14 Mar 1933
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1933
Page
1
Los Angeles reports an epidemic tied to pollution among thousands made homeless by the quakes. Relief efforts expand as more shocks occur. Deaths and injuries remain similar to prior counts. another moderate tremor last night caused no known damage.
Chicago reports severe crop distress across the Middle West and Ohio Valley as freezing followed by thawing turns winter wheat brown. Drought persists in the southwestern areas though some relief comes from recent rains. Several crops that were green a few weeks ago have deteriorated.
In Bilogiz, 90 miles from Rockhampton, 12 year old Rothy Wilson was found with serious head injuries from an axe and taken to hospital in critical condition. Nearby lay Henry Fox, 45, with a throat wound, both victims in a lonely hut tragedy. The youths had been left at home by their parents while one went to the pictures.
In the Adelaide Civil Court today Dr Richard Thorold Grant won a verdict in the dermatitis case known as the dermatitis case. The judge found for the plaintiff against Australian Knitting Mills Limited Victoria and John Martin and Company Limited. A one month stay of execution was granted. The plaintiff, a 28 year old medical practitioner, alleged woollen garments produced by the defendants caused a severe dermal attack.
Melbourne report quotes QC Henry Gullett, customs minister, arguing butter export restriction would boost prices 28 to 50 percent. He says reducing exports by 10 percent could raise aggregate returns, while Sir Henry Tenn y opposes keeping surplus production.
A Japanese steamer the Kinsen Maru 4717 tons is in grave danger off the Queensland coast. Water fills the engineroom, rescue ships race to aid as a cyclone and high seas hinder efforts. The ship left Port Pirie for Osaka and Yokohama with ore and has a crew of 35 aboard. The Talleyrand and Kitano Maru race to help while the Australian coast braced for worsening weather.
Memorial Oval to be used for Pirie Football Association matches this season after Ald. Fitzgerald motioned to refer the request to the parks and highways committee. Debate noted the oval’s readiness, past refusals, and gardener’s advice, with the amendment carrying to permit use under park committee oversight.
A large crowd gathered at Gladstone Town Hall to witness the life size marble bust of the late Rt. Hon W E B Gladstone unveiled by Mr Justic Parsons with remarks by Mayor Mr F C Grubb. The event included tributes to England's great statesman and a banquet later at the Commercial Hotel with toasts to Gladstone and the nation.
Shanghai reports say a general offensive ordered by General Kaishek’s forces is under way south of the Great Wall. Heavy clashes persist across Jehol as Chinese troops try to regain Chengte, Chitens, and other key centers. Manpower and munitions shortages threaten Sun Ten Ying’s forces, prompting a plea for immediate aid to avert decimation.
Varshal Chang Hsue Hueng, former commander of the Chinese forces, has been ousted in a Jeol reshuffle. Sources report a swift leadership change amid ongoing regional tensions and military realignment.
A Chinese official from the forces arrived in Shanghai by air seeking to go abroad. His departure signals the end of a regime that long blocked central government control over southern China, restoring broader authority after years of power.
English fast bowler Larwood and Pataudi arrived in Perth on their way home to England and decided not to visit Australia again for Test cricket. Friends say continuous barracking during the tour and the bodyline controversy distress him. He and Pataudi reportedly faced insulting remarks while socialising with Australian friends.
In Adelaide ahead of polling day, party preferences show Labor supporters advised to give preferences to Australian Labor Party candidates while some metropolitan supporters are urged to continue preferences to Liberal and Chantry Party candidates amid digested voter intentions.
Lionel Lovelock a 40 year old Port Pirie resident and active sports official died suddenly after a swim at Federal Dock. He collapsed while drying off in the resting shed and died before medical help arrived. A respected accountant and sportsman, he left four children and had long links with Port Pirie Rowing Club and Proprietary Football Club. The funeral is planned for Wednesday.
South East trade decline worries Victorian merchants as authorities mull options. Hallways Commissioner Mr te Anderson proposes presenting MMs plan to the Transport Central Board while Mr Fincock yhuttman notes South Australia’s railway and trading interests are being weighed, with no specifics on further steps.
Washington reports tentative reopening plans for general commerce, with restrictions on guides movements continuing. Secretary Woods discusses adjustments as the Treasury aims to resume normal operations while maintaining certain controls.
In Berlin, Nazis and Nationalists win municipal elections as quiet campaigns conclude. A military memorial service honored war dead, with Baron von Neurath asserting Germany seeks prestige and a bulwark for peace in Europe, while pondering justice and freedom.
A special representative of The Golly Telegraph says Germany maintains a state of terrorism and unsettled outcomes loom. The world must view the immediate future with grave alarm until the Nazis cease their insolent extremism.
The Vickers Electrical Company awaits details on four of its Moscow representatives after a raid on the Moscow office. The men were arrested as their homes were ransacked while the British Foreign Office investigates. The Manchester manager states no violations of Russian policy were found and efforts to protect both men and company are ongoing.
OHANN Heinrich Wilhelm Dube, 24, was found wounded near Murray Bridge police station after claiming he was shot. He reportedly visited a farm, threatened a family, and was shot in the right knee by the farmer’s wife who warned him thrice with a shotgun. He faces charges in Adelaide Hospital custody for the injuries and related allegations.
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