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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 22, 1928

Page

1

Free Labor On Waterfront Sparks Union Clash

MOPOWNERS move to oppose watersiders amid mass volunteer influx. Police guard Port Adelaide as about 80 free laborers are shuttled to Outer Harbor to unload the Jervis Bay cargo from Britain. Volunteers swell the steamship crews, fueling a strike continuation and warnings from the Employers' Federation.

Ventarday Melbourne Port Adelaide Thale Ativewsece Watersiders Lcot Ayile Brig Oon R. L. Leane Volunteer Bureau Outer Harbor Jervis Bay Whch Briain Neadle Fev Jaalan Britain Jerese Blyp Watersidera Fara Employers’ Federation G. Webbert Boykett

Secret ballot on Port Adelaide work resumption

In Adelaide on Friday a report of a secret ballot at Port Adelaide shows a mass meeting failed to pass a motion for immediate work resumption by a large majority. The ballot decision is expected tomorrow, as members doubt a show of hands reflects true sentiment.

ACLU Complaint on Melbourne Waterfront Stalemate

The ACLU reports efforts to settle the waterfront trouble with government action blamed for hindering progress. Trade unions and leaders clash over arbitration plans as workers press for conference talks to restore pre September 0 conditions. A Monday conference is planned with representatives across trades to seek a national settlement.

Melbourne A.C U. 18 W. J. Duggan The A.g.tw Reapon Ible Brite Bis Waterside Bruce Duggan Tme ACT Waletside Workers’ Federation Considerston Mt Melbourne Aeamen Marine Oaks Marine Plewards Gadl Talty Shae Sremen Australis Cobeeetion

Street Fighting Sparks Fallout After Bureau Exit

A tense scene at the bureau ends with police using handcuffs and batons to separate attacking crowds of unionists and non unionists. Injured non unionists are taken to hospital as fights erupt along Bourke and Little Bourke streets. Joseph Donnelly is arrested for offensive behaviour amid broader strike related disruptions including depots, dock sheds, and shipments.

Bourke Street Spencer Street Little Bourke Street Joseph Donnelly

Waterside workers vote to return to work in Newcastle

On Friday Newcastle waterside workers decided to resume work after a call for free labor drew one ready response. No demonstration occurred by the crickets. In Sydney, the waterfront faced abnormal conditions as Bub Bo Inter shipments from overseas were delayed at other ports, affecting arrivals.

Newcastle Sydney

Waterfront unions back Beeby award stand and strike

Adelaide and Brisbane observers report a renewed pledge by waterside unions to refuse work under the Shipowners Association and to pursue the Beeby award. About 100 volunteers gathered at Jorvia Bay Outerport Harbor as tension eased with no disturbances. Premier Hogan urged swift settlement of the waterfront strike, criticizing government provocative action and calling for decisive government and employer cooperation.

Adelaide Brisbane J. E. Morphett S.A Australian Today Shipowners' Association Jorvia Bay Outerport Black Melbourne Jr. Hogan Commonwealth Governent Commonwealth Tee A. D. Greenless J. McCormank AE. Moyle J. Bonsley H. G. Wastell W.K. Mallyon J. Forgan Ham H N. Skewes C. M. Griggs Federation A. ®. Michell LL. Haney J. Hop I J. Morris The King A.T. Davies A. K. Janes J. G. Sweeney J. P. Jenkins Waterside Federation Nody George J. J. Playfair K. B. Platt K. Sparrow G.K. Willamsous Beeby Mr. Ham A. V

Mother and Son Arrested in Canada in Notorious Case

Police in Calgary within 48 hours in custody Mrs Lowlen Northcutt and Gordon Stewart Northcott, mother and son, linked to US murder inquiries. They were intercepted after weeks abroad. both are described as adults. Arrestees tied to high profile case spanning Vancouver to Oslo.

Calgary Albert Lowlen Northcott Gordon Stewart Northcott Smother United States Autorttioe Britiah Columbia Vancouver Oslgery

Aviatrix killed in Brooklands solo crash

Miss Honor Wellby, 28, solo trainee, died when her aeroplane stalled and crashed into the railway embankment at Brooklands. She had just completed a course of instruction and was on a solo flight after a prior hour of flying. More than 200 women were learning to fly in England at the time.

London Honor Wellby Brooklands Noman England Mina Wellby

Seymour Tragedy and Norwood Port Preview

Summary describes Seymour tragedy involving Kallawet and injuries to Henry Duell, with Norwood at Adelaide Oval and Port matches ahead. Mentions crew rescue, football match anticipated record attendance, and political remarks on arbitration and industrial law amid election context.

