06 Sep 1929
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1929
Page
1
Port Pirie council urged strict enforcement of the Registration of Dogs Act 1924 after many stray dog reports. The minister warned town authorities to reveal unregistered dogs, with house-to-house canvassing and targeted prosecutions as deterrents. A temporary officer may conduct local house-to-house registrations to boost compliance.
In the Young Men's Club semi finals of the S.M. Men's Club basketball association Fiamb jers and Cagnas fy Slars split their games in a fast, tight series. Ramblers beat Rovers 27 to 5 in the A-grane semi finals, with Watts and Chiratie leading the Hamblers, while Stars triumphed 43 to 4 over Ceanas. Next Wednesday Ramblers meet Stacs for the premiership as Rovers earn a potential challenge date. The crowd’s enthusiasm underscored the sport’s rising popularity.
Educational traders value acted stories for faith and truth. On Sunday night the felon scholars will present Esther the Jewish maiden who became Queen of Ahasuerus in Persia. The play features robes and Ju Ju costumes supplied by the Solomontown Girls’ Guild with keen practice under Miss Whiting’s conduct.
Port Pirie Town Council discussed a letter from A J Kanes of the South Australian Chamber of Automobile Services warning that petrol sellers oppose supplying their employees from Council pumps at cost price. Trade interference concerns were raised, with debate adjourned for further consideration and assurance that the matter would be resolved at the next meeting.
In Melbourne on Thursday Minetos leads night play with Smith Nas and McConachy among the top scorers. Present scores show McConachy with notable runs including 383 and 342, while Smith completes several frames as the day concludes.
London reports Cambridge undergraduate R S Sikes riding a motorcycle during practice for the Tourist Trophy races ignored mist on the course and struck a signpost. He performed two double somersaults but was unhurt in the ground impact, the incident noted as a remarkable escape.
Mr RV Berriman announced arrangements with Mn B V Crewe of Vacuum Oil Co to repeat his lecture on Oil Production Refining and Oil at the High School tonight at 7 30. The first session for High School students at 3 o clock and the second for Technical School students and others. Seating for about 150 will be provided in the High School assembly room.
Five heats were held at the Austral Theatre stage last night for the quarklr-ralle Lop-Dash Stakes conducted by the Pirie Cycle Club on theatre rollers. Fast times highlighted the event with Keelan beating Maxwell in 202.5 seconds and Stacey defeating Doyle in 3.5 seconds among other results. The final Anais will be run off tomorrow evening.
London observers warn that a compact toxin delivered by a tiny aerial device could devastate armies, with a single spoonful capable of killing millions. Prof A Leopard Mill describes inhalation or ocular exposure as the mechanism, highlighting peril to modern warfare and civilian safety.
United Service reports Major Wood, an experienced pilot, vanished two days ago while attempting a fast dash from Angels to Cleveland. His wrecked craft was found near Needles California after a thunderstorm. Mechanic Mr Miller survived with injuries after using a parachute.
The assembly heard discussion on petrol sales and public protection under the Weights and Measures Act. Mr Mee argued about sufficiency of safeguards and references to the Royal Automobile Association and local administration. The Hon G F Jenkins reassured that public protest under the Act would be voiced if administered by local bodies, and he invited further representations from the Association.
Commonwealth bulletin surveys ten years of Australian productive effort. It reports area figures, land tenure, crop areas, and output across agriculture, pastoral, and dairying sectors. Wool, meat, and dairy values rise despite harsh conditions, with total production around £453 million and overseas shipments near £121 million.
Melbourne bulletin from the Australian Natives Association urges the government to tighten immigration. It argues Australia’s standard of living would fall under unrestricted policy amid unemployment. The piece compares past arrivals with 1927 figures and warns of future limits.
Melbourne report quotes Colonel Pottinger claiming promises to ex Army settlers in Victoria were broken. He notes many men lost their fortunes and government grants under the shale scheme were not fulfilled, urging a joint review by Britain, the Commonwealth, and the Victorian Government to salvage relief.
A French ship collided with a pier while berthed at Port Melbourne during its visit. No material damage reported and the prow will be admitted free to several nearby facilities.
The article reports a shuffle in the education department with AVALMIE named as new director amid confusion. Thurday Assembly session discussed proposed salary changes and whether the new appointee would raise questions about responsibilities.
The Governor awarded nine Royal Humane medals at Government House Inn Morin, with recipients including a boy aged 12 and a 47 year old. The ceremony in Adelaide highlighted acts of bravery and courage by local residents.
Spoculation runs high over a Northern Areas versus Pirie combined eighteen clash at Memorial Oval with Pirie injury issues and captaincy changes. Patterson captains Pirie while Leahey acts as vice captain. Sharp unavailable and Mattiday covers. N. Ells leads the match night for Northern Areas as reports note injuries and a controversy over a strike allegation involving C. Savner.
