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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1925

Page

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Britain’s Great Epic in War and Peace Reflections

A fragmented account laments Britain’s wartime epic seen in 1918 to 1920 contrasts London celebration with sorrow and endurance. It notes a dramatic stage work stirring sympathy, memories, and sacred memory, promising a two night engagement amid national resilience.

Clementel Ife Lunda Britain Yeas Heevel London Flanders Wolter Yaoi Wluyed eMiraeters Wat

Austral Theatre Review Teases Jackie Coogan in Vinita

A fragmentary review from Vinita notes Jackie Coogan stars in a stage piece to be seen at the Austral Theatre. The critique hints at a tired performance and a show with a hurried tempo, mentioning Coogan’s prior fame and a lean production.

Lille Fife Austral Theatre

Ice Cream Vendors Rally Against Rate-Payer Bias

At a Monday night meeting in Solomontown, Threadgill urged action against ice cream vendors who set up stalls in the streets. Residents argued shops paying rates are disadvantaged by others selling without proper compliance, calling for notices to remove offending stalls. Local officials noted a need for lawful intervention as children supported the stance against unregulated vendors.

Threadgill Hwy Sven Canis Ivan Gr. Munry Solomontown

Severe burn victim in Mundas refinery incident

Mr. Oswald Pusu of Pine Wrote suffered severe burns while working in the rebort section of the Mundas smelters refinery. The accident left him incapacitated and his six children are being cared for by relatives and friends as the family manages through hardship.

Mundas Oswald Pusu Pine Reta

Merited Tribute At Theatre Delights Audience

A troubled OCR piece describes Ethel Beamtital delivering three songs at the Petelusa Theatre to a receptive audience and judges. Monday and Tuesday performances drew praise for her enunciation and expressive vocal phrasing. The review hints at future fame and notes potential operatic prospects, with references to accompanying acts and songs by Vid Londell and Swenson.

Pated Ute Ethel Beamtital Petelusa Rar Fiambru Theatre Rustoda Alhambra Mvess Adelaide Pere Fort Arder Swenson Wren

First Carnival plans and membership push discussed

The Swimmers club outlines preparations for a carnival and urges all members to attend the general meeting on Sunday evening. Secretary Mr Paul notes committees are securing licenses and entries for the event, with emphasis on public entertainment and member involvement.

Moshe Cli Paul Ahi Dso Cesardine Fini Alan Papils Sellars Frome

Dr Mannix Returns From European Tour to Melbourne

Archishop Mannix of Melbourne completes an extended tour of Europe and will disembark at the port to journey overland to Melbourne. An enthusiastic reception is planned in Melbourne on Sunday with preparations in hand for the prelate’s welcome.

Adelaine

Christmas Hardships Amid Coast Shipping Delays

West Coast relief concerns rise as assembly debates aid for distressed families and West Australians unable to secure goats amid transport blockages. Premier’s stance contested. Melbourne conference reportedly sought to resolve the shipping stalemate. Union leaders and shipping officials said to be central to talks, with no clear outcome yet.

Alleged Pilfering Case In Adelaide Amid Police Probe

Seventeen employees of Land W Murray Ltd in Adelaide are detained over alleged pilfering and receiving. Ages range from 11 to 23. Police say material of much value is involved and a worker sold bicycle lengths to a Parkside buyer. Investigations by police and constables Stewart and Mitchell continue with more stolen items recovered.

Adelaide Silly W. Murray, Ltd Palin Iwi Yale Parkside Murray Tecan Walters Istewart Mitchell

Narrow Escape A Coast Trader Quorna Barely Survives Wreck

A coastal trading vessel named Quorna endured serious damage after a Sunday morning wreck attempt. The ship sustained breached plating and vented hull sections on the port side, with evidence of seawater intrusion and a bulkhead holding the vessel at risk. Authorities investigated the incident and noted extensive damage near the stem and bow amidships.

Avelaiue Quorna Adelaide Stanstiy Thyaga

Australia Prosperity Praised by Australian Press

New York Sun reports optimism on Australia’s economy. Exports exceed imports, signs point to improving trade. Leader mentions pollution controls, immigration policy, and industrial peace under Prime Minister Me Bruve. Britain and Ireland newcomers arriving weekly. anarchists excluded. Australia seen as financially and economically on the rise.

New York New York Sun Australia Ronments Me Bruve Britain Illy

Future Activities In Motor Car World Premantle

In Australia an innovator named Herbert Thomson returns with his wife after a voyage. He works on locating submarines and warning ships. Thomson touts British motor industry gains over American rivals with Morris-Cowley leading Ford in popularity at times.

