22 May 1934
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 22, 1934
Page
1
Sydney report notes Trade Representatives must push for high standards in exports. Archdale Parkhill warns public during National Recovery Act era that Australia should counter misrepresentation and protect its interests abroad. Mrs Parkhill makes first public appearance since returning from abroath.
Print from Washington outlines Clarence Darrow's 80 000 word critique as head of the National Recovery Board. He argues the Recovery Act failed, fostering monopolies and harming small businesses, and urges socialization and state ownership of industry with resource use as a remedy. General Johnson counters that the report is nonsensical and extremist.
An elderly, deaf woman with failing sight and more than £900 in two bank books was found on a Victoria Square seat by police. She claimed to have walked from Jefferson Hotel after midnight and was taken to her nephew’s home. Police warned of risks she faced near Hindley Street and the East Desk, noting erratic behavior and possible victim of theft.
Mr G Miehle renief and Mr Nitehle returned from a fortnight inspection of prison, police, and hospital systems in Vietnem and New South Waters. They visited Kyerne Prison Camp in Avela ine and were impressed by the youth camp model, suggesting an extension for youths and young men.
In Adelaide a buried £61 near a tree at Brighton is believed by police to be part of the £200 8/6 stolen from A. G. Healing Limited nine days earlier. Detectives linked the money to the crime. a public appeal and £50 reward were announced for information leading to the thief’s capture.
An inter-departmental committee recommends placing a seaplane and nine speedy launches at Rabaul and Darwin with a third craft at Thursday Island. The patrols would monitor suspect vessels along Australia’s northern coast and mandated territories.
Latest estimates place damage at over 40 million dollars as Chicago stockyards fire raged through a mile of districts. Firefighting crews used 20 million gallons of water per hour with dynamite to clear flames. Evacuations occurred. 4,500 injuries reported among workers and residents. animals and meat plants affected. no confirmed fatalities.
Telegraph reports from Nottingham confirm fast bowler Larwood will miss the opening Test starting June 8 due to knee trouble. Garr explains the omission from the nominated four, making it likely Boxland must lead without Larwood. The knee issue arose during a prior tour as he strained it to avoid jarring the injured foot.
Oxford trails at 70 all out as Fleetwood-Smith and Ebeling spin through University batting. Fleetwood-Smith takes five wickets for 30, Ebeling four for 34, with 243 overs bowled and heavy Australian pace and length overpowering the home side.
A jumble of names and places records Mr and Mrs J Murray of Murray Bridge with two daughters visiting Port Pirie for a beid visit. E W Hulle, British inspector, tours Australia with bank directors and political figures lodging at Royal Exchange Hotel as New Zealand and Adelaide visitors arrive for meetings and shopping at central hotels and stores.
Town council discusses reworking pay for municipal officers after a report from the finance committee. Debate centers on revenue levels, past awards, and what constitutes official duties, with several councilors urging clarity before any changes.
Record crowds rush to secure reserved seats for the upcoming Notting ham match, with £3,000 already sold. England leads on the ground so far, holding the balance of honors through matches in 1899 1921 1926 and 1940, with results including draws and a Test win by England.
Witness Harry Barney testified that workers labored seven days a week for 12 months, with no annual holiday and no day off for over three years. He described a "run-down" condition from lack of sleep and food. The Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association seeks retroactive pay and conditions from Adelaide Timber Company and others from July 4, 1927, with a 44-hour week, overtime rates, Sunday time, four-hour minimum, and a fortnight of annual leave.
Reginald Grigge a 41 year old oxy welder from Richmond died early this morning in East Melbourne after crashing his car into a safety pillar in Wellington Parade while attempting to overtake a motor truck. He was killed instantly as the vehicle struck the pillar. his son Noel aged 13 later found the scene after failing to locate his father at work.
The British Legion meeting at Weston super Mare reports Prince George declined attendance citing undue prominence of dissension rumors. The president said the royal house remains loyal to the King and Royal Family, noting attempts to disintegrate the movement, and pledged unity despite sensational coverage.
An Industrial Court hearing in Adelaide heard witnesses argue that most clerical work in the South Australian Public Service is done on an automatic scale and does not justify higher salaries than the £260 automatic maximum. W. P. Bishop testified to many years in the department, noting the work required moderate intelligence and ability.
Premier R L Butler announced after cabinet that South Australia’s Parliament will convene on Thursday July 12. With the new Governor arriving in late July, Sir George Murray will perform the opening ceremony and unveil the government’s planned legislative program for the Bicentennial session.
Yesterday's maximum reached 174 while the 24 hour minimum ended at 468. The figures indicate unusual temperature readings within the reporting period, highlighting notable variance in daily atmospheric measurements.
Batavia reports Miss Jean Batten, the New Zealand air pioneer, arrived at Sourabaya this morning traveling from London to Australia. She is two days ahead of the May schedule set by Miss Amy Johnson, according to the dispatch.
The body of Frederick Taylor Reed, 39, caretaker of Williams Town Punt Club, was found in a boatshed with a knife wound to the heart. A knife lay nearby. Police delayed an official death announcement and while foul play seemed unlikely, it could not be entirely ruled out.
The King has sold the horse Fox Earth a five year old to Lyndhurst Stud Brisbane. Fox Earth ran three races in 1933 and failed to place in 1934 according to Sporting Life.
Five tenders were considered by the Memorial Oval Memorial Hall committee. On motion by Dr. Dey the matter was adjourned to next meeting when the town clerk will present a report of receipts and expenditures for the past four years.
In Canberra on Monday Prime Minister J A Lyons said Parliament would not meet until June 28, delaying the original date. The Budget is expected to be released late July or early August, and the government may consider an early election though no comment was given.
Jimmy Kelso evened his encounter with The American Joe Ghnouly in a 45 round bout at Rusheulter's Bay Stadium tonight. The fight lacked the drama of their first meeting as Kelso asserted control with a convincing performance while Ghnouly offered fading resistance. Kelso weighed 9.122 pounds and Ghnouly 4 ounces under 0.6.
Last night's Pirie Town Council meeting drew attendance from mayor W. I Threadgold and Aldermen Fitzmer Davis Pavlich Watts Cre Atwell Reid Dey Jeanes Cockburs and Comey, outlining council business and local governance.
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