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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1925
Page
1
Sydney reports persistent industrial action as British seamen push protests and calls for unity against employers. Walsh and Johannsen rally crowds, Labor Council endorses support, and police countermeasures spark controversy amid widespread shipping and railway disruptions.
The Crews aboard the Norfolk, a Federal Steam Navigation Company steamer, faced fuel and port access delays after the Gowrié, a vessel from Tarakan, lingered outside the Thor. Upon Norfolk’s arrival the tanker obtained supplies and resumed its voyage, with plans to push forward today.
A fragmented report notes trouble spreading across regions including Copeloven and Ballarat. It mentions a Ballarat event due at the Oquler Harbor on September 1 and a postponement impacting plans for the next morning.
Fractious issues split the Seamen’s unions as WA Federated Seamen’s Union requests that jumpers refuse to load the small dreamer Orsova. Local secretary Houghton clashes with the hold up of British gleamers in Australian ports amid telegraphed threats of deportation.
Police inquiries into the Perth ballroom shooting reveal no domestic motive. Miss Jacob, under arrest for murder, remains silent about the events with the deceased Gidley. A friend, Miss Humphries, and a Pierrette-Pierrot pair drew attention with their isolation and attire.
Premier J P Lang denounces the Deportation Board during tonight's session, questioning the board's legality and the exclusion of higher judges. He criticizes New South Wales and federal stances on deportation, warns of expanded powers and potential abuses in future enforcement.
In Melbourne many hours of parliamentary debate focused on a bill backers of Federal police use in the seamen's strike. Mr Bruce faced opposition as divisions ran 22 to 37 to 33, with tensions high and interruptions from a gag rule and insults toward the Premier Lang.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions union circles and a possible stoppage by Australian seamen to pressure laborers. Details are garbled and names or exact events are unreadable.
A column recalls King Edward's blunt rebukes on sloppy methods and handling of taxes while praising his conscience and reading, with anecdotes about ministers and public figures. Melbourne debate covers fruit industry subsidies, protectionism, and costs of production amid wartime trade pressures.
Adelaide reports a dispute aboard the coastal steamer Kapara as Wool handling halted. Crew refused to land wool despite 24 hour notice, crippling operations and leaving the ship idle with 1000 miles of cargo remaining.
Two Adelaide Wharf disputes flare as Waterside Workers Federation clash with the Adelaide Steamship Company. A tractor hired by a non union driver sparked protests. work resumed after the vehicle was replaced by two horses. Local union officials urged workers to refuse to operate with the non member driver.
In Melbourne on a Friday session, Senator Crawford told Senator McHugh the Harvester wage standard applies in Adelaide with a 6d increase. the Commonwealth Gov targets August 30 as the date to pay baseline rates for all Australian work. The policy seeks to ensure employed workers equal or above the standard wage across states.
The federal government proposes deportation proceedings against two people, Walsh and Johannsen. Walsh is general president of the Seamen's Union and Johannsen is assistant secretary of the Sydney branch. The board will meet tomorrow after receiving the Commission, and the tribunal will decide the procedure.
A bale of stool from a passing train struck Stanley Jurd, aged 15, as students from Joseph's College rode home for holidays from Ardgien. He died instantly inside the carriage. Companion Hug Ledington and third boy Charles Everinghant were injured.
A memorial porch and two stained glass windows were unveiled in Warertown to honor locals who fought and died in the Great War. Mayor J. Geddes presided as patrons and supporters, including the Glothier family, received thanks from the committee for their work. Funds tally shows £200 total, with £149 already collected.
In Brooklyn on Thursday Patterson and Hawkes from Australia defeated Johnston and Grint to reach the finals of the American National Championship doubles. The match featured precise serving and strong drives with Hawkes delivering many striking shots while Pattison’s volleys were less sure.
Queensland faces a total railway stoppage as workers refuse to operate amid wage dispute. The government backs arbitration with a five percent wage restoration tied to broader award increases, while rail unions demand full reversal of cuts and oppose arbitration. The Sydney-Beichframe express runs despite chaos at the border with travelers stranded.
Brisbane reports progress as Fulway strike negotiators press toward settlement. Both sides are said to be in talks with the aim of ending the dispute.
A Friday note from ADELMOE reports Metropolitan hairdressers and their employees demand closing hours by 6 o clock after noon. A deputation representing 96 per cent of employers and 100 per cent of employees in the city and suburbs met with Mr L Hill, Minister of Industry, asking for saloons to be removed from the exempt list under the Early Closing Act. An investigation of the issue was promised.
A meeting of the Barrier Industrial Council discussed wage terms under Liquor Trades and required employees to cease work within seven days if the council's log is not agreed to. The council also noted telephotograph telegraphy used by several banks to relay news to New York and distant cities such as Chicago.
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