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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 28, 1938

Page

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Stevens Cabinet Returned in New South Wales Election

The Stevens Government wins a strong victory in New South Wales clearing a 60 to 30 majority in a 90 seat parliament. Earlie stances show United Australia Party and Labor Party leadership with minor gains and several seats undecided.

Stevens New South Wales Sydney Shand Hornsby Me. Lethbridge Carawa Wan Australia Lang Labor Eathpaten Rev Heffron Lisit “Rebety Traites Unians Labor Party Mrr Braxner Marty MIT Lyons Prine Vistors Getman Wealth New Souths

Transcontinental Train Passengers Through Pirie

Notable travelers arriving or passing through Pirie on the transcontinental line from Kalgoorlie include H. P. Gilbert and L. Reeves, goldfields master butchers on a buying trip, Mrs. Catherine Fogarty a local resident, Mrs. W. Sexton of The Terrace, and A. A. Wilson government whip in WA. Also noted were H. R. Bowes returning from Western Australia, Commissioner R. Henry Salvation Army head, J. Dunn of Balmoral, and A. Tuohy of Telowie Creek admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward.

Pirseesterday Kalgoorlie Messrs H. P. Gilbert Reeves Goldfields Catherine Fogarty W. Sexton A. A Wilson Western Australian Legislative Assembly Pirie Western Australia H.R. Bowes Adelaide R. Henry The Salvation Army W. H J. Dunn Balmoral A. Tuohy Telowie Creek Pirie Hospital

Billycart tragedy kills boy in Glebe road crash

A runaway four wheel billycart, steered by a rope, sped under a moving lorry at Glebe. Raymond Marchant aged 11 died from skull and thigh fractures and chest injuries. Michael Alexander 8 and Ronald Carter 6, both of Glebe, sustained head and body injuries.

Sydney Glebe Michael Alexander Ronald Carter Marchant

Man's Leg Severed At Ethelton Station

Adelaide report of William John Mitchell a 57 year old returned sober resident of John Street Dav ington whose right leg was severed below the knee after slipping between a platform and a moving train at Ethelton Railway Station around 7 30 last night. He remained conscious and talked with police and railway officials until medical aid arrived.

Adelaide Wiliam John Mitchell John Street Davington Ethelton Mitchell

Fearful Injuries After Dual Car Collision Near Rutherglen

Three people were killed and ten injured in a head on crash between a private car and a service car ten miles from Rutherglen. The weatherby and Cantrell families are among the hurt with several passengers named from Melbourne Springvale Kerang Yarrawonga and other towns.

Melbourne Rutherglen Shergold Miss Cuttin Springvale Miss Cook Kerang Joseph Campbell Yarrawonga

Untitled War Injury Report From Port Adohante In Ailing Veteran

An injured former serviceman, part of a healing episode, suffered extensive abrasions after an extraordinary escape. The incident involved a man named Millett and included medical treatment at a pallies station and hospital care in Miloile Hospi al. A constable and Plain Cluthws-constably Tirsehausen accompanied the veteran during the event.

Millett Mitchell Tirsehausen Port Adohante

Councillors Voice Bitter Remark At Council Meeting

The Broken Hill Council session became tense when AMV K Huckell claimed he heard town clerk Crowley told an official to relay information to him. He said if true he resented the action and warned the upcoming question would be unpleasant.

Ewe Broken Hill Amv. K. Huckell

Aldermen clash over access to council information

The town discussion centers on information access, with Ald. Huckell and Mr Day trading accusations about who should handle complaints. Mr Crowley defends openness while Mr Isaacs and the Federated Entsinedrivers and Pipe men’s Association tie the thread to a broader dispute over press access and official information channels.

Mr. Huckell Tsay Day Federated Entsinedrivers and Pipemen’s Association Boy Mr. Day

Straw Houses Built From Compressed Straw For Railways

South Australian farmers burn stubble as straw houses emerge for Commonwealth Railway in Pirie South yards. Two rental tiers are offered, 21/6 and 22/3 weekly plus water and sanitation. Houses boast four rooms with bathroom, laundry, and verandahs, using compressed straw plates fire and vermin treated at Freeling factory.

