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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 18, 1931

Page

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Marine Disaster Off Vancouver Seals Doomed Ship Brews Losses

A Sunday petrol explosion aboard the Viking sealing ship near Vancouver triggers a calamity with up to fifty missing and many feared dead. Snow and ice hinder operations as divers confront toxic fumes and cold seas. Rescue boats, doctors, and nurses push to save survivors among crew and photographers aboard the vessel.

Vancouver Norn-East Newfoundasy Viking Wealing Wiren St Jon's

Canadian Politics The Government Attacked

Ottawa Monday the Liberal leader moved an amendment to the Address in Reply arguing that the Imperial Economic Conference proposals and how they were handled by the Prime Minister harmed London talks and Canada Britain trade relations. It states that continuing these policies would worsen the serious conditions now facing the country.

United Service Ottawa Canada London Great _ Britain

Communist Councillor Henning pma shot dead in Berlin

In Berlin on Monday Communist Henning was killed by assailants who said they mistook him for leader Andre. The shooters surrendered and face murder charges. Later, extremists attacked a beer hall, killing a fascist or wounding several during a postorgy fracas, provoking strong public anger.

United Service Berlin Henning Amed Andre

NSW to cut interest rates on government loans

Sydney Tuesday report says Premier Me. 4. 7. introduced a bill to reduce interest rates on government borrowings in New South Wales to three per cent. Lang emphasized debt settlement as a major postwar issue and noted the bill would be debated in the Legislative Assembly by Thursday.

Sydney Hangy Sraniva Legislative Assembly New South Wales Lang

Australia faces repudiation fears at chamber luncheon

Melbourne Monday speech by Mr Hogan condemns repudiation as dangerous to savings. He cites Britain’s debt figures and notes £453 million borrowed locally and overseas, with £31 million from the Government Savings Bank and £1.9 million from the State Superannuation Board. He warns that repudiation would ruin the public’s deposits and provoke protests by railway workers and public servants.

Melbourne Mir KJ. Hogan Associated Chambers of Commerce Igor Soy Australia Australie Viatorie Fovestor Sav Age Bank Joan Epudiatra Railweymen

Races at Gawler Include Fast Class Plates and Handicaps

Race card from Gawler lists seven furlongs and longer events with a range of horses and weights. Notable entries include Cape Don, Detach, Laurelmond, Double Pop, and Flying Two across multiple plates and handicaps, with numerous odds and weights shown.

Mortimer Handigap Mil¢ Ana T48 Areneson Prince Wavireu Cape Don Palasa Eval Simotta Belin Vovidias Detach Little Guy Laurelmond Peter's Kirst Carrawirrs Nar Plume Stonefield Aurie Anton Flying Two Phoenix Anion Prince Wallies Guard Shanky Ommipalen

Vermonious Accident Jockeys Exonerated

Adelaide dispatch reports S A J C stewards ruled the January 31 Vermonious accident could not be blamed on any single bar or driver. Officials noted no specific fault and affirmed exoneration for A Johnson and others involved.

Adelaide S.A.J.C A. Johnson

Irish Echoes Lift A New South Wales St Patrick Night

The St Patrick concert at Lanez Ave featured renowned artists Vincent McMurray and L Watson with Helen Flint entertaining the audience alongside St Mark's schoolchildren in costumed numbers. Mrs F J McMahon directed a long program praised for its artistic balance despite a tuning hitch and minor absences.

Ags Certie Ireland F. J. McMahon Ned Reston Giscn Greanly Vincent McMurray L. Watson Bana Adelaide Helen Fin Helen Fin, £.L.c.an Keding M McMurray Pirle Watson Helen Flint St. Mark's J St. Anthony's Mico Hilda Weldy Mra. G. Gummow Layton King Fileen Tretoar Waller Malyoha Doreen Mande Mra P. 3 McMahon Frank Hackett Busto Gerald Brokhaver Rexar Erin’s Wreath St. Mark's Auet Eileen Alannah Zeta Brady John McMahon Enor Mollie Branc Fuga Mr. Vincent McMurray Hass Seta Kitty McPhee Mr. L. Watson Erin Venice Vincent Mc Murray Nathorus Australia J. Vaughan C. Jones E. Richardson White

Endorsement of Plan Sparks Canberra Contention

In Canberra on Tuesday Labor pressed for a new plan amid a fast moving policy dispute. Prime Minister Scullin defended government policy while internal consultations and meetings with Latham Lyons and others stirred a fierce caucus debate. Absentees and rapid appeals marked the push to push a vote, which expired without a division as party lines and procedural moves dominated the session.

