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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1929
Page
1
A local relief committee in Port Pirie continues its circular letter scheme to secure regular donations. Members warn that many residents underestimate distress levels and urge consistent giving, noting some households could best support the fund by steady two shillings monthly.
The North Western Handicap Championship begins Monday with a four-ball stroke play format. Qualifying rounds will be published in The Recorder on Monday, listing teams such as Kadina Kadina, Grystil-Brooy, Port Pirie, and Norlit Adelaideey among others.
The passage reports a meeting led by Mr. C Bartram, chairman of the metropolitan committee and Brighton branch, noting divergent views on the board about a national question. It emphasizes an urgent peace industry issue and the need for a satisfactory solution amid disorderly discussion.
A garbled OCR list presents names, roles, and affiliations including Bishop, Cahill, Patterson, Leverington, Henderson, Sibley, Johnson, O'Brien, and many others. The fragment appears as a long roster of members, emergency contacts, and associated families for a church or parish community, lacking coherent events or dates.
The Northern Areas Association lists two interesting matches today at Crystal Brook and Georgetown. Umpires Me.iG and Pryor will officiate as teams from Gladstone and Georgetown field strong lineups with captains Frige and Ry Chalmers guiding players such as Readweapt Hertlé Haris Spurling and Read.
fragmented OCR notes describe a meeting between the Northern Areas Association and Pigld Association on Monday. references to a trip, Elen Street station, a 42 o'clock train, and reminders about Fallway tickets. mentions of Gladutowe, NACEN, and a hotel briefing. unclear names and dates.
Royal maintain status inside Buckingham Palace as doctors monitor the king amid a fever and cold. Public announcement states no Thanksgiving service while officials report the monarch has not left his room since Sunday. Crowds gathered outside the palace raising cautious hopes for a swift recovery.
The Evening News reports King’s restless night with stable condition not warranting alarm. Nurse Bisel attended him as usual during the morning, with additional nursing help present at Windage Castle.
Melbourne gossip pages report a 28 year old musician Clément Compston found dead in a Fitzroy residence on George Street. Police say jealousy with his wife Emily Hiscock preceded the shooting with Compston shot in the chest and forehead. Evidence includes a note from the killer and the couple’s troubled recent reunion.
An earthquake wrecked Vibotuet causing homes to collapse and fires to rage. Many buildings burned and residents salvaged belongings as emergency services fought the aftermath. Authorities report widespread damage and fear of further aftershocks in the ruined area.
The magistrate's ruling sparked outrage as Mr. G. Maxwell and Rita MWR argued that the bondsman should be released. Police and court officials debated the legal need for proof of insolvency and the eligibility of a blind bondsman in the Pantseray Court.
The report outlines partial election tallies showing Conservative strength, Liberal gains, and Labor progress. It lists numerous candidates and vote counts across multiple districts, noting shifts between independent and party lines and highlighting key figures such as Benetegativee and Viscount Knetavority among others.
In Melbourne the Advertiser reports that a decision delays building jobs until a committee finalizes timing. Officials say the plan awaits approval and will influence employment in the area once endorsed.
The fragment references government wage policy debate with aims for pay reform and its impact on industry. It mentions losses and inflationary pressure, urging moderation in pay and hours, but the readable material is highly garbled and offers no clear events, dates, or identifiable entities.
Reports from Melbourne indicate unions are perturbed as Pekisy Feporte and others arrive in a tense labor scene. Italians are said to be offered employment at timber yards and mills while some workers fear misinformation about a settled strike. A bureau manages foreign workers and related operations amid tense conditions.
Ambiguous OCR text outlines a remark on shares and ammunition with figures like 107%503,000. Strange phrasing suggests a financial or military reparations notice, possibly from a historical paper. Readable names are limited. no clear event, date, or organization beyond vague references.
A mass meeting of the Building Trades Federation was held to discuss the timber merchants dispute and a proposed exhibition meeting. Members pledged support for the federation policy and the Central Strike Committee would suspend further actions until the timber issue at the factory is settled.
Ex king Amanullah reportedly fled Kabul as battles raged with Durnals and Guilgazies. Reports say air raids and minefields caused casualties and injuries, with explosions seen near Kantighar and surrounding areas.
The Premier of Western Australia told coal miners representatives in Sydney that if mines resume immediately, an order for 80 000 tons would be issued now and 40 000 more within three months. The offer, initially set to expire yesterday, is extended for one week.
New South Welshman Melbourne Entley wins the King’s Army Medal rifle title at Wile Watastown range. Top scores include Warrant Oliver Shearim 171, Hunter 226, Savage 154, and Martinier 72 with other NSW entrants noted. Event highlights and prize details appear from the Victoria and NSW contingents with multiple service battalions mentioned.
The page lists varied produce items with fluctuating price quotes. Apples apples 42/6 to 16/ cake. Grapes priced at 0 per case. Oranges unavail. Mandarins 10/ to 12/. Pears 1H per case. Beans French 5 dozen. Gabbsees tangie and CrullQowers Lange show marked price points. Peas per bushel 40 to 427.
Australian Mines and Metals Association London Metal Exchange notes tentative middle quotations for May 28 amid Rilday and Arcordn market activity. Palinen products and prices discussed as potential shifts in metal markets.
The Peterat Public Works Committee heard evidence about a scheme to establish telephone communication between Pertis and the Ean Stites. Chief Postal Engineer Crawford said the device would enable Gerald on WLA to speak to Cairns Le Perth directly by telephone. The plan aims to provide a first grade telephone as traffic rises and add two telephone channels to the station without extra cost.
In Melbourne on Friday Mrs Tulia Galisdt known as Magame Ghurka faces a suit from a clairvoyant alleging fraud. Andrew Neilson, acting as engaged prosecutor, warned of a $60 fee. The court hears claims connected to a prophecy and past criminal intakes, including a garage blast case formerly tied to Neilson.
Melbourne market report records sales at Newmarket with entries for horse sale items including entries labeled 120 guineas and bids by Rotarian and A B Bailey. Details mention acquisitions and purchases completed by multiple parties in a brief fragmentary notice.
A fragment from an archive item notes a Balt Weste report concerning a machine related to the Dehiartment. The unreadable text hints at an air force or air related subject with unclear origin in the surrounding lines.
Fragmented report lists injured airmen to be transported by plane to Sydney tomorrow morning. The communication mentions names and destinations including Adelaide and Atlanta, with officials and aviation authorities noted in a wartime transport context.
The report notes a cross award ceremony for an Air Force pilot, honoring bravery and service. Details are partial with several OCR errors, but the event recognises a notable pilot and associated billets.
A dangerous fire and benzine explosion at a company plant injured employee John Alsatt, age 30, severely burning his hands and face. Fire brigades aided, teams from Sartor and headquarters fought the flames before the blaze was extinguished.
In Sydney Brigay Mi Ae Stull argues the Brice-Faze Government, backed by seasons, borrowed and spent freely and that spending shows gross extravagance. He contends the Commonwesth Arbitration Court is a weak counter to past abuses.
Nominations for trotting club committee seats were received with several names including J Adams C Howie T Marlin and J Smith among others. A meeting date set for Saturday June 22 to fill the extraordinary vacancy caused by Ste Morris departure.
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