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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 10, 1939

Page

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Bond money dispute in Rupert Gordon Russell case

In Adelaide a criminal court heard that Rupert Gordon Russell denied sharing or benefiting from bond proceeds. Mr. H Alderman spoke for Russell, outlining the timeline from a meeting with Andersen to Russell’s arrest in London last October. The court, with Crown and Burnell present, considered instructions on a point of defense.

Adelaide H. Alderman Rupert Gordon Rusell Napier Russell Crown Gvew Rusall and Andersen London Alderman Bowell Burnell

Pirie Football Association adjourns amid delayed club delegates

At a nighttime Pirie Football Association gathering clubs failed to appoint delegates in time for the annual meeting. Some credentials were missing and the session adjourned. Officers discussed finances, an honourarium, and a donation to St John Ambulance Brigade, with resignation for secretary under consideration.

NPED Pirie Football Association B. Berry Solomontown Club MS. Keane G. Featherston St. Mark's E A Farr L. Telford Proprietary J. $. Hocking

Club rules clash as Shean fractures rib in Melbourne event

In Melbourne a jockey named Shean suffered a fractured rib after a fall from a respirator during the Spring meeting. The injury delays his ability to compete in the Australian Cup and affects club plans for the association's annual meeting. Club leaders debate meeting dates and rule changes to align with Caulfield and current schedules.

Keane Parr Ude Berry Melbourne Nisth F Aan Caulfield Shean Ra Manellve Ops Secring Munro Clube

Stott Sues Parliament Clerk Over Salary Claim

Twin Glewte Stott seeks payment of a salary due as a member of the Nidles electorate. The petition, filed in the Supreme Court under the Supreme Court Act, names Colinell as defendant clerk of Parliament. The governor is to name a scrutinized defendant, who bears no individual responsibility.

Adelmue Vic Execu- We Colinell Supreme Court Glewte Stott Nidles Supreme Court Act Mr. Walker

Trans Australian train staff praised by NSW stationmaster

Wareatah stationmaster Mr Buckley reported impressive courtesy from Trans Australian line staff at Pirie Junction. He noted daily 28 trains on the quit north line from Newcastle and described Broken Hill Proprietary Company works shipping vast tonnages weekly. He also commented on WA travel, wartime experiences, and观察 women’s appearance.

South Australia Westernustralia Trans Australian Buckley Waretah Newcastle Pirie Junction Oakiey Perth Allany Fremantle Western Australia MD Proprietary Siilings Nnlaht Tim Taye

If War Comes If War Comes BRITAIN'S ARMY CONTRIBUTION

In Commons debate on Army Estimates Mr Hore-Belisha said Britain's land forces would include 19 divisions regular and Territorial, with planned intervention in the event of war. He stressed not half-hearted commitment and readiness for any eventuality even as Anglo French talks continued.

London Aitien Commons Hore-Belisha

National Cabinet Deadlock Blocks Policy Reform

In Canbeck a cabinet stalemate stalls national insurance plans as Prime Minister Menairs refuses further action. Key figures including Sir Rarle Page and the Prior Minister press for resolution while the Government faces potential defeat in the House if the act cannot be advanced.

Canbecka Hearts Menairs Rarle Page Bruwa Halse

Repeal of Transport Workers Act and unions urged

Melbourne report notes calls to repeal the Transport Workers Act and restore the Seamen and Waterside Workers federations to former positions. A campaign led by Joe Wat Will be launched in all states amid criticism of federal policy on pig iron exports. NSW Labor unity debated as the Labor Party executive urged a conference to unite factions before the next federal election.

Melbolane Transport Workers Act Seamen's Union and Waterside Workers Federation Generess Ewaileelind Campann Joe Wat Congress Port Kembla Daltram Hale Labor Party New South Wales Manl Cranewell Engineering Chicks Pstabel

Football charges not dealt with in August trial

Report from a football association meeting recounts pending charges against two players B firwekw and K Morrison for injuring opponents and pushing after a kick. Debate shows observers questioning process, witnesses, and whether to defer to an annual meeting as the matter lingers.

McKay Mystery Chemical Discovery Linked To Insurance

Sydney report says Robert McKay aged 43 benefited from a past discovery by an analytical chemist in the canning industry. The two men allegedly supplied a product at a reduced price, drawing American and Australian buyers, with McKay said to have profited while his death in New Zealand remains under investigation.

