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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 29, 1929

Page

1

Hubert Opperman at cycling carnival promotion

The cycling carnival features Hubert Opperman as a main attraction with exciting events including two-wheeled races and foot-and-hand displays. The program offers a host of attractions, a band, and a chance to support the Pine Relief Unemployment fund. Public attendance is encouraged for an entertaining evening.

Tegeil Ithe Jon Apel Hubnet Opperman Taralia's Qyomder Mateh Landiosp Sera Taecs Beck E. Whitshearp Brook Wate G. Willems Coe Monichez Brebision Pimwa She Tobie Sreins Opperman Actin Snouli

Infant’s body found amid foul play suspicions

In Adelaide on Thursday a baby’s body was found at Reedway Reserve Woodville after school hours. Woodville police arrested the discovery and sent the matter to the City Watchhouse. The infant’s condition and circumstances suggest foul play. Local authorities are investigating the cause and origin of the death.

Adelaide Os Her Cue Reiway Woodville Woodville Nolice Saint

COST OF LIVING. Food and Groceries in February

Commonwealth Statistician reports February 1929 price changes across states. All states show increases from last year with Western Australia highest at 40 percent and New South Wales at 25 percent. Tasmania 12 percent. Queensland 11 percent. The six capital cities average 41 percent, with the overall index up 80.5 percent from July 1924 to February 1929.

Ing Goguses New South Walaa Western Australia Oucunsland Queensland Vidloxis Smi South Anatislia Tr Dex Commadilies Sarge Jnly IPLG Grdalost South Wales South Wales,° 69.6 Percent, Fallowed In the, Order Trained Oy Oppeal Wnd Yvictoria Tasmania South Australia Western Australia Pebstuary Wetern Australia Joost Queenland Troon Hill and Loyest Pooweumbs

Sentral Methodist Young Men's Club Meeting Minutes

The meeting at the School Mall in Axaddin Privot heard reports on membership as well as officers including President Rev Norman Lage and Secretary Mr Taney. It was decided to split the club into two sections with a schedule for meetings from 7 to 9 and plans to align with the YMCA under board suggestions a leader and facilitator named Ari Simpann expected to guide the club.

YMCA Ehairmay Ari ‘Simpann

Banked on a wild prospect in the Uaki basked

A disjointed OCR led to a speculative piece about Bankia and Iaster events. Key figures include Josh McCaber as chief engineer and references to Exortion, Woomera, Lauralmond, and other named hurdles. The text describes a racing stake, contenders, and possible outcomes with many garbled phrases and unnamed places.

Josh McCaber Afondaye Bustera Akestron Nevere Zevon Woomera Orise Park Glentronic Epereue Viotaris Epersne Ton Tim Santa Melbomene Orange Park Hasdy Laurelmond Zion Hurdies Aden Sheppary Dana Dade Ulboy Shura Bas Carety sCoskina Vitoria Park Pernonacre Marca Huh Dale Paroadus Anton Prinng Metry Bel Antonello Vseill Deuxtistan Benjerod Paul Strange Wendaver Raasona Tallangatta

City council tenders case against Babcock and Wilcox

Sydney court today by majority granted a writ of prohibition to restrain Gates and Morgan detectives from further action against Babcock and Wilcox Limited. Magistrate fined £1000 and ordered repayment £10600 to the accuser. Acting Chief Justice noted money received by Silas Young Adel ing, but evidence failed to prove the firm’s involvement.

Sydney Gates Lzm Morgan Babcock and Wilcox, Limited Secret Commissions Patpasiy Aecam Chi Jace Silas Young Adeling Susie

Unclear historical notice from Adelaide market page

Fragmentary OCR shows mixed terms about poultry, farming items, weights, prices, and vendor notes. It mentions Adelaide Thursday, farmers rolls, hens, licenses, and various figures, but the text is garbled with misread words and broken phrases. No coherent event or persons can be reliably extracted.

