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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 12, 1934

Page

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Connolly wins Sheffield from back mark at Memorial Oval

About 500 to 600 spectators watched Pirie Pedestrian Club events at Memorial Oval on Saturday night. J. J. Connolly of Adelaide won the J Hoar Sheffield field Handicap, with D. Wittenberg taking the A W Lacey Wheel Race. Miss A. Clifford, the State champion, and Miss Clifford’s rivals featured in sprint heats. The program, delayed by pistol issues, included seven runners in both Sheffield finals and a cycling imprint where local riders excelled. Officials and patrons attended, with Miss Clifford presented a bronze bowl and praise for the performers and organizers.

Memorial Oval Pirie J. J. Connolly Adelaide J. Hoar Sheffield A.W. Lacey D. Wittenberg Miss A. Clifford Dd Connolly A. Glifford Champons Minolry Sheffield Antler EF. J. Gandery P W. White Connolly Malcolm Dunn Clifford O Miller Markham Lorna Harris Miller Mr. McBride Or, Clifford Miss Clifford Miss J. Markham Dwittenberg Inal G. Carmody J. Smale B. Allchurch Op Tongenaugh Wittenberg R. Williams D. Toseland A. Rate

Mixed results in track and cycling events at Adelaide meet

The report lists diverse results from handis and sprints, including Novice Handicap 400 yds won by a yard in a tight finish, multiple heats and finals in women's and men's events, and cycling timer quarter mile and Wattle wheel races. Notable names include J. Connolly, M. Sandery, A. Koch, S. A. El AL Stevens, J. Gibbons, C. Ty Clifford, W. White, D. Wittenberg, and J. Smale, with Adelaide leading in overall points.

Mebri Olsen AL G. Sharpe Heal Smith M. Sonnery Soery Ste Ets Tom Aliford Fy Hee He Clifford Slowens J. Moar Sheprield J. J. Connolly J Gibbons M. Sandery A. L. Koch Mb Sharpe S. A. el AL Stevens Fendy Tert Kemeny Ly Borh Williams A. Rate B. Heller Sreand Heal J. Smale D. Wittenberg Rero B. Allenurch D. Teller M. Martin J. Ruhrshrim Carmody J. Sminte Pirie Adelaide Willams Piri WWE Fiams

Citizens Rise to Quell Barmera Riot at Renmark

Serious riot threat erupted last night after 30 fruitpickers from Barmera attacked police in Renmark. An intoxicated man was arrested. a struggle followed as officers tried to escort him to the station. Barmera men retreated as Renmark citizens, including 400 locals and German farmers, converged, revolvers drawn, and the crowd dispersed after a tense clash across the river.

Renmark Barmera Horsnell Miller Horsneil Theo Barmera Jmen Repli Rntrra Ant Murray Pas Pot Deen

Tragic lorry crash near Tweedvale injures many

A motor lorry driven by Harold O Plummer of Lenswood plunged over an embankment near Tweedvale Adelaide yesterday killing a one year old girl Joan Plummer and injuring several others including Preller Lucy Plummer and Mrs Lendersie in Tweedvale Hospital. The accident raised speed to five miles an hour on approach to Dearmans bend. Baby belonging to Mr and Mrs Fenates escaped injury. Authorities report injuries are serious but the condition of the injured was satisfactory last night.

Adelaide Baby Harold O. Plummer Lenswood Tweedvale Joan Plummer Preller Tweedvale Hospital Baby Preuier Merase Lurie Lucy Plummer Callar Tweed Vales Hospital Lendersie Twerdvale Hospital Surin tHonshank Jayme Torry Dearman Fenates Propio

Weekend Heat Record At 106 Degrees In City

The thermometer shows Saturday’s high of 106 degrees and a 24 hour low of 80.6 degrees at 8 30 a.m. Yesterday’s high reached 107.5 degrees at 8 30 a.m. BI.

Thieves at Work in Pirie Reported Break-ins

The article notes two break-ins over the weekend. A back door at premises of Mr. J. Whittard on Hear Road Solomontown was forced open, with sweets valued around £1 taken. A second break-in occurred at Associated Smelters bowling green. no clear items stolen were confirmed.

Whittard Hear Road Solomontown War Forest Associated Smelt'rs

Roosevelt Lifts Quota Law For Vignerons

President Roosevelt signs new policy benefiting wine growers, lifting import quotas and expanding market access for vignerons. The action follows discussions with agricultural groups and international trade considerations.

Roosevelt

Roosevelt liquor quotas lift to aid Australian trade

The decision to lift liquor quotas for 30 or 60 days to reduce domestic prices is welcomed by Australian exporters. They expect long term benefits, with potential exports worth about 100,000 pounds annually for Australia. Large shipments of sweet red wines may come from the Murrumbidgee irrigation area and South Australian vineyards.

Sydney Roosevelt One Seppe Australia Murrumbidgee

Driver Richardson seriously injured in Wayville trotting race

In Wayville last night the opening trotting event saw driver Richardson of Al Franz seriously injured after a collision with another horse that capsized. Lady Trenton and another horseman were involved. Richardson was taken to casualty and later Adelaide Hospital in serious condition. S. Jones, driver of Una Brook, also suffered a sprained ankle.

Adelaide Richardson al Franz Wayville Cne Rank Jon

No Progress Toward Labor Unity

Sydney report on interstate Labor talks shows no unity. delegates split, a three member committee to continue discussions with Lang group, Federal executive to reconvene in May. Lang party demands NSW delegates excluded and resists reinstating expelled members as unity efforts falter.

