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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
1
A severe thunderstorm battered Port Kembla last night causing major damage. Rainfall filled streets and cellars, with water depths up to four to six feet flooding cottages and wounding the electric light supply. Local workers at Electrolytic Refining Smelters Cottage area faced rising waters as drains failed and floodwaters backed up into homes.
A Sydney police report alleges discrepancies in a dental examination dossier. The government investigator notes the student name appears altered and questions the authenticity of the examination paper compared with the genuine version. The case path includes a government appointee, Detective Tritskett, and ongoing scrutiny by the Dental Board.
Sydney coroner hears mother Ane Wy Bull describe hearing screams from the river as children played near deep water on Boxlus Day. Coroner records verdict of accidental deaths and warns parents to keep tender aged children away from dangerous water without supervision.
Australian Metal Exchange reports London Metal Exchange December 29 quotations with mixed moves across metals. Lead forward and tin spot prices show notable shifts while zinc and silver show smaller changes. copper and aluminum display stable to modest adjustments. figures include cash, forward and three month terms with volume notes and price symbols.
Charles Tanner, 10, of Fremantle, drowned near Mandurah while attempting to swim across the river with a camping party. His body was not recovered for an hour as rescuers searched without success.
Adelaide jury hears Ivis Wakeveld a young man from Yors Plays Woodsille charged with disying action after threatening a woman in Victoria Square on December twenty second. He pleaded guilty and was bound over for fifteen months while residing with a petitioning order. Evidence showed he shot himself after a dispute over love, crying Let me die nobody loves me as bystanders found him bleeding.
A 22 year old woman Florenes Dewseker died after a Tuesday night shooting at a Perth boarding house. Witness Mrs. Gunning says the dead woman had urged a fellow guest to fetch a revolver to shoot himself during a pantomime of hotel life. A man in the next room heard the deceased arguing with a man who spoke poorly English.
London dispatch reports that authorities warned all officers after a leaflet deemed insulting to the army circulated among troops across Britain. The issue is tied to a copy of a Communist leaflet distributed to servicemen, with the military demanding the notice be circulated to all ranks.
In the mammoth Sheffield Shield clash at Melbourne, New South Wales reached 705 all out in reply to Victoria’s 63 and 466. A pivotal 9th wicket partnership between Kelleway and Oldfield pushed NSW from 177 to 705 as leg spinner Blackie and Hartop fell victims. Victoria’s attack contained Gregory and Kelleway earlier, while Oldfield later added to NSW’s total with support from Bellary. Attendance stood around 12,6XX with gate receipts near £490 as the day concluded at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Local Italian Australian Accoulation held a meeting at St Marks Hall to unite boxing efforts and honor leaders. Officials included General President Rev A Iilian and Treasurer Mr A Brustelin, with 4435 members reported and a planned session at 6.3 pm in January.
Fragmentary historic report recalls the perilous condition of the St Sepulchre Holborn Viaduct tower. A chilling tale links a former noble figure to a chancery suit and a climactic leap from the battlements amid a landscape of legal and personal strife.
The 1926 Australia Tests selection list names South Australian Ay SCallins and Vic players Ponsford Oldfield, Me Gregory, M Taylor among others with Tyder and Collins among key selectors. The board will finalize Rial selections by January 20 after trials.
Police say a manhunt continues in connection with the reported disappearance of Jay Giollee and Elvi Lian from Sydney. A body linked to the case is found in the coagulated sand by the Berin River, raising questions about a broader feud and the murder allegation against Loy Hamed Toto.
A Deseml 20 mandate appoints Hsush Sh Ying Pyercier and another mandate outlines rules for the provisional government functions. It states Leceldrth Ute Cabinet shall be responsible for reforms aligned with the people’s wishes and faithful to the Republican regime’s consolidation.
At Maroubra Speedway two men died in a crash when a party driven by Lee J. Salmon director of Susaon Motors Ltd left the road at speed of about 29 miles an hour. The car wrecked and Sulman was killed instantly while Albert Vaughan died soon after.
