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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1934

Page

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Did Not Murder Husband Woman Claims Police Forcing Confession

In a Wagga proceeding, Lillian Anderson faces murder charges for the May 10 shooting of Moncriet Anderson at Wasea. She says police coerced her into confessing, claiming another man was wrongfully convicted, while detailing that the shooting was accidental during a water-drawing task. A separate Windsor case sees John Hope Boles remanded for a July 26 murder, after allegedly assaulting Kathleen Dorman and injuring a boardinghouse keeper.

Sydney Qumran Wagga Lillian Anderson Ing Moncriet Anderson Wasea Seret. McHee John Hope Boles Kathleen Dorman Windsor Blanl Balmnsdale Det

Confessed Killing Missionary Linked to Two Natives

Darwin hears alleged confession from two natives Taklar and Meerara who say they fought white men on a boat at Woodall Island over two women. They face murder charges for a January to August 1933 killing on Woodal Island. Witness Rev A J Dyer, tied to Caledon Bay missions, described contact and flight responses.

Darwen Woodall Island Darwin A. J. Dyer Caledon Bay Takiar Meerara Gesee Woodal Island Visiier We Fagan S. Traynor Thursday Island Dyer Charse Oenpelli Taklor

Tragedy in Adelaide Street as Pedestrian Hit by Tram

Miss Mary Edith Basham of Port Elliot was struck by a motor car and hurled into a tram’s path near Queen's Home Dulcich in Victoria avenue. The tram’s guard lifted her to Adelaide Hospital where doctors diagnosed concussion and scalp lacerations. Driver H H Nenke swerved but could not avoid impact.

Adelaide Mary Edith Basham Queen's Home Victoria Avenue Dulcich Ufeguard Miss Basham Adelaide Hospital Port Elliot H. H. Nenke Basham

Kippax Century Sparks Australian Innings Declared

Sunderland Thursday report details Australia ending at 314 for three wickets after declaring against Durham. Kippax hit a classy century, scoring 100 in 15 minutes with ten fours, while Ponsford contributed to a 160 run partnership in 120 minutes. Wilson kept wicket for James due to a thumb injury as Durham began the second innings with Gibbon setting a bright start through cover drives.

Sunderland Woodfull Durham Kippax Ponsford Wilson James Gibbon Fhellas Tuneh

Government backs maternity allowance reform debate

The Federal Government moved to liberalise the maternity allowance in the House of Representatives today. Mr Watson condemned the proposal arguing the cost of bringing up a baby now runs from £30 to £40, versus about 30 shillings in his youth.

House of Representatives Watson

Territory Goldfields Examined By Commonwealth Geologist

ADELAIDE Thursday Dr Woolnough Commonwealth Geologist after inspecting the gold fields in the Northern Territory and Central Australia returned to Adelaide tonight. He will leave for Gamburra by Saturday's express.

Adelaide Woolnough Northern Territory Central Australia Ganberra

Sales Tax Exemptions Pleased by Industry Leader

Mr A K Jeanes of Chas Geddes and Co urged exemption of building materials from sales tax under the Federal Budget. He noted anomalies in the building trade with doors walls and fittings not exempted, causing contractor disputes. Exemptions would ease costs slightly and aid the struggling industry, broadly benefiting related trades.

A. K. Jeanes Chas, Geddes and Co Jeunes

Petrol price confusion hits Pirie resellers hard

Traders and motorists in Pirie face rapid ethylised motor spirit price shifts with best grade at 1s and 4d7 per gallon and second grade at 4s 7d. Resellers fear a price war as oil companies’ plans stay unclear and government levies 7d per gallon on overseas spirit.

Pirie A. Gaines Petral Resellers’ Association Pire Motbouros Tlt

Stumps Scores from Recorder Special Cable Service

Melbourne telephoned at 3 45 this morning reporting Durham innings with players Adamson Brown Gibbon Hickman Johnstone Barnet Darling Elsdon Bromley Carter Carr Darling Dobson listed. Sundries 3.

London Melbourne Adamson Brown Fleetwood-Smith Gibbon B. Ebeling Hickman Johnstone Barnet Darling Elsdon Bromley Carter Carr K. Darling Dobson Australia Ponsford C. Gibbons B. Howell Kippax Bromley B. Carr C. Adamson

230 MPH Flight Sparks Kingsford-Smith England Plan

Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith staged a trial at Mascot Aerodrome reaching an estimated 230 miles per hour in his Centenary Air Race craft. He announced he would fly to England as freight rates for ships were prohibitive, marking a bold milestone in his famed aviation career with multiple historic long distance feats including Sydney to New Zealand and a pioneering air mail.

Sydney Charles Kingsford-Smith Mascot Aerodrome Sir Charles England

Wheat price up on Adelaide market as traders lift limits

Adelaide news reports heat easing after yesterday's loss with merchants lifting truck buying limits to 2/11 a bushel at main shipping ports. Flour prices rose by 17/6 a ton, elevating the current rate to £815.

Adelaide

Weather brief shows yesterday’s high and low

The thermometer logged a maximum of 65.4 and a 24 hour minimum of 46.6 ending at 8 30 a.m. Readings reflect a cool day with a mild temperature range.

