Barrier Miners Health Article Interim Report Ready
An interim report on miners health issues at Barrier shows preliminary findings and outlines further steps. Officials expect more detailed results later and will brief stakeholders as data mature.
02 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
1
An interim report on miners health issues at Barrier shows preliminary findings and outlines further steps. Officials expect more detailed results later and will brief stakeholders as data mature.
A chaotic report from Sydney details the technical health commission planning a comprehensive review of 4200 men. The panel aims to present a full inquiry within months, with interim findings to be shared as work progresses. The premier will oversee formal statements once terms are set.
In Adelaide a Prices Result Commission hearing examined how the basic wage might affect living costs. Witnesses from retailers and workers described high prices for soaps tea clothing and hats, ongoing stock levels and anticipated price adjustments, with warnings of profiteering and calls for careful monitoring.
A local fisheries case ends without prosecution as details of the dispute remain unclear. The report notes a failed attempt to bring charges and outlines the surrounding uncertainty about the event.
Rich ard Henry Haycock and Edward Mal colm Zubraich were hanged at Pirie Police Court on charges of unlawfully taking salmon with a net without a license. The case featured conflicting testimony from Constable Sessile and witnesses, with defense claims of lawful activity and an absence of licenses. The judge gave the defendants the benefit of the doubt and the information was dismissed with no costs awarded.
Ample confirmation emerged of a Wednesday incident at Pirie West where two to three hundred boys from Grades 4 and 6 were caned after graffiti appeared on a wall. The headmaster threatened further punishment on Grades 7 and 8 before locating the culprit, who was not among punished students. Many irate parents reported the episode to the headmaster and the school committee is investigating, with no public assurances yet on safeguarding pupils.
Mesrs. G. Kerr president of the AMA and Mr. Flynn delegate arrived in Firle to discuss with Labor representatives the unloading of concentrates from Broken Hill mines. Kerr met Pirie Trades and Labor figures and hinted at mass meetings. arrangements for gatherings Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon were being planned.
Melbourne notes the House of Representatives voting 34 to 15 against a motion to inquire into mining conditions at Broken Hill. Deputy statements praise from Chariton Watking and support from the Coal Miners Federation, while Foster and Sir Joseph Cook label the move as sham and unnecessary.
The inquiry before Mr Justice Ewing in Sydney was adjourned again after testimony. Detectives Ferguson and Robson linked to the JWW case and the LMW raid, while Surridge asserted a six year acquaintance with Scully though denying friendship. Judge Judd and Sergeant Pauling questioned witness truthfulness in the evolving proceedings.
Mr M Rasheed handed a £50 cheque to Mr H Jackson to fund a children’s treat for ages one to thirteen in Port Pirie and within thirty miles. Gate money from events will support Port Pirie Hospital and local charities. This is Rasheed’s third notable gift this week to the town.
A meeting at International Hall backed a Saturday half-holiday plan for Port Pirie. W H Neal elected chair. signatures pressed, electors only, with petitions to cover shop district boundaries and timing. Committees named to canvass sections. Crystal Brook support cited. movement urged clean, above-board action.
Fragmentary report notes consolidation of a frontline position beyond a river line with an advance halted to permit assembling forces. Mentions Queensland Government, Golden Gtake unions, and funds for hospital provision amid the larger conflict context.
An OCR text fragment debates democratic ideals, labor and socialist tensions, and the Austral movement. It references social reconstruction, the Yeomanian and popular mind, consensus, and the challenge of achieving wide democratic reform. Names and clear facts are sparse.
Crystal Brook Market recorded a well represented sale on June 25 with farmers and graziers present. Sheep yarding was useful and most sheep sold at satisfactory prices with hoggets easier and steers and cows achieving various prices including fat stock and prime yearlings, few steers in yard.
Weather note reports June rain unusually heavy with three points on Tuesday night and four points for the month. Six months’ rainfall at Ute Pirie post office tallies 655 points with 89 wet days. The month’s figures include a lower balance and a reference to local crops and irrigation.
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