Premantle Tuestus Herbert Thomson Australia Thompson Thomson Britain Mtr Thomson Ue Mois Indstry Morris Heiper

Shandon the Portland Hulk's Australian Service Tale

A damaged, era-laden notice describes the Shandon hulk, built in Glasgow 1883, last tied at Port Adelaide under Me Riwnith and Golett ownership. It notes voyages to Melbourne, later repair attempts, and aging status with tarred hulls and weathered masts, awaiting further use or disposal.

Hyestomdon Ealing Melbourne Mrade Overseas Port Adolide Julie Port Adedaide

Plane Manoeuvres in Australia End in Mishap

A Perth to Melbourne return flight in wartime Australia faced multiple delays and mechanical issues including a spare magneto. Malfunctions and rough landings caused tyre damage and several crews reported difficulties, delaying operations across Western Australia and culminating in a hazardous landing near Port Augusta.

Adelaide Military de Haviland Perth Melburie Woorville Melbourne Lomerros

A Strange Death Ex Soldier Dies After Insomnia

Ex soldier Mwelmde Guombe aged 81 died after hospital admission in the early hours. He lived at Gt Le Tunte nefde, Meuspeet, and had returned from the front recently. He left a widow and six children, the eldest 18, and his wife was at home when the death occurred. A bystander later described the incident as a suspected poisoning.

Mwelmde Whsard Guombe Hunty Ue Melaide Hospital Gt le Tuntenefde Meuspeet Somutuilae Hemwards Abe

Public Works Loans to Fund Adelaide Projects Details

Australia reports loan assistance to support Adelaide area works including roads railways canals and reservoirs with total lending estimates. Funds totaling around 3.568 million pounds placed before the House of Assembly plus a further 1.9 million pounds proposed, aimed at homes hospitals and hydraulic engineering plus settlements and fortifications under a broader plan for South Australia and connections to London and New York.

Adelaide House of Assembly D. Gunn Siape Suny London New York Hammond Australia Cneludhye Fort Sation Harliis Jeltl

France in Balance Newsroom Report From Paris

A telegraph dispatch from Paris notes M. Letelene’s plans provoke little confidence. The report depicts his proposals as a sign of weakness, while the country desires strong leadership in troubled times.

Ats Gewil M. Letelene London Telegraph Paris M. Leteheur

Preference to Members in Government Employ

Adelaide report notes a deputation seeking unionist preference for government jobs. The Premier says the claim is partly correct but the matter not yet decided. The Liberal Federation has already granted preference to unionists in federal appointments.

Adelaide Tormlay Ternoon Tuskud Pees Sepulafiub Mini Harvey Liberal Federetion Tes

Cooler Weather Forecast Promises Unsettled Skies

A local weather note reports temperatures topping 95 degrees yesterday with cooler air moving in. Forecasters expect unsettled conditions and southerly winds to continue, bringing changing skies and possible showers later.

Ollef Port Pi

Whose Missing Funds At Darlighurst Sessions Charged

Wilfred Nalebaun a 340 bank teller faced charges of cash theft at Australis Ltd National Bank. He denied the allegations and urged detectives to inspect his vehicle which reportedly showed no tampering. The case proceeded with legal directions given by Golen.

Sypney Darlighurst Wilfred Nalebaun Hasing National Hank

Death inquiry in Melbourne hints at trade disruption

An inquest into the death of Arthur, a shop clerk found in unclear circumstances, is linked to trade disruption and possible competition issues. The Minister of Labour and Industry delayed a decision, citing ongoing cabinet considerations and unresolved notices.

Synney Lafe and Industry Melbourne Arthur Burrows Hank Clerk Vieletta Mansieugnes Am Fssub

Adelaide market notes and dairy prices from Thursday

Readable fragments describe market quotations for butter and cheese, with references to Joss, Hutter, and Martin’s. prices listed for cheese sizes and weights, potatoes and other produce show mixed figures. Several lines mention portly figures and items like Med and Hutton seeds, but details are cut and uncertain.

Adelaide Tursiay Tuthiy Hutter Lange Lange Tn Vat: Voming Douw

Candidature Talk in Adelaide Senate Race

In Adelaide on Tuesday a Liberal Party factor discussed Sir Henry’s candidacy for the Senate vacancy. Sir Meury Barwell soon stated the position remained unchanged and that he would test the Assembly seat if necessary, possibly on Thursday.

