19 May 1939
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1939
Page
1
The coroner adjourned the inquest into the Port Adelaide River body found on March 20, later identified as Ronald Graham Snashall. Identification doubts persist as relatives insist the clothes match Snashall, while postmortem cites drowning. The inquiry pauses to seek new evidence on his disappearance March 17.
Six young workmen bound for a six month task on a new aerodrome in the far north, engaged by J Dunstan & Sons Burnside, as part of the Commonwealth defence scheme. Earlier in the week, a group of 23 men headed to Alice Springs and another group departed for Darwin for aerodrome construction.
Australian Associated Press reports in Hong Kong that Japanese naval personnel have withdrawn from Kulangsu while the United States resists demands to revise land regulations at the Shanghai International Settlement. The US says it will defend its interests by force if necessary, but offers to participate in friendly negotiations to resolve the dispute amid a volatile China zone.
The note urges orderly negotiations and revisions as needed while US officials say Shanghai conditions are near normal. It highlights growing Japanese influence in municipal elections and asserts settlement authorities will adjust administration to satisfy Japanese interests. Detailing attacks by Filipino planes, it mentions strikes on the Bank of Kwantung, a French Mission, and the customs compound.
London reports a softening of tone as talks progress toward a reciprocal defense pledge. The Times diplomatic correspondent notes cheerful exchanges after Soviet Ambassador Maisky visited the Foreign Office. Britain aims to show joint resistance to aggression with Russia, while Turkey and the Balkans shift regional alignments under pressure from broader European powers.
Recount of the Head of River Race in Melbourne with cloudy weather on the Barwon River. First heat winner from Melbourne by 24 lengths in about 4 minutes. Third heat sees Wesley College defeat Grebelle by a third of a length in around 3 minutes 15 and 2 fifths seconds.
The report shows approximate railway earnings for the seven days ended May against the same period last year, indicating a decrease in early figures. The data reflects ongoing assessment of railway revenue compared with prior year performance.
Police allege three individuals conspired to influence divorce cases. The case references Pratt HW and Viewe AMV with investigations noting wellness and evidence related concerns. Authorities indicate a complex web of actions tied to a missing person.
An unclear report describes a youth who reportedly shot himself during a disturbance at a railway yard near Petertor. The event left authorities and medical staff responding, with the injured person transported to a hospital. Details are fragmentary and uncertain due to the copied text.
A royal visit dazzled Quebec on Thursday as 13,000 children greeted the King and Queen in Tattlefields Park. The crowd sang the National Anthem in French and English, the Queen received a bouquet, and plans for daily radio-telephone chats with Princesses were announced as the royal train heads toward Montreal.
A conference of railway workers across regions including Mile-end Peterborough Murray Bridge and Eyre Peninsula discussed the 44 hour week and Sunday pay. The new award committee debated rostering, station closures, and penalties while praising the shorter week yet noting Sunday work ethics and duties.
Last night and yesterday evening the tide rose abnormally high. Peak was forecast for 7:23 pm with Barrier Steps gauge near 28 ft and TAS just above 29 ft before receding. Water covered paths, flooded the reserve, and swamped wharf areas while Solomontown Beach saw high water and jetties submerged. The steamer Kekerungu loaded with wheat rode the rising river, then the tide began to fall after 9 pm.
About one inch of rain fell at Pirie Post Office over five of the last seven days boosting farmers' hopes for seeding. Absence of farm laborers from Pirie Streets suggests early sowing. seed drills in heavier country still idle. North westerly winds may bring more moisture, though no immediate rise in Northern reservoirs was seen.
In Canberra Mr R G Menzies announces possible delay to launching the national insurance scheme citing operational difficulties. He plans to appoint a committee to review the proposal while Mr J Curtin states Labor support hinges on unemployment provisions.
Mrs J Du Mauner of Pirie West is seriously ill in Adelaide Hospital after eight weeks. Mrs P Brady shows slight improvement at home Federation Road. Mr Robert Purvis a Tennant Creek horsebreeder passed Pirie en route from Adelaide. FF S Dodd chief timekeeper at the Smelters enjoys annual leave. D Anderson a young stockman headed to Glengyle reports Uncle A M Lane, butcher of Tenth Street. Various locals include health updates, travel plans, and military movements with officers to O Halloran Hill.
Advertises Ingola fabric suitable for kiddies wear golf blouses and street frocks with new shades including Palermo Green Bordeaux Capri Blue Karroo Santone and other colors. Features 36 inch wide guaranteed fast colors 4/6 yard. Black semi ring velvet sold at 3/11 yard today. Australian Home Journal paper patterns offered with all styles and sizes in stock.
Hemstitched and Cellophane Wrapped fabrics offered in multiple sizes with prices from 9d to 1/11 yard. White and striped pyjama sheets available in various qualities and patterns. Liddell's Linen Forfars feature gay bright borders and stripes with special pricing at 1/6 yard.
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