Bydney Melbourne Adelaide Kallawet Henry Duell Wil- Port Shinnick Seymour Norwood Adelaide Oval Jegkom Newport Ij.q Allee Renover Os Oc Paim Ue Uuu Football Pvessis Norwood Rose Port Weal

Tariff debate at Country Progressive Party conference

At the annual Country Progressive Party conference the chief president Mr Dowrey warned that Commonwealth tariffs were low versus New Zealand. The party rejected free trade and urged tariff duties on agricultural and pastoral needs, arguing current rates were excessive.

Melbourne Country Progressive Party 4. Dowrey Earle Page Pedera) Tressurer New Zealand

Retirement of Mr Matthew Charlton Ends Political Run

Melbourne Friday Mr Matthew Charlton MWR announced his retirement from federal politics due to ill health. He will not contest the forthcoming federal election.

Melbourne Matthew Charlton MWR Ilbearth

Won By South Australian at a sparse race event

Fragmentary report notes a South Australian victory amid scattered results including mentions of traliz and the Kings. References to H and Taylor from New South Wales appear with a score near 225, plus a second figure around 250. Names such as W.ream and F. A Davey ED appear in unclear context.

Traliz S. H Taylor New South Wale Orden W.ream Ger F. A Davey

Motoring Fatality Brief Report on Coastal Road

A young woman, identified as Pribdane Finaey, died in a single seater motor car crash on the main coastal road between Burleigh Head and Southparast. The vehicle plunged down a tan foot embankment.

Pribdane Finaey Burleigh Heady Southparast

Australian Test selectors named for Test team duties

The Board of Cricket Control selected Warren Bardsley from New South Wales Be Betm from Victoria G B Delling of South Australia and J J Hutcheon of Queensland as the Test match selectors. Two others were J Ryder of Victoria and W Richardson of South Australia. The captaincy was undecided among E E Bean H Howard and H W Hodgetts.

Sydney Board of Cricket Control Today Messrs Warren Bardsley New South Wales BE. Betm Victoria G. B. Delling South Australia J. 3. Hutcheon Queensland J. Ryder W. Richardson Wen Bof Bof J Mesers, EE. Bean H Howard H.W. Hodgetts South Austarlia

Leon Trotsky Seeks Life Amid Russian Murder Plot

News from London reports several assassination attempts on Leon Trotsky exile in Turkestan. Trotsky claims he sent letters to abroad friends begging help against Soviet secret police, while Moscow dispatches an investigation. Authorities have arrested 38 opposition members allied with Trotsky.

London Leon Trotsaky Turkestan Trotaky Bakosky Moscow Trotsky

Poor Workmanship Trial in Caubfield Court

George Walter Woodland builder of Rosella Street Caubfield faced Caubfield Court on a charge of building a wall with InsuMelent foundations. The allegation described broken bricks and pieces of glass embedded in the wall foundations. The court fined Woodland twenty pounds.

Melbourne George Walter Woodland Rosella Street Caubfeld Caubfeld Court Wed Woodland

Police Court Charges Against Waterside Federation

Federal jurors heard charges against the Waterside Workers Federation for advising encouraging and inciting to strike contrary to the Federal Arbitration Act. The federation was represented by solicitor Gullity who asked for adjournment to prepare a defence. Mr Ham KC opposed the adjournment and it was refused.

Melbourne Allting Kelly P.P Waterside Workers’ Federation Gullity Ham K.C

Local golf match hosts plan return for weekend

A D Greenlees and F McCormack selected teams for a club golf match at Jinks with 2 pm start. Guests will join the club for a return match, morning play optional. Partners drawn include Moyle Bonsley Wastell Mallyon Forgan Ham and Skewes.

A. D. Greenlees McCormack Clu

Transport Bill Dominates House Amid Waterside Dispute

In Sydney the Prime Minister Mr Bruce introduced the Transport Workers Bill to empower government action in the waterside dispute. He faced frequent heckling as the House remained in an uproar during his speech, with transport workers and seamen interruptions noted.

Anoh Scullin Sydney House of Representatives 5. M. Bruce Trasport Bruce

Light Plane Derby in Paris sees Percival win by minutes

In the French Light Plane Derby Capt. Percival arrived from Hayes 18 minutes ahead of Le Merra, who finished second. Houge took third and Lusser fourth, with Lusser earning first place in the general classification, 50 points ahead of his nearest rival. Lady Heath faced two forced landings, incurring a 180 point penalty.

United Service Paris Percival Hayes le Merra Houge Herr 'Lusser Lusser Lady Heath Britain

From No 2 Tee Names of Players and Captains

A garbled list of players and captains appears, including P F Somerset H M Hees Sayner Cowan Wood and many others such as Praets Simmonds Williams Forgan Westman Bradley Criere Afford Woodward McEachern Garret Martin Yates Rows Allen Hopking Johns and Goodfellow.

