01 May 1939
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1939
Page
1
A Brisbane report recalls a man attempting to steal and fly an aeroplane at Archerfield Aerodrome. Engine stalled during taxiing and the joystick jammed, preventing a safe takeoff. The intruder claimed he could have flown if airborne and planned a landing at Ipswich. Native searches, missing pilot Edwards, and coastal voyage details are noted.
Sundus Darwix reports pilot Hoy Edwards and crew arriving at Howard Beach for a casual seaside stop. Food was exchanged as Edwards touched down, drawing local curiosity and photographed moments from the day.
NSW Lang opposition from 15 members prompts Labor central executive to back Lang with a confidence vote. Branches plan special meetings to assess Cabill and Carlson, while the party renews organizing drive and reserves steps for the Federal conference in Canberra.
London reports scan Japan's stance on the anti aggression pact and possible Axis alignment. Discussions with Mikhail Maisky and embassies in Europe shape an inner cabinet debate. Official sources show growing opposition to a definite Rome Berlin Axis alignment and a forthcoming conference with Italo German ambassadors.
London reports Sunday bathing costumes for 1939 will be longer and more elaborate, reflecting an Edwardian revival trend. Designers expect outfits to echo grandma’s day with a subtle nod to earlier elegant styles while maintaining modern modesty.
Labor nominations for the Pirie town council plebiscite in June remain open for the North Ward vacancy. Returning officer G H Sharpe could not disclose candidate names after a meeting of the Pirie Electorate Committee. An officer said another meeting would occur in a week. ads in The Recorder invite North Ward nominees. Labor will contest mayor, two aldermanic seats, and West and North Wards. South Ward nominations not invited. Two names were received for the mayoral race between Alderman J H Reid and W L Threadgold.
A blaze in Bangalow gutted four buildings on the main street causing about £20,000 damage. The fire drew 9 firemen and a two bucket brigades from nearby areas as alarms drew residents and theatre-goers to assist. Det Gilmore and the Sydney arson squad were to investigate, suspected arson.
Yesterday's maximum reached 73.8 degrees with the 24 hour minimum ending at 6 30 am Saturday. The Saturday high was 74.1 degrees with a low at 8 30 am of 55 degrees.
London dispatch notes Romania’s unity while stressing its 29 million population with 5 million minorities including Germans Jews Hungarians and Bulgars. It claims 600000 Germans organized on a Nazi model and asserts Jews number about 1 million monopolising capital resources, with mild treatment amid prior anti-Semitic policies causing economic strain.
On a Sunday in Sydney a farm owner reports a man vanished from a property after a caretaker detected no milking activity and informed the owner. Police search for the man tied to a broader disappearance case. The man had been employed about a month, and nothing in the room suggested a reason for departure.
Ottawa reports tension remains despite Hitler speech as Canada prepares for the King and Queen's visit next month. Celebrations will span Quebec to Vancouver with royal seating for days before the return trip. Mackenzie King to accompany Them into the United States for the New York Fair with President Roosevelt. A public clash erupts between Prime Minister King and Ontario Premier Hepburn over publicity and reconciliation prospects.
In Wayville South Australia a dispute at the trotting club grandstand led to a split among bookmakers. One operator refused to stop as others barred multiple members from operating in the grandstand, prompting tensions and staging of checks.
Forty seven passengers sail on the motorship Moonta from Port Adelaide with a list of tourists including Dr. R A Isenstein and RS Gregory among others. The vessel will reach Pirie early this morning with several families and Misses among the party. Mr and Mrs A Millington plan to join the party at Pirie this afternoon.
Prices remained firm in the Adelaide wheat market with old crop at 2/1 Sunhel and new at 23, as traders held on to supplies. A parcel of 241 tons Western Australian wheat for early May shipment was reported at £13 a quarter, while adverse US weather in Kansas and Nebraska pushed Chicago options higher. Liverpool opened up but faded on hedge selling and Argentine competition. Chicago closed firm on scarce contract grades.
Mrs. Chambers of Alexander street is unable to leave home due to ill health. At Pirie Hospital J T O Neill injures his left leg after stepping into a hole. S A Railways worker transferred to Adelaide. A D Jeffrey bruises his back at Quoin and returns home. J J Black admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward. Mrs G R Hundley an inmate at Pirie Hospital after a knee injury. Roy and Lionel Bairstow holidaying in Adelaide with Mrs P Bald. Inmates Ron Bond and Ewen Lock discharged from Pirie Hospital. Sir George Murray informed of King’s gifting KCMG to Sir Malcolm Barclay-Harvey as Governor of South Australia. A congratulatory message from the Lieutenant-Governor follows.
London metal quotas listed with spot and forward prices for Lead Soft and Lead forward, Silver Standard cash and forward, Gold Fine open market. Prices shown in pounds per ton or ounce, with small monthly/three month adjustments noted. UK market rates reflect minor gains and steadies in spot and forward quotes.
Adelaide Sunday Mr. E. (fed) Andrews from Tandoru Station near Broken Hill has been in the country for 38 years and is now 7. He started as a station hand on Redan Station at £1 a week, then took up 1600 acres at Stephens Creek, expanded to 1060 acres, and after lease changes and acts, bought adjoining properties. He now owns 99000 acres in North ose country with a lucerne property at Gladstone, and has a family with two sons on properties near Tandora and another at Gladstone.
The Rev AE Vogt speaking at Central Methods in Mignon discusses church value for youth and community. He argues ignorance of church functions fuels decline, urges revival of core gospel, and defends church as essential for moral life amid political tumult. The piece links comments to Hitler, Roosevelt, and public discourse in London and New York Times commentary.
Disjointed notes discuss Tunisia's supposed wartime readiness and a proposed Domination stance amid disarray. Mentions Albanian coup hints, Arab refugees, and unrest with reports of air raids and evacuations. Also includes Western Australia rail passenger figures and garbled references to Tripoli and Italian actions.
New York reporters note no U S reaction to Hitler s speech but editorials show mixed views. Some see hope in his claim to abhor bloodshed while others warn he aims to build an empire and threaten peace. European press comments stress uneasy outlooks and distrust of any German assurances.
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