25 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
1
A large fire consumed the Adelaide City Council tar distillery premises early morning. The up to date plant and thousands of gallons of tar were destroyed. Firefighters battled dense smoke and flames for over an hour, with damage likely exceeding £100.
Max Brewer notes in a terse account that the Kaiser speaks at length about his wartime aims and naval strategy, praising certain military leaders while lamenting interference with his plans. The dialogue covers England, Meligeland, Zanzibar, and Germany's allies as the Kaiser defends his actions and moral stance.
The Wheat Scheme Royal Commission departs Adelaide on Wednesday morning to inspect wheat stacks at Wallaroo Port Pirie and Port Augusta. They expect to reach Port Pirie Thursday afternoon.
The report describes air combat with Gotha bombers, a British gunner's persistence, a jammed weapon, and a successful submarine attack by sea planes. It notes multiple aircraft engagements, bombs dropped, and a submarine sinking after sea plane strikes. Observers report heavy anti aircraft fire and subsequent damage to German planes and the submarine.
An advertisement warns against laxatives and physics to treat constipation and promotes NUJOL a non absorbed intestinal lubricant from Standard Company New Jersey USA. It claims constipation causes many ailments and NUJOL is a sensible remedy sold by chemists and stores.
Ellen Street Port Pirie notices advertises general carrying and stable work, plus two first class motor cars for hire. Shortest notice available. Office at No. 9 Queen's Chambers near Town Wall.
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