16 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1928
Page
1
The sole survivor of the White Bay wreck told reporters the vessel had no chance when Une resell struck. He described mates dying and the struggle to reach safety, noting he was the only one who made it to shore.
Unconfirmed reports say three men who set out for land on foot sixteen days ago from the Lisle airship wreck have been rescued. Extensive efforts continue to locate Gen. Mobile and his companions drifting on Arctic ice floes.
London witnesses a hazardous air voyage as 4 340 mile journey to the Azores is planned to be completed in daylight within 14 hours. Gen Nubile and companions travel by air while ships Hobby and Braganza move toward the area. Ice near the camp remains six feet thick. Injuries include Gen Notie with arm and toe wounds, Signor Cecioml with a broken leg, and Professor Swimgerg severely bruised.
United Service reports a transport airship crash near Nienderred after a flight from Frankfurt to Stuttgart. Pilot Capt Tomagna and a crew member survived. nine people including three passengers and five pedestrians were seriously hurt as the airship collided in a city street. The cause is attributed to gas pressure, engine, or cooling issues, with prior airship incidents noted.
Australian and Metals Association advisories show London Metal Exchange middle quotations for June 14 with spot and forward prices for copper, tin, zinc, and silver. Notable figures include copper spot around £640 to £74 per ton and three month futures near £63 10/44, tin around £247 cash and £215 12/4, zinc and silver varying with forwards.
Prices from the wholesale fruit and vegetable markets list several items with per case or per dozen figures. Apples sell up to 5 shillings per case, oranges range 6 to 8 shillings, mandarins 11s 7d to 10s 4d, pears 3 shillings each, cabbages 6 pence per dozen, cauliflowers 8 shillings per dozen, beans 9 shillings per dozen, peas 14 to 16 shillings per bushel, and tomatoes ripe 12 shillings per case.
The South Australian railways will reduce first class passenger fares including season tickets to 25 percent above current second class rates from July 1. The change applies to all lines except interstate journeys, where a partial alteration will occur. First class close ticket rates now run about 50 percent above second class. Commissioner Webb announced the reduction to popularise travel and ease congestion in second class carriages.
Politiken reports three Italia members smocaed by a motor ship Hobby dog team near North East Island. Unconfirmed. Commandants Mariane and Zappi and Prof. Malmeren of Sweden with Gen. Nobile planned crossing the ice to land. They set out May 30, 74 miles north of Foyn Island, with provisions.
Fragmentary dispatch from Oslo on Friday claims Gen Noblig reports polar bears moving northwest past Voyu island and now about 15 kilometres east of Charles XII Inland. Noblig requests rifles and ammunition as he pursues the animals.
In Vancouver on a Thursday report claims Amelia Earhart's aircraft the Frendship is improving after Wednesday experiments. Pilot Stultz expresses confidence the airplane can take off at daybreak Friday to cross the Atlantic.
Glimpse of the British flying boats at Matilda Bay on the Swan River as they departed Perth for Albany in the early morning mist. The flotilla sailed southward for the southern port, expected to reach by noon.
Amusements page notes two films at the Alhambra Theater this evening. In In Man Crazy, Dorothy MacKailt and Jack Mihail lead a rollicking romance with Mary Philbin in the after story as Norman Kerry. Love Me, and the World is Mine also screens. program praised as very good.
Ramblers face Thistles and Magpies Juniors meet Ramblers at 1 30 with the senior match at 3 on Drill Hall ground. Lineups include Timblers Joens Fowler Prowse and Wherlock with Wilson Pearson Watson Seymour Tarmer and others. Local notes mention The Open Range and Trail of the Tmer matinee, with reserves listed.
Fragmentary OCR lists several names such as Poinion Purtam MOUOR mowwumE and Wellmeton with Benton Petagna Greske Bally and others, offering no clear event or outcome.
A vessel driven by heavy seas and strong winds lost steering gear and detached off the coast north of Newcastle. The ship, high and dry later, is believed to be severely damaged with hopes of salvation fading. two North Coast steamers Nimbin and Nambucca arrived at Port. Nearby, dignitaries including Archbishop Mandal Davidson were present at the eventful debate in the Feers' Gallery.
Wogested urges a new petrol tax scheme to be proposed at the Premier conference opening in Sydney Monday. A federal tax of 24d per gallon would rise to 2d, with the extra revenue allocated to the state of origin. The government defends the plan as a fair distribution of petrol tax proceeds between states.
