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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1925

Page

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Beer tasting at the British Brewers' Exhibition

A report on beer tasting at the British Brewers' Exhibition in the Saticwitural Hall. About twenty judges sample 682 varieties noting aroma, flavor layers, and the shift from heavy Victorian ales to lighter modern beers while comparing to Elizabethan brews. The tasting head, Mrs Bearman, explains judging steps from aroma to palate.

Fusling Gilbey Hall Slauce Bess Sal Bearman Dene Aphis Anday Elizabett

The Recorder to Publish Friday Morning Christmas Issue

The Recorder will publish Friday morning on Christmas Day. There will be no edition on Saturday Boxing Day. The Recorder will resume Monday December 28 with full coverage of local sports and other news including regional and foreign items.

Riecorder Recorder

Extradition Ordered in Coogee Assault Case

Wellington A Wounesaiy and William Henry Gurls Mashee face extradition on charges tied to a brutal assault. Police say a bloodstained shirt found in possession connects suspects to the crime, while witnesses name Mrs Anne Tumsdt and others linked to the case in Googee.

Wellington A. Wounesaiy William Henry Gurls Mashee Mindies Anne Tumsdt al Googee Bydlies

Round Australia by Car—Sydney Stop Ends Odd Journey

A traveler by car completed a rough crossing from Perth to Sydney with only his 11 year old daughter as companion. They reached Sydney at night amid a large reception. An incident in the House of Commons is blamed on careless workmen affecting the other chamber.

Sydney

Victorian Tax Proposals Cut In Half By Council Bill

The Legislative Council opposed the Government and altered a new Taxation Bill reducing rate increases to half a penny on personal exertion and one penny on property. The measure now aims for £449,000 extra revenue instead of £285,000 and passes the Assembly amid Labor opposition.

Melbourne Wellnesytarter Legislative Council Jali Osite Gomei Euistey Feeidele Aiit Ater

Christmas Weather Remains Mild for Coastal Port Pirie

Forecasters predict moderate temperatures for Christmas with ideal conditions reported yesterday in Port Pirie. The city saw a high of 83 degrees as residents enjoyed pleasant weather.

Port Pirie

Drowned man found in Brisbane river crowding near Oxley Creek

A drowning incident occurred in Brisbane near Oxley Creek when John Flynn, 46, a single man described as a capable worker, was found in the river with his head and neck submerged. Details on the circumstances remain unclear as investigators examine the scene.

Briebane John Flynn Oxley Creek Flynnn Tissine Trois Vou

Luxton Orphans Fund Quarters Presented For Year

Illness of Mr W F J McGann halts public distribution as Luxton Orphans Fund prepares annual financial statement. President reports funds totaling 3.4387 pounds have been allocated through Public Trustees W Weighlin for administration.

Adelaide W. F J. McGann Luxton Orphans’ Fund Tecomber Uuis W. Weighlin Public Trustes

Turco Soviet Treaty Draws Western States Reaction

A Constantinople report notes the Governor General’s remarks on the Turco Soviet pact. He suggests the agreement is not presented as final and may respond to recent security concerns affecting Western and Oriental state relations.

Reuter Cnmmagat Iential Lesgut Mosul

Pope Pius Aushchian's Holy Year Demands Reported

A report notes the Pope faced heavy duties during the Holy Year, receiving 750000 pilgrims and distributing 160000 moly year roddals. He wore 3000 hirablas and preached 1080 sermons, with American donations exceeding 1,000,000 in Holy Year contributions.

Pope

Railway collision injures many in Australian express crash

A Greek translated prompt appears garbled. unable to extract coherent facts.

State Forest Fire Destroys Sawmill Settlement

A fire in the Rubicon State Forest near Melbourne damaged or destroyed a sawmill settlement and two wards. The blaze reportedly consumed timber valued around 10 000 dollars. Complications arose as residents and workers seek compensation from the State Electricity Commission amid ongoing investigations.

Melbourne Rubicon State Electricity Commission

Yuday's Wiles to Tre Wholesafe Out Hid Vegetable Markets

Adelaide market report lists prices for apples oranges tomatoes cauliflower and peas with grades and units. Metal market quotes from London include copper lead and silver with spot forward and shipment details for December.

Adelaide Tilmiln Weunesday Awwardine Sijmient Murtal Wopper Pleetras Iyne Shipmel Westmal Palla Spolter Luise Ndard Urey Loy Iver Standard East Tne

Fatal Balcony Fall In Sydney Leaves Prominent Auctioneer Dead

A Sydney report states 30 year old Liat Prank Fiyun, a noted auctioneer, fell from a balcony at a local hall in Nat town this morning. He sustained a fractured skull and died about three hours later.

