12 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1937
Page
1
A loaded revolver was recovered at Parramatta Gaol causing grave concern at the Prisons Department. Officials suspect smuggling efforts into the jail amid heightened surveillance. The prison houses many life sentence prisoners and the weapon could have sparked a riot and bloodshed if delivered to inmates.
Melbourne scene reports a collision between two motor trucks near Tenegatta on the Murray Valley highway. Showman Miler and ten others were injured. James Mullizan of Wodonga had his right arm severed and was admitted to Albury Hospital in serious condition.
Rupert Davies and William Cody faced death for the murder of James Scriven outside the Titles Office on January 1, 1096. The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed their appeal noting uncertainty in parade identifications and signaling no change to the practice.
Victorian King's Prize fillies second stage results show Percy Pavey of Caulfield leading close behind with only one point separating him from rivals G Armstrong T Lawman J Feltham and W Boreham. Scores include Woolcott Forbes and others with notable marks for Feltham Marulan and Rosebery entries.
In a tense cabinet meeting in Lanberra the Federal Cabinet discussed allowing Mrs Freer to enter the Commonwealth. Most ministers reportedly favor admission, but no decision was announced. Efforts are underway to justify overturning the prior ban without embarrassing the government or Mr Paterson. Australia.
A report from Melbourne notes no change in position after the referendum count. In Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland figures show Yes and No tallies with informal ballots and majorities detailed. The mining dispute alleges the Little 480 Mining Company intruded on the Central Blue lease, damaging workings and seeking £20,000 in damages.
Furniture ad announces a single oak bedstead with wire mattress available under small deposits and easy terms. Local shop highlights affordable payment plan and prompt delivery, urging customers to inquire at the store.
A fierce cyclone, reported at 109 miles per hour, has practically razed Darwin with damage estimated at £100,000. Warnings preceded impacts as shipping gathered, with about 50 vessels in the cyclone path and fears for the safety of crews aboard the St Nicholas and other tugs. Communication is cut, leaving residents hopeful shelter was found.
Melbourne reports Mr James of South Australia visited Mildura to buy currants and sultanas at high prices. He claimed 25 to 30 percent above ADPA rates, while interviewing growers and alerting Redcliffe to potential opposition. With first-grade dried fruits scarce, buyers race to secure early supply for processing.
Mr A Welsby admitted to Pirie Hospital with a cut from a workplace fall. Mr Leysexton of Royal Exchange Hospital staff recovering after recent Pirie Hospital operation. Reports on Messrs C Cornell and B Stricksson favorable. continue treatment in Clare and District Hospital for injuries from last week’s accident. Mr Lea Lillywhite of Solomontown remains in Pirie Hospital medical ward. Mr K Stephanos of Eulen Street admitted yesterday to Pirie Hospital surgical ward. Mr Peter Brown of Brendale progressing satisfactorily after appendicitis operation and prior treatment for a poisoned hand. Reuben Rogers of Revell Street Firie West near discharge after leg injury. Me. MoS Keane re-elected secretary of St Mark’s Football Club for a third term. presentation made in recognition of service. Mr do Ahern Fwarks managing Nobisin Tiros attendance: unable to attend but sent donations. Solomon Town Football Club sees resignation of secretary W Arbon. A Munn appointed. JH Anderson returns to Pirie Post Office after annual leave delayed by Federal referendum.
Dr E J Hamp urged unions to back early screening for tuberculosis in Pirie. He argued cases are often advanced before detection, proposed ownerless X ray schemes at cost, with unions owning test results, and stressed removal of compulsion to win worker cooperation.
Fragmentary billiards results from the Pirie club show pairs such as A. P. Fricker and A. Mesecke, M. Tomling and M. Olds, and others with varied scores. Readable names include Barton, Gowan, Whitworth, Penny, Norris, Kretschmer, Noblet, Cook, Garland, and Rophine among scattered figures and totals.
Bolmontown Football Club secretary Mrs W K Arbon resigned due to illness after long service since 1913. A. Munn was elected secretary and E Burton endorsed to the management committee. Chairman G Sard assured harmony and denied rumors as the club moved forward.
London metal prices moved higher with tin leading gains to around 301 pounds per ton, copper up to 77 pounds 6 pence per ton, lead advancing to 46 pounds per ton, and other metals showing substantial increases in the latest Australian Mines and Metal Association notes.
A man and his father hunted an intruder on their Notting Notting property when a shot was fired. The assailant escaped after the blast shattered a bedroom window and grazed a wrist and palm during the confrontation.
Flemington apprentice Jockey H McLeod rode Prince Pardon to win the Trial Handicap at Pakenham today securing his sixth straight victory. From his last 46 mounts McLeod has 12 wins, including today’s win from 16 rides.
The seventh Adelaide wool sale of the current series began today with 12 612 lots sold and 519 withdrawn. Demand in the main sale room was strong and prices topped for several lines including 4 506 bales at 20d per lb or more. Estimated average price reported as 16 64d per lb, with large purchases by Bradford and the Continent.
A fragment reports a maximum of 98 for Yeseraay and a minimum of 71. The observation mentions 6:30 am as a time reference.
Sir Wallace Bruce former Lord Mayor of Adelaide says many urged him to enter Federal or State politics at the coming elections but he has not decided. He is noted for leading Royal Commissions for the Commonwealth Government and for behind the scenes work on the Premiers plan. In Mount Waver road a car crash at 9 30 am killed driver Luther Wallace Crosby and passenger Cyril Fisher. vehicle severely damaged.
At a St Mark's Football annual meeting in West Suburban Hall about 40 attendees discussed prices. The vote favored continuing 6d for adults and 3d for children while retaining old guernseys for training.
Chief Judge Dethridge told the Arbitration Court the Australian Timber Workers case calls for youth employment programs. He urged a pathway from youth to adult industry levels and a distribution plan to balance youth and adult labor without rigid rules or unrestricted employer liberty.
Wheat totals near 120 200 tons sold yesterday with strong demand in Britain lifting local prices. British millers bought eagerly as market activity recovered, while record highs from mid December last year were within reach though still below the all time peak.
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