20 Jul 1935
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1935
Page
1
Progressive safety drive at Broken Hill Associated Smelters since 1031 reduced total accidents to 1 767 at the works. The report notes lower lost time injuries and describes rates per 1 000 man days, with detailed departmental figures and shifts affecting safety outcomes.
A fragment notes figures year by year relating to Laliskies and petind in 1927 28, indicating a foresting codparison. The text is garbled but suggests a comparative data set across years with named entities Laliskies and petind.
Compulsory training dominated talks among soldiers and officials as Parliament considers conscription reforms. Key figures argued for and against universal service while noting constitutional limits and the impact on volunteers.
A gale swept through Bate MELBOUTINE on Friday night causing port damage and service disruptions. Strong winds reached a peak of 32 miles per hour, impairing telegraph and shipping operations. Several vessels, including Rad and Moulersy, faced delays at anchorage with two emergencies reported near Willaestown.
The piece reports a ceremonial funeral for an unknown soldier at Westminster Abbey and notes differing views from leaders and public sentiment. It mentions the Shrine of Remembrance and a conference issue related to the Unknown Soldier’s burial and national tribute, reflecting tensions over ceremony and memory.
A five seater car owned by Sir John James Ryan collides with a milk cart driven by Me James Tobin at the Goode road Terrace corner near Pirie School. The cart overturns, causing damage, while both drivers and Mrs. Heller are shaken. Tobin and Mrs. Heller are attended by a doctor and later driven home. The incident prompted police inquiries and a report to the Board of the Refan.
Mr H Hodges attended a local court in Pirie Clinten's court where Mr G Pilzernald and Ms M T Pitugerald heard the matter. Sir W H Matthews arrived in Pirie yesterday and stayed at Royal Esenagge Motel. J Y Spillane left Pirie early this morning while Mr Gaver of Carriewerlas Station and others arrived in Adelaide by coach, staying at Hotel Bic.
A fire at a Melbourne motor shop caused about 4000 pounds in damage. Authorities and figures including J O Goonur Auckland and George Ritchie acting premier discussed aviation prospects with a view to a trans Tasman air service. Some plans involved four drum petrol and oil storage, with flights proposed to depart Broadened routes.
Adelaide police probing the Pinnaroo tragedy report human remains found on a farm. Examinations by Dr Ray aim to determine cause and identity while skeleton fragments and teeth are sent to Adelaide for analysis. Authorities coordinate with Murray Bridge officials as investigations continue.
Mr Sanders departs Pirie for Port Adelaide to assume yardmaster duties after 25 years in the railways. He has served as a signalman and umpire in football, with a long career at Pirie, St Mark's, and various leagues. Mrs Sanders and daughter accompany him to Rosewater.
Reports from Belfast describe escalating sectarian clashes as mobs burn and loot, pushing residents to flee. Seven deaths are linked to the violence, with scenes unfolding around Western districts and a school in the Conway area noted for heavy damage.
In Addis Ababa on Friday the Emperor of Abyssinia warned that Italy faced a united Abyssinia despite Italy's modern weapons. He said Abyssinia would defend its territory if attacked and addressed parliament about the threat from Italy.
A Meconder special reports in Shanghai that 30,000 people drowned across Shantung Meang Ho and nearby Yell ow River areas. About 14,000 bodies recovered from two cles. more than 5,000 names from Mupeh Province fear lost. Immense oil loss from Loess mountain floods. Fire and destruction follow rising floodwaters.
Weather fragment records yesterday’s high of 61 and low around 38. Meteorological notes indicate early morning readings at 6 30 am with inconsistent data.
A North London magistrate rebuked a husband for abusing his wife, condemning the notion that men may still strike their wives. He noted the era has passed when husbands slap their spouses and stated a woman will not endure such treatment.
The fragmentary report references a series of items across locations including Sydney Adelaide and Perth. It mentions a 4 million pound share purchase, a heavy dust storm causing a power feeder incident injuring a driver and passenger, and ongoing police investigations. Names and exact details are obscured by garbled OCR.
Report from Port Adelaide details a dense fog and dust affecting shipping. P&O Royal Mail Cathay delayed at Semaphore anchorage after leaving Outer Harbor, with loud foghorns signaling entry, while the collier Dinos and steamers Maneuvered under reduced visibility. Delays hit the Quorn to Alice Springs passenger train, and a derailment near Hawker compounded river berthing difficulties.
In a labor disruption aboard the steamer Growaht heavy tensions arose as Waterside Workers, moved to Anchorage and then Angto-Colombian ships, faced transfers and delays. Reports note clashes as tellers and gangs confronted officers, with hopes for safer passage and reduced risk for the crew and lighters.
MELBOURNE Friday the emergency committee of the Australian Congress of Trade Unions drew up plans to take pressure from the Federal Labor executive. If no progress by September 30 unions across Australia should call an early all Australian congress similar to the 1921 event. The committee urges unity talks with the New South Wales Lang Labor and asks South Australia Victoria and Tasmania to convene conferences to align Federal politics and unite Labor.
Adele reports a woman at Alberton station risked her life to rescue a dog from an oncoming Adelaide bound train. With the engine close, she grabbed the animal and dragged it away as the emergency brakes were applied, narrowly avoiding tragedy. The driver and station staff acted quickly to avert a collision.
Williams wins a closely contested final in the Wittlarde Institute Handicap Knockout Tournament. Soares knockout results list XK Willa 00 and Dy 4, with scores and participants including Ames 487, Garland £, J Hopkins 480, Giles 400, and B Gibbony 31 in the Handicap Tournament.
At a Melbourne meeting of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' material League the talk centered on postwar peace, with speakers arguing the need for a world conference and goodwill among former foes. Discussion touched on Britain and Germany, Pacific links, and potential air routes. the gathering urged closer channels with the British government and warned against transferring contested Pacific possessions to foreign powers.
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