This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 38 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1925
Page
1
The dairying sector shifts toward a stabilization plan after months of debate. The scheme becomes operative January 2 with a public bounty funded at the rate of Lad per pound, potentially reaching several million pounds in total support.
The rink notes show several Saturday results with players Messry Tucker Morris Scolcher and Tapp leading a 28 point win over Snowball Eimpson Alford and Bales. Messry Suman Crosser Meas and Hegele 20 defeated Busai Swan case vTunkins and Quin. Mull Davidson Grant Tonkie 44 beat Deas Wood Gunn and Lewis 42. Ye Walks Stinwis 2 defeated Thomas 1h. Fealyerss-a vs Thomas and Stamwix rute. P. Brandt and G. Player defeated. A New Year social on New Year Eve at the green.
A house at Me Toni J. Kitson near George's Center on Port Germein pond was totally destroyed by a fire started by Javad Jubeter. Pirie Fire Brigade saved surrounding structures as the homeowner watched his home burn to a heap of ruins. Friends express sympathy to the Kitson family.
In Adelaide on Tuesday the South Australian Farmers Co-operative Union traded prime cockerels at a record 10/ per bird. Otter poultry, a noted Adelaide beef shop proprietor, purchased there. Geese sold to 42/, Muscovy ducks to 7/5, and turkeys to 6s in live weight with brisk demand across the sale.
A tragic explosion this afternoon near Murangerall disrupts Peters the proprietor and injures his daughter during a cordial-making session. Reports list numerous local figures and attendees, with a Chemical Bill-It cited as part of the unfolding inquiry.
A tangled tale from New York reaches London as actor Quiolgh Valentinu plans to wed Miss Gisius Cooper while already married. Reports say his first wife Jean Aches Valenling became an alien, a second wife Winnie Winifred Auinot actress and dancer, both divorced or separated. Public notices claim a divorce was sought, with later rumors of infidelity and a London attack on Winifred. Glimpses of Valentinu’s marriages, a Brixton-based Buckmaster, and Miss Glitys Cooper highlight a life in stage and scandal as Christmas 1905 looms.
An unclear OCR fragment describes Gulf Tug Service and Adelaide Steam Dog delays with ships leaving at 7 and 10 o clock, a late arrival back at Barrier Wharf, and mentions Port Pirie and forwarding tasks. It references accommodation needs and local parcels, with scattered phrases about Peter, Monstuie counties, and a Christmas expansion note.
An alleged manipulation scandal shakes rubber and oil material prices as Britain’s government faces inquiries. The House of Commons investigates claims of price fixing while officials dispute charges linked to a Tennessee representative and a $900 million fee. The United States and Europe are cited in the broader context of rising rubber costs.
The case names Amylia Henderson and Fane Stowe charged with murder of an infant linked to Novensbut 11. Harold Purves and Duria Henderson also cited in a related offense. Detective Dunn notes prior custody. remand set for seven days.
Sydney informants report a libel lawsuit linked to Smiths Weekly claiming 5000 pounds for a published libel. The suit names Henry Woods accountant and other defendants tied to P. W. Spangs Company. The case centers on alleged conspiracy and blackmail connected to the rival publication Switchs Weekly. Queensland Grass Fires are also noted in brief.
Fires reported across central regions with long burning stretches and widespread smoke. Affected areas include Windan where temperatures jumped to 109 degrees, complicating suppression efforts as officials warn of rapid spread and dangerous conditions. Local crews battle embers amid shifting winds and dry vegetation.
A Fortunate court today sentenced Tuesday James Prasey to six months on a charge of unlawful possession of Rewellery. The defendant claimed years ago he held £7500, but losses were tied to speculation.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Henry Tacke Iglbourne and detectives failing to space or locate him. References to Rachel Currell, Gl Kilda and Ferntrey Gully are garbled, with no coherent dates or locations. The piece lacks verifiable details to confirm events or outcomes.
Walter D Bidgle resigns from the post of secretary to the federal Department at Warne and state. Born in Neyesteie on April 12 1864.
A fragmentary read from The Daily News covers the debut of Wes Landon in a novel feature of The Outlook series. It notes the Hippodrome screening yesterday where critics labeled the canine focus as a novelty with mixed reception. The piece lists breeds like Samoyed Alsui and terrier types, and mentions dog acts, pedestined handlers, and the public fascination with pedigree dogs seen on the big screen.
New South Wales defeated South Australia by an innings and 99 runs in a Sheffield Shield match resumed in bright conditions. Richardson top scored with 61, and Rundell added a solid 43 as NSW pressed home advantage after dismissing SA for 171.
South Australia bowling figures and batsmen out during the Pies innings are listed with dismissals and scores. Notable entries include Ryiill and D. Bellebard dismissed by Malley, Uregors, and Gul, while Grimmett and Richardson figure among the wicket takers. The summary records totals, bowlers, and individual scores across the innings and second innings.
