17 Jul 1929
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1929
Page
1
Adelaide hearing details a murder charge against L Mathews assistant city coroner. Evidence reviews the alleged crime, including a wine bottle found on a dining room table, suspect statements, and a suspect’s claimed intoxication.
In Melbourne on Tuesday, timber unions and employers discussed setting a commission to determine hours under the 44-hour week. Both sides submitted nonconclusions for auditors to examine timber tims hooks, with no final agreement reached.
A loaded motor truck backing from Myer’s building site in Lonsdale Street Melbourne struck five workers as they checked the wheels with blocks. Thomas O’Connor, 45, killed. George Wallis, 60, fractured leg. Arthur Lind, 27, suffered severe shock. James O’Brien, 30, sustained arm injuries. Others treated for minor injuries amid excavations and a street ramp collapse.
During Mays past, several tremors were felt in Nelson with eleven shocks reported at Takaka since midnight Saturday. Sandey training Blenheim area noted. Catholic Church at Westport saw gashes but Father McCarthy finished his sermon as the church rocked. Similar shocks were felt in Christchurch, Invercargill, and Wellington, with Greymouth and Westport experiencing the strongest since June 17.
Washington reports a possible 13 to 25 cent bump in wheat prices over last year as crop conditions improve. The agriculture department notes stronger demand and weather signals suggest production may be about 3 million bushels higher than July estimates but still below last year.
Miss Ellen Bennett of London announces engagement to Edmund Weston of England. The forthcoming ceremony is planned in the near future with families of both sides noting the tennis player connection and social circles involved.
The fragmentary OCR presents a London Tuesday report with Lord Rysaul referencing an attack on a Toya stall Company and related personnel matters. Lord Et Davit offers explanations but the details are obscured by garbled text and illegible names and dates.
Fragmentary text references a burial in a well and gruesome details about a slain person. The readable portions mention names and a grim sequence with body parts. The fragment hints at a historic crime or accident but lacks clear who, what, where, and when.
A United Service dispatch from London reports the King is progressing after an operation. Two ribs were removed to expose and drain the cavity for treatment. Seven doctors attended at Buckingham Palace. The recovery time is uncertain but the doctors remain hopeful and the King remains under constant care.
At Bathfield Station a sensational shooting occurred as a man and a woman quarrelled and she fired three shots at John Maskell who was painting with others. Maskell was unharmed after a struggle with Florence Heath, aged 35, of Campersdawn, who was later charged with attempted murder at Liverpool Police Court.
Police investigators weigh a theory that a misidentified aeroplane caused a report of a downed craft near the Stephens Greek area. Witness accounts and regional chatter prompt cautious speculation while authorities seek confirmable evidence.
Fragmented report from Melbourne recounts a four year old boy named George Roker involved in a violent incident. The text alleges domestic distress, a stabbing attempt, and a shooting with a revolver, leading to injuries and confusion over who acted.
A noisy evening at Austral Theatre drew a crowd with a mystery on display tied to a 1873 feature. Patrons enjoyed a mixed program as Racer Wallace’s case loomed as a possible highlight, while Roger Espes provided entertainment in a nearby act.
The readable portion shows a jumbled historical newspaper fragment mentioning names and places in a distorted form. It appears to reference individuals such as Dennis and Brads, plus a mention of a boxer and labor context, but the exact event, dates, or locations are unclear due to severe garbling.
A garbled account shows factions within the Parliamentary Labor Party debating strategy and unity. References to an informed front, peace appeals, and leadership claims hint at internal power struggles and calls for stronger labor solidarity amid uncertain support.
A fragmented catalog style listing various dairy and farm products including butler chasses creamery items, cheese, hams, turkeys, potatoes, and miscellaneous farm goods with prices and unit estimates. Names, places, and dates are largely unreadable in the OCR, but the entry reads as a marketplace inventory from a rural area.
