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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 29, 1939

Page

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Shall Defence Law Amendments Be Open Question

Melbourne Friday a call to allow Federal Parliament members to vote their own views on defence legislation amendments was urged by Mr M Blackburn M H R legal adviser to the Australasian Council of Trade Unions. If not granted the amendments may fail as Cabinet may oppose them amid boycott threats against the national register. The ACTU indicated assurances from Prime Minister H G Menes were broader than those from Defence Minister Street and urged a vote in Parliament to pass the reforms despite unsettled industrial and political opposition.

Melbourne M. Blackburn M.H.R Australasian Council of Trade Unions National Register Mall Counncil J. F. Walsh A.g.7.u Act.u Ithz Ht. G. Menaies G. A. Street Defence Muni Union Ofter al McIntyre League Yee Peninsula Secetary Recorder Lacey Daw Tommy

Adelaide Trades and Labor Council decision noted

In Adelaide on Friday the Trades and Labor Council narrowly voted four to two, advancing a resolving course of action. The result highlights division within the council over the proposed measure and signals forthcoming steps in the local labor movement.

Adelaide Trades and Labor Council

Queensland official notes rise in spending on food and clothes

Queensland Minister of Home Affairs Mr Hanlon said starting price betting in hotels and streets had driven more money to food and clothing, with shoppers and home conditions improving. He also stated illicit bookmaking had ceased to be an industry in Queensland and access to bookmakers was restricted to registered ones.

Melbourne Queensland Hanlon National Fitness Council

Conference To Be Held On Picture Charge

The managers of picture theatres will confer with Vire Trades and Labor Council on admission prices for children at a Saturday night show. Mr C L Davis president of the council said after a special meeting that he had authority to say they disagree with raising Saturday night prices for children. The council had been in communication with theater managers.

Vire Trades and Labor Council C. L. Davis Cuuncil McIntyre Pirie League League Policy Will Not Be Overpopular With Amateur Angiers Port Wakefield Wallarey Moonta Port Broughton

Unclear text fragment on Naz organisations in Australia

A garbled passage references Naz associations in Australia and actions taken, with fragmented quotes and unclear attributions. The readable content does not present a coherent event, date, or identifiable individuals beyond scattered mentions.

Boycott Lifted in Piri Labor Council Vote

A unanimous vote at two special meetings of the Piris Trades and Labor Council approved the executive report from the Australasian Council of Trade Unions. The report urged restoration of the Labor Government and outlined steps to influence the Federal Labor Advisory Committee, with President Thats presiding.

Piris Trades and Labor Council Australasian Council of Trade Unions Federal Aha Thats Ite Walty Nathaiel Registration Ac Esecutive

Man killed at Bowden when buckboard struck by train

Arthur Wilfred Gray a 44 year old motor mechanic of Oxford Street Hyde Park was fatally injured at Bowden when his buckboard was struck by a train bound for Bowden station. He was crushed and lacerated, extricated but died minutes later at the scene.

Adelaide Arthur Wilfred Gray Bowden Gray Oxford Street Hyde Park Park Terrace

Crawford and Quitt Defeated in Montreal doubles final

In a Western Canada doubles championship final at Seabright, Crawford and Quist were defeated by Mulloy and Doeg 3-6 9-7 6-4. The Australians held off a late surge as Durat saved two match points but Daess servien sealed the tenth, with Crawford and Quist exiting in the doubles.

Australian Associated Press Montreal Western Canada Seabright Crawford Quist Mulloy Doeg Amen Crouird Helledwo Selleys Hus Durat Daess Servie

Trade Hit as US Abrogates Japan Treaty

Australian Associated Press reports Washington may curb US purchases of Japanese merchandise and bullion. Treasury actions aim to pressure a settlement with Japan before any new treaty, with fears gold and silver sales fund Japan’s war effort. Entry may be blocked by duties, and countervailing duties to be reviewed.

Australian Associated Press Washington America Treasury United States Japan China Europe Amoplea Irfment Borah Senate Noute Thay Sumetesk Cnneivice

Market notes from Delaine and surrounding districts

Partial text reports mixed market activity in Delaine and nearby areas. There are scattered prices and conditions for grain and farm products, with references to millers, threshing wages, and grasshopper damage. Foreseeable rain and steady markets appear in fragments among quotations and notes.

C. W. Anderson St. Trarket Canada

Record Profit by Broken Hill Proprietary Australia

Melbourne report shows Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited earned a record profit of £1,431,513 for the year ended May 31. Depreciation charged £850,669 13s 3d and debenture interest £7,948 10s. Last year’s profit had set a record but was surpassed by £131,052.

Melbourne Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited

Gas Masks Advised for Holiday Periods in London

Sir John Anderson the minister of defence circularised all local authorities warning hot holders to take gas masks with them on holiday if they will be away for a month or more.

Australian Associated Press London John Anderson di Defence Adelaide Melbourne Bailys Eyre Peninsula

Bachelors Ball Shines at Whyalla Social Night

Whyalla hosts a Bachelors Ball with special lighting and stage props transforming the hall into a cabaret scene. The musical program features the local orchestra conducted by Miss Peter, with Miss Peters and Mr. Dixon assisting, as guests and dancers in attendance enjoy the festive mood and crowd participation.

