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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

May 19, 1938

Page

1

Independents choose Illingworth as convener in Australia

In Adelaide the Independents moved to appoint G W Illingworth as convener after supporting R D Nicholls for Speaker and R J Rudali for Chairman of Committees. A discussion on suspending Standing Orders to enable a five year Parliament was noted, with Davies leading a prior attempt and a tense morning in Parliament as meetings continued into the afternoon.

Adelaide G. W. Illingworth Goodwood R. D. Nicholls L.C.P J. Rudali Independente Australian Labor Party Kierawmi Busi Mcinties House Messrs Mleass and Liivas Mer. Stepheny vTchards Gorumattice Legislative Council Lalor Con— Dun and Wites WB Neholls Awhay Parlament Pene Lanorrew Sichulis Miss Jenkins Ltr Pisk Nichelle Moe Manior Tim Wam Inaar Theolerios Wester

France and Italy Talks in Flux This Week

Rome says Italo French discussions stalled due to Spain. Blondel and Count Ciano expected to confer soon. Mussolini demands Franco as master of all Spain and Spain settlement linked to Anglo Italian accord. Paris Times notes Blondel to query Count Clana to gauge promise or waste of time.

London Rome the Times M. Blondel Count Ciano Spain Barcelona Mussolini France Franco Paris Count Clana

Thermometer records 69.5 high and 54 low

Yesterday’s weather shows a maximum of 69.5 and a 24 hour minimum of 54, measured until 8.30 am.

No Betting in Hotels Tested in Sydney Action

Sydney hotelkeepers vow to eject bookmakers entering hotels and to call police if ignored. United Licensed Victuallers Association president Mr. Connolly says hotels must suppress betting to protect trade. Warwick Farm races seen as a test as 400 hotelkeepers back the move.

Sydney Mr. Connolly United Licensed ‘Victuallers’ Association Connolly

Embargo on War Material to Japan Sparks Debate

In Melbourne, the Federal Ministry argues an embargo on war materials to Japan clashes with Australia’s foreign policy. Secretary J Healy of the Waterside Workers Federation notes the shift follows Mr. R G Menzies departure for England and cites commercial protests over losing a profitable market in Japan, while waterside workers emphasize securing international peace.

Melbourne TRE Federal Japan Australia R. G. Menzies England J. Healy Waterside Workers’ Federation Lealy

King and Queen in Lancashire tour praised by crowds

London reports see King and Queen touring Lancashire with large crowds at halted stops. Ministers including Lord Derby aides accompanied the royal party. A lunch gathering at Stanley noted Dominion Secretary Healy’s remark on iron reserves and national security. The royal visit to Manchester area continues with the King opening an extension as a mass meeting plans unfold.

London Lanca Shire Hugh Ester Legation Lord der Tenant Mr. Healy Stanley Dominions Retary Lord Derby Samuel Hoare

Man Found Dead With Pistol Beside Body in Melbourne

A young Englishman Tents du Bourg Denman was found dead in his Melbourne hotel room with an automatic pistol nearby. He had recently been implicated by Amber importers of South Melbourne. Private papers show his Chelsea, London address. Denman was a great grandfather of Lord Denman and linked to prominent figures of English and Australian society.

Melbourne Sosemor Australia Tewman Arthur Denman Marie Tate Comti Henry di Bourg France

Rain halts Australian innings at 126 for none

Australian score stands at none for 126 before play was halted by 3 consecutive rain stoppages. Brown bats confidently while Barock and Ne tost struggle as rain delays lengthen. Heavy showers expected with no wickets fall and Australia leading by unknown runs as Sundries and Badcock stay not out.

Australian Associated Press London Northamptonshire Brown Barock Ne Tost

England's Captain Prospects Highlight Robins Choice

London report notes R W V Robins as near-certain England captain for first Test. Symond credits Robins for Moran Marylebone success and fielding leadership while analyzing rivals Allen Hammond Farnes Stephenson Turnbull Sellers Wilcox and other candidates for captaincy.

Recorder Special Cables London R. W. V. Robins England Ronald Symond Daily Mail Robins Marylebone Allen Hammond Farnes Stephenson Turnbull Sellers Wilcox Impart

Generalker Squires Named to Reorganise Army

Canberra report says Maj Gen Ernest Ker Squires director of staff duties at British War Office has been chosen by the Federal Cabinet to reorganise the army. His British role and value to expansion plans may delay his relinquishment. Born in Poona in 1882, he began Royal Engineers service in 1903 and later served with the Indian Army Sappers and Miners in Afghan operations.

