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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1919
Page
1
Partial quarantines and strict movement limits described as serious amid an outbreak. The report lists deaths and hospital admissions, with references to isolation wards, patients, and staff, noting names and locales in vague terms.
The Port Pirie Board of Health discusses isolation hospital needs and public health measures. Key figures include Premier Ramsay Smith and Dr Ramsay Smith, with decisions on hospital equipment, school isolation, ambulance support, nurse staffing, quarantine rules, and port town restrictions.
A report notes quarantine measures for Pirie West Hospital and plans to repurpose the Exhibition Hospital furniture. The Central Rear of Heart Street proposal moves to furnish Pirie West Public Hospital with reusable items, while the building is cleaned and disinfected. A ministerial approval grants use of Pirie West Public Hospital's facilities for isolation, with conditions on reuse and storage of furniture.
A local relief group in Broken Hill decided to dispatch a telegraph to Port Pirie requesting steps to provide relief outside the town boundary. The secretary noted Casey Oraul’s delegation to Punt Pirie for district representation within the Pirie district. The minister for health was expected to review the matter.
The Paris Peace Conference faces a tense weekend as southeastern Europe risks war escalation. Hungary openly mobilizes against the Allies, seeks ties with Bolshevists and other forces, while French outposts report Magyar skirmishes. Debate grows over Britain, France, and American roles and responses to these developments. The German reply to Polish requests fuels further anxiety as leaders press for a clear stance before potential conflicts unfold.
A South African council session ends as workers refuse to supply pay and list of demands. The strike committee and engineers oppose negotiations while the federation of trades faces adjournment, with payrolls unpaid and tensions rising during the emergency sittings.
Fragmented report outlines Australia’s reintegration plans with British and Allied channels. Mentions Lloyd George and Hughes, shipping efforts, and possible penalties for delays as April and May deadlines loom amid ongoing Allied strategy discussions.
A dubious claim from Nazetha touts a fast cure for colds by Mr John W Early of Early and Latghd. The note asserts a single day cure after a slight ailment and urges readers to buy Nazetha at 1/6 through Goode Bros in Murbart, citing local proprietors A. L Miller and Sua.
The Attorney General announced nominees for farmers representatives on the Australian Wheat Board in South Australia. Listed are A J Rowden, Pat Lirton, Jol Gornish, Turley, Clement Giles, William Lindsay, Alfred Townsend, and others, with notes on occupations and towns such as Kensington Narridy Manoora Prospect Park and Stirine, amid roll details and voting procedures.
Soldiers from LOH Battalion and Gunner Howitzer Battery were greeted by crowds at Salmontown hills station. Notables including Messrs L Waller, Monga am Wet Slater, and Port bottik parent Hive attended. Lieut Saunders appeared to a cheering crowd, and local committees praised the welcome after four years of service.
Fragmented OCR reports fresh disorders in a port city as cab drivers strike and military disperses crowds. Police and government operate amid chaos while transport and telegraph services face disruption and road tollway bridges are threatened.
Local Board of Health stops passenger traffic by rail and motor from April onward, except under special permit. Permits issued to surveyors of foodstudy and others under conditions. travelers must obtain medical examination and present it to the Local Board of Health at the town hall. Secretary Ernest E. Garrett notes permits require immediate reporting of machine destination to the nearest Home Office.
The Premier spoke on expanding immunity hospitals as a benefit to rural areas. He argued government building and maintenance costs should be shared, with patient fees set to reflect a nationwide charge. He urged standardization to allow country nurses to obtain equivalent credentials and work toward uniform hospital care.
A disrupted report cites Premier remarks on wheat certificate payments to farmers affected by crop failure. The Australian Board faces pressure over price payments while officials discuss quotas, overdrafts, and potential imperial government wheat schemes amid uncertain market outlook.
All gatherings of twenty or more persons are prohibited indoors or outdoors until further notice by order of EMNEST and GARRETT. Secretary L. BIF
Applications for the post of assistant clerk will be received by the secretary Ernest E. Garnerett of the Local Board of Health today. Assistants needed for hospital work and for infecting houses and other work. Apply at once to Ernest E. Garnerett, secretary. A special meeting of the native Dinh will be held in Pirie Model to light Tuesday at 7.45. Ragginens: Important. Geo. Nelson, Hon. Secretary.
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