21 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
1
Sydney judge signals possible swift end to barrier strike as tribunal weighs hours, compensation, and shift systems. Discussion centers on whether to reduce hours, share costs, and maintain mine employment, with Justice Edmunds seeking medical input on safety and productivity. The decision to be sent to both sides.
Brickmakers in Adelaide halted work amid wage board dispute. They demand 43s 5d daily pay with a stated rate of 4276 a day by brickmakers. Government and employers weigh options as Wor King Board actions unfold. cessation risks halting most public and private building in the metropolitan area due to brick shortages.
In Sydney, coal owners and workers agreed to submit the wage dispute to a tribunal under new Industrial Peace laws. Four representatives from each side will form the body, with Mr C Hibble as a potential chairman and interim reports to take effect with the Premier’s approval.
In a session at the luca court, several cases of unpaid judgments were heard. David Towe, tied to Symonds Bros, offered 2 shillings weekly after identifying a debt of £41 12s. A defendant with family hardship offered to discharge at 2s weekly, accepted. Charles Field and others faced similar proceedings with offers to pay. the court set instalment terms. Frank McGuire and others appeared for judgments against them, with payment plans arranged and orders issued to settle debts.
Case notes indicate Heaneys accused in a police court case will appear this morning. The record references bail and related preliminary actions, with incomplete fragments suggesting a tanning of the scene and potential counsel involvement. Additional details are not fully legible in the source.
Warsaw report says Bolshevik attacks on Warsaw repelled and a counteroffensive begun from Vistula to Kock. Polish units under General Heller and French support defend the city as Denekin forces and Cossacks arrive to assist against the Bolshevists. The Minsk talks loom while Polish troops hold key crossings.
Paris reports on Thursday that the Bolsheviks have driven back four divisions into the northern provinces of Warsaw. They captured 10,000 in one day and more troops are arriving. It is said the Reds have seized Brest-Litowsk as well.
London dispatch notes progress of a Russo-Polish clash with Poles reportedly advancing toward Bolshevik targets. In a separate item, more women join the assault amid railway actions. Roumanian government maintains stance in the conflict. Australian Labor Party leaders back recognition of Soviet Russia and oppose Lloyd George’s wartime policy.
A St Mark's Hall concert organized by Miss Made line Smith drew appreciative crowds. Annie Trelor opened with an overture, followed by Madeline Smith singing, then jazz dances by Gwen Bell and Nellie Meyrick. Kes Connell sang a song about a demobilization cost, Doris Robinson received flowers, George Grimmow played euphonium, and Coralie Perkins, A Saint, Eileen Johnson, and Alice Richardson sang. The second half featured Mountebanks by the St Mark's Concert Company, more songs, a sketch titled Smiles, and a closing chorus Om My.
A strike by workers at Muttowits in Upper Silesia protesting French troops sent to aid Poland against Russia led to a violent clash with cavalry. One trooper was killed and 26 wounded. Streets remained tense as rioters sang Die Wacht auf Rhein. Negotiations to restore order continued without a stated outcome.
A Katowice despatch describes uninterrupted rifle fire and grenade explosions in the Husso-Polish war zone. The German press cites a claim that 2,000 Poles of military age have crossed the border, warning this would be a grave infringement of neutrality.
The battleship Renown with the Prince of Wales aboard passed Sydney Heads at 10 30. An aeroplane carried mails from Boig lard to the Renown reaching Camp beltown due to low visibility. A motor car took the mails to a Sydney depot then to the ship arriving at 9 40. The Prince presented aviators with cigarette cages as thanks for delivery efforts.
Public Eye reports St Mark's football player B A Moylan suffered a gash when a fragment struck his upper leg during Thursday practice on the oval. Dr J Close treated the wound with three stitches and Moylan hopes to play this afternoon.
Pirie police bid farewell to Mr E Warnes Aliens Registration officer yesterday afternoon. Sergeant Bond and Constables Emery Sessle Ferguson and N E Kennedy praised his ability and fellowship. Bond presented a pipe and tobacco pouch on behalf of the force. Warnes noted wartime service and thanked all. He relinquished two years 28 aliens registration duties as duties transferred to the Customs Department.
In Adelaide Port Pirie and Wallaroo tallying wheat workers seek wage change under the Clerks Union. Deputy President Webb notes previous rate 4/ per hour to be raised to 6/2d per hour awaiting final decision. Conference adjourned with terms for further talks if wage is not granted.
A fragment suggests a meeting in Vancouver to discuss renewing diplomatic exchanges. It mentions Washington and October, with references to George and Brien and possible assembly to consider renewal actions via diplomatic channels. The text is garbled but centers on a forthcoming Vancouver gathering about diplomacy.
District branch discussion over removing two members led to a report to the state committee. Action included deferring a decision and granting discretionary power to a representative. Sub-branches were urged to send returns on leaders, with social including supper hosted by councilors’ families.
Fragmentary text mentions Australia context with names Leila Lee and Karu Sserps, unclear roles or events, no clear dates or actions. Likely oblique notes or garbled OCR from a local page segment.
The case against Edward Murievee at Wheatagore near Pirie for embezzling six sums totaling 60 pounds remains remanded to Tuesday. Bail proposals were discussed with suggestions of substantial sureties, including £400 with one surety and similar for the accused, amid complex testimony plans and further evidence needed.
Detective Noblet yesterday investigated Wheat Board depots near Pine and arrested Edwin Lawrence Forward a clerk and ex foreman on a charge of alleged embezzlement. The preliminary hearing will be held before the pole count this morning where a remand will be sought.
A garbled report notes the nation advancing a constitutional amendment on women’s suffrage. It cites Tennessee as the ratifying state, positioning the measure as binding on both men and women nationwide. The piece emphasizes suffrage as a basic law implication and references ongoing legislative action.
A fragmented report centers on Florence Street with a figure called the rescuer. Pastor J B Slupwuy is named in a cryptic account linked to a 37 tee reference and a bower motif.
Morning and evening services listed for AlexaneGa Bible Church and Florence Street locations. West Australia set at 4 Euan towa. multiple pastors including Rev Allan Brows Rev John Tiller Rev Gordon Rows Rev Thomas Wend. Salvation Army Florence Street holds prayer and worship with Ensign James Wishart and Rev John Tiller. United Mission Town Hall hosts a talk titled What is Profitable.
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