Motordrome Fatality Sparks Coroner Warning

Melbourne coroner ruled the February Morardsome motor cycle crash that killed William Belt and George Leslie Gald Smith an accident. He urged spectators be protected with mechanical barriers and exclusion from dangerous areas, saying paid warnings were insufficient.

Melbourne Gndine Thar Willliam Belt George “Leslie Galdsmith

Last Train to Glenelg Advised for Adelaide Transit

The last Glenelg line train from South Terrace will run on Tuesday night at 11 30. Municipal Tramways Tenet will take over the five stop conversion to electric operation thereafter.

Adelaide Glenelg South Terrace Municital Tramways Tenet Sletrie Action

Table Tennis Association Annual Meeting Held in Pirie

The Table Tennis Association held its annual meeting at the YMG on a Tuesday evening. Chairman C. Tawhy presided, with secretary SK Baker reporting on the 1928 season showing 104 registered members and 42 labs not entered. Awards went to OLGA and Brest Ltd for cups, while leaders Lewes Arnold Young Browning filled roles as joint secretaries. Delegates invited for April 1st meeting.

Pirie Olga Amuoesetul Brest Hime L. Ral Shaliman Performa Math Poluns Ts Geille Young Lewes Ani Alg Arnald Ip Chapeman Messis Young Browning Telas SOA Tvaenilligs Noming Ions AP Clube Sesirgua Sale Semanise Nye Tarraamdt Ervids Pana Nd Nelng

Melbourne Racing Report Sparks Week's Weekend Hope

Unclear text from Saturday racing in Melbourne hints at purses and notable horses. Keywords include Thursday Rosen Tut Clyo and Bell, with references to events and standings lacking full details.

Melbourne Rosen BELL

Fragmentary Notice Yields Sparse Local Details

Partial OCR reading shows garbled text about a person named Mn Sseoret and a mention of holding some unit. No clear event, date, place, or organization is identifiable.

Non Furniture Sale At Colac Trades Hall

Fragmentary notice from Colac Trades Hall lists a sale of furniture and goods with unclear pricing. The readable text mentions a fine and a monetary amount, with references to a council or authority and a location in Colac. Readable names are scarce and the text is heavily garbled.

New Motor Liners to Sail Glasgow to Melbourne

Two modern passenger vessels built at a cost around £30,000 are planned for service from Glasgow to Melbourne in three weeks. The ships aim to match rival lines, with one carrier showcasing a high speed, fully equipped design and the other a more economical option.

Glasgow Melbourne Ivessti Shinpatty

Constables chase thieves at Austral Cafe street raid

A night-time raid at the Austral Cafe on Alexander Street ended with Steve Woolman, 22, arrested after fleeing with four trays of praysich. A second suspect escaped as Constable Rosey pursued him through the area.

Phillips Rosey Alexqinler Street Andronis Runhning Tina West Akong Alexander Stereet Stm Pads. Bros Fasterss Ewo Mediately Steve Woolman

Gassed in Tunnel Near Longwall Way

Adelaide report cites a hospital morning for a worker overcome by tunnel fumes in a ventilation tunnel. Condition described as not serious, though suffering from bile fumes exposure during railway tunnel work near Long Gall way.

Adelaide Thes Long Gall Way

Modernised Telephones Bring Temporary Handsets Back

Postal Department reports 100 temporary handsets issued this year as part of telephone service modernization. Forty devices were returned today, with soldiers among recipients. Work continues to implement the new flat-rate system and expand service nationwide.

Melbourne

Gambling phase of Australian life described by Sir Alfred Davies

Welsh visitor to Melbourne Sir Alfred Davies argues that Australia spends too much time on gambling and sport. He warns that excessive emphasis on these activities harms national progress and detracts from education and public life.

