14 May 1929
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1929
Page
1
Timber workers here resume work today under an arrangement stated to be acceptable to both sides. The note indicates a settlement reached to end the stoppage and restart production.
In Melbourne on Monday the Australian Railway Union urged ministers to withdraw the Railway Commissioners log used as a counter move to the AAU. Me Chapple and Mr Keane told the Ministers industrial peace depended on withdrawal, noting NSW suspended service of the law and hoping Victoria would act similarly. Ministers promised consideration and a response as soon as possible.
The Federal Attorney General J G Latham was interviewed by the Federal committee of the Waterside Workers Federation on proposals to reorganise waterfront work. The federation urged reallocation of pickup points across Commonwealth regions to secure a larger share of jobs for members. The private conference will resume.
In Melbourne the Seamen's Union of Australia challenged a registrar's refusal to register under the Arbitration Act. Commonwealth Steamship Owners' Association and Australian Seamen's Union objected. Brennan claims 6,000 members. Mensies questions the committee's majority support. Chief Judge Dethridge notes an affidavit and Sydney branch resolution to press the appeal.
Thieves entered Film House on a street during the weekend and stole £2291, taking the takings from Union Theatres Ltd venues across the city. The court reserved judgment as Mr Menges argued for reinstatement and arbitration, while the judge considers dismasing the appeal.
In Brisbane and Mount Morgan regions the Labor Government loses key seats with ministers A E Moore and J Sigpiard noted for troubled results. Eight seats remain doubtful as national trends favor the opposition Labor swings seen after promises to cut unemployment and reform police actions at the wharfs. The new government plans to tackle unemployment and trim parliamentary salaries from £750 to £500.
Newcastle Monday report says Mayor Alderman Wheeler held a conference with mining union officials and was authorized to telegram Acting Premier Buttenshaw requesting a conference of all parties in the coal dispute to seek a settlement.
Adelaide police report a 39 year old man from Philips Street Tipswich was found badly injured asleep at a car wheel. Witness Mir Nukelaw recalled the driver swerved to avoid a collision with two individuals. The man was admitted to Adelaide Hospital after fourteen stiches and is described as dazed and injured.
Walter Williams aged 32, caretaker at a Spring Street building in Sydney, clashed with a restricted hawker and they smashed through a glass door. An artery in Williams' neck was severed, a constable applied pressure until an ambulance arrived, and Williams remains in serious condition. The hawker has been arrested.
Parramatta Monday District Coroner returned an open verdict in the inquest into the death of William Pioneer Mastertoy a 46 year old Ashfield carrier who died in hospital. He found death by arsenic poisoning but no evidence showed who administered it and the coroner said the more he considered the death the nearer it seems to an unknown cause.
London report by Nain Primer Falkner MLC notes weather impacts on Australian sportsman Soortlim Shit owner and promoter. Mentions travel to Victoria and a claim of improving standards in Australian sport, with reference to a pro talent and potential clashes in future events.
In ideal weather Rovers defeated Warriors with a faster, more balanced attack. Yandell led the red and whites with key goals while Willis, Walsh, Barrett and Pelagna formed strong moves around the western wing. Warriors pressed late but Rovers held on to win 4 goals 13 behinds to 2 goals 2 behinds.
United Service reports a string of fatal crashes. Haymond Keltemhofen and his brother died when a borrowed plane crashed, scattering wreckage on a highway amid traffic. Chief Instructor Christopher Evans died near Montreal while training. Elmer Hobbs and two passengers perished in a separate crash near Wankesan. British aviator Howald Smith and associates also perished during a risky stunt.
Adelaide reports Mrs Mille will drive a motor junk from Adel aide to Central Australia to retrieve the bodies of the late Lient. Anderson and Mr Hitchcock arrived from Sydney this morning. The hornycroft Company equipment status unclear and the exact date not given.
Flight Lieut Moir and Mr Owen in the Vellore plane arrived in Singapore today from Singora after a calm crossing. They plan to leave tomorrow for Java on the continuation of their voyage to Australia.
In Adelaide, Captain Grosvenor arrived at Charleville Queensland yesterday morning at about one. After a brief stop of one hour he resumed his route and reached Longreart yesterday afternoon, assisting along the way.
In Melrovane on Monday Australian Air Commodore Williams described the Air Force as a key defence asset. The interview noted Australia retained its Air Force after the war and could project strength, making any invasion by air unlikely.
