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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1936
Page
1
The House of Commons heard fiery exchanges after Foreign Secretary Eden announced Britain would push at Geneva for removal of sanctions on Italy. Ministers defended the government stance amid wider calls for collective security reform.
Barcelona workers including store employees and waiters walk out amid fuel and product supply disruptions. The piece notes the city as a major seaport and discusses potential impacts on Spain's political climate as unrest continues.
Belgian authorities deploy troops to Liège to prevent sabotage as protests swell. Affected workers and civilians report clashes and heightened security measures across the region.
Kent Ohio Friday report on strike action at a local pipe and metal works plant. Strikers harassed workers today in a fortified shelter as they attempted to resume production after a two month stoppage. Fourteen men wounded in the ensuing clash and authorities report ongoing danger.
A damaged report describes a strange vessel near Giulana causing fear among police. The ship reportedly left its anchorage after some disturbance and appeared to drift toward the coast, prompting cautious patrols and brief contact with maritime authorities.
The audience enjoyed a lively pantomime night featuring Patti Carrier as a witty host and several receptive dancers. Musical director Mrs Herderdett led a colorful program with "Swanee River" and "Vienna" numbers, while performances by Bert We spy and Joyce Mune drew cheers. The show closed with thanks to patrons who contributed £3 for prizes and a pledge to support Marie Hamilton.
The Branford Shilling Fund appeal garners community support from Pirieans after a distress incident on Square Street Solo montown. Donations of any size are welcomed, with ongoing appeals and a note that funds are needed to aid affected families and households including those displaced by a fire.
In the third round of the world tennis championships Australian players Quist and McGrath defeated Maier and Boussos of France 4 6 1 10 8.
Melbourne note reports new season wool sales will begin in Brisbane soon, with the absence of Japanese competition likely to affect prices. OCR text is garbled with many unreadable fragments and stray words.
Fragmentary notes from a wool industry meeting reference advice for producers and carriers, with unclear names and places. The garbled text hints at policy hints, regional tensions, and calls for unity within the industry, but specifics are obscured.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a delay in implementing a ban with notes about recorder special cables and preparations. It lacks clear figures, entities, or a coherent event to form a solid summary.
A gasometer explosion in Lenin Brida results in two deaths and several injuries. Authorities report a blaze under control, with emergency crews and investigators assessing the site and tracing the cause. Local residents are advised to avoid the area as investigations continue.
The piece outlines a quarrel between butchers and bakers over support for a local appeal. It notes key figures like Mark Wynchope and mentions recent tensions affecting team participation and expected outcomes.
Local billiards event in Pirie draws players and spectators, with scores and standings showing Clarke and Meper among top performers. The midweek contest includes several matches and notable busts as participants vie for early leads.
One of golf’s greats hails Ferrier during previews at Southamston ahead of today’s British championship. Noted contenders include Sarazen and Wersler as competition heats up in the field.
The London metal market shows lead priced at £15 1/3 per ton with notes of three months forward contracts. Market participants, including producers and traders, discuss spot values and forward expectations as prices drift based on supply and demand.
Fragmentary text describes a dispute over midnight to early morning shifts at an Australian cleaning company. It references Mr. Kelly, union involvement, wage declarations, and calls to abandon night shifts amid industry-wide concerns.
Yesterday's high reached 61.5 degrees with a low around 42 degrees by 8:30 am. The report notes a cooler 24 hour period with a brief temperature dip and no precipitation recorded.
The Warrnambool Burra to Adelaide 100 miles race in South Australia will decide on Saturday October 3 with a new prize of 20 pounds and a sash for the rider recording the fastest time. Notable riders include Kell Thurgood and others from Broken Hill, with leading clubs and towns across Victoria and South Australia competing for the title and prize.
Fragmentary text describes a proposed event at a fair or exposition with names and roles scattered, mentioning Etta Fichevenn and Adelle in relation to a business or performance plan. The passage is garbled but indicates a planned involvement by individuals and a prominent figure in a dispute or decision.
The Royal Commission investigating the May 22 Brophy shooting at Royal Park adjourned until Tuesday. Supt Brophy testified, denying he shared his account with a shane tr and confirming details about the hospital injuries and ensuing inquiries.
A decomposed woman, likely strangled, was found in a cupboard of a city flat. Police and investigators, including coroner and medical officer, described a murder probable a week old. The victim, aged between 10 and 40, was unidentified and the scene prompted a large detective response.
Rain halted the heavyweight bout between Lewis and Schmeling last night at Madison Square Garden. The promoter felt the delay was to occupy the arena, delaying the event until yesterday.
Adelaide traders and a Rundle Street store spokesman oppose a December 22 centenary holiday arguing it disrupts Christmas shopping and cut profits. The Chamber of Manufactures and Chambers of Commerce expect the government to seek union input before any decision, with employers wary of wage losses and potential closures.
A damaged OCR fragment reports on a new locomotive unveiling with Governor Sie Winshoat Dugan presiding. The engine reportedly fails on its first run, with references to speed, tests, braking, and control demonstrations, amid technical confusion and unclear outcomes.
Unreadable OCR text provides a fragmented report about a campus trip for forty university students to observe smelters. The piece contains numerous garbled phrases and appears to be incomplete, with names and details obscured beyond a few recognizable words.
The death occurred Thursday morning of Mrs Clarke mother of B A Clarke, former Austral Theatre manager, known to Pirie residents. Funeral followed by Rev James Hardingham at the graveside. Also notes on local civic and hospital updates including ship harbormaster changes and hospital admissions.
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