23 May 1932
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 23, 1932
Page
1
Reported in the southwest on Friday, Edward Webber was shot in the back by a woman at Catrathool. A bystander nearby allegedly grappled with the assailant as Webber broke away, a shot then fired. Police arrived and charged the woman with intent to murder.
A Canberra dispatch analyzes the impact of Lang policy on Australia’s foreign debt and the 13 million pound London loan due in November. It argues past pledges and current shifts in credit influence conversion prospects and warns of higher future interest if policy does not improve.
A passenger arriving in Adelaide on May 16 used English coins to pay her fare to Aberdeen and Hobson's Bay. She handed over 40 shillings in English pennies and other English coins totaling 4 pounds 19 shillings, aided by saved sums from friends to reach the amount owed and avoid exchange payments.
Police puzzled over a man found badly injured on a street, unsure if a hit and run or a deliberate attack caused the wounds. He remains hospitalized as investigators seek clues.
In Kingston Park on Saturday W K Mallyon led A division with 75 57 0 0 and W A Thomas 84 147 while R K Mallyon 110 0 0 trailed. L Naye won B division with 107 36 71, M B Gandon next with 93 39 72 as scores showed marked improvement across 46 A division competitors.
A Sydney resident comments on the political shift with the Labor government ousted. She predicts unemployment and dole cuts if Lang remains in power, noting worries among unemployed couples and a broader vow for reform. She hopes a figure can solve unemployment and restore work opportunities amidst changing times.
Nave, a relatively new member, won his fraternity competitive event on Saturday with a 107 36 71 score. Condon and other competitors posted notable scores while Drenke and Sweeney showed improvement. The meet featured several seniors and a few promising performances despite some teams not reaching 100.
A team of eight players from Wirrabara visited Birle for a weekend of singles and fourball matches against local golfers. Wirrabara won several singles, with Clarke, Wastell, and Horking among those defeated. The event included hospitality at the Pile club and featured numerous close results and competitive pairings.
The Moonte, mooted as Ansitide Steamship Company motor liner, will arrive this morning with a list of passengers including Mestames H. Yelland J. Bileul J Seat L M Hangrave W D Shennan Chippendale Hs Gepp B Pickett Vistas T Mueller Round R Airg Ne Koops Neill A Strauss G D Mukay FL Pickett Vedanta Bilghy B Smith WW ALJ Marlow Luna WWD Neate E S H grave W D James GF Hopsins Mungock WF Nell Master H Soar among others.
Cant, Cam mentioned as capable of daily improvement in business. The fragment references several figures and codes such as 97, 94-21-78, 102-21-24, and names including W. L. Scott and G. Sweeney. It lists competitors or associates like H. Wight and JH, with various alphanumeric identifiers.
The Pirie public will see two top talkies tonight at the Alhambra. Ronald Colman stars in The Unholy Garden and The Upholy Garden features Colman in a dramatic action laden program with romance and peril amid a vivid Sahara edge setting.
Ammantiqons urged electors of New South Wales to back the Lass Government opposing an unconstitutional governor's interference. The Wales election sees self-government and living standards as central issues with calls to support federal power against Lang nominees in Queensland and elsewhere.
In a cautious address the Federal Australian Labor Party executive lamented internal disunity and urged workers to stay vigilant over wages and conditions, signaling a call for unity and steady leadership in challenging times.
The North Western meeting is two weeks away and Port Pirie Chub members who plan to compete should enter promptly. Send entries through group leaders who represent the committee, or lodge with secretary Mr. Cattle if convenient.
Universal unveils Waterloo Bridge tonight described as superb and heart rending. Mae Clarke and Kent Douglas star in a tragic love story set against war time tensions. Director James Whale delivers a powerful screen adaptation praised by city audiences.
A weekly list shows probate granted for estates with gross values. Names include Thomas Lawrence Hayes Brock Mary Thelman Brown Kent Carpen ton Chenoweth Charles Coop Crowell Anna PINGH Fanny Ford Arthas Joins Mary Murray Sarah Newman Mary Paterson Charles Perkins Frederick Palbeam James Poco ge June Rodgers Anne Ryan Lily Sanders Andrew Smith Sarah Tilemann Wilhelmine Wauch Thomas Woolford and Leslie Molvand among others with varying values. New entries list executors and places in Australia and Victoria.
A garbled report describes a golf related incident aboard a liner near Adelaide on May 45. Players attempted long shots with 480 yard greens and various distances. The article notes legal action and a contested match, with unfamiliar terms and messy transcription.
An arrest report from Piri notes a married man, identified as Ferguson, with authorities stating alleged offenses against an 11 year old. He is expected to appear before the Palice Court today as part of the change in proceedings.
Local sport page recounts a chaotic event with Fatty Seer delivering a standout performance amid disorderly play and a hostile crowd. Seer’s team rallies behind him as officials struggle to restore order and keep the match within fair bounds.
Victorian era political brief notes Labor members being urged to explain conduct or position in a formal proceeding. Officials prepare show cause process amid party discipline concerns and potential repercussions. Names of specific members and dates are not provided in readable fragments.
Melbourne report notes Babae Executive to appear to show cause why they should not be compelled to breach instructions as debates over the Premiers Plan continue.
Optimistic note references SenSin G. F. Pearce Petires and mentions prospects for renewal or change. The fragment hints at a positive outlook and potential political or civic context, with no clear event date or concrete outcome available in the readable text.
A fragmentary note from a historical page references a queen of Shippiha and a mist tall figure. The text is garbled but preserves mentions of a queen and a local legend or place name along with unclear descriptors.
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