07 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1928
Page
1
Dr Coffey campaigns a tense council scene as the mayor intervenes in a heated discussion. Grievances color the exchange with personal remarks and calls for restraint amid party tensions and editor accusations.
Mr Bert Rinkler of Bundaberg witnessed a crowd in Kokler Park North Bundabers as Hinkler prepared for a low flight over the town. The Drat stage of his 1007-97 journey reached south densities with a champagne salute at Inkler Park before takeoff. Hinkler planned to fly to Brisbane by midafternoon, weather permitting.
A fragmentary report describes an arrival at Brisbane with timings around 12.13 and 12.24, noting a move from Gympie and a brief five minute stop before resuming journey. The text is incomplete and several words are garbled.
The report notes about 35,500 inventors' sn ilurations used during £ 921, versus 44,080 in 1926. Five of eighteen year incidents at Mamplon Court, planted by Sar inal Wolsey, were blown down on Saturday.
The Prime Minister urges withdrawal of the Arbitration Act provisions and calls for wide representation of workers at the proposed Peace Conference. He notes the Council must accept three conditions, including abolition of certain arbitration clauses, to extend compulsory arbitration. The government seeks a conference inclusive of unions and argues for prompt, representative action to satisfy public demand for peace and industry cooperation.
A notes of a Notts employee named in August 1940 marking a near completion of sixty years of service. The document references a post from Pwilhell and a man named Tins arriving at an ad class in Dudley Slats.
The motion by Alderman Cockburn to send the Town Council into committee was defeated five votes to four. He could not find authority in the by laws and pressed the matter for public discussion, while others urged adherence to standing orders before a committee decision.
In Melbourne on Tuesday the Victorian Assembly criticized Premier Howan and the Halley Department for not granting bond and for not giving the Bond Commissioners a chance to mut their options. Political and commercial circles expressed great surprise at Hogan's public attack.
In Sydney, a group of bandits on a car assaulted three women, stealing money and a jewel valued at £50. A bystander description notes a nine‑man incident where a man jumped from a cab, snatched a handbag, and fled back to his car at high speed.
The Sydney council discussed protest exams and Judge Reebs assistance in reducing overtime pay for workers. The controversial move aimed to cut the overtime rate from 3/9 to 2/6 and involved a lengthy council debate with Alderman Cockburn pushing for a committee discussion before reporting. The motion was defeated with four votes in favor and several against, leaving the issue unresolved.
A new branch of the Workers Educational Association was formed after a public meeting at the Institute Supper room last night. Mayor Fitzgerald presided and Mr. Roberts spoke on non partisan aims, outlining benefits of public speaking, university cooperation, and opportunities for youths. the Port Pirie branch was formed with officers elected and plans for classes and future lectures announced.
A dispute over a water embargo prompts a council meeting as residents and witnesses prepare to testify. Reports describe police and town officials monitoring the water supply and taps in frost, with authorities pressing for proof from Roebuck and others about the embargo.
A council inquiry into a water supply incident at the town police station concluded no truth to charges of water waste. Sergeant Noblet denied any wrongdoing, stating water restrictions were not breached and the assertion was false.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe hundreds of clay pipes found or unearthed with bricks or brickwork near a site. Details are unclear due to garbled text. Further verification required to identify location, date, and context.
In a special meeting of a council and the Electrical Trades Union, a drastic motion to dismiss employees for private wiring usage was debated. Ald. Cockburn and Gr. Munro challenged the measure as too severe, arguing private work should be warned not punished. The council voted to seek explanations and consider further action.
A wealthy farmer Martin fiyan aged 44 was found dead in his motor car in the garage at his home. An examination found gas has been smothered by the mogul. Detectives Bruce and Lee have identified a suspect, Bert Lioean aged 26, son of the deceased, on a charge of murder.
A report on a massive monoplane showcased by the ministry describing a wingspan near 190 feet and a crew of three with a 28 passenger capacity. The display emphasized new braking and wheel innovations as the craft elicited awe and brought the village under observation.
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