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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

May 15, 1928

Page

1

New Governor of South Australia Formally Inaugurated in Adelaide

Brig-Gen Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven took office as Governor of South Australia in a sunlit Adelaide Town Hall ceremony. Crowds cheered along route from Government House while loyalist displays and a royal message from the King greeted the new administrator, recalling past visits and pledges of welfare for the state.

Adelaide South Australia Adelaide Town Hall Alexander Hore-Ruthven Kugaul Pepresqni Government House Ie Taw Hall Strenze Une Hells Yuen

Buildings Burned in Murray Bridge Blaze

A morning fire at Murray Bridge destroyed the Blacksmith Promises Male Bros and Harvey Lou painters. A cylinder exploded sending debris and breaking windows. Local brigade arrived quickly but the fire held its grip. Firefighters fought for over four hours to save adjoining structures including a Dillard saloon owned by Mr. Penny.

Dillard Mr. Penny

Remarkable Evidence Woman Chained to Tree in Tasmania

Melbourne Monday report from Goode Veland in Wynyard Tasmania describes Mer Bert Hiniter and wife landing at 1 pm. Authorities say a woman was chained to a post for three hours during cattle roundup and later charged with theft of cattle. The police deny kneeling on the woman finding her tied to a post.

Melbourne Bert Hiniter Goode Veland Wynyard Tasman Sydney Tasmania Wey

Senate vacancy appointment of Mr Robinson

The appointment of Mr Robinson as successor to Sir Henry Barwell in the Senate will be confirmed at a meeting of Coin Houses of Parliament at noon tomorrow. The Labor Party did not intend to nominate a candidate to oppose Mr Robinson, but a protest by Labor is not improbable given the seat's history with Sir Henry Barwell and the late Senator J W O Loughlin.

Adelaide Robinson Henry Barwell Senate L. Li Hill Labor Party Hobinson Labor J. W. O'Loughlin

Spain approves extensive naval programme worth 20 million

In Madrid King Alfonso presided over a ministers’ meeting that approved a 20 million naval programme. Details remain scarce. the government says the Marine Ministry is empowered to place necessary orders and lay out the construction of new ships. Spain asserts no imperialist aims but must bolster its naval forces to meet global standards.

the Times Madrid Alfonso of Spain Ministry of Marine

Adelaide shooting cases blur town injuries in wake of weekend

In Adelaide on Saturday night James Riordan a 30 year old laborer from West Terrace was wounded with a bullet through the abdomen wall near the George Hotel Currie Street and left Alcinde Hospital yesterday Lindsey G Rowe an 11 year old of Franklin Street was shot four times in the face at Weath Terrace undergoing X ray at Adelaide Hospital today both were reported in satisfactory condition.

Adelaide Monitoy James Riordan West Terrace Currie Street George Hotel Alcinde ‘Hospital Lindsey G. Rowe Pranklin Street Weath Terrace Adelaide Hospital

Labor Party Fund Circulation Sparks Union Debate

A Adelaide circular from the South Australian branch of the Australian Meat Industry-Employes' Union urged unions to state their views on increased sustenance payments to the Labor Party. It called for a conference of unions sharing support for party influence and potential reorganizations to ensure financial backing. Ten unions signaled support for holding the conference, while eight opposed or were undecided, with several still considering the matter.

Waller, Mood Austalian Ahyr Unig Australian Labor Party Labor Party Unione Mie Mme Laban Tansteiniats Miinancial South Australiamnions la ‘Iga Tavar Hutons

Melbourne Cooks Dispute Inches Toward Settlement

Unclear reports from Melbourne describe Marine Cooks Union and shipowners edging toward a settlement by Wednesday. The proposal would resume under the suspended award with a conference to set rostering rules, a possible extension rejected, and possible arbitration for a new board of reference to oversee manning and crew selection.

Melbouurne Marine Cooks J. ‘Torenape Marine Cooks’ Union Montay Alseantinge WIN Hsist Rusia Agaten Wiimote Mc Maid Collin Lnef Manning

Murder charge in New Lynne case bats case and motives

In the Supreme Court Alan Nore grove aged 27 faces murder charges for killing his brother's widow, Sroestina Noregrove, with a flatiron at New Lynne on March 7. The Crown says they lived as common law husband and wife. a key witness fainted under cross examination then recovered and admitted the deception.

