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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

May 25, 1937

Page

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Keen discussion over nineteenth man rule in Pirie meeting

In the Pirie Football Association meeting delegates debated the nineteenth man rule after a match where Grocke played as substitute. Officials sought guidance from the league and Australian rules bodies on whether proper notice and inspection procedures were followed and how disputes should be resolved.

Pirie Football Association Pie Foote B. Geocke Bey Eclamneetown Cab Agaist Proprietory Saaily Natoma Posbail Leagee A. Wade Proprietary Debase Solomontown Grocke Thind Ted Munro Solomontava Wade W. H. Threadauld Amy ‘Natter 2Rmia Bia J. G. Sweeney Sweeney B.A. Parr Proprietary Averf W._ Thompson Mr. Munro T. McQueen Chatman Mr. Purr Mayles Solomontown Sven Lambert Aid Saraq Walte Swermer Australia League Parr Swenney S. Hocking

Betting Enquiry Report In Box Sydney Police Chief Testifies

In Sydney Monday Commissioner W Mackay testified in the betting enquiry proceedings after leaving hospital. He described his weakness and required pauses and water to proceed. He said the Premier claimed government would comply with Judge Markell's earlier report and related police officer cases. Mr Stevens criticized the government stance and the inquiry exonerating some officers. He promised a report outlining how these issues could be addressed.

Sydney Muivushle Hospital Gory W. Mackay Pollrn Mackay Markell Stevens

Death of John D Rockefeller Leaves Vast Fortune

Report from New York states John D Rockefeller died at 97 after a long life as founder of the Rockefeller Institute and head of Standard Oil. His vast but largely earmarked wealth supported education science religion and philanthropy, with much to his family. Reports say his death was peaceful as he rested with nurse and doctors nearby after a life devoted to business and benevolence.

New York John D. Rockefeller Scientific Institute de Silit Annnual Rockefeller Cumbus Standard Oil Loch Familly Lakers Miguel He

Rockefeller's Wealth and Philanthropy Span Years

A fragmented account traces John D. Rockefeller's business rise in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, his creation of the Standard Oil trust, and the expansive philanthropic network including the Rockefeller Foundation, with focus on the empire's consolidation, legal battles, and enduring charitable projects in medicine, education, and research. The report notes his retirement and the ongoing influence of his heirs in managing vast investments and philanthropic programs across the United States and abroad.

Thermometer Readings Reveal Narrow Temperature Range

Yesterday's maximum reached 66.8, while the 24 hour minimum ended at 35.2. Data shows a limited diurnal swing with temperatures cooling through the night.

Decentralisation urged to curb eastern industry concentration

Mr H E Winterbottom of the Chamber of Manufacturers urged the Commonwealth to adopt an industrial decentralisation policy similar to Britain. He proposed classifying smaller states as Special Areas to revitalise distressed regions and spread secondary industries beyond Victoria and New South Wales, arguing the trend harms national balance and may be unnecessary in light of recent growth.

Adelaide Puis Tang H. E. Winterbottom Chamber of Manufactures Brivis Cleven South Australia Winterbottom Victoria Commonwealth Australia Sears New South Wales Mew Industries Te Ex Viansinn

Supt Nation Dead in Adelaide

Supt Nation died of a severe heart attack while at work in North Adelaide. He was taken to a hospital after collapsing at the workplace and never recovered. He previously appeared in good health and was reported to be improving before the fatal event.

Adelaide Wake Nation North Adelaide Howe

Police surround roads as search for robber continues

Police guard roads between Goolwa and Victor Harbor with constables from Adelaide dispatched to pursue a car thief. A police magistrate's car was stolen in Adelaide and found later at Goolwa. A southern river port house was robbed in the evening, attributed to the same thief.

Adelaide Goolwa Victor Harbor

First broad gauge ballast train from Adelaide to Pirie reported

The ballast train laden with over 300 tons departed Mile End yard on Sunday at 9:30 PM and reached Pirie by 6 AM after a through run. Locomotive 226 hauled ten der, 17 hopper trucks, a gondola, ballast plough, and brakevan. Crew included driver Herbert, fireman Mudd, and guard Everett.

Adélaide Pirie Eolomontown Yard Mile End Yard Redhill

Accommodation for Train Crews Arrives in Pirie Morning

Descriptions detail a well stocked, spacious crew accommodation at Pirie with separate washrooms, showers, and private sleeping areas. The facility includes a large kitchen with multiple stoves, a lounge with a fireplace, and ample storage space. Screening and security features include screened windows and doors, wooden flooring, and verandah conveniences.

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Pirie Hospital News and Local Travel Updates

Meek postmaster and Urag's Private Hospital are noted as part of a surrounding update. Residents from Sisui Street and Pirie discuss back in Pike tonight while Mrs Iskaveon and her sisters holiday with her brother on Fourth Street. Local visitors include Parkinson of the Phoenix Assurance Company at the Exchange Hotel. Plane travelers from Whyalla, including Masters Laur on and D Broadstock, arrive in Pirie for medical care progress. Weller, Aweelland, and Meg Nunee are mentioned with hospital plans and recoveries.

Contractors Face Steel Shortage Slowing Rail Yard Work

Contractors report a steel shortage complicating rail yard operations and delaying deliveries. Engineers and inspectors cite scarce supplies hindering project progress at Newcastle Park Point and in Adelaide while shipments arrive sporadically from Dulldview and other sites.

Angesty Casua Attectva Hipsu Morena Agaetuns Giesers Hind Sano Adelai Newcastle Park Kointinen Adelaide PS. Brite Rome

Floods devastate central Poland amid staggering losses

Severe floods in central Poland leave hundreds injured and dozens dead as rivers burst banks. Entire villages are submerged and thousands are evacuated while homes and farms are swept away, with residents clinging to rooftops or higher ground as waters rise.

Commonwealth Carriage Shed Wearly Ready

Commonwealth carriage shed near completion in new yard is described as the largest structure. The inland of the meeting railway buildings will be finished by month end. Foreman Eampeon reported progress yesterday and plans to extend the platform while work resumes.

Eampeon Rome

Sheds and railcarage building details revealed

The article describes a large shed with 4000 tons of glass, providing daylight nearly equal to nine hours. Doors and bronite exterior will be completed soon. Wealth Railways will house wagons and the locomotive yard is due end of June. A. F. Potter and A Lockwood are noted building inspectors.

Sine Wealth Railways Mesern A. F. Potter Sammonwealth Lockwond Fette Art Wy

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