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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1925

Page

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Fighting in Syria Causes Heavy French Casualties

Reuter's from Jerusalem reports heavy French casualties in fighting around Sueda Syria with about 200 killed and wounded. Rebels reportedly surround Sueda as French planes bomb villages and three tanks go missing. British troops not confirmed as aiding French as authorities prepare defenses in Damascus.

Reuter Jerusalem ChBlan braMe Smabh London Jebel Deux Syria the Times Sueda Souirce Lairo Sueida Damascus Muracca Danasculs

Serious assault reported in Newcastle suburb

Jack Richardson, 38, a butcher, was found fatally wounded in a Islington house near Newcastle after going there to find his wife. Police say he was attacked by several men during an attempt to abduct her. One man was arrested at about 10 o clock last night for grievous bodily harm.

Newcastle Jack Richard Islington Tki Will Hulcher Min

Malicious damage hits Santos motor launch

Last week in Port Pirie an attempt to break into the motor launch Santos owned by A B V Woodroffe caused the cabin lock to be broken and port lights to be smashed. A £10 reward is offered for information leading to a conviction as police continue their investigations.

Santos A.B. V. Woodroffe Ale Steatashin “Company Yale Hale Wedhroffe Marter Naud

Pimressive Pirate Police Court Case Summary

Pirie police court heard Charles Iglehard charged with having deer in possession suspected of unlawful obtainment. He was detained by police, taken to jail, and after inquiries faced arrest by Inspector Murph. Accused pleaded not guilty and was remanded. Bail was granted by the magistrate.

Lan Charles Iglehard Grey Marami Bértitou Murphs

Hyde wins Ballarat five mile title again in record time

Melbourne report notes Saturiksy George Hyde, the brilliant long distance runner, won the five mile championship at Ballarat for the second year in succession. He beat Whyte by a few yards with F Kohlman third, finishing in 26.34 to lower the previous record of 27.464 set by M V Boyd in 1923.

Melbourne Saturiksy George Hyde Ballarat Fe Yords Whyte F. Kohlman Hyde M. V Boyd

Newe South Wales running championship results brief

Saturday's Neve South Wales event lists A Gainsford winning in 30 win, nine seconds, with O. B. Wikes second in 56.99 and B. Swinbourne third in 56.22. incomplete lineups shown.

Sydney Neve South Wales A. Gainsford B. Wikes B. Swinbourne

Australian Steeplechase thrills at Caulfield race meet

Caulfield hosts a feature program with four mile Australian Steeplechase won by Palbi by a short neck from Silver Heart. Mediterranean falls to Spring Mist in the Arkariga Hurdles. Phoeton edges Lady Yarrien in the Chaleworth Plate. Palbi and Silver Heart lead in four mile chase as Jupiter fades to third.

Cauileht Reveunrse Silver Ifvart Adelaide Palbi Wuel Hip Pont Sydney Silver Heart Reisel Minterne Jupiter Handwick Flemington Mediterranean Spring Mist aHahity Haves Mal Phocton Lady Yarrien Ambassador Phoeton Wil Ambassador Lord Pengarle Morphedville Three Kings Arkatunga Goddard Warner Gallery Chatsworth Plate Phogion Jones Lally Yarview Wilson Behsman Wwif Inet Phocion Lady Yurelen A. Pearce

Kadina Kadina and Wallaroo Jockey Club Cup meeting results

Kadina Kadina and Wallaroo Jockey Club met on Saturday at Kadine with handicaps and stakes. Winners include Wisidendy in the two mile hurdle by two and a half lengths finishing in 3.16 and Spin Wheel in the six furlongs, time 1.16, with notable dividends and multiple starters. City Cup Handicap was won by Selby by three-quarters of a length in 2.84 with six other starters. Trial Stakes and other events listed with varied entries and times.

Belling Pali Silven Mears Pengarie Puzzard Warwickshire Lewis Yulee Cusdin Tiny Belting Vulbee Knowsley Steeple Murrell Horne Dinsdale Master Ringling Rubin Weltem Linlitigow Wilson Badger Millie Grighom Linlitisow Miltie Kadina and Wallaroo Medhursty James Selby Ansol Boorny Wilcardy B.tal Furtooge Alwyne King Medhurst Belf Luogihs Dim Laddig MeiKzy Charming eTolley

Labor Committee Report Urges International Action

The Labor Committee reports that international design against sweat producing is recommended. It calls for using existing machineries under the OM Peace Treaty and binding agreements from the International Labor Conference to ensure a boycott of goods produced under conditions not conforming with the Washington Hours Convention and to promote supply manipulation as a tool against sweated goods.

