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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

1

Last visit to Pirie of Lord and Lady Gowrie

Representatives from many organisations plan farewell events for Governor General Lord Gowrie and Lady Gowrie during their Northern visit. An assembly of over 2000 school children and numerous groups is arranged with guards of honor by Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. If weather fails, activities at Pirie will move to the town hall. the royal party will view a playground ceremony and depart by noon.

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Wool Industry Future in Melbourne Meeting

Melbourne report notes Mr M L Mall of Goldsbough Mort & Co says signs point to a recovery in wool prices if internal reforms proceed and international tensions ease. He expressed firm belief the industry can rehabilitate with stable governance and supportive policy. Mr Shit urged government focus on rising costs facing the wool sector.

Melbourne Aithouzt ML Mall Goldsbough, Mort, & Co Fredom

London metal prices drift with mixed copper and tin moves

Adelaide reports London metal markets with copper and tin showing small shifts. Copper remains unchanged. tin rises slightly in spot while three month tin falls. Silver, speller and lead show mixed declines in spot and forward quotes as markets digest demand.

Adelaide London

Hostage tale ends as four convicts recaptured in New York

Australian Associated Press reports a prison siege where four convicts escaped but were recaptured after troopers fired during a masking assault. Wounded include a parole officer, warden’s secretary, and a guard. the officer fainted as attackers demanded an ice pack, and two convicts were seriously hurt.

Daladier Warns of Severe Summer Crisis in Europe

Paris reports Premier Daladier warned that summer would bring the worst international situation in 20 years. He said France would keep conscripts in arms and reinforce defense, with 285 million more spent, while warning upsurge in tensions could delay elections and threaten Anglo French solidarity. British papers echo gravity but offer no clear response.

Frew London Daladier France M. Daladiey Daily Telegraph Chamber of Deputies M. Daladier Europe M. Deladier The M Daladier

London roof escape as fire ravages warehouse district

Fire in central London damages estimated at £1,000,000. Police probe suggests possible IRA involvement. Four storeys of a Barbican warehousing block and surrounding Aldersgate area were engulfed as flames and smoke swept through the city, trapping and forcing scores to flee onto roofs. Casualties reported, investigation ongoing into the cause and responsibility.

London UIT Hout Wareholme Barbican Aldersgate Stil Bey Joris Pittyenine Major Jackson Niewrtinge Sis Hunt Satyr Towers U. Nike Eyilale Eben

Country Party Leader Inrow Potential Change

A political report describes internal jockeying within the Country Party as it considers a new leader. Veteran figures such as Mr J McEwen and Mr AO Cameron are mentioned as possible candidates amid shifting support and leadership debates.

Melnul Old Wesley Galvan Thorby Molt Videoi J. McEwen Cameron

Opposition to National Register Debate Cited by Premier

Premier W Forgan Smith criticized the National Register opposition as inconsistent. He shifted stance noting Australia must defend itself by relying on internal resources human and material, a view he reportedly favored on April 27.

Railway Worker Killed in Sydney Tunnel Rush

A rush of air as two trains passed near the Harbor Bridge caused workmen to fall from safety niches at the tunnel mouth. One man named Hettler was killed and another, Chatfey, was seriously injured as Pass was drawn from shelters and rail wheels struck a carriage.

Sydney City Railway Harbor Bridge Jack Uasy Hettler Chatfey Tie

Australian Wheat Markets Hold Steady Amid Upturn in Options

Adelaide shippers keep limits tight for farmers as new wheat options rise overseas while markets close firm. Western Australia sells 7000 tons to the United Kingdom at 20/10% a quarter, Queensland wheat 400 tons aboard Middlesex at 19/10%. Liverpool and Chicago show firmness with no demand improvement. harvesting hampered by bad weather.

