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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1925
Page
1
The Premier John Gun issued a Christmas greeting to South Australians in 1825 noting peace and goodwill across Britain and its empire. He expressed hope the coming year would bring prosperity for all and urged a British spirit in the festival as the Great War fades and the empire enters a new era.
Port Pirie rang with Christmas joy as thousands thronged the streets, mothers guiding children, shop windows sparkling, and Father Christmas among the crowds. Police reported orderly scenes, balloons and toys delighting youngsters, with a shared spirit of goodwill despite poverty.
In Adelaide the Industrial Court session closed with J J Daly extending Christmas wishes to Deputy President Hewlise and employers’ representative K H Boykett expressing hope for a peaceful, trouble free new year. The retiring judge Minns noted wartime world conditions as a factor behind ongoing industrial strains.
Melbourne crowds push to save holiday resorts as tourism officials forecast record travel. Officials anticipate a peak season with strong demand and infrastructure planning underway to accommodate visitors.
London experiences first hints of winter with spark ling frost as heavy rain fades. A white Christmas unlikely in the south though heavy snow is reported in Devon West Midlands Derbyshire and Westmoreland. A 69 mile per hour gale disrupts telegraph lines and services to France and Spain. Accidents mount from falling walls chimneys and roofs as Britons seek cheer in new bordilions.
American Prosperity reports a buoyant Christmas season with unprecedented consumer spending. Stores on Fifth Avenue and major outfits nationwide note high demand for luxury gifts and generous purchases, reflecting a broad surge in holiday commerce. The feature highlights widespread optimism and brisk retail activity across the country.
Prime Minister to appoint a minister to attend a February 4 conference on roads. Federal government proposes a national policy for road construction and maintenance with £20,000,000 to be spent over 19 years funded by motor taxes. Premier Gurin may attend in Melbourne and North-South Highway plans loom.
MADRID Wednesday reports the 500000 prize in a popular Spanish lottery to be divided among banana sellers chestnut vendors and local repairers living in Madrid. Avimmers contributed small pence yet many participate for a chance at a large sum. newspapers publish life histories of the winners as the drawing nears.
Promoters of Friendship urge faster cross Channel service with seaplanes linking the north and south of Ireland. In Dublin Bardonnell, they call on railway firms to accelerate public sea flight across the Irish Channel and welcome trans Atlantic flight plans by Irish Army aviators.
Alfred A. Stump, 66, longtime Adelaide photographer and photographic artist, died at his Milclam residence this morning after an illness. Born in Hobart, he moved to Adelaide over 60 years ago. He served as a steward of the South Australian Jockey Club and the Adelaide Racing Club for nearly four decades, owning several horses though not notably successful.
A man sleeping on the sand near Sorrente Beach was awakened by police after a pistol was found in his pocket. He was taken into custody in Melbourne on a murder charge linked to the death of Mrs. Haechel Gurrell in St Kilda on December 15.
A report in the Japanese language Hochishi newspaper states Yap, a small island in the Caroline group, was swept by a tidal wave and devastated. Confirmation from other sources is lacking. All houses reportedly destroyed. population several thousand. Nearby islands may have suffered similar damage.
Today's market quotations show prices for dairy meat and poultry items. Prices span Buller dairy products bacon ham and local factory lines, with live poultry including masters geese ducks and turkeys listed by weight and grade. Northern commodities include onions and related produce in rail consignments.
The Executive Council today condemned the murder of Patrick Kelley at Copley on September 20. John Gladies Stewart was sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor after the jury brought in a strong mercy recommendation.
ADVLAIDE, Thursday. Under the probationary system to release prisoners past the criminal code changes. About 40 prisoners chose probation. terms require reporting to probation officer within 48 hours of arrival and avoiding associations with criminals or disreputable women. They must live peacefully in the community and may be returned to prison if conditions are breached.
A Reuters report from Wednesday notes Wembley’s future remains undecided but suggests inquiries from American authorities center on preserving the site and pursuing a broader Anglo American plan. A proposed company would form part of the envisioned international mission.
Advices from the Australian Metal Exchange report London Metal Exchange quotations for December 24 in spot and futures. Prices list electrolytic zinc and copper bars, standard and cash terms, with small rises and unchanged rates noted across several contracts.
Ideal weather prevailed in Port Pirie yesterday with sunny conditions and cool easterly winds. The maximum temperature reached 83 degrees as meteorologists forecast fine weather for the weekend.
