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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1936
Page
1
Britain France and Russia show united front as Geneva Journalists face security risks during a League Assembly session. Swiss mediation, Italian rhetoric, and calls for continued sanctions frame tense diplomacy. Canada backs sanctions while others seek cautious restraint amid protests and propaganda.
London reports heavy precautions amid rumors a royal engagement could be announced before the May coronation. Insurers and manufacturers fear gambling and counterfeit souvenirs, while Lloyds underwriters note insurers weigh plans around any potential public revelation.
A damaged text describes a circus traveling to Pirie visiting Metbauien and Sydney performances. It recalls elephants Molly and Etty, crowds, natives reacting to the animals, and the public demanding more by 56 of the wine elephants. The piece notes travel through Java, New Zealand, and Vietnam, with observers detailing handling challenges and the novelty of talking pictures amid the exhibition.
A fragmented OCR snippet describes pensioners, social gatherings, and a village scene with references to parties, dishes, and performances. It mentions Mr. Lane, Miss Baldwin, Mrs. Troy, and local organizers, detailing daily loaves, geese, elephants, and a staged pageant. The text mixes feasting, animals, and entertainments with unclear chronology.
Adelaide coroner Mr Blackburn conducts an inquiry into a June 3 blaze at Bon Toust Salon Hundle Street. Fire Brigade Chief Officer Whyte testifies the evidence suggests deliberate ignition with inflammable liquid spread over objects and a night of smoke and scorch marks described around the Tuck's premises area.
A Pirie court report describes the arrest for drunkenness and the subsequent examination revealing the accused had been sober about thirty minutes earlier. The doctor’s testimony and police witnesses detail the sequence of events outside a Footpath area near a motel, with confusion and signs of intoxication observed after the arrest.
In Pirie last night a billiards match and a drunkenness inquiry unfolded. Witnesses described a man as sober during the watchhouse intake while the defense and cross-examining lawyers pressed for details. The magistrate noted the case would drag on without clearer evidence as the hearing stretched into the evening.
Geneva reports indicate German seizure fears amid Danube and Rhineland tensions. Eden signals possible UN or League response with private talks and calls for joint discussions among Britain, France, Italy, Austria, and Scandinavian states.
Yesterday recorded a maximum of 64 and a minimum around 50 with SE winds. No rainfall data provided.
Thursday in the Assembly Richards questioned Premier Butler on leaks from government departments to the press. Butler said the core issue is preventing civil servants from divulging information and that instructions to regulate such leaks were under review, with Auditor General powers discussed and government oversight questioned.
Thirteen people are known to be dead in floods sweeping Southern Texas along with two families. The deluge caused widespread destruction as heavy rains and rising rivers devastated communities. Authorities report many missing and appeal for relief efforts to aid affected residents.
In Parliament today Judge MacIndoe accepted the account of a Royal Party dispute. Supt Brophy stated the shooting was an accident and the inquest was told by reporters that evidence pointed to an accidental event rather than deliberate action.
A meeting of the Australian Workers Union Smilers section in Waterside Workers Federation Mall discussed union actions to counter non unionists and warned employers that unions would work with non unionists. G L Davis, Pittre organizer for AWU, said the decision from last night’s meeting would be reported to the Trades Council and Connell Hall next week. The non union post wing was described as stem and shered up. Inquest After Five Months Into Death Outside Melbourne An inquest will be held by coroner Mr Tiagatee into the death of Ste Solven aged 64 outside the town of Melbourne on January 8. Police have been seeking Jane Dougie Brown aged 26, a timber worker, for interrogation regarding the shooting.
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