06 Sep 1937
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1937
Page
1
A collision on The Terrace opposite Pirie Children's Playground shortly after 6 last evening involved four motor vehicles. Three people, Mr Philip Max Bernhardt, Mrs Bernhardt, and Mr John George Hamilton, were admitted to Pirie Hospital with satisfactory conditions. seven others escaped serious harm.
In a June incident near a town hospital, Mrs Berry and Mr Sordelli were severely injured when their car crashed during a funeral procession mishap. Children rear of the car uninjured. relatives and witnesses described a chaotic scene as responders attended the victims.
A report on the contentious critique of arbitration methods to be discussed at the Australian Railways Union meeting in Adelaide, opening September 21. The piece highlights calls for reform in arbitration, wages, and industrial democracy, with broader appeals for concerted action and improved negotiating strength.
A woman was struck by a car near her home on Ter Ho Maeda Street on Saturday. The driver approached, and Mrs Riess stood on the footpath, as the vehicle reportedly veered and struck the curb. Mrs Kusinas, frightened by the incident, described the unsettling moment and the proximity of the car.
The Pine Homing Society ran a 1311 mile William Creek flight on Saturday. W Field won the event, the thirteenth of the club season, with 22 members and 99 birds participating. Placings and speeds are listed for several pigeons including Masters & Son and Hosken, with acknowledgments for donated prizes.
The West Prairie racing event saw 16 members releasing 40 birds from Willian Creek. First place went to Mr. W. Byers, who will receive a trophy presented by Mr. W. L. Rodda. Official times and distances include 1,539 yards at velocity by G. Tully, with other placements noted for Mt PWD and Velocity distances around 1,536 to 1,596 yards.
Ronnie St Clair a 13 year old from Dunedin New Zealand was signed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to star in Thorough breds Dont Cry. Freddie Bartholomew was previously selected but a dispute in August changed casting plans.
Four additional cases today raise the weekend total to eleven, bringing the overall tally to 258 since the outbreak began. The Health Department continues routine reporting as winter conditions hamper monitoring.
A garbled OCR fragment references Queen Mary Lunes and Stitt Hen Mary, noting postponements of several local events and activities. Details are unclear, but mentions Honine Voids and Deaton, with scattered references to Heovesernd Hotter and rent concerns. The readable parts suggest a schedule disruption affecting community happenings.
A jumble of names and words from an OCR fragment sparks speculation about hidden connections. Readers note unusual spellings and potential references to places and people, inviting careful reconstruction and context.
Foreign markets held at 4/8 in Adelaide while South Australian wheat sold at 42 a quarter in London. Liverpool closed steady with barely steady North American markets. A 175 million bushel Australian crop estimate weighed on futures. Chicago and Winnipes demand faltered amid bearish signals and weak Russian harvest news. Argentine shipments unchanged from last week.
Australian Mines and Metals Association reports London Metal Exchange prices with copper down 3/9, tin and silver movements noted, electrolytic and wire sectors showing gains and losses. Forward copper and tin values shift, gold remains open with minor changes in spot and forward quotes.
A Springfield gun battle ends with nine bandits shot dead and a patrolman wounded as robbers steal payroll then flee to a cottage firing on police. In McAlester Penitentiary a daring escape sees Malloy Kendall seize a revolver and drive a prison truck before freeing captives and vanishing. Eight Georgia inmates escape despite parole pleas, seeking Massachusetts while governors clash over extradition and parole.
London discusses bold measures to combat Mediterranean shipping attacks. A joint international convoy plan and public registry for merchant shipping are proposed to secure docks and deter submarine incursions. Britain contemplates strengthening its fleet with destroyers to confront Mediterranean submarine threats.
A. W. Lacey arrived in Pirie Friday and returned yesterday after participating in the 40 hour week demonstration organized by the Pirie Trades and Labour Council. William from Macdougalls Limited Adelaide is in town on business and departs for Port Augusta. KE Bardolph and A Finlay represented Adelaide Trades and Labour Council at the demonstration. J. and M. Dennis and RK Haynes from Kadina visited Pirie over the weekend. Mrs J.S. Evans of Warragul visits her sister-in-law in Pirie. Mr L.J. Melherney of the Dwight and Lloyd Plant at the Smelters received a severe cut to the right lower arm, treated at Pirie Hospital and sent home.
Reports say Chinese forces lag in the Shanghai theater while Japanese troops push deep into North China and reach Inner Mongolia. The advance features air power and tanks, with Japan poised to mass for action near Outer Mongolia, threatening reinforcement routes. Chinese defenders, though gallant, struggle against the modern Japanese assault.
A memorial 40 hour week motion passed unanimously at Memorial Oval with under 70 unionists present. Speakers including C L Davis urged support, noting New Zealand and other nations already adopted shorter weeks. Pirie Trades and Labor Council and several unions attended. plan to push a 40 hour week for Smelter workers and broader social reform.
Australian Associated Press reports intensified Japanese air raids over Shanghai with large fires in Hongkou. Bombs struck the International Settlement as British French and US officials and admirals urged a one mile withdrawal of Japanese warships and Chinese troops inland from Pao-tung. The Shanghai mayor said withdrawal was impossible without Japanese evacuation of foreign areas, while a Japanese admiral signaled non compliance.
A San Francisco waterfront dispute pits old AFL leadership against CIO led by John Lewis ally. The standoff risks spreading to Portland Seattle and Los Angeles with drivers and workers at multiple industries affected and business leaders calling for mitigation.
London report cites Sir William Keseridge forecasting a shortage of spinsters due to wartime conditions. He says average marriage age for women would rise to 25 by mid decade, with 500 spinsters anticipated to be shut by wartime service and changing social patterns into 1948.
The final round of the Jones tourney at Pirie Quoits Club concluded yesterday with limited play as only one match completed and two forfeits. Winners included Abo Chaeken and Searman with scores noted. a fourth round draw in handicaps was set. The annual meeting adopted new rules. the champion pig winner A. Kor Hark received the trophy from Seyfans chairman J. Ile BR amid congratulations.
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