16 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1937
Page
1
Refugees in Cairns report fear and illness after fleeing Rabaul. Women describe sickness since leaving Samarai and anxiety fueled by Earthquake and radio news. Some plan to urge husbands to return to Australia despite ongoing tremors and ruined homes.
Adelaide merchants held local wheat rates steady amid mixed overseas signals from London and the United States. The Liverpool market opened lower before edging higher, with overall activity quiet at close as influences from Atlantic trading and Western markets faded.
Commonwealth Railways Commissioner G A Gahan and two officers walked 16 miles from a bogged car near Tennant Creek toward the goldfield town to seek a lift. Fresh rain hindered recovery efforts as Gahan continued a tour of the North Australia Railway from Darwin to Birdum, aiming for Alice Springs.
A party including Leetar General of Motivat rvices, Messrs Simpson and Lindsay attended a brief visit to Pirie Hospital to inquire about the maternity block extension funded from estimates. Nursing staff would rise by about eight and a shorter working week for nurses to be introduced by July. Dr. Jeffries outlined plans for extending the nurses' Home. Dr. G Tasster and Mr. Fr McMahon were present.
Pirie council moves to prepare a traffic bylaw focusing on one way traffic in Ellen Street with parking rules across streets. debate centers on commercial vehicles restrictions and where to rank vehicles, plus crossings and enforcement prior to Parliament consideration.
England's women regained ground in the Test after dismissing nine Australians for 91 in the second innings, following Australia 206 and a 96-run deficit. Molly Plaherty's brave batting drew cheers as Eve-land's side fielded confidently on a sunny day, with Peggy Antonio taking two wickets and New South Wales bowler delivering steady lines.
Dublin reports the Dail approved Ireland's draft constitution by 62 to 48, dissolution following, with a July 4 referendum alongside general elections on proportional representation. Final results expected in about a week as leaders vow peace and unity, amid debate over religious liberty and minority rights.
Lightfoot, 45, a railway employee from Claremont, was killed while attempting to move a rail tricycle from the track as an oncoming passenger train approached. He left a widow and six children. A ganger warned him to leave it, but Lightfoot did not respond as the engine struck the tricycle and threw him, suffering fatal injuries.
A fragmented السوق style report shows lead prices softening and various metal quotes trending lower. Spot copper and tin quotations drift while electrolytic copper and CO2 wire products hold steady amid fluctuating sentiment.
Mrs A E Putnam receives invitation to Canberra with Anita present. The note confirms Vie Peateral Catnn will attend and invites Mrs A Re Putman as the distinguished guest.
AR Putnar due at Barwin on Monday in the event of the Commonwealth, but the Government does not approve wither Mrs. Putnam's schedule will permit her to visit her wife part of AuMrails except Barwin.
Isle of Man TT rider Rach set a new lap record at roughly 84.4 mph during today’s run, achieving a speed near 5. miles per hour and breaking the previous mark on the course.
A local weather note records a maximum of 65 and a 24 hour minimum of 47 ending at 5 30 am. The data reflects a cool day with a mild night.
London dispatch reports Moscow confirms 28 more executions tied to alleged Japanese spies. Far East papers note June 4 shootings near the Amur region, increasing totals of executed spies and wrecking incidents in recent weeks.
Local notices report medical staff moves and patient updates. J W defferes and Simp Son visit Pirie Hospital, several patients including Mr Sharpe and Mr Arthur Mon collapse or improve, and staff changes from Melrose to Port Augusta and Adelaide. Names include W Lind, Muliuses, P Wears, Mr Nagel, G Kinnume, Arthur Mon, E O Nagel, N Honeubere, and others.
Basque forces retreat toward Santander after intense air and artillery bombardment. Insurgents seize Bilbao with Gen Franco leading the attack, evacuations ordered, and telegraph and radio links cut. Rebels mass near the city while Allied consuls depart and observers report rapid, decisive action.
A Tailem Bend plebiscite decision emerges as Liberal and Country League figures vie for the Albert seat. Delegates met to resolve the dilemma with candidates including Meintosh, Hudd, and Koch linked to Crown land and public works portfolios. The plan calls for a plebiscite to settle betting and liquor legislation conflicts.
Donald Munro Lisare a 29 year old laborer was sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Criminal Court after pleading guilty to enacting a brutal assault on Temn Oakman aged 14 with a razor with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He had pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. Justice Maclachan ordered medical supervision during confinement.
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