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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
1
Reading through the dispute, master bakers press public by raising prices and restricting deliveries. They claim their actions protect their business and employees while critics call for public regulation and test the fairness of the price increases.
Master baker Mr Howes of the Mustee Bakers Association stated last night that costs for bakery items have increased. Flour, hops, sugar and potato prices rose, while delivery decisions and trade overlap issues were discussed as factors shaping rising bread costs.
London reports in The Times that Mr W A Watt Australian Commonwealth Treasurer will become a Privy Councillor. An earldom is conferred on Viscount Middleton as part of the New Year honors.
The Times reports Warsaw correspondence that order is collapsing in Russia as Soviet armies grow into a disciplined force. Displaced officers and officials are joining Bolshevik ranks, gaining livelihood and authority. Bolshevists plan a major offensive against Poland and seek White Russia restoration aims.
Mrs Andrew Smith of Gilberton reports a telegram from her son Sir Huss Smith arriving in Adelaide. He says all is going well and they nearly complete their flight in one month. The Premier sends a message promising hearty welcome and urges preparations for New Year greetings.
Port Pirie observes the holiday with Watchnight services across churches and a night program at the institute featuring horse events and a dance. Trains run to suit patrons, Salvation Army and L O L 8 0 members plan outings, and business closes for the day with limited postal service and resumption tomorrow.
The Lord Mayor of Sydney started a six days bicycle race with a 300 pound prize on the sports ground. Twenty two teams are entered including six American. The event began in heavy rain and by 4 oclock had 470 miles logged with 245 miles covered by last night. Weather affected pace and the race continued into the night.
Washington reports warn of a growing wood alcohol threat as officials consider emergency measures. The Bureau of Internal Revenue notes possible actions to control the sale under the Prohibition Law, including licensing and distinguishing coloring for poisonous spirits.
The Times reports from London that Egyptian nationalists are tentatively organizing with Viscount Milner for concessions in return for a cessation of further discussion. Milner issues a manifesto stating that submitting evidence will not compromise the negotiations and his commission will remain free.
Fragmentary report outlines actions in Punjab aimed at expelling British authority. Descriptions reference local leadership, fortifications, and resistance activities amid scattered details.
A fragmented report describes tensions as a French general breaks an agreement with Arabs. The piece references mobs, a deputation, and warnings to officials, with vague mentions of interior action and possible consequences.
Reports indicate wheat yard laborers idle at Kaikoura and other ports as workers strike over pay and conditions. Shipyard crews threaten union changes while talks with the Australian Wheat Association and local authorities continue for resolution and possible wage adjustments.
The Pastoral Review reports protests by graziers and growers associations against wartime wool controls. It notes calls to abolish certain practices and to organize a transition period for sale of the clip, with conferences planned to devise a modus operandi. Frances Kayher, rising actress, is highlighted for her role in Mother Mahree and singing ability.
A fragment notes early 1930s school work distribution and a reference to The Recorder from 1934. It mentions a race and the year, with unclear context but hints at educational material access.
Government warns of possible repeat of 1940 calamity as Paris floods deepen. The Seine and Marne swell, submerging areas while authorities scramble to limit damage amid rising water. Royal city officials brace for intensified flooding and potential evacuations.
South Australia faces ongoing coal shortages worsened by marine engineers strike and mine work slowdowns at Newcastle since December 24. The Coal Board will meet Friday to decide if coal allocations should be restricted to essential industries and public utilities.
Fragmentary OCR text reports on a financial prospectus involving share capital, dividends, and proposed changes. It references terms like preferred ordinary dividends, capital expansion, trustees scrutiny, and committee oversight, with scattered names and amounts. The fragment suggests a formal business notice or company report from a historical newspaper page.
Paris reports a French airplane project aims to fly from Dakar to Permambaca in Brazil in a special machine designed for long range. The 3000 mile capable craft seeks to test feasibility of establishing trans Atlantic service with a possible quad stop route.
A brief note indicates an event titled Get Him Yet will be staged at Cocee Priday this Saturday, with local attendance expected and organizers inviting curious patrons.
The Divisional Returning Officer for Port Pirie will declare the poll outcome tomorrow. Defeated candidates Boynton and Vimy are unable to attend. Labor side expected to fill duties in the observer absence as Sir A. G. Davis arrives by train from Adelaide this afternoon.
Murky Melbourne page notes rapid rule casting for a major event. Mentions Ballarat and Gippsland standings with unexplained outstandings and a partial tally of divisions. References Mine Cremia and Weetars Aus with vague exam results and a return of winners.
Reports from Reuters describe uncertain progress in peace talks over the Indian frontier conflict. British terms appear to demand withdrawal of forces as well as guarantees, while rebel factions resist concessions and maintain armed posture across the area.
A garbled early 20th century playbill notes a program at Gooee theatre featuring Marie Kennedy in The Perfect Lavy and Emny Weblen in The Amateur Adwestetese. It mentions Playground Pictures Tonight with That Gal of Burke and a family race plot, plus a ranch money subplot and a Gene Sis artist.
Fragmentary text shows mangled names and possible mentions of a manager and civil plea but lacks coherent events or entities to describe a valid news item.
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