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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1936
Page
1
The final American Zone Davis Cup matches began yesterday with Quist besting Crawford and Rudge defeating Budge, giving Australia a strong chance to win the Cup. Crawford struggled and Australia seized the lead, while Rudge aided by solid play secured the decisive points.
The Pirie returned soldiers RSA sub-branch celebrated the official opening of its new clubroom in the town hall. Brig. Gen. A. M. Martyn declared it open and praised the council for providing the space. Mayor Threadgold welcomed guests and noted the sub-branch’s notable local work ahead of South Australian Soldiers’ Fund activities.
Mr D. Yates general superintendent of the Smelters spoke at a Waterside Workers Hall event for the A L P Electorate Committee. He outlined ore smelting processes with flow charts and photos as musical items by P. Brown B. Short W. Whitehead and Master P. McBrile followed.
In a dramatic final at the British amateur championship Thomson of Scotland defeated Ferrier of Australia after two rounds. At the eighteenth hole Thomson was two up and produced a stunning 120 yard shot that set up the winning moment as Ferrier starred in heavy rain and tricky greens.
Lead and standard metal prices reported by the Australian Mines and Metals News unit show quotations for lead, standard, and related items. Prices are listed in pounds and pence with various daily figures and forwards noted, indicating market activity and forward contracts.
In Sydney a man identified as William Mawkin of Dalley’s ENMU survived a dramatic fall from a damaged railway car at North Gayden. He was rescued after being suspended between a train and platform, with hospital treatment following. The event occurred near the town hall area as the train crashed onto the platform.
Major Uethbrew of Nurld 1b undergoes special treatment. Several hospital staff changes are noted including the resignation of a secretary and new medical ward assignments at Pirie Hospital. Reports mention arrivals and attendances in Pirie and surrounding areas, with updates on patients and routine medical functions.
Rain and showers across Pirie and surrounding districts posted well over 100 points at many gauges on Friday and Saturday. Reports from growers and locals note more than an inch in places, with totals varying at Nelsinby Butler's Bridge and nearby stations. Weather kept racing off Memorial Oval as track conditions deteriorated, while football and other sports proceeded on sodden fields.
Melbourne Sunday report says Arnold Sodeman’s life is nearly over as no reprieve is announced. He faces execution tomorrow morning for the Leongatha murder of Junie Rushmer after confessing to killing two other young girls prior to his trial.
Three men were convicted in a Sydney murder case. Daniel Larsuien, 67, appealed his sentence after being found guilty of killing a family member. Franz Fruitz and Wissot Georgy barsmen were also convicted in connection with the deaths. The trials included a workers death at a foreign station and a later execution date noted as December 20, 1946. The proceedings mention a daughter of Junie Kinstuen and an executed fellow named Furst, with details of legal outcomes and final disposition on parole or sentence.
Weather note showing Saturday high seven dollars not clear with a low, and Sunday high 58 with a 24 hour period ending around 4 a.m. Local measurements indicate a 4 percent reading variation.
In remarks reported from Adelaide, Sir Wallace Bruce of the Mercers Board notes a worldwide desire to reduce monetary barriers between nations. He cites limited progress so far but says trade will gain when governments minimize armament and focus on global commerce. He references centenary celebrations and remarks from UKE and Europe, highlighting ongoing discussions.
An unknown man drowned when a hired launch wrecked on rocks near Venda outside Botany Heads yesterday. Two companions reached shore safely amid a strong undertow and climbed a 100 ft cliff to escape the waves. The surviving men were rescued. the missing man’s identity and other details remain unclear through the damaged report.
Fragmented report notes the start of a homing season with scattered OCR text mentioning events and figures. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the piece hints at competition and results among avian or animal teams, with references to a list of participants and a formal opening.
William Alfred Duncombe a 39 year old farmer of Boomi died from a chest wound after an argument said to have led to a shooting. His brother-in-law has been arrested on a murder charge. Report says a man loaded two rifles and declared they would shoot it out. A shot followed, Duncombe collapsing.
A Gulf Trip event lists participants including Cashmore, E G Carlier, W Tideman, PM Lewis, G Go Keerison, B Bento, M Muirhead, J Murdy, Janes TP Finis, Gar Finnis, Guphunure, Re Tidemut, O Brien, and Kerrison.
The Workers' Compensation Commission revived a claim from the tunnel tragedy of October when the mother of one victim, Mrs. Marine Taylor, applied for compensation from the Proprietary Company. The award totaled 4300 pounds, recognizing partial dependency.
Officers aboard the Haviru describe life at sea as isolating and strict aboard the petrol carrier. They say ashore visits are rare, the crew faces constant danger from volatile cargo, and schedules are tight with four hours on water and eight off. The ship carries a well furnished crew area, books, and piloting materials, but no country of registry.
The Pirie Electorate Committee plans another meeting to select alderman candidates. The group aims to fund outreach, review candidate lists, and finalize timing and venue details amid ongoing local party activity.
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