Robert McKay McKay New Zealand Sydney Teachin Joe Wee

Domestic quarrel ends in assault in Crystal Brook court

In Crystal Brook police court, Frank Roy Flagel and Edith Maude Fradd faced charges after a heated Saturday night row that escalated into a fistfight. Testimony described Fradd and her husband striking and biting as neighbors and witnesses recounted blows, with judges fining both defendants £2 and costs of £1 11/9 to £7 3/6.

Peaceful Crystal Brook Frank Roy Flagel Herbert William Pradd Edith Maude Fradd

Airliner Said To Have Been Miles Astray

Adelaide reports a suspected airliner misdirection involving a 22 year old man from Bond Street and an incident between Adelaide and Port Pirie. Police prosecutor indicates a remand as civil aviation authorities seek reports on the operating company and wireless equipment.

Adelaide Tarot Gordon Bond N.S Pirie Canberra Doug Wis Daymay Las Bungana Uif Palles Court Kalgoorlie Mare

Quietness in Madrid and unrest abroad

A fragmented report notes disorders in the provinces despite messages of calm in Madrid. It cites a Burgos dispatch claiming Spanish ships of any nationality are forbidden entry, touching on a broader order affecting the capital and surrounding areas.

Burgos

Thermometer records show heat peak at 91.4 degrees

A weather entry notes yesterday's high reached 91.4 while the 24 hour minimum ended at 8:30 am. The report includes a reference to $9 but lacks further context.

Pirie Football Association sees resignation of long-time secretary

Mr J S Hocking retires after sixteen years as secretary following a strenuous season at Pirie Football Association annual meeting. Chairman W H Threadgold voiced regret at the loss and said a successor had not yet been appointed. Buckley and Coventry reported holiday travel in Perth and Port Augusta respectively.

Asc Waas Keane Hine Clube St. Mark's Eane Perth A. V. Buckley Warataha Newcastle Pirie Coventry Porth Augusta J. S. Hocking Pirie Football Association W. H. Threadgold Hocking

Labor Delegate to Geneva Named From Australia

Melbourne Thursday report states W. Lawton bus driver chosen by the Federation Union Congress as Australian delegate to the International Labour Organisation conference in Geneva next June. Lawton had been set for May Day Moscow trip halted by the international situation. District handicaps listed include Broken Hill, with Sjostrom of Bilas, Whyalla, and Wel tere of Blas among participants in a forthcoming event.

Melbourne

New Evidence Mentioned In Appeal In Death Penalty Case

The Court of Criminal Appeal opened the appeal of George Green a 38 year old chimney sweep sentenced to death for the murders of Miss Annie Wiseman and her niece Phyllis Wiseman at Grewroy on November 12 1958. The trial judge expressed an opinion convicting him and Green claimed new evidence might exonerate him. Two men who could have been chimney sweeps were seen near Mertynston on November 10 and a bicycle pump was found at Heidelberg on December 4. The hearing was adjourned.

Melbourne Court of Criminal Appeal Iopy Ering George Green Annie Wiseman Phyllis Wiseman Grewroy Mertynston Green Heidelberg

Burra Race Day Results Highlight Local Thoroughbreds

Burra Thursday results from the local meet list multiple races with modest fields. Winners include a Nea in the Traders Purse and Wise Prince in Alveary events, with several six-start cards and weights noted. Contests feature six furlongs to a mile and a quarter, with payouts and odds partially recorded.

Slattery Sas Borderie Heliing Gubnatdes Nona Belus Troith Wedrutn Stanzetta M. Raven Mirthfal Song Lortain Lavale Ime Lady Baccha C. Flowers Anteura Ming Beth Agat Mis Beth Kqqringa Welter SAN Anchele RT Prasnertrees Slim Valley Sane Ih SAN Michele Prospectresa Taflow Valley

Trade unions seek 25 percent wage rise new wage standard details

The Trade Union Congress calls for adopting the 1820 royal commission recommendations and for publication of all retail price data to enable unions to verify cost of living figures. It criticizes methods used to fix the basic wage and argues the standard of living concerns stem from an 7 to 28 percent wage increase.

Congress K. C. Crotis ACTA

Adelaide Modernised Cruiser Ready for Commission

The cruiser Adelaide has been completed and will be commissioned on March 43. Minister of Defence G Street will oversee the ceremony and practice runs will follow for nine days before proceeding southward. Defence measures are set from April 17 to 49. Estimated cost rose to about £60,000 due to extra works.

Melbourne Adelaide G. Street Defeten Indas

Proclamation Extends Prorogation Through June or July

The executive proclamation issued today extends the Par Hamwat unit prorogation beyond May 25. It notes it is unlikely Parliament will meet on that date and indicates further prorogation to June or July is probable. Adelaide officials release the update.

Adelaide Cowell

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