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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1921
Page
1
A Reuters summary notes a London interview with a lord whose remarks on Ireland and government provoked strong reactions. The dialogue touched on political credibility and public sentiment, with calls for decisive action and accountability amid tense national discourse.
In Washington a British Embassy note denied Lord Northcliffe gave an interview about Ireland. Newsman Wickham Steed reported misquotation. Steed quoted Northcliffe as suggesting possible settlement to ease tensions, with London ordering quiet handling of the empire tour in Belmast.
London reports Britain and France near common ground on the Silesia crisis with Australia and Empire costs cited. Reuter notes Britain ready to facilitate Asian troop passage while high officials discuss an August meeting of the Supreme Council. Prime ministers and envoys warn of German actions and potential French participation.
MP Ashford writes to the royal commission accusing it of conduct unbecoming and condemning him by inference. He says the commission refused to record his sworn word and vows to withhold the motion until Parliament convenes to present his case.
A garbled diary style fragment notes an Oliver evening where George returns home early and a visitor questions quiet movements upstairs. The scattered text hints at a concerned reaction and unclear details about a person named George.
An incomplete OCR fragment references cable news and The Times with unclear wording about opinions and headings. It appears as a tabled item or heading note, lacking coherent names, dates, places, or events for fuller summary.
Australia defeats Essex by innings and runs after a tight morning session. Gullins and Macartney opened for Australia, with Gregory and Hendry key bowlers for Essex. Gilligum contributed 20 as Australia posted a strong total, while Gregory led Essex with 5 for 44 in a tense exchange.
In London on Friday reports indicate the Nelson Cricket Club secured a professional player named Neb survivgs to join the squad for the upcoming season. It is noted he will receive a salary, a first for the club in professional circles.
Freemasons hosted a social evening for cricketers including Mes Sydney Smith and others at Southend for the fourth night. The event featured a long reception and a recounting of Freemasonry history.
The fragment describes a cricket match where South Wales defeated Mateh with United Service. Players named include Mobonaias and Maley, with both teams fielding multiple batsmen. The report notes South Wales led early and finished strong, securing the win.
A heated meeting last night between union representatives and Smelter management near Pirie ended with a 24 hour suspension of plant closures. Talks aimed to avert a full shutdown, as workers faced potential lay offs and disruptions to shipments, with Broken Hill and national rail ties mentioned alongside looming outcomes for Pirie.
A formal union statement details a July 25 meeting where multiple unions heard terms for resumption of work. The manager outlined increased hours and wage reductions, with unions seeking concessions and a 48 hour response window.
In a period that has troubled the town, residents report increased tension and concern over recent events. Authorities and locals describe a notable strain during the past days as fear and unease spread through the community.
The report notes mixed results with quirky scores and bold figures as players like Riches, Bates, Hendry, and Armstrong contribute. Wicket tallies and bowling figures appear, with mentions of partnerships and large totals, though the text is fragmentary and stylized.
Meeting reports show Avspensyl and Wie AAU in Port Pirie with Mr W Robimelle and Mr A W Lavy presenting, detailing transfers and negotiations. The Port Pirie branch expressed full confidence in its executive, while a special meeting discussed company offers and future negotiations.
Reported figures on total employees at the Stel ters plant are incomplete. It is noted the busiest wartime period employed about 2500 workers, with 4300 or 1400 cited in 1949, and plans to hire around 4100 more amid new lines and appliances.
A gar pentere and joiners society announces special meetings to discuss urgent business. The agenda includes calls for reports from executives and preparatory notes for upcoming sessions. Members are urged to attend Monday evening at the usual venue.
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