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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 27, 1939

Page

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Clash of Troops on Frontier Draws World Notice

London report notes Memel Slovakia and Romania successes raise Hitler’s prestige and Nazi arrogance. Poland hesitates on anti aggression pledge as Britain France and Russia may sign to avert delay. German Polish skirmishes on Slovak frontier at Bogumin cited with limited impact. Times correspondent warns of rising tensions while Berlin claims Poland bears the blame.

Herr Fliller Memel London Poland Slovakia Romania Hitler Germany Britain France Russia Bogumin Times Berlin Chamberlain Lonjon England

We Are Ready For War Poland Declares No Inferiority Complex

The War Office Journal states that Poland is prepared for war against its strongest antagonists. It asserts the Czech tragedy must teach lessons and that Poland understands its meaning, insisting Poles have no inferiority complex toward any of the big powers.

Australian Associated Press Warsaw War Office Journal Poland

Pilot Dead In Queensland Plane Crash

Henry Beeching, 23, an A class pilot, died after a Gipsy Moth crashed nose first into an empty pad at Sherwood yesterday afternoon. The craft spun then struck the ground, Beeching found unconscious in the cockpit with severe facial injuries. He died en route to hospital from head and internal injuries.

Brisbane Henry Beeching Sherwood Beeching Lange

Income of Railways for Seven Days Ended March 21

The railway earned £66,885 for the seven days ended March 21, showing a decrease from the previous period. Earnings were down despite the period’s activity, reflecting a weaker performance in the latest seven-day span.

Pirie and North West Feel Earth Tremor

An earth tremor was felt in Pirie West and Port Augusta yesterday around 1:30 pm. Crockery and plaster damaged in places while residents of Pirie reported beds shaking at Port Augusta and Pirie Hospital staff noted surprising but non alarming movement lasting a few seconds. The tremor extended from Kadina to Larree with several witnesses describing it like a heavy vehicle pass.

Pirie Kadina Larree Port Augusta Pirie Hospital

Tremor Shakes North West Cities With Panicked Dashes

An earthquake rattled Port Augusta for about thirty seconds, toppling feelings of fear as buildings swayed and residents flooded streets. Kadina felt a milder quake with rumbling beforehand, causing only minor damage to crockery and plaster.

Kekesomal Port Augusta Kadina

Tremor Felt Across Pirie West Parishes on Third Street

Residents reported a brief tremor at Pirie West near Third Street as houses shook momentarily. Neighbors recalled motion near the kitchen and foot of the house with no continuing sound or aftereffects. The tremor lasted about ten seconds and was felt differently by nearby families.

Third Street Virie Aly

Wheat options ease as Argentine shipments ease price fall

Grain markets moved lower amid light activity and Argentine shipments. Weather reports from Vagrrten noted rising futures while traders sold small lots. LivErpunk tone remained steady. Moisture in the winter wheat belt favored new crop with showers boosting Nebraska and Kansas conditions.

Adelane Hedew Gov. Nietioly de Sona

Marine disturbance on river reported Saturday

A boat found adrift on the river at 4 30 am Saturday and officers described a sudden disturbance of the water. The craft rocked violently for about 15 minutes while large ripples washed onto the eastern bank as the event was noted by observers.

Heavy rainfall halts landings at Point Archer

Cyclonic conditions over the extreme north and the Gulf of Carpentaria produced nearly 15 inches of rain at Point Archer in 24 hours, disrupting aviation as planes were unable to land.

Brisbane Gulf of Carpentaria Point Archer

Mackay Weather Halts North Race Meetings

Yesterday's readings showed a high of 85 and a low around 60 as Mackay faces boggy aerodrome conditions. With air travel disrupted, several days of poor weather are forecast, forcing cancellations of race meetings and most sports in the north.

Ing Mackay

Suburban Lead and Landen Metal Questions

Fragmentary OCR text describes lead items and prices, with mentions of a three month period and various figures such as £ 48 6/3. It references selections by a committee or group, and lists items like gold pins and open events, but the text is heavily garbled and includes several nonstandard terms and misread names.

