07 May 1934
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 07, 1934
Page
1
Broken Hill Associated Smelters urge funding to aid Pirie improvements, proposing £125,000 at 2 percent to support works in Broken Hill and Pirie. The plan envisions employing local workers through public works, boosting town prospects and maintaining smelter operations while seeking broader state assistance.
W. Dollman of Adelaide, once a top state umpire, visited Pirie for the Solomontown Proprietary match at Memorial Oval. He praised the fast even contest despite the scoreline, commended secretary J. S. Hacking on Pirie football standards, and noted he once umpired a local match years ago.
Thomas Ramage a jockey from Farmer Street Flemington died in Melbourne Hospital after a fall at Flemington racecourse on Friday. The report notes his death as the main outcome with his injuries confirmed by local authorities.
Mr Threadgold, mayor, considers a proposal to fund a large public works scheme in Pirie. He argues it would create many jobs, boost local spending, and widen employment opportunities, noting Broken Hill mining firms financed similar schemes. He expects government discussion with Pirie representatives before any decision.
A London dispatched report from Calcutta describes a killer tornado in Assam on April 30. More than 200 dead, hundreds missing, villages destroyed, and 1000 residents left homeless. Bodies and animals float down the river, signaling a potentially higher death toll in remote areas.
London Sunday reports an Army officer claiming King Albert of Belgium was murdered rather than killed in an alpine accident. He charged France fomented war and Belgium’s defences against Germany were ignored. Anger grew near the Belgian Embassy as officials promised punishment for the officer.
Rev R M Wilson of Semaphore delivered a service at Pirie South Baptist Church focusing on Romans. He urged believers not to be ashamed of the Gospel, highlighting Paul’s courage to carry Christian message to Rome and beyond, and the power of faith to reach heathen lands.
Melbourne Sunday report states R W Arthur Bowman aged 44 of North Fitzroy died when his car collided with a car driven by a smother doctor at the St Andrew s and Church streets junction in Brighton. Bowman's vehicle spun thrice before stopping. a passenger suffered minor injuries while the other doctor escaped unharmed.
In Coogee on Saturday Patri cia Foley and her sisters Joan and Peggy helped rescue five younger children from a burning home. Awakening after sparks burned the house-boy’s face, they found the nursery in smoke and carried three children to safety. The remaining two were brought out by a railway bag of tropical design. They used water from a red light bath to douse flames in another bathroom as the girls worked together to control the blaze.
The article lists passengers and crew aboard the Mownt Withee Unis, detailing names such as Mrshan, A. Mam He Lindholm, Bo Steees, T. Robertson, and many others. It notes embarkation at Pirie for the quarter with expected arrivals and full passenger roster.
A stream of visitors to Port Pirie are noted staying at the Royal Exchange Hotel and Hoya Exchange Hotel. Me A Ry King, Mr WW Kingwoont, Mr 3 M Garland, and Mr S M Brumby are among those arriving on Friday night or Saturday. Inspector Johns to speak on ambulance work in Central Australia at a St John meeting tonight.
In Leicester on Sunday the Australia Leicestershire game featured a standout spell by W O Reilly who took seven wickets for 39 as Australia struggled twice. Brown began well for England with a first knock against O Reilly and later with Bradman added a solid stand to see the day end with Australia 163 for 3.
In the 1929 tour Leicestershire faced Orst, scoring 148. Grimmett took 7 for 4 and Wall 3 for 37. Australia replied 365 for five, Bradman 85 not out, Alehardeyn 100.
Rev B B Lousada, in Australia after years in Tanganyika, argues Africa’s evangelisation could reach 20 years with parity of churches and ministers. He describes mission work, hospital and training college, native clergy growth, and local customs while noting government support for nurses and education.
The report lists Saturday’s high at 72 and the 24 hour minimum ending 530 am at 48. It notes yesterday’s high of 77 and an 830 am reading of 47 for the morning.
A Sunday blaze at South Wharf endangered the Tasmanian cargo steamer Marrawah laden with oil drums. Fire spread to groceries and damaged much of the shed decking, but firefighters kept the flames from reaching the Marrawah, which stood only yards away.
A husband and wife aged 31 and 26 were thrown from a bicycle in Buxton Street North Adelaide. The wife Mand 26 suffered concussion a scalp wound and facial lacerations and was admitted to Adelaide Hospital. The husband Ronald Childs 31 had facial abrasions and was later discharged. The crash occurred when the cyclist swerved to avoid a motor car and hit a kerb. The report ends with an unrelated note about a Continental system for curing sleeplessness.
Recorder reports Baltimore Sunday details that Equipoise won the Dixie Handicap, earning 4,190 dollars. The victory pushes Equipoise’s season totals and career earnings to 332,960 dollars, placing him 43,700 dollars behind Sun Beau for the world record prizemoney.
Winooka an Australian miler had a strong workout in Louisville on Sunday covering four furlongs in 46 45 seconds. The strong effort signals readiness ahead of an upcoming race.
St John Ambulance Brigade members aided amid Pirie sports on Saturday afternoon. At the A grade football match J Kelly twisted the ligaments in his right leg. A boy named S Hart fractured his left forearm at Memorial Oval. Jim Tierney suffered a prank injury and another boy received eye, nose, and mouth irritation.
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