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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1929
Page
1
Workers at Pirie Gantries resume activity after months of preparation. D McLear, manager for Pirie of the Broxburn Coal Association, signals seven vessels with coal from England and plans for ongoing employment as gantries operate and ships load coal from the Bearhead and other ports.
Chavings notes a crowded program with Elenora and Janomagne in hurdles, Joyleen and Dest in jumps, Newgate prominent early in the Lindsay Park Handicap, and a wide field including Marmite Parallana and Kellidle in the sprint cards. Selections favor Entered runners in nurdles juvenile and Australian Hunters' Replechase with All Quality and Benoni prominent later.
In Adelaide on Thursday motoring circles said the Petrol Tax Bill will not pass without a reduced tax rate of four pence per gallon. Premier Butler favors the current amount and may push the bill if parliamentary support falters. Government supporters remain confident it will pass unaltered.
The Constitution Commission issues a long awaited report outlining recommendations on federal powers, state industrial legislation, and reform proposals. It discusses a possible permanent inter-state commission, exclusive excise powers for the Commonwealth, and limits on central control over aborigines, with dissenting views from three members.
The Weather Bureau Adelaide notes a week of near calm high pressure with mostly clear skies and frosts in highlands. A shallow low moved into the Bight briefly, then a strong high dominated from the southern ocean. no significant rain was recorded in North Australia or major districts with only scattered light totals at few locations.
Advices from Australian markets show Isindon Metal Exchange mid price quotes for September 19 across metals. Prices cover spot and futures for nickel copper zinc tin and silver with various shipment months and forward positions reflecting rises and falls.
A taxpayer urges action over dumped coal along the mallway near Pre and Diamond Road. He cites injuries risk from rising coal near rubbish piles and accuses lack of supervision by government workers and bosses. He urges cleanup and accountability.
Plainclothes constables in London arrest four young men amid a window smashing episode. A wounded man in a procession was found. a man refused to identify himself saying he suffered from merc ury. He was remanded for medical examination at Marylebone Police Court.
United Service reports tensions between China and Russia as both sides test endurance in a fragile standoff. Analysts note winter campaigns may favor Russia, with the Soviet army already preparing defensive positions despite Chinese hopes for a different outcome.
Dr. Nansen the Norwegian explorer will participate in tests of the Graf Zeppelin as preparations begin for a potential North Pole flight. He will board the airship for the Arctic voyage, with Capt. Dehman likely commanding thePolar expedition.
A Moscow court hears demands for the death penalty against 26 defendants accused of conspiring with a Latvian exile group to extort funds from Russia. The Latvian Mission is linked to the scheme and the Latvian diplomatic post used for smuggling. Two executors receive long terms, others brief sentences. three acquitted.
The Melbourne Royal Agricultural Show opens today with bright sunshine greeting attendees. Officials expect strong attendance and displays from local farms and exhibitors amid celebratory events across the grounds.
Port Pirie edged Broughton 4 1 in a hard fought semi final at Unley Oval to advance to the Adelaide decider. Northern Areas beat Barossa and Light 12 1 at Adelside Oval to join them in the final four, with Pirie set to host Northern Areas and Southern to face Barossa and Light.
In a Washington radio talk President Hoover outlines peace aided by reduced military spending. He says disarmament proposals would lower costs and fear while preserving national defense, noting readiness must not threaten others or provoke aggression. He cites the Kellogg Pact and urges universal peace progress.
Sparse notes report News of Matgher SCL amid the Explanation. Peculiar League attitudes draw many complaints as the Country Carnival proceeds with limited Pire.
A speech at the annual Chicago Association of Commerce meeting warns that neglecting constitutional principles could erode government. The speaker, Mr. Dimes Buel, argues the constitution must adapt to preserve the union for future generations.
A South Australian branch Labor Party conference in Adelaide elected L. Hill and Wesars Hi Kneebane and 7 as State Executive members. E. Yates and J. L. Prion won Federal Executive seats as the party convened for the annual gathering. An ensuing dispute over country football broadcasting rights was noted with Adelaide residents voicing concerns.
