28 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1920
Page
1
An engineer strike at Newcastle delays the scheduled departure of the collier bound for Pirie. Work stoppages disrupt loading, affecting shipments and port operations as crews protest conditions. Authorities vow talks to resolve the dispute and resume normal schedules.
Amid a coal shortage in South Australia the Iron Monarch must unload at Waelaroo before sailing to Port Pirie. Government plans to widen small harbor facilities face delay as ships await stiffer supplies. Port Pirie traffic suffers while engineers strike and stockpiles dwindle, with officials urging lightening at Wal Taroo to relieve port congestion.
An unclear report describes a morning arrival of players including Haddych Parker and Barwon at Pop Areteins with a squad totaling 18,000. The fragmented text mentions goal events and a speculative contest, with garbled lines referencing teams, locations, and potential sailing or travel details.
An American expert cites fruit growing as a lucrative industry, highlighting California as a model and noting Australia’s dried fruits sector. The piece discusses wealth from mining shifting to agriculture, with Australia and California linked through export experience and shared practices. It mentions the Australian Dried Foals Growers Association and the Santalate Valley in California as centers of fruit wealth.
Secretary reports the Soldiers Memorial Committee meeting with talk of finances, raised funds, and plans. Members discuss divisions of the wars, social events, and reading readings. Wills seconded a motion to organize a committee to arrange readings. Attendees include T. G. Attard Blanc Messie Vorbar Mugia Wy Dow Skewes and B. We V Prager who were given power to organize a committee to arrange a suitable performance for the Lawn.
The text presents a fragmented, garbled account mentioning irrigationists, Australia, and scattered proper nouns such as Al fed Doligie and Moses and Anton. It reads as a damaged clip with stray fragments about chatter, adventure, and a nascent organization linked to ADPA, lacking coherent events or clear dates.
A smelters employee fell over 40 feet at the allotment near the smelters yard yesterday morning. He was taken to hospital where he died about a clock in the stoppage. The incident drew official inquiry and workers at the plant recall a dangerous guard and maintenance issues. The deceased was an old trusted employee with years at the company. Family and neighbors mourn the loss as investigators review the site.
A bustling hospital carnival is set for tonight with stalls, refreshments, and a guessing competition. Mrs. J. W. Theging and Mrs. Yeatman coordinate booths, while the matron and nursing staff supervise shifts and preparations. Proceeds fund hospital needs with a small admission fee and planned entertainment throughout the evening.
A fragmented read describes a Crime themed stage drama where Julia Deah leads a romance amid murder and disguise. The plot follows a woman returning to confront her past as others face punishment while humor and pathos mix in performances fading in and out across Europe and Kipling inspired references.
A rough, fragmented report cites Lord French promising to restore order during unrest in Ireland. The text references conscription and immigration debates, with fragmented lines about obedience to authority and calls for law and public calm.
A correspondent reports 2080 American tiles landed on the coast of County Clare and transported ashore in bulk. The military authorities knew the ships had landed and deem the position serious. Light subscriptions to the national loan total about £1500 with a large sum £4 850 000 contributed in America.
Colonel Lynch speaks in America on Ireland's freedom and democracy. He criticizes British rule, endorses Home Rule, and outlines his plans to lecture in the United States and Canada, stressing republican ideals, labor, and the fight for Irish self-government amid global democratic currents.
Mr J H Shearer appointed agent for delivering The Recorder to Crystal Brook from January 1 1900. Caples may be obtained from B Frandcotdy or Ryan Bos PB Johnson. Tremendous stock of orders vessels to specify the Sox.
A room of speculative astronomy compares the sun to Earth and scales its size and energy. It discusses the solar surface area, light intensity, and the immense distance to other stars, then outlines possible futures for the sun including expansion, cooling, and ultimate extinction over millions of years.
Enthusiastic display highlights reductions across a wide range of fabrics and garments. Longcloth, Madras, sheeting, twill, dresses, suits, shirts, and children's wear are offered at sale prices with broad selections in stock. Renowned centre promises attractive value on many lines.
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