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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1925

Page

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The Rest Win in Sydney Test by 156 Runs

The Rest defeated Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground by 156 runs. Grimmett and Blackie led the bowling, with 5 for 91 and 4 for 71 respectively, while Gregory scored a century and Collins top scored with 87, the partnership yielding a dominant 200-plus stand before fallables ended the innings at 678.

Sydney Sydney Cricket Ground O. W. Grimmett P. Blackie J. Mr. Gregory H. J. Collins Blackie Ponsford Byu Les Nyder Kellaway Matten Ryder Blayue Brlaymett Macartney Kellewas Maya Hichardson Lovie Grimmeatt Wile Ta Maiden Kyner Richardson Massiles Wood- Tull Grimmett Andrews Wie Kippax Iwas Gelin~mintz Gregory Hendry Munch Oge Toned Fendry Ime Pally Collins Hichardson Bully Litterfuut Olddeld Mornihredk Murley Australia Boston Wey - J Wyder J. Andrews A. Kippax Woodfull Stod Love Wey L. Hendry Soll I. M. Gregory Breekle

Australian selectors seek squad for England tour

Australian selectors plan to choose as many players as possible for the Australian Eleven tour to England. The Board of Control meets Tuesday night to confirm the list once selections are finalized.

Arlbodane Melbourne Contra Nantes

Sark Clerk in Trouble at Melbourne Bank Branch

Allan Miles, a clerk at the Banks of Victoria St Arnaud branch, was today sentenced to four years in prison for embezzlement. His defalcations totalled about £900.

Melbourne Allan Miles Banks of Victoria St. Arnaud

Wembley Exhibition Losses Revealed in Empire Guaranty

London reports show a prepared and chartered management of the Empire Exhibition shows financial loss approaching 1.6 million dollars. Two joint liquidators JH Thomas and another sign a notice noting the guarantors face increased liability if assets fail to realize on certain claims. Interest of 5 percent may be charged on all outstanding suits after December 31.

Reuter London Ue Empire JH. Thomas

Australia Unconcerned Says Wembley Guarantors Don’t Affect Australia

Melbourne Tuesday Prime Minister Bruce states that the Wembley guarantors discussion does not affect Australia and its policies. The remarks suggest no impact on domestic politics.

Melbourne Bruce Wembley Australia

Londor Press Comment on Wendler Accounts

Press Association reports London Tuesday that Wendler accounts loom large in editorials. The Morning Post suggests the stadium cost £300,000 instead of £100,000 and urges the government to avoid guarantor liability if possible. The Daily Herald calls for independent inquiry free of government influence. Financial News notes taxpayers deserve to know if losses could have been smaller.

Association London Wendler Morning Post Iuak The Swembler Barsala Horta Ander Barl House of Commons Alt

Night of Harmony at Lae Port Pirie School Concert

The annual school concert at Institute Hall in Lae Port Pirie promises a packed night with solos, choruses, and a variety of musical acts prepared by staff and pupils. Teachers have labored to create a cohesive program highlighting harmony and festive spirit for parents and friends.

Institute Schoaes Lae Port Pirie Norough M. Ge Diitenell Tin Concort Tony Tonnight Ther Huxe

Five Sisters Injured in Sydney Vehicle Crash

Five members of the Freeman family, all females, were injured when a motor car collided with a lorry in Sydney. One received a broken leg, another a fractured jaw, while the others escaped relatively unharmed. The accident occurred Tuesday in the city.

Sydney Mamad Freeman Hroken-lee

Still Growing Australia's Population as News Cites Census

Adelatoe Tuesday reports a census string noting population growth in Australia with Sydney harbor collision details. The Chillagoe steamer, escorted by Bantam Wook, signalled for assistance after water intake and eventual listing. Captain Percy Upward refused to provide details as the Suva remained afloat near Parslay Bay and the census figure hints at further growth into next year.

Sydney Sydney Harbor Mie Steame Ars Chillagde Bay Butt Seshay Chillagne Bantam Wook Watson's Bay Tgs Procetiting Wan Ware Gale Willy Ghiltazoo Abe Fueward Percy Upward Stva Call Nowcashte

Viscount Astor and Lady Agar Receive Warm Welcome Home

Viscount Asta and Lady Violet Agar were greeted by crowded crowds at Lycee on their return from Australia. A torhildisti observed from the pier as the Toya Ball bore witness to the reception. Lord Astor said after a 30,000 mile voyage they had only touched at two ports outside the British Empire.

