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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

May 23, 1938

Page

1

Suppressed Excitement in Europe Over Czech Slovakia

Reports from Cheb and Chomotau describe accidental shootings of Sudeten Germans and clashes with Czech troops after provocations. Comments from Czech Premier Benes, German protests, and French British diplomacy influence a tense European pause amid drought and grain concerns across France and Belgium.

Europe Czecho-Slovakia Australian Associated Press Londuk Cheb Dr. Benes Foreign Office Germany France Loch Halifax London

Drought Threatens War in Europe Says German General

London report notes drought may extend peace for a year as a German general warns hunger cards could block new wars. fuzzy dispatch mentions Western aid and Eastern rains, with asides on central relief and regional famine risks.

London

Trade discussions push for immediate Ottawa talks

London reports that Australian trade talks should begin without delay to synchronize with Anglometal talks. Mulinter of utility intends to sail for Australia by end July, British counters urging faster progress. Sir Earle says many details and schedules can be discussed now without waiting for Washington. Dominions Secretary to return to London this week.

London Australia Grilieh Ottawa Siphale Paw “Mulinter Uuti Washington Sir Earle America Dominions

Wrestler Fined After Injury Requiring Jaw Wires

A wrestler faced a £200 fine after an incident leading to wires in his jaw. He was unable to work for two months and took time off during recovery.

Mission Party Plight in Desolate Australian Desert

Four missionaries from Warburton Ranges Mission travel toward Morgan's Mission in Western Australia Abandoned water supplies will last only days after their truck tailshaft broke delaying rescue. A.S.O.S. call intercepted and relayed to Morgan's Mission and Perth officials intensified efforts to reach the stranded group 210 miles from shelter with a truck convoy expected to bring water and escape routes.

Klay Dwty Warburton Ranges Morgan's Mission Wilburfim Ranges Waverton Jon Matthews Wade A. Taylor Net J Lwin

LES DILLON DIES IN SYDNEY MOTOR RACE ACCIDENT

Sunday LES Dillon, a motor race driver, was killed at the mid city car carnival held at the Sydney Sports Ground. His small racer skidded and capsized, leaving him trapped beneath a following car. He sustained severe head injuries and died at the scene or shortly after.

Sydney Les Dillon Sydney Sports Ground Dillon

Brown Back to Form as Australians Dominate Surrey

An outstanding feature of the Australian cricket match at London is the return to form of Brown who produced an active display. Bradman remained calm and orthodox. In the first innings Fingleton and Bridman posted scores, while Hoswett and Waite stood not out. Gover and Watts led the Surrey bowling with five wickets among them.

Surrey Brown Bradman Australia Fingleton B. Brown Brown Brooks B. Watts Bridman C. Brooks B. Watts Badcock B. Brows Hoswett Chipperfield B. Gover Waite Stinedries

On Gulf Trip Seventy Passengers Board Moonta for Spencer Gulf

Forty passengers sailed from Port Adelaide aboard the vessel Moonta for a weekly voyage round Spencer Gulf ports. The ship will reach Pirie this morning with a long list of passengers including H. P. Lloyd A. Jones G. Harris S. Day A. TL Hann J. L. Grant W. G. Hambyn O. Guley L. McBryde and others along with several ladies and several children.

Moonta Port Adelaide Spencer Gulf Ports Pirie Messrs. H. P. Lloyd A. Jones G. Harris S. Day A. TL. Hann J. L. Grant W. G. Hambyn O. Guley L. McBryde W. W. Solly J. L. Charlick F. Brearley C. A. Davis H. W. Budd J. S. Knight A. Eg Budd R. KR. J. Webb L. H. Powell T. L Manuell E F. Godfrey C. Heatt E.R Stark J. H. Budd H. P. Lloyd D. H. Watson A. L. Hann F. Halliday W. Ireland H.W. Budd V. H. Solly W. Welsh Misses J. Boucaut G. Bennett B. Jones R. Strange M. Shier M. Scruby D. T. Budd K. Hobba F. Clesby

Hospital updates from Pirie and local figures

Last night progress was reported for St. Mark's head trainer W J Gummow at Pirie Hospital. Chris Hansen remains an inmate. Herb Fuller and Jack Browning were treated or released. Rev A E Vogt suffered influenza while Dyke Reeves had a painful lacrosse ankle injury. Premier names Me B S Richards Leader of the Opposition, prompting Richards to resign from the Public Works Committee. A W Lacey, MP, led the Opposition in the Vast Parliament.

W. J. Gummow St. Mark's Pirie Hospital A E. Vogt Serra ' Ie Aa Dyke Reeves Central Buckman B.S. Richards Parlamentary Labor Party Richards Public Works Committee

Saskatchewan General Election Seen Shaping Canada

Vancouver report outlines Saskatchewan vote as pivotal for Social Credit led by Mr Aberhart. It notes mass unemployment, debt relief pledges, and a broadened Western challenge to Liberal and Conservative dominance, with fears of crisis and repudiation across Canada.

