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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

May 29, 1937

Page

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Burned Woman Found In Locked One Room House

A elderly woman died in a padlocked one room house at Klemzig after a fire. Adelaide detectives and South Australian Fire Brigade officials investigated the blaze with initial signs suggesting the door was locked from the outside. Coroner and Walkerville medical staff examined the scene as detectives searched ruins for clues, noting the charred remains and a shattered skull while considering possible foul play.

Adelaide Unidas Klemzig South Australian Fire Brigade Tater Walkerville Morzue Fure PG. Webster First Kleraig Dt Sword Fire Way Norwood Fire Brigade Br. Welch Hsin Seth Qaurthy Aerupier Mba

Redhill Line Adelaide introduces faster service plan

A fragmented report notes proposed upgrades for the Redhill Line Adelaide with a plan to open a new schedule in August. Officials from the Queensland commission speak on faster service engines and earlier hours, aiming to boost express runs and speed across the line.

Adelaide Vidas Sowathmentay MMT Aviv Queensland Wallways Perth Me Guhan

Duke of Windsor Rehearses Monts Wedding

The Duke of Windsor and Mrs Warfield rehearsed their Monts wedding before Dr. Mercier mayor of Monts. They joked about their French and the duke said he learned enough in the war to get around. Mercier said Warfield speaks French well and the duke less fluently.

Monts Duke of Windsor Warfield Mercier France Mire Warfield

Baer Triumphs Over Foord In Ninth Round Slugfest

Max Baer defeated Ben Foord in a fierce ninth round at Harringay London. Baer pressed early with powerful rights, Foord bled and fought back, but Baer’s relentless attack and a final sequence of clean blows forced the referee’s count twice as Foord blistered under the punishment. The crowd saw Baer seal victory with a decisive right to Foord’s jaw as the South African staggered.

Recorder Special Cables London Jax Baer USA Ben Foord South Africa Harringay South Miniesa Ra Pieun Agcenlt Yicor Baer Smilies She Crugey Hin Elatit Maer Kane Palied Foord Fercely Uke Lough Thei

Baldwin Resigns and Receives Earldom amid government reshuffle

The Prime Minister of Great Britain, Baldwin, resigns in office and is elevated to an earldom. The cabinet announces a reshuffle including appointments and honors such as viscounts and a grand cross, with details of other titles granted and the new secretary assignments.

Londus Baldwin Great Britain

Salary of Wife Law Court Sequel to Famous Divorce

In Paris a high profile divorce sequel from actress Yvonne Printemps and author-actor Sacha Gultry was heard in court. The proceeding touched on the actress’s salary from her stage work and related earnings, with witnesses and experts appointed to assess the value of jewelry and assets. The case centers on entitlement and the division of marital property and this unfolding in the law courts.

Paris Fridas Yvonne Printemps Sacha Gultry Weniine

Creek Tragedy Clue Found Narrows Border Mystery Search

Sydney police narrowed the border tragedy case area as they pursue clues linked to Ernest Brown and an elusive suspect. Detectives report progress after reviewing fresh leads, with searches extending to Sydney andQueensland as authorities prepare for possible interviews and a court action.

Sydnex Frutus Javing Uling Ernest Brown Ernest Harry Bron Sydney

Hospital operations next week at Aue and Wir

A hospital in Aue and a hospital in Meridiand are set to operate next week. Notable figures Mie Favre and Ms. dtivel are mentioned in relation to auxiliary roles. A visitor schedule includes Mrs Ron and Quiennstany with regional travel plans noted for Pirie and Moms towns.

Levent Craters Aelolde Mts Fo Snr Ella Perlorat Marly Terry Risen Iitr Seanen Pirie Vallelie Ula Ron Amedateti Cottextrest Bern Tedstent Pirie West

Adelaide collision near Pooraka ends in fatality

An untarred sedan traveling toward Adelaide from Pooraka collided with a timber lorry opposite direction after midnight. A projecting timber struck the sedan, killing the driver while two passengers endured injuries. Police have not yet identified the deceased. The search for the foreman allegedly driving away from the scene stopped at Gawler.

Adelaide Toadear Pooraka Gawler

Collapse of Dos Estrellas Dam Devastates Michoacán Town

Rescue efforts report 100 dead with 10 more feared dead after the Dos Estrellas Mining Company dam collapsed under heavy rains. Mud and sand buried the town of Tlalpujahua in Michoacán as 700 homes were engulfed while residents slept at 3 am.

Mexico City Tlalpujahua Michoscan Dosestrellas Mining Company

Flying Made Safe Installations of Beacons

Meticulous preparations are underway for establishing a network of meteorological beacons in Melbourne. Officials promise a modern system operated by trained personnel, delivering quarterly reports and continuous monitoring to ensure public safety and accurate weather data.