A government proclamation revokes an August 21 action declaring disorder in industry. The notice notes widespread disruption at Wall Steel and similar concerns, citing bonus distributions and a surge of travelers returning for holiday time.
The New York Times reports that all obstacles to U S participation in the League minority disarmament talks appear removed when Minister to Switzerland Gibson will represent the United States at Geneva in February. President Coolidge and Senators Borah Lennon and Moses push toward a judicial decision.
In a bleak scene across Austria, 90,000 newly unemployed push shops toward empty shelves. Business failures rise as Christians hope Vauna rescue. Intense cold underscores despair among shopkeepers whose windows show cheap goods but few essentials. Only instalment sellers stay buoyant.
Post office services are closed today with no mail delivery or pillar clearance. Boxing Day hours start at 9 am for all business classes, mail reception and dispatch as usual, and later opening for stamps and telegraph business.
Sir Frank Heath secretary of the British Department of Scientific and Industrial Nascare lauds waste analysis and scientific methods after touring industries in South Australia and Western Australia. He notes perfumes and essences firms and Port Pling iron and steel forks as scientifically managed and successful. He warns other industries still lag in practical science but sees hope for better science industry integration in Australia.
Pupils of Miss Murial Day AMLGA presented a punctual concert at the Gentral Mission Mall in the evening. A large audience enjoyed the program with Miss Day delivering an uplifting item and a notable finale. The event featured numerous solos and duets by pupils and helpers including Price, Pearl Palmor, and Voyal, with Miss Day and Mr Wilkinson guiding the program.
The forest ranger reports the Rubicon fire near Rubi Ea Valley State Forest is in a satisfactory position and under control as of Thursday in Metbourne. The statement notes steady progress and no immediate threat to nearby communities or infrastructure.
A Dublin dispatch quotes Sir James Grale urging gratitude for divine mercy amid lingering gloom. He reflects on Ireland’s agony of past years and looks forward to Christmas as a birth of a new spirit of goodness for Ulster and all Ireland.
The Melbourne coroner at Sale reports the death of John Walham Drew was caused by asphyxia due to an object lodged in his throat. Found October 92 at Stratford, there was no foul play suspected. he was 25 years old.
Sir Alexander Peacock, the State Treasurer, announced he would not accept the advice of political and personal friends to visit Britain during the recess. He stated that fulfilling his duties as State Finance Minister required him to remain at Wilms stope and Ju Vintoria.
The yacht Capella, under crew Synney, ran aground on the rocks at North Head in heavy seas yesterday. It has been abandoned as salvage is impossible and locals expect the hull to soon break apart.
In loving memory of dear daughter and sister who died on Christmas Day 2019 after much suffering. The bereaved family signed by Mrs. and Mr. T.J. T. and Ivy.
Donald a 41 year old fireman from the steamer Port Macquarie nearly drowned after slipping from the gangway into Port Pirie Harbor. Rescued by a customs seaman and hauled to safety, he regained consciousness briefly aboard the vessel but died minutes later. He was married and from Glasgow, having joined Port Macquarie days earlier.
Holiday cricket at Memorial Ground features two combined Port Pirie and Centra Crinket teams meeting Pelowle eleven and a Central Association side. Senior association selects Port Augusta side on Monday with Burties MHelel leading a 9.38 oclock departure. Crystal Brook match noted with listed Port Pirie players including Mura Scott Gillespie Munro Kearns Dowds Chamberlain Ata Owoogh Combe Honeybone.
Tomorrow at 2 o clock a cricket match will be played between Buffalo Luge branches Salo mentown and No 19. Four challenge mates will be part of the contest with teams to be chosen nearby.
Tomorrow afternoon teams representing Pirie Association and General Evolution will meet on No 2 wicket at Memorial Oval. Central side to be picked from M. McLean W. Leane J. Walker Lur K. Spain M. Spain G. Kearns G. Piskhayer G. O'Loughlin J. Neagle J. O'Callaghan J. Tolzgan M. Sandery Pratt to Baverstock.
In Adelaide Police Court Hanson was remanded after being arrested at Port Pirie on a gray warrant for alleged grievous bodily harm. He was guided to Victoria in the company of Slekerdick of Geelong who produced an original warrant for his arrest. The case concerns injuries alleged at Glorys Mevion near Beech Forest on November 7.
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