Fragmentary report mentions football and a fundraiser in a colonial era style with scattered names like Gooley Brittain and Brow Veearrett among unreadable words. No clear event date, team, score, or outcome can be established from the legible parts. The piece reads as a jumble of OCR errors rather than a coherent report.
A garbled excerpt mentions voyages and a person named Murray Briages and Feean Sk Mee Gundagol. It hints at July plans and favorable views toward certain equipment for ten weeks, with references to fishing and wave conditions.
A government commission plans far reaching tax changes aimed at expanding trade with Australia. Officials say reforms will simplify the tax code, encourage investment, and broaden export opportunities. The proposal awaits parliamentary debate and public comment before final approval.
Report notes widespread flooding across thirty villages due to persistent rainfall. Casualties and damage appear in scattered totals with ongoing relief assessments by local authorities and United Service optimism.
A reformist gathering among major industrial groups aims to soothe tensions and speed adjustments. Leaders propose a conciliation committee to prevent material disorder and foster timely agreements, signaling a move toward broader industrial harmony.
The page lists Tattersalls race entries and weights with numerous horse names and times. It includes a welter event at 120A and multiple handicap races, naming horses such as Shayee, Hungaren, Titan, and Captain Last. Odds, distances, and weights are interleaved with speculative placings and quirky spellings typical of a chaotic OCR.
Fragmented OCR summary details a football event with scratches and misread names, mentioning players Cylon and Empire Bombag, withdrawals, and a provisional match lineup. It notes investigations by the Pro prietary Football Cab leschemit and a memorial context, with terse references to secretaries and clubmates.
Fragmented OCR reads about a park series event with a ship or barge reference and a pending punishment date. It mentions Aust 45 and a club’s well being discussed, but details are unclear. Names and places are obscured, making specific facts hard to extract.
Sydney racing column reports that the identity puzzle around the horse Humphrey has been resolved. The debate centered on whether the horses named Humphrey and Cragsman referred to the same animal or two different sires and dams. Officials note the confusion arose from dam names and similar appearance among contenders.
A court report details a fatal stabbing case involving Albert Foster and Herbert Edward Wownds. The accused boy’s killer faced a verdict of five years in prison after the trial. The judge described the motive and actions as shocking and cruel, noting the accused intended to inflict severe harm.
Evidence presented in a Newcastle gas dispute shows the company may have suffered a loss of £35,000 due to alleged inferior supplies and rising costs. President Hewkson indicated possible lawful action, with legal representation granted to a group described as Housewives of Astoria. The inquiry resumes tomorrow.
Fragmented OCR text notes replacements of officers and a party dispute in Adelaide. It mentions labor groups, a no confidence motion, and an upcoming meeting date with references to local groups and authorities, but the exact details remain unclear.
Police say a man gave a description of a slanted tan shipper arriving Thursday and pausing at a boarding house on Argent Street. A search party formed but no trace of the VIP woman has been found.
An Australian Seamen's Union registration under the Commonwealth Rehibition Apt.y faced scrutiny as the registrar noted the institution's affiliation and the timing of member inclusion amid dispute over eligibility.
Fragmented note discusses annual salaries for officials including Bennetts Daten CD and Lewis secretary of the Law Department and Yates, with figures such as 2607 and 4000 pounds. Government critics argue against grant of increases amid low mood and strained finances.
A sabotaged act disrupted an overnight Ugiled Service train near Calcuttas Two hours before the mail reached its destination. The stationmaster alerted the next station stating he suspected foul play and a brief disaster was avoided as the express departed.
A fragmented report notes danger from subsidence at Eildon Weir related earthworks. The Premier cited a proposed spending of £1,500,000 and called for a formal report to the State. Authorities said steps would be taken to strengthen the embankment and water supply structures.
A fatal aircraft crash near Parafield on Tuesday involves two planes one piloted by Capt Grdasrebbr and another by Mr Leslie Birks. Investigating officials on the Royal Australian Air Board say the other plane was not at fault with findings due next week.
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