17 Sep 1935
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1935
Page
1
Floodwaters from the Onkaparinga River inundated Noarlunga within half an hour, flooding homes and marooning stock. The main street became a swift river. a landslide struck Kangarilla and extensive property damage followed as water rose above previous flood levels and hampered relief efforts.
A leaked report from the conciliation sub committee on the Abyssinian dispute suggests the League of Nations council will adopt its findings. It notes Mussolini will likely reject proposals and Italy may choose between leaving the league or delaying hostilities for three months, which seems unlikely.
London dispatches report French Cabinet firmness over Geneva talks with Stitt proposals and regional speculations. The Daily Mail and The Times relay cautious views on France’s stance and potential future leverage against allied demands amid ongoing negotiations.
London report notes Cairo dispatch claims Italy is replacing Libyan frontier garrisons with Somalia troops. Some estimates place 30 000 troops on the Libyan frontier as tensions rise.
An OCR fragment reports a crowd in Andis Ababa marching with cables and carriages toward the palace. It mentions merchants assembling, the taking of Ingalls, and ferocious threats. Details are garbled and identities unclear but imply unrest and force.
In Geneva Munday, de Valera faced Italy amid questions over when he would take the lead role, as special cables report on the Free State attitude and the Recorder notes.
A garbled report notes severe water and food shortages affecting civilians and ships at Mas Nueva port. King reports arrivals and patrols in Searevans, while unclear disease mentions loom over tense port conditions.
Fragmentary OCR lists arriving guests at multiple hotels including names such as Spiers, Horne, Kasther, Horst, Ste Heumichbd, Gulick, Woollant, and others. The text references arrivals yesterday and ongoing stays at the Hogal ER Chana, Ventre, and Centra hotels with scattered surnames and locations.
The South Australian Public Teachers' Union met as the Education Director spoke of broad reforms and greater freedom for teachers and pupils in coming years. A funeral notice records Mrs Biral Brive of Xarwood died May 22, with probate proceedings and travel plans noted for Major R. D. during a regional tour.
Mr Menzies, Australian Federal Attorney General, told a Melbourne luncheon that any Britain Australia trade development must hinge on British manufacturers clearly understanding Australia’s needs and showing willingness to extend preference to British goods. The remarks stressed mutual gain and policy alignment.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Britain and Australia facing diplomatic and trade considerations within the British Empire. Mentions allied relations, delegated administration, and reliance on external business. Lacks clear events or dates, making precise summary difficult.
Police charged Jock Hiram Job of Family Hotel after an alleged verbal attack on Constable Shariff in Alexander Street. In Pirie Court the information was dismissed as the constable’s conduct deemed vindictive. The hearing included testimony about indecent language and crowd disturbance, with cross examination revealing disputed arrest authority and handling of witnesses.
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