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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1937
Page
1
A special cable dispatch reports Francoist forces advancing on Bilbao, capturing Galdacana and pressing from the southeast. Heavy casualties, depopulated streets, and reports of 14,400 prisoners accompany the push toward the Basque capital, with insurgents placing guns two miles from the city center and preparing fortifications.
The monthly meeting discussed distress among returned soldiers and their dependants. Efforts to aid them were outlined, with pensions and relief as priorities. Sub-branch issues and future talks with state representatives were noted, plus invitations to attend a Commonwealth conference on June 26.
The British motorship King Lud ran aground entering Fort Augusta and was refloated shortly after. The vessel previously grounded on September 3, 1935, off Eastern Rhoat while carrying mining lumber to Pirie. Reports from Sydney indicate the ship exhausted a bank and touched the batake, with delays noted during berthing.
A flood of garbled names and partial sentences details hospital stays, surgeries, and deaths. Mentions Mr V Hh Phecedenti, Mayor Je yenleruyg, Arthur Rowe, and Pirie Hospital, with scattered references to visitors, staff, and patients, all in a jumbled report.
Report of a bomb blast at the Bathlshem steel plant gate in New York prompts fear amid continuing downstown Union tensions. No injuries reported. authorities and Mayor Shields pledge swift action as strike pickets gather. References to kidnapping and portents of further violence cited in a tense national climate.
Market notes from Adelaide indicate firmer tone in Oversana wheat trades as North American conditions influence prices. Reports cite limited merchant limits and small track shipments, with Canadian exports slightly below expected, while officials in Washington and London signal cautious policy links.
A scrambled report notes discussions on gold prices and shares, with references to government aid and market moves. Mentions Liverpool, United States winter wheat, and regional wheat markets. Confused fragments reference various places and names, implying a broader economic briefing.
Extract shows prices and quotations for lead and related metals in Adelaide market. Mentions spot and forward rates, occasional francs and pounds, with several numeric figures and terms for metal commodities.
Ambitious party candidates plan to contest all seats in the general election. Key figures include Abel Mide and R Aivhutus as opponents to M. Peatlap in the Halton district. The report notes party-wide activity and calls for a stand-down in one district to support coordinated efforts.
A contentious report tabled in Parliament discusses adopting a British inspired unemployment insurance model in Australia. It outlines three formative schemes: state run plans, a federal coordinated scheme, and uniform schemes with Commonwealth control, all signaling a move toward a nationwide system. The report details employer contributions and worker involvement, noting phased implementation and potential influences on wages and job safety.
The report details a high level purge in White Russia with Council of Commissars members exposed at a Communist Party conference in Minak. It mentions Trotskyist spying claims, arrests in various localities, and the downfall of officials including 906 Walishe ng Vrewinee Firlontend Mis hoon amid the crackdown.
A woman died at a receiving home in a brief report, with authorities investigating the circumstances. Details on the victim, exact location, and any contributing factors remain sparse as officials pursue routine inquiries. Neighbors describe a quiet residence and express concern over safety in such facilities.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a weather related incident with sleet and danger. It mentions an individual named Neil and a potential deception followed by a reported export event. The readable portions suggest a chaotic account of late events on a Wednesday night and unsettled conditions at a home or receiving site.
The session opens with discussion on national insurance and adequate defence as core policy. Ministers abroad delay full agreement on unified policy while seeking an early conference with states to discuss defence and alliance. The government pledges continued advocacy for peace through collective security and coordinated international action.
L L Hill, former premier and AG in London, tops the Patron's Golf Cup at Glenelg with a net 71 amid 32 entrants from Mount Osmond Kooyonga Test Adelaide and Grenele Clubs. Other players like A Metilas and L Yeo also posted figures as course conditions praised despite several penalties and holes with mixed results.
Dense fog blanketed Melbourne delaying trains and ships. Officials reported record density as ferries and freighters slowed or failed to sail, with rail and harbor movements constrained into the morning.
A chaotic report describes an incident near Middle Park where a man attempted to rescue a woman from the sea after falling from a piling. First aid was provided by medical staff, with the injured woman transported to Henry's Hospital. The piece notes prior fruit export statistics and industry context, including comparisons to last year.
Broken Hill town clerk criticizes NSW delays in sewerage, urging use of Brephens Creek reservoir water for sanitation. He notes the city’s 28,000 population lacks sewerage after 90 years, cites cost and government support as hurdles, and flags impact on road budgets and health.
Vanuatu assembly party announces no censure motion against the federal government and Parliament until the budget session. The decision was taken at a pré sessima meeting held today, with plans to wait for fiscal deliberations before pursuing action.
Readers complain of unpleasant odor and disruptive behavior near shops. The letter cites authorities delaying action and urges immediate remedy to prevent further distress and protests. Names and exact locations are unclear in the fragmented text.
Tremgoye reported at the dullest Bute District Council meeting that ruins were found and road alterations between Mr B Taityey and Mandoora were discussed. Proposals included exchanging or buying a road from Mr J Gammons. Deliberations covered lowering distance near Mr J Gomuilons, park transfer costs, and jubilee funds. A plan for a five year lease with self supplied power promised £25 yearly net profit. A fire destroyed Mr J G McDonald’s garage raising calls to consider further relief. Council expressed sympathy on the death of former councillor Mr Walter Gardner.
Inspect winter dress lengths for upcoming race meeting. Display includes frocks costumes trimmed coats fur coats evening wear and model hats. A Race Week reduction offers model frocks at 76 shillings and maids’ top coats in limited sizes.
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