29 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
1
Japanese woman injured as husband protests to government after crowing incident attributed to a shooter. Officials deny Australian involvement. witnesses dispute explanation. Japanese government seeks clarification amid strained relations.
London dispatch reports ongoing distress in Spanish markets and industry with utility and shipping issues affecting trade. The article notes disruptions in manufacturers and a wave of labor unrest impacting key sectors.
A garbled local notice reports shipbuilding halts and airship concerns. Names and places are unclear, but the fragment mentions Glasgow and Belfast style references with technical terms and disrupted timelines. The brief reads like a disrupted logistics update with no clear dates or actions.
In a chaotic report a proposed ambassador appointment roils Washington. The piece notes opposition from unnamed figures and hints at broader diplomatic friction amid intraparty maneuvering and procedural resistance.
Reports from Taganrog describe Bolshevik forces crossing the Dnieper and advancing toward Berislav. Small detachments aided by local peasantry move west and south toward Keith, while countermeasures by General Lenine’s forces aim to pin back Bolshevik progress around Odessa.
President Wilson has received the invitation of Dr. Paul Relnach United States Minister in China to attend forthcoming discussions.
Paris reports the Allied Supreme War Council informed Rollante that due to Hungarian proceedings a joint refusal to supply munitions will be issued. No supplies for the war front will be allowed from now. The decision comes amid tensions over Hungary and Hungary's role in the conflict.
A Crystal Brook event on Wednesday evening drew about 470 attendees and featured emcee K Keville and music by Mire. Iggitson, Miss Dennis, and a committee including J Tavidsiom and secretary G Gerra presided as floral decorations dazzled with cymbidiums. A disruptive incident sparked a wild sensation and legal concerns followed as partygoers competed for attention on stage amid chaos and damaged property.
Jamestown society Ye Belike Monkey SU held a Wednesday gathering at Wednesbury Institute. Seventy couples attended as Miss H W Burford planned the event with assistance from Miss J Brooke. the entertainment raised nearly £30 for the club.
Vaudeville remains popular at the Casino Theatre with a string of strong acts this week. Wednesday night tickets sold out at 7 49 as crowds packed the house. The program features acrobats, Baby Marty Osborne, Semba, Wally's Vacation and a dramatic sequence Fight for Millions with a battle of brawn and brain among Canadian workers.
A farewell gathering for Mr. Waddy at the Bar dwin Inomge honored his service to the town and its Commonwealth Bank branch. Mayor presided as Ensign Woshirk testified Army support, ministers offered apologies, and speakers lauded his leadership, community work, and wartime efforts.
Romance surrounds twenty six thousand pounds left by Sir Janes Bell of Port Elizabeth. Hobert Tallon Bell of Queensland seeks recognition as Bell's heir with the Supreme Court in Port Elizabeth hearing the claim. South Australian and Anopham claimants also appear as the case proceeds drawing attention.
The third reading of the Education Bill was declared carried in the legislative chamber. Mr J Jelley pressed for a date toll, but only opponents named Jelley Wallis Kickpatrick Starrow Gluyas and Garr voted against. Eleven members supported the measure.
In the House of Representatives the Immigration Act Amendment Bill is discussed in committee. Mr Considine sustains suspensions for offhand remarks as the bill advances through committees and chambers amid debate.
A parliamentary defence committee led by Str Swinburne has submitted a report on trimonthly military needs, proposing a modest air service, local munitions production, and a limited defence force funded within budget bounds. It stresses public interest and cautions against premature commitments before policy clarity.
Honorary Justices will serve during his three week absence as Med. Hemers, a driving expert, plans a return to Victoria’s western district. Mr Hamers famed as a handicapper, once popular coach driver, now departs for holidays. Station officer E W Gook takes charge of Port Pirie Fire Station. AL tirtitin to Adelaide. Port Pirie staff swap and travel noted. SALE OF WOODEN SHIPS mentioned. negotiations ongoing with United States.
Adelaide reports extended rail services effective Monday as the Railways Commissioner resolves chipping difficulties and aims for early resumption of goal deliveries. Melbourne express with sleepers, Victor Harbor and Pilbarra routes, and daily goods trains restored with a focus on rural connections.
In Port Adelaide the Dutchers at the Produce Depot halted work after a stop-work meeting. The depot retains laborers from the Storeman and Packers Union who may be laid off if Dutchers do not return. About 42,000 sheep await slaughter and others are ready to move forward. The general manager G A W Pope will attend a Sydney conference as the dispute continues.
A letter from the union representing barrier carpenters and joiners warns of immediate action if arbitration fails. It outlines demands for back wages, reemployment for workers, job titles to be clarified, and an expedited case timetable. The note references the Federal Arbitration Court and stresses urgent consideration of wage reductions.
The text outlines core labor standards: freedom of association, fair remuneration, eight hours work, weekly rest, child labor restrictions, equal pay for equal value, national measures for fair wages, and inspection including women’s participation to enforce laws protecting workers. It emphasizes labor should not be treated as mere commerce and calls for adaptable principles across nations.
A monsoonal disturbance moving from Australia is noted to bring widespread rain and winds across western and eastern regions. Forecast indicates rain and cooler temperatures in New South Wales and Queensland, with several towns recording showers and a late-week cooldown.
A government report on Pork Pirie station described it as not requiring urgent action though residents oppose the assessment. The Premier said the pier’s condition did not necessitate immediate changes, while concerned locals dispute the report’s conclusions.
Mr Garr questioned during the Lechalutivs session whether all Wheat Scheme employees would be paid for Armistice Day and Peace Day. The Chief Secretary stated that permanent staff and weekly-wage workers as well as returned sailors and soldiers would receive payment for Peace Day.
Interstate movements list arrivals and departures at Melbourne Sydney and Fremantle stations. Ships named Rotamahang Rubira Mery Virgina and Iron Monarch among others arrive from Devonport Tasmania and London. The American barquentine Lahaina completed her cargo from Umber and sails for Watling, marking a record voyage duration from Mon Arch. Mail notices give Geneva Post Office mall making times.
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