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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1925

Page

2

Shipping fragment on wharfs and anchorage at Port Macquarie

Fragmentary shipping notice lists vessels and wharfs including Bailie Wharf Oakworth and Queens Wharf, with anchorage details near Port Macquarie. Names such as Glan MacNaughton Chay Ogilvy Hadeane Maristull Stockwell appear in the readable text alongside several wharf locations and maritime terms.

Hvagoveny Arsine al Fantties Hky Maru Bailie Wharf Port Macquarie Queens Wharf Oakworth Smellers Wharf

War disrupted harbor ferry operations and naval activity

In a tense harbor scene ships and ferries face delays as military movements and weather hamper routine duties. Officials report increased security, but local services continue amid ongoing tensions and planned drills in coming days.

Adelaide Steam Tug Co. Sail Date for Melcebee to Whyalla

Adelaide Steam Tug Co announces Steam Tug Melcebee sails for Whyalla at 7 am on a Tuesday a Parr noted date December 28. Perishable goods and small Nara of general cargo received the day before sailing except December 28 at 7 am.

Melcebee Whyalla Hitursdis Peturtis Wiebe Dremmien Rasargu Alow Ata

Scotch College Mitcham South Australia Prospectus

Prospectus for Scotch College Mitcham outlining boarding and day schooling for boys. Location near Adelaide foothills with open-air sleeping accommodation, sports facilities, and proximity to the University of Adelaide. Describes three senior courses and two main streams with senior leaving honors and contact details for the headmaster and secretary.

Hoatmasiir N. MG Ddratton Pip University of Meltoniine Adelie Arenjent Coun University of Adelaide Senor Boyehere Ferm Petura Muindes Prospectus Aml Feu Secrtary D. C. Paton F.F.J.A

Bookmaker's Romance sparks divorce suit in Sydney Melbourne figureheads linked

The fragment sketches Melbourne gamblers and societal players amid a pending divorce suit. It names Barney and Sam, sons of a pawnbroker on Swanson Street, and details early gloss of a rising betting duo's public persona. It notes Charles Clifford and Clark stock interests and funeral notices, portraying a tangled web of local figures and fading fame.

Harvey Big Sydney Melburne Barney Ghrd Lane Victtim’ Pawnsroker Swanson Street Melbourne Bulitke Sitet Wes Barney Jd Sam Thei Allens Toni Lin Ie Burney Oscar Ashe Barney Jake Mo Clark Charles Clifford Clark Symmits Brs.y Undertakers Kinbaimers Alex Widee-Street Solaniantown

FATHERS ASSOCIATION MEETING CALLED FOR DEPARTURE OF LATE COMRADE

A notice invites members of the Fathers Association to gather at the residence of the late Comrade de 1. GLIPFONE to escort his remains to Port Pirie Cemetery at 4 pm today. The piece recounts Melbourne society figures Flo Glaney and Mrs Allen, noting beauty, social influence, and a tale of marriage and intrigue linking Flo Glaney to Her Majesty's Motel and a sequence of marriages and disguises in colonial Victoria.

Allen Melbourne Flo Slaney Flo Glaney Swanson Street Vershojy Miss Glaney Qough Warvey Wall War Hallidays Victoria New Fea Wales Allens Neebodd Baron de Riviere

The Christmas Spirit in Art and Society Explored

In a reflective piece by Trev Al G Stevens, the essay argues that art and literature reveal life’s harsh truths through imagination while preserving nobility of mind. It discusses how music beauty and poetry shape perception, the role of atmosphere in meaning, and the impulse of joy and charity within modern culture and Christmas tradition.

Trev AL G. Stevens M.A Gainter

Benalla Trouble Delays Fremantle Court Fines Crewman

At Fremantle the master of the P and O Cape liner Benalla pressed a charge against four seamen named Brown for assaulting the chief officer. Brown faced the court and was fined five pounds or fourteen days in prison. The vessel waited as crew urged paying the fine to continue voyage, but the captain objected provoking a delay. The Benalla sailed that evening with Brown left ashore, showing crew trouble subsided and captain’s will prevailed.

Fremantle Benalla Brown

Labor NSW picks 35 Legislative Council candidates

In Sydney a Parliamentary Labor meeting selected 35 candidates for the Legislative Council after an initial ballot eliminated 150 aspirants, including 20 women. Premier J T Lang reportedly secured Governor assent to appoint 25 new council members, giving the government an eight-seat majority.

