25 Jul 1924
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1924
Page
1
Dansls offers deep discounts on ordinary fabrics and garments from stock that include 88 inch plain cold wincey, 38 inch twill cold wincey, all wool kremlaine stripes, 40 inch striped sponge dress, 40 inch all wool hopsacks, 40 inch striped serge, and 54 inch all wool gabardine in bottle green. Prices show marked reductions per yard and bundle offers with varied quantities.
Extra special value on 54 inch French wool striped dress offered from June 17 to June 19. All wool dress tweeds priced at 12/6 for four items and 5/6 for three items. Foxs Cheviot serge and Grenadine fabrics offered at sale prices with usual 19/6 now 7/11 per yard.
Special sale list from Manchester featuring 54 inch white twill sheeting at 1/4 yard, 80 inch at 2/6 a yard, and two prices for exceptional value 4/6 and 3/11. Also offered are ready to use glass and tea towels, striped flannelette, ripple cloth, curtain nets, and Marcella quilts with various price points. Limited pieces of Madapolam cloth at 2/6 a yard and some at 1/6 remain.
An old newspaper ad urges shoppers to enter and browse. It highlights girls ribbed hose in black and tan priced at 4/9 for 2/11, black cashmere hose at 3/9 for 2/9, and children's black fancy top wool hose size 7x12 with prices marked down from 5/90 to 2/11. The wording imitates a clearance push with limited stock.
An old time sale ad touts free A B C book with each stationery box and bundles of supplies. It promotes ladies and children's woollen goods, corsets, undergarments, and men’s heavy weight wear at reduced one price, urging shoppers right now is the time to buy.
In Melbourne the House of Representatives debated compulsory voting and a referendum to empower the Federal Parliament to create new States. The motion for a Canberra rail link to NSW passed, while other debates on Tasmania grants and public contracting were adjourned.
Dominions beat Achilles by 4 1/2 points to 8 4 1/2 at Queen's Club in London. 220 yards saw Porritt of New Zealand win, while Pat Briton Took first in another sprint. Empire Championship Trophy results included Britain and Australia setting high marks in Bisley events.
London report says Australian and American Olympic swimmers swam at Brussels Baths before a large crowd. Andrew Charlton won the 500 metres in 7 minutes 28 seconds with Beaurepaire second and Christe third. Weissmuller captured the 100 metres in 62 seconds with Kahanamoka second and Henry third. Miss Woehaelau won the 50 metres in 31 2-5 seconds, a world record.
Cecil Walker an Australian cyclist set a two mile world record in New Jersey on Wednesday covering the distance in 3 minutes 97.5 seconds. The feat marked a new standard in cycling history recorded at a Newark venue.
Sydney telegram reports Henry Lloyd a 35 year old railway porter killed at Hornsday station while attempting to board a moving train. The victim George Hawus 51 is identified as Hawkins son in law. Datson an elderly man is committed for trial for murder at North Sydney for Apr 21. Separate items note a farming plant sale at Burrum and discussions on Australian cricket plus political tensions over Lyttelton bail and Labor capital.
The first session of the Yoth Parliament of South Australia opened with Governor Sir Tom Bridges outlining plans to introduce a tax exemption bill and extra child exemptions to ease small incomes. The Supply Bill of 900000 pounds was passed from the state revenue, and Mr ROS Richards of Wallaroo was elected Chairman of Committees.
Jaily Cook presided at Wembley for Women’s Week tied to Australia Day. Princess Marie Louise noted royal family interests in Australia after visiting Britain. Mrs T J Kelly spoke on Louise in Australia while Lady Coghlin addressed education and Mrs Georgina Taylor discussed Commonwealth architecture. An Australian artist concert featured Florence Austral and others. an unrehearsed act by Madame Serena and Peter Joenson performed Land of Australia.
Vice Minister of Mines reveals Hampton and Heeler announce a Melbourne Company to handle private dealings with Broken Hill parties. The note indicates unauthorised actions and a private venture linked to mining interests.
Wil Chesney, 54, a widower, burned to death when a fire blazed through his hut at Moon's Rug Narrandera while he slept last night. Fire brigades battled the blaze but the body was found at the scene.
A submarine earthquake was detected this afternoon by Riverview College seismograph. Scientist Doc Reythgort said the center of disturbance was 1,159 miles from Sydney and 2,471 miles northwest of Auckland Is lands, with possible tremors felt as far south as New Zealand. In Melbourne, Sandingham Court remanded Reher and Israel Gainsberg on bail of £200 for alleged sexual assaults against two girls following an incident in a motor vehicle.
After loading wheat for the United Kingdom the Beachpark was grounded amidships at low water near No 4 Quay in Port Adelaide due to a water shortage. The ship drew 24 ft 10 in while the chart showed 26 ft fore and aft, and a probable river bank near No 1 Quay prompted moving to a new berth to finish loading.
Pirie Man Disappears. K H Wollaston a photographer at Mrs Arthur's boardinghouse Terrace Part Pirie West has been missing since 3.30 am Thursday July 17. He was seen buying biscuits and cheese after calling at a shop in Alexander Street. He is about 20 years old, 5 ft 9 or 5 ft 10 in, slight, fair hair, complexion, grey blue eyes, wearing rimless glasses, a black serge suit, grey foolt and black lace shoes. Highly educated and possibly married with family in Victoria. Police appeal for information to locate him.
A group of colliery workers halted work today at the suit Colliers in a protest over underground labor rates. The stoppage is not expected to last long as talks resume to address pay and conditions.
Organiser notes shearing at Tareena Shed finished with six men on 100 sheep. Sheep to Netnilie Station where about 8,000 will be shorn. Whurlie Station completed, Wonlunda shed finished, operations to begin at Buthero on July 27. Broken Miom Tuesday to Selayiba Station. Netley started yesterday with 50,000 to 60,000 sheep to shear. Weather may affect progress as rain looms.
A splendid rain drenched New South Wales yesterday and today, bringing relief across the state. The steady showers are expected to boost crops and ease dry conditions, with weather experts predicting continued wet weather through the next day. Authorities remind residents to stay alert for possible minor flooding in low-lying areas.
The iron steamer Iron Master ran aground about a mile and a half off Whyalla after steering gear jammed. It was refloated at 10 10 a m with aid from tug Lraidla and towed to Newcastle loaded with ironstone. Weather stayed calm during the operation and nearby ships assisted.
In Adelaide Police Court three Adelaide Sun employees claim arrears of wages. Judge orders: Somers £50, McIntyre £39, Thomas 4/6 with costs £2 18s. Court notes the company may be in liquidation. receiver in possession. Somers, ex-editor, says only £50 due though paid until May 31. promises of payment each week. company involved with Humble and an associate editor Giles.
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