Commonwealth Railway Pirie South N. J. O. Makin Commonwealth Freeling

Strathaird Quarantined After Fatal Smallpox Case

Fiji cruise cancelled amid a fatal smallpox case on the Strathaird. Five women, three men, and a child were quarantined at Torrens Island for 10 to 14 days. Nearly 1,000 Australian bookings to FY canceled with refunds. List of quarantined and landed travelers naming several individuals and towns.

Adelaide Strathaird Torrens Island Sydney Australia Rerrens Island

Clouston and Ricketts Fly London to New Zealand Return

Viators Clouston and Ricketts arrived at Croydon at 5 41 pm after a 10 day 3 hour 36 minute round trip to New Zealand. Listed passengers include Mrs M Markwell and Miss M E Markwell of North Adelaide, Mrs J Stanley Murrey and Miss Juan Stanley Murray of Tusmore Park, plus Mr WH Turner of King's Park and others from London.

Viators Clouston and Ricketts Croydon New Zealand M. Markwell M. E. Markwell North Adelaide J. Stanley Murrey Juan Stanley Murray Tusmore Park WH. ‘Turner King’s Park J. Baird London Hewland

Stott asserts independence to govern for Ridley vote

At Waikerie the Ridley district declaration saw Mr Stott Ind claim an independent government is desirable and inevitable if independents back a Liberal led government. He warns independents that supporting Labour would mirror Victoria’s position and deprive Labor of input into the program.

Adelaide Waikerie Ridley Stott Labor Victoria

Weather highs and political sentiment mix in brief note

Yesterday's high reached 87.5 with a 24 hour minimum of 61 by 8 30 am. Saturday logged a 92.3 by 8 30 am. A political line shows 5 percent Ne believes no member of the Independent Campaign Committee would betray the pleviors by backing a Liberal Party government.

Cam- Paien

Liberal-Country party meets to decide leadership future

A Liberal-Country party meeting is scheduled for Monday to assess the post election situation. Rumors say Butler may be reappointed leader if cabinet support remains, with independents likely backing Liberal Innings. The session will also consider appointing a new policing secretary to replace defeated Chenelg member Anthony.

Liberal-Country Party Butler Plice Anthones Chenelg Ine

Water mains planned to boost Risdon Park and Pirie South

Risdon Park and Pirie South will gain new water mains with pipes laid along Three Chain Balmoral Senate roads and The Terrace extending to Kingston Road. The changes will affect Broadway Road Moppett Road and Wan to Cairns, with crews sent from Port Adelaide and labor bureau arrangements noted.

Risdon Park Pirie South Martin Pirie Kingston Road Senate Road Outer Harbor Terrace Moppett Road Adelaide Broadway Road Cairns Port Adelaide Labor Bureau

Six Die In New Zealand Rail Crash Near Ratana

An excursion train from Wellington to New Plymouth derailed two miles from Ratana near Wanganui. Six people were killed and about 20 injured as carriages plunged into a bank. Rescue work was hampered by rough terrain and a deep cutting. Identified dead include Peggy Tullock and W Quinton of Wellington. Several Wellington residents were among the injured with varying conditions. The derailment followed a bend. the engine overturned on its side and the second carriage was smashed beyond recognition. Dr Barnicoat assisted on site before other medical staff arrived.

Auckland Wellington New Plymouth Ratana Wanganui Edward Percival Ken Miller It Express Else Battison Miss Watt Puhiatua Mr. Handford Mrs. Carlyle Fai F. Page Laura McKenzie Mr. Gardiner J. Squire Barnicoat Ian

Great Day of Salvation Army Visit at Pirie

Commissioner Henry, with 45 years of Salvation Army leadership, visited Pirie in 1922 amid early opposition and efforts for international unity. The event highlighted the corps’ ties with New Zealand missions and noted Heary’s long service.

Robert C. Heary Pirie Salvation Army Corps The Henry New Zealand Bn Be Aero Etre Isan W. Richards

Day of Test Interview Highlights Pirie Support

In an interview last night Commissimmer spoke of the hearty welcome from the people of Pirie and the mayor as he gratefully uses The Recorder columns to thank readers for support of the Salvation Army. He stresses spiritual values and continued town success.

