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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
1
The Scotsman questions Sinn Fein leaders over a proposed Ireland Dail. It reports Sinn Fein intends to recognize members elected in the south and north as forming a new Dail Biruan to convene, amid debate on an Irish republic versus continued union with Britain.
A United Service dispatch from London says National News reports ships are filling at Sheerness and will sail to Ireland. Officials describe the Irish situation as more serious than public reports show, with belief that another rebellion attempt is imminent.
A steamer ran aground at Adelaide's Queen's Wharf after a collision with the steamer Ping tied at the same berth. Rescue crews reported damage to the stern and mooring lines, with one vessel listing and both ships suffering dents and scrapes. No injuries or fatalities are detailed.
The Paris report states Count Komgurotsu died from injuries after a motor accident involving a car of King Alexander. The incident, reported Sunday by The Tikes correspondent, occurred in Paris with a royal connection.
A heavy all day downpour across the state turned streets, parks, and gardens into waterlogged expanses. Workers paused outside as trenching and stevedoring stopped, while officials noted widespread disruption and damage was still being assessed this morning.
An evening passenger train from Peterborough ran late due to track flooding between Crystal Brook and Port Pirie. The line near Greta’s farm flooded, animals and road shunting caused further delays, and the train crawled to Warmertown after water blocked the rails and a shunting mishap.
The report notes persistent rain over Hamley Bridge causing disrupted activity. Weather conditions hinder travel and outdoor events, with residents adjusting plans as roads become slick and visibility decreases. Authorities advise caution for pedestrians and motorists in the area.
Effects of heavy rain leave gutters overflowing and footpaths muddy. Water fills flats and parks, surrounding playgrounds with deep puddles. Several streets including The Terrace and Pirw West experience inundation. some homes risked water entry for hours as yards and roads become impassable.
A government meteorologist released a general rain forecast yesterday, citing a broad wet period for the region. Impacts were described as likely a light to moderate rainfall with possible minor flooding in low-lying areas.
British and American naval architects and Mr. Waster (secretary of the Department of Commerce) confer in Silay about revising the London Conference rules on shipbuilding. They deem changes necessary following the Titanic disaster and iceberg collision.
A rough weather report notes widespread rain across the state with patchy activity in western and northern districts. Rainfall totals include 920 mm in the northwest and 488 points at Kingoonya, 457 at Yardea, and 161 at Nornning.
Stock Exchange notices from Adelaide May 34 show quotations on British new stock and several named entries such as White Hope Celebra ton and Mutooroo along with Bulluch Pans and Mundy Lass O Gawrie. The report lists multiple items with given prices and several regional names reflected in the brokered listings.
United Servic London reports a British firm cutting clothing and boot prices by a few pence or five percent, citing shrinking American demand and smaller Australasian orders. Other firms are expected to imitate the move as prices drop to spur buying.
The Times reports from London that the cabinet has not yet decided on a wealth levy to fund the war. An early government statement on the policy is expected, with the plan to be announced in due course.
Adelaide Monday report on the State Industrial hour case as Deputy President Webb amends the award to pay casuals 2 shillings per hour with a three hour minimum. Mr Youlton and Mr Piper clash over variations and the need for a common rule affecting Port Adelaide and other ports. The court rejects broader changes, confirming 2 shillings an hour and three hours minimum for casual tally clerks.
In Melbourne the Prince of Wales reviewed the naval service at Government House with about 1000 sailors from cruisers submarines destroyers and depots present. He accepted a wood case gift from Sir Joseph Cook and spoke of sea power and Australia’s role. Ten thousand schoolchildren later staged an impressive display at the Cricket Ground before a visit to Cadetship Renown and a hospital reception for returned soldiers.
In the crown court before Mr Justice Poole Albert Walter Napier aged 20 faced a charge of incest alleged to have occurred at Bern on May 12, 1919. Napier denied the accusation and was defended by Mr Rollison. The Crown Prosecutor Mr WH A Shierlaw stated the charge of misconduct with his sister on the specified occasions. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Eric Sabine sues Federal Mutual Insurance and Farmers and Settlers Insurance for 350 pounds damages for alleged wrongful dismissal. Defence claims service could end with one month's notice and offers 29 pounds 3 shillings 4 pence in lieu. Sabine cites premium increases and alleges a vendetta to ruin him after 19 years building a business. case adjourned.
A violent storm and a cloudburst swept England and Wales, flooding towns including Louth. The River Lud rose up to ten feet, submerging streets and uprooting homes, with flotations sweeping vehicles seaward. Rescue teams found about thirty bodies. Estimated damage reached £500,000.
A mother and her three children were overtaken by floodwater in a room near South. As water rose she placed the children on piled furniture but they were swept away before rescuers arrived. The distressed woman was removed from the scene as others were fully submerged and survivors rescued from rooftops.
The Times condemns Queensland rent legislation and expropriation measures as breaches of the Constitution. Professor Berrictdle Kell argues the Governor is partisan, the Legislative Council packed, and the Acting Governor defies royal instruction. Arbitration and Imperial compensation for contract changes are proposed as possible remedies.
In a London interview Mr Theodore Premier of Querie Mud responds to Professor Barricdale Keith on constitutional sales and Deva infringements by Queensland. He argues swamping Upper Houses was never constitutional and would delay reform. He notes arbitration tribunals are impractical and limit sovereign rights. he avoids financial questions.
Advertisement calls A W U members to the union office tonight with items including a Broken Hill correspondence and other matters. A separate Clerical Association session is listed for the A W A Hall with reports from the Adelaide secretary and nominations to follow.
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