On a Wednesday morning a mine dispute at Hill halted work as managers and workers clashed over safety and scope. About 50 surface and underground workers were involved before management dismissed three pupils and ordered an immediate halt while authorities sought calm.
Melbourne report notes Hampden tragedy echoes as flogus Robertson arrives by train from Sydney handcuffed between detectives. He is said to have caused trouble on the journey and arrived with a boisterous, over drunken affect. A large crowd gathered in the afternoon watching Robertson's unconcerned reaction.
Alleged housebreakers Harris 21 Lelio Pranch 24 and George Marshall 21 were arrested today for breaking into a Malvern shop. About £2800 worth of dresses and material stolen. over £200 recovered. Tools found at a St Kilda house occupied by two prisoners.
A large deficit is estimated at around 9 billion ounces or about 427 million in French Buden currency. The Ministerial Council agreed on tax proposals. Mr Dormer the Finance Minister is to table them in the Chamber of Deputies.
A wireless intercept reports the steamship Tornado bound for Jamaica from Avonmouth in distress near Land's End. The note cites a hurricane in the area and lists 102 crew and 54 passengers including Lord and Lady Mvermore Sir Archibald and Lady Edmondstone and the Bishop of Tamninea.
Reports say Mussolini and Chamberlain dined at the Hotel Biistol ahead of a Rome meeting with ministers and the conference on disarmament. London notes Turkish press appetite and a Geneva decision affecting Mosul. diplomats push talks toward a London outcome as Italy signals determination.
An unknown man aged about 25 years climbed onto the parapet of the Grafton Bridge in Auckland. After a brief moment he looked down at the cemetery below and leaped to his death. A passerby was queried about the bridge’s highest point but dismissed the remark as a joke.
Goooe Picluras Ltd stages its last show of the year featuring Ted Carlton Dr Carlton and Ruth Clifford in The Storm Brew, plus Ventiloquism, Night Club, and a star cast including Raymond Grimhba Reynolds Beery Basenda. A final program promises thrills and a successful year end wind up.
Railway officials threaten a week increase demand of 3/4 by Perth rail unions. Dissatisfied with the government and commissioner refusals to grant the rise, they call a shopwork meeting for tomorrow morning. A conference in the offices of the Commissioner of Railways follows the postup plug-beolke down.
A garbled OCR passage references snails and athletes with unclear names and actions. It mentions Me P. Brew, a submerged branch, and entering a location described as Tow Setierton. The text appears as a fragmented, nonsensical historical note with no coherent events or identities to confirm a concrete report.
The article discusses a proposed Paterson stabilisation scheme and the government’s stance. It notes opposition from government salaries and industry groups, uncertainties about timing and impact on manufacturers, and the potential effects on workers and the broader economy.
Readable fragments report a Sydney discussion under a stabilization plan with mentions of 125 and January 1, indicating economic measures affecting the state. Names and clear actions limited by text. emphasis on policy context and timing.
Weather note indicates rising temperatures and southeast winds. Forecast mentions a high near 9 degrees with an apparent typographical error mid text. Read as a brief daily climatology update noting warm trend and light southeasterly breeze.
Price list from wholesale markets shows apples cooking 10/ to 15/ a case and 12/ to 15/ for other lots, oranges 10/ to 12/, tomatoes 9d to 1/6d, first grade 16/ to 20/ a case, peaches 3/ to 14/ a case, cabbages about 3/ to 4 per dozen, cauliflower 6/ to 9/ per dozen, peas 1/ la 16/ bushel, with other items and ranges noted.
Mr Charles Grace of Charles Street Pirie West dies at home aged 85 after a life of travel and work. Born near Hindley Street he spent childhood at Minlaton and youth in Victoria and South Australia. He worked in copper ore, drove bullock teams, and later settled in Port Pirie for two decades. He leaves a widow, three sons, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The article notes a mixed foursomes event at Pirie Golf Club with a 5 o clock start. Lady members provide refreshments and members may bring their own partner, following the club's usual arrangements.
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