06 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1928
Page
1
Aboard the Southern Cross, after thirty four hours aloft, the plane landed safely at Suva as fuel neared exhaustion. The historic Pacific flight faced stormy conditions and navigational challenges, with Kingsford Smith and crew steering a cautious course amid sparse shipping and a hazy backdrop of regional weather.
Tuesday the Mayor Mr Rolph Janivhl sent a message praising JOY in AMERIC and FRANCISCO for a notable arrival. He lauds the Southern Genes crew and describes celebrations at Oakland Airport scene as the city acknowledges this achievement with public congratulations and widespread acclaim.
The House of State Parliament convened to fill a Senate vacancy created by the death of Senator Grant. Ex-Senator Gardiner led a field of candidates including Rae and Kang with broad party nominations, but final tallies favored Gardiner amid party maneuvers and disputed ballots.
Arbitration yields settlement after a strange case involving radium exposure and medical issues. United States Radium Corporation to pay 2000 pounds to each affected woman, plus annuities of 120 pounds, with hospital costs covered and ongoing provisions for the remaining funds.
In Melbourne on a Tuesday Justice McArthur Inlay ruled that £450,000 belonged to brokers who valued wool at wartime points. The General Wool Committee noted brokers were owed commissions on surplus wool sales after the war demand. The judge authorised the distribution of £450,000, setting aside appeals from shareholders against the brokers’ claim.
Sir Aaron Danks died at his Canterbury home yesterday evening at the age of 61. He was president of the Melbourne Hospital and managing director of John Danks & Son Limited, a prominent figure in local business and civic life.
A conspiracy case in Geelong General Sessions was continued with detectives presenting forged notes used in a printing setup. Witnesses described Miller and Howarth visiting the house weekly while plates were being prepared, with Thomas aiding occasionally and rent motives discussed. The defense claimed the case unfinished and notes were never completed for circulation.
Sydney reports a ruling on a supposed dog racing event where a hare was used in a reserved heat. The case involved Kelso, a former police sergeant, suing Nave McLachlan over a coursing meeting and elicited concern in sporting circles about the court’s decision and its impact on future races.
Watchful dogs woke Mr Ben May hairdresser and tobacconist on Grain Street last night. Thieves entered by climbing the back fence and forcing a door to reach a till containing £95. Stock behind the counter was disturbed and a quantity of what was on the floor. Both dogs barked but soundless intruders escaped with little else.
Reports say Marshal Chang Tao Lin died in his Mukden castle though unconfirmed. Chinese and Japanese officials discuss Chang’s rule in Manchuria, power struggles, and a Chinese police action after an explosion in the Mukden railway zone. An official claim absolves Japan of responsibility while detailing the chaotic aftermath and ongoing investigations.
Reports from Peking suggest Marshal Chand Tao Jin died of wounds though unconfirmed. Northern troops totaling 80,000 are sent by Yuan and Sun Chuan Fang to support Chiang Kai shek and You Hai Wen, aiming to weaken Marshal Fong Yu Hotang. Observers view this as a step toward prolonged conflict between rival factions in southern China. A separate note mentions tram fare boxes in Glasgow yielding £736 in seven months.
Miss Guy, promoting a traveling Australia through photography, arrived in Pirie from Adelaide with a party of female students. Her program includes documenting mines, industries, and daily life, with posters distributed nationwide and exhibitions planned in Adelaide and London.
Melbourne reports a cook strain spreading across Australian coastlines as a sailors union aims to halt cargo vessels. Union leaders warn government intervention may be needed as Tasmanian services and mainland routes risk disruption.
The Adelaide notices warn the crews of vessels Kaloora Koora and Koo raka and steamers Kapanis Wandana that their voyages face cancellation. The WarroWer ship will depart tomorrow and return by Thursday, with 92 seamen and eight cooks affected. The Kavatia heads to Port Adelaide tomorrow. Adelaide Steamship lines Overna Paringa plan Spencer Gulf ports, returning soon.
Melbourne detectives report continued circulation of forged ten pound notes. At Flemington races two such notes were received by bookmakers during operations last Friday. One note involved an £8 loss in change, prompting concerns over the spread of counterfeit currency.
A Pirie citizen, described as a visitor, has not decided yet and will stay a few days. She may view a miniature collection while at the Royal Exchange Motel, where she is lodging as a temporary guest.
In Sydney today a graft inquiry heard details of large cash transfers linked to orchard profits and property purchases. Witnesses described payments totaling thousands pounds and noted suspicions about Maling and others. The commission resumes hearings tomorrow.
The Naval Commission appointed by the federal government to probe allegations against Messrs Lambert and Coleman, Sydney, offered £8,000 to vacate seats for Theodore to comment. The inquiry adjourned to next Monday to allow parties to prepare their cases, aiming to determine if charges of gross corruption involve four members of the Parliament.
On Tuesday in Melbourne an attempted theft at Galder's Jewellers on Elizabeth Street saw a man grab two trays of diamond rings valued at £90. He was chased by the shop manager W Wells and later captured near Flinders Street. Rings were recovered. William Weir, 26, a clerk, was later charged with attempting to steal an entity of rings.
A blaze struck cottages used as accommodation for nurses at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney on Tuesday afternoon. Two cottages were totally destroyed and a third badly damaged. Six nurses fled in their night attire as several lost personal belongings in the fire.
In Port Lincoln on a May 26 trapping trip a child died after ingesting a vial of strychnine mixed with wine. Tyrrell family members faced severe poisoning stakes as a coroner heard testimony. Neighbors described a bottle of wine and a mixed substance later found at the scene. An inquest was opened to determine if poisoning occurred and who prepared the mix.
Amelia Earhart and two social workers from Boston arrived at Tropassy Field Newfoundland aboard Caled Service ship. Accompanied by Wilmer Staite and Thomas Gordon the crew plans a dash to London. Earhart, with amateur flying experience, will attempt a transatlantic flight using top flight equipment.
The Prince of Wales hosted Australian farmers in London on Monday at St James's, receiving a warm welcome and remarks on the Australian tone. He spoke of learning and teaching to strengthen ties as the delegation toured Downing Street gardens with Mrs Stanley Baldwin guiding the women of the party.
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