18 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1919
Page
1
In Sydney the Seamen's Union votes to keep ships unmanned until Millen's statement is received. The Sydney branch plans a further meeting while awaiting authorities and a response from agencies in Adelaide. Members press for a clear position as talks stall and a deferral continues.
Tram service resumes in Adelmak after an outage with restored routes to operate until evening. The timetable notes full service by Tuesday with approximate operations restored by late afternoon. August 24 is referenced for Sunday service resumption and future adjustments.
A misspelled report notes health authorities tightening influenza controls in Western Australia and Commonwealth regions. The piece mentions quarantines, surveillance, and a date in November tied to a preventative measure, with officials citing travel safety and public health monitoring amid ongoing concerns.
A fragmented notice addresses residents of Piaie urging those without The Recorder to inform the office by breakfast. It mentions arrangements via Ageala for regular or weekly delivery and seeks prompt action to resolve delivery gaps.
Fragmented text shows courtroom proceedings and police incidents. Names like Regan and locations including Sydney duties and Northwell appear amid garbled phrases. The piece mentions licenses, temperance concerns, fines, and a court appearance with references to mounted constable and local residents.
A community benefit event raised funds for the Keowick Memorial with a dance and supper after a program headlined by the Crystal Brook Orchestra. Local performers Misses Schupel Lena J Hannan McEwin and Dennis joined Mr M Clarke and Master R Williams among others, with contributions from G Evans J Foristel and Mrs Ogilvy.
A fragment mentions hobbits and trapping as a lucrative occupation for locals with weekly returns around £30, noting foxes and sport among players. The passage discusses social and labor relations, and a broader debate within trades and labor circles about the occupation’s value and impact.
Britain seeks independence for Persia under an Anglo-Persian agreement. The plan pledges funds, advisers, and a British troop presence to stabilize administration and votes. Expected to foster peace in the East and curb rival powers’ influence while aiding Persia’s recuperation.
The text warns that government actions against Irish societies provoke rising unrest. Officials anticipate deeper agitation spreading from counties Cork and Kerry to Tipperary amid fears of renewed suppression and harsher measures following the 1916 context.
August 10 reports from Landon describe cited proclamations and meetings at Fair Glare about seige relief and union retention. Authorities moved to curb anti-British demonstrations while plans to celebrate September events faced resistance as walls remained manned in the face of rising tensions.
This fragment describes film and vaudeville acts featuring stars such as Jennies and Gopal with a holy role, a Vetagraph attraction, and performances by Maurier, Alte, and others. It hints at a program including The Judgment Mouse and a range of variety sketches, with hints of audience appeal and stage presence.
A garbled report details soldiers arriving by train at Sulumentown Railway Station for a Red Cross and hospital committee event. It mentions Major wits were provided by local leaders, and notes a transport ship Dongola due in Melbourne August 24.
A chaotic catalog of acts and scenes unfolds at the Playground Theatre with planned displays including a Blood Stain illusion and a 0 foot mystery piece titled Roe Lavy of the Children. The event features Miss A and the illline Loge with exotic tableaux, a 2000ish audience promise, and a cast of workers and performers described in garbled terms. The Expulsion Band performed at the Federal Wharf with full uniform and blue decorations, while Mr. G. Molines led a polka set from The Bosses o’ the Burn to an appreciative crowd. A program list includes Organic and The Arcedians selections alongside various local acts.
Cairo dispatch reports widespread labor unrest as railway and waterworks workers prepare to strike, with bus drivers and trainer services suspended. A fire incident on Embankment Road damaged a residence, with investigators uncertain of the origin and no injuries reported.
Federal authorities acted in a broad case concerning smuggling and hoards across multiple regions. The report notes a self-waving tactic and attempts to conceal activities. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
The note claims evacuation of Letland has been delayed deliberately and cites plan agreed by Marshal von der Goltz and General Gough on July 49. Germany refuses to recall von der Goltz and reserves the right to act when evacuation advances, warning that German Volunteers resent unmet cabinet promises and urging restraint to avoid rising friction due to evacuation.
A wartime despatch from London discusses the fragile position of the Bolshevik government in Russia. It notes press reports on the Allied advance and internal turmoil, with mentions of Moscow, Budovsky, and anticipated measures. The piece highlights shifts in control and the impact on the peasantry.
Fragmentary report notes a British air attack on Kronstadt base causing heavy damage and casualties. Conflicting words obscure details, but the raid is described as intense with significant destruction and ongoing aftereffects reported by scribbled dispatches.
Shipping notes list vessels in port with cargoes and destinations. Vessels include a d-masted barquentine from Port Townsouth discharging cargo at the Bultié wharf, a 4330 ton motor schooner under Capt Morrison from the Columbia River at the Balds What Pureers, and the War Penguin 3s under Capt Gregory at Lat Queen's wharf jostling wheat. The Scarbo ship Geo Wille & Co calls, with Lead and dust cargo for England via Suez. The Prinsip Marcha Suchet is towed to sachorage and sail for Bordeaux with wheat. Also notices on mail arrival times at Adelie, South Africa, Victoria and New South Wales in August.
Workers improve the playground area on Anniversary Day, with Miseea representing The Recorder and community volunteers planting trees, shrubs, and palms. The project transforms a marshy lot opposite public school into a healthful park while delegates observe and praise the effort.
The notice advertises wide stocks of wartime and medical disinfectants including Gamplley Yormalin Tablets ucartus and related products. Call for demonstrations and to view our selection of powerful disinfection supplies.
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