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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 08, 1937

Page

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Police Seek Young Man In Maryborough Mine Shaft Tragedy

Police hunt a suspect after the body of a man found in a Maryborough shaft is identified as John Wood a 62 year old actor from Amphitheatre district. Detectives with trackers and a photographer examine a blood stained axe near the scene as inquiries focus on a village waggonette incident and a possible self defence scenario.

Avoca Melboourne Finesnall Maryborough John Wood Wood Avoca Road

Model of head made for police tracing Wedderburn victim

Detectives using plaster facial reconstruction identified the man found in the Wedderburn mineshaft as the Derby-Dike era suspect seen with a woman at Serpentine around June 4. Murray is the surname most often named by 39 of 250 locals, though several others with the same name remain unidentified. The victim was about 35 to 50 years old, 5 feet 7 inches, with black hair turning grey, brown eyes, and a muscular build. he wore a Nerelaghone coat, vest, striped trousers, work shirt, grey felt hat, and heavy boots. An extensive inquiry traced leads across the state, with witnesses and experts collaborating to resolve the case.

Euterine Mr. Wood Margorough In & Wheck Faol Robertson Maryborough Robertson Nery Thoreast Max Pante Strieken Aspen Toca Rasidente Mines Department Penola South Australia Victoria Melbourne Wedderburn Serpentine Murray Samed Murray Wikm Andy Fick Webster Inn

Tachi Presented Winners at Social Club Event

An evening at the Seniors Mullering Club featured trophy presentations for singles and handicaps. W. Bockellis announced the change to separate social events from the annual meeting while Mr. Hl. Ywune and Mr. Huckelbers praised the winners and the engraved plates. Winners included Youre, J. G. Seuteher, W. Brown, A. Watkins, and Tt Prosser with runners-up listed among multiple categories.

W. Bockellis Hl. Ywune Huckelbers Ely Bingley AL Youre J. G. Seuteher Swift W. Brown W. Brow Witwer A. Watkins Pulis G. Tucker My Tusker Syinner Watking St. Wales Tt Prosser Ty Alously Busonsworth G. Rogers Prosser W. Matthews C. Pain Brakenridge E. E. Tapp Schwarts J. McGull BR. Tucker W_ Huekelbars

Butcher Succeeds In Suit Over Freezer Contract

Adelaide court ruled in favor of Yramk Grew of Malland against Kelvinator Australia Limited of Keswick over a secondhand refrigerator contract. Damages awarded £136 4s 4d after finding the defendant liable for failing to overhaul and install the machine, injuring the plaintiff’s business.

Adelaide Malland Hay Yramk Grew, Futeher Kelvinator Australia Cinited Angie Highway Keswick

Thermometer records yesterday's temps with high and low

The observed maximum temperature yesterday reached 9 with a 24 hour minimum of 38 ending at 8:30 am. The report notes the thermometer readings without additional weather context.

Medical notices from Pirie Hospital and local transport events

A fragmented local notice detailing patient admissions and discharges at Pirie Hospital and related medical staff movements. It mentions Willis from Suton Farle West admitted to the mundical ward, staff changes, patients transported by sea and rail to Pirie, and various hospital personnel arrivals and duties.

Med Willis Suton Farle West Pirle Hospital

Taxation Relief Labor Policy Pressed by Lacey

In Adelaide Monday Opposition Leader Mr Lacey denounced the Governments taxation policy. He cited multi year surpluses and urged relief via changes to the exemption from 1000 to 250, the deduction for wages and children raised to 12 or 14, and the right for all taxpayers to claim the child deduction. The Labor Party pledged to cut taxes for low income earners.

Adelaide A. W. Lacey Labor Party

Bread Defined Tricky Points of Law in Adelaide Court

In Adelaide a special magistrate’s court considered a short-weight bread charge. The judge examined what constitutes bread and cited the Bread Act provisions as amended through 1936. After 90 minutes of argument, the case was adjourned to a later date to decide a so called tricky point of law.

Adelaide Halcombe W. G. Shephard West Torrens Maloviabe Shephand Hazard Falumbes Halcomba L.A. Whit- Inston Mateh Herbert Cushmire Renbey Leach Road Torrensville Sheptend Ashore Whitington Air. Whitington We. Hutcombe

Billiards in Pirie Club Tournament Results

In Pirie Club billiards series lent weight in the bowls tournament. Parkinson scored 90, J. Suiberkind 4, Alsteam 1085, building 200, Sewaon 198.

Wight Pirie Club Parkinson J. Suiherkind Alsteam Sewaon

Rebel gain Bilbao height retaken in northern Spain

Rebels recaptured Lemona Ridge on the Bilboa front after a two day offensive supported by tanks and air power. An interceptor plane was shot down near La Arena as Spain’s conflict continues with diplomatic tension over potential German Italian involvement and Spain’s government restructures war leadership under Negrín.

London Astogrades Lemona Ridge Bilas Spain Unéd Whiel Tell Gm la Arena Mary Bng Italy Fuku Grriuny Almeria Telenipl Hallan Bettain Sugeeat Valencia Negrin Cubitt Supreme War Rowmall Campalen Rauen

Labor plebiscite candidates for metropolitan seats outlined

A wide range of trades and professions is represented among 65 State Labor Party nominees for metropolitan seats. Candidates include Woods for Thebarton and Fuderts a business manager, with lists covering storeman, painter, builder, watchman, and other roles. Nominations are submitted to the party council for Thursday night, with ballots set for June 26. pre selection rules limit campaigning and possible expulsions.

