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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 29, 1938

Page

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Italy warns France against intervention in Spain

London reports a Rome communique warning Paris that French intervention in Spain could bring grave, unforeseen consequences and threaten European peace. Italy pledges to withdraw troops from Spain if France and Russia do likewise, while Britain seeks a long-range Anglo French policy.

Italy France Spain London Rome Europe Russia Home Sardinia Mary the Times Britain Msel Rapide Correspon

Wheat Markets Slip as UK Enquiry Persists

The report notes sustained wheat enquiry in the United Kingdom and a London trend suggesting prices will fall. Wall Street declines and U S rainfall across winter wheat areas dampen sentiment with futures easing and limited trading in Adelaide and Liverpool markets.

Adelaide United Kingdom Wall Street United States America

German Seaplane Starts 6000 Mile Buenos Aires Test

A German seaplane, carrying four crew, wireless gear, and two days of rations, took off at 2 yesterday from Westfalen seaplane carrier off the Devon coast to fly nonstop 6000 miles to Buenos Aires. Capt H W von Engel pilots the craft as German Airways chief Martin Hellwig seeks long range experience for North American service, aiming to reach parts of the South American coast. The current nonstop record is 6262 miles by Russians Gromoff Yumashev and Daniline from Moscow to San Jacinto California.

London Westfalen Devon Buenos Aires H.W. von Engel Martin Hellwig German Airways Gromoff Yumashev Daniline Moscow San Jacinto California

Bankers to Confer in Sydney on Banking Reform

A conference of bankers opens in Sydney to discuss proposed legislation based on the Banking Commission report chaired by Justice Napier. Federal Treasurer R G Casey will explain the government's proposals to chief executives of the Commonwealth Bank and senior trading bank officials. O L Isaachsen will represent the Bank of Adelaide. The government seeks expert views before acting on technical banking recommendations.

Sydney R. G. Casey Bankers Banking Commission Justice Napier Casey Commonwealth Bank O. L. Isaachsen Bank of Adelaide Commission

Temperature readings yesterday and early morning

The thermometer recorded a high of 81.5 and a low of 55.1 for the previous 24 hours ending at 8:30 am.

Labor rivals view Mr Lang as punch drunk pugilist

Sydney Monday reports the Stevens Government’s return to power with likely Labor losses. The Labor Daily notes Lang remains an asset to opponents while caucus faces repercussions. Stevens enters a third term amid tension with Lang, a former Labor foe.

MR. Lang Sydney Stevens Granville Labor Labor Party

Pirie Master Butchers Back Meat Inspection Move

At a meeting of the Pirie Master Butchers Association the group resolved to pay one half the cost of inspecting meat at slaughter houses. It says the measure will protect the town's health and is a step in the right direction.

Pirie Master Butchers Master Butchers’ Association Pirie Master Butchers’ Association

Pilot Unhurt After Plane Crashes At Pageant

Wilut Dan Collins escaped serious injury when his plane crashed at the aerodrome during yesterday afternoon’s pageant. The craft, performing standard aerobatics, nosedived after his Rougles blocked his view, wheel struck ground, wing collapsed and fuselage crushed.

Broken Hill Wilut Dan Collins Collins

Pay and Hours In Carting Broadcast Work Heard In Court

In the Industrial Court hearing on an application by country broadcarters for an award a witness described pay and hours. Pirie a bearer of 3 15 weekly wages worked from 7 am to 6 pm or 5 am to 6 pm Saturdays traveling about 25 miles serving 135 to 180 customers daily and earning about 5 pounds weekly. Albert Henry Sandy a broadcaster for 11 1/2 years earned 2 15 weekly with 50 working hours. He averaged 150 to 155 customers daily and noted dust in summer and muddy streets in winter making work harder than city conditions. He received a fortnightly leave with full pay.

Adelaide Kelly Pirie Council Albert Henry Sandy Kitchener Street Peterborough

Rare Road Accident In Adelaide Leaves Man Injured

Charles Waters of Bucknall road Glanville sustained concussion and head and back injuries in an unusual collision at Glanville. Riding from Port Adelaide, his bicycle hit the rear of a motor cycle at the foot of Thornton Bridge after both slowed. He was treated at Port Adelaide Casualty Hospital then Adelaide Hospital.

Adelaide Charles Waters Bucknall Road Glanville Port Adelaide Thornton Waters

Labor Plan to Finance Defence via Commonwealth Bank Credit

Federal Labor will back the governments defence programme but seeks to finance it through the Commonwealth Bank supplying credits and earning interest. Mr Holloway argues the bank can save taxpayers from extra taxation by funding defence rather than private banks. The PM questions Labour’s credit condition, while Britain influenced anti aircraft preparations show rapid armament in Australia.

