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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
1
Broken Hill faces dwindling water stocks with the supply预计 lasting only until early March. Authorities urge savings with possible garden watering ban. mines and town residents urged to curb usage as daily delivery nears 2 million gallons, risking further restrictions after February.
A case heard in Adelaide today involved alleged conspiracy to perform an illegal operation. The defendants William Well a clerk of Adelaide Ethel Maud Gook of Clarence Gardens and John Brown widow of Glarnes Park faced charges as the court adjourned proceedings for further hearing with bail set at a similar amount.
Fragmentary note reports a judicial decision in Sydney involving Walsh and Jotannen names, with unclear timing and wording. No clear entities or facts beyond a postponed judgment mentioned in this OCR snippet.
A Brisbane feature notes a rat catcher earns more than a two chop, highlighting a salary of £900 per year for a sheep officer and unusual Apparent roles in the Fiducation Department.
Steamers Nalpa Koorska and Kotraka were berthed as the Adelaide Steamship Company faces a labor dispute with Waterside Workers Federation. Nalpa heads listed voyages to Linsala Tumis Arno Auguste Wallaroo while Kotraka carries 300 tons general cargo toward Port Victoria Calgowan Port Broughon and Port Hughes. A Melbourne settlement was reportedly discussed but confirmation awaited.
Officials announced the decision to delay enforcement of the 4-Hour Week Act until Monday January 4 to give manufacturers time to reorganize and adjust their operations. Critics warn the change could still trigger widespread layoffs in commerce and industry.
Thursday the Hoins Assembly met in the afternoon with Speaker Melnnes presiding amid a political shift. Sir Henry Barwell Adegaine announces his resignation as a member of the Chamber. Th. Laffer will temporarily lead the opposition.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to Lang Government, Sydney city, Waterloo Municipality, and a Nationalist party context. The passage appears garbled with names and actions unclear, mentioning absorption attempts, leaders, and alleged political manipulation without coherent facts or outcomes.
Police court proceedings allege that Clarence Spence Williams Patrick Lynch and Alfred Ewart organized a strike on November 26 to compel Muller and Muller to dismiss two workers. The defence challenged the information but the magistrate allowed a broader strike interpretation. Proceedings noted jurisdiction doubt and Industrial Court as proper forum.
Wharf workers unloading the steamer Kekerang 1t at Smyeliers wharf reported a smouldering bagged coal in hold No. d. The fire, detected soon after arrival, caused temporary double pay as crew battled the blaze while water was kept on the cargo during unloading.
In Mirriewa residents face raids by an armed bushranger who has terrorised settlers by burning stores. Police pursued and finally captured the man near Gave after a struggle, ending his flight and leading to his arrest. The report notes the suspect’s condition and background as it details the capture.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe remarks about a murderer named Patrick Kelly and a man named Stewart under sentence of death. Cabinet consideration and officials named Adasedarsils appear in garbled form, with unclear identities and context.
In Sydney a Maitland district butcher Joseph Gally was driving with his family when his car crashed through a fridge and fell into a reach. Gally was killed and his wife and four children were injured, not seriously, but in shock.
Victoria politics report from WELBOURNE shows Alexander Peagork asking members to protect people's rights amid a Legislative Assembly debate. The assembly discussed the government’s policy and its timetable with MPs disagreeing on an amendment named by Teaister. The vote tally ended with 8 to 28 in favor of the amendment.
Fort Pirie experienced another heat wave yesterday with temperatures hitting a maximum of 103 degrees. Variable winds are forecast to accompany rising temperatures.
Special Christmas services will be held at Methodist, Congregational and Baptist churches on Sunday with ministers delivering sermons on the festive season. The Highgate National church address by Rev Glifford Jones will feature, along with carols and singing.
Police arrested two extreme Nationalists Roldort and Lureng, exposing a failed assassination plot linked to former German minister Herr Stresemann. The plan reportedly included disguises and a major weapon, with a location tied to an airplane fight and Locarno-era diplomacy referenced in London months earlier.
