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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1930
Page
1
Buenos Aires reports a Saturday revolution that toppled President Irigoyen after sharp street fighting. General Uri buru assumed provisional presidency as troops and civilians clashed, leaving about forty dead and three hundred wounded. The unrest also involved a bombardment threat and widespread damage to government and press buildings.
chaotic street clashes in Buenos Aires as forces clash with protesters after a Saturday encounter. civilians suffer heavy casualties with reports of hundreds wounded and several killed amid government turmoil. authorities impose martial law as loyalist forces push to quell unrest. signs of widespread disruption in the capital and province capitals following the attempted government overthrow.
Government officials reveal Irigoyen arrest plans amid a tense security sweep. Military barracks tightened as authorities move to detain suspected insurgents and stabilize regional control.
Fragmentary report describes a provisional government dominated by conservative leaders amid a military regime. It notes growing influence from neighboring Bolivia and a shift toward military control after a contested election and a fracturing political landscape.
Cree cus, Bunda Gallant Fox with Sande aboard win the three year old Belmont Park Realisation Stakes in a fast time. The win raises total career earnings to a British record of 68600 pounds. Dellicant rides for the late challenge as Sande drives the horse to the finish, outpacing Questionsin from the barrier.
Mr William Scott-Fell died in Sydney at age 61. A Native Assembly member from 1922 to 1921, he resigned to run for the North Sydney federal seat but was defeated. He held extensive interests in oil, timber, and coal.
A Adelaide report outlines Premier’s Saturday explanation on a proposed salary tax plan. He signals first steps toward legislation in the Assembly, detailing an outline of a universal levy on salaries and wages, exemptions, and income computations under a 1927 framework, with adjustments for dependents and specific income sources.
At a British Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Bristol, Dr A C D Rivet and colleagues discussed why ape-like ancestors became artisans, noting civilization altered life but not heart, while later Palaeolithic brains resembled ours and metals appeared after discovery. The talk touched on culture among American Indians and Asian contact influencing early migration.
Reported easing of disruptions at Port Adelaide on Saturday as work slowly returns to normal. Yet a shortage of volunteer wharf workers persists and unions push for pay and conditions. A briefing by the Trades and Labor Council outlined ongoing tensions, with officials indicating readiness to negotiate while criticizing alleged Communist Party involvement. The Premier commented that the protest committee claimed to represent workers and sought four days work under current conditions.
The America’s Cup headlines a race between the Enrtyresse and Shamrock with Sir Thomas’s crew confident despite mechanical notes. American sailors praise the Shamrock’s progress as both sides test gear and tactics ahead of September 1. crews display sportsmanship and friendly competition during preliminary runs.
United Service reports multiple branch line stations on London and North Western Midland and Scottish railways set to close to passenger traffic. Omnibus substitutes to be provided by railway or road companies linked to the railways.
In Sydney authorities seized documents showing Communist activities mapped across Australia with district five including parts of New South Wales and Victoria. The report notes efforts to build party influence in Broken Hill and industrial areas while denying success in disrupting ships and amid union hostility.
United Service reports London opinion on imperial policy as Conservatives plan a push for free general election. It notes a push on reciprocal arrangements with Australia and Britain’s cereal purchases, with mixed reactions from dominions on bulk purchases and preference for European trade.
Merkeley Bell relinquished Boxotri in the opening round of the Nutini Singles as Rogers Teeland beat Edwant Soukins of New York. Tilden defeated Dines Malhirstaal of New York 6-0.
In Melbourne on Sunday a steering fault caused a car driven by 62 year old Mr W Freeman to crash into a fence on Plenty Road Rosanna. Freeman was impaled on a fence post and had to be freed by sawing the post. He was rushed to hospital in a critical condition with a shocking wound to his abdomen.
Fragmented cricket report from London notes Australia batting collapse with Woodfull scoring 120, Smith taking 4 for 70, Brindley top-scoring for England Eleven, while standout figures include Kippax, Harwood, and Tarvix. England aims to appoint new captain as South Africa tour looms.
London Sunday reports Australia’s cricket team victory in the Ashes celebration. A. E. Whitelaw hands Bradman a £1,000 prize and an ash tray as tribute to Woodfull’s leadership. Kelly responds with praise for the team’s easy handling of the series.
United Service reports the National Union of Teachers hosted a dinner for Woodfull and Wall at Hotel Russell with Mrs. Manning in attendance. Woodfull thanked English hospitality and sportsmanship and recalled the loyal passion of Australian enthusiasts, noting the team’s reception and tears of 99 percent.
Santo Domingo faces catastrophic losses from the hurricane with at least 4000 killed and fears of 5000. Only about 400 of 10000 homes remain standing as bodies are recovered. Maternity casualties rise and waterworks are destroyed while floods sweep the city.
A Vancouver report outlines Santo Domingo as overwhelmed with about forty thousand people in dire need. Rations arrive aboard British and American steamers to avert famine, but many refugees wander in improvised shelters, including ancient Spanish churches, with crumbling infrastructure and widespread suffering.
Destruction surrounds Santo Domingo with parties penetrating fifteen miles in every direction. Riots of desolation render roads impassable and medical care scarce for days. The storm devastates the city and ruins the coffee, cacao, and export crops essential to the nation's economy.
Fourteen defendants faced a special Fascist tribunal for acts linked to anti regime resistance in Trieste. At dawn today, four Vigo Slovakians were executed for their involvement in the newspaper offices blast and related deaths, while twelve others including a woman received prison terms from thirty to twenty one years.
Wealthy Americans race to own original latonework from Buckingham Palace floor passages and courtyard paving laid in 1670. Two hundred tons have been removed with another two hundred awaiting removal as repairs replace stonework with artificial material. Several buyers offer high sums, aiming to secure historic stone from the Patsoe era. Contractors warn that stone salvaged now fetches better prices abroad.
A fragmented passage notes Wall’s ambition to influence batsmen by style rather than the ball. It mentions he has 50 wickets and a hundred runs, suggesting if he were not a good bowler he would have excelled as a batsman, reflecting uncertain assessment of his skills.
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