14 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1920
Page
1
A tired tribunal resumes hearings on a contract system and mine control amid the judge's warning that wage estimates must be safeguarded. The session addresses alleged effects of contract work on mine safety and worker conditions.
The Broken Hill strike tribunal discussed the contract system and wage standards. Mr Emery of the mineowners questioned set terms and six men payrolls while miners pushed for higher living standards and a cooperative wage revision with government support if needed.
In Melbourne on a Friday the House of Representatives debated and finally passed the Industrial Peace Bill by 31 to 15 after a long wrangle. Mr Ryan demanded specifics of the measure, was accused of absence, and the chamber adjourned at 3 o'clock with most Opposition members, save Sinn Fein, leaving.
The Times report from London notes Arch bishop Mannix faces transfer to a destroyer after being denied land in Ireland. British officers cite his acts as causing disorder and say he may not land in Ireland, Liverpool, Birkenhead, or Manchester, while Vatican neutrality is tested by the potential move. A tense scene unfolds with supporters and Irish groups, and a shipboard incident leaves a man injured during departure from New York.
The steamer Conqueror arrived at Port Adelaide after a forty night voyage from a seven day trip. Rough weather caused anxiety for crews families as the ship lingered along the west coast visiting Murat Bay and Flinders Island. A gale broke on board during sheltering under Flinders Island and damage to the engine room forced use of salt water for the boilers.
Reuters reports Brussels informed that the Inter-Allied Seamen Conference approves the Belwan delegation motion for a general seamen strike to secure an eight hours day and a forty eight hours week. French amendments call for a joint owners and seamen commission before any strike. The motion passes nearly unanimously with only the American delegation voting no.
The Times in London will publish August 19 a complete authentic account of the 1918 murder of Tsar Nicholas II and his family at Ekaterinburg. New evidence from assassins and details about union involvement are cited, with calls for unified unions to prevent further trouble.
The arrival of the train carrying Or trom y Vaughen and companions in London is described. Passengers with Vincomtian associations are noted as they exit the carriages amid a religious display and a United Service in the city.
The Spalding Goursing Club held a Wednesday Thursday meeting with large attendance including Port Pirie and Wandearat entrants. Vic tory went to Vanadium who fell to Black Tom in the final. other named dogs such as Mrs Maldon La Boisulle Lulu's Pride and Anton Belle scored in various races. Prize money totals awarded ranged from 40 to 3 pounds with bracelets and medals.
Adelaide reports the Prices Regulation Commission ruling on Vacuum Oil Company pricing. Manager J Stead Clark pressed for an extra 6d per case on shipments arriving standday and argued a 19/6 per case rate could apply to a new 18 950 case load. Despite exchange-rate difficulties and supply issues the commission kept kerosene at 19/6, with no plan to raise lubricating oil prices to offset losses.
News from Mesopotamia reports that the railway from Baghdad to the Persia frontier was cut on August 10 by tribesmen. A column of troops moved from Baghdad to confront the raiders and railway communication was restored the same day.
Government aid program progresses with assurances that obligations will be honored. Officials promise support coverage and timely disbursement as paperwork advances.
Paris reports a government statement confirming recognition of General Wrangel's administration in Crimea. It cites his military gains and growing force, notes assurances of democratic governance, and states the Soviet Union fears Wrangel's influence as the most capable anti Bolshevik leader seen in Russia.
London dispatches report that France recognises General Wrangel and will aid his government against the Bolshevists. Lloyd George was informed. Wrangel met with Polish and Russian delegates in tense talks about Minsk armistice terms. Paris and London foresee an eventual Anglo French understanding despite initial misunderstandings.
Warshaw reports a defense council declaration rejecting dishonorable peace and vows to defend the lag as did Wie Fremoh in 187 M. Trotsky arrives at Bielystok for a mission. Petrograd communists alarmed as details emerge from The Times report.
Paris delivers note reacting to Mr. Lloyd George pushing Soviet terms to Poland without France's input. French officials deem his language too favorable to the Soviet and regard several Polish terms as harmful. The dispute moved from words to action yesterday.
At the Liverd Club luncheon in London Mr Lloyd George says the global situation is too delicate for discussion. He urges unity between Great Britain and France and asserts only national honor and safety could justify war against Hussid.
Lloyd George writes to the Labor Council of Action urging fair treatment for Poland amid the flussa-Polish situation. He notes Britain seeks broad peace terms via Minsk and criticizes Soviet obstacles to armistice. He argues that Russia Britain peace hinges on Polish peace and calls for a square deal against Bolshevist evasions.
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