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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
1
The text outlines May Day observances in Pirie with discussions of labor celebrations and the drive to address systemic capitalism. It cites a September 28, 1854 declaration on emancipation of the working class, emphasizing economic dependence, exploitation, and the need for international worker solidarity across nations.
May Day celebrations in Sydney featured a worker procession in Hyde Park with torchlight elements and speeches. Trade unions and labor delegates addressed crowds as participants moved through the area amid reports of halted trades and security arrangements.
European authorities warn of potential May Day disturbances as police in Paris Moscow and other cities report tightened security. Foreign nationals are believed targeted and security measures include military aircraft over Paris and new electronic surveillance.
In Berlin on Tuesday a clash occurred between Communists and opponents. About one thousand Communists were ordered to disperse and refused. Police then fired, wounding 42. Several arrests followed.
A May Day in Tokyo reports a parade of around 20 000 people with strict orders to refrain from waiting crowds. Police halted a speaker in Shiba Park as workers and students gathered, banners flew, and about 3 000 labor mothers joined the procession led by Bunji Irometier.
In Melbourne on Wednesday, building trades unions reported orders for bricks and builder requirements were canceled as workers poised for possible action. A meeting between Chamber of Manufactures and the A O T U, chaired by Lord Mayor Somerline Lurxton, adjourned without a decisive settlement. Proceedings remained harmonious with hope for a quick resolution.
Garpenter, Melbourne, reports an assault as Wille walking through an area near the Tedes Mall lonigil Mr. 28, a member of the Garpen ters’ Unfor, was attacked. Monson was knocked down and kicked badly, suffering head injuries and other wounds.
A romance tale unfolds in the Quarter Sessions as Ray Bibby appeals after a woman, believed to have led a life of vice, seeks release. The judge notes her exemplary past yet sentences her to seven weeks, with time served four days. Russell acts as best man and Constable Cline offers to give the bride away as she departs the court.
The South Australian Labor Party delegation returned to Adelaide after urging the Renhill to Port Angula railway and the suspension of certain clauses under the development and immigration agreement to prevent work seekers from Australia. The minister replied that proposals would be favorably considered after consultation with the department. Mr Hill said the delegation would meet R L Butler on Friday morning to present the position.
Distressed British miners and the Lord Mayor's Relief Fund feature in reports from London and Kyoto. Demonstrations over unemployment and relief needs sparked arrests of several individuals amid a government response and calls for farm aid.
A terse Brisbane style report notes disruptions in South Australia due to a plan involving the Electrolytic Zinc Company. It states that about 8,000 tons of zinc may be sent from Sydney to Tasmania for temperance purposes, altering ship routes to Port Pirie and delaying copper shipments. The piece mentions Premier Bullen and authorities seeking information, with rail links to South Australia affected.
Adelaide police remand McLaren alias Andersyn to May for awaiting legal action after arrest on a provisional warrant for publishing a false document in Sydney. He was a passenger on the steamship Beltane bound for Ensluid, with ties to the New South Wales Laning Pulling Company, and had been in harbor several days.
Melbourne University leaders urged the council to raise funding by 10000 with allocations including 2500 for a paid vice chancellor and 1600 for a chair of architecture. They argued the university needed higher pay and salaries, while the Premier said he would consider the request and had his own figures on the council’s finances.
A tyre burst caused a car to overturn on the Ben_dap road near Bairnsdale injuring nine people. Names include George Robert Baird with concussion, Isobel Jallace with facial injuries, Charley Cowrtney with a fractured shoulder, Doris Haase with concussion, Councillor Fo Kyle with a fractured arm and concussion, Mrs Kyle with concussion, Mrs Musgrave with a shoulder injury, Miss Hotiman with shock.
Medbourne residents report a deadly incident as a water sheen contaminated by cyanide from a nearby factory poisoned gutters. Twenty four people died immediately and sixty more were destroyed or evacuated. Investigations focus on Bronswick Hey and Witte as authorities trace the source of the toxin.
Mr J Scullin states Australian sentiment favors the Commonwealth Coat of Arms as a symbol beyond official description. He notes the Canberra arms feature a gum tree and a Republican figure, arguing the design should reflect national identity. Critics say the coat was imported and should be redesigned to better represent Australia.
A coastal town event at Pirie featured a long waterfront luncheon and a cricket match resumed after lunch. Notables toasted the occasion while shipowners and workers celebrated with speeches and a display of local enthusiasm, as captains and officials observed the celebrations. The day closed with modest prizes and a festive crowd.
Race card and results from Warrnambool Melbourne include detailed outcomes: Pony Rage won at five furlongs with Odds 3 to 2 as Annee, Mungo, and other runners competed. Morogoo and Gaynedah among challengers. Hurdle race won by Gash King with Plying Handicap showing Luran Bay and Enhingan among top finishers.
Awkward notes from Balaklava reveal a midweek racing card with several events including a hurdles and a jumper division. Scattered results and odd spellings suggest a brief, incomplete report on attendances, divisions, and dividends with limited clarity of horses and riders.
A Sydney joint statement from Squadrons Leader Kingsford-Smith and Flight-Lieut Ulm says they answered all criticisms and innuendos. They explain delay was due to plans for a punitive mission and fear it could prejudice them. They mourn Keith and Bobby Hitchcock and condemn rescue efforts abroad. They note Southend Cross conditioning may delay for a flight to England until June.
Captain Harry Lyons navigator of the Mighty of the Southern announced plans for a trans Atlantic flight from New York to London in July. He will fly from Los Angeles to New York then to London and return with companions Mrs. Keith Miller of Australia and Captain W Lancaster of Nottingham England.
Police hear testimony in a case concerning the death of Wilfiana Mas terton. Witnesses allege arsenic was present in a large quantity and found in her home. Details point to domestic trouble and possible involvement of Mastertons.
Mr H W Gepp, chairman of the Development and Migration Commission, urged a comprehensive survey of Australia to obtain accurate information on the Commonwealth’s configuration, watercourses, bores, wells, roads, railways, and timbered areas. He warned that current knowledge would be deplorable against an invading force and noted surveys had covered only about 45 percent of the nation.
A London dispatch notes growing female participation in the election as parties court women voters. Reports claim Lib and Conservative appeals intensify amid uncertainty over government action on labor and social reforms, with portraits of Lloyd George used in Conservative ads. The Labour stance emphasizes action against unfriendlier employers and opposes revolution.
A damaged text fragment reports deaths of Chinese prisoners and a coroner inquiry. It mentions execution or waiting for confirmation, alleged plots, and criticism of the government. Names and clear details are garbled, yielding a fragmented but tense description of a deadly prison incident.
The high court recounts a dacoit clash where two assailants were slain and two wounded. Survivors held a conference and plotted silence before Vietam and Bahari were captured by police and sentenced to death. Nearby sparrows vanish in Falnste North Scotland rumors.
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