Tee P. F. Somerset H. M. Hees W.sayner J. Cowan C. R. Wood Roffe Deer A. C. Bray T Goldsworthy A. L. Forgan R.A. Burgoyne J. Alsop N. Fi Praets Simmonds Capt. Willams Forgan C. Westman All Bradley J. H

Enlightened Shareholder Claims Damages in Prickly Pear Case

Doctor Ernest Peld Meck sues T. F. M.ILR in Bango Court for 1000 pounds, alleging fraudulent shares in Prickly Pear Polsona Ltd. and a misrepresented destruction method. Ley allegedly knew the claim was false when inducing purchase. defendant pleads not guilty and hearing adjourned.

Sydney Priday Ernest Peld Meck Ofr. T. F. M.ilr Bango Court Today Prickly Pear Polsona, Ltd Ley Plainti

Unsettled Russia Proclaims Rising Unemployment

United Service from Moscow reports unemployment surging in Russia. Since July figures varied from two to two and a half million, about three million are now out of work, including five hundred thousand skilled workers, with another rise expected at harvest.

United Service Moscow Russia

The King of Kings Final Screenings at Amtrat Theatre

After a week of unprecedented adulation The King of Kings screens tonight at the Amtrat Theatre for the last time with a matinee at 2 50. A beautiful prologue and a 20 voice hidden choir precede and follow Mrs Norman Lade’s soprano offering Gounod’s hymn There at Green Hill. The prologue heightens the film’s presentation, making this final viewing highly urged.

Tucksean Pirie de Mille Manterviews Amtrat Norman Lade Gounod Green Hil Kinga

Labor Day Sports at Crystal Brook Result

The Labor Day Sports event at Crystal Brook featured Sloan and Dormar competing in framed pen entries. Hopkins and the 1400 arena were noted in relation to events and displays, with eyete pene ta details appearing in the crowd’s reports.

Sloan Pene Kapa Nave T Bos Hopkins Crystal Brook

Inquest Hears Driver Named in Fatal Adelaide Car Crash

Testimony at the inquest into the death of Thomas Daly, 42, reveals he was struck by a motor car driven by John Hughey Maggs last Saturday. Daly was knocked down, is at Adelaide Hospital, and Maggs remains on bail for manslaughter as investigators note speed and driver identification.

Priday Thomas Gilue Daly Matthews John Hughey Maggs Ais Adelaide Magga Sehultse John Pig Hee Joseph Millard

Apprentices On Tour From Adelaide For Victorian Railways

One twenty locomotive apprentices selected by Chief Mechanical Engineer F J Shea left Adelaide for a week long educational tour of Victorian Railways. The program covers Newport works Spotswood st warehouses Jolimont workshops and Flemington show with stops at Yellurn Morwell and Port Pirie. A similar group from New South Wales will join in Adelaide and visit Bend orton and Mile End depot. The visitors travel by train with an inspection focus on equipment and workshops and will return home by express next afternoon.

Adelaide F. J. Shea Melbourne Newport Works Spotswood Starehouse Jolimont Flemington Port Pirie Broken Hill

Poisoned Sweets Inquest On Child Death At Tumul

An inquest into the death of Vern Weedon, who died after eating a lolly at Tumul, concluded that she died from strychnine poisoning. The coroner ruled the poison appeared to have been accidentally ingested by the girl and could not determine how it entered the lolly.

Sydney Vern Weedon

Sunken Launch Found Off North Point Mystery Solved

Melbourne reports the sunken launch found near Filndera Talend clears the disappearance mystery of the ketch Sur prise. Captain Robert Smith owner and two men Leslie Marks and Walter Marks were lobster pot fishing when the vessel capsized in a storm. believed all aboard drowned.

Melbourne North Point Filndera Talend Robert Smith Leslie Marks Walter Marks

Railway Accident near Port Pirie Involving Engine Over Embankment

A severe rail accident occurred near Gladstone at about ten pm on a Thursday when the 460 goods train to Port Pirie shifted to the wrong line near the south crossing. The derailed train carried ore concentrates and water tanks. both the driver and fireman escaped miraculously though the engine toppled the embankment. Passengers on the brake van, including MP J C Fitzgerald, were unhurt. Officials arrived to oversee clearing, with an inquiry planned into the cause. The wreck halted the siding flow as repairs began with special clearance from Adelaide.

Gladstone Sbost Port Piresol J. O. Fitzgerald F. Yeomans Assisiant T. Smith Park Pirie Port Pirie Mato Ling Pirie Ted

Wholesale fruit and vegetable rates in the market

Commercial wholesale prices list oranges mandarins pearsTomatoes cabbages peas and related produce with per unit and grade phrases in a dense OCR style. figures indicate varying prices per item and grade across several fruit and vegetable categories.

Adelaide

Metal markets update from Adelaide abroad London bullion quotes

Adelaide reports London metal quotations for September 20 with copper rising to 64 pounds 1 shilling 104 pence at spot and 64 pounds 13 shillings 9 pence at three months. Lead and zinc show declines while tin and silver move on varying forward and spot prices.

Adelaide London Iisuesay Aeft Seellins

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