02 Jul 1932
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1932
Page
1
Government and business leaders begin the new financial year with optimistic expectations. Trade and exports are seen improving, and industry hopes for a steadier climate following the Lausanne Conference.
Adelaide reports South Australia’s yearly deficit reduced to £1,074,000 from an anticipated £4,500,000. The premier signals strong budget results and claims no further trouble with deficits, noting hope for steadier finances despite earlier projections.
London reports a dramatic Wimbledon night where Crawford is decisively beaten by Vines. Hopman, Mile, and the lone Austrian Sigart survive, while Austic (Britain) defeats Satoh (Japan) as Vines advances to the final slated for Saturday.
Sydney reports the appeal of Willim Cyril Moxley against his death sentence for murder. He chose to self defend, refused Crown aid, and sought to present new medical evidence. The court granted a three week adjournment as the proceedings continued under guard.
Premier conference notes rigid expenditure controls and a larger revenue by stamp taxes. An extra £13,000,000 could be raised, affecting shares and the valley position. Figures discussed reflect taxation policy and potential deficit reduction, with emphasis on the system’s impact on revenue.
Mr Nordin Taylor president of the Chamber of Commerce described the Hemhters Conference outcome as increasing industry in Wdalde. He said the plan and decisions show a new sense of responsibility among teachers students and premier officials, marking a shift from prior attitudes.
Air Accidents Investigation Committee report finds Pilot A L Ashley deliberately crashed the Wattle Bird near Melbourne after two NSW crashes. It commends Ashley for saving three passengers despite loss of the plane. The second crash, of an unregistered experimental machine owned by L J Jones, killed Pilot A H Mitchell and passenger Brames during a stall in bad weather.
An unclear fragment reports on jockey Elliott and his wife amid public scrutiny. The text references a potential scandal or accusation involving a "Retorder" special and mentions selling items like a cab or vehicle. No clear dates or locations are provided.
An oil company representative in Port Pirie explains current petrol margins and pricing. He notes resellers profiting about 3d per gallon on 2d 3d price levels and details the impact of service, delivery, and bulk supply shifts from tins to bulk delivery on local costs. He argues small operators face higher costs due to maintenance, accounts, and cash flow while noting Adelaide prices influence Pirie, and outlines bulk installation investments and logistics changes over recent years.
Fragmented OCR notes report a deadlock in reparations talks between Germany and France. A 43 hour session aims to craft a plan with safeguards for creditor nations, amid France’s demand for about 300 million pounds and Germany offering around 100 million.
A successful fundraising drive in Pirie drew support for unemployed smelters. A street collection and a sale of uses raised substantial funds, with praise for Smelter employees and Pirie residents for their generosity and assistance.
Adisplay of London Metal Exchange quotations for lead tin and silver with spot and forward prices. Details include spot falls and rises, three month forwards, shipment timing, and various unit quotations in pounds per ton.
A Prairie church reports a Bible Society service with Pastor B Randell leading the morning session and Pastor D J Reeule conducting the evening service. The evening topic is Christ's Look or Sympathy, and Mrs Baverstock will sing He Wipes the Tear From Every Eye.
The death occurred today of Mr Dick My L.C. who was first elected to the Legislative Assembly 38 years ago. The piece discusses petrol consumption, capital investment, and freight costs affecting supply, noting Adelaide as the source of bulk petrol and outlining price differences and transport costs to Pirie and other ports.
Central Church announces morning services led by Mr 2 Mitel and Nev JT L Asser with subject The Tug of Man to the Right Place. Miss W Hissey and Miss Whitford will sing. Evening sermon by Ray J Kilauurtin on The Mission of the Church. Choir songs and a song service. Friends urged to bring hymns and books.
The town hosts a Sunday gathering with J Gain of the Bible Society leading a service and choir performances including If Ye Love Me and The Heavens Are Tell ing. A Knights parade is planned in the evening with Hoy A Strange directing. A sermon will be preached at Warhertown and Alsdon Park hosts a concert by D Héckie and Rev B coldswarthy.
The Congregational Rev Ly Pibisy will conduct the incoming worship with the subject What the Bible Did for Bogland. Holy Communion will be observed at noon. Mr John Gain of the British sign Bible Society will lead the evening services at Central Baptist Church tomorrow. Morning service by Rev J b Ass and Mr J Kilmartin will cover the interests of the Bride and foreign Bible Society. Evening service features a song service at 6:45 and choir participation.
The Premiers adjourned the conference to Monday with reports on state deficits. Sydney and Melbourne figures show New South Wales revenue gains and South Australia’s improved position, while Victoria seeks a £600,000 town stipulation. Details include motor tax contributions and national credit for works.
In a vigorous hitting display Mailey's team overwhelmed their rival as H Tothiunn and G feature dominated the match. Australia scored 194 while Toronto reached 422 in a high scoring affair with Mailey taking seven wickets for 40 and Whetwood Smith five for 40.
A Tokyo investigation reveals a large scale tax evasion scheme by a company named Blecorder or similar, linked to over 30 million in undisclosed revenue. The government demands action after years of alleged sugar export activity masked as domestic sales through bonded facilities.
A damaged clipping reports that the dirigible once used as a training ship for the U S Navy, acquired from Germany in 1924, is ordered scrapped due to old age and cost. The note references Los Angeles as the location and mentions records from a nodal source.
London report notes Mr J A Moill presenting a cup to be awarded annually for deeds of Aeros performed by children of Wud. The event includes remarks on Mise Ming and a reference to De Bleue, with discussion of the cup’s future governance and eligibility.
A fragmentary note from Port Augusta discusses sandalwood industry regulation. It mentions a single unit and required controls, funds to be allocated, and the need for sanctions or rules to govern the wood trade.
Special cables report Britain will undertake the biggest conversion in history of its 6 percent war loan, with over £2,000,000,000 outstanding. Holders will be invited to participate in December, offering an interest reduction of about 0.94 percent. Chancellor Austen Chamberlain discusses savings and adjustments to the loan plan amid wartime finance.
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