Sydney Aandigites Jlo Legislative Cowell Tis J.T. Lang Legislative Council

Port Pirie Trotting Club Hosts Eight Races On Saturday

The Port Pirie and District Trotting Club held its sixth meeting before about 1500 spectators. M. and J. Stark’s stable secured its third win in the Le Lievre Cup, which now stays with them. Mare Blight failed to start after a fractious attempt in the Maidens, while Marvin Lass won the first division with Crystal Hook and Bay Sand second, and Welcome Wilkes beat Public Talk in a photo finish in the other major pacing event.

Port Pirie M. and 3 Stark Ff. Fitzgerald M.P Beasis Hig Club Mtark Seco Marvin Lass Wilkes— Grainger J.T Moftrichter Ser Hoffrichter HAY Sand H. F. Weteh Bam Yus Matthews Ulmersturte Wilkes Sandy Norn Glen Daly Jal Hoek Bay Sand T Ueield Crystal Hook A. J. Homtrtehity Murer Sie Bill Gratton Jack Ato Blue Trane Caphliy Welcome Wilkes Priule Talk Blue True Wincone

Royalties From Coal and the Northumberland Inquiry

Royals in coal royalties amounted to £73,451 for the year ended September with £25,881 after deducting mineral rights and taxes. The Duke of Northumberland defended underground coal across banks, comparing the situation to speculating in shares and buildings. Discussion covered tax, value, and public service influence, amid cross-examinations by Sir Herbert Samuel. The commission, chaired by Lord Sankey, weighed the broader impact on mineral owners and community welfare.

Lke Northumberland Pni Sheron Sankey St Cumaislee Tay Lees Jiesit Herbert Samuel Yan Hayes Duke of Northumberland

Mr Walsh Resting in Canberra Amid Seaside Talks

The report describes Mr Walsh concluding a rest at the Palatini Hotel in Canberra. He arrived on Thursday amid a tense situation with sewer workers and a possible tribunal decision. He avoided other hotel guests, while Mr Namsbottom, director of lighthouses, toured Parliament and urged revival of a Seamen's Union request. Walsh offered no commitments and left for Sydney on Saturday.

Melbourne Saturdas Tou Walsh Tuthiys Palatini Canberra Amnion X. Ag Walsh Sydney

Heat Wave and Fires Roil Sydney Suburbs

Sydney endured a scorching day as temperatures neared 104 degrees and over 100 bush fires flared in the suburbs. Residents faced widespread smoke and sagging safety as scrub land burned around Worth Kurd and surrounding towns, with no reported injuries.

Sydney Worth Kurd Egulields

Public Hall Destroyed by Early Morning Fire

Fire destroyed the Putin Hall Tutuing large seating accommodation and cinema apparatus. The 35,000 feet of film stock was damaged and the overall loss is estimated at £8,000. Fire brigades fought the blaze from dawn, with authorities investigating the cause.

Putin

Stayley Soonas Wakes After Serious Operation

Personal note says Mr Stayley Soonas of Symoble Bros is waking satisfactorily after a serious operation. A Grimsby constable made a novel arrest while tracing evidence, noting a car dale style. The motorist was fined 5 for obstructing the highway amid the scene and confused testimony.

Stayley Soonas Symoble Bros Aberdeen Magia Tmtea

Dangerous Dan McGrew in Austral Theatre Show

Austral Special To-night presents Dangerous Dan McGrew a dramatic production praised for scenery and backdrops. Lew Cod stars as Dan McGrew with Barbara Lee Marr as Lou and Theodore Roberts in a leading role, featuring a humorous subplot and a famous cast. The theatre emphasizes cool venue conditions and an anticipated large audience amid reports on public health improvements and hygiene.

Percy Marmont Barbara LA Marr Lew Cody Mae Busch Dan McGrew Sevenge Dan Mugrewy Webern Dan Medrew Aupiral Lontsit Barbara Lee Marr Lou Unt Danger Dan McGrey Lew Cod Theodore Roberts Viola Gana Cyril Grind- Wick Plete Theodora Roberts Force Austral Theatre

Good Habits Turn Bad In This Writer's View Of Jones

A correspondent argues that strict order and routine, exemplified by a fellow named Jones, stifles imagination and soul. The piece contrasts Jones’s efficiency with his rigid mindset, noting his unchanged salary and his habit of defending uniformity over creativity.

French Crisis Plan Proposal Reveals Industrial Turnover Debate

A draft plan proposes that industry leaders negotiate a fresh solution to a French crisis. It suggests a turnover based levy of about 1,000,000 francs with a potential 83 million overall, funded by industrialists and tied to domestic and foreign changes. M Dormerigue supports the offer, with ministerial discussions in early stages.

E Panis Downer Jer Nora Agit Sbroad M. Dormergue

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