Canberra Ernest Ker Squires Squires Poona India Royal Engineers Ard

Investors fear position in New Zealand turmoil

Adelaide reports Mr G F Jenkins chairman of the Parliamentary Liberal Country Party toured New Zealand for six weeks. He said investors fear the Labour Government’s social reforms may hurt business and inflation. He noted a shift toward Australia as safer. a 40 hour week disrupts business and raises alcohol use concerns. He cited large sums invested in New Zealand and investigations into social policy. He praised hospitality received in New Zealand.

Adelaide G. F. Jenkins Liberal Country Party New Zealand Orthy Lahior Onierturnon Austalia Apie Australia Theodore Hari Lid Bern Deakins

Negotiations to settle Czech Slovakia dispute begin

The Czecho Slovakia Government and Sudeten German leader will open discussions immediately Britain urges prompt talks. The aim is to avoid war over Crecko Slovakia while preserving national prestige on both sides. Concerns include potential incidents and German demands about abandoning the Czech Soviet Pact.

Czecho-Slovakia London Hodza Crecko-Slovakia Hitler Austria Miger England France

False Evidence in Adelaides Case Brings Prison Term

The trial alleged conspiracy to supply liquor at a hotel. Mr Millhouse noted a possible stamp error on a ticket. Both defendants were convicted and sentenced to six months with hard labor.

Buck Adelaide Louie The Sol Toy Tischer

Young Offender Pleads Guilty in Reform School Case

A 18 year old boy pleaded guilty in a juvenile court related to a wounding incident. The youth, transported to Mey Coerilw, was ordered to reform school until age 18. Details describe a violent act and subsequent legal handling, with confusion in the OCR text but the core fact: a youth accepted responsibility and received placement in a reformative facility.

Bank teller jailed for two years with hard labor

Stanley Hickman, 31, once a Glenelg branch teller of the English Scottish and Australian Bank, was sentenced to two years in prison with hard labor after being found guilty on seven charges of embezzlement, falsification of accounts, and larceny as a servant involving £384. The judge blamed gambling on horse racing for his downfall and noted harsher terms if guilty pleas had been entered.

Adelaide Poxarp Stanley Hickman Glenelg Hlickman Hickman Criminal Court

Mrs Meyers Takes Secretary and Treasurer Post in Pirie WEA

Mrs S H Meyers of Anzac road becomes secretary and treasurer of the Pirie branch of the Workers Educational Association. E G G Dunning of Square street remains an inmate in Pirie Hospital’s medical ward. Basil Hyde of Port Davis road recovers after Anzac Day accident at Pirie Hospital. HL Langsford of Simpson street shows slight improvement after admission Friday night. W Green and S A Haley of Royal Exchange Assurance Company arrived in Pirie yesterday. Christopher Beaven of Walkerville terrace Gilberton, long associated with pastoral work in the Far North, dies after a long illness. he was once manager of Para kylia and Malcorina stations and later Adelaide businessman. He had been living in retirement. born at Booborowie.

S. H. Meyers Anzac Road Pirie Workers’ Educational Association E.G. G. Dunning Square Street Pirie Hospital Basil Hyde Port Davis Road HL Langsford Simpson Street Christopher Beaven Walkerville Terrace Gilberton Pesto Induct Parakylia Malcorina Adelaide Mr. Beaven Booborowie Wr Beeven

Shall Alfred Spicer Hang in Death Penalty Debate

Sir Benjamin Fuller, president of the Prison League, urged the retention of the death penalty in extreme cases and supported hanging for Alfred Spicer. He noted several letters praising his stand and said the league would dispatch a deputation to the Minister of Justice for reprieve consideration.

Sydney Benjamin Fuller The Prison League Wwe Alfred ‘Spicer Benjamin Sid Spicer Tod Eva Endevor Hve Spicer League Minister of Justice

Local Men to Be Employed on Baltic Wharf Says Dr Warman

Dr Warman urged Pirie Town Council to press Harbors Board and authorities to hire local workers for the Baltic Wharf project. He claimed ratepayers heard of nonlocals from Port Augusta being used and called the board autocratic. The motion, seconded by Gr Taylor, was carried.

Warman Pirie Port Augusta Harbors Board N&re Dr. Warman Intime Council Gr. Taylor

Prime Minister Considers Nationwide Insurance Broadcast Plan

Britain debates airing a discussion on national insurance in Parliament. The Prime Minister remains unsure if a broadcast would aid the federal Parliament, amid ongoing deliberations and party cautions.

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