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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
1
Report on health issues from Broken Hill mining dispute outlined divergences in medical findings. Delegates cited mining tuberculosis and atmospheric hazards with call to improve safety, clothing, and housing while considering government action and worker support.
Fragmented report describes Lionel Hill and miners' representatives at a conference on a wage dispute. It cites affidavits and letters about judge's recommendations, employer willingness, and conflicting statements from press organs. The piece notes parliamentary and ministerial involvement and a public airing of positions in Sydney.
In Adelaide the Prince, known as Digger, toured the military hospital with Commander Shepherd and Lt. Col. Shepherd, greeted patients and nurses, and accepted a medal. A large crowd gathered as he unveiled King Edward's memorial statue outside the Mustinute building, receiving cheers and speaking briefly to invited officials.
At the conference on Tuesday discussions focused on interim reports from the Pacific Heart Commission. Workers demanded shorter hours and the employers urged caution, proposing improved conditions and a staged wage increase while considering a one-man shift and extended weekly limits for certain job types.
A garbled OCR note from a meeting recounts a visit to Pirie BRGKEN with a discussion of a consignment arriving around 2990 units. The text is incomplete and hard to parse.
Silver King Mining Company offers 6 000 shares of £10 each with 200 shares in reserve and 2 000 shares offered to the public at £3 on application and £2 on allotment. J Flynn, discoverer of the claim, extols prospects of the Silver King as the prospectus and application forms are obtainable from brokers A. Ac Pearce, 00. Novetive Street.
The Minister for Industry, Mr Ha gun, announced a Reference Board setup to begin work soon. A meeting of the chairman and two permanent members is planned for Monday to outline sections of employees and nominate representatives. The government will fund sittings and expect future wage determinations to cover outside service work under awards.
Report of a royal visit by Prince to South Australia highlighting ceremonies at Government House and Port Adelaide. Includes tree planting, meet with governors and officials, and rearranged access for Port Adelaide station and city spectators amid reactions from locals and officials.
London The League of Nations published communications from Great Britain and Japan stating the Anglo Japanese agreement of July 13 remains consistent with the Covenant of the League. The two governments recognize that the covenant may guide continuation beyond July 1944 in a form not inconsistent with its principles.
Melbourne report from the House of Representatives describes Mahoney resuming a motion on Pudor’s censure and Hughes’ denials. Hatchers of the Country Party oppose opposition proposals. Brannan attacks the government over Father Merger’s case. Ryan condemns government incapacity and wartime spend. Debate adjourned with division due Friday.
Details of General Wrancie slewing Bolshevists on July 6 describe a cavalry rail attack repulsed, with surrounds by cavalry, infantry, armed cars and trains. Only about 1,500 of 80,000 escaped while most were killed or captured. Forty guns and four hundred milling sums captured. Japan refuses further military aid as War Minister speaks to a multi-committee.
London reports that the British Empire Forests Conference unanimously approved the proposed scheme for standardising and verifying forest terminology across the Empire. The decision aims to harmonise terms used in forestry administration and practice among colonies and dominions.
The Journal from Washington reports it believes Amplea may soon open talks with Tokyo to address rising tensions. The article notes concern at home and the likelihood of swift diplomatic moves as economic strain and military postures escalate.
London reports from war correspondents in Ley and Spa describe Allied readiness to seize occupied zones, Germans determined to reject terms, and rising anti allied sentiment. Readers note Marshal Foch’s remark on occupation timing and tension at embassies as protests flare and police move to restore order.
Alexander Lee was hanged in Adelaide Gaol at Welonk Wis morning after being sentenced for the murder of hig wits amu Whee children. The execution was private with only moral supporters present. Lee remained calm and spoke briefly to his "private nature" before dying.
London reports say the Irish Office clarifies troops in Ireland aid civil power to maintain order and defend the country not as an occupation army. They note military law has not been proclaimed and troops’ presence helps calm disorder despite calls for a general strike.
Martial law was proclaimed in Pein as troops in Ghina were ordered to disperse after unrest. A Reuters report from Pellinz notes the president issued a mandate to the army, with the situation centering on Pekin and surrounding military actions.
A lengthy committee debate on corporation tax concluded with the tax carried by 145 votes to 90. The bill faced sharp opposition and emphasized pressure for reform, with supporters arguing for revenue needs and opponents warning of adverse effects on business.
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