17 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
1
The Industrial Court in Queensland announces a basic wage of £4 with a 3 reduction from existing rates. The new award takes effect August 4 and may be reviewed after October 4. Adult temp workers face £2 if the president confirms a substantial reduction is essential.
Adelaide workers of the Public Teachers Union agree to a voluntary salary cut if finances demand it. They propose the government take the first step and show what sacrifices teachers must make, with a 40 percent cut saving about £77,785 amid a £100,000 education-saving goal for the year.
Canberra reports the Nationalist Party moving to press the government to cut member salaries and administration costs. Leader J Latham signals intent to move a motion urging reconsideration of estimates to reduce expenditure by about £4,000,000 to match 1998-29 levels and curb cost of living rises and unemployment.
Melbourne reports Minister for Railways Mr Sain says fears of a NSW coal order by the Railways Department are unfounded. The contract decision is not finalised and could still move to Wonthaggi mines if needed.
In taladstone on Saturday Georgetown beat Gladstone by two points 4 goals 9 behinds to 4 goals 4 behinds. Best for Georgetown were Winners-Fomnrty G and J Page Read J and J Noonan. for Gladstone, Arad Cate Barris Bergin Yates. Crystal Brook and Gladstone are minor premiers.
Merriton won by one point after a tight contest scoring 2 goals 6 behinds to Narridy 2 goals 5 behinds. Goalkickers for Merriton were J. Dennis J. Kiely, while C. Smart and B. Darley scored for Narridy. Best players for Merriton included P. Sinclair A. Scott M. Coouch and M. Coombe.
A crowded Town Hall in Melbourne heard taxpayers and business groups denounce the Federal Budget. Lord Mayor Luxton chaired as resolutions urged revising taxes to curb costs across primary, mercantile, manufacturing, and finance sectors and to cut unemployment. A motion urged economy over new taxes and asked for a joint committee of producers and financiers to present relief ideas.
In Canberra, the House of Representatives opened the tariff debate tied to Budget proposals. Minister FEL Fenton defended trade with Great Britain as stable, while opposition leader H S Gullett called the measures a financial earthquake. Dr Earle Page warned the government risked national welfare for its remedy.
In Canberra on a Wednesday Mr Scullin announced in parliament that the sales tax would start on August 1. He said it would apply to forward contracts made before the introduction of the bill and would not be retrospective. A specific date was considered advisable to include in the bill.
Sydney reports Wills announces a sevenpence per pound increase in main tobacco prices due to tariffs. Cigarettes stay the same price, while packaging sizes may change slightly.
In Leeds with 25 minutes left, the third Test finished drawn after umpires upheld an appeal against light. Spectators protested, urging England to continue. Duleepsinhji again fell to Satelife of Queensland. England trailed by BF runs with seven wickets in hand at stumps. Grimmett and others took key wickets as the match closed.
London reports show Frank Faulkner and Guardian cricket writers faulting England and praising Bradman amid a controversial light-umpiring decision. The Evening News notes England cannot curb Bradman’s scoring and questions England’s field settings and strategy.
William Smith, Sporting Lites expert, cites Woodfull for stepping over the boundary line in a return and notifying the umpire. The two runs could have altered the outcome of a follow-on, Hammond involved, Hammond mentions the incident as costly and unsportsmanlike.
In Leeds a patent firm reportedly offered Bradman £1000 again, but contract terms bar acceptance. A humorous telegram to Duckworth in Lancashire drew cheers, reading Admirer sends you a thousand thanks, signed Lancastrian.
Report says Mr J S Scullin may be prevented from leaving next month for the Imperial Conference in London due to a new issue arising over the Bardoet. The possible postponement reflects parliamentary or diplomatic complications affecting travel.
William Haines stars in his first talking film Nave Blues a comedy romance filmed largely aboard a destroyer with Anita Page as the sailor’s sweetheart The picture features lively dialogue and a sensational rescue scene with Karl Dane and a roomful of thugs Laurel and Hardy provide strong supporting comedy Set against navy life and Manila Orient scenes it promises brisk entertainment.
United Service in Brooklyn reports Harry Woolsey aged 14, son of a wealthy manufacturer, confessed to killing his nurse Miss Anna Miller aged 24 by stabbing her in the back during a quarrel on a hiking tour.
New York boxing headlines report Bal Battalino defeating Ignace Fernandes by knockout in the fifth round at a United Service event in New York on a Wednesday night.