Mommays Asta Violet Agar Lycee Ctur Australia Uracessian Lord Astor Briish Empire

Losses in Merchant Service Report to Congress

A Shipping Board report to Congress estimates that merchant losses during 1925 reach about 30 million dollars. The document urges government aid through duties or tonnage preferences and subsidies to ensure the continued operation of privately owned merchant ships.

Meubee Washington Shipping Board Congress

Climatic Somersault and Shifting Winds Reported

An unsettled weather pattern followed a recent intense test in Port Pirie with southerly winds and variable conditions. Yesterday saw a maximum shade temperature around 75 degrees with gusty winds and scattered, unsettled skies.

Port Pirie

Hidden Wealth Bracelet in Taxi Linked to Melbourne Theft

In Adelaide a diamond bracelet described as 47 stones valued at £140, lost in August 1994, was identified by Mrs. Waterhouse as hers. She believes a Gracelet fell from a taxi window on Lefevre Terrace while returning home. Police were notified immediately.

Adelaide Melbourne Hao Lefevre Terraca Waterhouse Joss Mere Great Britain

Men for the Mulcra ship hiring at Adelaide port

A terse port notice from Adelaide indicates the mercantile ship Mulcra seeks thirteen hands for service and seven seamen for a newanger, all to join at Cape Thevenard. No new positions offered in Lie position, with time of departure to be set. the Australian navy expresses ingenuity in this recruitment.

Adelaide Tuesius Holside Muldra Thare Cape Thevenard

Amusements Lille Annis Rooney final screening night

Mary Pickford stars in Lille Annis Rooney as final screening arrives. The actress delivers her distinctive style in a picture praised for charm and audience appeal. Supporting cast includes Chinamen, Tews, Siggers, and others, delivering a lively vaudeville mood for the night audience.

Lille Annis Rooney Mary Pickford Hgels Little Annie Tooney Tews Siggers

Tha Wise Virgin at the Alhambra Theatre

A flawed tale of a young woman who marries for affection then faces social and romantic entanglements. Grandmother schemes with a ranch foreman while a wealthy husband looks on, as rivals and open spaces frame the plot and the heroine’s struggle for true marriage.

Pal Tulh Afiller Matt Moore Svife Ronwne

Stolen Jewellery Case Before Adelaide Court

Harold Willis appeared in the Adelaide Policy Court charged with larceny of jewellery from Walter Stevenson Bros at 22 Swindon Street. Police traced him to a robbery linked to Stevenson Jewellers in October. Items alleged stolen include five wristlets three gold watches, twenty rings, a cigarette case and forty gun mounts. Bail was adjourned to December 16.

Adelaide Woonside Harold Willis Whlen Stevenson Ros Willis Sabine Haying Walter Bunter Stevenson Copartner Stevenso Bros Land Stulen Allchoreh Wali Repson

Wireless Strike Hits Britain Port Calls

In a House of Commons session, Si Philip Guulifte Lish reports that by December 4, twenty five passenger ships and one hundred twenty four cargo vessels had sailed with no wireless operators aboard. Passenger liners and others were affected by a strike led by wireless operators allied with the Shipowners Association. Over seven hundred operators have joined the walkout, disrupting wireless and cable telegraph services.

Philip Guulifte Lish Board of Trade House of Gommions Britain

Conservative Victory in Ripon by-election after resignation

In London on Monday a by election in Ripon Yorkshire followed the resignation of Major Edward Wood, newly appointed Viceroy of India. Major D Wools secured 16293 votes over 24dage for the runner up.

London Tre Ripon Yorkshire Edard Wood India D. Wools

Dainty Dancers Lead Meyrick Pupils at Inetiule Recital

Miss Netlie Meyrick and her pupils dazzled a large audience with a high standard display of dainty dance numbers. The program featured La Petite Goquette and several solo and ensemble pieces, with notable performances by Nellie Meyrick, Mary Bald, Joan Williams, Emmie Whittard, Naomi Bons, and many others.