In pursuance of policy to hire highly qualified men the Hon J Cowan minister for agriculture has appointed Allan Hickinbotham to a lecturer position in physical and chemical sciences at the college. Hickinbotham, 39, becomes senior master in agricultural chemistry physics and botany at the Victoria Agricultural College Vieiola.
Adelaide reports two key announcements in the federal election campaign. G A S Hawker confirms no contest for Wakefield, Maurice Gallus appears for Country, Major W J McCann may stand if nominated, and G McLeay is also listed. John Verran is named as Liberal Federation nominee for Adelaide, with selections by the Adelaide District Committee this afternoon. Nominations for Angas and Wakefield are expected later tonight with J M Cabb and M A Woods likely for Angas.
Melbourne report states a conference of the South Tasis party adopted a resolution expressing confidence in Mr Hill, with strong support from the party. The document notes a murder charge and references an incident in which a person named Mark was killed. details remain unclear amid fragmented OCR text.
Adelaide reports railways incur higher operating costs due to prolonged drought. Officials cite an annual 200,000 pounds rise for carriage and greater engine repair expenses from using inferior water, amid naval disarmament discussions and Hoover’s address.
Willie James Robert Murray, a tramway employee, was struck and killed by a motor truck on Bay Street Port Melbourne on July 48. The trial in the Criminal Court of Jamaica heard that Weir, the driver, claimed sun glare on his windscreen caused the accident and was acquitted after immediate aid was given.
Damages claim of 2000 pounds against Tan McViersbl, a retailer, failed after a jury found partial negligence by Robinson and Kahinnsat, while Robinson had pursued the wrongful act claim. The verdict concluded no breach by McViersbl and no full liability for the alleged injuries.
At Ballarat the second meeting produced varied results across events. Winners included Lonnie in a two mile hurdle with odds 20 to 1, and Barely notable placings in the five furlong sprint. The Brush Steeplechase covered about two miles with Vardeen and Blarwyn among the leading contenders. The Welter Handicap listed Prying Gorn and Cantotag as prominent runners, while Prowell Handicap featured Rising Hawk and others among a modest field.
During the final of the mukie cycle race at the Royal Show on Tuesday evening a fall involved about six riders. Injuries included scratches and abrasions to riders such as Wiree Pielesdee Brook Ne Stacey and Whitehead with mounts badly damaged.
Police intervened at a temperance gathering as two men, one described as the lecturer, were circulating donations. Both were found drunk. one man named Koch was sent to a forms in gol on begging charges.
An 19th century London notice discusses an advertiser offering re manufactured typewriters. The piece mentions health assertions about attendance at theatres and assemblies, weather, and a personal alternative to confront nuisance. It notes 8% revenue received and a youngest claimant aged ten.
A Foreign official in London says it would be fatal for a Mindete to accompany the Prime Minister to the United States. Mr Macdonald will travel with his daughter and usual staff, while the cabinet member remains at home.
A scaffolding collapse at the Metropolitan Ice Company in North Melbourne injured three workers and threw about 20 others to the ground. Robert Krowde, 67, fractured an elbow and bruised a hip. Sydney Broadhurst, 36, fractured an arm and bruised a hip. William Nolan, 23, injured a knee and bruised a leg. Most were admitted to Melbourne Hospital.
Peter Mayme, 40, is committed for trial on two counts of assault causing bodily harm to Mrs Terena Lovell and her husband John Lovell. On September 9 in Collingwood, Lovell allegedly slashed the wife as she urged him to leave, injuring her face. her husband was struck and spat upon during the confrontation.
Darlinghurst Sessions heard details of a shooting where Murles Thompson fired at Constable Joseph Jackson, narrowly missing him. Thompson was remanded for sentence as witnesses described a tense confrontation and a chase ending in a gun discharge.
A London con artist trio tricked a man at Queen's Harbor into exchanging banknotes for fake gold. The victim handed over two £3 notes after being lured by an offer of gold, then waited an hour to realise the deception and report it to police.
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