07 May 1936
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 07, 1936
Page
1
Paris reports a run on capital transfers with gold shipments from Paris to London. Elections trigger worry over Bank of France reform and possible capital export embargo, devaluation fears, and potential civil conflict amid a fragile political climate.
A long standing overseas and interstate shipping staff picnic at Nelshaby was held yesterday. About 70 attendees enjoyed cricket games between interstate and overseas officers, a cricket salon, novelty events for women and children, and toasts by A Ryan, E Fairey, and Captain A N Williams. The day featured speeches by shipping company representatives, a grand old jewel craft display, and hopes the event becomes an annual affair.
Police find the body of pensioner Charles Dawson buried in a well beside his Oak Flat cottage at Lake Illawarra. A bullet wound to the temple and a bag over the head suggest homicide with robbery as a possible motive. Constable Crowe and Constable Urine traced evidence from the house to the well as investigators seek a gunman.
Mir. HL Le Lacheur head teacher of Salomontown School presided last night over a series of presentation ceremonies connected with the school fife and drum band.
Local Pirie items record staff changes at Smelters and various holidays at Port Elliott and Adelaide. Members attend waterside workers sports and a funeral, while others return from trips and hospital stays.
The Australian Timber Workers Union and Textile Workers Union petitioned the Arbitration Court for a five day 30 hour week. They propose work ranges from 6 am to 6 pm with one day off and max two shifts per week, plus travel allowances and winter and summer wage scales. They seek a base wage from 1 to 2 pounds with home return allowances where applicable.
A Federal Cancer Conference laid down a policy to treat cancer as a national issue. It calls for a national medical research center with Commonwealth and State Health Departments, universities, and medical associations to develop metropolitan and rural cancer facilities. Regular exams for those over 39 and improved access to treatment centers are planned, with a committee to propose means to achieve these goals.
In Rome on Wednesday Mussolini announced victory in Ethiopia after Italian troops led by Marshal Badoglio entered Addis Ababa without resistance. He proclaimed a “Roman peace” and urged continued League of Nations reform while Italy prepared for broader European tensions and friendly ties with England.
The Daily Telegraph diplomatic correspondent reports sanctions against Italy will be lifted shortly, admitting their failure and signaling a shift in policy.
Signor Mussolini told Ward Price of The Daily Mail that Italy has no further colonial ambitions and is in the group of satisfied powers. He asserted no plans to backtrack on British interests and claimed his policy remains steady after Abyssinia’s triumph.
The Djibouti correspondent reports Kwile Se iv declared before leaving Djibouti that he did not desert the people. He argued unarmed fighters cannot match modern weapons and departed to prevent more bloodshed.
Yesterday's weather recorded a high of 67.8 degrees and a low of 46 degrees. The minimum for the 24 hour period ended at 8 30 am.
Reports indicate plebiscite contests will determine mayoral candidates and ward representatives in Pirie. Incumbent mayor Theauld faces opposition from candidates including Roebuck and Hyeburk in North Ward while South Ward and West Ward races attract other hopefuls.
Australian Mines and Metals Association reports London Metal Exchange quotations with copper three months at 37 1/35 down, spot near 15 18/9, tin spot 205 10 and forward lower, silver down 1 16d, gold open market around 4 0/44 per ounce.
A Victorian Aero Club plane piloted by Richard Sherlock of Toorak with Frederick McNaughton of Toorak crashed shortly after takeoff from Essendon for the western district. Both occupants are identified as young Toorak residents and the aircraft collided with a telegraph line.
In Parliament at Canberra today, opposition leader Mr. Curtin moved a motion of censure criticizing the government for abandoning a conference on a 40 hour week. He argued Labour Party should push hours reduction to ease unemployment and low mood. government replies emphasized continued inquiry and potential committees to examine a shorter working week.
A garbled report describes a fuse and wire damage near the main Adelaide railway line at Deer Park. It mentions Mr. Sherlock and a confusing sequence of names as authorities assess the scene and the potential causes of the fault.
David Berger, arrived from Fresce, fined £750 for evading duty on carpets and тапеviries worth £2,124 and for submitting a false declaration. He used a partly blank form as a pretend invoice and claimed a bow value. Berger faced up to one month in prison unless the fine is paid.
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