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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1920

Page

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Shamrock Wins America Cup In Close Finish

In Vancouver on Tuesday Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock IV won the America Cup after finishing 2m 27s beyond handicap. Shamrock started on the second leg with surprising speed as a forestaysill and extended canvas aided by a strengthening breeze. Headlines noted doubt about completing within the six hour limit while other yachts like Guark and Resolute posted times around two hours.

Rsuter Vancouver Thomas Lipton Shawrock IV Pass Tir Guark

Unclear local school transfer results at Hughes Gap

Confusing OCR text notes a public sale and school committee actions involving Crystal Beaulant, Crystal Brook, and Hughes Gap. Mentions Miss Francis and Miss Able, with transfers and appointments affected by a muddled sequence of dates and locations.

Crystal Beaulant Ettire Hughes Gap Wymuimunivay Meh Gap Cobi Jacobi Miss Francis Rum Swan Reath Musry Hughes Hip Lacher Mies Hawker

Industrial Disputes Strike of Shearers Criticised

A Sydney report notes the Geagers' Association secretary questions the sudden push by MWU for a forty four hour week amid tensions with the A.C and ties to recent events at Sydney Tyden Hall. He cites impressions of links to evolving labor actions and ongoing organization efforts.

Sydney Tve Geagers' Association Vyisnhn A.C Sydney Tryden Hall Shearers Liperieus Association Lommence Ite

Pirates Goungil Empl oy es Wages Increase Rejected

A wall attended meeting of the municipal employees section of the AM was held last night at AW L Hall. A letter from the Pirie Young Council conveyed its decision to reject an increase to £3 1s by instead of 14 claimed. Delegates submitted their report after it was unanimously decided to reject the council's offer. The premier Mr A W Lacey was instructed to white to the council to lodge an application with the State Arbitration Tout and arrange for lodging. Practically all employees attended. The question involves an extra 15,000 pounds in wages.

Muicipal Aw.l. Hall Pirie ‘Youn Conmueil Confureniee Isehirh A. W. Lacey

Silver King Mining Company Offer Promises Profit

Capital 5000 shares of £10 each, applications open for 500 additional shares. On allotment £5 payable. prospectus and application forms available at Pearce & Co Florence Street. J. Plynm, discoverer, praises prospects. Silver Prince main vein runs through both properties.

Son Melig Lion J. Plynm Mis & Had Fryin Pearce & CO Florence Strett

Prest shop offers wide range of curtains and decor

Visit our well lit Prest shop for a large varied selection of curtains nets cloths and ready made items. A fine assortment includes casement cloth curtains in cream green pink and blue along with embroidered cushions runners and table centres.

Miners Strike Exiles Could Draw Artisans to Broken Hill

Melbourne reports a possible exodus of skilled workers back to Broken Hill as the miners' strike nears an end. Relief committees warn of Border distress in coming weeks while Melbourne hosts displaced workers and unions debate legal affidavits amid ongoing controversy.

Melbourne Broken Hill Broken Hil E. O'Shaunessy

New Fisheries Manager Report Cites Trawler Flaws

Sydney report notes the acting premier references the state trawling industry as most vessels lack proper sailing gear and are in disrepair. It highlights poor equipment and the need for repairs as the main issue facing trawlers.

Sydney

Deportation debate in House delays Jerger issue

In parliament today, D C McGrath sworn in for Ballarat as women were removed from the gallery after interjecting on Father Jerger's deportation. A motion to adjourn was blocked after a three hour debate with the government prevailing 36 to 9 amid strong opposition attacks and personal jibes toward the minister.

House of Representatives D.C. McGrath Ballarat Sonn Father Jerger J. T. Ryan Whitets Jérger Se. Sorely Minster

Alleged proof of disloyalty in priest informer story

In Melbourne Senate questions arose about Father Jerger’s deportation amid claims of informers and loyalty. Reports from Adelaide describe Jerger’s removal from the steamer Nestor, wharf laborers delaying work until military assurances. sailors on the Khyber refused boarding until priests’ safety was confirmed. A telegram from Mr C J Ryan lauds seamen upholding trial by jury, tying to Magna Carta heritage.

