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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1927

Page

1

City Unemployed Deputation To Premier

Adelaide reports a deputation of unemployed men meeting the Premier. A speaker warned of desperate action if work for sustenance was not found, while the Premier urged patience and promised government work. The crowd dispersed disappointed, with notes of protests planned in Victoria Square and tension with police at demonstrations.

Adelaide Vueslay Australia Witnes Jtup Grady Yealer Beun West Victoria Square Vronk Harrison Nicholls Rapg William Cornish Mac Am

Overtime at Islington Adelaide Debate on Work Hours

A Tuesday report from Islington Adelaide notes claims workers are clocking overtime and the Premier faces inquiries on overtime policies. The discussion centers on a two and a half hour daily extension and a plan for a shorter weekly workweek paired with wage changes.

Adelaide J. Metnsies Touny Islington Aldue Roller

18 600 Miles by Air Vanlear Black in London

A garbled report from London references Vanlear Black and air travel events. It mentions Croydon, a police aeroplane, and a secretary of state for Abs with references to long distance air transport and a Turko-Bulgarian context. The text is highly corrupted with numerous misread terms and unlikely details.

Monutay Gagette Vampire Madlsmid Pei Croydon Tudor Samuel Hoare Abs Gommeratal Long Binek Look Tor Jm Aey Senigg Alvin Borhy Bogdad

Flight to Australia by Easy Stages

Mr. Lewis Rooke, returning from Britain to Australia, lies in Allahabad while overhauling his aircraft. He will not resume the journey to Calcutta until Wednesday after inspection and repairs began Sunday.

United Service Allahabad Lewis Rooke Britain Australia Calcutta

Guilty of Serious Offence in Adelaide Court

James Gordon Slee of Lower Mitchara aged laborer was found guilty in the Criminal Court on a charge that on April 16 at Lower Mirelam he assaulted a girl five years and six months old with intent to commit a serious offence. Mr Justice Piper remanded him for sentence.

Adelaide James Gordon Slee Lower Mitchara Lower Mirelam Justice Piper

Council Gazette a Brilliant Idea Provokes Access Debate

Port Pirie officials and Labor members clash over banning reporters and ratepayers from council meetings. Alderman Robinette and Dr Coffey push for a published condensed report of meetings for public display, with a plan to provide copies to council members. The Recorder faced criticism for publishing a controversial threat. The first issue of the Council Gazette is anticipated amid concerns over transparency and public oversight.

Port Pirie Councl Rank and File Labor Recorder Robinette Coffey

Children's Ball at Stark's Mall honors 800 youths

Jerom Miltre of St Barnabas organized the annual children's ball at Stark's Mall Solomontown. About 800 children and parents attended the lavish event with dancing, decorations, and elaborate costumes. Mayoress Tatagerald and Mrs Cobb-Watts praised the effort while winners received prizes and commendations.

Jerom Miltre St. Barnabus Stark's Mall Jast Nigut Dheir Eigit Yudwee Aymes Cobb and Watts Munir Wrown St. Barnabas Unis Ae Ollows Beryl Tolls Ted Golligan Sorod Pele Gwen Cum Nips Vern Doneen Magtiew Sundery Lillian Branford Gridloh Avig Munn Shell Petrol Ait Me Indien Dore Sherk Sone Zubeiuibl Uwe Wisterlairs Mary Nee Rainbow Jean [McBonald Olding S. Stark Hy Wallows Mesdaines Bouehey Seymour Shark Mishes Poole Vavidaon Manis All Hoge

Dominion Exhibition Protest Sparks Municipal Clash

Sydney citizens rally as the paddington council plans a July 14 square meeting to oppose the dominion exhibition in Centennial Park. Sullivan, chair of the Park Preservation group, insists government should provide suitable grounds or a barracks to host such an event.

Sydney Tursuay Dominion Centennist Park Me. Sullivan

Explosion in Tunnel Injures Four Men in Sydney

Four men named Percy Jones aged 50 Robert West 53 Richard Tasker and Alfred Griffiths were injured by an explosion in a tunnel 400 feet below the surface at Hunter's Hill Sydney. The blast may have struck a cache of explosive last night and about a dozen charges discharged. Six were admitted to hospital while Tucker and Griffiths were discharged after treatment. Rescue was difficult as the two seriously hurt men had to be carried along the dark tunnel by torchlight.

Sydney Percy Jones Robert West Richard Tasker Alfred Griffiths Gower Hunter's Lil Tucker Grifiths

Port Pine Town Council Faces Potential Overdraft

Council finance shows a general fund credit of £149 14s 6d after charging spends. Outstanding rates for the year remain, and before the next rates instalment the account could be overdrawn by as much as £8000.