Simmer Pirie Recorder Salvation Army

Wrecker Suspected After Train Derailment Near Wanganui

Police probe suggests a derailed excursion train near Wanganui was caused by rails interfered with twice in the past year. Railway officials note the recurring tampering at the derailment site as investigators review potential sabotage.

Auckland, Sey Wanganui

Moonta Gulf Trip Attracts Sixty Nine Tourists From Port Adelaide

Sixty nine tourists left Port Adelaide on the motorship Moonta for gulf ports on Saturday evening. The vessel is due Pirie this morning with a long list of passengers including A H Brown M Burford J S Bauer P D Kennedy Sinfield Jeffery J F Loney F Warren F Mills J I M Watson A Burnside T Phelps R H Davies G W Daysidge J W Hunt A Walton J Bennett L L Mase Mesdames W J Cowan H Mitchell J Harris G C Bolton V Tiver A Evans A Burt Maythorpe H Reynolds EB West L E Lloyd J M Gower Sen J M Gower Jun H Clark F Warren J D M Watson J Tremaine Jun K Williams A Burnside F Lower Miss M J Balfour E Coleman B Hankey A E Saunders B Rees G Leditschke N Wilson E Workman D Crabbe L C Feirelough T H Kuchel G A Evans F OLeary K OLeary Adams M Halliday L Griffen J Wilson J Woolfitt F E Heinrich B M Oliver D Williams Uncle and R Baird. Mesdames D Keats and W Hughes will embark at Pirie this afternoon.

SXTY Port Adelaide Moonta Gulf Ports Pirie A. H. Brown M. Burford J. S . Bauer P. D. Kennedy Sinfield Jeffery J. F. Loney F. Warren F. Mills J. I. M. Watson A. Burnside T. Phelps R. H. Davies G. W. Days

Labor pre selection topic to dominate country conference

Discussions surge over Labor Party pre selection as debate on candidate pluralities and preferences returns to the agenda of the Country Labor Conference in Burra on Good Friday. Four resolutions on pre selection reflect divergent views across country centres.

Adelaide State Labor Party Labor Ooo

Fatal Fall From Lorry Near Renmark

A person named Barmera Sally died after a fatal fall from a lorry between Renmark 3 and 2. A passing car reported the incident and the driver witnessed the accident. The exact location and circumstances are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.

Barmera Sally Renmark Ion

Also Mentioned on This Page

United Australia Party United Country Party Labor Party Industrial Labor Woolivia Lala Babar Geauville Veck Mix Bown Bob Jarketh Leamore Bhutan Wits Raymond Marchant W. J. Pimlott Ltd Mary-Elie Street Weatherby MR. B. 5 B. Stevens N.S.W M. ¥. Bruxner Country Party J. T. Lang Ald Huckell du Addermin Mp. Crowley Bay Bray Fiji C. Fletcher Snowtown F. W. Cornell E. R. Cornell J. J. Cornell Mount Lofty D. $. Gollins A. E. Dean King Menangle Clouston Home MR. Stott Assembly House of Assembly Thse Oli Assembly Wert Angie—xRudall HJ. Burnside axAbbott Burra xMcDonald A.D. Eyre xChristian A. Gumneracha xPlayford Light—xCutler R. L.itecham xDunks Weastle Stenkins G. F. Opkaparingu xShannon J. H. Prospect Whittle E. G Mucky River xLyons J. A. Stanley xMelrose A. J. Torrens xJeffries S. Wyoung xNicholls R. D Alexander—xConnor G. Uaftey MacGinneray W. Finders Xtraigie Jonels—Fisk, Woodwood—Slingworth G. W. Gouger xRobinson A.W. Mountjambler Fletcher J. Ridley xStott T. G. Stirling Dunn H.C. ‘Thebarton—Langdon J. Unley McLeay J. Victoria—Smith J. D. Yorke Peninsula X Davies D. M.S Frome—o'Halloran M. A. Gawler Duncan L. S. Hindmarsh xMcInnes J. Norwood Nicals F. K. Port Adelaide xStephens J. E Port Pirie xLacey A. Wsemaphore xThompson A. V. Stuart xRiches L. G. Wallaroo sRichards xBardolph, Murray—McKenzie Pirie Suburbs Peggy Tullock P. Clarke Shannon Sissy Dutton Says Organisation Works For Mesaames D. Keats Ww. Hughes
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