Recorder Vancouver Saskatchewan Aberhart Alberta Social Credit Great Prairie Dole Canada Major Douglas

Chinese Raid on Japan Leaves Leaflets and Bombers Returning

After China’s air raid on Japan, 27 bombers reportedly returned to Hankow. Japanese censors suppressed news of the raid and officials in Tokyo denied bold claims, noting limited encounters with enemy aircraft. Chinese communiques stressed continued pressure but warned against premature optimism.

London Suniliy Japan China Hankow Pete Tome Niles Huaan Dalian Jamin Poutti Hieaupmne Shanzhai Mgnt Ward Karmatek

Three Nominate for Solomontown Aldermen Election

The ward’s representative backs a slate and three candidates seek seats in Solomontown. The plebiscite to schedule the candidate selection was moved to June 2 with polls opening days later, aiming to set the aldermanic slate for the town.

Nas Sciedit Solomontown Simul Mos Wu

Parliament to open Address-in-Reply debate in Adelaide

Parliament resumes in Adelaide with the Address-in-Reply debate after Mr. Richards opposition motion failed by two votes. Eight independents opposed and seven supported the motion. The Assembly and Legislative Council expected to feature intensive questioning on Parks men House additions, Housing Trust activities, pastoral leases, and landholder preferences as new members speak.

Adelaide R. Richards Independent Assembly Assembly Legislative Council Wallace Sandford Hawkins Whittle Taue Parks Men House Lacey ALP Housing Trust Port Pirie O'Halloran Beltans Pastoral Company

Child Shock Incident Prompts Rescue in Street

A child in Sout Uapattutl suffered an electric shock described as severe, collapsing near a doorway. Passersby summoned medical aid as bystanders watched, and the child was rushed to a doctor where resuscitation revived her, though she endured serious injuries.

Syuney Thiotty

Weather Readings Show Mild Weekend Temperatures

Yesterday's high reached 73.6 degrees with a low of 61 as the 24 hour period ended at 8 30 am Saturday's high stood at 71.2 with a low of 60.1 according to the thermometer readings.

Sydney Police Mystery and Mackay's Possible Retirement

In Sydney Sane ABT the Police Commissioner Mackay faces unclarified prospects amid illness. A long rest or retirement may be proposed while a medical exam proceeds, with Parliament expected to seek a full inquiry as a non party matter.

Sydney Sane Mackay Police Casabalanas Heffron Meader Industrial Labor Party

By-Election Policies in Southern District Council Race

Naracoorte and Horder town candidates Mr. E. D. A. Bagot Und and Mr. R. W. R. Hunt (SDP) outline policy differences for the vacancy caused by T. McCallum’s death. Key issues include five-year Parliament, council reform, railway gauge expansion, road improvement, and a possible deep sea port at Kingston. Hunt supports the Government line. Bagot aims for a non-party council and subdivision of the district.

Adelaide Naracoorte Hordertown Southern District Council E. D. A. Bagot R. W. R. Hunt SDP Hunt Bagot T. McCallum Legislative Council Bagot Hiss Kingston

Win of £900 too small to worry about says Sydney man

In Adelaide Police Court Andrew Carlisle Whitby Smith of Sydney testified that he had won £12,000 at races in one day and that £900 was a trivial amount. Eileen Flynn, 23, barmaid of Sydney, is charged with stealing £726 from him. Policewoman Bur ton applied to extradite Flynn to Sydney. the application was granted. Smith described the March 31 incident at his Salisbury Road flat Rose Bay, noting £400 in the glovebox and £328 missing from his possessions. He retained independence and had five racehorses and dairy interests with his father.

Adelaide Andrew Carlisle Whitby Smith Sydney Eileen Flynn Burton New South Wales Flynn Smith Mr. Dayman C. T. Gun Mr. Gun Mare

Clothing factory owner fined for assault in city court

Melbourne Sunday report says Mark Noble a clothing manufacturer of Lonsdale Street was fined £3 in default 14 days imprisonment with £7 15/6 costs for assault on A R Wallis secretary of the Clothing Trades Union at his factory. Counter charges against Wallis and William George Smith were dismissed. The PM noted little in Noble's story. The police evidence was cited.

Melbourne Mark Noble Lonsdale Street City A. R. Wallis Clothing Trades Union Wallis Willam George Smith McKean Noble

Alleged forgery case of Frenchwoman Simon to stand trial

Simon, a French woman, was committed for trial on two counts of theft and forgery. She was remanded in custody with bail set at 40,000 dollars. She claimed her account had shrunk by thousands during a trip abroad and requested an investigation upon return.

Local factory dispute ends in scuffle at door

A constable testified that Noble and workers clashed when a factory door was opened by Noble who allegedly refused entry. Wallis described a scuffle with Noble and several employees joining in. Police arrived as Noble claimed Wallis had struck an office clerk and threatened assault.

Noble Wallis Hiad

Shall Metals Be Loaded In Local Experiments

Mr Harie said local experiments failed to reveal any use for tin clippings in the manufacture of miniatures and other small metal parts. The report notes uncertainty about practical applications and ongoing testing.

Harie

18 000 for Defence Forces headline terse note

A brief notice indicates funds or services for defence forces would rise by an amount noted as 18 000 and refers to defence services expansion. The fragmentary text mentions a financial increase and defence-related provision without full context or dates. The source lacks complete details but highlights an intended boost to defence forces and associated services.

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