16 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1928
Page
1
The report describes a deadly reservoir breach in France and a sweeping flood in the Santa Clara Valley. It notes a judge warning about secret trials and references a United States city official stating Los Angeles may be liable for damages.
A damaged OCR item discusses Canada and Britain considering actions toward China and Japan, with stray terms on detention, repatriation, and possible policy shifts. The text lacks clear structure but hints at government views on immigrants and foreign policy during a tense period.
A garbled report alleges a customs duty evasion involving multiple individuals including Melmoxe Thies Me and Kelley HM in Henit. The text references an importer, various names, and alleged schemes but remains unreadable in key details and outcomes.
A Melbourne court Thursday quashed a conviction and shortened a sentence for Mull, alleged participant in a railway robbery. The case involves a November 4 station theft and related events.
A garbled report traces Mithun Meehan amid a surge of speculative activity on Wall Street. It notes turnover figures and links the case to actions at Gore Corporation and Averinn.
The Watste be Tad Hoekyant and Premier announced ongoing talks about Walsh Island. A three hour conference is planned Monday to discuss the dispute, with officials optimistic a settlement may be reached.
Sandford and Co outline a busy poultry market with listings for ducks chickens and turkeys. Prices range widely across different weights and types as sellers move stock including hens roosters and table birds.
The Australian Mines and Metal association reports London Metal Exchange middle quotations for March metal prices. Copper standard spot 61 1 4 44, three months 64 3 74, electrolytic ingots shipment this month 66 10, shipment next month 66 15, conductors 66 15. Lead soft foreign 19 46 3, forward 90 5 per ton. Spelter forward 85 1 \u00bd ton, tin standard 97 5 2, three months 92 5 1 2, drops noted in several prices including copper and zinc related items.
Two fatalities reported after a Bristol aircraft collided with a Vickers Bomber at Mansion Aero Drome in London. Flying Officer Ford Mathews and Lieutenant Boott were aboard the Bristol, which broke apart in the impact. Five bombers formed the formation when the Bristol failed to keep pace, its nose and propeller destroyed. The bomber sustained damage but continued. Eyewitnesses describe the Bristol tearing away, the wing hanging, and the machine tumbling before finally crashing.
United Servier reports fears of a mid ocean fall as a Federal air flight from London nears 37 hours after departure. The aeroplane crossed the coast near eight o clock into fog that may have prevented any contact with the pilot. A prize of £5,000 from the Chamber of Commerce of What city was offered for the return of the aviator and the aircraft.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Hiuhul Servic Palgutoa and Turse Defending Vie efforts at a frontier, with scattered statistics and references to casualties. The text names Him as a secretary and mentions health, religious, and military themes amid unclear dates and places.
United Service News from New York reports the flying fields were without a definite word from Captain Hindh this morning at four o'clock and numerous reports from aerial centers describe British aviators possibly missing. Druimmen in Nosy Heymsy ick widespread sightings note a plane heading toward Monstirsal. The weather, fog and high winds prevented recovery and no mid owned vessel reached the designated point.
A distorted obituary notes Captain Hinchcliffe with a long naval air force career. It mentions service at Dunkirk, transfer to the Royal Air Force, and a record of hours and enemy sightings. The piece recalls his near-elite status, a later civil aviation licensing, and retirement as captain after flying thousands of hours.
An elderly Adelaide woman, Mes.hutira Miller aged about 85, was found drowned on the riverbank near the Albert Bridge this morning. The bank was slippery and witnesses believe she slipped into the water after shopping last night. Authorities and relatives arranged for her burial at the Old Bi g Home today. An inquest will be held tomorrow.
The Red Rose, a United Servier vessel from Weltevreden, with Capt. N Lancaster and Mrs. Keith Sullier aboard, arrived safely at Sourabaya today at 11 43.
Kelth Miller cabled from Surabaya describing a 41 hour flight from Batavia to an aud order, with rain and dew clowns along the way. He notes a smoking volcano during the flat part of the journey and mentions widespread cultivation of stattorian establishments.
In a Commons statement United Service Ottawa reports that between April 1997 and January 128 3 389 000 pounds of Australian butter entered Canada for consumption. The 1927 New Zealand butter import is noted at 490 000 pounds. A ceremonial scene describes officers meeting arrivals at the aerodrome and presenting roses to officials.
