24 Jun 1935
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1935
Page
1
An Aboriginal guide leads Suthers and Halliday 60 miles to rich ore, but misadventure follows. A camel breaks, rations vanish, Suthers injures his foot, and Halliday treks with him to a depot where looting left them with little water or food. Aborigines rescue and convey them to the main camp.
Miss Stayer, daughter of a club member, led a life competition at the Wallarote Wie Club on Saturday, recording the highest scratch ruling and winning in the handiway. Separately, federal efforts push Australian product outlets abroad, with Brisbane racing figures backing a plan to license gambling shops to guarantee over £250,000 yearly revenue for Queensland.
S J Warren and G C Leaker preside in Pirie Police Court on Saturday. Ho Cocks of Cadbury-Fry-Pascell due in Pirie today and may visit Regal Exchange Hotel. I Willis of Parks Street admitted to Pirie Hospital. A Smith of Pavilkty Street left Pirie Hospital, J M Fitzgerald of Fourth Street Pirie West left hospital. A Pena discharged from Pirie Hospital. Rev Papadupagious arrived in Pirie from Greer, traveling to Brisbane to serve Orthodox Greek Church in Central Hotel.
Olden Jubilee events in Pirie seaport featured Grand Lodge officers, regalia processions, candle degree, and a banquet in the institute. Distinctive toastlines honored Loyal Port Germein, with Mrs Bowley and Sister Bowley entertaining. Lodge established June 22, 1885, now 73 men, 32 juniors, and 37 females in membership.
Melbourne sources report a proposed October meeting of a special Labor Party conference aimed at uniting the party with Lang Labor in New South Wales. Central executive actions prompted by alleged electoral roll abuses and petition-ticket voting cast new light on factional strains.
Pirie citizens circulate a petition opposing leasing the Soldiers Memorial Pavilion for individual gain. The document, signed by ratepayers, argues the public building should serve the common good and not private interests, with a meeting of the Pirie sub-branch executive likely to discuss the matter tonight before tender closing.
In Chester Hills a mother, Mrs. Jessie Smith, crawled on her stomach to save her seven months old baby as Crompton fired on them after killing his wife Mrs. Crompton. Crompton later died, police recovering a gun and detailing the drama as Mrs. Smith and relatives hid in a shed, with shots narrowly missing the infant.
The Thermometer reports Saturday high 62 degrees and low 44 with a 24 hour minimum ending 8 30 am. Yesterday’s high 55.8 and 8 30 am low 43. Local thermometer readings show mild spring conditions.
A Diamond Jubilee event at Central Church marked by a morning address by Mr Jones on "Floating Fame" and a full choir under J P Choper. A community singing session preceded a well received program including solos, duets, and instrumentals. Evening sermon titled "Twelve Gates" closed the day with the choir performing "King of Kings" and "Hark Hark My Soul."
Sydney court heard Frank Howell claim a £1200 offer to aldermen was made to secure turnstile and park access for the Glebe trotting club. He said the amount dropped from £4200 to £400, and Dr Foley was named in the scheme. Foley denied any corrupt talks. Justice Tannes adjourned the case.
A fragmentary note recounts the 1874 re opening of Central Methodist Church and the Langsford era. It mentions Rev J D Langsford and the Broughton circuit with surrounding areas Gulnare Redhill Saieidy Merriton Crystal Brook Pirie and the site of Pirie’s first church on Alexander street. The text references a letter from Rev W Langsford to Rev Nueman Laide and a woman carried to land.
Firefighters battled week‑long Queensland bushfires along the ranges behind Brisbane. Assisted by southwest winds, flames swept from Ashgrove toward Newmarket, nearing Billington Hill houses before the narrow street and timely brigade action halted further advance. At Enoggera rifle range marksmen halted a stray shot during target practice.
Parkinson and Evans completed the Beechworth Wheelbarrow Derby atop Mount Buffalo at 12:23 pm, narrowly meeting the time limit by two minutes. After a brutal ascent through snow and ice, the pair endured falls and frost, aided by hot drinks and support, to reach the chalet greeted by 3,000 spectators. Congratulatory telegrams poured in and a medal and civic reception were planned for the winners.
Fred Perry, the British tennis champion, has accepted a Slazengers Australia deal and will live in Sydney. He will still represent England in the Davis Cup next year, with Sydney expected to field a four that could challenge the world, including Perry, Crawford, McGrath, and Bromwich. Juniors may train and play with him, boosting Sydney’s Davis Cup prospects and attracting top international players.
A division between the Master Builders' Association and the Carpenters at Jorgers' Society persists as the union rejects offers. Employers proposed 2/9 an hour with optional work, while the union sticks to 3/4 an hour and 40 hours weekly. A committee to organize a town picket was discussed.
Mr CU G Cooke will try to pull Mr B Paech in a trotting gig to Geazier and back within 48 hours for a wager. Both are Woodville businessmen. The event starts at Woodville Hotel on Tuesday at 7 am with two trainers on bicycles accompanying the pair along the Slington and Gawler roads to Gepp's Cross.
Robert Robertson aged 71 was found four miles from Orange after wandering 14 miles in snow around Vittoria. He appeared soulless and incoherent, said he was sorry for the trouble, and was rushed to Orange for attention. He wore a sweater coat trousers leather cap and spectacles. Police noted survival would have been unlikely if he crossed Bulga Mountain as bitter night temperatures dropped to 22 to 47 degrees.
In Sydney a push for release grows for two inmates who have served 46 years combined after violent crimes including killing a woman. One, Phillips, is praised by a former Sanities minister for reform and good conduct in prison. supporters argue he deserves a chance at remaining free.
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