The text notes a medal donated by independent delegates of the Pirie Bouthal Association for the best junior team placement, awarded to TD. halite. It mentions meetings with general approval and suggests Lanbo is prominent in football endeavors. The report references Hackman as a standout player, with mentions of Possessas Rententovelt and others in connection to game abilities.
A challenging voyage ends with a dramatic arrival as a solo aviator, including two women among the onlookers, lands safely after completing a world flight from New York to New York in 21 days. The success marks a new personal best amid a triumphant welcome.
The East-West Air Race kicks off from Sydney on September 28 with 27 entrants in a 2483 mile handicap course. Maxcol Aero and Vacuum Oil back the event, offering over £2000 in prizes as pilots navigate low-altitude routes toward Perth. A new pilot map container aids navigation, underscoring aviation’s growing role in Australian development and linking Port Pirie to broader eastern states reach.
The Daily News cites Dame Henrietta Barnett, Hampstead suburb founder, denying a Spectator writer’s regret over her death and noting she has not yet begun her soul’s journey.
At Paddockton Police Court today Frank Bennett aged 46 and Len Tueston aged 24 faced charges of conspiracy to defraud in a case involving two women who handed over £800 to be invested in racehorses. Witnesses testified about payments totaling £600 with two horses allegedly winning, but the money was not returned. The hearing was adjourned.
In Sydney a bank job at the Government Savings Bank saw two armed men fire on the manager and a teller, wounding them, before escaping with a third accomplice in a waiting car. The robbery yielded no money as the men fled after firing on the staff, leaving authorities to pursue. A court case later mentioned damages and ongoing legal proceedings connected to the incident.
The Trades Union Congress defeated a resolution to receive the Mond Turner report and opposed the sale cry of industrial peace and collaboration with employers. It also expressed concern over the growing power of large insurance corporations in national health insurance. A Workers' Union delegate, Mrs Miller, noted industrial Britain’s insured sums, with estimates between five hundred thousand and one million pounds, half insured with approved societies outside the trades union movement.
A court today heard that James Miney, once a brilliant scholar at university, admitted to involvement in an attempted robbery against George Howie, a Carnarthen shopkeeper. He had won £500 in scholarships but has since shown troubling behavior, judged mentally unbalanced, and was remanded for medical observation. Ball Swan net allowed.
John Smyth aged 29 a Paddington confectioner was arrested and charged with a serious offence in the disappearance of a 15 year old girl. He was released on bail of £300 and was found unconscious at a gas jet in his brother's home. He lies in a hospital in critical condition.
A dried fruits publicity drive led by A. E. Manmet highlights the health and economic benefits of fruit rich diets. He argues that knowledge gaps reduce food value, urges households to choose high energy foods, and notes bananas apples and potatoes as strong energy sources.
In Melbourne on Thursday Approvid X proposal drew wide support from many men of the V A I. Mr L K Mackinnon, chairman, said the general terms of the measure were sound and necessary to control racing exerts and reduce excesses.
Two men uncover a large gold nugget near a Melbourne gully as sixty two claims are reported. The Welcom Stranger nugget, once valued at £10,000, was found six miles away, drawing intense interest and ongoing prospecting activity in the region.
The tender by G. W. Kelly and Lows Proprietary Ltd for the manufacture and section of steel buildings for interior station extensions at Yallourm was accepted today by the Bute Electricity Commission. The contract value is £135,952, with a total project price of £199,952.
A City of San Francisco airliner with five passengers and three crew, en route from Albuquerque to west of Winslow, disappeared in heavy weather over the Arizona Desert. Pilot Jake Stow reported seven hours of fuel remained. searchers comb mountains as motorists assist.
Reports from London detail a dramatic display of test flights and sea trials during a period of aviation experimentation. Pilot descriptions are garbled but indicate a notable escape or near mishap with multiple aircraft and liners involved, drawing hundreds of passengers and observers.
United service negotiations stalled while Australian boxer Jack stood with Ley Harvey. Promoter Mr Dickson arrived in London and secured October dates at Royal Albert Hall to open a Hood Harvey test, under substantial offer from National Sporting.
Lady Bailey of United Service was fined 40 at Bow Street Police Court after being clocked driving over forty miles an hour. The case involved a British airwoman and highlighted police enforcement of speeding offenses in the capital.
Melbourne reports a bill introduced by the opposition leader to make the secret ballot compulsory and ensure concealment of how electors vote. The measure was passed by the Legislative Assembly, aiming to protect voter privacy.
William Simon, found guilty yesterday of manslaughter in the death of his brother Joseph, received a seven year term at Central Criminal Court. He was then charged with shooting Phillip Maloni with intent to murder and with grievous bodily harm, and was remanded until October 31.
Melbourne Thursday. In tendering his resignation in perri tary of he Melbourne Trades ta Council, Mir E. Holloway said he was prepared to remain in office to the end of the year if the Council agrees to this.
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