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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 19, 1931

Page

1

Lyons to Tour Australia with Public Addresses

Melbourne report states Mr Lyons plans a campaign tour across Australia. He will address meetings in Adelaide Ballarat Melbourne and Sydney Brisbane and Perth in that order. Labor figures Mr J L Price and others are interviewing allies amid booster sentiment following a break with Mr Seghlm.

Melbourne Ac Lyons Vesnake Voung Ballarat Sydney Brsbane Perth J. L. Price M-H.r. Jetter Vannerra Labor Party Lyons Mr Price Seghlm Australia

Move for Industrial Sunday in Britain signals cross‑party support

The United Service in London reports a manifesto signed by the Prime Minister Cabinet MPs and workers across industries urging national observance of Industrial Sunday on April 26. It calls for a crusade for righteousness and social justice in industry and commerce, backed by Lord Jukes and leading employers. The Archbishop of Canterbury says observance reflects a spirit guiding industrial relations and church efforts to apply Christian principles.

United Service London Biz House of Commons Lord Juke Industers Ananes

Banking Industry Wage Cut Application Heard

The Arbitration Court opened hearings on a 40 percent wage cut for bank employees amid a sharp turnover drop across Australia. Bank officials argued current wages lag profitability while opponents warned reductions harm workers. judges noted the economic slump and reserved decision.

Melbourne All Arbitration Court Meir Menzies K.C Buske Wecom Victoria New South Wales Queensland Australia H. J. Cohen Cohen Mensies Cotten Dethridge Wire Dethridge Bank of New Meneses

Viking Disaster Survivors Reach Shore After Explosion

Captain Kean severely injured as Viking sinks near Newfoundland after 34 hours adrift. Estimated 134 aboard, but survivors count uncertain. 46 dead reported. Rescue ships expected at farm island port. Kean says blast from explosion tore vessel apart. four missing movie men found alive but injured. wireless operator and navigator rescued.

United Service Viking Abram Kean Wallngaw White Bay Newfoundland Missues Iknes Tani Te Faland Tareday Si, Sargent Horse Island Vbtcht Bavigitor

Fire Threatens Mount Morgan Mine in Australia Blaze

A fire at the Mount Morgan Mine Works in Rockhampton, Queensland, has raged for over two hours with a great dam already damaged. Despite millions of gallons of water poured on the flames, total destruction remains feared as the blaze continues unchecked.

Rockhampton Aire Mount Morgan Great Dam

Cup won by Farlure at Kyneton meeting

At Kyneton Victoria yesterdays principal event the Cup was won by Failure who started at 4101. The results include the Hurdle Race over five miles with Gunfire Sutton Grange Destine and others and betting prices from the Argus noting Gunfire as favourite. Other races listed include the Maiden Plate five furlongs with Prohibition and Captain Starfight among contenders and corresponding betting.

Kyneton Vic Argus We Miles Gunfire Biggee Sutton Grange Destine Bangkok Red Blade Mungarea Voce Prohibition Ea Eder Indian Force Gipsy Fate Rushicon Trout Alicante Star Rosia Whittis Captain Starfight Vigilant

Hill Ministry Attitude Divides Labor Conference

Adelaide news reports growing government support despite a Labor conference at Trades Hall debating expulsion of Premier Hill and ministers Whitford and Denny. Delegates show mixed sentiment while a faction against expulsions gains influence and hints a coalition shift if key ministers are ousted. Betting and races follow with detailed lists of horses and odds at the RYNETON CUP and RAWSON PLATE.

Adelaide Hill Messrs. Hill Denny S. R. Whigford Australian Labor Party Trades Hall Jaight Omong WL Menay Whitford Duchess Sir Roy Miss Arrow Bortodale Cave King Menander Sinetre Rosetta Farlure Prince Dos

Lang's policy of debt repudiation shocks parliament

Canberra reports Treasurer Theodore F. Peder told the House that New South Wales planned to pay Commonwealth 1934 interest totaling £1,624,000 with £240,000 overdue and £244,000 due. Lang vowed no further interest to British bondholders, aligning with Britain's foreign debt stance and signaling possible action.

