05 Mar 1938
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1938
Page
1
Dramatic Moscow treason trial scene as former diplomat Krestinsky breaks under cross examination and pleads guilty to all counts. Prosecutor Vishinsky pressurizes witnesses including Bukharin and Rakovsky while others discuss Trotskyist ties and espionage in a high tension session.
Krestinsky testified he withdrew from the Trotsky movement in 1927 by a letter to Trotsky at year end. M Vishinsky read the letter as accurate and cited passages where Krestinsky said Trotsky’s tactics were radically wrong. The prosecutor questioned whether this resembled a denunciation of Trotskyism.
A former Assistant Commissar of Agriculture, Zubsr, confessed organizing a terrorist group to kill Stalin Molotov and Voroshilov. Rykoff, ex Commissar of Posts and Telegraphs, testified of a Kremlin coup plan in 1833 with ties to German Fascists. Bukharin allegedly agreed on recompense to Germany. Yagoda acknowledged awareness of treason. Hearing adjourned.
Informal farewell for L Threlfall manager of Pirie branch of State Savings Bank held at Royal Exchange Hotel. Bank staff from junior to senior attended as Threlfall heads to Adelaide to join the head office. J H Badge presented a pipe and spoke of Threlfall's community work with Pirie Institute, District Boy Scouts, Associated Smelters Bowling Club, and Pirie Golf Club. J Bruce to succeed him.
A high speed police pursuit through Barricade and Wyre, reaching 60 mph, led to a stolen car being recognized at Bendigo area. The occupants fled at dawn after colliding with a barricade. two men were later captured near Eaglehawk Imiliee Station with a woman found on a back road. A petrol‑pump theft preceded the chase and assault on the service station proprietor.
Yesterday's maximum reached 95.7 degrees with a 24 hour minimum near 30 am. The data excerpt notes lingering heat and references SB in the end of the record.
Police fear 125 dead in California floods as Los Angeles area endures bridge collapses and submerged streets. Dozens of shelters form in churches and stations while tens of thousands face homelessness across Los Angeles Riverside Orange San Bernardino Ventura and neighboring counties. Officials report widespread disease risk and food shortages as cities scramble to provide aid and establish refugee centers.
A 96 hour cloudburst triggers extensive damage flooding Hollywood and isolating the Paramount studio. Cast including Sylvia Sidney George Raft Dorothy Lamour Mary Carlisle and Ray Milland evacuated by rowboat as crews assess losses near 20 million pounds.
Storm crashes into Santa Monica and North Hollywood flooding five towns after Santa Ana River breaches levees. Dams burst, bridges swept away, and looting reported. Death toll uncertain as imperiled landslides hinder counting. authorities station police to shoot prowlers and rely on short wave radio for updates.
Wool prices in Britain remain about par with the last Adelaide sale after a recent dip. Buyers relaunched demand yesterday signaling a broadening trend, with Australian and British mills and brokers supporting prices. Trade sources note strength in Bradford and Bridford, while Japanese and French interest varied. Overall, analysts expect Australian and eastern market comparisons to guide next moves as buyers intend to secure wool at steadier levels.
In Melbourne World trading notes Russia purchases another cargo of Australian wheat at a new price level, while Britain remains absent from the Wuicker market. The report lists several names and results from a domestic match, ending with a volley of scores and player mentions.
London reports that discussions with Italy in Rome are to begin next Tuesday and wrap up within a fortnight with a possible signing. A deadlock over foreign volunteers in Spain threatens progress, and Britain plans for ambassador Perth and official Maurice Ingram to join. The Non Intervention Committee struggles to reconvene amid unresolved disarmament positions.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a debate over belligerent rights and responsibility with unclear context or actors noted. The readable text hints at legal or diplomatic framing but lacks concrete names, dates, places, or outcomes to specify who bears payment or duty.
Obituary notes the death of Mr. Thome Urigr at age 77, pioneer settler of the district. He was educated at Stanley Gram School and Prince Mitred College and was the eldest son of the Prior family who moved to the area in 1870s. He farmed and lived in Gladstone, participated in the first election match at Gladstone, leaving a family and property including land.
The obituary notes the death of Mr. F. Alford at his home in Hurran street Wetee’s Port Germein area. He was a brother of Mek Alford of Port Germein and once owned a garden at the wallport. He took keen interest in politics and his comments were followed by many. The late Mr. A. Heriford, who also lived at Port Germein, was another brother.
Sir George Ritchie praised progress on beach construction after earlier setbacks. Secretary J. A. Con (secretary of Solowich Nice Labor Party) noted delays due to a weeklong hold up. Mr. Forgan said tax issues and government frame work hindered completion. Speaker in Mesinder Street mentioned construction nearing completion with entitlements in hand. next Friday will reveal further milestones as candidates Gammell and O Nally run in Northern Lisiriet.
The Crown Law Department objected to renewing Family Hotel Limited's publican licence after complaints the firm failed to stop after hours trading. Acting Judge Haslam reserved his decision. The hotel, while well managed, was cited for unlawful liquor during prohibited hours and had a history of licence changes dating back to 1982.
The Licensing Court heard that Millhouse acted for the company and undertakings led to an objection being withdrawn. Richard Welk would be dismissed and the company would not engage in after hours trading. Andrew White, holding most shares, planned to take over, and a three month special licence was granted with ongoing concerns about staff conduct and further offences. The court later granted a full licence for the remainder of the year after reviewing escalating breaches.
A Bar rier council inquiry found depot attendant McLeish guilty of neglect of duty. He is suspended until March 21 and reassigned to other work as decided by the health committee. The union had threatened a strike but will now be satisfied.
A town hall session opened with McLeish suspended on Health Inspector Davey’s recommendation after being away from the dump beyond an hour. Union secretary O’Neill defended fairness while detailing lengthy council deliberations and delayed action, noting McLeish had returned to work late and faced dinner-time allowances. The council ruled the case proven and suspended McLeish until March 21 for reassignment to health-related duties, with union leaders denying gun-at-heads threats and urging proper procedure.
Wallace Mitchell, a leading Australian bookmaker owner, backs Marauder in the £3,000 Australian Cup over two and a quarter miles at Flemington. He has Miners Max as a double hedge and is confident Marauder wins or loses, with Max in the double for over £25,000. Pooley Bridge is the second favorite. Apolo was withdrawn recently while The Rift and Red Ruby are among South Australian entries.
Sir George Ritchie Chief Secretary arrived in PitIa and spoke to meetings at two centres. He plans to travel to Kiril for further addresses while awaiting polling day. He noted rising interest in Northern Alvielon Legislative Council race and discussed maternity ward funding for the hospital.
Gladstone hosts the half-year meeting of the Northern District Councils and Corporations Association. Delegates from multiple towns discuss government support, the value of services, and the urge to relieve councils from maintaining insurance duties, while saffron thistle control and other topics arise.
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