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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

May 31, 1926

Page

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Won in the Wind Props Defeat Saints in Round Two

In Port Pirie Football Association play a Saturday match saw Props defeat Saint Marks by 34 points amid windy conditions and low attendance. The wind favored the southern end, making marking difficult as Props led at half and extended the margin in the final term with continued pressure against Saints.

Port Pirly Felus Willis Awe Belinds Lakerman Howard Alla Proprietary Quarte St. Marks Prep le Ing

Brutal attack shocks Sydney home scene in football clash

In Hed ferm, engineer John Brown 27 was violently assaulted at his home last night. He was dragged from bed by masked assailants and kicked into the street, taken to hospital in serious condition. The match featured Saints versus Props with windy conditions and heavy rain impacting play. Prop led early but Saints mounted attacks beforeProps pulled clear late. Final tallies show Props with four goals three behinds to Saints seven goals behinds. Key players listed include Zabeiniel Ellis and Doyle for Saints and Wade for Props.

Sydney John Brown Hedferm Serigts Nott Ofcliny Way Redlegs Saints Sayner Fasson Doyle Soward Sainte Jorkel Wut Will Ersutt Ue Tit Gombe Tubiey Hietardson Durlek Filgernild Pase Wade Trim Howard Richardson Wade Snapper St. Marks Saint Sain Filts Buurdy Sauled Sainta Tie Phi Cate Saints Citadel Bouwil Lukeman The Kearns

Tug Yulta Sunk On Run To Pirie

The tug Yulta a 64 ton vessel captained by H Thomson ran from Port Adelaide Friday afternoon toward Port Pirie. A leak off Corny Point Lighthouse at eight Saturday morning forced a beaching at Point Turton. The sea was rough and the tug sank after docking at Wardang Island. Six crew escaped with most personal belongings lost. The tug was owned by Adelaide Steam Tug Company and had recently been overhauled.

H. Thomson Point Turton Port Adelaide Port Pirie Corny Point Thomson Wardang Island Adelaide Steam Tug Company

Jewel Robbery Report Involving Oowounier Heists

A jeweller shop at 43.30 pm was robbed by a suspect named Oowounier in a night-time burglary. Jewellery valued at £3000 was taken, with the victim R. Privat keeping £19 30 before discovering the cash was broken into.

R. Privat

Selection ballot rules for South Australian Labor Party race

The document outlines a two week selection ballot under the South Australian branch of the Australian Labor Party. It details eligibility, prohibition on campaign actions by candidates, and the process for voting and ballot handling including sealed ballots, roles of Returning Officer, and the open poll hours each day for the district during the next fortnight.

Nye Australia Labor Party Momaberg Manedal Atethers Council Canel Tiny Tin Fis Heer Yue Fallat Texball Oitlewe Mie Asin Tehalla Wallin Fitzgerald John Christyplur Gray Charles Lathrop Mill Liovel Laughton Turley Arto Edgar Volee Rhusey

Attempt on Unley branch bank locks and safe

An attempted burglary at the Unley branch of the English Scottish and Australian Bank occurred between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. A woman saw the front door ajar and the manager Mr Lylechili reported a small hole by the lock. an explosion to blow the safe failed. Police investigation underway with no suspects yet.

Adelanne Nighie Erglish Lylechili

Royal christening at Buckingham Palace in Elizabeth Alexandra Mary

A royal christening took place at Buckingham Palace for Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. The Duchess of York and the Duke of York attended with the Princess carried in a cream brocade cloak. The Archbishop of Canterbury officiated as water was poured from a golden font and the Queen was shown as godmother. The King and Prince of Wales served as godparents.

Aisthwin Yur St Street Trane Buckingham Palace Brilenstreet Howes Buckingham Thichess York Luke Buckhall Palace Huby Jordan Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Jgatt

Canberra Freeholds Newcastle Thirst for News Spreads

In Merewether residents report strange ground shifts with cracks across streets, sinking ground, and damaged mains. Reports from Canberra and Sydney note tremors, subsidence, and a halted sale as officials assess causes and safety measures.

British miners deadlock and wages dispute risk

A garbled early 20th century report discusses how the miners’ strike, led by figures such as Hodges and Cook, faces government pressure and proposed wage reductions. It notes split opinions on longer hours, eight-hour goals, and potential government action, with calls for a negotiated settlement or risk of national disruption.

Udie Cook

Liberal trouble tightens in British politics

London reports a split among Liberals as factions form two parties possibly aligning with Labour. The Spectator article cites Oxford and Asquith names amid leadership maneuvering, with Liberal overtures and rejections shaping the contest for leadership and policy direction.

United Service London Spectator Sara “Ts Oxford Asquith Ttn Feller Hivurge Gettlins Linsborgy Couleseie Luton Tietadhead Howard Lihot Hayhes

War to the Knife in Liberal Party Debate

An animated four hour discussion in London and Oxford over the Liberal Parliamentary Party stance. The Evening News notes the phrase war to the knife linked to activist Mr Lingit George and Liberals nationwide backing the aggressive attitude during the strike.