Brand of Cain Seeks Certified Health Test for Couples

Adelaide mayor calls for strict health certificates for marriage amid heated talk at Rotary Club. National Council of Women debated the topic with mentors split on segregation versus permitted marriage. Tar. Gain cited as possible legislative action to ensure public health.

Cal Une Ut National Council of Women Tho Tar

A Fool There Was Confessed Falsehoods Across Town

Melbourne report states William Johnson of Kikwors farm confessed to detectives that his earlier tale was an invention. He gave no explanation and is said to be near a nervous breakdown. He allegedly admitted writing anonymous letters to his fiancés father and breaking a car windscreen with a stone.

Melbourne William Johnson Kikwors Kilitu Johnson

Price of wine bill delayed by minister until bounty bill passes

Mr McIntosh Minister of Irrigation will not introduce a Bill to regulate wine prices until after the Federal Wine Bounty Bill is passed. The statement places focus on awaiting federal action before domestic price regulation moves forward.

Adelaide McIntosh

War of petrol prices in Adelaide heats up

Petrol distributors in Adelaide announce a penny a gallon cut on second-grade fuel amid a price war. Rulings show 1/5 for first grade and 4/4 for second grade, with a recent invention offering 1/5 and 1/4. A two-pence drop across all lines followed, as resellers complain of fluctuating rates while motorists rush to fill tanks before another rise.

Foleyte Adelaide Thursly Ajoe

Liberal and Country League pre selects for Barker seat

Five nominations won by the Liberal and Country League to stand in Barker for the seat vacated by M D Cameron MP. Nominations closed at midday with Petherick MP announcing the list which includes Cameron Turner Nooray Livingston Vint Gaihivrs Menzies WH White Minnaroo and B A Roberts Mount Gambier.

Adelaide Liberal and Country League Harker M. D Cameron Mami Petherick Barker Cam Mutes A. Ui. Cameron Tfurmer Nooray Juli Livingston Stagier Vint Gaihivrs Db

Once for Labor May Be Country Man in Melbourne

In Melbourne Mr S Bailey former Labor Lands Minister said he would contest Wanton seat in federal elections. He noted offers from Independent and Victorian DP and 4.6.2 candidate but had not decided. He expected to run for a Country Party interest. Mr Gibson MILA arrived saying he knew nothing of the Senate team or its future composition and intended to stay a Country Party member despite reports of a UAP shift.

Melbourne S. Bailey Labor Lands Todo Country Parties Gibson Mila Senate Country Party United Australia Party

Temporary Austrian Chancellor Named Amid Revolt

Dr. Dolfuss, Austria's chancellor, is believed dead after a sudden collapse following a cabinet meeting during a Nazi revolt. The government reports his death and indicates the director of education has assumed the chancellorship temporarily, with a view to permanent appointment after suppressing the revolt.

Dolfuss Dr. Dolfuss Austria Holfuss Assum

Local Ship Officers and Residents in Pirie Visit

Capt Backstrom and officers from the Anten arrived in Pirie and stayed at Royal Exchange Hotel along with Messrs Nordin Kjetivgard Carthem Garlson Sandler Anderson Piven and Kerr Schultz. Mr and Mrs Pritebari also stayed at the Royal Exchange. A J Forgan reports improved health and hopes to walk soon. Mrs R V Cook of Moonta dies aged 63 at Caroline Street residence. she leaves five children and siblings J T Bottrill Payneham F J Bottrill and others in Moonta Broken Hill and Kadina.

T. Backstrom Anten Messrs. W. Nordin N. Kjetivgard B. Carthem AL Garlson A. Sandler A. Anderson 4. Piven Avland Manufe Luring Company Melbourne Pirie Royal Exchange Mr. I. W. Kerr General Motors- Holdens, Limited Mr. Schultz Pirle Royal Exchange Hotel Mrs. P. Pritebari R. V. Cook G. Cook Caroline Street Moonta East Moonta Edward Botteill Mhs C. C W.P Riddle W. T. Kiss Kadina

Ballot Papers Seals Broken in Melbourne East Vote Case

In preparation for proceedings over alleged impersonation in the Melbourne East Province election the Attorney General secured a Supreme Court order authorising the Chief Clerk of the Legislative Council to break seals on ballot papers and related documents.

Melbourne Legislative Council Melbourne East Province Supreme Court

Lawyers Differ Melbourne Thursday Opinion on Pledge

In Melbourne on Thursday lawyers Eugene Gorin Ki and J. V. Barty loluy supplied to the Victorian Country Party assess the pledge binding a member to follow majority decisions as lawful. They found no element in the pledge that would expose signers to criminal prosecution as suggested by Sir Edward Mitchell KC.

Melbourne Victoriua Cauntry Party Eugene Gorin J. V. Barty Loluy Sir Edward Mitchell

Fire Destroys Buses and Cars in Brighton Garage

A morning blaze in a Vale street garage housing Brighton vehicles caused extensive damage to two motor buses a rarehorse motor heat and two private cars. Keith Croros, an employer, bravely entered the flames to rescue others but suffered severe burns on one arm before retreating.

Melbourne Vale Brighton Rarehorse Keith Croros

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