Port Pine

Seamen's Union Opens Books for New Members

In Melbourne the Victorian Seamen's Union branch voted to reopen its books and admit new members. With the August 6 expiry of the seamen's agreement, officials noted no new log had been served on ship owners yet. It was agreed the current agreement would continue unless a new log is served, and the matter would be referred to the Federal committee.

Melbourne Seamen's Union Shin Federal Committee

Policy Review for Broken Hill Mines Club Chairman

Sir Hubert Horne, chairman of the company, will review the Broken Hill mines policy. He will be accompanied by Mr W Robinson, managing director, to assess the Broken Hill Subordinate Association holdings and the mine operations.

Melbourne Hubert Horne Ue Corporation W. Robinson

Bed in Flames Narrow Escape in Elizabeth Street

A fire in a City flat bedroom sent smoke through a window where Constable X forced the door and found Mr and Mrs Kelly on a burning bed. He moved them to safety as they revived, with investigators noting a cigarette may have ignited matches.

Sydney Elizabeth Street City

Canefields Turmoil as Police Guard Sugar Mill

Tensions rise at the South Johnstone sugar mill area with armed police guarding fields and a lorry. Farmers threaten a mass meeting to seek a state proclamation against picketing while the town of Innisfail faces strikes and potential violence against workers and travellers on government trains.

Brisbane South Johnstone Oecur Tewnaville Mailways Commission Sivisers

Police Arrival in South Johinstone Stones Frayed Details

Police teams converged on South Johinstone on Tuesday with gear resembling rifle transport boxes. Authorities refused to confirm any firearms or weapons presence.

Three Constables Face Court Inquiry Over Alleged Maltreatment

Melbourne Caulfield court opened a case against constables Ed iam Cahill Thomas Ganderton and George Crockett over alleged harsh interference with boys. Cahill faced additional assault charges as four boys testified they were struck with copper wire during questioning about a robbery. The officers denied the accusations and the hearing adjourned to tomorrow.

Melbourne Caulfield Ediam Cyprian Cahill Thomas Bartlett Ganderton George Billsor | Crockett Cahill

Court Docket Notes Gladstone Trial Proceedings

Circuit Court Gladstone presided by Mr Jaline Anga Parsons heard Martha Geaue admitted for December 126. released on bond for two years while awaiting further charge. J G Sweeney pressed Jonieney for leniency due to pregnancy and five young children. Bondsman David Woolman questioned. court kept bond in force. John Ewaldis NoWeburch pleaded guilty to housebreaking and larceny. one year nine months with hard labor imposed. Court adjourned as officials prepared to travel to Port Auankla.

Jaline Anga Parsons Millhousy Stewa Martha Geaue Woo Ani Agai J. G. Sweeney Jonieney David Woolinan Gentle Mills House Ondsman Milhouse G. Swieney Woolman John Ewaliis NoWebureh Sweeney Bar Isulwiss Orline Port Auankla

Motor Car Hire Charge Fails in Adelaide Case

Adelaide police report W Goran of Port Pirie charged with failing to pay £14 for a motor car hire from Checker Gas Company Limited. The driver, Ward, testified the traveler failed to reach destination and instead entered a house before returning to Adelaide, with the fare still unsettled.

Adelaide W. Goran Port Dire Checker Gas Company Jnld Pirie Imly & Mei T Ward Nerosaly Wyormanns Ilosker Gabsusvor Hsing

Chinese Affairs and Naval Movements Across the Yaugtess Klane

A wireless dispatch reports large troop and vessel movements toward Kiukiang along the Yaugtess Klane River. It notes peace talks between M Borodin and Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, with Borodin courting Feng Yuhelang. A London Times correspondent, Riley, is missing. A sea voyage from Gunton to Konginvon was struck by a typhoon, with about two hundred lives lost and British steamer rescuers involved.

United Service ONG Rong Aunkow Klane Kiukiang Kuti M. Borodin Marehel Chiang Kalahek Feng Yu Helang Jim Wuhan Heil Riley Phy London Gunton Konginvon Sundey Gogo

44 Hour Week Case At Tasmanian Arbitration Court

In Melbourne on Tuesday the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company sought an order from Judge Drake rookman in the Federal Arbitration Court to compel 416 engineers on strike to resume the 44 hours week. The engineers opposed the move, arguing the workers had violated the award by ceasing work. The judge granted the application, ordering the Union’s Federal Conseil and 116 on sick leave members be notified to show cause next Monday.

Melbourne Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company Tasmania Drake Rookman Conseil of the Union George Maesreaves Eirke

Banks face burden from child endowment plan

Sir Mark Sheldon told Australian Bank of Commerce shareholders the banks would be burdened by the child endowment scheme and proposed levies to cover the extra cost. He warned the plan would raise interest costs and impact industry while arguing the community would spend on luxury goods rather than necessities.

