05 May 1937
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 05, 1937
Page
1
A Pie Local Court hearing heard a Solomomtows resident claim 80 damages from a man said to be a diamond relative. The matter centers on the sale of a mare alleged to have been wrongfully sold or offered for sale nearly six years ago. Counsel will address the court this morning.
Six men faced death and injury as an avalanche swept a work party at Milford Sound near Solomontown and Koolunga. The case centers on a disputed horse sale involving J. Browne and F. Moulden, with claims for damages and compensation spanning misrepresented ownership and losses from the missing mare.
Federal Arbitration Court judge Drake Brockman ruled today that about 7000 South Australian Railways metal trades workers will gain a wage rise of threepence per week. The decision follows an application to match a threepence weekly increase already granted to outside metal tradesmen, opposed by the Railways Commissioner on financial grounds.
Dr Goebbels has instructed all officials of the Propaganda Department to spend two months in manual labor in gaols and on roads and farms. Towseiss Ty enable tes to donteet, oridin 'ary people and un derstand he rots Jems ot farmier.
At Southampton the Australian women cricketers disembarked from the Jervis Bay route led by captain Mrs Maraset Peden. She praised adherence to restrictions, noting daily deck practice and good bowling form. The team avoids intoxication, with modest smoking permitted by the manager, as they pursue a long schedule ahead.
An Under Secretary for India told the House of Commons that aerial bombardments on north west Serviice of India offered evacuation warnings and that so far no non-combat casualties or severe damage had occurred. He noted crop damage was negligible and emphasized warning notices were used.
Hi Welland, managing director of The Recorder, outlined a comprehensive view of daily newspaper work at a YMCA Triangle Club address. He described editorial flow from reporters to editors, the role of the literary department, and the importance of accuracy, while stressing editors should stay neutral in public life and serve the welfare of the town.
The Adelaide Local Court heard Jas per Edward Pridham sue E C Luckie over the sale of trotting horse Native Lad. Pridham seeks restitution of £8 paid and £109 damages alleging misrepresentations and a mis sale by Luckie. Witnesses include veterinary surgeon Harold Alderson and trainer Walter Roy Friar.
Arbitration Judge Reserve decision on a 15 percent wage increase sought by the Australian Workers Union for the pastoral industry. The judge linked ruling to the overall economy and warned of world price effects on wool. NSW pastoral interests opposed the claim, noting long periods of low prices and accumulated losses.
L A Mars tops concrete kerbing test along Ellen street showing 40 ft of roadway left after kerbing and tram lines. He warns two way traffic with parked cars and bicycles would squeeze space, creating clear danger and possible delays for motorists backing into tram tracks.
Local items report residents like Clit Karan and C. Laubie making progress at Pirie Hospital and possible discharges over the weekend. Ty Taylor suffers injuries from a falling aerial while visitors note staff arrivals and the ongoing hospital notes. City officials and YM events are recorded, including leadership changes at Pirie Young Men's Christian Association and planned community services and visits by notable locals and visitors.
A garbled weather brief notes yesterday's high and low readings with extra characters. The fragment mentions B29 and a value near 20, but the line is incomplete and lacks a clear date or location.
In Sydney on Tuesday the Gwydir by election campaign heated as Sir Dick Wilkins former Mallhurst Country Party member joined Labor to denounce a moratorium in a clash with the Ste ene-Brixner Government. He said lawmakers faced coercion from bank interests and claimed a financial hook aimed to force support.
Reports say a special naval task force will evacuate women and children from Bilbao despite French opposition. British diplomats press allies to prevent civilian bombardment after attacks on Guernica. Details on ships, routes, and coordination with Franco’s forces remain under discussion as Germany and Italy weigh in.
Lady Gowrie wife of the Governor General recounts a private three week visit to London and England. She notes most of her time in the country but spent a short period in the capital.
An OCR fragment describes a journey: longing to see a sick mother in Ireland, a return voyage to Loudoun, brief London stopover, and Malta visits. It mentions Lady Gowrie reviewing Girl Guides, a guard of honor, and a lunch at Government House with Lady Mitchell. The text is incomplete with garbled phrases and uncertain dates or names.
London reports the House of Commons adoption of the Select Committee’s civil list findings with no provision for the Duke of Windsor. The detailed recommendations include grants for Princess Elizabeth, Queen Mary, and other royals, while a ceremonial reform amendment was defeated 37 to 12.
A revised schedule under the Justices Act alters fees at Pirie Local Court. The key change lowers the no hearing fee to 5/ and adjusts charges for summaries, warrants, summonses, hearings, appeals, and depositions with old fees shown in parentheses. The schedule details per item costs and pages for court actions and documents.
A community outing to Hevakoder includes a 9:30 AM departure and 3:40 PM return tram with free carriage for passengers and cycles to the plenic town. Education Dept assures no school penalties for attending. Mayoress and committees oversee booths. visitors expected from Port Adelaide Wallaroo and Port Auguste.
Quotations from the London Metal Market show spot and forward pricing in lead and spelter with small increases across standard, spot, and three month contracts. Prices listed include lead at around 1 s, spelter up to and beyond 1 1s, with silver and tin figures noted but obscured by OCR errors.
The report notes variable foreign market demand for winter wheat with prices easing in the U S. winter wheat regions while spring wheat areas show declines. Export demand remains a factor as traders watch port terms and domestic prices.
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