Sydney Liat Feltrom Ie Waluony Nat Town

Tragic rail crash claims 12 year old in Sydney area

A boy aged 12 identified as Poter Farquharsen was struck by a train at Nubber railway station in Sydney. He died from injuries sustained in the collision while a Goolamundéa message notes the event and prior birth details.

Sydney Uist Farquharsen Nubber Shalion

Melbourne Holiday Draws Huge Crowds

Melbourne crowds depart for holidays as the Tourist Bureau reports a record surge in travelers leaving the city.

Melbourne Mulbourne Tourist Bureau

Detectives Probe Meany Tacke Sighting in Melbourne

Melbourne detectives pursue a sighting report of Meany Tacke linked to the murder case of Mrs. Rachel Cornell. Investigators left Iadey for Surrento to verify the lead.

Melbourne Iadey Surrento Meany Tacke Rachel Cornell

MR Chamberlain in Italy Interviews with Foreign Leaders

Mil hails abroad for talks as reports claim he will meet Turkish representatives and other foreign politicians in Rapalis during the trip. The newspapers emphasize the purpose as interviews and diplomacy rather than a formal conference.

Beul San Req Nuesdw Mir Austen Ghamly Mil Rapalis

Chinese pirates seize ship off Hong Kong in December raid

On December 18 a Chinese pirate group in disguise raided the China Enquire Company steamer Tunehow 200 miles south of Wie Mee Wei. They shot the captain, looted the vessel, and held officers and passengers. The attackers anchored aboard and threatened to shoot all if interfered. the ship eventually reached Lee birales Bigs Bay with most foreigners unharmed but all aboard severely strained.

Hong Kong China Enuire Company Hhe Hoye Ctiu Chain Lee Birales Bigs Bay Fle Te Sleumer Gmoli

Unreadable OCR Note Sparks Brief Local Record

Fragmentary text hints at a quirky note about unusual items or terms. Readable names and concrete facts are absent, leaving only a vague sense of a small, unsettled archival entry in a historical page.

Railway revenue rises as motor transport expands in Australia

Australian railway revenue allegedly grows over four years despite motorisation. Regions cited include New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania with freight tonnage and passenger numbers showing increases while some passenger declines are noted. The article argues motor lorries compete with rail and industry pressures spur tax removal calls.

Australia Victor Queensland South Australia F Wester Tusumain New South Wales Victoria Aucotislad Asada Western Australia Taswania Nosanson New Soul Wales St. Queenstint Tasmania Revere Sweenstand Soul Australia Westar Tosming LE Hot

Trouble at Cockatoo Coal Yards Sparks Wage Dispute

Industrial trouble grows at Cockatoo Coal Yards Sydney as workers under a Federal award stage a meeting and vote for stalled wages. Management reportedly concedes a shorter week but pays some men on a 44 hour basis, with losses estimated from 15s to 22s 6d per week for certain employees.

wiewmUers Musunlow

Stolen Yacht Found Wrecked On North Head Rocks

A 20 ton yacht was wrecked on North Head rocks at dgey Harbor. The owners knew nothing of the disappearance until police involvement. Valued at £3000, the vessel carried a fortnight of provisions and was to embark on a Christmas holiday cruise to Pasmants. No lives are confirmed lost as investigators consider motives.

Sydney North Head Dgey Harbor

Amusements note on crowded child event flows

A chaotic scene at a local amusement venue caused by a large number of children arriving in the evening. By 2.20 no space remained for another child in the building as noise and confusion dominated the programme.

Lengilation Gouge Pictures ‘Ltd

Austral Theatre Presents Pula Nesrt and William Pose

Tonight at the Austral Theatre features Pula Nesrt and William Pose in a double bill. The Paramount film The Gharier showcases a dramatic plot and a memorable performance by Miss Newrilve. William Russell offers the drama Before Midnight as the spotlight supporting feature.

Austral Theatre Willian Neer Paramount Newrilve Urougt Martnosa Anterin Spain One William Russell

Nibla and Doris to Appear at Alhambra Theatre

Nibla and Doris, acclaimed eccentric entertainers, arrive in Adelaide by the Ilysses on Friday en route to Sydney. Their act blends lure patter harmony and dating with comedy and song parodies. Their vaudeville performances have won wide approval in Canada America France and Australia and are set to thrill Port Pirie patrons.

