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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1933
Page
2
A writer muses on rationality bringing tranquility and the relief of understanding. He contrasts decisive speech with irresolution, notes that life lengthens by not rushing, and observes habits, perception, and honesty shape personal and professional success. The piece comments on gender stereotypes and the peculiarity of women’s actions.
In a critique of imperialist aims, the author praises peaceful engineering led expansion. Netherlands pursues an 80 million pound project to reclaim 550000 acres from the sea, while Denmark plans to mobilize workers to gain submerged territory between Moen and Zealand. The piece urges dredgers and tractors over warships and tanks, arguing progress comes from engineering, not generalship.
At a Port Pirie council meeting engineer A H Rieschick reported two new consumers and one extra power meter connected in the fortnight. Maintenance to Balmoral road with Stobie poles and mains alterations to wards were attended. The rusher operated for fines for top dressing. Rolling stock and plant were overhauled and repairs effected where necessary. A further supply of meters was ordered and 40 to be purchased.
Dr B G Johnston reported to the Local Board of Health last night two bumps one chicken pox one measles and one scarlet fever case in the fortnight. Health Inspector A Leonard said three cases were in West Ward one in North Ward and one in South Ward. Five houses disinfected and three notices to amend unsatisfactory conditions served. Inspections of private and business premises conducted.
Port Pirie council granted the YMCA permission to hold a button day in the town streets on October 30.
The Council of Combined Empire Societies in Melbourne backs appointing a Governor from Britain, arguing it strengthens Australia Britain ties. They say such leaders bring experience, goodwill, and lasting international links, benefiting both nations after their terms. The council also notes Australia would gain ongoing guidance from these officials upon return. Dororthy P. Penberthy signs as honorary secretary.
At Port Pirie Council last night Mayor Threadgold reported that gala week officials and sparing bodies would meet tonight to advance plans for the upcoming festivities in Pirie. The Excelsior Band competitions will accompany the program and the mayor expressed confidence in the movement's success.
Port Pirie Council faced a demand from the Inspector General for Hospitals noting £247 owed to Pirie Hospital had not yet been paid. The council was urged to settle immediately, with the town clerk stating payment would be made by June 30 and that isolation hospital charges would also be settled by then.
Mr John V Moran an Australian has been appointed to the high executive post of export sales manager at Colgate Palmolive Peet Company Limited in America while Moran succeeds Remington as managing director of the Australian organisation. Moran joined the company in 1921 and sold the first Palmolive soap in Australia becoming a trusted leader in both Australia and New Zealand.
A concise reflection warns that taking advantage of a friend or sponging on them erodes trust and damages the bond. It captures a common social admonition about reciprocity and respect in friendships.
A short essay on marriage advice urges training for tolerance and mutual support. It argues that home happiness hinges on recognizing and managing prejudices, not merely on cooking or housekeeping skills. The piece emphasizes cooperation and understanding as foundations of a lasting union.
A detailed broadcast timetable lists news weather shipping markets and sports segments from morning to night. Features include Ballarat race results children’s hospital activities dancing music and program announcements with periodic news updates and stock exchange information.
In Port Pirie Police Court Sydney Chambers Clarence Green John White Robert Steele and Frederick Gray were charged with insufficient lawful means of support. The case was adjourned to permit departure from town and subsequently all five men left. Convictions without penality were entered.
At a half year meeting of the Collingwood branch of the Australian Natives Association Mr C Gleeson led a protest against appointing a State Governor from overseas. He praised Sir William Irvine and urged the board to oppose any foreign governor, noting the Commonwealth Government had chosen an Australian Governor General.
The diamond wedding of Mr. and Mrs. D. McGregor of Broken Hill was held at Taits Hall. Mr. McGregor, born in Scotland, moved to Australia at 13 and has lived there ever since. Mrs. McGregor is from Glen Osmond. They have 13 children, 9 living, 63 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. Mr. McGregor is 84, Mrs. McGregor 79. Granddaughters tossed confetti as they entered. The evening featured chairs of honor, gifts, dancing, music, and a supper with Bobbie Burns Grace and toasts to the couple.
Town gardener F J Sandery reported to Port Pirie Council that about 40 pepper and myrtle seedlings were planted at Memorial Oval in the past fortnight. A parcel of 24 shrubs and trees arrived from Adelaide and were planted in the rotunda enclosure. The stock was root bound and park work continued with broken wires around the fence removed.
A physical demonstration in Biele Town Hell on Thursday June 22 will showcase horizontal and parallel bars and vaulting horse by advanced class members. Juniors will present displays while Messie E Chivell and C Smith join Congregational Girls' Club participants to support Y.M.A youth work.
The sportsmaster of Pirie High School asked the Town Council for permission to use Memorial Oval on a school day for a sports meeting in August or September. The council granted the request.
At Olympia Rink tonight the Ladies' Hockey-on-Skates Association begins the 1933 season. Red and Gold teams clash with G Abell captaining Red and P Backstrom leading Ola. The rosters include Robinson Doyle Timms Coutts Davey Brennan and B. Brennan for Red and Fiddaman Noble Woolman Huckwell Shepley Sumersford for Ola.
The Australian Mutual Provident Society has subscribed £250,000 to the new Commonwealth loan, bringing its total Commonwealth loan holdings to over £23,000,000 and overall public securities across the Commonwealth, Great Britain, the Australian States, New Zealand, and other dominions to more than £48,000,000.
Complaints said urgent accident cases sent to Broken Hill Hospital may not be met immediately by a doctor. Secretary G Gough urged telephoning the outpatients department to alert staff that an urgent case is en route so a doctor can be mobilized to meet the patient.
Mr W Maloney M P denies retirement from Federal politics and vows to die in harness seeking long service for Labor. He recalls 44 years in Parliament since 1889 and urges abolition of multiple Governors in Australia. Mrs O Day notes possible run but no plan to replace Maloney.
Parishioners of Carmelite Middle Park Victoria held a meeting to honor the late Very Rev. R Power O C C commissary general by completing the Kew novitiate and house of studies aiding the Australian Carmelite province. Subscriptions over six months backed by Women’s Social Guild gifts and other donations supported the appeal.
In Port Pirie Police Court Herbert William Berry, a laborer, appeared before Messrs Jo R B McDonald and G C Leaker on a drunkenness charge. He was fined 10 shillings with 5 shillings costs, with 72 hours imprisonment in default. Bertram Edward Spurr, another laborer, faced a similar charge and penalty.
A Frenchwoman reports a simple mosquito trap using an ultraviolet lamp to attract insects and a strong electric fan below it to blow them away. In three weeks about 150 million mosquitos have been caught.
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