30 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1919
Page
1
Fragmentary report from Copenhagen dated August 24 discusses Upper Silesia issues. Mentions naval, employers, and tones with garbled phrases about a mission and alleged rules. Various names appear distorted, making concrete facts hard to determine.
In Waymouth street detectives questioned James Dilton about his means of support and later arrested him. Adelaide Police Court charged him with guarantee. a detective testified Dilton had for two years frequented housebreakers and thieves with no fixed abode or income. The accused claimed consumption and asked for time, with a two month delay set for Friday.
A tin worker named Dorion at the Smelters fell eight feet from a ladder yesterday. He was taken home by ambulance and examined by Dr. Close, who found injuries in the spine region. The incident remains under medical attention.
Unclear text reports the Port Pirie Employees Picnic being postponed due to uncertainty and unrelated events. The executive has addressed the change and further details are not legible.
August dispatches report the death of General Botha at an arrival welcome home, with reactions from South Africa and Britain. Warnings of political shifts and ministerial formation follow, while General Antha’s illness and sudden death induce widespread regret and public sympathy. General Bolton’s name appears in Melps addressing diverse opinions.
Reuters reports in Cape Town on August 28 that a state funeral is planned for General Botha. Public mourning follows the attacked regime as Afrikaner factions show sympathy while unity across sections remains fragile. The likely governor general candidate is Viscount Boston, with calls for a ministerial shakeup pending in Parliament.
Fragmented report notes the House of Representatives to be adjourned amid sorrow over the death of General Botha and the empire’s view on South Africa. Mentions Currie, Todor, and Currie’s supporters amid a gas incident.
In the House of Representatives A F Brennan sought to table a privilege question amid controversy over Lord Jelivuue's Shaw wireless report. The Speaker ruled Brennan out of order as Poyntiin and Jonsen joined the exchange while the Customs Bill debate continued. The Senate resumed consideration of the Commercial-Avlyytins Bill but adjourned before completion.
Peace Conference monitors report from Awassington August 2 notes President Wilton submitted to a distant envoy. It claims United States expenditure on the mission was about 2,500,000 with 1,800 persons involved. The president notes price rises affect all and expenses of the commission were burdensome.
Official dispatch reports Montenegro in revolt with Serb actions blamed for the instability. Railways at Virhwzir and Antivari cut, leaving both towns exposed to heavy fighting and danger.
Vancouver reports note the Carnegie estate valued around £6,000,000 with lifetime annuities and large bequests. It mentions £2,000 to Lloyd George, a similar amount to a former president, and other sizable gifts to public figures, including John Burns. The timing spans August reports from 23 and 26, indicating probate events and beneficiary details.
The Excelsior Band led by conductor Goldie Holmes cancels its planned Ballarat visit and Adelaide contest trip due to unforeseen circumstances and insufficient funds. City supporters regret the cancellation though optimism remains for future participation. Details on trip costs will be provided by secretary Mc Dawes.
August 28. Larkin, manager of Gunat wealth shipping tine currents, says local victims will be importers who use Fremumwealt steers. He notes the combine will not adopt short-atattnd joliets and urges restraint amid tensions with Australia.
London August 28 Reuters says Unionist candidate Mr Kt Fisher for Widnew accuses Mr Arthur Henderson of evading military service under political duties and demands proof. Fisher cites Henderson’s wartime period after Front Russia return and claims disloyalty to Cabinet colleagues and acceptance of actions by Germany.
Vancouver dispatch reports the government sold European real estate assets including wharfs railways and motors for 80 million pounds. The buyer is stated as the French government. The sale completes the transfer of vast property holdings across Europe.
A bustling program features Pwiler's Nine Wonders and Dancery with Singers and Acrobats. The act spans from etari to Anieh with a monster picture program by Casi tonight drawing local crowds.
Dispatch from London notes many Australians in England seek repatriation as unemployment spreads. Brizadler-General Foot says the men must secure their own passages and cease to be ALP members. Chamberlain's Tablets advertised claim to aid digestion and bowel regularity.