In Edinburgh on a bright day Australia begins a two-day match with Scotland. Alexander wins toss and bats as Grimmett challenges Kerr with pace and spin. Alexander reaches a century in 70 minutes as Scotland posts their first innings total amid brisk scoring and weather-friendly conditions.
In Sydney and surrounding districts 500 men halt work at north western sheds over a new award. Meetings spread across the area with no general action likely until the AWLC Executive in Melbourne on Saturday. If no sheep are shorn exports may suffer a heavy loss to nearly 1,000,000 pounds. The association president said measures will be taken if necessary to keep shearing going.
In Peking Generals Yen and Feng quarrel over Tientsin Customs funds while Japan notes a stalemate. Chiang Kai shek vows decisive action within 60 days and orders troops from Hunan Hupei Kiangsu and Kuangtang northward with 38 vessels. Provinces remain disorderly raising risk of trouble from Communist bands near Nanking.
United States foreign trade fell by 90 million dollars in the first five months of the year from the same period last year. American trade with Canada dropped 76 million, while Canada's purchases from the United States declined by 22 million and American purchases from Canada were about 4.1 million lower.
United Service in Vancouver reports the Johnny Risko-Tom Heeney boxing bout has been postponed from Thursday to next Tuesday after Heeney injured his shoulder in training.
Sydney report says Peter Percell a 28 year old laborer was jailed for twelve months on a cocaine possession charge. Detective Wickham noted 100 raids on Percell's Surry Hills residence over three years but catch remained difficult.
Report notes the cross atop St Pauls Cathedral in London was re-ended using 3000 leaves of pure 24 carat gold leaf similar to that used for Egyptian mummies 400 years ago, highlighting its ceremonial regilding.
The Premier Mr. T. R. Bavin was discharged from hospital today and is not expected to return to work for several weeks.
A French engineer introduces a novel car aid placing a microphone before the driver. The driver whispers remarks which are repeated and amplified through a loud speaker for clearer communication and feedback.
The Broken Hill Licensed Vietuak ers Racing Club held the Silver City Cup meeting yesterday. The day’s feature went to Prince Rooks top-weight, with Hot Spring and Great Gheater following. Results include NOVICE PLATE and WELTER HANDICAP with betting odds and a long list of starters and placings.
Geelong racing meets featured 4 events with top odds for THE LOOKER and CANTO. Other notable starters included Lanilda, The Prompter, Renown, Alpine Rose, and Pilgrims Mount amid heavy betting and large fields. long-distance Brush Steeplechase saw Sir Carillon favored at 9 to 1 with Bandolier and Cooldown among contenders.
Prospects look bright for the Tattersalls Meeting at Morphettville this Saturday with Water Pistol Designer and a host of runners set to contest the day’s handicaps and hurdles. Notable contenders include Leaheim Kilronan Ferner Fruition and Burnemup while bets favor Austicana Melanous and Romany Prince in select events.
Scotland batted as 5,000 drenched spectators watched in wet conditions. After lunch rain caused an adjournment and four overs were bowled, producing 35 runs as Alexander Ker McTavish Tod Nicholson and Sundries contributed before rain abandoned play for the day.
Industrial Council discusses a plan to set up a 9 store cooperative to aid miners and workers. Traders doubt seriousness amid past failures and wage reduction tensions. unions seek 24 hour weekly shifts, funds raised target £100 to £500, with levies from workers.
Melbourne report says Mr A V Hiskens secretary of the Moonee Valley Racing Club will for a year not act as secretary and adviser to the Victorian Amateur Turf Club. Hiskens is regarded as one of Victoria’s top turf administrators.
In Calcutta a violent riot killed fifteen people including eight Europeans and one policeman and injured about 220 as British troops prepared to restore order. The clashes followed a two hour silence honoring martyrs for the constitution with mobs attacking police and European shops while fires and looting disrupted the city.
A government move in Port Adelaide aims to provide full rations to over 44 residents living at home with unemployed conditions. A deputation pressed for full austere rations while Mr. McInnes noted existing applications and promised steps to widen commodity distribution and support through charitable funds and public institutions.
Unemployed figures rose for the week ending July 7 with a total of 10006, the highest since 1924, according to the latest ledger.
Miss Amy Jotson sparked a major glare of attention as she arrived by Naldera, mobbed outside, and toured Colom with Sir Solomon Branaike’s country seat as locals welcomed her with panels and gifts. A municipal reception followed at the Town Hall, marking a historic first for the city.
Aileen Lyon aged 29 died after being pricked with a safety pin at Adelaide Hospital. She was reportedly hospitalized four days earlier after a relapse, and the incident followed another unrelated prick the previous day.
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