02 May 1936
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 02, 1936
Page
1
Local traders oppose weekend excursion trains fearing loss of Pirie shoppers and football fans. They urge promoting Pirie attractions to keep residents and visitors local, while theatre managers warn cheap city trips could drain weekend entertainment demand.
Monsignor J G O Rourke spoke against limiting country centres and against promises to move Pirie Lulk to the city. He cited Ireland where fast buses pull people to Dublin for dancing, urging conservation of football and amusements in smaller towns and opposing the centenary special excursion.
Adelaide reports that 60 men begin organizing materials for the Redhill Pirie segment on May 18 as part of the Redhill Port Augusta railway project. Peak labor will reach 250 workers with deliveries of equipment from Melbourne, including motor lorries, excavators, ploughs, and pumps, to support a large camp and early work phases.
In Abyssinia, Gen Graziani reports Italian troops on the southern front have broken the Sasabandi Bullaheh line at bayonet point. Hallas forces from Lakes Truna seized Debretabor, former Raw Kasea HQ. Addiss Ababa bound units seized a key position on Mount Arma, held by about 350 Abyssinians amid delays in reinforcements due to food shortages and accusations of treachery.
The Times Nairobi correspondent reports an official Kenyan colony incident where Mut 32 Italian deserters escaped internment after entry. A confrontation followed with gunfire, resulting in three dead and several missing or drowned while attempting to cross a flooded area. Some were recaptured or wounded.
Mr Hertery George Johnston of Tarilla 4 farmer died at Essen don Victoria on February 7 leaving an estate sworn not to exceed £12793 11 8 subject to liabilities. Probate of the will has yet to be granted. Probate of the will has yet to be granted.
Canberra reports acting Commerce Minister Mr Thorby announces legislation to assist the wheat industry nationwide. Pirie notes Constable Rainsford’s six-year police service, and a wedding planned in Pirie to Mie T Petterson on May 27. Master Monty Sjestrom breaks two fingers but progresses. D Yates begins two weeks holiday.
The article notes a £4000 surplus anticipated by the Commonwealth from Customs and Excise revenue for ten months, with the June 30 return from Pirie near £4000. It mentions Miss Juvee Hocking preparing for a Malvern trip, and Miss Anita Bassom, Pirie soprano champion, coming of age with a party planned by friends.
Yesterday’s high reached 79 while the 24 hour minimum ended at 4 30 am. Sl.
Melbourne Friday reports Chief Judge Dethridge warned rural workers earn lower standards than city workers due to economic constraints and political expediency. He noted awards cannot be paid if industries cannot afford them while urging cautious steps toward improving rural living standards.
In Augsburg during a blackout drill a triple engine plane exploded and crashed from 9000 feet. Eleven occupants were killed. Official details are withheld in Germany. The city warns residents not to relay information to enquirers.
Canberra reports that Britain enforces beef quotas on Australia and that the Commonwealth Government will delay certain shipments normally due to arrive in England before June 30. Commerce in the House of Representatives notes total beef allowed for the first six months of this year is 568,000 cwt.
In Sydney a protest meeting condemns capital punishment for 14 men under sentence. Labor opposes the Hickey and Jones executions. a cabinet meeting may be convened. The Howard League for Prison Reform and Allan Clarke attend, urging abolition. a later street rally is planned in Dubbo.
In Canberra the Prime Minister rebuked Mr Ward after the latter pressed the death sentences for 14 men in New South Wales. Ward urged private intercession to spare the sentences, asking if a lack of intervention signaled support for execution. The Prime Minister refused, calling the question offensive and noting no standing on the matter.
Kopit 23, described as a laborer, was committed for trial on a murder charge in the Rockhampton mail train tragedy of April 2. He pleaded not guilty and faced additional murder and attempted murder counts as witnesses testified.
A district of farmers seeks government action to erect a siding near Weeroona or the Port Augusta line. The petition, tied to the Port Pirie Adelaide railway, argues the new siding would ease transport of farm products and supplies. Signatures are being gathered, with Mr W Veale injured earlier in the week.
In Bankruptcy Court William Crittenden admitted receiving 40 000 pounds in commission between March and June 1926 for the flotation of Australian Securities Limited but said he declared only 3 000 pounds on his tax return. He claimed expenses were high leaving about 9 000 pounds for himself.
Adelaide couraged by interstate success to start thrice weekly Melbourne trips on May 11 using two eight passenger machines. A Dragon Raptile will depart Parafield on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 in the morning. Essendon departures set for 8 on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at noon Saturdays for return trips.
London report states Sir Herbert Austin pledged a 250000 donation to science in a special cable note. The financier, cited as generous, emphasized humility about the aid, saying he did not feel worthy yet hoped it would advance research and knowledge.
The House appropriations committee approved a naval expenditure of 111,000,000 dollars. It warned Treasury deficits this year of about 400,000,000 and next year's deficit near 2,675,000,000 dollars. The figures were presented in Washington with conversions to pounds at par.
Washington Friday Recorder Special Cables reports Miro cerdett Hull addressing the American Chamber of Commerce on reducing tariffs and eliminating trade barriers. The speech urges stronger resistance to economic pressures and emphasizes an orderly response to tariff shifts.
A Canberra debate sees opposition joining for a government amendment to lower glucose duty. Lex Duncan Hughes proposed a decrease tied to any rise in the rate, but the plan failed 18 to 12 as opposition realigned.
About 30 German sailors from the Magdeburg and English from the Trewidden paraded through Pine streets after a 40 minute soccer match on Drill Hall Oval. The draw 2 2 featured Nazi songs by the Germans and sea shanties by the English. The Magdeburg crew has a glee club and an on board orchestra described by Mr Norden fourth officer.
A fragment notes hopes that Austria would willingly join Germany and proposes a plebiscite to gauge public support. The text reflects a cautious stance on unification with Germany and calls for a formal vote to determine the will of the Austrian people.
Col John Spilling, valued at 374 431, leaves £20 000 to Lord Baden-Powell and £15 000 to Lady Baden-Powell. The gifts honor sixty years of friendship with the World Scout movement and its founder.
Australian Mines and Sptale Assosiation reports London Metal Market prices with Lead Soft down 2/6 spot and forward, Tin unchanged, Silver up 1/8 to 5-46 forward, Gold open market at 70/94 per ounce. figures for ton and ounce delivered across standard and forward markets.
Mr G C Chaateman of the Australian Woolcrowers Council dismissed alarm over Japan's plan to tax Australian wool imports. He said Japan must need and want Australia's quantity and quality wool. W A Gibson of Goldsbrough Mort said Japan would harm itself by such a move, warning Australia supplies raw material that could flood the world with cheap wool goods.
Recorder Special Callen reports Japan's air commission will likely propose a 12 percent duty on raw wool imports from Australia. A surtax could raise Australian wool price to South African levels, prompting Japan to buy from South Africa for about one third of previous Australian demand.
Last night the No 3 tournament at the Institute Billiards Club saw Guiney top with 100, followed by K Duncan on 97 in a compact scoreline from the Pirie club event.
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