11 May 1939
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
1
Berlin papers push fear in Poland that Britain will not aid Warsaw. Reports cite German hopes to pressure Poland via propaganda while authorities tout a frontier tour and Air Force loan threats. Scandinavian ministers reject nonaggression talks as Berlin claims readiness to defend Polish corridors.
Lead prices show declines with forward and spot quotes easing while gold and other metals drift. The report outlines London quotations for zinc copper and other metals, noting percentage changes and market tone in a dated Adelaide edition.
In Ganberra on Wednesday Mr. McEwen, Minister of the Material, defended Sir Frank Clarke's critique of refugee appearance. He said the refugees under the three year quota are medically examined and deemed in good health, not contagious or communicable.
Archbishop Kelly, 89, of Sydney, showed slight improvement after a collapse linked to heart issues. Fr O Donnell said he remains conscious and aware during extreme unction as doctors report two comfortable nights and ongoing monitoring.
Irene Jenkinson of Astoe Queensland was rescued conscious after plunging 172 feet from Sydney Harbor Bridge. She was admitted to hospital with severe shock and immersion effects. Officials note she is the seventy fifth person to fall from the bridge. A theory suggests thick clothing acted as a parachute, slowing the fall.
Police in Sydney investigate rumors surrounding John Woolcott Forbes who reportedly fled from Bombay. Directors met with Police Commissioner McKay as detectives seize papers from a prominent firm, keeping details secret while focusing on the Woolcott Forbes affair. A special report to the Commissioner is planned with legal questions pending. Det Set Nye and two Scotland Yard officers travel to an unnamed European destination as inquiries continue.
An official claims Leigh Creek coal is a higher quality fuel than ordinary brown coal. Adelaide Electric Supply explores using Leigh Creek for furnaces with minimal sulfur and potential rail links to Port Augusta and Whyalla. A Moorlands reserve lease and prospecting spend are proposed, with a two year mining lease request and big funding aims for full field exploitation.
A series of personnel changes and honors are reported. Dr J Riddell named representative of country practitioners for the medical personnel sub committee. Miss J Sinclair-Woods appointed to the nurses sub committee. Dr H F Russell chosen as representative of the Red Cross Society on the hospital equipment sub committee. Mr A L Maven discharged from Pirie East surgical ward at Pile Hospital. Mr Edwin G Peake dies after a long public service career including London posting as chief clerk and accountant. Mr Andrew Paul Guinand awarded Commonwealth Fund Scholarship for America worth £1200, enabling two years study in the U S and possible Harvard attendance.
The Public Works Standing Committee discussed bringing Murray water through marginal lands to Peterborough. Oate backed a town supply, but district council spokesmen opposed the plan as a taxpayer burden. Landowners argued water is unaffordable and would not raise land value or production. rates feared.
A Canberra committee of the House of Representatives will consider the governments proposal to grant an annuity of 21,000 to Dame Enid Lyons widow of the late Prime Minister for herself and her children's education. The move followed support from United Australia Party members and opposition leader Currin. Debate adjourned pending committee report to the House.
The Equity Court heard a petition for winding up Sealiah Lown and Finance Company presented by the company itself. Counsel claimed a director missing from Australia aided the misuse of funds as directors discussed actions with Bolen Wiekk and others. An investigator was appointed to examine the company’s affairs.
The court heard counsel deny intimidation claims against shop assistants over award applications. Mr. Travers rejected allegations against his firm and offered to place files before the court. Alfred Jeanes and T. P. Howard clashed over statements, with Howard accusing the firm of coercion.
Yesterday saw a high of 79 while the 2 percent hour minimum reached 62 by 8 30 am. The terse meteorological note records a mild start with a late spring feel and a brief cool interval early.
Fire brigade rushed to Pirie store where a motor powering the refrigeration unit burned out. Flames filled the shop, mainly timber shelves and displays. chemicals quelled the blaze. Store owner J Cocks and Constable J Glass entered to assist. no major damage beyond the motor area.
A mass meeting at Pirie Town Hall at 3 pm will urge action on a long delayed Pirie Hospital maternity ward. Speakers highlight women’s health risks, private nursing costs, and current government inaction. Local women and groups plan protests and a deputation to the Minister to secure ward funding and facility.
A newspaper note previews this afternoon's discussion topic aimed at women. The piece outlines the general idea of the session and the issues expected to be covered, inviting participation and observance.
Adelaide today sees new wheat prices reported by G. G. Nicholls and Sons, noting adjusted values for the grain market. The brief bulletin highlights changes in quotations affecting local buyers and traders.
An 89 year old man, Mr. George Samuel Chapman of Arvons Toad Kilkenny, collapsed on a city bound bus around 8 am and died shortly after at Hind Mars Police Station. Dr Wallan ordered removal of the body to the morgue. Police treat as possible heart attack.
The ministers were asked to declare repurchase for five years or until mortgage banks and wheat stabilisation are completed. An immediate establishment of a mortgage branch of the Common Sell Bank was urged. If approved, producers' mortgaged debts could be taken over from corporations for a two year term. £500 was set aside for roadwork to be done by ratepayers. Mrs Elizabeth Griffin died aged 83, born in County Clare, Ireland, and resident in Broken E at the time.
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