A December afternoon in London saw athletes and civilians testing elastic leg devices that help walking and running. Inventor claims the aid accelerates locomotion and saves energy, potentially aiding postmen, messengers, and race participants. Observers note faster pace and reduced breathlessness, with mixed excitement about adoption by police and workers.
A fragmentary text describes selling items at an hour, noting watches that can run for weeks without maintenance would be of special value to the "Terk" while mentioning other timepieces and a sense of urgent exchange.
Premier attends three ceremonies marking the Bakewell Bridge opening in Adelaide. The reinforced concrete span, 204 feet long, cost about £1194 thousand with £59,900 from the Tramways Trust and £25,000 from Government. It promises a yearly saving of 46,523 car miles and relieves delays from rail and tram routes through King William Street and West Terrace.
Commercial Adelaine markets show varied prices for dairy and meat products. Fresh eggs 93d per dozen, cheese 54 to 40d per pound, butter 1/4 to 1/3d per pound, poultry high value with live masters at 8/6 and hens 3/6, geese 7/4 to 10/6, ducks 5/10 to 8 each, turkeys 1/0 to 2/7 per live weight. Meat cuts: factory cured sides 1/35 to 1/ ling, best legal factory cured, and other cuts listed with varied weights and prices.
Metal Exchange reports a firmer tone at Adelaide. London Metal Exchange quotations for December 21 show spot copper up and forward copper and electrolytic products higher. Lead and zinc forward and spot prices edge up while silver forward quotes advance.
Stock exchange quotations received yesterday December 22 by A A Pengoe and Co CG Wari and Co Adelaide list a range of items including Mount Morgan and Sulphide-Gbe portions with buyers and sellers noted. Prices appear with many typographical errors and scattered buyer seller tags across listed entries.
An Atlantic liner captain is approached by a young woman eager to see a whale. The exchange turns comic as she insists seeing a whale is central to her life, while the captain questions the eagerness and seriousness of the request.
In a Commons debate Sir Baldwin outlined British policy on Mosul and Iraq. He warned against interventions that would force costly commitments yet urged a flexible approach to permit stability and League decisions. Commander Kenworthy spoke on Turkish proposals for a demilitarised zone and a security pool around Mosul with Kurdish and Turkish populations.
Laborites left the House in London amid talks of adjournment as Mr Baldwin failed to permit discussion on the tract issue. Four moieties supported adjourning while a further attempt followed, aiming to press the Bre-Tuer to alter the decision. The session then moved toward Deemer 2.
The mail steamer Mooltan reached Fremantle on Tuesday with 448 passengers aboard. Si disembarked here and the ship’s voyage continued toward its next call.
A garbled report notes a silver embargo linked to the museum department. The fragment mentions movement at 45 miles per hour and a 54 foot vessel, with unclear authorities and names.
The Full Court overruled the magistrate and quashed the lower order. Acting Chief Justice Angus Parsons and Justice Napier upheld the appeal, directing that Justice Richards order be set aside and the case re committed to the Magistrate for fresh hearing and disposal.
A large forest fire burns through state forest land near Rubicon Valleys close to Paradist. About a hundred acres of valuable timber have already burned. A nearby settlement was also partly destroyed with residents narrowly escaping, while authorities speculate on the cause and whether commissions’ camps were affected.
The report notes a south westerly breeze throughout the day, yielding a mild atmosphere. Morning warmth prevailed with a maximum temperature near the noon hour, delivering pleasant overall weather.
Sydney reports Maitland residents face ongoing friction as 14-year expired agreements are reviewed. The authorities promise consideration of wheelers’ claims while noting their representatives have been ignored, with talks aimed at better conditions resuming.
A quirky recipe fragment offers a Loganberry whip and jelly mixtures with gelatin, lemon juice, and stiffly beaten egg whites. It hints at serving in class dishes with candied fruit and a custard, though many words are garbled. The style resembles a midcentury home cook column.
Washington reports a sweeping diploma fraud case alleging a self styled church and medical degrees issued for divine aid and psychological help. Prosecutors say fake credentials harmed patients and tied to a larger network. the accused faces up to two years in prison and a $4000 fine.
A New Zealand press cable reports the Duke of York planned a 1926 visit to New Zealand but the Colonial Office and Heir Commission deny the report as unfounded. The denial leaves the timeline unconfirmed.
The Commonwealth Arbitration Court in Melbourne ruled today that about 19,000 Victorian Railways Department workers receive a 9% wage rise from 14/5 and a £300 yearly limit on interim increases. The decision, effective December 1, may adjust again February 1, 1986, due to living-cost changes. The Victorian branch of the union criticized the ruling as insufficient against three years of real wage loss.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions divorce petitions and a judge, with distorted phrases and numbers. Readable elements include references to a divorce matter and judge, but no clear names, dates, or outcomes can be confirmed from the fragment.
Thieves were busy in Sydney and suburbs yesterday. A post at Arnsliffe reports a stolen suitcase valued at £75 and a house ransacked with £100 of goods taken. A vessel bound for Whyalla was delayed, and transport disruptions affected travel from Adelaide toward Whyalla after 7 o'clock that morning.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.