Court debate over police witness fees under new Justices Act
Port Pirie sees controversy as regulation requiring courts to grant police witness fees draws criticism. The Recorder questions if defendants should pay for police testimony, noting funds go to government coffers and police officers are performing duties already salary-supported. S.J. Warren argues the rule is undesirable, increasing hardship and suggesting magistrates’ discretion better ensures justice.
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Port Pirie
Tela
S. J. Warren
Pirie
Race results from Blyth trophy event
The second race for the trophy presented by C G Tucker and L R Freeborn was flown from Blyth. Results show W Tucker finishing first in 10.630 seconds, D Ward second in 11.571, and K McDonald third in an unrung vehicle.
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CG. G. Tucker
L. R. Freeboirn
Blyth
W. Tucker
D. Ward
K. McDonald
V.e.c
Pirie Billiards Club Tonight’s Fixtures Listed
Tonight's fixtures in connection with the championships include 2 grade players W. K. Mallyon and D. Jones plus B grade players W. Thitmert and J. Suther.
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Pirie Billiards Club
W. K. Mallyon
D. Jones
Grages W. Thitmert
J. Sutherand
Motorcyclist and Cyclist Injured in Kent Town Collision
Two men were seriously hurt when a motorcycle and bicycle collided head on near Adelaide’s North Terrace. The unidentifed rider, about 22 or 23, was taken to hospital in a critical state with a fractured skull. The other rider, Charles A. Dunkeley, 85, of Garfield Ave Kurratta Park, had concussion and likely skull fracture. Vehicle number 54596 is registered to Cecil Robyn Brown of Ninth Ave St Peters.
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Adelaide
Terrace
Kent ‘Town
Neaf
Adelaide’ Hospital
Cecil Robyn Brown
Ninth Ave
St. Peters
Charles A. Dunkeley
Garfield Ave
Kurratta Park
No Fresh News of Mr Cocks Absent from Pirie
No new information on Mr T E F Cocks secretary of the Port Pirie Waterside Workers' Federation branch. He did not return from Adelaide as he telegraphed and was not heard from by late yesterday. Widows in Pirie have received no further word since last Tuesday.
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T. £. Fl. Cocks
Port Pirie
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Adelaide
Ocks
Wil
Pirie
Early Election Prospects Discussed as Parliament Opens
The Governor opened Parliament with talks of a shorter session and possible early dilution. Premier Hill was absent in Sydney. The Governor outlined proposed Bills including reducing members of Parliament and tightening motor vehicle laws, with measures on rents, licensing, water works, debt relief, and rail finances. A Valuation of Land Bill was planned for consideration.
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Adelaide
Hom
L.L. Hill
Sydney
WinKcellency
Ine. Smaistry
Fortune
Legisi Sture
Hig Exacti¢way
Royal Commission On Railways
South Australia Enforces Stop After Animal Hit Law
A test case fines Harold James Ackroyd £20 reduced to £5 with £4 12 costs for not stopping after hitting a dog at Colonel Light Gardens. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals led the prosecution to warn motorists that they must stop after accidents involving any person animal or thing.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Harold James Ackroyd
Colonel Light Gardens
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
A. F. Newman
What Will He Do With Early Election Plan
Fragmentary text hints at plans for an early election and discussions among members about the duration of the current term with people milling about in April.
Conference Ends Today With Unemployment Question Resolved
Report indicates the Premiers and the Bank Board reached a satisfactory understanding on unemployment funding. An arrangement was said to be made available at the conference conclusion tomorrow.
Trick That Failed Ends With Fork Stuck in Man’s Throat
After swallowing spoons and knives, a man named Lowe had a fork become stuck in his throat. He was rushed to hospital by bystanders as doctors attempt non surgical removal.
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Lowe
Supply Passed in Adelaide on Opening Day
The House of Assembly sat until 9.5 pm and the Legislative Council until 9 pm a record for the opening day. The Hon W J Denny Acting Premier ensured passage by both Houses of the Supply Bill for £1,000,000. Parliament adjourned until July 19 when the Premier returns from the Premiers Conference.
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Adelaide
House of Assembly
Legislative Council
W. J. Denny
Metal price quotations in London on July 6 1927
Advices to the Australian Mines and Metals Association show London Metal Exchange quotations for July 6 with copper lead spelter tin and silver prices. Copper spot rises to £27 6 3 per ton three months up £26 16 3, electrolytic ingots at £30 40, shipment next month £3 40. lead soft spot falls to £10, forward £10 8 9. spelter spot £11 13 9. tin spot £124 2 6, three months £125 7 6. silver cash £274 9 16, forward £15 16 8. gold open market £546 5 per ounce.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metals Association
London Metal Exchange
Premiers Conference Reaches Unanimous Plan on Finances
Mr Denny read a telegram from Mr Gilli that the Premiers Conference reached unanimous agreement on a comprehensive plan to tackle this year's finances and unemployment. Mr Hill called the position most satisfactory for South Australia with relief of unemployment and general improvement expected in Australia.
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Denny
Gilli
Hill
South Australi
Australia
Woman Swigtim Hit-and-Run Fiend Traced by Police
Police trace a driver in a hit-and-run case involving a woman identified as Swigtim. Authorities pursue leads across the city to determine the driver’s identity and motive.
Wartime Profits Case in Melbourne High Court
In Melbourne, Thursday, Mr Justice Dellon Blarke ruled in favor of the Taxation Commissioner regarding a wartime profits tax of £500 on Coghlan’s wheat scrip dealings. The court found the transactions constituted profit making, though Coghlan was allowed interest on borrowed funds used to purchase the scrip. The assessment was remitted to the Commissioner for alteration.
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Melbourne
Br Atichaeone ‘Gouhian
Srigomncer
Mir
Dellon Blarke
High Court
Judement
Coghlan
Gold shares surge after over subscription and sale
The gold shares were heavily subscribed with about 200 million units oversubscribed. Trading today saw shares selling at 7 pounds 6 pence as market activity picked up.
Visitors in Adelaide Obtain Copies of The Recorder
Visitors to Adelaide may now procure copies of The Recorder at Station Norah Terrace. A bald rad Netto listing appears among the offerings, detailing where to obtain the newspaper.
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Adelaide
the Recorder
Ottenny
Norah Terrace
Back to Crystal Brook Ote Breakaway Veron Branch
Brief news note reports a breakaway event tied to Veron Branch during the Back to Crystal Brook proceedings. The item outlines a procedural shift or departure from the standard flow, with limited readable details on participants or outcomes.
Basic Wage in New South Wales May See Drop
Industrial circles expect a fall in the basic wage from £4 2/6 to £3 13/ as the May cost of living report shows lower living costs in urban New South Wales. Mr Sawkins provides figures noting the end of last March at £312/9 per year. The Industrial Commission’s inquiry may trigger the wage adjustment.
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New South Wales
Sawkins
Goode Enquiry Concluded Reports Await Government
The inquiry led by C. J. Goode, formerly the Transport Commissioner, concluded today. The Commissioner will submit the report to the government shortly.
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Goode
Weate Baral Genome
Acsinst
C. J Goode
Chet ‘Comte ‘Transport Sioner
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