A fragmented report notes influenza cases at the Exhibition Hospital with 97 deaths. Names and places such as Totil number of patients and Dudley road Morryst ville appear in unclear form. The text mentions individuals like Pliky Lounger T Woods and Bighow Price in a damaged extract.
The report from March 1911 details Admiral Henderson's naval recommendations and Lord Jellicoe's expected support for strengthening Australia’s light cruiser squadron and expanding base facilities. It notes projected costs, Empire-wide considerations, and the need to protect coastlines and overseas trade with a larger fleet. The plan anticipates Australian and imperial naval assets in the Indian Ocean and Pacific regions.
Adelaide reporters note a meeting of the 43048 Board to discuss delaying restrictions on coal gas and electricity as coal cargoes are awaited. Wheat mills at Solomontown burn wood due to fuel scarcity and the manager Mr Merdie says no coal has been allotted yet.
A Federated Mul e and MUL Aniileges' Association meeting in Port Pile discussed a rejected wage offer for Bag Boys due to 2/4 week wage delays. A new log was prepared and a third conference with Mr Penn's representative was planned. Bags were supplied with a slight shortage, a few unloads, and a new stack being prepared for shipment by rail.
London reports that Mundt Hew noted Thove Ebert visited the belly during a speech. He claimed the government’s efforts by BelwlE of German prisoners were successful and Britain has been evacuating a large number daily.
Dispatch from Grenoble reports a charabanc excursion to The Gran Flurhionis Monastery ended in a crash. One passenger died and 11 injured while 17 were unhurt, with the vehicle failing to clear the monastery approach. Local authorities investigate.
The Congregational school held a Sunday school anniversary with Rev. T. D. Webb leading a life of Gheish demonstration as depicted by the Southern Cruse. Students and teachers were praised for work, and Len Lewis supervised electrical work for the event. A large attendance filled the meeting.
A foreigner visiting The Recorder office last night described being chased by about fifty youths in Alexander Street around 8 o clock. He faced taunts and finally took refuge in a shop as the crowd, estimated between fourteen and eighteen years old, dispersed. The incident prompted concerns over public order and safety in the area.
The Industrial Gallet case in Adelaide ruled enhanced wages and hours for clerks. Max weekly hours set at 46 with shifted timetables and one hour lunch. overtime paid at time and a half. Public holidays paid double. annual leave noted but not defined. minutes to be written by Monday.
Deputy President Webb argues for legislation to cover clerks under wages boards in the industrial sector. He notes several boards may include clerks and that businesses selling goods typically employed clerks with wage hours. He expects steps after the present case to address workers under boards and cites Australia’s long fixed wage histories as context.
Ayer trial relates the death of Mes Franpis Ann White of Easy Tet Liev. Kiel occurred as a result of a motor collision involving Gael George Wit Hont hullene Parks Knorkine lier and Merle Giavenes Denel. The coroner’s verdict was manslaughter with Carl George Witty held for trial and Witty remanded on £606 bail.
The Smelters annual picnic for employees is postponed due to feasibility concerns including doubt about obtaining regima and other reasons. The event cannot be held on the planned date.
An old medical advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as quickly clearing phlegm from the throat and lungs. It claims the medicine heals throat irritation, soothes the nervous system, and helps prevent future colds, with blankets of praise for its widespread availability.
War era dispatches describe the Russian Volunteer Army in Odessa with Bolshevik withdrawal toward Ballai border. British ships reportedly bombarded Odessa before occupying forces entered. Denikin's troops advance under British naval cover amid mutinous German troops near Mitau and a monarchist plotting in Berlin. An Independent Socialist manifesto challenges Germany's governing regime and Army units in Courland.
Paris August 4 Georges Hastou faced a court martial for betraying Nurse Edith Cavell. The proceedings stretched two hours as the president questioned witnesses and noted the accused wore a German North African forces uniform. The court cited Abbe Bosteels, sentenced to twelve years hard labor for aiding Allied soldiers.
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