Adelaide Liberal Party Meury Barwell Senate Assembly

Bright Reading New Library Books at Port Pirie

Robert hembers Claris teltzer Ruby Ayres Rafael Savallel Jane Grey and Sir Phillip Gibbs headline a renewed library collection by Mr Wo Ss Sweetland in Port Pirie. New titles meet great demand with popular authors William Raine Robert Servier Clarence Mit Vrwod and more. Readers have ample opportunity to choose among thrilling Arizonian prairie tales quaint colonial narratives and romance in the latest additions.

Robert Hembers Claris Teltzer Ruby Ayres Rafael Savallel Jane Grey Phillip Gibbs Wo Ss. Sweetland Port Pirie Robert Servier Clarence Mit Vrwod Plovener Barelas Varace Stlenmond Philip Oppenhein Prak Packard Oliver Garwood Gilbert Prankan Margaret Pediar Thrilling Arizonian Prairies P.O. Wodetrouse Thor Mr. Sweetland

New Year Scheme Aims Australian Broadcasting In 1930

Austracut Press Associations reports Hadie Corporation of America and Sir James Elder plan a January 12 broadcast of exclusively Australian content for reception in Australia. The program features James Hughes and others from WJZ Roundbrook New Jersey, with extensive shortwave plans and preparations to improve reception during the eclipse period.

Austracut Press Associations Hadie Corporation of America Nuys Atvanged James Elder Teale Goumissioner Australia Sustmilla Saranet James Hughes Sons Australia Sholia Wilsoo Hector W Goldstith Lille Town Old County Town Godfrey Ludlow Ernest Hutchinson WJZ Roundbrook New Jersey Tie Haundieagh Garpovatha Lone Stort Travecteusttia Jong-ware Jong-Ware Eieney Lye

Destructive Fire Ravages Mantra District

A major blaze swept the Mantra area causing extensive damage to a spiral motel railway facility, a store, a garage, and a dwelling. Firefighters fought the flames with buckets of water as rains and winds hampered containment efforts. No exact casualties are listed in the readable fragments.

Jibes Aml Mantra Abuul Stun Niless Auckland

Licences Refused For Various Melbourne Areas

The licensing court refused renewals for licenses tied to occupants on Mole Chapel Street Praha Yorkshire To wl Hodile Street Abbotsford and Wie ih Street Abbotsford along the route cited betting allowed by lake plior knowledge of the Yes.

Melbourne Testiss Cppesent Tur Mole Ghapel Street Praha Yorkshire Hodile Street Abbotsford Ised National Sant

Man Hit By Fast Car In North Adelaide Collision

Thomas Ownsworth a 36 year old railway employee living at Prospect was admitted to Adelaide Hospital after a collision in North Adelaide at 11 30 last night. He was riding a bicycle with a railway employee when a fast moving motor car struck him, throwing him unconscious. The car turned into Gunnell street and into a tramway, but did not stop. The driver is alleged to have accelerated and fled. A cyclist witness could not overtake him. The vehicle's number was not obtained.

Adelaide Thomas Ownsworth Prospect North Adelaide Ownsworth Gunnell Street Ray

Fragmentary river trade note from old London era

A clipped OCR fragment mentions Billingsale London and a murk of fish tonnage around two hundred ten tons. The garbled text hints at a maritime trade or inventory detail but lacks coherent context or dates.

London

Share Market Update Causes Mixed Quotation Shifts

In a fragmented market report the list of stock quotalions shows varied buyer and seller activity across several entities including Mt Lyell, Sulphide Corporation, Broken Hill Gas, and Dunlop Rubber Go. The document records specific bid and ask notes with dates and prices, noting 95,000 lead cattle pulled into weekly extracts and seasonal movements across Amalgamated Zine, North South lines, and local brokers.

I. Ward Ani Be Pam Mt Lyell Ayo Selles Sailer Bros Ken Hnl North Muyer Sulphide Corporation South Linger Zinerootation Salle Cy Tsu Ishoroueh Mart Bayer Broken Hill Gas Adela Dunlop Rubber Go Angas

Walsh and Johannsen Hamettier Suit Against Senator Pearce

A writ by Walsh and Johannsen challenges Senator Pearce as a minister responsible for proceedings before the Deportation Board. The case cites alleged heavy slaminiavs and considers the fiscal liability of Members of Mot Hours.

Tegal Willigers Myssrs Walsh Hohaniven Pearce

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