Rake Alfred Davies Melbourne Allred Welsh Department Board of Education University College of Wales A. Rabe

Melbourne readers debate racing and social costs

A Melbourne paper reports 37 race meetings in a day and questions the impact on money, religion, and social welfare. Debates on the economy, divorce, wills, and banker duties touch on gambling's effects, urging focus on essential living and community support.

Melbourne Australia Altorether Fa Alfred Tilts Act Shaw

Antarctic Winter Work Ends Amid Heavy Snow Removal

Describes long winter labor as crews clear barriers and haul fuel as holidays end. Eleanor Rolling, gas drums, coal, and gasoline last supplies described. snow removal vans and excavators moved material to safe, protected locations for final restoration. Weather and fatigue noted as workers renew energy for remaining tasks.

Russell Antarelle Apealiton Pusey Ae Companies Aviation Wien Tip Webber

Mawson Expedition Aims Antarctic Venture Next Summer

A fragment notes Mawson plans to begin Antarctic exploration next summer. After consult with the Admiralty, the expedition will depart from South Africa aboard the heavy ship Discovery to take advantage of prevailing ice and enable adaptable staff deployment.

Jane Dowelas Mawson Camualtine South Africa

Man Slaughter Charge In Melbourne Inquest

In Melbourne today at a coroner's inquest into the death of Harold McDonald in Buckingham Street Richmond on March 14, Mes Ethel McDonald testified that her husband had been drinking and chased her. John Dawson Fisher and two others intervened. Fisher fired three shots, fatally wounding McDonald. Fisher was committed for trial on a manslaughter charge with bail set at 200.

Melbourne Thirwlay Lowes Ethel McLion Thsrold- McDonald Buckingham Street Richmond John Dawson Bisher Bell

Seamen's Union Re-registration Refused

Federal Arbitration Court today refused the Seamen's Union of Australia re registration. The registrar found the union insufficiently organized and noted the rival association seeking registration had only about 1,233 members, far short of broader seafaring representation. The decision referenced deregistration in 1925 and commented on the need for stable leadership to encourage employer and worker cooperation in court actions.

Melbourne Rnsursaay Tuhe Federal —Arbitration Couet Us Seamen's Union of Australia Mmoniyrnalth -Steamshif Xing Upian Ohio Ate A. HG Stewart Ds Julsy Adiwradoa Court Australian ‘Seamen Rlyst-Union

Melbourne land salesmen arrested in alleged conspiracy

Police in Melbourne report interrogations of several alleged land salesmen. Wi Brpen and I Hall were arrested on a charge of conspiring with G. Mason and ACA. Finster accused of defrauding Jarman from Calze. Additional charges include vagrancy for William Richard Doc ovatt Vivian Walter Anderson Marks Clark Stanley Wells George Grant and Albert Hipane.

Melbourne Wi, Brpen I. Hall G. Mason ACA Finster Tor William Richard Docovatt Vivian Walter’ Anderson Marks Clark Stanley Wells George Grant Abert Hiapae

Premier hears deputation on private lease case

A deputation from the Shire Council waited on Premier Sir William McPherson to present its case regarding a private lease matter. The Premier indicated he would consider whether the proposal was truly in the government’s interest and invited further submissions.

Aveldogane Thareday Hodlay Sis Ict Gippeland Shire Coun Willim McPherson Saveelnz Syadien

Weather Update Delays and Saturday Departure Forecast

The Southern Cross reports that weather conditions were favorable today and that Southey Gress could depart for Widha on Saturday. The page notes Sydneyy on Thursday and mentions the planned leave date, with a weather update guiding travel plans.

Sydneyy

Holiday travel notes from a blurred news snippet

A partial, unclear OCR snippet notes holiday travel and transport themes. Mentions trains, motor travel, travel times, and resorts with a sense of seasonal movement. Contains disjointed fragments referencing holidays and schedule ideas without clear names or dates.

Feverish Report From Trontier Misses Clarity

Fragmentary note from Soviet desk cites fevered reports at Trontier with garbled figures. Local readers see confusion as 25view and OOPS terms appear, while the Northern region remains unsettled awaiting clearer details.