Labor Committee Ue International Labor Conference

British Coal Crisis Deepens as Miners Face Political Pressure

London reports warn the real crisis will recur in May unless the dispute is faced decisively. Philip Gee argues a small extremist faction in the Miners Federation seeks to overthrow private enterprise and the current social order. A lasting settlement hinges on constitutional issues between Parliament or the Soviet model. The Observer notes Bride coal stories reveal about 1,500 companies owning some 3,000 pits with poor policy coordination and calls for greater amalgamation and joint management.

Fleater London Mining Association Philip Gee Republic Miners’ Federation Reuter Garvin the Observer Newcastle-on-Tyne

Gelignite Unloaded from Kinchella under Guard

About one hundred cases of gelignite arrived from the Coastal steamer Kinchella and were unloaded under guard. The Seamen's union had allegedly barred the shipment and it is unclear who guards the government property stored at the Burundie power magazine near Pine Creek railway.

Darwin Ealuilay Seamen's Union Burrundie

Textile Workers Conference Ends Without Immediate Resumption

London reports indicate a conference between textile employers and workers agreed to accept a court of inquiry findings but failed to reach terms for immediate resumption of work. The 27 hour session continued through meals and will resume Monday. details remain unsettled despite broad consensus.

Reuter London Sumiay Socol Hay Bern

Wallaroo Petition Sparks Fishing Waters Debate

Tension rises as Wallaroo petitioners push to close western netting waters between Whyalla and Cowell, challenging Pirie fishermen who rely on the area. Pirie locals fear reduced cheap fish supply and call for ministerial consultation, noting Wallaroo preference for netting bans would hurt the town’s workers and revenue.

Whyalla Owell Auost Wallaroo Cowell Cole Bruce South Australia Pirie Om Priday Tommy Troughs Fsb Piriy

Motor car ramps into hotel veranda in Adelaide crash

A Mitchell six driven by George Hall of Marion rammed into the Newmarket Hotel at North and West Terraces in Adelaide. The car tore away six iron posts, damaged the verandah, and left occupants including Hall, Horace Galpin and Ethel Gosaley injured. police stopped the run as the vehicle crashed into the hotel verandah. Beazley suffered shock, while Hall had head and arm injuries and Galpin a fractured jaw. The incident occurred shortly after 8 o'clock on Saturday night.

Adelaide Newmarket Mitchiell George Hall Marlon Horace Galpin Currieatrect Ethel Gosaley Thebarton West Terrace Alarinva Port Rowl Witthin Ural Miss Beazley Hall Mr. Galpin

Fatal Car Collision Near Glapham Claims One Life

In Calliston Adelaide on Sunday a head on crash on Glapham Hill left driver Thomas Baw Pard of Luley Park dead. His wife and another occupant survived but were badly shaken. a second driver escaped unscathed after attempting to brake and avoid impact.

Adelaide Sale Glapham Micham Thamas Baw Pard Luley Park Wille Lampard

Motor Car Collision in Adelaide Injures Worker

Shortly after twilight a motor car collided with a ram employee riding a bicycle at the corner of East and North Terraces. Reginald Kenneth Tilprook, 40, of Elizabeth Street Mile End, sustained head injuries but was conveyed to his home by the driver.

Adelaide Lunes Wilight East North Terraces Reginald Kenneth Tilprook comMuetor Elizabeth Street Mile Delver Homer

Racecourse Fatality After Fractious Beast

A sensational turf accident at a Brisbane racecourse event left amateur rider Lt. Donaldson badly injured when his mount refused to stop, broke loose, and plunged through a tree. Spectators gasped as the horse bolted, the rider toppled, and emergency crews attended.

Brisbane Sunila Saturnay Ine Domldson Eutral West Sebieh Ie Ome Hrisaresd Ani Eben Ug C. Lanton L. Donaldson Rygnulot Mistorkin Min

Last of the Fleet Destroyer Chase Leaves Melbourne

An American destroyer, the Chase, passed Point Lonsdale at 9:30 am bound for New Zealand. The port engine had been repaired by 3 pm yesterday and she departed Williamstown around 6 pm. At Point Hight the lighthouse keeper bid farewell and the Chase replied with thanks.

