12 May 1933
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1933
Page
1
A vestry meeting at St Pauls in the Willochie diocese ended in controversy after Canon Dunn barred long time layman Mr B J Francis from seeking any church office. The nomination of parochial nominators was left in abeyance amid heated exchanges and rumors of further developments.
Adelaide reports a further 2d reduction in Voco petrol price by the Vacuum Oil Company. Effective tomorrow the 2d drop applies to Voco spirity product lines, as announced by J G C Evans, secretary of the South Australian Chamber of Automotive Services. The move mirrors cuts by major oil firms since the start of the year.
An appeal against the West Torrens election result has been lodged by Seamen's strike supporters and Australian Labor Party candidates. Allegations include misrepresentation and undue influence by rival candidates. The case moves toward resolution within days.
The paddle of Antonio Germinario, a drowned Italian fisherman from near Port Pirie, was found by Point Lowry lighthouse keeper Cosmo Gagliardi who notified authorities. The paddle bore initials PDT and matched items Germinario possessed when last seen alive. The paddle was brought to Pool Pine. his belongings are expected to wash ashore at Point Lowly or nearby.
Notes suggest Pirie whares may come next week with possible movements and market activity. Source items indicate awaiting official updates and potential entries in forthcoming local listings.
Melbourne arbitration court heard that adjustments to wages this year affect only adjustable portions of awards while special allowances were not changed. Gas workers’ award had special circumstances. Adelaide reports note waterfront improvements planned for Port Pirie with £3,560 allotted for local wharfs and possible ministerial visit next week.
In Perth an inquest heard a father attempted to kill his two daughters by placing a revolver to their heads and firing. The cartridges misfired, a coroner calling the event a miracle as the mother and girls recount waking to the danger and fleeing after a shot rang out.
Wellington magistrate M M An Gil Court sentenced 25 crew members of the steamer Mahia after charges of disobeying orders. Seven received imprisonment, others fined two shillings for absence without leave. The men argued the ship’s actions may have contributed to a seaman's death, a claim linked to prior self-harm attempts by the boatswain.
The Australian Workers' Union has issued summonses against Mr Gahan, Commonwealth Railways Commissioner, on behalf of railway workers. The action claims deductions from wages under Judge Drake-Brockman’s award, which the High Court has ruled invalid, and involves more than several workers.
Three armed men entered the Chinese Sons of Thy Loy & Company in Mexandria, Inday, and compelled the elderly Chinese proprietor to open the safe. They stole about 450 in notes and fled without delay. A similar prior visit by an armed bandits to the same place had occurred recently, with a substantial amount of money taken.
Melbourne, Thursday. Mrs Aadley, anxious wife of Dagley of Williamstown, has waited months for news of her husband as officers seek a missing young couple believed stranded after leaving Westoon Australia. The search traced them to a point about 600 miles west of Fowler's Bay. the woman did not follow the railway and moved farther south.
Head of River results show Geelong College withdraw due to internal issues among crew. Geelong Grammar upset Xavier College while Wesley beat Melbourne Grammar by a length and a quarter. Scotch College earned a walkover against Geelong College. Geelong Newamer defeated Xavier by two lengths.
Melbourne Presbyterian General Assembly adopts a cautious stance on dancing at church events or on church property deeming it inexpedient. It condemns liquor at dances and urges safer hosting practices while preserving tolerance to prevent divisions in congregations.
Estate of Archbishop Wright valued for probate purposes at 70. He left his state to his widow absolutely.
A Melbourne lawyer represents a drive to move claims from industrial court to a local defense for Commonwealth railways workers in Texas. The aim is to have Judge Drake Beekman endorse the Pall Arbitration Court award in Melbourne next Monday, with retroactive effect from January 7 when reductions were ordered.
NSW readers are told the refer end for reform of the Legislative Assembly in Sydney takes place Saturday. The three parties deliver final appeals as race tightens with communism and personal issues shaping voters’ minds. Observers predict a narrow Yes margin amid intensive united-party campaigning.
Mr AH Rileschick on annual leave. Suspector WP Johns to leave Port Pirie next week for Police Appeal Board meeting. M M Middleton addressed children at breakup celebrations. Mr C Costull elected chairman of Port Pirie Table Tennis Association in YALGA rooms. P B McMahon left Pirie for Sydney on business and pleasure. A W Scarde presented honors to scholars. Dan P Gormley with B A Clarke and M Kearney judged garden marshing. Mr Sol Bensley received gifts as he moves to Barclays Bank manager post. D Rowe out ill at Sister Bray's hospital. W A Soskin to relieve. Haskin known in Adelaide as Secretary United Church Tennis Association.
The Full Arbitration Court varied the metal trades award to permit an employer to suspend or cancel obligations under indentures if business failure prevents training for apprentices. The court rejected substituting unindentured learners, keeping apprenticeship intact. The Chief Judge noted some firms must retain apprentices despite reduced stats, while the aim is to avoid denying youths training in skilled trades.
Sen Massy Greene announces a further 5 percent reduction in the discount rate on Treasury Bills effective June 4, applying to about £52 million advanced by the Commonwealth Bank and trading banks. The concession would save the Government £130,000 for the full year, aligning with Commonwealth Bank policy to lower interest rates overall.
Adelaide inquest heard Mervyn Smoker aged 12 from Knoxville was killed by a bullet while walking home from school on April 13. Medical evidence cited a lung abscess from a wound. hospital officials disputed Easter Monday surgery timing. Doctors described the patient’s deterioration from April 24 until his death at about 7 30 p.m. A coroner's inquiry examined whether timely treatment could have altered the outcome and whether the wound was self-inflicted or accidental.
In Canberra on Thursday a draft of the Fusion Wage formula from the Arbitration Court would grant federal public servants a yearly pay cut of only £4 if the government accepts the court’s judgment.
Melbourne reporting an elderly woman Agnes Brown of Alber Park was leaving Windsor Motel Middle Park when a thief tried to snatch her handbag. He knocked her to the pavement and fled with £58 in banknotes a gold ring valued at £14 a Savings Bank book with £1,100 credit and two deposit slips for £790.
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