Canberra Theodore Peder Earle Page Ghe House of Representatives Ysluy Britain America

Wheat advances and bounty plan for farmers

The Minister for Markets outlined a bill setting a bounty of a pence per bushel on exportable wheat surplus, estimated at 140 to 190 million bushels. The scheme would pay about 3d per bushel and include a £3.5 million bounty and a £2.5 million loan to assist farmers.

Canberra

Bruce May Return to Politics for Flinders Seat

Former Prime Minister S. M. Bruce signals possible return to politics. He plans to address a Dandenong meeting on March 24 and hints at contesting the Flinders seat if an election occurs. Bruce argues land labor and industrial workers share prosperity and notes the need to confront rural issues.

Melbourne Welluesay M. Bruce Somerville Stow Fulders Bruce Tiv Weman S. M. Bruce Dandenong Flinders

Relief of farmers plan discussed by Melbourne premier

Melbourne report says Premier E J Hogan approved Mr Thesacre’s aid plan for farmers but declined to comment on the Glossary note issue. Hogan noted awareness of a Queensland Premier’s suggestion that the Premiers except Mr Lang meet in Melbourne.

Melbourne MB. E. J. Hogan Thesacre Hogan Queensland Lang

Airplane Crash in Sydney Hurts Pilot Mrs Dorothy Davies

An aeroplane crashed at Mascot this afternoon injuring pilot Mrs Dorothy Davies severely. She sustained a fractured skull and leg as the craft spun from 200 feet, causing the machine to smash badly.

Sydney Mascot Dorothy Davies

Discovery to Reach Melbourne After Voyage

Lady Mawson received a wireless from Sir Douglas Mawson stating the Discovery would reach Melbourne on March 27 evening or March 28 morning. He plans to visit Adelaide before Easter to confer with banks on the States financial position. Hogan's suggestion drew attention as a possible topic for a future gathering, likely State aid to farmers.

Adelaide Mawson Sir Douglas Mawson Melbourne Douglas Hogan

Referendum Motion on Uniform Australian Government

Mr A W Lacey of the Labour Party stated that on April 6 he would move that, coinciding with the next Federal election, a referendum be held to determine whether the Australian people desire a uniform system of government.

Canberra A. W. Lacey Lab

Theodore plan sparks debate at Melbourne conference

The uar conference of the Chambers of Commerce in Melbourne debated inflation and artificial currency. Mr A B Lemmon warned against schemes like Theodore's In- Jalon, while Mr J R Barter urged pensions inquiry amid calls for cost of living linked changes. The conference referred the motion to the Federal Government.

Melbourne Uar Chambers of Onmerce A. B. Lemmon Theodore J. BR. Barter Bargers

Alleged Doping Casts Shadow Over Kyneton Cup

At Kyneton races the horse Cevantes was suspected of doping and did not race in the Cup. The club veterinary surgeon confirmed suspicions but could not identify the drag. Trainer O'Dea said Norse was usually calm but appeared nervous, and an incident occurred when Cevantes bumped a post while being led to his stall.

Melbourne Cevantes O'Dea Kyneton

Unemployed Demonstration Outside Treasury in Brisbane

More than 400 unemployed men gathered outside the Treasury Buildings in Brisbane on Wednesday afternoon. Police drew their batons to disperse the crowd, and one man was arrested during the incident.

Brisbane Treasury

Air Estimates Propose Three New Squadrons for Britain

In London the Under Secretary for Air Montague McDonald said the air estimates for next year total 14 000 000 pounds, with 250 000 more than last year. Three new squadrons would be created for home defence, giving Britain 42 squadrons and about 490 first strength. Britain would lead among powers in the early strength. A tentative weekly air mail between London and Australia was proposed to link existing passenger and air services, timed with the Geneva disarmament conference next February.

London Montague House of Commons Ate Britain Geneve de Cutte Australia

Transport Workers Act Regulations Tabled Hereafter

In Canberra the Senate heard Senator Garnes say that regulations under the Transport Workers Act favouring unionists would be tabled tomorrow.

Canberra Senate Garnes Transport Workers Act

A Fatal Dream Inspires Tragic Bedside Death

A London man, Nathaniel, dreamed of saving a boy from a river then fell from bed, fracturing a thigh and dying from heart failure soon after. The report notes the dream preceded the fatal sequence as recorded in the local obituary.