Ajax Condition PICTURE OF HEALTH AT RANDWICK

Ajax looked a picture of health after morning exercise at Randwick Sydney. He was eating well and experts saw no sign of illness. Veterinary examination is planned during the week, part-owner Mr Thompson said, with future plans depending on results.

Sydney Ajax Randwick Thompson

McKay Identified in Auckland Lineup After Fire Death

G Gordon Robert McKay was positively identified by ten people in Auckland after being arrested at a boarding house. McKay is linked to a shack fire at Pike where a man named Shine’s remains were moved from his grave. Detectives probe McKay’s movements over five weeks, including time in the bush near Auckland Domain.

AU Land Auckland Gordon Robert McKay McKay Pike Bishop Patrick Henry Shine Shine Funers Ernie

Military Training Fatality Reported After Night Manoeuvres

A trainee identified as Frank Lars, 20, of Ascot Park, died at Ade aid Hospital following a night accident at Woodside Military Camp. He was attached to an army service convoy as a motorcycle dispatch rider when his motor cycle collided with a truck near Kyanne corner during a training exercise.

Adelaive Woodside Frank Lars Ascot Park Adeaide Lotus Kyanne Corner Bollisios

Mussolini Says Long Peace Needed for Europe

In a Rome speech marking the Fasci s party’s 20th anniversary Mussolini argued that a long peace was essential to rebuild Europe while warning that Italy would not back down on defending peace until its vital rights were recognized. He claimed Central Europe events were inevitable and hailed strong unity with Germany, urging readiness to defend interests in the Mediterranean. The address drew a large crowd, with enthusiastic reception from the Blackshirts.

Australian Associated Press Rome Lthough Europe Signor Mussolini Haiy Italy Esince Tunisia Dibouti Suez France Maly Mussolini

Hearty Message From Berlin to Mussolini

On the Fascist anniversary Herr Hitler sent a message to Signor Mussolini praising the two nations. He said Germany and Italy share ideals and will stand shoulder to shoulder against hatred and misunderstanding, aiming to ward off attempts to restrict aspirations and to preserve world peace.

Berlin Hitler Mussolini Italy Germany

Broken Hill Line Breaks In Transit to Melbourne

Fragmentary report indicates a disrupted rail line near Adelaide on a Sunday. The item notes trains bound for Australia and a possible diversion via Spencer Gulf to unload at Port Pirie, mentioning Mr Cameres and a shipbound route, though details are incomplete.

Adelaide Melbourne Aus Cameres Tralin Spencer Gulf St Pirie

Pirie Visitors and Local Updates Highlight Week

Arthur Cottrell a Presbyterian missionary from Korea will visit Pirie next weekend. Mr. C R Giles of Rapundi returns home after a stay in Pirie and is noted for Adelaide Cup wins with Sir Roseland. Giles stayed at the Royal Exchange Hotel. Mrs. Friegmann returns home to Piper Street after hospital care. J Krutschnitt, Mount Su Mines chair, travels via Pirie to Melbourne for mining meeting. Mr and Mrs Threadgold attend enthronement of Dr T McCabe as Bishop of Port Augusta. Fireman C R Thomas discharged from Pirie Hospital surgical ward. J J Madigan admitted to Pirie Hospital medical ward. Vernon DeDear remains in Pirie Hospital surgical ward. J McLean admitted to surgical ward. After two weeks, J Bott leaves Pirie Hospital bed.

Arthur Cottrell Korea Pirie C. R. Giles Rapundi Giles Sir Roseland Royal Exchange Hotel J. Krutschnitt Mount Su Mines Limited New Guinea Pirry Melbourne Kalgoorlie Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Vernon DeDear Cottell Street Pirie Hospital J. McLean Federation Roid

Bishop McCabe Enthroned at Peterborough Cathedral

In Peterborough the new Bishop of Port Augusta, Right Rev Dr McCabe, was enthroned at St Anacletus Pro Cathedral in a solemn ceremony led by Archbishop Simmonds of Hobart before about 2000 attendees. The Pontifical High Mass followed, with Bishop Fox of Wilcanms-Forbes presiding and Father B Bolton delivering the sermon. A Te Deum procession, choral works, and the Papal Bull reading marked the event, with many dignitaries and locals present and a large crowd traveling from surrounding towns.

