08 Sep 1927
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1927
Page
1
Three members of the Blackwell family died and the son fell violently ill at a Karaka farm near Auckland after lunch. Mrs Blackwell had mixed poison into the meal, and neighbors reported she had threatened self harm. Father survived ploughing. No other domestic discord noted.
A garbled report recalls a great cricketer and British cricket figures tied to Kent and Woolley. References to 1928 events and financial figures hint at tours, matches, and prices, with names like Sanlley and Ali appearing in fragmented form.
Readable pricing fragment shows Auntie markets items priced by case or dozen such as apples bananas oranges cabbages cauliflowers and river Murray produce. Specific figures appear mixed but indicate wholesale market activity and packed loads for the day.
Quotations arrived yesterday from multiple sellers and entities including SC Ward Adelaide via ALA. Buyers and sellers listed with various dates and references such as 25/10 18-11 239 and 278. The garbled text mentions numerous names and entities like Sulphide Corporation and Metters, with several figures and identifiers interspersed.
Prices for alloys and metals including Aur and ALE listed with spot and forward figures. Detailed quotations cover iron alloy ingots electrolytes lead and tin, with monthly shipment changes and forward rates across multiple regions and units.
A garbled 1920s newspaper fragment notes Australian schoolboys involved in a selection process and an exhibition event. Names and precise details are unreadable, but references to a reception and a tense atmosphere hint at a formal school sports or cultural pairing. The text is largely unintelligible.
Adelaide reports the cargo steamer Broadway blocked in Port Adelaide as the crew refused the forecastle duty due to fresh repainting. After delays and a burned off paint patch, the vessel was paid off and a new crew to be sought. departure to Hardwicke Bay for Melbourne ore cargo delayed to ensure proper drying.
An important Melbourne gathering today discussed a government plan involving 80000 cash as a funding element. MPs and ministers debated rational assurances and potential parliamentary actions to secure approval for the project amid broader fiscal considerations.
Weanesilus Jolly Brady, 44, of Adelaide, was arrested on a larceny charge and will appear at the Adelaide Police Court tomorrow. A tox-skin coat valued at £20 and an overcoat were found. the property belonged to Father Denny of Hawley Bergiee. The exhibit was taken from Kings Wwultiam Street.
A fragmented account of the Dunlop Grand Prix in Port Adelaide outlines an included teams race and numerous competitors with confusing placements. It mentions riders like Loyda, The Winger, Anna, and several others, signaling a high level event with sponsors, distances, and potential times though many details are garbled.
A garbled OCR style text lists numerous horse names, places, and numbers with unclear syntax. Readable items include names like Veanvitis, Princess Muriel, Australia, Killeen, Trianon, and Wing Chery, alongside odd percentages and scores such as 7.8, 11, 9.3, and 3.7. The text resembles a racing or betting ledger with many misread tokens and no coherent event or outcome.
Goodyear Woodunit supplies over four million tyres in the first quieter year quarter. Apel show highlights demand with 1,300,001 tyres and 700,000 tubes delivered for renewal. Production runs at capacity as rubber stocks and patent stability impact 1927 industrial outlook.
An inmate at a Birmingham England prison swallowed two srown handies, Livult combs, a tenth-brngh Landis, and two metal inks from a spring mal riss. He died following the ingestion.
Mr Sandery, a well known figure in Wisey stitches and local sports, will rejoin Pine permanently after a successful stint with North Adelaide. He aided his team to win the South Australian Lacrosse premiership last Saturday and his return is anticipated across sporting ranks.
The Alhambra Theatre introduces a lively program featuring comedians and drama with Bill Dayton and Miss Reynulus in supporting roles. The show blends comedy and gripping drama with Hisky Business starring Kenneth Thomson Ward Grane Louis Naeaux George Irving and Louise Tate.
The Risdon Park Twinis plan an annual event at St Pauls Parish Hall Whe spacious Will Thus teen trins. The gathering features a dance by Pirie Dance Hecnesina with local entertainers and a charitable auction. Tickets are being issued by Maple Cate and many invitations have been accepted with a few outstanding.
An evening event titled Victory Ball is planned at Stunk's Hall to benefit the club. Members of the team will attend with promises of an excellent night and plentiful supper arrangements overseen by Mrs. Ilt.