Sydney FTER Lang Mesurs Fallon Queensland McNamara Victoria Makin South Australia Federal Executive Peder Labor Lane Mey Lang Party New South Wales Lange Labor Einsute A. C. Willis Tress all-Australian Union Congress

More Hot Weather Forecast Describes Stifling Week End

Irie records show two more centuries added to heat. Forecasts indicate no relief upcoming as hot and mainly fine weather persists. Weekend nights grew warmer with temperatures around 81 to 89.5 degrees and daytime highs near 99.6.

Irie Tirie

Sensational betting raid at Henley Beach cafe

Police detained nine men after a betting raid at a Esplanade cafe in Henley Beach. The proprietor, a local resident, was arrested. One upstairs room described as a clubroom allegedly housed illfated betting operations with two sockmakers involved. Marked coins used for bets and a raid escape described.

Adelaide Willy

McGrath Wins South Australian Tennis Title

Adelaide. McGrath won the South Australian singles championship at Memorial Drive defeating Quist 6-2, 6-3. The match featured steadier ground shots and strong crosscourt drives from McGrath while Quist relied on volleys and sharp drives to the corners.

Adelaide Mcfirath Memorial Drive Quist Ani McGrath Matiny

Visitors Arrive in Pirie for Local Stay at Hotels

Messrs W Hianéorkyuk H Shan non of Vacuumvil Company arrived in Pirie last night and will stay at Royal Exchange Hotel. Mr C W Parry of Melbourne is at Royal Exchange Hotel. Mrs Ac4i. Lee arrived Saturday and left for Adelaide Sunday staying at Royal Falcon Hawke Hall. Mr E Smith of G Woo Son Co will arrive today and stay at Royal Exchange Hotel. Mr G Plumsten of Thompson and Harvey Limited arrives tomorrow staying at Negal Exchange Hotel. Mr GE Senderson of Wilkinson Co will arrive today and stay at Royal Exchange Hotel. Mr J Felstead will arrive today and stay at Royal Exchange Hotel.

Messrs. W. Hianéorkyuk H. Shannon Vacuumvil Company Pirie Royal Exchange Hotel C. W. Parry Melbourne Royal Exchance Hotel Ac4i Lee Pirieaturday Adelaide Royal Fiehawke Hall E. Smith Woo, Son, Amt Co G. Plumsten Ot Thompsmane Harvey, Limited Negal Exchange Hotel GE. Senderson Wilkinson Sna Co J. Felstead

Wild Crowd Clashes With Police in Sydney Labor Meeting

In Sydney Domain a 15000 strong Labor mass meeting against a government bill led to wild disorder. Police used batons as they were mobbed, twenty men and five women arrested, thirteen charged with assaulting officers, distribution of anti government literature alleged. Total bail sum set at £450.

Sydney Labor Mali

C C Classes in Pirie Urge Girls to Begin Knitting

Unemployed youths and girls enrolled in the Youth Occupations movement are reminded of the weekly meet at the Town Hall tomorrow at 10. Community singing will open, and at the end a turnover to the Ozone Theatre box office will be arranged with Mr G Waterman. Sessions show strong interest in gymnastics and knitting as winter approaches, with classes led by Miss Ret Hanes and others offering first aid, handwriting, bookkeeping, and other skills.

Ozone Theatre G. Waterman Am, Dow Thorsbey Jotun Ambulance Ret. Hanes WB. Laught C. Coltell Watts Technical School O.G

Passengers Listed on Gulf Trip Among Moonship Crew

A long passenger roster for the Gulf trip shows numerous named individuals including Moscames, Simons, Brandenbuyre, J. Richardson, M. Kelly, Rutherford, McKenzie, Winton, Whitford, Wehrmann, Newnan, Beerworth, Forrestal, Hoffman, and Master Richardson among others. The list includes adults and children and spans various countries and regions, reflecting a diverse voyage crew and guest passengers aboard the Moonia vessel.

Moscames Simons AW Heonreey Fisooker Howarvk Brandenbuyre Ehila J. Richardson Crozler Gonreesh Goblins Cheney Lununer Child Brasher M. Kelly G. J. Rutherford Westorn McKenzie A. K Renton W. Strauss R. W. George FR. Golding James W. Brooker B. Kelley Wehrmann W. Wehrmann J. Newnan J. Goodly M Beerworth H. L. Bothwell A. W. Penelly Mo J. McAvany M Fleeher P. Hall Ay Wheeler Arthur LA. Caxtidian J. Luimner Fof. Davidson W. Thoms Ru Edwards R Resehke M. Faunee B. Warer Ta Davis Ge He oMrook G. W. Hoffman L.A. Forrestal Western A. Th Hirharusin J. Crotter G. G Relwu

Warnertown School Honors Recipients and Results

Warnertown school lists weekly results with top marks in several grades. Full marks were earned by K. Michel, M. Kellaway, Naint, Myromald, R Kellaway, Mirallet Young, Kevin Vez, Ralph Saint Viz, Mary Simmer, Peter Teal, Plenty. Grade VII note: Hazo Saint and Herbert Memty achieved honors.

Grede K. Michel Grats Mary Kellaway Netu Aint Mey Myromald Ray Kellaway Ralph Saint Mary Simmer Prey Herbert Memty

Berri New Rowing Champions Fast Time in Eights Race

In Adelaide, Ferri led to win the State championship in record time on the Park River. Advigne placed second and Murrhy Brice third as the Australians set a three mile record, beating the previous best by 94 seconds. Interviews are open for Technical School consideration. girls’ gymnasium class begins at 3 pm Wednesday.

Adelaide Ferri Park River Advigne Brice Wes Laurel T. D. Barber C.C

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