail notes caution over financial stability as creditors fear delayed payments and potential economic ripple effects.

Zialand London Dally Mall

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