22 Jul 1927
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1927
Page
1
Patrick Salmon a 33 year old man who had been missing since Monday was found yesterday afternoon about a mile from Dawson Valley cotton growing district with a head wound and died in hospital. He was found outside with injuries and police guard. Patrick Dowing, 30, listed as a fellow missing, is noted in connection with the case.
In Melbourne on Thursday Ronnie Lest, 22, fatally shot Mabel James, 22, before killing himself at St Ixus' Toardine Mouse, South Yara, where she worked as a domestic. Leah aley wounded Mrs Slats, 28, another worker, as she intervened. Letters found imply Lest was infatuated, claiming the girl rejected him. He described revolver plans and hinted at nobility and true beauty in a deranged message. The letters, written in a melodramatic tone, reveal a troubled connection and final act of violence.
Discussions at Honolulu on Chinese problems focused on convessions and leases with delegates debating the best procedures for settlement and Chinese sovereignty. An executive session was held as delegates argued for more power over Sowa territory and greater jurisdiction in disputes involving foreigners.
Fire raged through tenements near Waxing factory district in London on a Thursday afternoon. Residents fled in panic as flames and smoke filled narrow streets and alleys. A blind man, a daughter, and others were helped to safety, while two men leaped from a sagging roof, one breaking a leg. Firemen gained control after about two hours.
An early morning shooting in Melbourne Street targets secretary Mr. Pevny Walleee at his office. The attack left Walleee with non serious injuries as police and officials investigate the incident and question witnesses.
Nearly a thousand miners are urged by a few to join the union, as the Central Council of the miners federation orders a resumed strike. The order has not yet been executed, and workers remain idle awaiting action.
A lone motorcyclist was injured Thursday in a crash involving a light vehicle on the city streets. He was conveyed to a local hospital for treatment after the collision near Adelalue.
An injured woman aged 30, Mary Matthews, suffered burns to her face and arms in an IHG fire in Sydney on Thursday. She staggered to a verandah and escaped by jumping about 15 feet to the ground. A companion also escaped unharmed.
Readable parts describe a newly denoted long room in Windsor Castle updated for the Queen's coronation. The text notes a 3000 figure count for figures and a procession ring, with mentions of hoists and installations though details are fragmented.
In Sydney on Thursday, the Grafton Cup was won in record time. The winning horse Coolgang led by a length with a decisive finish. Odds and placings show Panties & Feithornest betting details not fully clear in the damaged text.
Australian swim team and sailing group depart for Japan aboard the Auabalin. Team figures Victor Moore and A Grlet Ouoddand are listed among the travelers in this compact sports coverage.
Herbert Robert Stanley, 23, convicted of rasslying and escape, was sentenced today to 2 1/2 years imprisonment with concurrent terms at Albury. Police recaptured him after a prior escape following a 37,000 mile trek, amid a Sydney court proceeding.
The Pauline Gible group signals possible price cuts to boost competition. Campbell cites overextended duties as the reason for limited service while the board faces pressure to respond to reduced rates and market demand.
In Paris on Thursday Bob Byvare, once an Australian professional, was defeated in the preliminary round of the 1000 meter event. The world title was won by Michel (France), marking a standout performance for the Olympic field.
Fragmented reminiscences reveal Miss Beth Mackey's staged return with Muriel Star Company. Critics praise her speaking voice and movement while noting a long career with JG Williamson's and Harvey Adams and ties to Colonial Mutual Life. timeline spans 1945 and beyond.
A rural university note outlines free passage grants to graduates and mentions multiple scholars. Named recipients include Grawford, Taylor, and Manderson with scholarships such as Woolley Traveling and James Colts English, plus mentions of Oxford study plans and history lectures at Cambridge.
Heavy snow and rain paralyzed Jamestown and surrounding districts as a rare storm drenched the region. Reports describe four to six inches of snow with deep drifts and widespread frosting, while temperatures plummeted to record lows and agriculture endured heavy weather disruptions. Local gauges indicated substantial accumulation over a 21 hour period, with farms and valley areas covered in white, delaying daily activities and prompting cautious forecasts.
An unmanned coal train derailed and roared down a slope near Cheadala Station in Stafeodshire. A runaway engine struck the embankment and leveled the track, sparking fears of a serious crash as workers scrambled to halt further damage.
Turmoil at Mt Lyell reports a stoppage as 4000 workers walk off amid tool shortages and resumed work conditions. Managers declared a halt at midnight, with miners, engineers, and other staff left idle while operations paused.
Workers at McKay's Hartechr' Seoehine Works stopped activity after six men who labored last Saturday morning were not dismissed. The engineers refuse to work until their colleagues are let go and tensions rise at the coastal plant amid ongoing labor strife.
A message from Mr Shuley Baldwin, head of the Advertising Governon, urges British manufacturers to unite for marketing and promotional efforts. He says daily competition inflates costs and recommends joint campaigns, product bundles, and catalog sharing to attract buyers.
Fragmentary financial note lists various share prices and company names including Amalgamated, Broken Hill, Electrolyte, Swipside, Guinea Gold, and Mettery Torch with mixed figures. Ambiguity and garbled terms obscure precise values and entities.
In Adelaide and other markets, Australian metals and mining prices indicate a slow period with forward shipment rates remaining largely unchanged. Analysts note limited activity across key metals including tin, zinc, and silver with marginal shifts in forward pricing and exchange quotes.
An old Vaushall 13 40 listing extols the vehicle as a refined model with long public testing and rising sales. It highlights engineering quality, smooth performance, powerful pull, and high standing in the market. It notes评价 features, price ranges, road manners, and overall reliability.
A fragmented price list shows live poultry totals and weights for various items including bacqu fulion and mullon hams, roasters and geese with date ranges from January to May, and assorted staples like potatoes and rolls. The legible details cite figures such as 17 percent for turkeys and ewt estimates, reflecting a midweek wholesale market snapshot.
A Royal Air Force incident near Lincolnshire during bombing runs resulted in the death of Pilot Officer Mietiaid Coutlin Wage. The other crew member survived with injuries as the aircraft collided and crashed amid mission operations.
Adelaide reports the death of Jack Lyons aged 63 a famed cricketer. He leaves a widow and several children including Mesas Malkles John Adelaide and James Lyons with Winifred Annie Charlotte Jessie Lyons. Burial set for a later date. Lyons had notable first class career and played in key Adelaide matches during the 1880s and 1890s.
A fragmentary report from Sydney describes the idle steamer Colac with no call today. Fifteen former crew members were dismissed and, after a past delay, sought advice from Mrs. Walmbs Dovel in Port Adelaide. The piece notes shipyard activity and possible forthcoming movement of the vessel amid unemployment in the seaport community.
A labor leader in Victoria faces opposition over the appointment of Judge Foster, with deputies and officials signaling mixed support. The Trades Hall and Labor Party figures weigh the executive’s stance as debates unfold about Foster's role and potential conflicts with party leadership.
Sydney reports the Premiers Conference opening with representatives from Western Australia absent. The Prime Minister and premiers discuss Empire Exhibition arrangements and inter-imperial cooperation, aiming to realize regional resources and promote inter-imperial trade. Premier Lyons from Tasmania expresses cautious optimism about progress and future sessions.
In a disciplinary move, the Commissioner of the South Australian Australian Football League suspended Lanky at Waal Doren for 10 yotes, Whitehead of Stuot for the rest of the season, and Maria of Sturt for two matches. Logie faced charges over alleged elbowing in the Torrens-Story clash.
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