Netlie Meyrick Tile Lille Meyrick Mayy Ball Tunis Margaret Mtonfries Joan Williains Agausids Noble Merriols Mary Bald Meyrick Tsay Maxi Ailes Naomi [ Bogs Emmie Whittard Mavjorie Mextich Ali Pitee Nargant Montvies Jonn Williauss Taomi Boas Tues ‘Tassie Mutty Whytelaw Marjory Milnes Lesley Jenkins Rom Bulit Phyllis Bosom FiviandVilLun Bessie Roberts Nancy Hoberts Margaret Monfries Joan William Beek-a-boo Dune Haylall Wily Toohet Barbary Aot Barbara Willow Tevy Wobin Tike Job Bartana Joh Tose Brighton Lily Tuerkee Jie Hayboll Humoreske Mary Ball Ghwison Brefanne Marjory Amines Nancy Holerts Windrella Dunes Mona Lullaby Emmis Willtare Craigie Melvie Speck Marie Chase Daphne Gunn Isobel Heash Vallee Toes Juan “Willink Tonk Stevens Marjory Mines Mgagarel’ Monkies Naomi Bous Marion Wilton Nancy Huberts Phyllis Osomworth Beseic Roberts Doyou Tassie Ya Gashueha Nellie Mey—nek Maury Bald

SEWATE VACANCY IN NARRATIVE PARLIAMENT NAMES

A fragmented report discusses vacancies and succession in parliament with references to ADEWAIDE Tivauay Ward and Senator Gibbs. It notes claims about oath accuracy in New South Wales, mentions Senator Mebangelis and Senator Power, and recalls cases of succession after deaths and resignations in various chambers.

Adewaide Tivauay Wiley Lagbie Vietkr New South Wales Daringee Tis Ale Ot Baghill Tr Mney Uweip Weed Neve South Wales Mebangelis Power Chase Senatlor Gibbs Likor Me Ty Vietutia Barker Panna Claboe Tor Russell Joy Plain

Liberal Leader and ADELAI discuss Senate seal candidacy

The Porlmentars met today to discuss Sir Henry Barwell as a possible candidate for the Senate. He expressed cautious leadership support while House members asked him to continue, and further fresh talks were planned for tomorrow to hear his response.

Adelai Vasant Senate Henry Barwell Imusting Henry Shid le

Senator Gardiner Defeated in Sydney Senate Race

In Sydney, Tuesday reports show Dr. PSP Abbott of the Country Party wins the final seat in New South Wales's Senate race. Results list Abbott with leading figures and several placeholders for remaining positions, while other candidates and vote tallies appear in the scrutineering notes.

Sydney Guild Wales Senate Psp Abbott Country Party Giewal Dunn Wluridee

Rumor Denied On Arbitration Court Retirements

Justice Powers rejected a rumor about Judge Lilleton Gyre contemplating retirement from the Arbitration Court bench. He said the suggestion was unfounded and noted no retirement plans in the near term.

Melbourng Uosibiy Justice Powers Jay Troibe Lilleton Gyre Tmne Co Quick Arbitration Court

Workshop Destroyed at Airlie Avenue Prospect

A small workshop belonging to Mr G S Leslie on Airlie Avenue Prospect was destroyed by fire. The blaze damaged carpenters tools and wood. Early reports suggest the loss is around thirty dollars.

Adelaide Airlie Avenue Prospect Pwood G. S. Leslie

Night Express Collision Kills Six in Charabanc Tragedy

Six people died and eight were seriously hurt when an express train collided with a charabanc carrying women. Night conditions and slippery roads contributed to the crash near Cambritee. The driver was seriously injured and police searched for identifying belongings as survivors were attended to by local doctors.

Reuter Londus Wonuwir Sands Tor Bieten Amd Gale Orstaid Bedford Charabanc

Sacon-Wakers Strike For Higher Wages At Murry Co-operative

Workers at Sacon-Wakers bacon factory and Murry Co-operative Society halted operations today in line with a threatened stoppage to press for increased wages. The dispute centers on pay levels and bargaining terms affecting the bacon production sector in the region.

Melbourne Murry Co-operative Society Slike Fox

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