Adelaide Port Adelaide Petersen United Kingdom Queensland Middlesex Liverpool G. G. Nicholls and Sons Chicago

Poles Shoot Down German Plane Near Danzig

Poles fired a warning shot at a German aircraft flying over fortifications opposite Gdynia. The plane reportedly fell into the sea and the occupants were picked up by a passing German merchant ship. Berlin says no details are available. A Warsaw despatch notes armed German officers arriving from East Prussia amid frontier tensions near Lissa and Dan area detentions.

Australian Associated Press London Guiliia Prussia Gerats Narrows Danarea

Thermometer readings show yesterday’s high and low

Yesterday’s maximum reached 59.9 degrees with the 24 hour low ending at 10 am. Weather details indicate a cool day with no precipitation reported.

Archbishop Killian Dead in Melbourne Mercy Hospital

The Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide Rev Dr Killian died today at Mercy Hospital East Melbourne after a short illness. Formerly Bishop of Port Augusta he will be interred at West Terrace Cemetery in Adelaide after body removal.

Port Augusta Shenae Ri Killian Adelaide Mercy Hospital Melbourne Anil Carhulit West Terrace

Local Hospital Admissions and Airmail Passenger List

Mrs A Tobin of Ottilind street Pirie West was admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward yesterday. Mr A Watt of Fifth street Pirie West admitted to Pirie Hospital. Rabbi D Freedman, leader of WA Jewish community, seriously ill in Perth Hospital after heart attack at Returned Soldiers League HQ. Ormond College council and Melbourne University theological hall discuss post graduate studies. A Coles fell ill while working at the Smelters sample mill, taken home. E Ranger readmitted to Pirie Hospital after relapse. Roy Jee of Squire street Salmontown injured in an incident. Marie Freeman of Kingsford, Sydney, staying with Mr and Mrs T W Richards, to depart Pirie for Adelaide today. M J Saler of Fourth street Pirie West in Pirie Hospital surgical ward, fairly comfortable last night. Master Ron McPherson of Moorhouse street Solomontown progressing after appendicitis, hopes to leave Pirie Hospital soon. admitted June 18 for a toe injury from cutting wood. Airmail passengers list for Adelaide Whyalla service released by Mr.

A. Tobin Ottilind Street Pirie + ‘West Pirie A. Watt Fifth Street Pirie West Pirie Hospital D. Freedman Western Australia Perth Imperial League League Ormond College Mel WP Melbourne University Theological Hall M. J. Saler Fourth Street Ron McPherson Moorhouse Street Solomontown

Meynell Denies Killing Baby in Murder Trial

Adelaide jurors hear Mrs Meynell recount a troubled upbringing and financial strain after marriage. She describes catching fainting spells, worsening health after the first birth, and fear for a second child before admitting she ran away with the infant missing overnight. Police found the child and she returned home with support from Miss McCarthy.

Tragic case of infant death and long worry described

A mother recounts months of exhaustion and fear over her baby’s illness and injuries, including falls, a broken leg, and missed medical care, culminating in the infant’s death after she recalls slapping him and finding him unresponsive. She describes a chilling moment of mistaken heartbeat and lingering doubt about her role in the tragedy.

Accused Woman Recounts Night of Fear and Suspected Killing

The defendant described a blank mental state and an urge that led her to fear she had harmed her baby. She recalled wandering, seeking a doctor, and police interviews that felt leading, while insisting she did not kill the child. Medical testimony suggested natural death rather than foul play. The hearing was adjourned.

Lab Baby Babyy B Ut Vnu Thyron Br. Sumner Siv Sumner Joe Ee Ead Accuaed Philcox Dr. Has Mary Agnes McCarthy Women Police Areland Knoxville H. $. Govermian Daby Mareeba Hy

Stockowners to Meet in Port Augusta

Stockowners to meet in Port Augusta on Wednesday as organizers announce one of the largest and most representative gatherings planned. Key figures from the industry are expected to attend, with discussions focused on market trends and cooperative strategies.

Port Augusta

Mr. Frank Tate Dead

Notice announces the death of Mr. Frank Tate in Collepsa with sparse details. State or local funeral arrangements and exact death date are not provided in the readable fragment.

MR. Frank Tate

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