United Sapvive London Anus Lendreyford Ty Lathy Oxford Lenton Western S Willy Wildlight Hanodman Lundin Evening News Lingit George

Batsmen After Runs Middlesex Bowling Flogged

Special to The 5 The fal of the British Amateur Championship played at Lord's. Australia began tour match against Middlesex with strong innings led by Andrews and Collins. Woodfull opened, Bardsley 70, Collins nearly 100, Australia 387 all out. party of 300 then reached with strong crowd support and fluctuating weather conditions.

London Aturcay Govettipake Britain Wilts Austratt Fi. Culling AG Mardsiey G, Macartney Mit Severa Tyre Perowil Bardsley Woodfull Durston Hendren Macartney Muvartney Bardsley Guilu Gullins Hearne Andrews Pug Mierri Lea Beore Collins Lord's Golfind Australia

Amateur Championship Glove in Distorted Golf Tale

In ideal golfing weather a non-British winner claimed the Amateur Championship since 1904 with Travers of New York noted as a prior winner born in Australia. The piece recounts a chaotic round with misreads, a hurried taxi from Edinburgh, and a late surge by a competitor drilling a 20 yard putt and a seven yard putt, while Americans cheer and a prize giver humorously remarks on the contest.

Sweelser Travers New York Austentia Fim Edinburgh Savretver Gery Simpaun Sweetser Cimmaen

International Golf Critics Compare American and British Swing Styles

The standard's golf critic notes Americans dominate with a modern, wrist-driven swing, as seen at Muirfield. He contrasts British methods with their royal road to success and varied styles, while praising American practice and focus on repeated shots. Walker and Cuppers imply American influence from Carnoustie school.

Standard Hesi Trethuds Bid Carnoustie School America Thery Muirfield

Selectors Face Wide Field in Test Selection

In the Despatch an official notes the selection committee faces an embarrassingly wide pool of Arty players for Tests. Few certainties exist as old successes require reconsideration. Only Chapman and Hendren have yet troubled the Australian bowlers. Critics say Jack is under pressure, but he hopes to score more runs.

London B. Hobbs Chapman Hendren Eal Jared Jack

Perigipal Scorers Highlight Luncheon Narrative

A garbled report lists Perigipal scorers including Chapman, Stowell, Asti, Miurdinge, Makupeace, Mend, and Duleepainhi while noting a farewell for aliagin at Howling Honors and a luncheon at the Sorvey Hotel. Mentions Mercer sailing for Australia and Curwood dining with coffee amid garbled dialogue about passion fruit novelty and Clatrapin's personality.

Chapman Stowell Asti Miurdinge Makupeace Mend Ava Hampshire Duleepainhi Bot Whysall Aliagin Sorvey Hotel Fender Muwauley Australia Mercer Curwood Ormande Gue Thwan Clatrapin

Six on a Roof Fire Traps Residents at Linden Court

Fire early this morning at Linden Court near Market and Gostle Veagh streets sent six people to the roof. Neighbors awakened by crackling flames watched as the Sydney Fire Brigade arrived and rescued occupants using ladders. The caretaker Aeline Addley and two others were reportedly among those saved.

Linden Court Market Gostleveagh Uscade Aeline Addley Aid Mins Biles

Disaster at Sea: Kalmilon Yacht Damaged En Route to Sydney

An international wireless message reports the 4 546-ton yacht Kalmilon owned by American millionaire Killam struck rock and suffered severe damage. The vessel will head to Sydney for repairs after completing a worldwide circuit aboard the liner Krimalea.

Ucklane Sumas Nivy Galt Dunia Killam Itock Sydney Krimalea

Labor talks mark 44 hour strike settlement in Sydney

Sydney reports welcome settlement on the 44 hour strike as workers prepare to resume Monday. Minister for tabue, Me. 3. Bad derly says the settlement brings relief and speedy return to work is hoped. Jock Garden, secretary of Labor Cornell, predicts steps toward a 44 hour week with a trip to Melbourne to push the case before the Federal Arbitration Court. The coal strike outlook remains steady with no fresh developments expected before mid next week.

Sydney Badderly Masters Jock Garden Ure Labor Cornell Trades Unioniste Mrr. Garden Melbourne Nove South Wales

A Cool Scoundrel Exposed in British Press Scandal

London reports a man posing as an American Baron Engie linked to Alexander Gordon sought to wed wealthy women in 1923. He allegedly robbed a jewellery haul of £1500 and extracted £5000 from a widow’s mother within hours. Police suspect Engie victimised many, with ties to Broadway style scams and a so called Mr Melensip King.

United Service London Seothind Yard Baron Engie Philadelphia Alexander Gordon Abiessus Engle King Melensip King America Karl von Edwards New York Ile

Fedor Chaljapin Reflects on Australia Visit

London report notes Fedor Chaljapin recalling a 25 year old prophecy of travel southward. He jokes about finding Australia’s beaches superior to Honolulu and hopes to swim strongly enough to ride the surf as he reaches warmer seas.

United Service London Australis Australia Honolulu Challe Mn

Bowral Surges Ahead as Bradman Faces Huge Score

In the Berrima district cricket final Bowral, at 479 for one, resumed against Moss Vale with Daren Bradman 270 not out and Whatman 119 scoring freely. Bradman reached 300 but Whatman remained unbeaten at 221 at close. Bowral totaled 661 with seven wickets down. The match continues to a finish under a prearranged agreement.

Bowral Berrima Moss Valsh Daren Bradman Whatman Bradman Junkie Bowtal Star

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