Theatrical Star Promises Name After Him
The star declares the theater will be named for him, while the manager responds with a sour remark, doubting the star’s drawing power and expecting a stronger draw from himself.
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1933
Page
2
Phrases in Common Use That Hint at History
An examination of idioms traces phrases like at the death to fox tailed origins and a Parisian crowning of an undertaking. Paul Pry references an interfering fellow from John Poole. Drunk as a Lord points to medieval upper-class excesses, while to pan on derives from gold miners panning for gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Pry
John Poole
In memory of the Don and others who died
An obituary note memorializes the Don and several individuals including Fritz, Car Tack, Squires, and Pat, recalling their memories and honoring their lives through a brief tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meentee
Gal Waauah
Don
Ty Mania
Fritz
Car Tack
Squires
Pat
Farce of law making in Australia referendum debate
Commentary on the Australian referendum process for the Upper House reform. The piece argues the law is unclear and misinterpreted, cites Switzerland and the United States as contrasts, and notes public confusion over submission methods and the need for plain English provisions. It observes political tactics and criticizes delays and misunderstandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Law Courts
New South Wales
Switzerland
Mint
Switzereland
Humor at Austral Theatre Presents Girl Crazy on Stage
A lively review of the Austral Theatre production Girl Crazy with Eddie Quillan in the lead as a cipheragy youth who reshapes a cattle ranch into city life. Cast includes Milt Green Dorothy Lee Arline Juden Billy Kelly and Lita Ghevrel with Stamey Hletls and Glris Pin Martie as villains. The show blends witty dialogue and musical numbers as it follows the dude ranch tale and flirtatious antics in a light, entertaining blowout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cough
Eddie Quillan
Milt Green
Hollywood
Pestiferans
Ile Sister
Bets Brigade
Horothy Lee
Arline Juden
Billy Kelly
Lita Ghevrel
Stamey Hletls
Glris Pin Martie
Eamhéty
Salire
Ranety
Firishwin Brothers
George Uni
Sam and Delilah
What Our Readers Say About Service And Sacrifice
Letters from L Nicholson of Pirie defend civic pride and teacher service amid criticism from a signer named Porgan Victoria Square Adelaide. The writer faults the teachers union and questions pay and sacrifice, urging a creed of service before self and noting alleged short work and political posturing by union leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
L. Nicholson
A Passing Thought On Inner Peace And Conscience
A reflective line inspired by Shakespeare speaks of a peace beyond worldly status and a still quiet conscience, inviting contemplation of inner virtue over external stature.
On the Air Radio Schedule Highlights
A historical broadcasting schedule lists morning to late evening segments including news notes weather weather reports musical interludes and talks. Notable items include Mrs J J Wares speaking under the Country Women’s Association and a school broadcast directed by the Education Department. Local sporting and stock exchange updates appear alongside theatre and musical program features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U—Daily Broadcast Service
J. J. Wares
Country Women's Association
Stock Exchange
H. Brewster Jones
Walker
Education Department
Children’s Hospital
R. H. Brinkman
AMUAE
Londons
Royal Automobile Association
SCL
Forget the Past Look to The Future
A brisk call to action urges readers to break a negative cycle by acting now. It links consumer spending to production and employment, emphasizing immediate purchase of goods to sustain work and earnings.
Pirie Notables Shine in Adelaide Amid Drab Metropolis Tales
In The Recorder W E D recounts Pirie exiles now in Adelaide, highlighting RR Her Baldock as a rising union organiser, Bert Pound as Clothing Trades leader, Capt. R Girling famed pilot and Port Pirie veteran, and other figures whose careers span union work, piloting, and port life across South Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Recorder
W.E.D
Pirie
Baldock
Solomontown
Adelaide
Bartorams
Mn Bert Pound
Finida
Bert Pounds
Homing Pirie Society Opens New Season Flights
The Pirie Homing Society began its season with twenty seven pigeons released at 7 30 am from Bookaloo 84 miles away. J Martin sent the birds aloft amid overcast skies and a southerly wind. Several birds faced poor weather and struggled to follow the course as results and distances are listed for multiple fanciers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Homing Society
Miles
Shrine
Ganger J. Martin
Pirie
Boorkaloo
Boorkaloo Pligut
Munn Bey
Wit and Wisdom: boisterous youths and pacifist quip
The quips compare boys and girls, noting boisterousness and argumentativeness. A pacifist is mockingly described as willing to fight for any cause except his country. The groom once vowed to give grand gifts but settled for air after marriage, and a woman’s argumentative nature is linked to a frill causing a fray.