Melbourne Jenger Senate Pearce Minkstar Sen Gariiner Jergee Uocernien Gaediner Ak Werder Father Jemrer Father Sterner Germany Homan Dalhalles Australia Adelaide Jerger Nestor Khyber Merber A. A. Edwards MHA Edwards C.J. Ryan John Runnymede

Ireland Under Strain Deepens A Dublin Station Attack

Police Commissioner Smyth's murder mood sours public sense as Irish unrest grows. Armed civilians seized a Dublin suburb station guard party disarming soldiers guarding railway stores, then fired on stores and three military wagons, leaving soldiers bound. Cork imposes curfew while terror deters juries. Kilkenny trials note crime surge far above prior years.

Smyth South-West Ireland Anionisia Sinn Fein Dublin Cork Kilkenny Ireland

Murder of Commissioner Smyth Draws Irish Question Debate

In London the Chief Secretary for Ireland Sir Hamon Greenwood condemned the murder as a valiant officer’s death and pledged full steps to back down the killers. He said General MacReady and he consult daily and that government would support actions to quell the unrest and prevent Amritsar-like incidents.

Reuter London House of Commons Commissioner Smyth Ireland Hamar Greenwood Palmer K MacReady Dyer Amristar Tr. Greenwood MacReady

Protest Meeting at Bourne Ends in Dublin Style

A protest gathering in Melbourne protested against the importation of Father Jerger. Crowds assembled before Federal Parliament House and at the Prince’s Healer theatre, singling “God Save Ireland.” speakers included Mr To. Ryan MUP and Mc D. McGrath of Ballyarat, urging ballot-box remedies and opposing deportation.

Elbourne Federal Pacliament Father Zerger Prince's Federal Parliament House God Save Ireland To. Ryan Jercer Magma Tharla D. €. McGrath Bat

Supreme Court Adjourns In Jerger Deportation Case

In a Wednesday session in WWELALDE the Supreme Court granted a further adjournment in the deportation matter of Father Jerger. The judge reserved ruling on a motion to compel production of Jerger papers as counsel argued over access, with adjournment set to allow the Minister of Defence to decide if counsel may visit Father Jerger.

Supreme Court Father Jerger Er Jerger Justice Poole PB. W. Smith K.G W J Denny Jereer Il. T. Wand Ward Hig Jerger Justice Starke High Court Smith Minister of Defence

Opal Field Driest Conditions Speak At Adelaide

In Adelaide on Wednesday Mr A A Burford described the harsh hiving conditions in the Stuart Ranges Central South Australia where about 300 men hunt opal. Water is nearly unobtainable. food arrives by camel 30 to 40 miles away. 100 gallons cost £2 to £3 10s. Food from Kingoonya travels 180 miles by rail. roads are often impassable. The opal field spans 40 miles. many parcels have been sent overseas and buyers visited. Burford pressed government action on water and mail services while noting miners are marooned from the outside world. The opal rush faces drought and isolation hardships.

Adelaide Stuart Ranges South Australa A. A. Burford Op Beld Progress Committee Lake Phillipsia Sturt Range England France America Germany Burford Kingoonga Adellaide Imarvise Eodmavoring

Aviator Butler Buller Marries Miss Elsa Borch Gibson

Captain Harry Buller, famed South Australian aviator, wed Elsa Borch Gibson at St Pauls Church Naracoorte. Canon Bleby officiated as a crowd packed the church and thousands lined the approach to greet the couple. Cheers greeted the bridal pair as they left in a motor car amid confetti and blossoms.

