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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

May 05, 1928

Page

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Child Endowment Debate in Sydney Hearing

Friday evidence before the Child Endowment Committee in Sydney reveals varied views. The Trades and Labor Council backs universal endowment while the New South Wales Benevolent Society notes severe housing hardship in poorer districts with families living in cramped conditions and shared spaces. One case cites a renter in a good position supporting a large family living in cramped quarters and a tram.

Sydney Child Endowment Committee Harden Sydney ‘Trades and Labor Council Wth Lusy Gullett New South Wales Benevolent Macquitele Street

Crossing Accident In Wayville At Park Terrace

Adelaide police report a level crossing collision in Wayville, injuring Alobert Stott of Mhink Street. He was rushed to Adelaide Hospital with severe head injuries and a fractured skull. Stott had been a familiar figure at Allen Springs for years.

Adelaide Petany Park Terrace Wayville Alobert Stott Mhink Shreet Way Ville Adelaide Hospital Stott Revenuy Petvert Te Commonwealth Police Department Asm Alien Springs

Insolvency hearing for Lena May Walters in Adelaide

Fast living and heavy spending at Adelaide drapery shops left Lena May Walters unable to meet debts. Accountant's report shows liabilities of 8 pounds 4 shillings 4 pence and deficiency of 15 pounds 7 shillings 5 pence, with hearing adjourned to June 4 for further examination in chambers.

Adelaide Tudge Paine Lena May Walters South Terrace Delhi Street

Liberal Candidate Blight Heads West Coast Tour

The Liberal candidate for Grey W L R Blight will leave with C S A Hawker to tour Port Augusta Cowell Kimba Port Lincoln Strawberry Bay and other centres. They will advance federal election organisation and aim to boost support. Blight plans to be away about a fortnight.

WL. R. Blight Grey C. S. A. Hawker South Australian Liberal Federation Port Augusta Cowell Kimba Port Lincoln Streaay Bay

Adventurous nurse completes paddle journey to Murray Bridge

Nurse M. AO Hual of Adelaide, formerly at Ren minrk Hospital, departed in a canoe named Svretergaet in March and reached Murray Bridge last night after rough seas. She logged about 42 miles daily, endured delays, and rested with river vendors along the way before planning to settle at Murray Bridge for a time and then proceed to Aiello.

Murray Bridge M. AO Hual Adelaide Renminrk Hospital Mareh Murray Hual Browent Nuva Selliéra Hiroyat Nurse Fun Foyy Miveviry Briiten Aiello

Cabinet Endorses Bill on Local Government Franchise

The cabinet today endorses the bill governing local government franchise. It notes possible repeal or amendment of the Lane Government bill. A ministerial resignation occurred earlier, linked to local government policy, amid party dynamics and ongoing cabinet deliberations.

Lane Hme Shake AL Hn Mr Bourne Gouatey Party Bubint

Surplus of Labor in Port Pirie Amply Noted

Unemployment in Port Pirie is reported as acute as in major state centers. Shipping has slackened and waterside workers earn about £2 weekly over months. Many long-term residents struggle to make a livelihood while strangers still arrive seeking work that is not readily available. The Smelters maintain normal staffing but overall demand for labor remains weak.

Port Pirie

Arbitration Court Suspends Marine Cooks Award in Melbourne

The Federal Arbitration Court in Melbourne suspends the Marine Cooks Bakers and Butchers Association of Australasia award from midnight, as Sir AG Mennaies for shipowners and MP G Mooney for workers clash over the case. The judge noted the suspension may not resolve the union grievance and kept open questions about validity and benefits.

Joage Dethridge Federal Arbitration Court Marine Cooks, Bakers, and Butchers’ Association of Australasia AG. Menaies G. Mooney Employes Mennaies Ms Honor Mp Mooney Nike Parker Veneela Herout

Unclear Crime Note From Sydney Amid Gunfire Report

A brief and garbled Sydney blot shows a shooting or alarm involving a 10 man party and an alert at Sydney. No clear details on persons, organizations, or outcomes are readable, leaving the event description incomplete and hard to verify.

Arbitration Court hears conflicting affidavits in Water side case

In Melbourne the Federal Arbitration Court opened hearings on the Water side Workers Federation dispute. Judge Beeby noted conflicting affidavits from both sides and warned that the matter would be investigated. A timber Moyers representative said slings of timber were often mismeasured, risking overwork and potential action in the Water side affair.

Aelbourne Federal Arbitration Court Waterside Workers’ Federation Beeby Nevion Eni* Moyers Iearing Aley

Merchant Service Guild Protest Heard in Arbitration Court

In Melbourne on Friday Chief Judge Dethridge heard the Merchant Service Guild object to masters handling cargo. Captain J Allan stated the guild argues cargo should be handled by engineers when no wharf laborers are available. The dispute centers on current awards and wage implications for the ships crew and harbor labor.

Melbourne Ite Plaint Marchant Service Guild Dethridge Pedera: Arbitration Court J. Allan Maainry Emmot Qhart

Japanese Deserter Fined In Melbourne Court

City Court fines Dalgety Ltd £100 for permitting crew desertion from the steamship Aki Maru while docked in Melbourne. A Japanese crew member aboard the Wet Vessel reportedly deserted and has not been seen since, prompting action against the shipping company.

Melbourne Commonwealth Japan

Federal Wharf Compensation Claim Concluded

The Federal Wharf Company sued the Minister of Marine over the resumption of the Federal Wharf in Pirle. Initial claim was £297,080. arbitration before Mr Justice Piper and Sir J. Al. Cardew assessed compensation at £159,580 after evidence and arguments.