Aucland Trai Supreme Coart Alan Noregrove Sroestina Noregrove New Lynne Witnous

Delegates Meet at Trades Hall Over Marine Cooks Dispute

Four delegates from maritime unions gathered at Melbourne Trades Hall to discuss the marine cooks dispute. Tudehope, head of the Marine Books Union, sent a telegram urging settlement on owners’ terms, prompting irritation. Arrival from Sydney delayed the meeting, which adjourned until Wednesday with expectations the cooks will be instructed to return to work.

Melbourne Tudehape Marine Books' Union Ahig Pha Vonferdee Tudehope Sydney Waable Cordingly

Australian Pilgrimage Forges Ahead to Gallipoli Battlefield

Organisers announce postponement of the expedition to the Gallipoli battlefield with Mr G O Middleton of Quorn guiding the group. The party plans to depart from Bord Pirie and target arrival in Gallipoli around Anzac Day. A member is currently confined in a private hospital.

Melbourne G. 0 Middleton Quorn Bord Pirie Gallipoli Amane Dourat Sisher

Damaged Roads Cooperation Sought for Cable Works

Melbouadne Monday reports the Postmaster-General's Department considers joint action with Commonwealth and State Roads Boards to reduce road disturbance during cable relaying and pole erection. A conference of engineers is urged to discuss the proposal and coordinate authorities.

Melboudane W. , Gibson Commonwealth Stovnl Ie States Valdane Postmaster-Ceneral Melmon

Melbourne court hears disputed Timber Workers circular

In Federal Arbitration Court Melbourne the judge questions a Sydney Timber Merchants Association circular urging 44 hour work weeks. Mr Bowers defers, saying he has not seen the document and cannot confirm employers authored it. The judge presses for immediate clarification from the union to determine if it was planted by employers.

Melbourne Federal Arbitration Court Timber Workers F. Cooke Sydney Timber Merchants’ Ansociation Sydney Akers Cgubin 3. Bowers Timber Workers' Unies Judge Lukin Mr. Bowers Dodge Lukain Scanton Wreessary the Unto Scanew

Whipping Ordered in Serious Charge Case

A five year imprisonment and whipping were ordered by Justice Napier in the Celeuinail Court today for Meonge Hens King aged four years, for a serious offence against a girl. The sentence followed findings of a single charge of assault and a related offence involving a minor.

Adelaide King Napier Maren

Nationalist leaders plan moves amid China Japan tensions

United States and Britain may gain diplomats as Nationalist leaders map new roles while Japan weighs responses to the ongoing China crisis. Reports from Tsingtao note regular army units led by Gen. Ku Chu Tong resisted Japanese forces, fueling claims of internal disarray and foreign meddling. An American visitor warned that efforts to draw the United States into China could intensify if policy shifts continue.

United Service Tokyo Nationalint Peking G. G. Wisan Minteler United States Wasty Ching Wei Mintater Britain Diplowmire Pawars Japan Tsingta Yondsy Ku Chu Tong Canton Military School Kalsheé Witt Tt Ik Ligt Nationaliat Ghind China

Beauty and Work in Modern Industry Debate

A discussion on women in the engineering field features Jo mon rarsars alu contoremen ws advocating for women’s employment, citing Men’s opposition to women in trousers and dangerous labor. Sir Woodrukn Burbidge and others defend opportunities for skilled women while noting hiring preferences for attractive, capable workers.

Lanron Ran de Ton Fandon Amastelt Forrman HP Ting Haslett Vestris Woodrukn Burbidge Marrod's Lids, Rweais Igvoa Busling

Prince Carol's Travel Certainty in London Rumor Mill

United Service reports Prince Carol of Roumania faced stoning rumors in London as hours pass with no departure plans. A local doctor reportedly refused a travel certificate, Madama Toupesen fending off inquiries about Carol's house in Dartford and a prior link with the Soviet Embassy in Paris raises diplomatic questions.

United Service London Stoning Carol of Roumania Hag Horn Ondervid Ile Madama Toupesen Carol Carols France Nia Elise Raons Paris Feenen

Walsh v Johansen sparks union dispute over hostile stance

The case concerns Walsh and Johansen amid tensions within the union as Walsh accuses Johansen of hostility after learning of opposition to his views. The dispute centers on leadership and internal alignments within the group.

Booth on Oval Council's Decision For Football Season

The council approved a tender of £7 per liquor booth at the Memorial Oval for the football season. Cr Coffey moved an amendment after debate. Alderman Goode noted the discussion ended with Ali Hoare and Crs Tung and A Toll reporting the proceedings.