Port Pirie residents anticipate a big speedway event at the Memorial Oval Spendway tonight featuring Johnny Wise Ned Kelly Jem Smitehell Wal Taylor and Fem Weare among others. The program includes three heats St Patricks Tag Handicap and a One Mile throw heats with Kadina and Adelaide riders, with safety and grandstand access noted.
Riders at practice raised fifteen pounds for the ambulance fund. Adelaide competitors Ned Kelly Johnny Wise and Clem Michell impressed spectators at Memmriot Oval with fast sprints and exhibition runs. The event, urged by Wedh Murphy of Spedlway Royal, aimed to benefit a charitable cause and successfully added to the ambulance fund totals.
An inquiry in Sydney heard testimony about a loud explosion near a home on Willongony Road and a water channel. The coroner’s inquest reexamined statements as investigators prepared further evidence.
Last night nominations closed for the Pirie club’s meeting titled Vietumlbers facing Club’s Hasler Motiiog on March 2. Seventy entries were received for six events with a quarter of them booked through Gordon’s Racing Agency, Adelaide. The events listed include Hardies AU, Novice 15, Handicap 8, Plying £2, Trin Lz, and others. Publican’s booth rights will be sold at the September mart on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
A dense list of horses and handlers outlines the Crystal Brook racing program. Entries include Fighting Mar Mt Lock Mullart Aiyth Pistol Dodger Persian Lud idie Jen Broughton High Lady Bol Mureo Bonny Alwyne and more across novice, handicap and thial stakes events.
Police conducted a large swoop across Tokyo at dawn, targeting suspected communist networks. About 9,000 arrest warrants issued and numerous seizures reported as authorities probe funding from Avesta and possible dissident activity. Among the detainees is Professor Gaku Sano, ex-Waseda University figure tied to the alleged plot.
The British title holders are named in London by the Central Board. Featherweight Paddy Corbett, Lightweight Harry Marion, Welterweight Jack Food, Middleweight Alex Ireland, Light heavyweight Gipsy Daniels, Heavyweight Phil Seat, and Flyweight Johnny Hill. Titles await confirmation as the May 34 test event proceeds.
The Proprietary Football Club held its annual meeting on Wednesday with Mr. Geo. Springall presiding. Officers were elected including President H. N. Lewis and Treasurer J. Porter. The balance sheet showed last season’s debit of £37. total expenses £106. A plan for new dressing rooms from the old grandstand was discussed, with council confirmation expected.
Loms from the senior body and payments were discussed to assist the club’s finances. The B graders’ offer was scripted and banks tendered. A proposal to invite three independent gentlemen to sit with the association was discussed and favor expressed at the annual meeting. The new chairman A Stoxtrom welcomed members and thanked retiring chairman Mr G Springall and Mr H G Morris for their service and facilities, concluding with a lively gathering.
In Adelaide, the Adelaide Police Court reports disruptions as a young man is sent to gaol following a struggle with police. The fragment mentions Patrick O'Shea linked to Michael Meehan and references a game involving Australian Eleven with unclear details and outcomes.
An Adelaide report notes an asbestos walls and jarrah floor amid an epidemic situation. A gardener spotted a breach at 2:30 pm and thieves broke into a tailor shop on Gawler Place, attempting earlier robberies nearby. Oswald Batchelor, injured in a motor car crash at Blen Mond level crossing, shows satisfactory recovery in Adelaide Hospital.
Exiled leaders of the Commonwealth Council of Trades Unions protest the Australia Council of Trades Unions merger. They accuse the new body of misrepresenting arbitration matters and recount circulars to 70 unions. Four C C U reps attended an ACTU meeting then withdrew amid poor reception. A Melbourne meeting is set for March 8 to clear up misunderstandings.
Normin McDonald, wounded last night, refused to name his assailant and is described as out of danger. Two men, Henry Wharton and Frederick Lowe, faced Central Court on vagrascy charges as police probe ongoing gang violence linked to a racecourse dispute. Chief Secretary Bruntwell ordered strict measures to locate gang members amid the shooting.
The central executive of the Australian Workers’ Association decided not to send delegates to Mr M Bruce’s conference, arguing that attendance would amount to entering into a conspiracy with the Federal Government to deride the workers.
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