Back to Broken Hill Celebrations Draft Programme Adopted
A draft programme for the Back to Broken Hill celebrations was adopted by the committee and additional representatives were elected. The plan includes a civic reception, motor tours, reunions, football, races, balls, processions, and church services from September 5 to 12 with visits to Silverton and Umberumberka and events honoring pioneers and local dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ats
Back To Broken Hill
E E. Garrett
Port Pirie
Messrs
W. E. Heywood
R. E A. Kitchen
J. T. Travers
E. Bennetts
W._€. Shoobridge
HL. Loveridge
H. M. Muffins
A. Malhome
Sir Isaac Isaacs
New South Wales
Town Hall
Old Mount Gipps Station
Soldiers’ Memorial
Broken Hill
Khalla
Queen
Silverton
Umberumberka
Silver City
Even Inc
Crystal Brook Coursing Held at Hotel Prize Stakes
A Crystal Brook coursing meeting was staged at Mr O ilhachan s hotel with J Frits ons in the chair. Weston acted as secretary and presented the balances beet. A six day stake was planned with Hoberts donating £147 to be added to stakes. First dog to win £11, second £3 10 and two more prizes. Nominations and registrations closed 42/6 with July 19 allotted for the draw. Officers and committees named include Mr Ashouwhnessy as patron and Mr Prith, Weston as president and secretary respectively. A statewide painting contest for children under £3 is announced by Yarmin GA Company with Laurel Lyrics sketches and prizes to be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'ilhachan
J. Fritsyns
Weston
Secretaty
Balanes Beet
Hoberts
AL Ashouwhnessy
I. J. Prith
MD. Weston
Ok. Wes Tucker
Plympton
Mr Brown
Tom Wiie
G. We
W. Arbon
W. V. Pilkington
Arbon
EL J. Ogallaghan
A. D. O'Shaughnessy
R. Westley
Fr. Teasdale
D. Mur Hook
G.” Theker
Ry A. Westley
R. Od
G. Saint
A. L. O'Shaughnessy
J. A. Rowe
AP. Tucker
Mich
Mr. T. O'Donainie
Ari
Messe
M.D. ‘Smart
P. Hwiske
A. Micholson
W. J. Arbou
Pouke
He. O Shaughnessy
Kontrollers
Bout
Yarmin GA Company
Mhauil
Sheep Dog Trial at Crystal Brook Held July Second
A meeting at Crystal Brook defined the sheep dog trial. An open class will be held for molten dogs’ wake and results announced. Six members were elected as officers and stewards including P. O Shnushinasey as president and B. French as steward, with committees named and G. W. He Jule as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brookly
Molten Dogs
P. O Shnushinasey
Colla
Messrs
B. French
M. Siint
A. Brice
Pilkington
W. 1. Saint, E. 7. Kiely B.D. G'Shavehnessy
B.J. O'Caliveran
Forgan
Hl. Teasdale
M. Weston
V. Baldwin
Trimmer
Campbell
Murdoch
J. Prith
Heastip
G. W. He Jule
Smetern sect ion meeting of the Australian Workers Union
A meeting of the Smetern section of the Australian Workers Union will be held this evening in the A W room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smetern
Pire
Brawein
Australian Workers’ Union
A.W. Roome
Brighter Church Music Discussed by Anglican Delegates
General Synod of the Anglican Church in Australia met in Sydney last October to discuss brighter church music and to appoint a music commission. The commission will study church music nationwide and form executive committees in states. A Melbourne Diocese organists meeting urged congregational practice. another session set for June 25 to consider forming a Diocesan Church Music Society led by A Lenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Synod of the Anglican Church In
Australia
Sydney
Melbourne
Chapter House
R. Sherwood
A. Lenton
All Saints
East St Kilda
Federalist and Unification thought in Australia debated
The piece contrasts two constitutional schools in Australia the Federalist and the Unificationist. It defines federation as dual sovereignty between central and local governments with independent spheres and a constitutionally bounded national framework. It notes unification as rule by a single supreme power with flexible creation and abolition of local bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Ellie
Australia
Robert Garran
A.V. Bicey
Australian Medical Speech Advocates Local Solutions
Professor Harvey Sutton of Sydney University spoke in Brisbane urging Australian self-reliance in medical progress. He stressed that many health problems cannot be solved by relying on England or America, calling for solutions from an Australian perspective and highlighting the uniqueness of Australian children and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Harvey Sutton
Sydney University
Joseph Rascrot
British Medical Association
Satan
England
America
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Wheeler
Woolsey
Blight Bros. Land and Estate Agents
Alexander Street
Royal Insurance Company, Limited
View Warrior
Port Mosel
Smiellers
Kekerangu
Smettera
Jon Warrior
Ganirivs
Whyalla
THE
Adelaide Steam Tug Company Limited
Moonta
Port Adelaide
Port Pihle
Port Augusta
Port Vincaln
Ports Augusta
Hughes
Wits
Froiti
Adelaide Steamsh! Company, Limited
Hove Pirie
Forgan's
J. & R. Forgan Ltd
South Australia
Lewis Cycles
Lewis Choles
Alexander Streat
J. G. Bromley
AT Their Mart
Ellen Street
Fred Wurm & CO
Ford Motor Pans
Bn Reserve
Alpha Sayal Scharuter
Vahew Square
Welmer-Romhildl
Menzel
Gerhart
Holling & Spangenberg
Hell Ng & Spangaberé
Schiedmayer
Cawthorne's Ltd
Rundle St
James TT
Srha
the Herarder
Austral
Wheeler and Woolsey
Levine
Ansinal Theatre
Pale
Robert Woolsey
Mir
Monitor
Samson
Victors Square
Adelaine
Metropolitan Press
Teachers’ Trade Union
Victoria Square
Porgan
Part
Canzens
Eldom
Ade- AY
R. Girling
Semaphore
alWy Bi Me
L. L. Milk
Water
Girling
Jamie
Waratah
Pacific
United States
al Capone
Howard Smith Company
Pirie Society
Crystal Brook
Activon
Anglican
Wien
Attis Bay
Tia
Phen
Pipnk Voles
Ming
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