18 May 1934
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1934
Page
1
Canberra reports new special regulations to prevent Asiatic diseases entering Australia by air. All incoming liners must notify arrival times by wireless, and passengers will undergo compulsory medical examination at Asiatic ports of call. Airplanes must be fumigated at last foreign airport to prevent disease-bearing insects.
Melbourne police struggle to identify a burned man found in a wooden culvert under Bulleen Road after a toy find, a two gallon petrol can, and marks resembling writing on a book and photograph. Authorities deem the death likely several days old with skull fractures.
Adelaide authorities impose immediate water restrictions on metropolitan reservoirs as a move to cut consumption to 60 million gallons weekly. Commissioner H S Hud d stressed there is no alarm about the overall water position, and the goal is to reduce usage through prudent care.
A farewell social for Pastor D J Reekie of four years in Pirie was held at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening with about 50 members attending. Speakers praised his work, a traveling case was presented to him, and a silver rap was donated for the St Andrew's Mockty Club. the event featured various musical items and a hearty supper. Pastor T K Fisher of Whyalla will succeed him and preach his first sermon on Sunday, June 3.
For the first time in Sussex cricket history the county team was captained by professional M. W. Tate as Melville was injured. Tate led the side, with the absence of Melville noted as the team pursued match objectives under his leadership.
Adelaide reports potential annual betting revenue near £100000 with current gains around £25000 to date. Officials note past benefits totaling £18000 by the end of March and project ongoing income from betting taxation and turnover tax for the state.
In Louisville on Thursday Winooka an Australian racehorse was defeated by an outsider in a six furlong sprint race. Ebony Lady won with Winooka finish second.
Last night the Playground Committee met with Mayor W. il. Threadgold chairing. The carnival balance showed receipts 28 pounds 4 shillings 2 pence, expenditure 1513 shillings 3 pence, and a profit of 8 shillings 4 pence. Secretary Sjostrom reported a bank credit balance of 935 pounds 11 shillings. The mayor noted the gambling club sought permission to use the Quoits Club shed as a dressing room, with quoits players reportedly agreeable.
Melbourne reports that Wonthaggi miners are losing tradespeople who cite £100,000 in purchases and relief payments wasted outside the town. Militants are blamed for prolonging the strike and no militant leaders will be re engaged at the mine.
Yesterday recorded a maximum of 792 and a minimum for the 24 hours ending at 230 am 72.
Reginald Bombfield was sentenced to one month imprisonment for keeping an untreated fox terrier and abusing the animal on April 25. Crocker stated the defendant beat the dog by a hind leg, left it unconscious, and it was later discarded in blackberry bushes and killed. The magistrate called him the most inhuman man to appear before him.
The visit of New Zealand Trade Commissioner R H Nesbitt to Adelaide shows strong interest from producers manufacturers and merchants in expanding two way trade. A direct steamer link is expected to emerge if trade prospects improve, with Nesbitt meeting several manufacturers to discuss exports of famous goods and electrical appliances.
In Brussels on Thursday the disaster at the Belgian colliery at Patoraga totela left 41 dead and five injured. The casualties comprised the entire shift and the bodies of the dead are unrecognisable.
Councils challenge Government over operation Premier and demand cooperation. Mayor Bray of Port Adelaide warns that cutting grants would worsen unemployment, while critics press for concrete examples of council non cooperation and refuse to concede terms.
A second blast of fire damp at the Paturaga mine kills fourteen more workers while a rescue party continues seeking yesterday's disaster victims. The ongoing mine tragedy raises questions over safety and emergency response as authorities confirm new fatalities.
Charles Darcy reported a garden intrusion at Mr. EB J Brown's Mentone residence. Police found deliberate arson preparations with kerosene pools, oil soaked bags, and kindling in the ceiling. A back door lock was forced. Brown was away at Bendigo races. the stranger fled.
The London Metal Exchange quotations for May 16 show small declines across several metals. Copper and tin fall modestly in spot and three month prices while silver and other alloys register minor drops. zinc and lead show slight rises in some categories.
Prof Algie Dean of Auckland University Law Faculty said women could not fill public roles better than men. He argued women police perform social duties men should do, questioned female jurors' motives, and doubted women politicians reaching parity with men.