Adelaide Harry Buller South

Quarrymen Ask for Higher Wages in Living Wage Dispute

Mr W J Denny for the AALU applied to the deputy president of the Industrial Court to raise quarry wages last October on account of the living wage increase. He sought 2s a day extra, but the deputy president noted danger in quarry work and set a 40s 6d weekly base. He observed stone crushing mill workers had not received the same raise due to lack of danger. The living wage of 12s 4d a day for constant employment did not account for danger. If adjourned, the men indicated a possible strike, though intervention by the AAWU secretary kept them at work pending judgment due tomorrow morning.

Messrs Baddely Willis Broken Hill Recorder Port Pirie Francs Jand Labor Council Roinat and Pound Mina New South Wales Lionel L. Hill Adelaide Hilva Hill Sydney W. J. Denny Aav.l Industrial Court Webb Weiler Denny Be Tore Nory PW. Lundie Aaw.u

Public Eye Item on Illness and Private Funeral in Potsdam

The column notes Mr J S Olddes illness and recovery as well as a private funeral for Prince Joachim in Potsdam last Tuesday. A government advisory mentioned destruction of revolved items and a note on limited actions with a few to proceed.

Prince Joachim Potsdam

German hopes and perils after spa conference terms

Berlin Tuesday The Times reports Herr xon Simons saying it is possible to meet Allied peace terms but would be colossally difficult. He notes German delegates might have yielded only because their advisers wavered and warns internal reforms are needed to avoid civil war and coal shortages risking occupation of the Ruhr Valley. He says the prospects alarm all Germany.

the Times Berlin Xon Simons Spa Germany Fuhr

Greek Bank Collapses 04 Sy Fatal End of Ride

Police were alerted at 1.30am by Mr Martin of Amar Valley that his 14 year old son Edgar left home on a pony the previous afternoon and had not returned. Searches followed though details are garbled. The report notes a fatal end of the ride and a collapse linked to the incident.

Adelaide Martin Amar Valley Edgar Partes Doman Valley

Bolshevists Reject British Armistice Proposals

London receives Bolshevik note rejecting the British armistice plan with Poland. Bolshevists refuse any conference and object to Baltic State delegates claiming Russia has peace with some. They demand unconditional surrender of General Wrangel and Bolshevik refugees, while stirring speculation on Lloyd George’s reply and Krasin’s impending return.

Treutar London Wrangel Crimea Poland Liosd George M. Krasain England M. Kaménemi

Soviet emissary Kemenets and Polish peace link unclear

The Manchester Guardian reports M L Kemenets can negotiate politically but not on Polish peace. Krassin allegedly accompanies him as a commercial magnate with Allies. Invasion of Bessarabia noted. Official figures show Russian operations spending from 1918 to 1920 totaling £55,973,000 with £34,124,000 for British forces and £24,525,000 for Russian aid.

United Service London Manchester Guardian Wonderwood ML. Kemenets Chaif M. Krassin Ttor

British reply to Russian note to be despatched tonight

London reports the government will break off trade if Bolshevists invade Poland. The note follows a tense exchange with Russia, and observers expect a firm stance against any invasion.

London Polant

Adelaide coal shortage prompts fuel conservation appeal

A Mil meeting of the Coal Board reported rising coal shortages in Adelaide due to industrial strife. Commander Bracegirdle warned the situation is serious as coal allocated for business cannot be landed and is discharged into bulks. He urged the public to conserve fuel and noted shipping disruptions could reroute coal from Newcastle to other areas.

Adelaide The Coal Board Bracegirdle Newcastle Dart

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Shamrock Education Department Bungle Gratiers Pirie Goungil Silver King Mining Company Whlue Prests WAL Iringh Mir Lionel Hill Ns.w. Trawlers Tives Neetor MR Ryan Fo Smyth Bourre GROWD Pedema Park Tiament Ouse Prospector Victorian Butler Marties J. S. Olddes Seb Apa SY Arifain Polane Barra Bessarabia Russia Utain Port Adelaide Police
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