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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
1
Allied and German forces clash near Spa France as negotiations stall. German financial demands intensify tensions, prompting cautious responses from both sides.
Fragmentary OCR reports a 1919 era conference in London with figures such as Lord Curzon and Worthington Evans, discussing Germany, war guilt, and disarmament. The text references Treaty of Versailles terms, German loyalty, and a protracted debate on penalties and accountability at a postwar gathering.
Report notes Murray blocks and references to soldiers, with requests for readiness and defense.
Adelaide reports delegates from Helvened Sailors and Soldiers Association urged government to maintain preference for returned soldiers, while continuing Murray blocks work with potential for more hires on piecework. Minister Pascoe affirmed no special union favoritism, stressing preference to returned soldiers and arranging river work by piecework where feasible.
Crystal Brook Sueeling of the Lawn band faced nominations for officers at Monday night’s meeting. Bandmaster Mr Mie iisti, deputy Mr Vote Havelbors, secretary Mr Ee & Julimean, treasurer Mr Wo More, and other members were listed amid plans to raise funds for instruments and a revised constitution. Poultry and Kennel Club meetings followed with presiding officer Mr A. Tucker.
Adelaide report details Mrs Finn alleging cruelty and neglect by Jon Finn of Burnside. She described locked doors, threats to choke and blow up the house, gelignite at the verandah, frequent drunkenness, and rent nonpayment. Court awards maintenance of 30 shillings weekly and contemplates separation and custody questions.
A deputation from the Master Butchers Association will meet the Minister of Agriculture tomorrow morning to discuss their matter. Walter the Minister will attend, with details to follow.
Sir Joseph Gook in Parliament announced a 25,000,000 loan for Australia to fund repatriation and other needs. The nominal rate would be six percent with an effective rate around six and a half percent. repayment slated for December 19, 1980, with subscriptions closing in September and staged payments through December.
Reuters summary reports Sir Arthur Goldsmith warns of wool surpluses creating eventual price relief. Memo notes New Zealand wool with low and medium crossbreds now cheaper, potential liquidation unclear, and large stock available for division. If sales proceed, merinos and crossbreds may clear by end of the year amid gradual selling into next year.
The Times reports General Wentigel's cavalry clashed with Bolshevik forces in Crimea. A sustained assault by armored trains and planes left about 150 Leanos escaping while 1000 prisoners, the commanding officer and staff, and many guns and assets were captured in the battle.
Police move to clear vagrants and disorderly persons from view as interstate criminals are ordered to leave South Australia. At the Adelaide police court Frederick Dunn, a habitual criminal from Melbourne, is jailed two months with warrant withheld to allow departure from the state. George Henry Brunnell and Frank Crocker receive 14 days and three weeks respectively. Butler appears after a separate charge. a two month sentence is noted but not fully served.
Petitions for divorce were heard before Vice Chief Justice in Adelaide. Ethel Eva Ockheden seeks dissolution from Clifford JH Ockenden of Mannum alleging repeated cruelty and misconduct including assaults and threats. Other petitions involve marital breakdowns dating from 1900 to 1949 with claims of neglect, misconduct with others, and support arrangements. Decrees nisi were granted in several cases as hearings continued.
In London, 307 MPs petitioned Archbishop to grant a doctor’s degree to a bonesetter, arguing Lambeth degrees imply medical credentials. The plea seeks to honor eminent service while avoiding caricature of academic standards.
Report on miners health at Broken Hill not available as the Commissioner of Conciliation awaits a conference decision. References to official inquiries and the potential impact on industrial relations indicate the commission's focus on Broken Hill's mining sector. The timing remains uncertain as the conference deliberates.
Sydney witnesses recount a conversation in which Louis Goldstein allegedly claimed detectives and he forced Davis Goldstein to make an affidavit contradicting a prior statement to Mr Judd. Elwin Atkin testifies that goldstein discussed the matter in public and later denied knowledge of the other statement. The inquiry adjourned after the new testimony.
In The Recorder letters page Mr Turley of the Pine branch defends officials against Mr Cronin's attacks. He notes salaries for solicitors Daly and Denny at £10 10s yearly and accuses Moyall of not being in the federation for 34 years. He says the secretary Mr O Malley has no authority to fund subscriptions without member permission and claims Ryall has not yet brought his case for member consideration.
Fragmentary dispatches claim Dublin military authorities circulated word that General Lucap began a hunger strike after captors refused him a visit to his wife, allegedly due to refusals around a personal visit during pregnancy.
The Londonderry Corporation debated recent riots and passed a motion demanding compensation from the British government for those injured in the fighting. The council action reflects concern over government neglect of duty.
Reports from Simla describe a mutiny within a battalion near Simla and Jullundur. One quarter of the unit remained loyal to the colonel while the rest laid down arms and handed in ammunition. Casualties were reported at Solan during an attempt to arm, with two killed and one wounded. Detachments near Jutogh stayed quiet as authorities move to restore order.
The Gotumonwealth Commission on wage costs notes wage policy and clothing costs. G. Yates, ex member of the House of Representatives, details civilian clothing purchases after wartime duty. He bought three suits in the year, two carry-alls, two months of travel, and notes one suit worn out with next summer workwear expected.
Mesers L L Hill and J G Pitager urged urgent work near Port Pirie to relieve unemployment. Acting Premier Hague said Railways could employ about 50 men for five to six weeks and begin as soon as material arrived. Hydraulic works, pipelines and rail relaying were discussed, with potential trenching if feasible.
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