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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 27, 1936

Page

1

Lawyers Seek Compensation for Malicious Publication in Truth

In Adelaide, Rollison & Rollison allege that a January 25 Truth item and a paper poster damaged their reputation and practice. William Hollison, Gerald Bo iney, Winchester sirse, and Keith Alexander Macdonald are named in claims against them for breaches of duty. Truth admits publishing the words but says they were without malice. an apology was inserted and £100 was paid into court.

Adelaide Rollison & Rollison Frm King Willan Street G. C. Ligertwood K.C H. G Alderman Angus Parsons Supreme Court Wiliam Alexander Hollison Street Unley Park Gerald Bo Iney Rallivan Winchester Malvern Keith Alexander Mac Becker Donald Highbury Street Prospect King Wiliam Street Bop F. V. Smith J. F. Astley

Gladstone Wheat Case Ends Not Guilty

Gladstone Thursday report on Adelph Gustav George Kiem charged with larceny and forgery. Court found him not guilty after witnesses described a scheme involving wheat bags and cheques. Judge Tighards presided, Crown Prosecutor R R Chamberlain and defense lawyer F C Barter appeared.

Gladstone Adelph Gustav George Kiem Gladstone Chault ‘Court Kiem Ab Yaudittle Justice Tighards R. R. Chamberlain Iim

Growth of Piries Electrical Service Demands More Current

Pirie town council heard engineer A H Rieschick emphasize rising power needs as growth in consumption surges. note that three quarters of a mile of distribution is saved by new lines and towers. plans to install transformers within six months to support smelters and households. demand rising from 59 percent to 2,900 consumers. future lines and improvements outlined as towns expand.

Pirie Town Coun A. H. Rieschick Pirie Murde Mim Weenty Selters Lkeunfung Steel Lyssers Corporation Uweds Balas Towa Rieschick Ie Lova Lyihere

Wandearah West contractor faces renovation task

Local contractor Mr W Davidson of Wandearah West formerly Sydney seeks to renovate Wandearah Methodist Mausoleum long neglected. The item notes various arrivals and visits in Pirie district, including changes at Toc H and church matters, plus hospital and social updates involving Mrs P N McGuire and others.

W. Davidson Wandearah West Sydney Wandearah

National Concert at Town Hall and Golf Club Meeting

At the annual meeting of Pirie Golf Club Associates Mrs. S. B. Eorgan was elected captain for 1898. Secretary Mrs. Winter appealed for more interest among members. The report notes the associates opened on April 10 with a social afternoon plus approaching and putting contests. Winners were Mrs. J Brammer for the approaching contest and Mrs. Woh. Scott runner up. Miss Lois Afford won the putting contest with Mise Legge as runner up.

Pirie Golf Club Associates Winter G. B. Forgan Associates J. Brammer Woh. Scott Lois Afford Mise Legge J. Williams G. Dey Feapt Mise ST. McDougall Wein Ghadstone Gladstone En- Iles Glenielp Henley Beach Witrabara Grysts Brook Port Broughton Peterborough L. Willangs Mur Jock Cryst Brook Osh Oli R. Lake Wwe C. A Woodroffe Sears Hetter

Musical Triumph and a Death Sentence Trial Fragment

A disjointed report notes a golf competition with rounds led by Mrs TG Sweeney and others, culminating in a victory for Miss Noma Legge presented by the Ladies' Golf Union. Separately, a trial proceeds for Edward Gorneltas, 24, accused of burglary at Viteroy Vicarage on December 11, 1935, with testimonies about a weapon and a curtain incident at the vicarage.

Agein Sweeney Mes G Dey A. G. Mney I. Fi Phe Jautel Ladies’ Golf Union Noma Legge Uukne Edverd — Gorneltas Harvid Lareby

Clubhouse committee formed to study lacrosse scheme

Irie Lacrosse Association forms special committee to investigate a proposed clubhouse addition with a 13 by 104 foot structure to include a changing room and showers. Members debate timing, funding, and use of salvage funds while planning for next season’s schedule and facilities.

Irie Lacrosse Association Sujal L. Mount W. T. Williais Tsaaohseni Mussa Williams J. O'Llew TR. Myers

Murder verdict and sensational trial in Central Criminal Court

Percival Henry Thomson aged 53 was found guilty of murdering his wife Amnie Muriel Thomson 39 and Rachel Brown 93. He received the death sentence amid testimony of premeditated attack early December 27 1985 and a rejected insanity defence. The trial also noted celebrations and local civic events during the period.

Sydney Thurstay Percival Henry Thomson Central Criminal Court Amnie Muriel Thomson Rachel Brown Thomson Inslatly Brow

Australian Davis Cup Team Sees US as Even Chance

Sydney Thursday reports the Australian Davis Cup squad Crawford Mc Grath Quist and Sproule arriving by steamer Niagara. Crawford travels with his wife and Sproule acts as player and manager. The team feels rested after three weeks at sea and believes they have an even chance to beat America.

Sydney Crawford McGrath Quist Sproule United States Wal Oliver America

No reprieve for Sodeman in Melbourne execution

Melbourne The Executive Council today upheld Arnold Sodeman a 38 year old laborer sentenced to death for the murder of June Rushmer 61 at Leonath in December. He will be hanged at Bam on Monday in April. The last Victorian execution was David Bennett for an assault.

Baker Dunsha Berker Campany Patrick Griffin Becker Yundhh Ligertwoud Smith Ray Hollisom Barter Wormer Joan Hawes Evans Pirie Defendant Klein Thierling McGlew Grifin Griffin Forbes McGlew & Co Burter Chamberlain Klem Lorgeat Bt. John Ambulance i Brigade Wasselins Wweting Wind Lingeat Mio Monty Muutt

National Insurance Expert Wanted

Canberra reports the federal government cabled the British Ministry requesting that one of its national insurance experts be made available to Australia. The move aims to aid discussions on the national insurance scheme and related income concerns.

Ganberra Australia Mational Insurance

London Metal Market Adelaide Quotations Report

Latest ndvices show prices for copper tin zinc and other metals at London Metal Market Adelaide. Spot and forward quotes slide for copper and tin while silver gains. lead and zinc show modest moves amid a fluctuating market scene with Australian Mines and Metals Association reporting mixed outcomes.

Adelaide Australian Mines and Metals Association

Voluntary Army Push Eyed to Expand National Force

A House debate touched on boosting the volunteer army to enlarge the nation’s trained force. If general support rises, the plan may prompt a return to compulsory training. Minister Markhill noted employer reluctance to provide facilities for involuntary training and called the stance unreasonable.

Vandenra Thursdy A. Markhill Defance House of Representatives Toiay Systen

Storm Washes Akland Coast Wrecks Yachts and Farms

A severe coastal storm battered the Auckland area with yachts wrecked and houses damaged. Farmsheds were demolished as trees uprooted and heavy seas struck the coast. The Meteorological Office had warned of the approaching storm, allowing farmers to move stock to safety before it intensified.

Auckland Rome Avetiang

Imprisonment for Possession of Valuing Instruments

In Pelirborough a court ruled that the defendant held valuing instruments unlawfully. Mr Justice Meterde of the Gladstone Circuit Court imposed six months imprisonment.

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