06 Sep 1927
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1927
Page
1
The annual North Western Agricultural Society show at Crystal Brook on Monday promises strong turnout. Stock quality shows slight decline in curries and draught stock yet Tagen entries rise. overall attendance tipped to be robust with good public interest and numerous entries.
Fragmentary obituary noting harbor fatalities with two victims identified as by a stream or waterway incident. One body recovered near Dawes Pomul, with a second victim referenced in uncertain detail. No clear names or locations fully established due to damaged text.
A historical listing details a coursing event with many named dogs and handlers. The article references entries such as Glory Mora Cady Flinders Cordiatti Rakelooku Dragwalos Van's Som SiWer and others, noting a lineup for a slate of heats and stakes at a named track.
Geneva Monday reports debate over disarmament aims and mandates within the League of Nations. Delegates from Chile Germany and Australia argue over the authority of mandates and sovereign powers while urging practical steps and potential seat assignments at the Hague for adjudication.
United Service reports an army aircraft crashed while flying low in the Paris area. The crash ignited a fire, killing both the pilot and observer.
A Melbourne style dispatch reports Brisbane enveloped by a railway strike with no trains running and pickets guarding depots. Government measures and opposition divisions loom as petitions clash, while unions demand firm support and expected adjournments shape the tense political timeline.
MEGHOURNE Monday. Australian Railways Union secretary RV Keen received a telegram from the Queenland branch secretary Moraney reporting depots with railway formation forms signed for withdrawal. Railways Commissioners promised skeleton service but not possible this week due to propaganda needs and suppression fears. state anger grows as newspapers face press statement bans from the strike committee and unions.
Commercial share quotations received from Ward & Co Adelaide Mt Lyell Amalgamated Zinc Electrolytic Zinc North South Sulphide Corporation Zinc Corporation Guinea Gold Harris Scarfe Nestles Wilcox Jofffin and others with prices in shillings and pence for listed stocks as of 26/6.
August average Mets prices from Londas Metal Exchange for copper, lead, zinc, tin, silver and gold in Australian pounds. Figures show spot and three-month entries, with values across Electrolytic and standard lines, including tin and silver readings.
In Crystal Brook a football match between two local teams ended with injuries. Ho Jala and M Crouch clashed for the ball on Ye Wing, causing a fall that left a player with possible fractures. Dr Kendrew and hospital staff attended. the patient was admitted for treatment. Another serious accident occurred involving Mr G A June and Tarbay regulars, resulting in multiple injuries and possible leg amputation.
Prices today show apples and bananas with varied rates per crate or weighting, oranges loose and graded, mandarins listed with different dockets, and vegetables including cabbages, cauliflowers, green peas, and beans priced per dozen or per unit. Notes include archaic spellings and inconsistent punctuation, reflecting old market entries.
Witness indicated he would report the matter after an adjournment. Mr Hannan, seeking dismissal, argued the prosecution showed the defendant had no authority to dispose of the property. The information remains unclear and incomplete.
Auckland dispatch notes Mount Tongariro and Mount Nasinohoe sending up huge columns of steam with no earthquake reported yet. The alert describes ongoing signs of volcanic activity in the region near Sydney.
Mr Hindi writ near Quystil Brook returned to file his motor car around 11 o clock Saturday night. He was with his two sons when a train struck the rear of the car as they approached a crossing. The engine jolted the vehicle onto the track but the Frith family managed to escape with only minor injuries.
A nineteenth century report outlines plans for a Norte Soul line project near Delatow. About 30 men will drive four dozen motor trucks from a yard in Adelaide by morning. Moses J Thomas and Gay Lel Aes lead the party with foremen and engineers. The company manager cites a cost over L100000 on the project. It aims to finish in four years, likely within nine months for the main phase.
A splendid needlework display, the fourth Quaudal event, drew visitors from St. Paul’s Paris Hall last week. Mrs. DU Scott opened the show praising improving work from South Australian branches for overseas competition. Winners included Peterborough, Port Pirie, and Solomontown with the Peterborough branch securing the Diocesan Prize and a trio of trophies across events. A well-attended tea and concert followed the awards, with trophies sponsored by the Bishop and gifts given to hosts and contributors.
In a brief legal entry the action against Mr Plant McKay, once identified as residing at 3 Ree De Ne choo toda here Cine, was withdrawn. The record notes £20.00 waged libel fees and reflects a court disposition without further proceedings.
Inquest at Port Pirie Courthouse heard Walter Holthouse a 47 year old inesman employed by Piro Corporation died after an electric shock at Salomon town Hub station on September 2. The coroner ruled accidental death from heart stoppage due to electric current with witnesses including Mey Innes and William OBrien detailing live wires and ladder work.
Silvius an imported horse by Silvern and owned by Sir Sidney Kidman was withdrawn from the Caulfield Cup today at Melbourne. Trained by H Butler, the animal was listed to run in the Melbourne Cup with jockey Silvius noted as trainer and owner connections in reports.
Sydney reports a special Connell meeting dissolving State Parliament from Wednesday. Writs issued for election day likely on October 442 with proceedings ratified and writs issued.
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