03 May 1935
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 03, 1935
Page
1
Melbourne report notes General Motors Holdcans Ltd inspecting sites in Sydney and Melbourne for a new factory costing between £140,000 and £495,000. The aim is to centralise company activities and eventually manufacture complete motor cars at the facility.
London reports revive speculation that Ramsay MacDonald will retire after the King's Jubilee and be rewarded with a peerage while Baldwin and Sir John Simon emerge as leading PM contenders. The piece notes MacDonald’s insistence on remaining and the cabinet balancing act amid calls for reform and unity.
McGuire and Snell, both South Australia residents, faced charges of falsely selling 750 shares in the Nen Dazzle Reflector Co Ltd claiming authority to sell. They allegedly obtained 175 pounds from two Pope brothers and 100 pounds from F Scarfe. The Premier of South Australia was named as a director of the company. Bail set at 150 pounds each with two sureties of 75 pounds. The case adjourned to next Wednesday.
In Melbourne yesterday the workless group warned of a new strike as they press government demands. The report notes a 24 hour period ending with a 67.5 maximum and unspecified minimum as part of the day's figures.
The arbitration hearing on higher wages and better conditions by firemen and engine drivers was left unfinished as Conciliation Commissioner B H Coneybeer resigned due to ill health. Judge Beeby will complete the case, with Industrial Registrar A M Stewart stating the plan. The proceedings reveal alleged fraudulent sale of shares in a non dazzle reflector company to the Popes, with money reportedly obtained fraudulently.
Berlin reports President Tier and Hermann Hitler warn that Nazism must endure ongoing struggle and deter internal dissent. They urge all Germans to back the government, train youth in Nazi tenets, and reclaim lost territories while urging League of Nations to honor self determination and allow regions like Memel and Silesia to rejoin Germany.
In Adelaide a bankruptcy case reveals long term gifts from Nina Mary Nation to her future husband Ronald Melville Elion of Belmore Terrace Woodville. Nation details marriage after his September compensation payout for an arm loss, and a pattern of weekly sums for clothing, amusements, and support prior to marriage.
Frank Freeman and James Miles, laborers of North Adelaide, were found guilty of attempting to break and enter the Architect-In-Chief's Department storeroom at the old Exhibition grounds on April 20. Freeman received six months and Miles four months, with remarks on prior convictions and ongoing examination.
Yarra Valley settlers driven from their homes by floods were allowed to return today, though in Cora Lynn reoccupation may take days. The Moa Swamp drain overflowed flooding 12 miles from Moe to Daroum, with several hundred acres submerged and pastures ruined. Dairy cattle weakened after heavy March rains threaten winter sales.
Local notices list multiple Pirie Hospital discharges including Mr C A Furmark Mrs W Tobin and Mr T Warne all from Pirie Hospital yesterday. Dr H M Rees left for Adelaide after long practice. Businessmen Christie and Buttfeld arrived in Pirie staying at Royal Exchange. Various residents and visitors travel for holidays picnics and tours including Lacey Oates Kiernan and crews aboard ships Erlangen and Eknaren with officials noted. A partial report ends with tourism and Easter sports mentions.
Parliament may review the effects of legalized gambling this year to adjust the governments £170000 annual takeoff but Cabinet has not discussed the position. Acting Premier Mr. Ritchie says no action expected before the Premier returns from abroad and no opinions formed on club subsidies, charitable allocations, fair tax shares, or betting shop restrictions.
Deep sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs W A Birrell of Vera street Eliendale on the loss of their two year five month old son Alexander born in Pirie. He spent five weeks of illness at Pirie Hospital and five weeks there. Rev A E Jones officiated at the teen and the burial followed at Pirie Cemetery. Pallbearers included Pegsy Elliott Joyce Gleeson Eileen Dowling and Lily Flink. Floral tributes came from numerous families and friends including Gleeson Mottola Connor Elliot Walters Johanson and others.
Ibe announces an ambitious transcontinental route proposal claiming Germany to South America is achievable within three days. The plan emphasizes rapid travel by ship and air links, citing new propulsion concepts and logistical hubs as key elements of the effort.
A man was pulled into a well by a lifting device in Sydney on Thursday. Emergency crews responded to the scene as bystanders watched. Details on witness accounts and injuries were not immediately available.
The Australian Metal Association reports London Metal Exchange quotations for copper lead spelter tin and silver. Copper spot three months and electrolytic prices rise while tin and silver show spot and forward gains and losses. Lead and zinc futures move within modest ranges as markets adjust.
Ortalan the hurdler crashed while being schooled over hurdles at Fremington this morning. Jockey T Lynch was thrown and suffered a compound fracture of the skull. Ortalan had to be destroyed due to the injuries.
Australian Aerial Medical Services will establish two depots in Northern Australia. Wyndham will host Dr. R. J. Cotton, government medic for the area, visiting patients across the surrounding country. A second base will be at Port Hedland with Dr. Alan Vickers operating there.
An old sale notice advertises youths two piece suits in long pants made from Flames Thornproof Tweed and Fine Quality Worsteds in sizes 12 to 2. It lists prices for rides, ties, pyjamas, singlets, sweaters and gloves with reminders to shop early before stocks run out and Mother's Day promotions on May 12.
The advertisement touts dress department items including all wool fabrics in black wine green brown and blue, moire taffeta for evening wear in pink blue sea green ivory, and tailored tweed coats. It highlights special prices, new arrivals in tailored costumes fur trimmed coats chokers and millinery with shapes in felts trimmed with feathers or ribbon and mentions limited stock remaining.
Special offer on Axminster carpet samples presented for decorative window treatments. Limited stock available with smart designs suitable for interior decor.
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