Sydney Mark Sheldon Australian Bank of Commerce Hving Mark Aricles

Diptheria Epidemic Prompting Melbourne Conference

Alarming spread of diphtheria and other infectious diseases in Melbourne's northern districts prompts affected municipalities to arrange a conference. The aim is to coordinate efforts to combat the epidemic and protect public health.

Melbourne Owiue

Market listings of mining shares and buyers in Adelaide region

The page lists commercial quotes for mines and chemical firms with buyers and sellers. Items include Mt Lyell 47/2, Mt Morgan 43/41, Zinc and Sulphide Corporation trades, Guinea Gold 51, Bulck 1/6, and Adelaide Cement 40. Names include Ward and Co, Harre Searte and Co, North and others with varied bid and ask prices.

AU AL Peanee Aid Ga Ward An Co Adelaide Mt. Lyell Yester Mt. Morgan Cuyon Amalgamated Zine Yokayer Keller Aay North Mads South Puyer Seliers Sulphide Corporation Zinc Corporation Guinea Gold Bulck Harre Searte and Co Selter Adelaide Cement Wilyer Beller

Produce and Poultry Prices From A W Saltford Co

Market prices today show various dairy and egg rates from A W Saltford and Co. Creamery items command 2/03 to 1/88 in price per unit, eggs listed at 4/34 per dozen, and cheese ranges noted from 3/6 to 1/24. Poultry and ham products include range quotes for hams, ducks, and other meats with mixed units and regional terms.

Adelaide A.W. Saltford Bultis Utter Bouth Tommy Huston Multon Kiya Lees Inokeya Brad Bo Tiny Weg Polotovs Snowlakes Valle Dalune Wu Rales

Metal markets wrap of July 23 rotations and prices

Avwering 19 advices received by the Australian Mines and Metals Association shows London Metal Exchange rotations for July 23 with copper spot up and forward prices for standard copper and ingots. Electrolytic copper, wire bars, and other metals list rises and forward values, including zinc, tin, and silver notes, with tonnages and ship dates indicated amidst scattered OCR errors.

Adelaide Australian Mines and Metals Association London Stetal Exchange Midare

Lost in the bush three men missing near Jareahdale

Perth police and black trackers search dense timbered country for three men missing since Sunday after a Bayswater motor trip group split into threes for kangaroo hunting. Two parties returned, three men Geoffrey Blades Andrew Phillips and David Phillips unaccounted for amid bad weather and near starving conditions.

Perth Thou Bayswater Albany Road J. Austin J. Freer H Tester Geoffrey Blades Andrew Phillips David Phillips

Resignation of Dr Jethro Brown as Industrial Court President

In Adelaide the Industrial Court president Dr Jethro Brown announced his resignation citing health and absence since a recent illness. The minister indicated Brown had requested leave months ago and could not attend the court, prompting the government to accept the resignation.

Adelaide B. Sotiwmey Hite Jethro Brown Austria Brown White Industrial Court Vnd Tadtyse

A Famous Sire Martian Destroyed in Auckland

Distorted report states Mars Han, the famed thoroughbred stallion owned by J P Buchanan, has been destroyed after a period of parabola parlays. The horse earned over £270,000 last season, with Lip fyte tied to recent successes and Hawk Ix noted as a probable top sire.

Auckland J.P. Buchanan

Premier of Queensland Returning From London And New York

Manny Mp J McGortanie Premier s Queensland arrived here sm SLonday from London and New York. He speaks on trade with Dominions and British manufacturers. Questioning if Britain’s indifference affects Queensland's trade prospects and Belabaine's interests.

United Service Vancouver Manny J. McGortanie Queensland Slonday London New York Will Isall Belabane Dominions

Record altitude attempt ends with seven cylinders exploding

Lieutenant Champion aimed for the aeroplane altitude record rising to about 8 000 feet. Seven cylinders exploded as the aircraft dived toward the earth. The pilot regained control and landed safely though the record remained in doubt.

United Service Washington Champion Moilr Troy Champlin Pula Pruney Champton Yeas

Alleged Procuration Case at Adelaide Police Court

Amelia Rowlands of Stevens Street Adelaide faces charges of procuring a 13 year old girl to lead an immoral life and arranging a motor trip to her home for men. The case, noting witnesses were suppressed, spans June to July and involves a second 17 year old domestic helper. The matter continues.

Tresday Adelaide Amelia Rose Rowlands Stevens Street

Town Engineer Position Opened at Port Pirie Council

Port Pirie Town Council offered the post of Town Engineer to Mr J Ahern at £8 per week but he replied he could not consider the position for less than £12 weekly. No further action was taken at Monday's meeting.

Port Pirie

Juvenile Pranks in Ballarat Cause Window Smashings

Four small boys were arrested today in Ballarat for dolginge in an area of smashing expensive shop windows and pushing motor cars down Ballarat's steepest streets. Pedestrians had several narrow escapes as the cars rolled away.

Ballarat

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