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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1935
Page
1
A three power Paris conference on the Italo Abyssinia dispute reached an impasse despite liberal terms offered with Haile Selassie’s consent. Mussolini vowed Italy would pursue conquest, signaling no movement toward settlement as talks collapsed and officials reacted to the breakdown.
UME records a marching rally as Sigvar Musso lini orders Black Shirts to move toward an East Africa objective. The squad answers in united, forceful cheer: We are ready. The pledge signals resolve and imminent deployment, with formal leadership framing the mission.
In an address to the Constitutional Club today John Latham argued that peace treaty ideas must become concrete and realistic. He warned that while generic terms promise world order, actual provisions and enforceable guarantees are necessary for lasting settlement among nations.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a chaotic, alarming note referencing race conflict and danger linked to political or activist groups. Names and places are unreadable, but the tone implies a warning or accusation about threats, affiliations, and incitement involving figures or organizations.
Fragmentary report describes a young girl's death attributed to self harm at a site in Hees Ville last night. Police and medical staff responded. she was transported to hospital where officials conducted a preliminary examination. Further details and official ruling are pending.
A man and his seven year old nephew escaped serious injury when a live electrical wire touched a Pirie West home. The incident occurred after the man and boy, trapped by the line, managed to free themselves with help from bystanders as authorities cut power and dismantled the damaged wiring to prevent another shock.
On the Moonta at Federal Dock yesterday morning a waterside worker, Mr Lary Handal, was badly injured when his boot slipped and his foot was mangled between the cable drum and a dynamo while operating twin winches on the after deck. He remained conscious as officers gave first aid and he was taken by ambulance to Pirie Hospital.
Fragmentary report notes arrivals and events in Pirie with mentions of Waban, Hoga E, Masud Exciadar Wotal, Mink Mivtihke, Moyal Fixe Phame Motel, New Sytem Teleplinive, Central Motel, S.C. Connie, Trout Pirie Pont, and Mrs. Gonihe Me. Poniche preparing for September 7 duties.
In thick fog near 50 miles from Liverpool the liner Laurentic collided with the steamer Waptor Bitar in the Irish Sea. Six people were killed and five injured. The crew and passengers were evacuated to Liverpool as the ship headed to port. Passengers aboard the Laurentic reportedly collected 251 pounds from the voyage.
Yesterday’s high reached 68.2 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 6:30 am showing 42.2 degrees. The readings reflect a mild day with a cool early morning and a gentle daytime rise.
A fragmentary report from Australia notes a boy of about afntd years old struck by a motor car near Sarsentis, remaining unconscious for days, then gradually regaining. Another patient, Colligan of Rehunga, endures sleeping sickness with uncertain outcome.
News from Sydney reports Kippax may join India trip with Frank Tarrant's squad after receiving a private invitation from the Maharajah of Patiala. The move could conflict with Board of Control plans and affect Australian selections as talks continue about his participation.
Fragmented text from a historical newspaper item shows a match or race involving teams or players with unclear names. Despite garbled OCR, mentions South Africa, a first winner, and several likely participants such as Vincent and Nawal, with scores or timings implied but unreadable. The passage lacks coherent facts to form a clean event.
A Sydney mass seamen meeting defeated a motion to reaffirm the strike and deferred it for a management committee report. With moderates in control the dispute seems likely to end this week, while the strike committee criticises the Australian Council of Trades Unions for intervening.
News tells of reduced vessel activity as Canberra and Westralia face idle fleets and crews with more than 350 sailors in doubt. Ports report 2,200 workers idle in Sydney while 4,500 wharf laborers lose work due to ongoing disruptions. Many passenger trades paused with ships out of service and crew revolts preventing departures.
Reported telegrams show Federal Seamen’s secretary Julius planning to meet and discuss intervention under the act. Uncertain attendance and travel delays arise as coastal runs and Fremantle voyages affect scheduling and executive oversight.
In 1890, 111 ships tied up due to a shipping strike. One thousand seven hundred eighty four seamen idle, costing about £890 daily in wages. Shipowners lose around £4,500 per day. arbitration hearings in Melbourne set for Wednesday as the crisis deepens.
Sparse notes from Adelaide and Sydney report uncertain prospects for Australia’s future export, with several references to shipping, harvests, and trade as ministers and farmers weigh risks. The text mentions New Zealand trade and a planned port action, noting limited cargo forecasts and adjustments in import duties and storage.
A youth was severely injured when a travelling accident caused a crash near Jeannetown Hallway Station. The victim was transported to hospital by local officials and aided by Mr. Me Deremny and others as the train arrived at Pirie stalin. Authorities reported no serious injuries beyond the youth's condition.
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