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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1934

Page

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Pirie Hosts Farewell Tour For Governor Hore-Ruthven

Port Pirie welcomed Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven and Lady Hore-Ruthven on a farewell tour. A civic reception at the Playground drew 2000 residents after visits to the Smelters and the hospital aboard the Moonta. The governor received a silver inscribed bowl, and both dignitaries toured wards and spoke with patients before a grand farewell procession with schoolchildren and a Britannia statue centerpiece.

Port Pirie Alexander Hore-Ruthven Lady Hore-Ruthven Spencer Gulf Ports Alexander South Australia Hore- Ruthven L. G. Tassie E.T. Caraish Fry C. A. Degenhardt D. H. Woodward G. Dey P. J McMahon Moonia Hore-Ruthven 3. J. Warren Mothers and Babies’ Health Association Jr. K. Williams Giles Osrd Rivie Bunn A. W. Lacey Teaner Dunn Willoebra Hores Ruthven Archdeacon Threadgold Nédracs Otme Pine Sir Alexander Pirie Whate

Charity cricket match in Pirie to aid Bihar earthquake relief

A three day charity cricket event at the pavilion in Pirie featured the M.G.C. team and the All-India eleven raising funds for Bihar quake relief. The event opened with the Song of Australia sung by local children and included remarks by the mayor and a telegram from Archdeacon Dunn.

Stants Guides Wolf Cubs Andyheownirs Iting Las Excel Cabtea Pavillon BLAS Excelsior Caceres Omeeaed Saleh Bihar Unwn Council Thes Wives Pellet M.G.C Ansk Pirie

German Recovery Heralded at Leipzig Fair

Berlin Monday EF Goebbels opened the Leipzig Fair and said unemployment fell from 2,250,000 to 3,760,000. He cited a 46 percent drop in bankruptcies, 12 percent higher goods production, and larger factory turnover. He reported 40,000 more houses built than in 1932.

Berlin EF Goebbels Propaganda and Enlightenment Leipzig Hitler Ite

Cotton Conference Between Britain and Japan

Tokyo and London report on Anglo-Japanese trade talks with warnings a breakdown could occur. UK and Japanese positions face stalling, with next Wednesday's meeting possibly final as Japan must bear responsibility for any global market implications.

Britain Japan Tokyo Wil London Teleris Manchester

End of Era Memorandum May Be Rejected

London reports a French disarmament note due this week may signal a full rejection of Sir John Simon's memorandum, jeopardizing ongoing negotiations. German papers suggest Britain faces a hard line from France, with Berlin fearing a collapse of European armament talks.

Recorder London I Daily Herald Sir John Simon Germany Stihm France Ain Ney Berliner Tegablatt

Temperature marks for yesterday reported highs and lows

Yesterday's weather records show a maximum of 98.1 degrees and a minimum of 66.6 degrees for the 24 hours ending at 8 30 am.

Famous airman missing endangers search near Le Bourget

Famed French aviator Costes disappeared after taking off from Le Bourget at 12.16 p.m. Saturday in a small touring plane named Phalene bound for Copenhagen. Authorities fear he may have crashed into the North Sea, with two seaplanes conducting sweeps as aerodromes nationwide monitor for his safety.

Panis Costes le Bourget Copenhagen Phalene North Boa

Residents of Pirie Stay at Royal Exchange Hotel

Personal notes list numerous visitors to Port Augusta branch of the Commonwealth Bank and other locals spending the weekend in Pirie. Names include Mr. M. J. Murphy and H. Fllosan in Pirie for a meeting, Mrs Archer arriving from Port Augusta, and Mr Ho Rosewarne Kadina among guests at the Royal Exchange Hotel.

Port Ancusta Commonwealth Bank Pirie Royal Exchange Hotel M. J. Murphy The Australian Workers' Union H. Fllosan Secretars Pirie Toda Priend Motteram and Fone Mies Lb Archer Pirle Port Augusta Ho Rosewarne Kadina Lowe Mr. Watts Mantle Moden Nets BR. Westley Adelaide Mtagia Rosal Exchange Hotel R. Favilla

Stoppage at Wonthaggi Mine Over Dismissals

A stoppage occurred at the Wonthaggi mine as workers halted work against the dismissal of eight wheelers. The protest began after the company fired multiple employees, prompting a halt in operations and labor actions.

Wonthaggi Mine Monlay Ate Vear Wonthaget Joey

Rations Scale Review Promised by Minister Adelaide

Minister S Jeffries promised to review the present ration scale. A 12 man deputation and about 300 unemployed gathered outside his office asking for double the current rations plus clothing, boots, blankets, rent grants, medical facilities and protection of goods. He noted the scale is fixed for a normal family and would be reviewed to ensure sufficiency for normal needs.

Adelaide S. Jeffries Jeffries

Yanco Welfare Farm Scandal Rocks Inquiry

Sydney reports a farm enquiry in Veclon where Kenneth Cummins testified that a boy named Tanner was forced to run 44 to 82 miles in punishment for fighting, with the boy dying days later. Cummins said he did not know the boy had heart trouble.