Melbourne Commonwealth Bank Trades Holloway MUI ALP Federal Austra Labor Australia Britain Lonsdon Maribyrnong TLAAF Lyons Hollo Jared Labor Party Unite

New Zealand Rail Disaster Faces Suspected Deliberate Interference

Mr Mackley general manager reports two earlier deliberate interferences near the Wan ganui scene within 12 months. He notes the engine and carriages were in order and staff and residents aided the injured. The crash near Taumaranui leaves the death toll the worst since 1933 with about 30 injured.

Mackley Wanganui F&a Taumaranui

Cabinet aims to win union cooperation for defence policy

Canberra reports Prime Minister J A Lyons told a Sydney cabinet meeting on April T that ministers would discuss methods to secure the cooperation of organised labor in the national defence policy. The government seeks labor support for defence efforts.

Canberra J. A. Lyons Sydney

NO PANIC AMONG CZECHS INVADED FIGHT IF NEEDED

Prague reports from the Recorder Special Cables quote President Hodza and Prime Minister Hodza stating Czechs are pacific but prepared to defend if invaded. Negotiations with Sudeten German deputy Kundt reportedly aim to settle German minority claims in Czecho Slovakia. Dr Hodza plans a national broadcast on foreign and domestic issues.

London Keys Wikia Suniay Chronicle Rvlin-Slivaki Prague Ir. Hodge Herr Kundt

Pirie School staff changes and local notices

Mr and Mrs H Hirschberg aboard the German steamer Airschberg are Berlin based. Miss M E G Bundey becomes infant mistress at Pirie School and Miss Fitzgerald succeeds her there. Miss E Howard appointed chief assistant at Pirie School. Ed head teacher at Port Augusta Higher Primary and Miss N Hartnett assistant at Crystal Brook Higher Primary. Mr G C Leaker of Pirie Local Court begins annual leave, with Mr H Dicker from Adelaide relieving. Miss J Smith of The Terrace ill but improving.

H. Hirschberg Airschberg Berlin M. E.G. Bundey Pirie School LeFevre Peninsula Central M. Fitzgerald Miss Bundey Pirie E. Howard Port Augusta N. Hartnett Crystal Brook G. C. Leaker H. Dicker Adelaide J. Smith Terrace

No Hurry If Ministry Has To Be Changed

In absence of a Parliament meeting the law allows time for administration changes after a general election. Sir Herbert Hudd could keep Public Works for three months though he left Parliament from the election date. An Attorney General may not be an MP, as in SA in 1950s. Developments depend on late week results. few electors attended Gumeracha polls today as no party majority emerged.

Labor Daily Stevens Premer United Australia Party Lang Adership Arliels Lama Labor Mreelor Fineance Aeey Slovens Teures Hy Vis Viv Adelaide Herbert Hudd South Australia J. RB Gumeracha R. Hunter

The Alternatives for Butler in LCP Leadership

Butler faces possible reappointment as LCP leader with options to return his government commission or make individual appointments. A general cabinet reshuffle usually follows a full ministry resignation. Salaries are paid from election day March 19 and defeated members from March 18, with potential Independent government implications.

Butler LCP Sears Hyder Seale Sage

Tragic Week in New Zealand Ends With Nine Deaths

In Auckland a deadly series of accidents ends nine lives after an excursion train wreck. Across the region cars motorcycles and bicycles were involved in crashes and drownings also claimed victims in a somber week.

Auckland New Zealand

Bagot Defeated in Southern District Legislative Council Race

Votes counted tonight show Mr. Cowan of L.C.P. defeating Mr. Bagot and securing the second seat. He will serve with Mr. Halle day, an Independent, as his colleague in the Legislative Council Southern District.

Adelaide Legislative Council Cowan L.C.P Bagot Mr. Halleday

Edwards Signals Intent To Stand At Next Elections

Mr A S Edwards ALP offered congratulations and said he would stand at the next elections.

A. S. Edwards ALP

Northern District Poll Deliberations Begin After Long Count

The returning officer for Northern Division of the Legislative Council merges with the counting of absent votes from the recent poll. Northern District covers Eyre Peninsula and a wide area. Counting starts at 9.45 pm as officials work to declare results.

Miro. Cavefury SOL Mivision Legislative Council Pemtal Ast Voles Eaat Tustriet Eyre Peninsula Sofar

Runaway Car Fatality: Mrs Warmby Dies After Jump

Mrs. C. J. Warmby aged 80 of Wellington Terrace Fullarton Estate died in a private hospital from head injuries after jumping from a runaway car on Glen Osmond Road near the tram terminus. She was in the car while her daughter, the driver, shopped. the vehicle rolled downhill and she leapt out as it gained speed. The car later struck a post but suffered little damage.

Adelaide J. Warmby Wellington Terrace Fullarton Estate Glen Osmond Road Yester

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