Melbourne Chase Point Lonsdaly New Zealand Williamstown Point Hight

Busy Shipping Surge Delivers Record Labor Strain

Sydney reports a busy shipping spell with ample labor secured on a Saturday. Seven hundred heamers unit 17 ships were loaded as DoraL Wess of Austen led the trade, while cits trade faced delays. Western Australia pare Viees may offer an option to fix ongoing wrdee. Curio and Kionga operations are standing by with no immediate curio needs.

Sydney Saturrlay

Melbourne Wharves Anticipate More Crews This Week

Melbourne reports that about 200 men from the Mercantile Marine were observed today with no pickups. Crews will be secured Monday for three ships while sailings include Burwal to Adelaide and One Mnoraloal to Newcastle. The Woolgar departed for Sydney and ships like Ghilagoe and Keslodge are slated to sail to Bristleylearen and Adelaide respectively. Vie Zealandia due at Melbourne is the next inter-Statr passenger liner.

Melbourne Mercantile Marine Adelaide Sydney Geelong Albany Bermantle

Waterfront Work Resumes in Port Adelaide After Strike

ADELAIDE Saturday reports waterfront activity by Port Adelaide with coastal steamers sailing to Gulf ports. Seamen’s union members recover a month more pay due to quarterly wage adjustments, not directly from the strike, while waterside workers gain an extra hour from August 4 under Commonwealth cost figures.

Seamen's Talon

Forty-Three Deserted the American Fleet in Sydney

A radio message to the American Consul General from Admiral Robinson reports forty three sailors deserted the American fleet in Sydney provoking a naval alert. The incident details are sparse in the fragment.

Sydne Sydney Admiral Robinson

Australian Navy visit to Amesca discussed by consul

Mr NAS Anderson United States consul said the idea of an Australian Navy visit to Amesca gains support. He noted an old axiom that trade follows the flag and urged consideration of stronger ties between nations through such visits.

Melbocrne Amesca Nas. Anderson United States

New Zealand Preparing for American Fleet Visit

In Auckland on a Sunday the city readies for the United States Navy visit, as local girls raid drapers shops for new attire and stresses amid the anticipation of foreign naval guests.

Auckland

Missing mariners alert prompts police action

An American consul reports a wireless message about 47 missing sailors from the fleet. Instructions direct arrest of any found and Melbourne police are alerted to assist in locating the men and handling the case.

Sydney Sundsay Lawtan

Verandah collapses spark safety rethink in Melbourne

In Melbourne unrest follows a verandah collapse during spectators gathered for a sailors' manor event. Officials promise to review verandah use for public gatherings, citing safety concerns and future precaution measures.

Melbourne Sailors’ Manor Wyita

Politicians' Holiday in London Cabinet Kept for Security Talks

London dispatch says MPs will holiday nationwide while Cabinet members stay in London due to vital security and debt negotiations. Incomplete source notes indicate St Bréand vial incident may influence discussions.

Early Misfortune at Melbourne Wharf Water Leak

A ship at the Melbourne wharf leaked water after returning from dry dock. Fire brigade responded to the alarm as water filled the hold, with pumping teams from Crow and the ship’s auxiliary crew assisting. The mishap occurred at the wharf in Eumeralia, delaying operations until a crew could be picked up Monday.

Melbourne Adelaide Queen's Wart Fire Brigade Dennis Pan Jajor Eumeralia

Half the Vessels Manned After Shipping Settlement

Sydney news reports a settlement of the shipping strike allowing seven passenger steamers and about six cargo steamers to sail for interstate ports. Wharf laborers remained on lowline by the end of the week. The Iron Baron and the Iron Chief secured crews to wait through the weekend from New Castle.

Sydney Interstate Neyecastle

Bus and tram collide on Parramatta Road

A motor bus and a tram collided on Parramatta Road yesterday in Sydney. The bus was crushed beyond repair and the tram badly damaged. Passengers escaped unharmed with a baby injured slightly.

Sydney Parramatts Road

Lepers Escape Quarantine Station Details

Fragmentary OCR notes state that lepers at Loper Station escaped and are being pursued. Names appear garbled with references to Jones and Norri and a quarantine segment, but no clear dates or locations are legible.

Tanwin Am Jalamd Der Jones Ig Mleer

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