Peterborough McCabe St. Anacletus’ Pro Port Augusta T. Fox Wilcanms-Forbes Father B. Bolton Brisbane Simmonds Cathe- See Deee von la Hache Mone Clune Fox Hed W. P. Kain Peking P. M. Molloy Georgetown M. Kin

Moonta Passengers Board Motorship for Port Adelaide

A list of travelers aboard the Moonta motor ship en route from Pirie to Port Adelaide includes Messrs. Longley Haddow Githert McArthur Walpole Wilkinson Crossley LeSnear Coy Waxman Richards Vick Keran O'Loughlin Jones Walt ers Sutherland Barbier McCarthy Mudd Clark Buckler Tonkin Sleden Kelly Simpson Enright McCoy Rodwell Evans Bire Aitchison Johnstone Longley Lamales Phillips Gunn Me Arthur Gong Walpole Richards Vick Hansen Jones Walters Holm Wood Schofield Bai Wier Wilson Warman Halliday Campbell Bentzen Ewers Sharp Long Tonkin Kelly Evans Forsyth Mogers Wiggins Anderson Anderson Finistin Richards Mansen Wilkison Holt Wotton Hone Mines Klaebset Burford Warford Seluultield Warman Tewksbury Kirk Bink Simpson Steer Gobtine Mcconnell joining at Pirie include Zubriniah Quin Creasy Weir.

ESUTY Moonta Pirie Uat T. . Longley A. Haddow A. J. Githert A.M. McArthur H. ‘Walpole L. W. Wilkinson E. B. Crossley R. LeSnear J. Coy S. Waxman Richards W. N. Vick J. Keran J O'Loughlin C.A. Jones A. J. Walters Sutherland E. A. Barbler J. McCarthy A. Mudd P. A. Clark G. Buckler A.H. Tonkin A. Sleden A. K. Kelly Simpson J. Enright J. McCoy R. Rodwell G. C. Evans A. J. Bire B. WH. Aitchison V. Johnstone Meldanies Longley T. R. Lamales G Phillips F. R. Gunn A. M. Me—Arthur HL Gong Hf .Walpole E. Richards W. R. Vick M. Hansen C Aj Jones AC J. Walters J. Holm. Wood Schofield EA. Bai Wier A. Wilson A. Warman Halliday W. Campbell K. Bentzen MI. Ewers Wo Sharp P. Long G. . Tonkin W. Evans Port Adelaide Zubriniah H. Quin M. Creasy I Weir

15 Years Savings Stolen From Narre Warren North Farm

Melbourne Sunday report says Joshua Edebohls, an elderly farmer, told Belgrave police three men robbed his hut on a back road at Narre Warren North. They took £6 in notes and a paper sugar bag half-filled with pennies, after one man held him during the raid. He had saved pennies for 15 years.

Melbourne Joshua Edebohls Belgrave Narre Warren North Edebohls

Crowd Welcomes Militia Home as Troops Leave Train

A train arrival draws cheering crowds as militia members depart. Families greet soldiers with embraces and flags, marking a homecoming framed by children waving and photographers capturing the moment. The scene reflects community pride and gratitude.

Pirie Men Bring Home Sports Cup Victory

In a long Sunday sight train the 10 militiamen returned to Pirke at 1130 p.m. Seven carriages carried 167 recruits who left Pirke for the camp and many came back by car. Recruits sang as the khaki figures arrived on Ellen street. Captain Yates said the company enjoyed camp and noted the tactical exercises lacked in the countryside.

Pirke Campere Adelaide Ellen Street Yates

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