Gopwell Gr Comey Memorial Oval Tam Val CouBell Ald, Goode Cr Coffey Randideratle Dinmugsion I Warried Ali Hoare Crs Tung

Air Disasters Question Safety Slots After RAF Deaths

London dispatch reports 38 Royal Air Force deaths this year including five last week. The Daily Mail notes safety mechanisms are blamed for delays in installation of protective slots and parachutes. Air Ministry experts cite machine variation as causing slow progress, while critics urge swifter action to prevent further accidents.

the Recorder London Daily Mall Royal Air Force Aly Mtoykl Air Ministry

Seven Killed In Crash At Grade Crossing In Erie

Seven persons including a father and four sons were killed when two racing autos crashed into a stationary locomotive at a grade crossing near here today. The engines driver on them failed to stop as the cars dashed toward the crossing.

Galles Service Erie Penn Mandhy

Sydney council contract inquiry opens before judge

In Sydney, Monday, Justice Marvin presided as the Royal Commission began hearing in the 1986 contract case between Sydney City Council and Babcock and Wilcox Ltd for a supply matter. Evidence showed a £10,600 payment from a trust to Malling via Albert, with deliberations about further funds and a trip to New Zealand. The inquiry runs until Wednesday.

Sydney Marvin Witting Web Royel Commission Suprame Court Yaney City Counci Balyconk Ind Wiley, Ltd Ngehbery Honortow Teyat Shand Kit City Flectrelty Anager Babcock and Wilcox, Ltd Babcock and Wilcox London A. i Albert Maling Attort' Offee Fac Tvs Albert Malling New Zealand

Acid Thrower Scene At Sydney Sessions

A man aged 80, Eric McDonald, faced charges after a corrosive liquid was thrown during a session in Sydney. The incident involved a relative of the complainant and occurred amid a tense court-like environment.

Sydney Eric McDonald Astinghurst McDonald Priveners Amd

British AWD Foreign Cutters at South Johnstone

A fragmented report notes activity involving British all-wheel-drive cutters at South Johnstone with unclear dates. The text mentions Maer and a comparison to a prior figure, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.

Aerial Mail Service Planned for Transatlantic Airships

Commander C D Burney reports progress toward a US backed transatlantic airship service with a Paris London to New York network. Key points include 70 ton payloads, two weekly flights, four airships, and required American approval. Southampton eyed for terminal as Britain and US discuss government support and capital.

London C.D. Burney America United States Coolidge Soover Secretary of Commerce Burney Malatiio England Bouthampton Amercam Tyne Britain Flammender Burney Thase Cme Mall New York Washington Navy Department

Pilot Van Laur Black Begins 46000 Mile World Flight

American aviator Van Laur Black started a 46,000 mile flight from Croydon to Tokyo and back, planning stops at 149 country centers. He will fly via Venice, Cairo, Cape Town, and return through Tokyo, with weather reports expected to be clear.

London van Laur Black Dulen Croynon Tokyo Black Mudeliies Venlae Cairo Cape

Australian tennis stars arrive for Preseason championship prep

J B Hawkes cables from Part report that Australian touring players have landed and begun steady practice for the upcoming Preach championship next Saturday. Crawfords recovering to start Wednesday. French mutivle Moratea Brusnno show strong form, with Coppent duo and Hunter among Americans. Brookes may pair with Hunter in future events. Patterson-Hawkes and Grinford-Hopman to pair in doubles.

Money J. B. Hawkes Part Stordy Craw Moratea Brusnno Abi Tlunter Aoubies Borotra Brugnon Lacosty Bousa Cochet Buseles Patterson-Hawkes Sod Grinford-Hopman Patterson Moon Norman Brookes Hunter

8ST V WEST Lightweight Bout Attracts Massive Bets

A flood of money surrounds the lightweight bout between 8ST and West. Bookmakers report heavy action as fans expect a decisive outcome. The event is drawing attention from eastern cities and promises a lucrative night for bettors and promoters alike.

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Murray Bridge Bert Hinkler Mr. Robinson Derathl Alan Hormaroy New Lynn Ahip Prests Ltd Putation Munister Militant Circular Tsunanfu Onromne Blarie Beauty and Work Prince Carol Bruseh The Union Black Fir Booth Oval Council Amd Foun Sydney Commission South Johnstone Aerial Mail Service van Laan MUSE Agatnet Welpon Eistern
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