Year’s Gool For Assault Woman BAKES HILL

The court records a 12 month sentence in the Quarter Sessions for Megnillan on a malicious wounding charge against Annie Mary Moeper. Jury found Hatin legal responsibility and noted prior harm within the case context.

Wenkitt Billy Hatin Pim Oy Megnillan

Police Shoot YOUTHS Escape at Outer Harbor

Police fired several shots at two youths at Outer Harbor but missed as they fled on cycles. A number of cycles have been stolen in the Port Adelaide district recently, including one worth £104. Police later arrested a young man at some nearby location.

Vie Semebere

Davis Cup Team Quist May Be Spared

Illness prevents Quist from playing in the Davis Cup tie against the United States. Australian officials express confidence the team will survive his absence. A few officials note the outcome would hinge on Crawford's performance and possible substitutions by McGrath and Waller.

Quist United States Australia BP Fuller Seve South Wales Lavine Tennie Aasa McGrath Waller J. Kelly Crawford

Thermometer Readings For Yesterday

Yesterday's maximum reached 67 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 8.30 am with a low of 52 degrees.

Wheat 5 2 Sales Abroad Amid Weather Woes

Wheat sales abroad for May 2 show 43 277 tons of Australian grain mainly to United Kingdom millers and Italy amid N. Hemisphere weather disruptions. Prices rise about a halfpenny per bushel as demand remains strong. reports from Chicago indicate U S price movements align with global pressure. Weather continues to influence transport and markets, with rain in Europe and dampened shipping schedules affecting ports.

Adelaide Fortowins United Kingdom Italy Port Adelaide G. Mchodls Chicago United States

Empire Day Observed In Pirie Schools With Colorful Pageant

Empire Day was celebrated in Pirie schools with about 2000 children listening to patriotic addresses. At Solomontown Infant School a colorful pageant showcased the dominions and Mother Country with song, gesture, and costume, concluding in a half-holiday and applause for a group portrait of dominions and Britannia.

Pirie Solomontown Dominions H. le Lacheur E. Garrett Pon

General Assembly at Pirie School Honors Empire Unity

Rev G G Evans praised the British Empire at Pirie School as students sang The Song of Australia. He noted global links, travel advances, and cricket ties with England, urging loyalty and duty to keep the Empire united. May 24 Queen’s birthday is recalled by Rev Jones as a symbol of devotion to the Empire.

G. G. Evans Pirie School

Labor Laborites Face Publicized Tetanus Criticism

A veteran union letter to the Labor Party executive attacks the Parliamentary Labor Party for inactivity and divisions. It describes leadership issues, perceived apathy, and calls for unity or possible leadership changes amid internal strife within the party.

Adelaide Labor Party Fae Employes Rly Ie Gove Lemimient Labor Luiforn Ronment Union oRivusis Woliars

Opposition to basic wage rise in Arbitation Court

In Melbourne on Friday Mr J W Allen general secretary of the Grassers Association opposed any rise in the basic wage citing market uncertainty. He warned withdrawal of Japanese demand could collapse prices, noting France and Germany price drops. Gillespie for South Australia argued a wage rise would burden industry and widen disparities with other States. Hearing adjourned to Monday pending extraordinary revenue measures in May and June. a deficit threat looms if revenue does not improve.

Melbourne J. W. Allen Grassers’ Association Allen Mme Exeenwna Fly France Germany Secor Gillespie South Australia Gllesphe Ivery

Peace and Friendliness at Empire Day School Display

After the infants display the school gathered in the yard with a band. Rev P J Lyndon of the Church of England gave a brief address praising the British Empire for its friendliness and freedom. He recalled visits to London and distant colonies and urged building an empire of peace and goodwill as children sang Australia and Hope and Glory and the National Anthem.

P. J. Lyndon Church of England LeLacheur Lyndon Te Assembly London Indian House Canada House Africa House Australia House Blackstiars London Docks Croydon Cornwall Empire Australia Colombo Tn Aden’ T

Civil List debate on monarchy and reform in Commons

In a House of Commons debate on the Civil List, Labour pressed for simplifying royal ceremonial and funding. Speakers argued whether the crown should shed pomp while maintaining dignity, with ministers noting prior simplifications and the public’s demand for some pageantry.

London A. Greenwood House of Commons Fletcher Commons Hull Heple Britain

Responsibility of Living in Empire at Mt Pirie High School

Mt Pirie High School headmaster Me R Barbour told students of the responsibility of citizenship within the British Empire. He urged thinking of the Empire’s debts to country and neighbors as they grow up, noting freedom carries duty. Visitor Mr Sjostrom presented Lois Langstaff with a gold medal for the State-wide Anzac Day contest. Sjostrom praised her humor and school spirit. Jean Cockburn received a silver medal arrangement to be presented in the city.

Mt Pirie High School Me. R. Barbour AL Siostrom Pirie Sjostrom S Lois Langstaf RS & St.la Ir. Sjostrom Ale Jean Cockburn

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