Sydney Monihay Yanco Welfare Farm Veclon Kenneth Cummins

Mount Lofty Girls School Saved From Blaze After Desperate Fight

Desperate battle by about 140 men and 50 locals saved Stawell Girls' School Mount Lofty from fire driven by strong winds. Flames roared up a gully within 30 yards of buildings as a wall of fire menaced Adelaide side suburbs. About 200 workers and volunteers fought the blaze, with support from residents and visitors arriving at Pirie hotels.

Adelaide Stawell Girls Mount Lofty Mount Lofty Summit Road Stirling Crafers Stawell Girls’ School Harvey Princinai R. Wright Trang Overs Nelzhhors Harvey T. B. Smith G. A. "Dalton Pire Royal Exchange Hotel Greenhill Mount Lofty Summit Toy 3 Point Mount Barker Road Eagle-on-the-Hill

Great Earthquake Shock Reported From Sydney Observatory

Seismograph at Riverview Observatory recorded the most severe quake ever traced in Sydney running for over two hours. Estimated distance 1600 miles toward New Zealand with lines south of Palmerston down. Officials warned Dominion communications were down and alerts were sent to New Zealand.

Sydney New Zealand Riverview Observatory Palmerston

Hunger marchers rally in Trafalgar Square clash with police

In London thousands of hunger marchers gathered yesterday in Trafalgar Square after marching from across the city. A large police presence kept traffic moving as workers voiced support for the hunger marchers and urged a reply to Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald.

London Ramsay MacDonald Trafalgar Square

Elimination plight discussed before Wheat Commission

Witnesses argued the Australian farmer must receive 3 shillings sixpence per bushel to survive as subsidised rivals in Europe and other nations would gain from Australia’s elimination. Hawker and Macdonald warned of mortgage funding needs and machinery collapse, noting European prices and the looming failure of the wheat industry as the commission adjourned.

Sydney Wheat Commission C. AS. Hawker MHP Macdonald New South Wales Mortageesould Hawker Othier France Italy Germany England Commission

Six hundred firefighters battle fires amid smoke menace in Melbourne

In a dramatic rescue operation, 600 firefighters moved by motor cars saved buildings on Mount Loft Piccadilly and East Stirring. Mr CG Leiton saved his own house by a burning break 60 yards away. Other homes including Dr De Crespieny and Gen. Dean were protected as 100 men created breaks. MP Shan fan aided scouts. Telegraph linesmen prevented inter ception while vast smoke blanketed the region, resembling a volcano.

Adelaide Mount Loft Piccadilly East Stirting CG. Leiton de Crespieny Gen. Dean Shanfan Melbourne

Governor Rolph Critically Ill in California Pneumonia Suspected

Governor Rolph of California is seriously ill with suspected pneumonia. The condition is described as critical. A prior incident involved his reaction to a lynching of two self-confessed kidnappers, which stirred strong controversy and comments from supporters and critics alike.

Recorder San Francisco Rolph California

Labor Unity Conference in Sydney Promotes Labor Unity

Labor Unity SYDNEY Monday reports the interstate conference of the Federal Labor Party opened in Sydney with a mood toward unity between Labor factions The keynote urged a united front at the next general election Six Lang Party delegates were admitted without voting power and will address the gathering The conference drew attention from A J P executives Trades and Labor Council and others. Premier Forgan Smith was absent.

Sydney Federal Labor Party Labor Party Lang Messrs. Giden. Gibson. Kel A.J.P Trades and Labor Council Forgan Smith Queensland

Lastle Girl Lost in Pirie Found Safe

Fay Hudson, three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Madsom of Ellen street, wandered from her father’s shop at 10 am and was found seven hours later. News of the disappearance was broadcast and residents assisted in the search. She was taken in by Mrs Johanson of Agnes street Ellendale until her parents claimed her. Fay has wandered lately and was previously found at Solomontown last Friday.

Fay Hudson Madsom Ellenstreet Fay Ellendale

Immoral Conduct in Half Caste Home Reported

Canberra dispatch says G. K. Freeman superintendent of the Alice Springs low half caste home was suspended after a mapts rate for immoral conduct with a female inmate. Freeman is dismissed and his wife, matron of the home, is suspended though no charge was lodged against her.

Canberra Alice Springs G. K. Freeman Ubal Freeman

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Threadgold Moonta Federal Dock Wally Hore- Ruthven W. I. Threadcold Ghd RB. Ey Garrett Ear Corte Smelters W. G. Tuncom T. E. Rare Smith Adelaide Steamship Company H. Wil Hamson C. H. Woodward D. Yates Sir Alexander Ana Assay Rutham Britanniial Wile Irl Britannia India Sanguine North Sea Yanco Mount Lofty Girls’ School Harold Woollard Henry Berry Central Hotel C. T. Knight Harrison San Miguel Proprietary, Limited Sireeters 10., Limited Messrs H. W. Lloyd Hased T. Barr-Smith J. M. Gosse W. G. Duncan A. D. Hill Mesdames Hill Gosse Lloyd Duncan Labor Unity
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