Canberra authorities announced a special proclamation removing the flour tax effective June 1. The measure moves to ease rising costs, with officials outlining steps to implement the tax repeal and notify merchants and the public.
Canberra reports that the forthcoming budget will include £50,000 for the visit of Prince Henry to Australia. The Duke and Duchess of York tour cost £121,000, and the Prince of Wales tour cost £68,000.
The Presbyterian Assembly in Melbourne debated the Elevation of the Host during centenary celebrations and declared no intolerance, urged adherents to restraint, and placed responsibility for public processions on state authorities. It reaffirmed opposition to transubstantiation and refused reverence to the Host in the streets. A motion calling the Elevation idolatry and urging a ban on illegal processions was withdrawn.
Archbishop Mannix opened a parish aid bazaar in St. Joseph's Hall Port Melbourne with Rev. Prior Kiley Mr Disney MLA Mr Murphy MLA and Dr Quinn mayor. He noted a £2000 bequest from Mrs Mo Gregor yet £8500 liability remained and unemployment was worse in Port Melbourne. He urged productive full time work and suggested land reclamation and railway gauge work as better public uses. A vote of thanks was moved by Dr Weh and seconded by Mr Murphy.
Solomontown Beach Committee outlines a programme for next season beginning in August. Due to lower funds last season, townspeople are appealed to support improvements. Booklets of diets will be sold to fund the work, aiming to replace dead trees and plant a green fringe, reclaim western beach areas, and boost local revenue through increased beach use by schools and residents.
In Coburg, Keith Campbell, laborer, faces assault charges after an incident with his wife Kathleen Campbell. The court heard distressing testimony as Mrs. Campbell clung to her baby and urged leniency, noting ongoing police attendance at their home. The magistrate offered a suspended two-month sentence contingent on good behavior and abstinence from alcohol.
Approximately £20,000 will be in circulation today at Hroken HI as the North and Zine Corporation employees receive wages. About £11,000 goes to 1,000 North workers and roughly £9,000 to around 850 Zine staff.
Mr L Tookinson arrives from Peterborough and stays at the Royal Exchange Hotel. Mr A E Moore and I M Bills came from Adelaide and stay at the Royal Exchange. Afr Ibbotson of International Harvester came to Pirie then left for Jamestown after hotel住宿. Mr and Mrs Vickers with family arrived and are at the Central Hotel. T EB and A T Smith visited from Adelaide and stayed at the Royal Exchange before leaving for Gladstone. Toreadgold presided at a Playground Committee meeting. Nellie Cummins to begin nursing training after vacancy.
Geelong Grammar defeated Xavier by three lengths in 5 minutes 18 seconds. Wesley beat Seoteh in 5 minutes 28 and a fraction. Melbourne Grammar triumphed over Geelong College by three lengths in 5 minutes 34 and 2 fifths seconds.
An official from Seruren Customs questioned Pollock on petrol testing and standard limits. William Tracey of St Ride Junction Auto Service described sale conditions set by major companies to curb underselling, with penalties for high prices and excuses allowed. The enquiry was adjourned.
Philip Hargrave announces a July tour of Australia beginning in Adelaide at Twa Hall on July 3 followed by a Thursday recital. Programs prepared by his teacher Miss Henriet Gar Baul feature Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Brahms, and Mendelssohn. The child prodigy will perform across Western Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania with possible return visits to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
A Prest Limited display offers 54 inch Chevrette Serge in cream at special prices today and through 6/11, plus 40 inch and 29 inch serges, white serge with pinstripe, no new dress flannels in 30 shades, 54 inch plain unbleached sheeting, Belgium ticking, silk and lisle hose, leather shoppers with zip pockets, all marked for today only with sale prices and rack displays.
Numerous alterations have been made throughout our Store. It will pay you to Inspect Our Goods First. New goods including Smart Top Coats Winter Frocks Evening Frocks Millinery and more have arrived again this week. We invite your inspection.
A clothing department opens with hundreds of new cardigans lumber jackets sweaters and pullovers just arrived. Prices start from 5 11 with a diverse selection across leading brands includingFaerley stock. Also listing men’s wear and seasonal items with prices beginning at 26.
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