25 Jul 1938
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1938
Page
1
Archbishop Duhig at St Stephen's Cathedral warned Catholic doctors not to quote or defend the London abortion acquittal case. He urged protecting the unborn child's right to life amid sympathy for the victim and concern for the mother's welfare in all circumstances.
K Synnett and W Knibts led Pire Cycle Club to victory in a team race at Memorial Oval track on the 07 Saeuday. Other clubs competed as the event showcased speed and endurance on the oval circuit.
Anniversary celebrations with morning and evening services connected to Central Baptist Church featured Rev. C. C. Lundberg in the pulpit. Music was led by J. W. Lillywhite and E. Layton King at the organ. Lundberg preached on the church duty to uphold the truth and the gospel, and on the Christian life.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions players like Beata and Whitehead with distorted terms and numbers. Readable names suggest a footie or vet match, but many words are garbled and no clear event, date, or score emerges.
In Adelaide Sunday a collision occurred on Cranbrook avenue near Mills involving a car and a bicycle. The rider suffered severe injuries with lacerations and was conveyed to hospital. Names and exact details are unclear due to damaged text.
Early Saturday the eastbound Trans Australian train derailed on the Nullarbor Plain near Lisam between Watson and Golden. Two passenger coaches and the dining car left the rails. no injuries. Passengers, about 60, spent 30 hours on the plain before rescue, with a temporary loopline built overnight.
A deadly storm in the United States leaves eight dead and over a thousand miles of seaboard disrupted. Torrential rain causes landslides closing highways bridges and rail lines. Property damage runs to millions as air service halts nationwide and searches continue.
Mr A W Lacey deputy opposition leader spent the week end in Pirie and will return to Adelaide today. Mrs T Sheridan aged 71 of North Norwood died in Adelaide on Friday. She was sister of Mrs W W Piddaman of Pirie, the last surviving Sewar family member. Mrs Fiddaman traveled to Adelaide to attend the funeral. Also noted are social and hospital items, travel passengers for Moonia and updates on Pirie Hospital patients and staff.
Australia posted 242 in first innings as Bradman scored a sixth consecutive Test century and Barnett made 57. England fought back to 49 without loss, with vivid bowling keeping the hosts in the hunt as the match entered its final two days.
The 34 seat diesel railcar built at Islington Workshops arrives on the Adelaide to Pirie line in green and primrose with a large observation window. It offers back to back seating, brown chrome leather cushions, a non smoking partition, card tables, lavatory, and iced water. An Australian cricket match and performances by Bradman are also mentioned amid garbled commentary.
Australian Associated Press reports light rain in Leeds Monday morning clearing later. No thunder signs. Weather details mix with garbled text but note dull light and unsettled conditions across locations.
In Adelaide Port Road incident Kenneth Gerer a 21 year old laborer of Waterfall Gully sustained convulsions and lacerations after his motor cycle collided with a van driven by George Kiseman a baker of Adelaide A pillion passenger remained uninjured. The report notes stumps scores for a cricket innings with names including Glans, First Innings and Bowling x WM. 1h Mercurie and players like Wright Fingletin Wannety Haws Hammi Wrist.
Rain, thunder, and hail disrupted Saturday activities in the Pirie district with 60 points in an hour recorded in Hundred of Pirie. Torrential downpours, wind, and sheets of water flooded streets while football matches were halted. Farmers reported varied rainfall in Lower Broughton and nearby areas, with notable gains in soil moisture and potential crop benefits. Local services strained as cabs and motorists faced flooding.
Yesterday and today saw heavy rain and hail across the region. Jamestown reported steady rain while Bowuaus and Nu Flight endured showers and strong wind. Hailstones fell thickly, limiting visibility and causing a dance postponement at Warnettown. Pirie Airport noted muddy patches but safe takeoffs. Nine days this month recorded rain with a 25 point event the latest peak.
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