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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
1
In a Northern theater, Moorish rebels clash with Spanish forces as claims surface that Spanish troops attacked AQAIN. Reports note walls not secure and ongoing hostilities as tensions rise. Madrid and Turkish observers weigh in on political moves involving the prince and western Spain.
Constantinople Tuesday reports say Greek and Turkish forces in Anatolia are poised to evacuate Angora without a major confrontation as Turkish authorities plan a withdrawal. Dr Maloney of AGP travels to the Solomon Islands, and Miss Gladys Maloney will accompany Wer-Suber on the Sydney steamer Melusta.
The Times reports Poland faces a rising epidemic with typhus and smallpox fears after large outbreaks. Government races to counter infection from Russian refugees as 40,000 typhus cases were logged last year and malaria rose from the virus. Poland appeals for League of Nations support.
A fragmented clipping notes Adelaide's unemployed numbers spurring government action to organize relief efforts and belief in structured aid. The readable portion hints at civic response and public works proposals amid economic strain.
Adelaide marks a turbulent session as Mr 7 Gunn moves adjournment amid mass unemployment in the city. He urges relief plans, criticizes wage cuts and arbitration, and notes NSW dole policies. The Premier defends current policy while facing pressure to create work and address destitute conditions.
Market notes from Wednesday show clear evidence at the Hoard of Trade building that the price of groceries fell. Newcastle costs reportedly declined by 28 percent, signaling notable relief for shoppers.
The Wellnessday item notes the Repatriation Commission issued a return showing 216,716 applications for employment by returned soldiers. It states 120,732 jobs placed and 84 thousand idle veterans on the books, with ongoing efforts to find work and reduce unemployment among veterans.
The site at Soubhiell resumes operations after a yearlong suspension due to wartime disruptions. It will manufacture salicylic acid and sodium salicylate, with the plant now retooled to continue chemical output.
Fragmentary OCR note lists South and Sydney figures on a British style loan in pounds shillings pence. Mentions Adelaide and Treasurer with questions about interest rate and cost. References to Weanesilius Mr Daling and Labor Minister unknown. No firm figures confirmed due to garbled text.
The Powers inquiry into Basic Wage examines living costs for Australian workers. Jurist Abernath Sutcliffe cites census shows 450000 married male wage earners and 350000 with dependents. He compares typical rents and house sizes across Australia in 1918 to 1920, noting changes in household expenses per room.
Negotiations progress over building trade wage reductions as tensions ease after threats and a lock up. Mutual concessions are hoped to avert trouble in the industry.
A chaotic note from an official ministry reports a decree related to the rouble and a looming financial crisis. The ministry cites a poll showing confidence collapsing, prompting discussions on enforcing a currency prohibition and broader economic controls.
In Tokyo, officials announce the selection of a government delegation for the disarmament conference. Foremost figures include the foreign minister and ambassador to Washington, with the acting president of the council of the League of Nations also mentioned.
In a London dispatch dated Tuesday, Mr Hughes declines to confirm strategic remarks about ships. When pressed, he says information cannot be disclosed, stressing caution in comments to interviewers.
In a faulty historical riff, the author weaves a mythic cricket origin tale referencing Arabian Knights of Industry and a Pandemonium of early players. The prose mix includes errant names, misplaced quotes, and playful speculation about the game’s beginnings and key figures.
A Reuters summary notes a Spanish diplomat declined to issue a partial or full statement to the League on the Silesia question. The tense exchange followed discussions tied to the League's addressing of the border issue. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.
A fragmentary dispatch from Reuters in London cites diplomatic sources on Upper Silesia and a Spanish League of Nations representative Senor de Leon. The note suggests a measured stance amid tensions, with potential implications for the council’s approach and immediate responses in Europe.
A Soviet commissary advises evacuating Astrakhan due to a cholera epidemic, recommending removal of residents to Siberian towns. The government in Moscow confirms the plan as officials warn the city could be destroyed by fire and disease if kept.
Paris dispatch reports oil supplies in the Haut Loire region strained by delays and inspection holds. Realer Paris correspondent notes inspectors from the department citing diversions and unusual cargo handling as contributing factors to the tightening market.
Lord Milner addressed a London audience on the occasion of Massey receiving a souvenir. He praised the Imperial Conference work while noting its unfinished task of shaping a workable imperial constitution. He argued unity and a tangible constitutional framework are essential for the empire’s future.
In Britain the volijers enginemen and Spler incu, with exceptions in South Wales, debated a view to withdraw labor over a proposed breach. The dispute centers on the Intlee pody's acllom during a scent steise, with engineman loading the nines. The outcome shows many still unemployed.
General Hughes, noted as a Canadian minister and parliament figure, dies amid a period described as the royal era. The report references a reverent national moment and notes his service within the Canadian government.
A chaotic report from Belfast recounts gunfire and vandalism amid factional strife. Windows shattered, rifles fired, and civilians injured as townspeople flee. authorities battle crowds while incidents echo broader Irish tensions.
A partial British dispatch describes appeals by Jonn Redmond and Sir James Craig to Valera and others for a trial over four centuries of the empire. The plan promised safeguards for Protestant minorities and tied to national unity. The message notes communications to Lloyd George and the Dail Bien, with emphasis on imperial well being and constitutional arrangements.
Melbourne report notes Senator Lyngio pressing adjournment to discuss settlement of the Irish question. He warned against watching Empire deteriorate and urged moderation and a settlements approach. Ongoing negotiations are described as tense but potentially successful after debate.
Times correspondent reports an increase in smuggling at the mouth of the Christiania fjord with many vessels, mostly German, signaling lawless activity within three miles of shore. The Norwegian government weighs extending the limit to ten miles as ships flee with cargoes while crews resist interdiction.
Senate session in Melbourne covered tariff reform with debate on reducing duties. Proposals to cut Vis through a general tariff of 5 percent were opposed by opponents. The discussion noted considerations of protection and industry impact as members argued for and against the price adjustments.
Prices of metals moved lower at the Melbourne Metal Exchange yesterday with lead quoted at 22 pounds and 28 pence per ton while silver showed a weaker bid. The report notes declines across the board with quotations in the physical market slipping from prior levels.
Fragmented OCR text references brokers and investments with scattered place names and figures. Mentions include a street, Adelaide, Copper Wallaroo, Load Broken, Burien South Junction, and Septh date. No coherent event or clear entities to anchor a full report.
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