11 May 1932
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 11, 1932
Page
1
A colonial era report describes an amendment to the Lang family endowment bill. It notes a £600,000 one time collection and ongoing tax changes raising wages tax paid by employers. Mr Stevens cites government revenue gains and ongoing annual taxation projected at £250,000.
A fire near Greta mine 10 miles north of Scone is burning as part of the Greed Com. Officials reported smoke and fire activity in the area with efforts underway to contain the blaze and assess damage.
Sydney police raided offices and suburban homes in a crackdown on the New Guard. Seized papers were sent to Crown Law for opinion while investigations continue. Authorities say the documents outline a pre Bridge plot to arrest and indict leaders on treason charges, with known targets and ammunition depots mapped.
In Melbourne the trustees and agency company sought guidance from Mr Justice Lowe over an £8000 bequest to the Albert Street Conservatorium of Music under Dame Nellie Melba's will. A condition tied funds to an eternal scholarship and a memorial at Mount Mary, but Melba wished burial near her father's grave at Lilydale, complicating the bequest. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
The Recorder notes favorable conditions for reviving the Amateur Gardeners Society of Pirie after water restrictions paused meetings. Local gardeners express interest in resuming exhibitions, papers, and mutual exchange, inviting interested members to join.
Jersey considers two plans to swap Bretons for British farm workers amid a £30,000 yearly wage bill. Bretons mainly picked potatoes but economic strain prompts examining local conditions with English delegates.
Canberra reports Prime Minister Lyons introduced a further amendment to the Enforcement Act. The measure aims to shield New South Wales state officers from acts that could prejudice them for obeying commonwealth law and adds protections for beneficiaries under superannuation and family endowment funds. Lyons stressed the government does not intend to drain trust funds or interfere with banking facilities of sums.
Back to Parliament Canberra: Treasury disclosed the Commonwealth is almost certain to balance its budget at the end of the financial year, a first since 1926 27, marking a milestone in national accounts.
Simple playmates laid five year old Gloria Earle and her mother Mrs L W Earle to rest at Cheltenham Cemetery after a gunpowder blast at Flinders Park on Friday killed six. Verco Earle, aged 12, remained in a worse condition.
The widow of the late Nat Stephens laid to rest in Port Pirie Cemetery on Monday. He worked on a telegraph line between Gawler and Wentworth then at Onetree Hill and Yalalunga near Gurveler. He later moved to Lower Brough ton with companions and spent many years employed by them. RL Buller MP expressed sympathy to the Stephens family and regret at not attending the funeral.
Port Pirie establishes Pirie Racing Club to revive racing with a six-event winter meeting planned for June 22. Officials include chairman Dr L Gasele and steward J Forgan, SAJC approved renewal date, course preparation underway under starter C H Impett and stewards R L Forgan H J Rodgers.
The Ang Harding silent double feature Deyvor tion from Pamela Wynne’s A Little Flat in the Temple stars Harding in a dual role as herself and a dowdy governess. Leslie Howard leads, with strong supporting players and notable comics from Edna May Oliver to Polly Moran. The program includes Radio Pictures Laugh and Get Rich with Hugh Herbert and co star Oliver, highlighting vocal versatility.
A fragmentary report notes a discovery tied to Mr Harer Brearley in the Cut- mh ters area amid speculation the sheet was not to be read for nearly 36 account of a discovery of a stee. The brief item mentions the agency involved and the context of the feast referenced in the row.
Hon J. J. Hill says government cannot cut the deficit further without putting the unemployed to work as taxpayers. He notes 1946-27 revenue at £1,000,000 rising to an estimated £4,000,000 this year, with £6,000,000 in uncontrollable expenditure leaving just over £2,000,000 for running state activities. He forecasts easier budget if the Federal grant of £4,950,000 for disabilities is approved.
Adelaide Chamber of Commerce discussed how to best spend five hundred thousand pounds of unemployment loan money. Norman Taylor urged diverting funds from sewers to clearing land for farming or grazing to boost production and export potential. executive views to be sent to the Unemployment Relief Council.
In a one-sided contest Jamestown overwhelmed Laure with 15 goals 29 behinds while Laure managed 6 goals 5 behinds. Best players for Jamestown included Saewaizke Curver Rosser May and McCarthy. Wirrabara claimed a second win of the season beating Jamestown home side. Wis…
Expelled State Labor members of Parliament gathered on campus and reaffirmed support for reinstatement. A caucus report on the Premiers Conference business preceded discussion on expulsions with no sign of a cure or split. The Peterborough action unified the ranks and reinforced loyalty to the Premiers' objectives.
The Eisdon club gears up for its annual ball on May 25 with 65,000 feet of paper streamers and 4500 feet of wiring for special lighting totaling 15 000 candle power. The decor embraces nature inspired rainbow colors from violet to vivid red, centered around four zones. Music will be by the Blue Danube Grehentra.
Madam Murdoch of Tamhot Road Thornton Heath was warned and bound over at Croydon for telling fortunes. She claimed to see spirit forms including an old woman and professed to foretell events during a police warning session.
Melbourne residents report a burglary and arson incident affecting warehouses last night. Thieves shattered locks and took tobacco valued at £7. Authorities say the fire damage was extensive, with several sites destroyed and ongoing investigations initiated.
A fevel crossing sun occurres between a quadricycle and a motor soap at Willauré today. A ganger named Hutchins sustained injuries, and a line repairer named Gurry fed & his Tractured. The men were riding on the quad ricycle, which was damaged The far overt But the driver, Mr. W. Peters, of Lake Bolac, Was hot injured.
Spot lead and copper prices ease while tin and zinc show mixed moves in London Metal Exchange quotations for May 9. Copper steady around £29 13s and Lead falls to £11 13s per cwt with forward declines. Spelter also weak, and Tin and Zinc show modest shifts in spot and forward markets.
Milk bottle ban may advance in a new policy proposal. Officials aim to curb plastic waste by phasing out glass and returning to reusable containers, affecting local dairy companies and households.
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