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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1937

Page

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Unions Plot Wage Protest Across South Australia

More than 7,500 rail and tramway workers in South Australia back a protest over differential rates in the Federal basic wage. Metal Trades Council and the Tramways Employes Association vow action with the Australian Council of Trade Unions, seeking a uniform wage for rail and tramway staff and opposing the South Australian differential. A meeting of Tramways Employes Association members condemns the federal differential and the state briefing of counsel.

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Iron Warrior Runs Aground Off Rosebud In Dense Fog

In Melbourne a freighter named Iron Warrior, 3,345 tons, ran aground two sandbanks in thick fog about seven miles off Rosebud at 7 am yesterday. It was held for six hours, refloated at 1 pm, and continued to Whyalla. The captain ordered engines full astern to prevent settling as the ship twisted and freed itself with rising tide and stern lashed water. A cheer rose from the crew as the ship pivoted and backed to deep water.

Melbourne Rosebud Iron Warshiop Whyalla South Australia Ipan Ecow

Charge of Bodily Harm in Adelaide Party Case

A former police officer Adeline is charged with bodily harm after allegedly striking Mrs Miller at a Hillier party in Kent Town Adelaide. Miller suffers a fractured skull and is hospitalized, while Hillier sustains eye injuries and facial abrasions. Police note many partygoers were intoxicated. Ring, a laborer, is granted leave until Monday for upcoming proceedings.

Adeline Mes Leal Immier Munson Plave Adelaide Rin Kent Town Erafter Polley Hillier

Earhart Putnam Lands in Darwin Amid Weather Hurdles

Amelia Earhart Putnam completing a round the world flight touched Darwin today in breezy conditions. She arrived with Capt. F Nomad aboard the Lockheed Electra after a welcome attended by locals and aviation officials. Weather forecasting help and ground support from government aviation agencies accompanied her reception as plans for further leg to New Zealand and beyond were discussed with officials.

Darwin Momlay Timor Sea Amelia Earhart Putnam F. Nomad Puluam Divyeles Puloam Australia Bujnin Elf Aviation Administrative Clark

Wheat market quotes lift amid overseas demand

Wheat prices on the Adelaide market jumped to 4/11 a bushel with truck deliveries at Port Adelaide and chief outports, marking the best quotation in over three weeks. Reports cite favorable crop prospects, steady Winnipeg, and profitable export prospects from West Canada and Australia, amid world shipment figures and cautious profit-taking.

Adelaide Port Adelaide Saga Winnipeg Ce We Anderson Minwte Xuehi-West Canada Deays Segentine Bays

Madrid Seized New Insurgent Attacks Mark Weekend Move

London dispatch describes a fresh insurgent offensive around Madrid with Moorish cavalry and infantry, aiming to cut Madrid from the Mediterranean. Heavy concentrate along the Jarama River linked La Amaranost San Martin to Vegla, with tanks and units engaging across the Valencia railway front and Guadarraras sector. Government siege lines held but casualties were reported as forces sought to encircle the capital.

London Madrid Jarama River la Amaranost San Martin Wn Vegla Monrish Valencia ‘Raiway Mediterranean Guadarraras

Thermometer records from yesterday and 24 hour low

Yesterday’s high reached 58.5 degrees and the 24 hour minimum ended at 47 degrees at 30 am. The reading reflects a cool start to the day with a slight warming trend later.

Wallaroo Plan and Mining Talks Stir Public Interest

A Wallaroo conference heard unresolved plans to develop Wallaroo ores with British capital. Mr Richards described speculative investments, a potential £1,000,000 Adelaide-anchored company, and confidential fuel and ore details. He warned that speculation could jeopardise the scheme while noting other interests examining similar schemes.

Nias Cort Leite Sp Gudvest and Huet Pervillainery Ube Lyverstration Adelaide WeHishh Vapital White Jalu

Council to press for River Murray water supply

Pirie Town Council voiced strong dissatisfaction with the Public Works Committee report proposing to raise Dundaleer Weir and urged the government to study pumping water from the River Murray to supply the North. They planned to circulate the motion to allied councils and intensify the campaign, noting water quality concerns and winter timing. The meeting stressed immediate practical action and warned against relying on the Murray scheme alone.

Pirie Town Public Works Standing Committee Bundaleer Murray Tela Public Works Dundaleer Weir Ned Snowtown

Crawford in sore throat and feverish for Wimbledon tie

Australian Davis Cup player Crawford is ill with sore throat and fever, delaying his Wimbledon match as doctors treat him. He defeated a opponent 6-4 6-1 6-0 earlier, and expects to be fit for a later round as the draw places him against top seeds Austin, Grant, and McGrath in the quarterfinals and doubles action proceeds with Bromwich-Sproule vs Klio-Schroeder.

London Crawford Wimbledon Alloca Austin Grant Our Gracia McGrath Budgesat Henkel Parker Jon Cramm J Centre Wadee McGrath Henkel Bromwich—Sproule Klio—Schroeder

Redhill Line Opening Discussed by Pirie Town Council

Pirie Town Council heard details of the planned ceremony for the official opening of the Redhill Line next month. The meeting included notes on guest arrangements and potential dinner plans proposed by Mr Galan and discussions with Railways Commissioner Me 60 8) Gahan. The mayor emphasized the importance of the occasion and the council's possible role in organizing related events for the opening.

Redhill Pirie Gahan Cammonwean Mrr Threwbuld Canmell Galan Wenhill Port August Finance

Personal note on Adelaide board and Pirie visitors

The item lists local residents and visitors including Mrs A J Burnard of Adelaide under treatments at Wirr Hospital and a string of Pirie guests. It notes Hubert Brown in serious condition at Wirrie Hospital, Mr Frank McDynald expected to visit, S J Whitford MP staying at the Royal Exchange and Mr A d Perryman of Port Adelaide arriving for a short holiday with his son Peter. Air mail passengers Adelaide to Whyalla include L Marnop Cyreon and Mrs A Littlejohn.

Gilroy Hort Augusta Pirie Hubert Brown Irke West Wirie Hospital Frank McDynald Bire Hospital Tnlay Lamarrow Dr. Perryman Port Adelaide von Peter J. Derry Gertrude Street Air Mall Adelaide-Whyalla

Unclear text summary due to damaged source

Unable to extract a coherent event from the damaged OCR. The fragment references a group or meeting with names and a dinner but lacks clear facts, dates, places, or outcomes to summarize into a proper headline and card.

Cyclists on Footpath Permit Move Near Smelter Store

A town council meeting approved a request by an unnamed cycling group to erect posts along the footpath in front of the Smelters Store at their own expense. Officials noted posts would narrow the footpath but allow cyclists to travel safely. a permit was granted after debate about pedestrian safety and current road conditions.

Aterenve Tyrgeliste Yastwiet Biele Town Gaun Smetries Walpinks Frey Gulley Somme Ayers James Coffey Gr. Jeanes

Collapses in Train Death Notice and Faint Details

A garbled OCR item reports a man dying after an operation on a train. Names and exact locations are unclear, with fragments suggesting a person named Beritet and a ceremony or date tied to August 17. The stream of letters includes multiple misspellings and scattered references to officials or victims.

Died Broadcasting Announcer Collapses At Microphone

Sydney based Station 281 announcer M. Watts collapsed and died at the microphone during an early morning show. He arrived ill at the studio but kept the programme on air until he fell, with another announcer taking over the session.

Sydney Mousey Olie Lu Moet M. Watts

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