S Nibla Doris Alhambra Adelaide Ilysses Sydney Port Pirie Bulan Canada America South Warid France Alk

Parliament Prorogued After Short Session

London reports Parliament prorogued after a brief session. In a speech King George urged peace through Locarno and Irish agreements, expressed hope for world and Ireland peace, and noted Wembley Exhibition and thanks to all who assisted.

London King George Ireland

Lang Maintains Push for Expanded New South Wales Upper House

Sydney reports that Premier J T Lang sought 35 new seats in the Legislative Council while the Governor Sir Buddie De Chair agreed to 25, boosting members to 99. The move, debated from November through December, aimed to secure Labor majority. Governor later signaled reluctance on further expansion.

Sydney J. T Lang Sir Budiey de Chair Goverig Beloyoel Pudley de Qhalg Jalalinge Uye T. Lang Legislative Council Lang Repis Goverane

Frozen to Death Renter in Port Gampe Jung

A Roumanian garrison of 18 soldiers perished in a prolonged snowstorm at Port Gampe Jung after approaches were blocked and fuel ran out. The tragedy highlights the harsh winter conditions and the casualties suffered.

Renter Prague Tusday Port Gampe- Jung

Stefansson Leads Pole Flight Support for National Geographic

On Tuesday Stefansson confirmed the reports of the fight but will not participate in the air journey. He assists with arrangements while George Wilkins, second in command of the Stefansson expeditions in 1913 and 1918, will pilot the Charles plane. The expedition is backed by the National Geographic Society.

New York Stefansson Jclmewil Pood George Wilkins Secont Ue Buoamg National Geographic Society

South Australian Telephone Directory Published After Long Effort

A worker gathered 40 000 copies of the South Australian telephone directory and transported the printed pages from Adelaide to Quorn 288 miles away. The massive volume weighs about 44 tons 19 cwt with 39 760 lines per book and 414 ounces per hook. Only five lines erred in 49 760, a tiny error rate. Copies of the October issue were distributed. subscribers missing copies are asked to notify the Department.

Adelaide Quorn Hectory Anes Mason Post and Telegraph Mazon Directure

Commonwealth Gold Release

Neuter report notes the Bank of England removes all export restrictions on gold. Early liberalization signals shift in Commonwealth financial policy and global gold trade implications.

Elrelus Commomyedith Bank Bank of England

Australian pressure on New South Wales council affair

The report notes officials discuss whether Secretary of State for Colonial Affairs L G Amery knew of moves to influence the Governor over constitutional questions. It states ministers in Queensland had established that Governors must accept ministerial advice on constitutional matters.

Domiilion Omee Reuter London Auskatina Press Association Otter New South Wales Legislative Council Wille L. G. Me Amery Cominion Amory Elf Queensland

Upper House Appointments Completed in Sydney

The Upper House appointments were completed today as Mr. W. R. Jalekson of Broken Hill was sworn in. Ale Dickson flew by aeroplane most of the way from Broken Hill to receive his appointment before the House adjourned.

Sydney Woodlnesday W. R. Jalekson Broken Hill Ale Dickson

White Christmas Hits Midlands as Snow Blocks Rails

Heavy snow blankets the Midlands and North with as much as six feet in places. Railways are blocked in Westmorland and snow-cutters are deployed. Farmers in Wales search mountains for missing stock amid disrupted coal transport from Cannock Chase.

Association London Midlands Westmoreland Wales Cannock Chase

Prohibition Enforcement Defeated by House Vote

The House of Representatives rejected an Appropriation Bill amendment by 139 to 47. The measure would have barred spending of 250000 dollars for buying a landmark as evidence in prohibition enforcement costs.

Isfourer Washington House of Representatives

Detroit Aviation Society backs polar exploration project

A staged aeroplane flight aims to explore uncharted polar regions. Backing comes from the Detroit Aviation Society led by chief engineer William Mayo and president Mrs Henry Ford, while Automobile Manufacturing Company officials deny Mr Ford’s personal involvement.

Skeuter Detroit Aviation Society William Mayo Henry Ford Automobile Manufacturing Company Ford

Jebel-Druse Rebellion Peace Talks Move Forward

Reuters reports in Beirut that negotiations progress as General promises amnesty to rebels who surrender. London notes fuel famine and predicts a triumphant rally in Tagus and Tusa, signaling likely favorable developments for the regime.

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