14 May 1935
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1935
Page
1
The Full Arbitration Court ruled the strike dead after employers yielded to unions and allowed workers access to the hearing. Painters and Wacks Union sought wage reductions. the court noted workers had killed the strike with kindness and refused to intervene further.
Honolulu dispatch reports fatal accidents mar the American naval operations. Gunners and sailors die as a destroyer collision during a night patrol against a suspected submarine. An air station reaches its destination safely amid the chaos.
Adelaide Monday cabinet on the recommendation of Mr SW Jeffries Minister of Employment decided to allocate 20,000 for unemployed men on sustenance. The grant will subsidise fortnightly rations at a shilling-for-shilling basis and be available to local governing bodies with total cash and value of incentives calculated by the recipients of the special funds.
Mr A S Drakeford arrived from Melbourne to preside over the biennial conference of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen where Redhill railway questions and workers' rights were on the agenda. Delegates from the eastern States joined Western Australian and Commonwealth Railways representatives for discussions likely to reference Pirie and unification of railway control.
Lieut-Col and Mrs Slattery welcomed at Florence street hall Pirie by Salvation Army friends. Messages delivered to a large audience with Army Band and choruses. Slattery praised Pirie’s work with Salvation Army sisters aiding dark-skinned children and noted enthusiastic reception and ongoing campaigns in Kauringa Peterborough Jamestown and other centres.
A man found dead in a gas filled room in Wakefield Street led police to report a mistaken identity. Mrs Kinnane and daughter returned home for a funeral before learning the victim was Laurence John Dwyer, 56, an invalid pensioner, who occupied the upstairs room. The error arose after misidentification with Henry Michael Kinane, 34. A used room, gas pipes broken to vent the gas, and an inquest were noted.
A young woman was found dead on a parklands bench in Adelaide. A poison house and glass were nearby with a letter addressed to Miss Jean Langsford. The incident hints at a troubling case of presumed foul play amid a society tone.
Mrs Slattery delivered a moving address on the power to choose life or death and immortality, citing Elijah Abraham and Pilate. Lieut-Cul Slattery urged living rightly before God as a path to eternal life, noting wheat grains in an Egyptian tomb and the impact on business without immortality. Visitors planned further talks at Florence street hall and Prince street hall in Selomon town.
The State Labor Party faced a defeat at the polls but Lang is not yet finished as leader. He is likely to remain in charge for about 18 months unless he resigns or internal upheaval occurs at Trades Hall. Lang highlights past defeats yet argues the party may gain seats in upcoming elections, noting two federal seats switching and potential gains in state races. Deputy Premier Bruxner said the government’s reemployment policy shows results and further improvement is expected.
Personal A White of Pirie branch relief agency updates. Mr and Mrs Ghoat and child left by car after staying at Royal Exchange Hotel. Cocks arrived by car from yesterday. Me is staying at Noval Exchange Hotel. Barham, formerly at Royal Exchange Motel, left Pirie. Vera Sudkamp resumed duties after Melbourne holidays. Dr H M Rees, new Adelaide referrer, visits Pirie at Central Hotel. J Butler admitted to Pirie Hospital with pleurisy. Tom Penn of Salomontown admitted to Pirie Hospital. Det J J Evatt began annual leary yesterday. Station-stiver Bland promoted to Port Adelaide Fire Station with farewell. Mrs Gaston Miss Hodges Hosking and others arrived at Royal Exchange Hotel for service stay, journey to resume today.
Fragmented text notes Mundas opposition to Me J P Lane sealer of fe Labo Barly, comments from Victoria on New South Wales election results. Mention of A A Calwell and potential Labor Party record in federal questions. Indicated defeat at filer in New South Wales, workers united, and tensions within the party.
Tragic sudden death of Thomas Ballantyne accountant and long time ledger keeper for W Pelham and Son butchers in Ellen Street. Ballantyne was found seated in his office chair with pen in hand and glasses dangling. Colleagues recall his quiet service, accuracy, and devoted attendance, as the firm mourns a dedicated employee with deep long service and personal regard.
A historic banquet at Dublin Castle honored Mr. J. A. Lyons, prime minister of Australia, with representatives from all parties present. Lyons, asked about peacemaking between Britain and Ireland, replied that he had enough troubles of his own and would not become involved in theirs.
Canberra Monday remarks by Dr M J Holmes Commonwealth Senior Medical Officer at the sixth annual Australian Cancer Conference urged creation of state organisations for cancer education. He noted that modern treatments make a cancer diagnosis not necessarily fatal.
In Sydney on Monday the pleghora Commissioner announced idle party shifts. Labour appears to have lost ground as the Government benefits from 100 postal votes in Goulburn for Mr. Joughlin. In Murray, Mr. Lawson of the Country Party faces a tight race as Wade increases to a 262 vote lead.
Eighty four cases of whisky and champagne were stolen from the merchandise section of Goldsbrough Mort and Company city store. A patrolman noted nothing during rounds but the theft was found by the cleaner this morning after the thief climbed over a two‑foot high steel fence.
Report from Sydney notes two valuable silver cigarette cases belonging to the Governor were stolen during Jubilee Day reception at Government House. Police have the matter. the Governor appeals to the public to return the boxes.
Reports say a Priestman crane on a dredge tows into Lake Alexandrina when a steamer Industry undertook a crossing. The dredge later sank and salvage attempts are planned at the site. Local property owner Wie intends to test recoveries and pursue salvage efforts.
An important conference convened by Signor Musso discussed preserving the present Austrian government, addressing the Nazi threat, and restoring order. A noninterference formula was prepared for presentation at the Tanubian conference, with talks on reconciling Austria, Hungary, and Bulgaria.
In Adelaide Monday, the Supreme Court held a debtor farmer’s position hopeless as insolvency proceedings proceed. Arthur Raymond Johnson faced a scheme proposed by Barley and Kriewaldt affecting creditors. the court weighed whether to reject the proposed arrangement under section 161. Assets totals included £750 in current assets, with sums owing to hire purchase and unsecured creditors. The case raises questions on rights of secured creditors and potential stay orders, as the judge warned against triggering a broader bankruptcy. The hearing continues.
Fragmentary OCR reports a meeting of His Excellency the Governor in Council concerning Coote Chiffued of Bi and associated registration matters. Details are unreadable, but the item references a formal session in a government context.
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