20 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1921
Page
1
The general superintendent Mr H. St. Somerset announced the plant would fill vacancies with local workers while some outsiders from other towns seek jobs at large works. He said more staff would be needed soon and that blast furnaces were expected to be blown in tomorrow morning.
Jerusalem reports that Sir Herbert Samuel, British High Commissioner, has invited about ten leading Muslims Christians and Arabs to form a committee to discuss the principles to be embodied in a Palestine Constitution. A draft is being prepared for submission to the British Government.
A veteran secretary Mr AE Beelf completed 44 years of service at the Pirie Lodge of the Ancient Order of Foresters. The Brethren last night honored him with a 4 zola medal and an abbess. Chief Hanger Bra W Rayyards praised his long service and leadership. The presentation concluded with well wishes for continued good work and years of health.
A speaker at University Oston Hall argues that war created a new educated class demanding fundamental social change. He and judge Beeby push for extending wage labor rights, reducing costs, and moving toward socialism or communism as workers gain political power. The speech warns of renewed class conflict if reforms stall and notes prewar economic pressures.
A Times correspondent reports that Soviet leaders announce a conference opposing the Washington Conference. Mongolian and Eastern Republics align against Western powers, defending against imperial interests. Proposal includes tariffs, trade, transport, shipping, and handing over of the Chinese eastern railroad to China.
Senate debates in Melbourne reveal Sen Bilaies alleging an offer of a four division command to a senior officer. Sen Hiliait pushed for a formal statement and written evidence on succession authority while Sen Pearce noted such exchanges occur daily among top officers.
London reports a modern Court of Miracles resembling Hugo’s Note Dame scene. Nagasis-blind, lame, deaf and dumb performers nightly enact revelry in a Ring of Egypt setting. Neighbors complain as the “King” and court parade through adjacent waste ground with cries, music, and deranged mockery until police intervene. The next morning the performers vanish and resume their feasting.
Government Gazette notes a 35 acre addition to the Pirie Hospital reserve, extending from the south east to north east corner of the park area. It discusses minimum wage, employment limits, and wage reforms, with Judge Beeby commenting on reform needs and the broader Australian industrial situation.
London reports Lloyd George addressing Imperial Conference sessions on Ireland and Germany, affirming unity within the empire while preserving dominion independence. He praised wartime service, defended Smuts, and outlined a path for continued alliance with the United States and Japan, emphasizing mutual respect and balanced leadership.
A list of names appears including Risdoo Park from Gray and from Pammenter with many surnames such as Mansfeld Beet Tapp Bradenridge Laude Armour Hannon Veale Jeffery Kenny Ket neay Tamang Pimbatt Gould White Aftahell Castimore Sanbury McLean Swotifte Roper Warren Eskland Gawies Rohrshalm Parker Madigan Read Mitchell Henderson Summon Durham Marmell Mudge Cheason Robinson Sharp Carter Milnes Stvenson Gleviis Sherry Pavlion.
A fragmented report shows Circle Rovers and Solomont Stars in a boys match with mentions of players H Veate Siniih Claristiss R Sharp and others. Details such as score, location, and final outcome are unclear due to text damage.
The Northern Areas Association schedules Crystal Brook versus Gladstone in a minor match today. A special train departs Solomontown at 4 28 am and Crystal Brook at 12 80 o’clock. The listed players include Berne Brown Qos Galed and several others with emergencies noted for Brown St Glenn Clark Gyeler Mocih Adams and West Torrens.
The piece argues that remedies for unrest lie in reorganizing production and distribution through cooperative methods. It notes profits favor manufacturers, but stresses distribution changes as essential. It calls for reducing middlemen, limiting speculation, and embracing coordinated production and exchange to maintain freedom in the postwar era.
Quotes from Adelaide representative J. OQ Sauass- Bricay dated June 4 cover copper and wallboard prices. Listings show Broken Hill 36/6 Britis 19/4 Junction 9/40 Nari 34/6 South 27/3 Zinc Corp 1044 Gold White Hope 67 Golden Hope 4/9 Great Boulder 6/1 Golden Butterfly figures 100 and 474 paid, Take Star 8/2 Murma 3/ Mutocrap 2/84 Colebration 34.
Solomontown players pressed early but Proprietary seized control and led at half time. Daly and Stephens stood out for Solomontown while Gurfy blocked key shots to anchor a defensive showing. Carnival activities at Olympia drew a large, festive crowd in varied costumes, described as highly successful.
A report describes forged Australian treasury notes circulating in New South Wales. It notes prior frauds, small losses, and plans to issue a new Australian note designed to reduce forgery impact. mentions the London and Commonwealth governments and director meetings.
Government greens notice declares a special holiday on Wednesday September 1 for Pirie and nearby towns. Public offices and banks will close while local businesses adjust hours.
A Port Pirie Lacrosse Association hosts a visit featuring MGC and Aliys Pedel Pulney. The Basle Vale Choir performs with Mr A B Moyle on violin and other soloists, delivering a mixed concert of songs and humorous interludes, ending with crowd-pleasing encores and a ceremonial vocal piece.
In Ney Gaul Wales twelve shea workers seeking work as shearers revolted when told to go to the Dalle Wien. They learned that the shearers demanded shoe marks for women and cigars for themselves. The cooks resisted the plan claiming it superior to force the workers to work. A new cook was found but failed. The stallah owner plans to hire a cook from Sydney to meet all requirements.
The report lists entrants and costumes in a fancy dress event with judges and participants including Miss Gasson, Mr J Stevens, Master W Ball, Miss Sree, Master Y Ball, and various named characters such as Louise Bazenda and other roles. The piece names many performers, roles, and observers under a formal pageantry setting.
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