Trontier

Coaches Set To Face Tevowis Astogia In Easter Match

Saturday clash between the Monnay-Pirie Association and Tevowis Astogia is scheduled for four o'clock in the afternoon. Officials and players, including B. Dodd and W. Liger, prepare for a disciplined contest on the ground, aiming to showcase skill and teamwork.

Monnay-pirie Association Dimkel Y. ‘Étehor B. Dodd W. Liger Basson I John J. Sidd D Laube Parkers Sd Watoray A. Richters L. Weehlell S. Awan

Interassociation Match at Pirie Port City Cricket

Followed by a lean Porh Pirie Cerital Cricket Assy team briefing. Mion-Will opposes eleven from Broughtsen and Veet toe Sanhad AM otaaris. Pirie team leaves from Teles forder office at 9.20 airlock Ellen-dales. Wan-OOM, Plasuips and others listed with players Barnestock Randerson Watlis Aniolson Thompson Taylor keepers and more.

Pirie Senrras Association Baal ‘Avasy Sanhad Ellendales -v Wwanpeanan Wan- Oom Plasuips Azninda

Stoppage Hits United Services London Factory Shutdown

The Austin Motor Factory, employing about 11 000 workers, halted operations in April amid strike pressure and management disputes. Leaders addressed workers as tensions grew over wage and policy issues, with several named figures in attendance at the meeting.

United Services London Austin Motor Factory Ham Grantwood Yeni— Bfinn Juniare

Imalone Affair Review by United Service Leaders

Washington editorial notes a tense congressional session on naval matters. Officials cite a serious incident linked to a wristed ship, with statements about suspects and international links involving Canada and Britain. The report emphasizes ongoing investigations and safety concerns.

United Service Washington AL Britten Ratile House Representatives Naval Affais Coemlites United Canada Brit

Wale Impersonator Seized Under Disturbing Court Outburst

United Service reports a London arraignment where a woman, accused of contempt of court and falsifying entries in the marriage register at Brighton, burst into tears and epileptic-like distress as she was committed for trial. Police carried her from the courtroom amid the uproar.

United Service London Arielt Day Brighton Ziniost Biss

Motoring Fatality Near Menindie Kills Driver

A man named William Wellingths of Menindie died after a car collision three miles from Menindie yesterday afternoon. He and Edward Felt were in a light motor car en route to Wallicia when the vehicle struck a stone, rolled over, and righted itself. Wellingths suffered a crushed head while Felt was uninjured. Coroner RC Atkieson left for Menindie to conduct the inquest.

TWTL William Wellingths Sheares Ménindie Menindie Edward Wallicia Meninidie Wellingtom RC. Atkieson Gty Menindia

Port worker McKenzie critically injured after roadside find

Found by roadside on North Road four miles from Adelaide, porter Apchitield McKenzie of Queer Street Friewlville admitted with fractured skull. A motor bicycle nearby severely damaged. Unclear whether struck by another vehicle or fell from the machine. McKenzie aged 46 at Adelaide Hospital in critical condition.

Adelaide Apchitield McKenzie Adelaide Hospital Queer Street Frewville McKenzie Tain North Gawler

Shot at Bird Wounds Three in Ferntree Gully

A driver, questioned after a March 20 shooting near a tee, confessed to firing at a bird and inadvertently wounding Thomas Coffey III Miriam Cofter and Esther Patchett in Ferntree Gully. Investigations by residents and detectives followed.

Lbourne Thomas Coffey Miriam Cofter Esther Patchett Ferntree Gully Notor Waychiythe Nause

Letter to the Editor on county mood and committees

A fragmentary letter questions county mood and committee timing. It critiques regular nominations, ownership, and time spent at home, suggesting some hope for better times but offers unclear details and garbled phrasing. The piece appears as an editor letter with uncertain references to local politics and social conditions.

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