The Inspector of Fisheries at Port Pirie announces a June 4 start for a two month mesh net ban covering waters from Ward Point to Shoalwater Point, extending along the Gulf between four points. Netting near wrecks or channels remains unaffected.
A pleasant presentation of The Patsy delighted a sizable Port Pine audience last night. Bert Bailey starred as Mr Marrington with strong support from Agnes Doyle and Julie Grant, while Bert Betey and Julius Grant led the clever company under J Williamson. The farce impressed with lively antics, good acting, and solid laughs despite some uneven moments.
Western Australian Airways bids via W A Airways Ltd and Elder Smith & Co appoint as agents. Three engined De Havilland Hercules aircraft will carry 14 passengers plus freight and mails with mixed fares from £5 within states and £18 through fare Perth to Adelaide via Kalgoorlie or Geraldton, including meals and forest lodge stopover. Planes depart Perth 9 50 am Tuesdays, reach Adelaide 4 pm Wednesdays. return service Adelaide to Perth leaves 9 30 am Sundays, arrives 1 pm Monday. Night aging for delays. beacons and flood-lit aerodromes provide safety. government approval received. Part Price Pirie branch of Aliter mith A Ca, and other consignments.
From Melbourne North-West dispatches it is reported that Filan and others returned from Central Australia after meeting with the Alp Fore Board. They discussed transporting the bodies of Liew Keith Anderson and Mr W. S. Hiteacock to their burial place, the Kookahurra fuselate diary fragment, and personal belongings of the deceased.
A collision today in Bell street Preston between two motor trucks killed Harry Coli aged 35 a master baker who was fatally injured when thrown to the road. Frederick Burton aged 30 had a fractured skull and John Williams 28 received head injuries. Other men on the trucks escaped injury.
The Fall Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed the appeal of Alister Jenner Clark who is sentenced to death for murdering his wife by poisoning. The ruling confirms the death sentence and ends the appellate review.
Parents and churchgoers in Tula confronted procession organizers as crowds tore up posters and chased them through the streets, reflecting mounting anti religious sentiment amid an atheists revival program.
In Melbourne on Monday Mr. James Glarke of Gert rue Street Windsor withdrew 420 pounds from the State Bank and placed it in his wallet. While riding a crowded tram the wallet and money were lost. Local search and police were notified.
Berlin reports widespread resentment over the Soviet reply to German complaints about May Day demonstrations. The official response reportedly lacks regret or apology for the German actions and tensions remain high.
In Melbourne on Monday a Minister and other Federal Ministers plan to fly to Canberra tonight for Cabinet talks. Key issue is the future form of local government for Canberra and a likely continuation of a long session pattern. The Federal Loan Council will also meet to review Commonwealth and State programme plans for the coming financial year.
A German battle cruiser named Seydlitz was raised from 80 feet below the surface at Unevik Harbor after a lengthy salvage. The ship, of 25,000 tons with two archhouses on its keel, carried 1,100 men in action at Jutland and will be broken up immediately.
Ms. Oise Manmall, 21, a mechanic, died Saturday night at Murray Bridge Hospital from injuries in a collision between his motorcycle and a lorry. Police indicate the bike struck a mallee stump, causing a sudden swerve that led to the crash.
At the Nelshaby Agricultural Bureau meeting Mr L C Roberts presented Crops Suitable for the District. He urged a three course farming system combining cereals with fodder crops for sheep and noted success with pease and lupines. Lupines offer soil nitrogen and fertility, with field tests to follow and interest high among local agriculturists.
Mev Brown Neumi, rector of Ponts and Telegraphs, announced today arrangements for a telegraph pictures service between Melbourne and Sydney. Transmitting appliances are expected to arrive soon from abroad. The government will issue a mission of pictures and photographs within a week or two. Rates for transmitters and reels are listed, with prices for various sizes and types of negatives and prints.
A racing inquiry at Sandown concerns the running at the Saturday meeting in Melbourne. Stewards reviewed the junior rider and the actions of several individuals, with potential disciplinary measures discussed and witnesses questioned as part of the probe.
A Soviet procedural case accuses thirteen individuals of involvement in a long running vice network. Officials allege the group operated across multiple years with ties to organized activity and estimated financial gains. Local authorities urge caution as the inquiry proceeds.
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