Federal Wharf Company Want Lipowake Exidenes

Australian Davis Cup players worry over Geawford health

London report from Friday notes Mawkes of the Australian team reporting concern over Geawford’s health and possible inability of Le Will De to play in the male match. Patterson declines to speak, while Italian rivals and French judges monitor practice as Morpurgo shapes well.

London Mawkes Genoa Geawford Deel Patterson Mrefedt France Anf Morpurgo Denton Stefano Deanford Australia Grachard Hopman

Meeting proposal for League of Nations in Ottawa

London report says Canada’s Prime Minister Mackenzie King weighs a meeting of the League of Nations in Ottawa. Sir Austen Chamberlain replies on unity with the United States, noting only the council may decide on Geneva talks.

United Service London Sum Mackensie King Canada League of Ne- Hoos Ottawa Werbert Amen House of Commons United States Geneva Council

Boxer Fined for Theft in Melbourne Court

Former boxer Douglas, a well known figure in Melbourne, was sentenced by the City Court to one month in prison for stealing a ring and other articles from a Bourke Street shop. The defense claimed he was intoxicated and unaware of his actions, with an appeal planned.

Melbourne Whallyhn Douglas Bourke

Neha Asked for By Captain Five Clause Up Was

Neha requested details from Captain five regarding a clause that was raised. The request centers on clarifying the up to date terms and implications for ongoing operations and compliance.

Neha

Battle of Tsinan Fronts Escalate As Japan Reinforces

Reports from the battlefront describe intensified Japanese action near Tsinan with additional troops and air units. Casualty figures cite three Japanese dead and twenty wounded, while Chinese losses are listed as heavy. Naval transports and a new mixed brigade move from Manchuria toward Shantung as authorities prepare further reinforcement.

United Service Japan Presa Martiven Shantung Korean Air Regiment Kure Cheetao Tupanees Rotiun Mille Talngine Sanu Taine

Girl Shot in Zeehan During Walk to Ball

In Zeehan Tasmania an 18 year old girl, Gwendolene Sabelberg, was shot in the face and chest while walking to a ball on Main Street. The assailant, Les Yom Kins, aged 25, was arrested after a struggle. The victim is in critical condition though the injuries are not considered life threatening. police report she spoke no words before the shooting.

Melbourne Gwendolene Sabelberg Zeehan Tasmania Les'e Yom Kins Tomkins Wee Mise Sabelberg

Adelaide markets and London Metal Exchange prices report

Friday reports from Adelaide list wholesale fruit and vegetable prices including apples oranges cabbage and peas with per case and per dozen rates. Also cited are London Metal Exchange quotations for May 4 covering copper lead tin silver and related forward and spot prices with noted percent changes and shipment-month figures.

Adelaide London Metal Exchange Sandard Ouner

Dressing room Delay at Memorial Oval Sparks Football Frustration

Local footballers express dissatisfaction over inadequate dressing room facilities at Memorial Oval. Old facilities moved to a new site, incomplete work leaves players with open-air huts, limited showers, and poor privacy. Mel. Gregions, Solomantown president, calls for urgent completion amid mounting criticism.

Memorial Oval Mel. Gregions Uy Solomantown Thas Wirte

Missing Wheat and Stakes in Rural Racing Note

A fragmented racing brief lists horses and odds with unclear stamps such as Adit 42.4 and Jalen Jordan 42. It mentions Elder Stakes and Nine furlongs at Cheon BAS with entries like Caserta 8.12 and Amant 8.41. The legible items suggest a period in which horse names and betting figures appear amid garbled OCR.

Cheon Bas Alfirm Denon Rowalla Caserta Spearer Amant Ipsbury Ammock A.A

Aspendale Meeting and Wardle Race Notes

Aspendale meeting details include selections and the Wardle Race, with mention of the Port Pirie Police court proceedings, a wheat theft arrest, and the Aspendale racing program. The article describes the 11:30 start, horse names, and the Six furlongs event as well as a police case tied to wheat theft from Wittess and the Wheat Wharf.

al Morpholiville Port Pirie Police Couet Adelaide Scott Manaus Mervyb M. B. Middleton Tae Crawhy, Mann and Co Weaith Wittess Withese AAO P.m Decdnes Tralleur Hallie Wharf Seegeiec Amante Mlannan Fay Fdas Wii Burnaby Constable Janie Wonedne Prince Athes Xingoda Henry Harold Pares Melbourne Weller Aspendale Elle Malas Thorpe Wipomergalen Hannan Hanan Helley Hayman Bergey Oblet Origitsity Mannan

South Australian Stakes and St Leger results fragment

Racing data fragment shows seven furlongs event with Sintra Yassmin Bowshot and others listed with odds. Also mentions St Leger Saree Casper pols Jeols Tay and partial betting figures, unclear outcomes.

Sintra Yassmin Bowshot Capitcda Golden Aureate ST. Leger Casperpols

Poeae Myeiog Club Track Meet Interval Results

The Poeae Myeiog Club held a track meet during interval at Memorial Own today. Notable events include Colts with Synnett 50 yards and Hards 15, Miewrell 140, Whit Seniors two miles with Williams 100 yards, Brook and McLean 120, Govan 440, Whitehead and Brown 466, Merlino, Shamie, Hauke, Hunn 200, Mengelly 100, and Combined three quarter mile with Williams 49 yards, Brook and McLean 43, Govan 55, Brown 60, Merios, Small, Hunn 35, Gyomeu 65, Whitehead 0, Prageliy 113.

Poeae Myeiog Club Esgit Maloh Ue Hut Mee Mael K Synnett A. Semeee Hards GML Miewrell J. Whit G. Willams Brook A. McLean W. Govan E. Whitehead A Brown Merlino J. Shamie C, Hauke W.hunn Mengelly G. Williams C. Brook McLean A. Brown Meriios J. Small W. Hunn K. Gyomeu J. Prageliy

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