16 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
1
Melbourne reports 130 Pirie men lose employment as zinc plant operations halt due to coal shortages and smelter stoppages. Union debates focus on wage standardisation and job losses while Institute of Marine Engineers negotiates another conference with Mr Hughes amid hopes of resuming production next week.
Town council notes a coal supply for Port Pie will last only two or three weeks at the Mary-Ellie Street power house. State and federal discussions fail to provide a solution leaving the town in a despondent mood over electric lighting. Representatives from Parhan and Musti Bt are involved in urgent talks with authorities amid the severe supply shortage.
A 25 hour conference in London between railway officials and Sir Eric Geddes ended with a friendly atmosphere. Geddes said the government is prepared to consider concessions but will not yield on essentials. J H Thomas said delegates will review the new offer and the government hopes for a settlement acceptable to all parties.
A fragmentary memo discusses teacher training at Adelaldw school and the need to cultivate character. It notes a heart to heart approach with youthful servants of the department, and recalls past observation methods, urging a shift from a dead letter standard to a live, modern standard for teacher work.
Report from January sittings notes one case prepared for trial and a rise in indictable offenses in the city. Crown Law cites rapid population growth and plentiful money as factors, with a worrying line of youthful offenders just out of school charged with breaking and entering and stealing.
Report from London area describes widespread damage as gale force winds uproot trees and topple structures. Several houses and farm buildings suffer partial or total loss while two occupants are injured and others escape unhurt amid ongoing cleanup and weather advisories.
Testimony from Western Australia and Victoria traders described costs for superphosphate. Witnesses cited current prices around 14d a bushel and wage pressures, with potential modest price adjustments if phosphate rock costs fall. commission adjourned after officials sought assurances on future price changes.
The readable text hints at wartime activity in Russia with scattered phrases about advances, places, and dates. Names and events are garbled, but references to opposing sides, movement toward a city, and disrupted communications are present, creating a hazy wartime snapshot.
Fragmented OCR text listing names, roles, and actions from a union or organizational meeting. The readable segments mention presidents, treasurers, trustees, and various scattered proper nouns, but the overall meaning is obscured by garbled words and nonstandard phrasing.
London reports that arrangements for the Prince of Wales state visit to Australia are completed. A formal announcement confirms the route, staff, and duration of the voyage with plans for the Dove ship’s use and fuel supplies. The prince’s entourage prepares for the mid week departure, and the Australian governor general’s ship is cited as providing official endorsement.
Fragmentary text reports the Nationalist Party winning a decisive majority in the French Senate elections. Details are incomplete with garbled phrases and missing names or dates. The source hints at a political shift and a victory attributed to the Nationalist Party.
A garbled OCR fragment reports a shipwreck involving the Afrique and ethnic terms, with unclear names and places. The text mix includes riferences to Hindus, Attinie, Kavonny, Abita, and general sea disaster imagery, but specifics are indecipherable. No clear events, dates, or authorities emerge.
A London notice reports firms facing increased dues and payments to Germany. It notes interest arrangements and calls attention to unsettled balances and the need for timely settlements amid evolving rates. The item reads with formal financial caution typical of the period.
A fire swept a theatre, injuring several staff as flames ripped through the building. Fire crews fought the blaze for hours, workers evacuated attendees, and investigators began scouring the site for the cause amid smoke and structural damage.
A garbled OCR style text fragment mentions aviation and distant places with references to Turin and a morning scene. It lacks clear events or names but hints at topics like aviation, travel preparation, and lines of inquiry. The readable bits are scattered and do not form a coherent report.
The government signaled early removal of certain wartime controls on imports to Australia. Massy and Greene outlined proclamations to curb German products while allowing scientific publications. The measures aim to shield Australia from war partners, with dyestuffs ceded by Germany under the peace treaty and care taken to prevent fraud.
A partial newspaper fragment notes that certain opinions are not those of The Times unless stated. The readable text hints at editorial distancing and publication disclaimers without full context or specifics.
Police workers press for a pay rise arguing current £3 17s per week for a seven day shift is insufficient. An arbitrator previously ruled 11/4 per day for a similar rate, but officers now seek a higher daily wage with 6d to 4/6 additional allowances for clerical and other posts. If not met, a month’s notice may be given.
General Bramwell Booth head of the Salvation Army intends to leave England on February 9. He is arranged to tour America Canada and Australia after his departure from London on Saturday.
Reuters reports the Wever Conference delegation submitted Adriatic opinions to the Supreme War Council, urging that Fiume attach to Yugoslavia. Italian Mussolini figure Annunzio mentioned, while naval armaments at Cattaro are damaged beyond repair. The Times correspondent notes Allies demand Kaiser’s surrender but not Crown Prince.
A Moy Bros chaff mill at Jamestown suffered extensive loss after a fire. The fire brigade was summoned but could not save the property, with about 100 tons of fay and 20 to 30 tons of chaff destroyed. Ten workers will be left unemployed. The engine likely to be damaged but repairable after cooling.
London clerks dismissed from the War Office are hiring an aeroplane to fly Lloyd George to Paris to present their grievances in person. A delegation will accompany the pilot to deliver their protest directly to the premier.
The Native and union of Mord Pirie and Mrs Geddes plan a holiday in Adelaide and will return to Port Pirie Heat Monday. Mr McGlure, a railway porter in Port Pirie, has left for Adelaide after two years in the Tallway service. Ormonde and family visit Blue Mountains and Sydney and head to Adelaide today. W S Sweetland of Ellen Street travels to Sydney for a month of leisure and business. S Butterick and family return to Port Pirie after a holiday at Menley Beach. he works at Barwell and Hague's.
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