Adelaide Inauatria State Labor Party Uist Metadie Woods Thebarton Mtr Fuderts W. T. Dale Atutekeeper Cyetl Ghivtitere W. Beni E. Molonnetl A. Edssurils Unterkeapers Pancaysers Saleerielt Lark Watchmen Mauiayamtoenin Uuai Event Tabs Includ Storeman Freman Tailok Pat Tagen Virmibin Maleredita Phoebe Uirning Alfierrs Whill Hee Mallots Sien Eiuvassime Carryieu Oh Memtire Uryaly Mynonkine

Wool Price Falls In Sydney Subsection Report

In Sydney wool markets prices declined as Waid drivers saw a three fold drop from five to fifteen percent amid today’s trading. The April sales period opened with subdued demand and cautious activity from traders.

Sydney

Eight Week-End Air Fatalities Strike RAF in West England

A grim RAF week end left eight fatalities with two civilian pilots among the dead. Crashes occurred in misty Northern England where a missing long plane was found on a mountain face, and in Wigtonshire to Nottinghamshire where both occupants died in a fire. A bomber crashed in Scotland, a marine aviator died near Berkshire, and another accident reported in Kent.

Luxdun Royal Air Force Westmacelatus England Wigtonshire Nottinghamshire Auchtengallie Scotland Set Joli Hor A1d RAF Berkshire Roe Plac Kent Tron Bromiley

Creek Murder Charge and Allege Statement at St George

Harold Thomas Mullen 36, laborer, faced St George Court charged with the murder of Ernest Harry Brown whose body was found near Millie Creek. The alleged statement describes a confrontation over whisky, a struggle for a rifle, a fire, and moving Brown’s body before driving toward Sydney where he was later arrested. court adjourned for further evidence.

Brisbane Harold Thomas Mullen Polics St. George Court Ernest Harry Brown Mullen Brown St. George Tirmyn Heiden White Brown Mungind Evedence

Prompt action amid crisis at Kahan prompts retrospective sanction

Local administration faced calls for retroactive approval after last weekend’s forceful measures. Cars and petrol reserves were seized, homes evacuated, and a refugee camp at Kokopo faced shortages and unrest. Judge Phillip and the Administrator coordinate relief as a relief ship arrives from Brisbane, delivering food and medical supplies to the Kokopo camp and Ratum area.

Ramaul Kahan Sitemland Life and Property Canberra Phillip Supreme Court O. C. Rabaul Kokopo Pallee Aaid Vulcan Island Malaita Blanche Bay Kokopa Brisbane Ratum Two

Missing Aviator Bafe Shisbane Flight Traced

A cryptic report notes the anxiety over the safety of aviator Bafe Shisbane, previously tangled in a mission near Habel. McDonnald, returning from Babaut with photographs of the crupon, finally landed after a delayed afternoon date.

Bolting Horses Create Mayhem in Florence Street Scene

A chaotic episode on Florence Street features bolting horses colliding with a stationary motor car. Spectators watched as harnesses snapped and bystanders intervened as the lead horse bolted past a butcher shop, causing damage to a motor and bumper. One horse sustained injuries but was not severely hurt.

Florence Street A.M Hrullame Tran Wuliktian Atte Mt Alexander Shell Company Fr. G. Ingile Wae

No religious ceremony for the Duke of Windsor

London paper reports Rev. Anderson Jardine’s claim that divine Providence moved him to perform a wedding for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in France last Thursday despite church rules. Jardine says the ceremony restored faith, saved the church and government, and notes a 400,000 shilling fund raised by a congregation member.

Crecorder London Windsor Anderson Jardine Evengong St Paul's Darlington Jerding Duke Duchess of Windsor France Wareld Jardine Clateau de Cande Empire Amstian Church

Wheat Prices Slide in Adelaide Market and Port Trade

The Adelaide wheat market tracked weaker global demand with prices dropping to 104/102 bushel as trucks moved goods from Port Adelaide. The slide marks a third decline in a week amid favorable North American weather, with Chicago cautious on yields and сыud notes of limited demand. Liverpool market closed on Saturday with subdued activity.

Adelaide Momlay Pit Adelaide Port ‘Adelaide North America Liverpool G. G. Nicholls Chicago Prairie Provinces Canada G. W. Anderson North Americn

Jingo Badges for School Children Debate in Labor Rank

A heated discussion at a Labor Party meeting centers on issuing Jingo badges to schoolchildren. Schools Inspector J Pollock argues the resolution could mislead about teachers motives amid Empire Day and Coronation Day, stressing the aim is patriotic broad mindedness rather than war like displays. The dispute reflects tensions over school symbolism and political neutrality in Empire era civic education.

Hhwkes Hdbh Slandey Vial Ltik Assembly Wik Byuken Hi Ald Barnes Tle Laibor J. Pollock Diatries Inspector For Auaiallan Labor Party Assembly

Food relief off Raboulam as ships sail safely

In Sydney on Monday Sir Walter Carpenter of Carpenter Ltd says conditions at Raboulam are not as bad as feared. A survey reports obstructions to shipping but the relief ship Slalaite arrived yesterday and there is no danger of a food shortage.

Sydney Walter Carpenter W. 1 Carpenter Ltd Alt Houks Raboulam Arat Ie Harter Rabaul

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