Mr. Arthur Hounslow aged 58 whickmaker died today at Melhourne Hospital from a fractured skull. He was found unconscious in the Epping Road Reservoir on Turaday night after a likely hit and run motorist incident.
The Southern Crows Mery flight from Melbourne to Canberra was delayed today due to centre engine trouble. Captain Kidgsford Smith and Mrs Ulm accompanied by his mother left Melbourne. an American engine expert overhauled the machine and an accident injured Max Akins and another man, treated at Adelaide Hospital for head injuries and fractures.
Jamestown hosts a two day coursing meeting starting Tuesday June 19 with 19.30 first Class Stake round. The program lists pairings for Class Stake and Great Northern Cup plus rounds to Wednesday finish.
Melbourne Friday A V I T C committee after inquiry dismisses appeals by E A Connolly owner and P Union jockey against disqualification for two months over alleged inconsistent running of Broken Ball. Official notice: appeals not sustained.
Port Pirie Club hosts a round of 48 holes stroke play to qualify for knockouts with a handicap stroke event. Ladies begin at the same tee in each round with partner pairings listed, greens under care, and the first eight pairs advancing. A.B. Toogood visits Port Augusta Monday as members plan house access and key arrangements with secretary E. J. Hughes.
Tex Rickard announces seating for the Tunney versus Heeney championship on July 26 with prices between £4 and £8, mirroring the Dempsey bout. Government tax on the cheapest seat will be 1/44 under the new law. Orders are pouring in from across the country, though the promoter doubts a record attendance.
Mr B OConnor presents his new company of performers in the well known J Williamoon musical comedy A Little Bit of Frugt tonight at Institute Hall. B OConnor will be remembered for this production and its lively stagemanship.
A grand concert at Central Methodist Mission promises an enjoyable evening starting at 8 o clock. A varied program features first class numbers by artists including Miss Melba Stacey Dor dle, Miss Havelberg, and Mrs A. E. et al.
A detailed notice describes an upcoming theatre program with the Trojan and Central teams performing a basketball exhibition. It lists performers Munn, Berduca, Brown, and Barduea, plus a ventriloquism act by Millbank and Piddeman. Tickets go on sale at Franke Marble Bar with adult and child pricing.
Money and clothing gifts were received from many townspeople to help distressed families. Several offers of assistance were declined by the Ladies Benevolent Society and secretary Mrs Wurm. Donors include anonymous contributors and named supporters such as the Smelters Co-operative, State staff, Congregational group, and individuals like L. Gooda, J. Miller, Olsen, Sweeney, Williams, and Pereira among others.
Sydney reports a graft inquiry transcript detailing Sir Mahony’s explanation for drawing small cheques and a £230 gift toward his testimonial fund from Mr Theodore. Mahony denies claims of offering concessions before resigning and cites wishing a successor of ability. He asserts burglars do not rob Labor men. The commission adjourns to Monday for Theodore’s in camera examination.
Arthur Johansem and another youth faced Pirie Police Court on charges of indecent language after a late night incident at Solomontown dance hall near Church Circle and Queen Street. Witnesses testified disagreements and warnings. Johansem was found guilty and fined £3 plus costs.
Mutual peace drives clear a strike as shipowners accept terms and crews return to work. Telegrams from J Tudehope and responses from Mr Appleton outline hours, port adjustments, and planned recommissioning, with two union meetings set for next week and plans to staff steamers Oonah Conngena Eumer Wa and Konia.
Adelaide Friday reports from W. Ferrinsey secretary of the South Australian branch that a union telemrum instructs strike off and owners to hire the vacated jobs. No desertion of cooks planned until ordinary war events. Cooks to report for employment at their depot in the afternoon. The coastal steamer Warrawee crew to be recruited tomorrow morning. Noora expected to be recommissioned on Monday.
Edward Tuttehell, 28, lay gravely wounded in a Newtown subway incident after being stabbed near the spine. Police theorize a Malay assailant attacked him. he was taken to hospital in critical condition. In Sydney Bur stville, police seized a gang of safe breakers linked to recent robberies as three suspects were remanded on bail after a raid.
An incident at Kenmore Mental Hospital in Goulburn ends in death after a patient named Charles Strmlent allegedly struck another Chinese inmate with a heavy tool polisher. Reports describe the assault occurring on a Friday and note the victim died from injuries sustained in the head blow.
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