04 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
1
A damaged report outlines the Smelters Accident Fund accounts including a subsidy of 22475 and a balance of about 2000. Five applicants faced default, all housed under sick pay provisions and War pass for judgment. The tribunal ruled the matter ended without under, leaving the record uncertain.
An ad notes Cinusherlan's Tablets as a quick relief for digestive disturbances caused by improper wave distress. It claims a course will restore regularity, reduce gag reflex, and improve general health with continued use.
Berlin reports show Socialist members of the Government urging action on a peace treaty. They insist on immediate steps to secure an armistice and accelerate prisoner releases. The message emphasizes fracture within allied negotiations and calls for clear terms.
Mr Asquith speaking in Birmingham described the Ireland situation as a tragic comedy. He urged memories of repression’s worst days and warned that the current mood could unfold into a larger tragedy beyond anything seen in past periods. The press lingers on the debate and questions the path ahead.
Fire gutted the premises of John Keep and Lone hardware merchants at the corner of King and Clareane streets in Sydney. An adjoining building was severely damaged with estimated losses around £200,000.
Australian aviation notes report flight AY Wierma arrival and delays due to fogs in Lundin and storms in France. Matthews turns escaped from weather complications. Howell delayed by weather on Saturday. Martinsyde and other aircraft affected.
Analysis of Trieste as a major port facing competition and political tension. The piece discusses Austro-Hungarian interests, Italian sentiment, and potential shifts in port dominance and railway and harbor developments. It notes labor unrest and industrial transitions affecting Adriatic trade between Italy and neighboring regions.
NLAs recount a man named Ernest Mowell who left Melbourne with the 46th Reinforcement of the 11th Battalion for France. He trained in England and Durham, Oxford, and Newdon, earning a pilot certificate before returning home to Australia via the England route. He later served in Italy under Captain Howell, credited with a violin collection, and was mentioned in dispatches for his work with Tedalla Kram.
Reported from LaRue on Tuesday describes a train war incident in Thal region with British casualties and air operations. Aviators dropped bombs from 800 feet, leaving villages dusted with debris as authorities consider broader actions to pressure tribes in Waziristan and urge compliance.
In Adelaide area at Penrice near Angasloo a 0 year old boy by name Paul Nitachike was near a rifle being handled by his father Paul Nitachike. The weapon discharged while directing children to the left, the bullet struck the ground and ricocheted into the child’s thigh and abdomen causing fatal internal injuries. Medical aid was summoned.
Adelaide reports a cablegram from the Premier to Agent-General Mr H Lucas argues that although drought is present in many parts of Australia, London reports greatly exaggerate the situation. He states the Agent-General is empowered to protest against the untrue and damaging portrayal.
A union presents ultimatum at Broken Hill with Wednesday meeting to decide on participation in the general election. The ANCA says it should not take part in the State Parliament selection ballot. Labor Party names Brookfield and A'Rellhy were omitted from the ballot.
The Pirie Ure brigade station logged 12 months of calls showing serious fires 0, alight damage 45, rubbish 4, tires 4, false alarms 1, and chimney fires 0.
The report from Reuter's Service states no end to the conference between Mr. Grady and M. Litvinoff is in sight. Britain reports that German and Austrian proposals have not halted Western diplomacy, with negotiators noting that German government instructions remain unchanged and that Allied prisoners show signs of reaction to the ongoing stalemate.
London and Copenhagen reporting on an interview with Silvinet discussing the Soviet leadership, Russia’s future, and potential shifts in policy. The correspondent notes British prisons awaiting decisions and possible departures from Russia amid uncertain political relations.
Crystal Brook welcomed the AMON Dogs delegation from Australia led by Muir Peixolto and council members George Idvitsott Janes Forgan. The visit, presided by Mr Higidan, aimed to strengthen regional ties and beneficial exchanges. attendees noted cordial receptions with drinks and ices, with Mrs James Porg an and Miss Davidson organizing arrangements.
J B Virwo of Edgecombe Street Woodville escaped serious injury after a railway accident at Adelaide platform Wednesday morning. He fell between the platform and the train boarding steps, receiving bruises to his back knees and head and was removed home after treatment.
The report details extreme heat and dust across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Temperatures surged toward 100 degrees in part of the region with hot, dusty conditions and a late-formed cloud cover. A forecast warned of moderate to hot temperatures and sultry conditions with scattered showers, while rainfall for November varied widely by district, with Adelaide and northern areas recording below average totals and some spots reaching record highs.
In a tight match at Crystal Brook the YMCA tied with Crystal Brook after a late rescue by a key batsman. Standout efforts came from H Moyle and Claridge for Crystal Brook while Sargent and Dawes led the bowlers on the YMCA side, with a final total for six wickets and a narrow draw.
A Paris stage bill previews a drama titled The Pariaan Tigress about a dancer forced into youth and moral conflict. The underworld, romance, and identity themes unfold alongside a supporting program praised for its quality and variety within the theatre program.
Adelaide report of Joseph Connolly a 38 year old man committed to hospital on November 4 suffering iron injuries from falling from a tram car died at the hospital.
Disjointed text shows place names such as Murray Bivere Ale Picine and River Murrey with numbers like 9 percent and 88 dollars. Mentions of locations west of Spencer Galt, Arcantago, Lower South East, and scattered figures or codes follow in a garbled sequence. No clear event or narrative emerges.
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