A Wellington, New Zealand report states a sensational attempted assassination via a homiy mailed in a cigar box. The box contained eight or nine ph kel ignite and a detonator linked to a battery. the switch was faulty, sparing a potential immediate explosion when opened.
A historic note from West Adelaide recounts the Magarey Medal ceremony where Melbournes top player received the award amid the town’s celebration. The event marks a significant milestone in regional football, honoring athletic excellence and local pride.
Melbourne Weiltesting National Museum of Zoology plans a war museum costing £300,000 to be commenced in November. A second major project, a national museum, will begin within the same period, with a total estimated expenditure near £50,000.
Detectives Prior and Wickham went to Sydney Bourne seeking a lead in the Condon murder case. The clue proved false and the visit yielded no result.
United Service Parts ruled against M. Callizo after hearing him at the Aéro Club, disqualifying him for life and erasing his prior records. He claimed a seven mile altitude while an on board instrument showed under 15000 feet.
A British rider on a four-cylinder machine achieved a world motorcycle speed record of 132 miles per hour at Arpajan, covering the distance with a measured performance that highlights the era's technical push and racing precision.
A London report notes American visitors at a West Had hotel describing bizarre creatures. It mentions a Police Court excest, a claim of Americans drinking fuel liaisons, and a promise to keep going, with a sixpence mentioned in connection to a walk or charge.
The Port Pir racing spring meeting for licensed Vietuallers features dum saveluy and mathe booths. It will be held on Saturday, September 17, at Ab Goury and Cas thar this morning at 11 o’clock.
A community carnival under Alderman Coline runs from October 1 to 22 with a street procession demonstrations, athletic events, meetings, and sport competitions. The Memorial Gardens area will be lit and decorated for visitors. Special excursion fares and transport arrangements are offered for locals and travelers.
Melbourne reports describe the Federal Film Commission inquiry into import rules and the potential impact on domestic cinema. Pathe Films manager Charles Herschel argues American films may struggle to compete and warns against measures that could erode loyalty to Britain and Australia while urging national pride and industry support.
Whyalla report covers cycling and football actions with several teams and players named. Notable mentions include Foran Lester Hie Ud Mites Himat and Cor ho Notas, plus Norths, Souths, and Gontrals teams competing. Scoring details list multiple players and goals, with emphasis on Bath, Norths, and Wynps in match contexts.
Wellington court sentenced Allen Symon to life hard labor for an attempted murder of his brother. The judge ruled the attack arose when the brother stopped Symon from chastising a boy who had abused him, calling the act a menace to society.
Brisbane reports no settlement in the Queensland industrial dispute as queues and a feared food shortage grow. Government and unions mark time while South Johnstone dispute talks fail, with railway turmoil looming. A national levy on unionists may aid the Australian Railways Union Queensland. officials weigh next moves.
Melbourne officials report Mr. RV Keane, general secretary of the Australian Railways Union, will summon a conference of the Seamen's Union, Waterside Workers Federation, Railways Union and Marine Stewards Union to decide on extending the Queensland dispute to other states. He notes current policy confines action to Queensland but warns extension of the transport unions is likely if not settled soon. The emergency executive of the All Australian Council of Trade Unions will meet to consider the situation.
Sydney reports the New South Wales ARU branch secretary says Queensland union leaders will strike if the government pushes a skeleton railway. A South Johnstone vote rejected board of Trade settlement terms, with a meeting of union representatives to decide next steps.
Prime Minister Mr. Al Bruce told the Constitutional Club that Queensland railway unrest was caused by extremists mostly foreigners. He warned against Labour dictating to government and said unified action would settle disputes quickly. He noted forthcoming amendments to the Arbitration Act to secure stable awards and industrial peace.
In Melbourne on Wednesday Legh Winser of South Australia defeated Edgar in the Australian amateur golf championship semi final. Nankivell also won against Nigel Smith to set up a final between Winser and Nankivell to be played tomorrow.
United Service Tokyo reports a deteriorating anti Japanese situation in Manchuria with increasing Japanese military activity. Tokyo seeks greater protection as premier and foreign minister consult military heads. Reports claim attacks near Pekite and orders for Marshal Chang Ta-Lin to return home.
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