Lord Ston Tavon, governor-general, landed at Geelong by air from Loolanmundra after a 40 mile segment in 34 hours. He praised Australia’s advantages for commercial aviation and distributed prizes at Geelong College speech.
Five young men created a disturbance at the corner of South and Avis Roads Edwaristown. They discharged shotguns at a valuable property and pointed a loaded gun at a woman who remonstrated with them. Four were brought before the Magistrates court and fined £5 with 13s 4d costs each. the fifth man was fined for drunkenness on Monday. Defendants were Thomas Donoghue Arnod Twining Victor Hoy Rogers and Allen Gordon. All pleaded guilty.
Mr Harvey Dodd, a manganese ore authority, returned to Port Augusta after inspecting deposits at Pernatty La Boot near Woocalla. He reported 40 claims in the area containing chemical manganese ore and noted rising demand with wireless broadcasting expansion. He planned to visit Iron Knob next to inspect more deposits and then travel to Adelaide at month’s end.
William Murphy an 18 year old pastry cook of Praston was remanded for sentence after conviction on a charge of shooting his sweetheart Miss Taylor with intent. The girl escaped serious injury.
The Hobart News explains that from next Wednesday the paper will publish only on weekdays, with Saturday issues to resume later if feasible. It cites low Tasmanian demand and rising production costs as main reasons for halting the daily edition while continuing other issues as possible.
The Executive Council reduced the death sentence of Walter Janes Forbes to life with hard labor. Forbes was found guilty in the Criminal Court of murdering his infant son at Cowandilla on September 4. The jury added a strong recommendation to mercy.
The Commonwealth Government starts aeroplane carrier construction at Cockatoo Island Dockyard. The project will employ 900 men for 42 months, boosting local industry and shipbuilding capacity.
A Cyclist crashes under a bus after a crowd gathers on Alexander Street near Memorial Park. Onlookers snap photos and share opinions as Constable Olsen notes details. A second rider narrowly avoids injury when a childlike wheel buckles under a perambulator.
Ernest Linke aged 10 of Halbury near Mount Lofty died in the Adelaide hospital from shotgun wounds to the neck and shoulder. Report says he may have been returning from school when a younger brother, six, picked up a gun left on the ground and it discharged. The injury occurred as the father was away getting a drink.
Eleven heiresses recently visited Europe on a tour that cost their parents £1000, reflecting the era's emphasis on an elaborate finishing education for the wealthy.
Citizens argue that first offence fines for drunkenness are too heavy and that police should exercise discretion. Mr. Candon supports considering circumstances, noting some policemen arrest those under influence even when no trouble is caused. He warns the duty is public protection, not punitive arrest for minor intoxication.
London report from Lewes Assizes describes the Morriss case involving a 20 year old wife charged on a joint count with conspiring to procure a 15 year old girl for an unlawful purpose. The trial paused when the defendant fainted in dock. she was removed, and the case concluded without her testimony. Counsel indicated she would not be called, and the judge warned the summing up could extend to tomorrow.
Commercial listing of produce prices per pound and per dozen from A. W. Sandford India. Items include butter, eggs, ducks, hens, mutton, potatoes, onions, and factory cured meats with varied price ranges and weights. Contains numerous readable OCR errors.
The report lists yesterday’s share quotations including Wy 1 Mt Lyell 23/6 buyer and 26/7 seller, Electrolytic Zinc 82/9 buyers and 4/9 buyer, North Sulphide 18/9 buyer and 19/2 seller, and Adelaide Steamship 22/6 seller. It cites Amalgamated Zinc 2 Block 14 7/1 buyer, Broken Hill Zinc 26/6 buyer 26/7 seller, with various other firm bids and sales including Mount Isa and Fertilizers.
A two year old Wing horse on Thursday Island earns praise for striking at snakes from the front with both front feet after approaching carefully. In one month on the island he reportedly killed five large snakes. At the Paris Zoological Society luncheon, whale steak seaweed jelly and shark tins were served.
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