Whyalle Iestiliete Tlack Pirie Twen Bigas Wiio Auber Aileen Kane Turin Dutersal Mes Dixon Frei Iarei Asnistamen Hon Muni Ag Miss Pétersoft Mrokre Condes Svante Sondern Alana Hynes Manlin Miles Harry Kennthy Wind Fps Uteenna Cole Scatiptbeed Mises Mawes S Harvie Auager

Fine outlook for crops tour reports hopeful prospects

Mr C A Degenhardt, representative for Thomas H Webb Ltd, returns from a Northern Areas tour with The Recorder noting a remarkable outlook for crops. He zigzagged from Hawker to Booleroo Centre, saying conditions are better than in over 50 years and that a bumper wheat season is possible if trends continue.

C. A. Degenhardt Pime Thos. H Webb Ltd the Recorder Degenhardt Hawker Booleroo Degenhawk Ma Ho Enon

Nine Burned To Death Nine Burned To Death

London Friday reports nine crewmen perished aboard the tanker Sunji after boilers exploded converting the vessel’s cargo into a blaze. Twenty four survivors described passing through flames as lifeboats caught fire and men were hurled overboard while they struggled to reach safety.

Australian Associated Press London Sunji Mall Steve

Richards Dead Founder of T. J. Richards & Sons Ltd

The death of T. J. Richards, founder of the motor body building firm in Malvern, occurred early today. He began as a bogey maker in 1885, formed a limited company in 1946, and by 1930 the turnover neared £200,000, now over £1,500,000 annually. He was active in the Chamber of Manufactures and various industry bodies, with a wide family and community involvement. Funeral at Chambridge Terrace Malvern.

Adelaide T. J. Richards T. J. Richards and Sons, Ltd Hichards Mantratla W. A A Michards J. G. Emmett A. Temme G. L. Heath Hert Montacute Riohardé Micham Julies Richards Rtichards Chamber of Manufactures Chamber Fsat Wiht Presirict Council Fife Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society

Duke and Duchess of Kent Visit Dalmatian Coast Villa

The Duke and Duchess of Kent will arrive in the Dalmatian fishing village of Caviar on Tuesday to stay with Yugoslav shipping magnate M. Bozo Banas for the fourth year. Banas hosts the coast’s most lavish seaside villa.

Recorder London Duke and Duchess of Kent Caviar M. Bozo Banas

Six killed in riots in Calcutta and Hyderabad

Six people died and twenty were injured during Hindu Muslim rioting over constitutional reform in Hyderabad and Calcutta. Troops were deployed to quell the unrest.

Australian Associated Press Calcutta Hyderabad

Plight of Fishing Industry in South Australia

The State League Secretary visiting Pine reports about 1,650 men facing hardship in South Australia’s fishing sector. He outlines economic strain, layoffs, and ongoing uncertainty for crews, boat operators, and ancillary workers as the industry grapples with bleak conditions.

South Australia State League Pine

South Australian fishermen press for aid and rail relief

Mir A D McIntyre of the South Australian Fishermen's League warns of dire industry strain from high railway freights and glutting markets. He tours key centres to unite fishermen, urging government action on freezing chambers and a possible cannery to curb losses and aid 1690 local skippers.

South Australia Fuera Mir. A.D. McIntyre South Australian Fishermen's League Pirie Port Lincoln Lamb Export South Australian McIntyre Melbourne Fyre Peninsula Railways Department Interstate Steamship Company

Judge Says Most Divorces Untrue As Ruling Looms

Brisbane reports Justice Brennan amplifies his vow to abolish divorce noting that about 75 percent of divorce cases are not genuine. He states petitioners swear falsely and respondents failing to appear lead to grant of divorce.

Brisbane Justice Brennan

No Charge of Dishonesty in Royal Commission Report

Sydney report on the General Post Office Contract Royal Commission headed by Mr Justice Maxwell II finds no charges of dishonesty or bribery. It notes criticism of actions by Mr Orwin and Mr Mehaffey and adverse comments on Mr Thorby, while confirming ministers Mesars Thorby Cameron Fell and Harrison acted without room for dishonesty concerns.

Sydney General Post Office Royal Commission Justice Maxwell II Thorby Cameron Fell Harrison Orwin New South Wales Mehaffey Federal

Whyalla El Miders Association Annual Meeting Held

Whyalla El Lides Association held its annual meeting with officers elected including Mrs Dennett as president Mrs Trevam as vice president and Mr J P Rowe as auditor Executive and examining committees were chosen. Reports from Mrs K M ste and others were presented and the group discussed training camps and planned actions.

Whyalla el Iuldes’ Association Dennett Trevam Moe. Willams J. P. Rowe Hadke Feu K. M. Ste Curmvssioner Mpa Puttriage Hiway Whyalla Misa Mintha

South Australian race horse pays dividend in Old Times tale

Personal notices mention Mr J A Turner and Mrs H H Giles planning travel while relatives travel from Port Augusta. The Exec Council recalls a South Australian race horse tied to Daniel Vincent O'Dea, named DOD, who became Lands Department chief clerk. In 1881 DOD won the Goodwood Handicap, with a small stake attracting a Salisbury bettor.

Executive Council Adelaide Daniel Vincent O'Dea Lands Department D.od Daniel O'Dea D.O.D Salisbury

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