19 May 1930
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1930
Page
1
A massive blaze in Pinnawe left about 200 residents without water or light as the fire swept through a mill and electric light plant. Dense smoke rose over the town while tanks of oil fed the flames. Firefighting equipment struggled to control the inferno amid total darkness and widespread kerosene usage.
Fashion notes urge a new model to meet demands for waistline development after years of straight ling. Instructors provide exercises to slim waists and shape the bust, while models face alterations to align with the new look.
The Mary of the nursery rhyme Mary had a Little Lamb is celebrated today as Mrs Mary Hughes. She lives near Llanymynech Road in the Melahter hood area of Llangollen. As a child she fed orphaned lambs and the lambs followed her to school according to a Nottingham visitor Miss Bluet who heard of the incident.
United Service reports London writer A J Villiers launches a sea classis with By Way of The Horn charting the voyage of the square rig ship Grace Harwa. He and late Ronald Walker undertook the filming voyage despite Walker's death, enlisting Poet Laureate John Mairwell and ex windjammer Erikson aboard the Morzo Cecile for access and photographs of crew camaraderie.
Vancouver report notes Dwigit Morrow former ambassador of Mexico and Morgan's Ltd. executive opened a New Jersey Senate bid with a plan to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment. He favors state control of liquor policy with federal aid to curb interstate liquor movement and police duties left to states. He says he is not opposed to prohibition in principle but supports local enforcement.
Umited Service Florence July 5 Mussolini addresses Fascist crowd claiming Italy as a forty million nation. He warns of foreign ignorance and asserts readiness for war with strong talk of rifles machine guns ships and big guns to secure power and unity. He emphasizes will and force over words.
NSW railways to gain extended powers as presented by Treasurer Stevens to the Resistive Assembly. The proposal aims to adjust freight charges to reduce friction between rail and motor transport, with conditions allowing the railway to handle freight for customers who agree to the new terms.
In London on Saturday Croyston defeated the Australian, bowler match results showed Australia trailing 87 to 68 after four ends. Titchell won 18-414, Gayfost 17 8, Mash 24-17, Atley 14-47, Lee 2019, and Donald 16-26.
Dame Nellie Melba will end her retirement to perform at a Park Lane Hotel concert in aid of the Children Adoption Association funds. The event is under royal patronage of the Queen and the Duchess of York.
Australia were dismissed for 285 at Lords with Ponsford top scoring on 82 not out as slow batting against MCC defined the day. Bradman bled after a lunch injury, Woodfull and Bradman anchored a cautious stand while Ponsford, Richardson, and Kippax added useful runs amid nervous crowds of about 25 000.
A chaotic report from Paris describes an imposter linked to a United Sersior intrigue, with references to Cleveland figures and a Prince of Wales connection. The piece blends makeup deception, accusations, and police involvement as authorities pursue the truth amid public spectacle.
Gallant Fox wins the Kentucky Derby amid a rain softened track. Notable performances and wagers are noted, with Winning horse Gallant Fox securing the top prize and a share of the purse.
Fragmented text outlines a dramatic return by a jockey with scattered names and phrases. The readable parts reference racing figures, teams, and locations in a garbled OCR snippet, offering no coherent event or outcome to anchor a summary.
The readable text hints at a sports scorecard or lineup from a game or meet. Mentions names such as Kennedy, Allen, Grimmett, Walker and Stavens, with scattered numbers and a tally style. The fragmentary OCR lacks a clear event, date, or outcome.
Disjointed cricket score snippets show Yorkshire, Somerset, Surrey, and Lancashire chasing totals with notable contributions from players like Woolley, Gunn, Berry, and Parsons. Several teams post low wickets partnerships, with gaps and incomplete lines reflecting a noisy OCR page from a county match report.
Amy Johnson lands in Singapore driving wind and propeller trouble on her record attempt to reach Australia from Britain by Moth plane. She escapes a Rangoon propeller issue and plans to depart for Australia tomorrow, aiming for Darwin by Wednesday if weather holds. Escorted by Moth seaplanes, she receives a warm welcome but cites headwinds and poor visibility as factors delaying beat of Hinkler’s record.
The article profiles Amy Johnson, a determined woman who trained rigorously for aviation and pursued a secretaryship in the field. Her family recalls early support, with praise for her concentration and resolve to prove women could match men in a challenging, opportunity filled profession.
Sydney Sunday report says soupocations may delay a Newcastle colliery resumption. Federation of Engine Drivers and Firemen president W Curruthers claims the agreed conditions for return to work are being ignored by some managers. If consent is not ensured, members of the YP and A. workers in the mines may withdraw.
The YMCA emphasizes Christian ideals and fourfold development Body Mind Spirit for young men and boys. It invites membership across 2,00,000 youths in 900 associations globally, urges youth empowerment, outlines programs and meetings, and calls for support and participation from the community.
Miss Marie Burke, the well known actress, will sail for America on May 28 to undergo a test for talkies. London Laboratory credits the plan to advance her screen career.
Lord Kingsford owned by Buckley Joyce won first in junior dogs and top placements in other classes at the South Australian Bulldog Club championship show held at Ve'orin Park Racecourse. Cassidy, bred by Mrs Fr. Powell, also placed. Judge E Sincock presided as the event highlighted breeding development and early judging points for young stock.
Anzac the veteran charger given by Mr Miall of Melbourne to His Majesty the King will be featured at the topping the colors ceremony. Empire Press Conference members and Australians will witness at the royal horse event in Buckinghams Palace. The King watches training during a two year interval, with the birthday parade of 1998 noted as he returns to state duties. Royal grooms and troops accompany the horse for changing of the guard, then return to their posts as the ceremony proceeds.
The article records Sir Herbert Samuel Liberal views on capital punishment, arguing it may only be justifiable as a deterrent and should not be based on tit for tat. Viscount Brentford condemns abolition, claiming death as a strong deterrent to professional crime. no execution miscarriages were found in decades of inquiry.
A Liverpool importer sent 500 galahs and cockatoos from Australia aboard the Runie just before a pneumonitis ban. Birds were described arriving in good condition but some were mixed with Australian kangaroos and other animals in transit. Some specimens reached New York and Manchester, while others were impounded or disposed of after landing.
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