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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 03, 1937
Page
1
London endures a broad bus strike after talks collapsed with coal owners. Government sets up an inquiry as 120,000 provincial drivers join. 200 routes affected and 5 million daily riders cast into disruption. Many commuters seek Tube or walking options. taxis profit amid the stoppage.
Sunderland defeated Preston 4 to 1 in a Wembley final reported by Recorder Special Cables. Sunderland’s win featured decisive goals and solid teamwork shaping a clear victory at the historic match.
A newly enacted marriage law details age requirements and consent rules, outlining who may marry, the roles of parents and guardians, and penalties for false information. It notes minors may not wed without proper consent and emphasizes changes effective May 1 under the new act.
The Daily Mail reports the abdicated Duke of Windsor will meet Mrs Simpson for the first time since abdication. Their wedding ceremony is planned at the Chatwan de Conde, with invitations issued and guards posted. French authorities and detachment units are on duty near the venue.
Members of the Pirie Pioneers Association joined a joint outing to Denle and Wirrabara Forests yesterday. The group was feted for the excursion and all participants recalled the return journey with gratitude.
Labor nominates candidates for Pirie council as mayor Threadgeld seeks re election. Sitting aldermen Davis Parheh and others face effluxion of term with possible opposition unlikely. Labor strength history shows shifts since 1932 with party balance noted.
American star Walley Hagen discusses his trip to Australia with golfers Joe Kirkwood and colleagues. He jokes his cameras yield photos of himself and flowers, not big game, and notes he spent months at a Michigan shooting camp while touring Sydney and Melbourne. He criticizes train changes and praises some meals, while predicting a future big game shootout at the Meet.
Mrs A Bond of Minty Street and Julie Westy watched the Memorial Oval season opener. Gailie, manager of the Ure Savings Bank Vittie branch, attended as a keen spectator. Also noted were A Dink visiting Pirie, Miller treated after an accident at the Smelters, and updates on Mr David James in hospital.
The death occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning of Mr Thomas Henry Anderson of Nongld ct Salumontown. He had been ill for nearly 40 months and was at Pirie Hospital. The funeral service was conducted by Rev G O Landhete at the Baptist Central Church, with pallbearers listed.
The Recorder reports a Saturday crash on Yacka Clare road involving a heavy lorry a sedan and a roadster. An 86 year old Solomontown resident and her granddaughter were admitted to Blyth Public Hospital with injuries while six others escaped serious harm including a five month old infant in the car. Mrs Harvey and Miss Harvey suffered minor injuries and were treated. Mrs Bowden and her husband were also involved. Police investigations by Mounted Constable P Roberts noted the drivers escaped serious injury and the incident will be reported.
The fragment lists names of participants in girls and toddlers races and related events including Bickley, Turk, Franks, Millerd, Yale, and Miller. It mentions heats, lanes, putters, and bowling with names and partial results, showing a lively but unclear schedule.
Prices of all base metals have risen largely in London with investors bidding higher. Mining companies respond by taking steps to maintain the price of their shares amid the market surge.
London Metal Market quotations from the Australian Mines and Money Association show mixed moves. Lead soft up to £23 7/0 spot with forward at £23 8/8 per ton, Spelter up to £22 4/9, Tin at £246 spot and £242 12/6 three months, Silver trading around £4 8/0 to £4 8/6, Gold at £70 9/4 per ounce with open market slips.
Wheat futures edged up as traders signaled returning strength in global markets. Prices held firm at port ports with higher bids from merchants in Adelaide and downstream ports while Argentina grain shipments to Germany remained a key factor. Reports from Mir G G Nigholls noted improved conditions. At Winnipeg, demand softened amid broader market sympathy with Chicago.
The London market saw gains as mining stocks climbed after a South Africa related deal. Trading buoyed by improving Canadian and Australian mining issues, with investors spurred by demand for securities and broader market optimism.
A select wool sale page details active demand and varying prices across breeds and origins. Merino from South Australia and New South Wales leads with prices around 224d to 244d per pound, while Queensland and Victoria offerings show mixed returns. New Zealand and Victorian lines appear easier to secure, with several lots trading between 34d and 49d per pound.
A report from Sydney recounts the Labor Party Federal Executive meeting where expelled New South Wales Labor members were readmitted. Australian delegates foresee unity before the next Federal elections, despite tense previews from Adelaide.
The Greek community of Pirie marked Easter with open doors and shared meals, hospitality, and festive visits. A Recorder representative attended, describing goddess-like hospitality at Anastas home and multiple households, with basil gifts, Easter hymns, and mutual respect.
The motorship Moonta carries 51 passengers this week with a call in Pirie today before resuming its cruise this evening. The list includes A Brooke W G Gorter Nan array Folmes G Rubank F Wilkinson H W Rymill L Hopton S Hopton R Mya D Hatton A Goodchild G L Otic B Seton N Jenke V T McLean B Richards H J Leysington E Morcon W F Edmonds H C Burrell D C Callaghan and Master J Mybill with many ladies and children.
Sir George Pulsh, a Bribery economist visiting the United States, warned that Britain in America held three quarters of the world's gold. He said halting this flow could render gold worthless, and warned that continued disruption would threaten South American stability and risk war unless credit markets were reopened.
Mr Lyons outlines Australia’s concrete proposals on immigration and world peace at the Imperial Conference interview. He notes progress on policy questions, urges Commonwealth cohesion, and says nations will follow Australia’s example on commonwealth cooperation and disarmament schemes.
A June report notes six hotel permit applications were approved on Saturday. Authorities indicated a similar number of permits were granted on the preceding Friday.
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