Canberra Nts Labor Scullin Scully J. G Latham Mme Cecimen Duntroon Parliament Maloney Jonas Austey Lewis Latham

Federal Labor members rush to Canberra after summons

Three Federal Labor MPs Anstey Jones and Ir Maloney responded to a party whip summons. Four hundred minutes later they left for Easenaun where they boarded a plane to Canberra.

Melbourne Tueadey Ai Now Labor Mesars. Anstey Jones Ir. Maloney Easenaun Canberra

Premier announces £1,000,000 for country works

The Premier Mr J T Lang told the Legislative Assembly that £1,000,000 would be available from the unemployment relief fund for water and sewerage works under the Country Towns Walter Supply and Sewerage Act. The program would employ about 10,000 men.

Sydney J. T. Lang Legislative Assen Iy Tla Walter Supply Sowee Tee

Sunken Dredge Nereus Marine Court Finding

The court reviews the sinking of the dredge Nereus and the loss of two lives after tow by a tug. It finds questions about why the engineer stayed in the engine room and notes doubt about the captain’s actions amid the influx of water and the presence of a sizable water body.

Nereus Charles ‘Fc Dermott Carboronch

Returning Prosperity in Melbourne Conference Report

Melbourne delegates at a newspaper proprietors conference expressed optimism about an imminent end to government vacillation. They indicated belief that prosperity would return largely due to public sentiment and support from Mr. Lyons.

Melbourne Inday Mr. Lyins

Stabilisation Move Urged by Chambers at Conference

At the annual conference the Associated Chambers of Commerce urged drastic economies to stabilise Australian finances. The plan calls for all-round government cost reductions, lower social service spending, and broader taxation, plus separation of government and railway finance to fund a 53 million debt and restore confidence. Local speakers warned inflation would hurt direct taxes and warned against tariff and wage pressures harming producers.

Melbourne Associated Chambers of Commerce Lora Somers Fimnce Chambera Balancine Sir Durden Hag France G. Parkes Sydney New South Wales Feders Stat

Central Australia scheme of development proposal

Central Australia article notes pastoralists cooperative efforts around Melbourne and Springs Railway in adopting a cooperative fencing wire purchase system. It mentions railway commissioner Mr Gahan weighing reserved concessions and potential price adjustments affecting costs and operations.

Melbourne Springs Mr Gahan Ned Peices

Electricity Fund Report on town council findings and costs

Mal Wainwright's report reviews the electricity fund status since 1915, noting improvements from a poor start to a satisfactory financial position. It details capital, depreciation, and replacement needs, with proposed rate and asset management changes and a plan to redevelop the balance sheet while preserving the reserve.

A. L. Forgan Wainwright Auditor-General’s Department Port Virle BHLAS Smeliges Veverment

Relief of Farmers Bill Introduced in Assembly

Efforts of government to end vacillation lead to a partial relief bill. Premier cites delay by Federal Government and announces a £400,000 provision via the State Bank of South Australia to help farmers obtain superphosphates, sustenance, sacks, labor, and transport. Farmers lacking other aid gain access through banks or merchants with preferential crop proceeds. An anticipated allocation for distribution is promised tomorrow.

Adelaide House of Assembly Hill State Bank of South Australis Ussintane Tomarrow

Labor Party Divided Over Fascist Plan At Conference

A heated ALP conference debate ended with Lang defeated on a motion supporting allied Labor plans. Resolutions urged SA Labor and other states to back controlled information and oppose the state premiers plan, signaling a split in parliamentary strategy.

Adelaide Lang New South Wales Labor Party Labor

Motion of Censure at Adelaide ALP Conference

Proceedings in Adelaide on Tuesday failed to reveal a clear position on the censure motion against the Government. The party will decide tonight, with L. L. Hill W. D. Denny and S. R. Whitford asked to show cause why they should be expelled. The Hill Government’s stance appears more stable than before.

Adelaide ALP Ulehe L. L. Hill W. d. Denny R. Whitford

London Wool Sales See Prices Steady Across 10599 Bales

London wool sales continued with good prices, market active and competition strong. The catalog totals reached 10 599 bales, and recent trends were largely maintained across the sale.

United Service London

Melbourne Series Crowded Sale Attendance Noted

A crowded Melbourne sale drew strong turnout as buyers gathered for overall bidding. Details on participants and final totals remain unclear in the fragmented OCR text.

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