London Nathaniel Falen

Wholesale fruit and vegetable market price notes

Morning market remarks list fruit and vegetable prices with fractions and terms like cooking peaches pears tomatoes beans and pens in fluctuating ranges. The data appears as brief price indications for peaches pears tomatoes and beans with miscellaneous measurements.

Adelaide

Death of Master Ironworker William Tonkin at Pirie West

William Tonkin a master ironworker of Pirie West died suddenly last evening after a seizure at his workshop. He collapsed at home, was taken to Port Pirie Hospital but passed away at 7 pm. He leaves a widow and son Claude Tonkin of Tenth Street. The funeral is set for 2 pm tomorrow.

Port Pirie Hospital William Tonkin Tenth Street Pirie West Tonkin Pirie Hospital Claude Tonkin Amorrow Nona

Pigs Matched Rival Breeders Yard Contest

A fragment describes rival breeders owning yards being encouraged to run by a trail from the starting point to the finish, outlining an organized contest among swine.

Metal markets report from Adelaide and London exchanges

Australian Mines and Metals panel notes London Metal Exchange quotes for March 17 with copper and lead prices. Copper spot rise and three month, electrolytic and wire bar shipments listed. lead spot and forward prices shown with several forward declines.

Adelawe Adviers London_Metal Exchange Sandard Saft

Douglas Fairbanks Arrives in Calcutta Amid Enthusiastic Welcome

Douglas Fairbanks landed in Calcutta today and was greeted by a reception rivaling royalty as fans tore at his clothes to kiss him. He announced a three month stay in India and said he would pursue tiger shooting. In other news from the United Service the alert notes that German political murders may have cost Germany about 300 lives over the past year.

United Service Calcutta Douglas Fairbanks Catcutta India Doug Germany

Bulk Wheat Handling Advocated at SA meeting

Mr Rete Alekengle, delegate from Pinuaree, urged bulk handling of wheat at the South Australian Wheatgrowers' Protection Association meeting. The motion passed to have the Government immediately consider the issue. He claimed bulk friends would boost productivity and reduce spoilage, keeping wheat from going overseas for banks.

Adelmide Rete AleKengle Pinuaree South Australian Wheatsrowers’ Profection Association

Canterbury Park Race Meeting Yields Quick Gains

Canterbury Park held a race meeting in fine weather with multiple divisions. Results include GOORABUS winning by a length and three quarters, and Trevette finishing close behind. First division details feature Weiss Fox Mourth and times around 1 15, while the Handicaps list AUDA at 9.5 with Golden eee taking a narrow victory by a neck.

Sydney

Forced Down in Jungle United Service Report

In a Nairobi dispatch Capt. Campbell Black rescued a German leader from a jungle landing due to petrol shortage while en route from Britain to Kenya. Black found the stranded leader, shared scarce food, and reported the discovery to Kartoum authorities who dispatched a rescue party. Also noted are horse racing results with multiple divisions and payouts at Canterbury and Newmarket meetings.

United. Service Nairobi Campbell Black Britain Kenya Tdi Ufe Black Foun Ldet Udet Kartoum

Farmers Relief Bill Debate in House of Assembly

In the House today Hon L Bute assures the Government members would do everything possible to help pass the Farmers Relief Bill without delay amid ongoing debate and business.

Adelaide House of Assembly L, Bute Conti

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MR Lyons Industrial Sunday Banking Industry Mt, Morgan Mine Lusan Rawson Plate Perunia Ae Wiese Rawson Celtic Cross Coppette Karoata Wargoo Thurles Sarinch Lady Irene Eucrate Consuela MR Lang Bill MR S. M Bruce Eves OW Flinders Mr Hogan Lacey Theodore Plan Chambers OF Belgrade Enilea Servier Moh Fruit and Vegetables W. Tonkin Metal Markets Canterbury Park Goorabus Kirna Aunrar Lady O'Clare Cracknell Martand Trevette Meee Handicap AUDA cCarten Rk Marsden Cussa Ranglad PIC Beckwith Carnella Weiss Moon Simpson Cook Pasticcio Ito Stoker J. Munro Pike Ster Bio Ashbury, Ee Newmarket Goeen Enon Scaay Kculime Reilly Carmella Sharpe Caraillas Royal J. Munco Coumtoneiliog Buren
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