This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
2
Fragmented OCR lists ships and ports with scattered details from a maritime section. It mentions vessels like Iron Mogarel and references Fort Pirie and Newcastle, along with unclear dates and places, sketching a chaotic, period-typical shipping roundup.
An OCR fragment describes delays affecting the Adelaide Steamship Company with mentions of Melbourne and Sydney routes. It references coal merchants and port conditions as hindrances to sailings. Dense OCR errors obscure full details but indicate shipping disruption and vessel movements between Melbourne and Sydney.
Listed housing options with several properties featuring modern amenities and convenient locations. Prices range from £50 to £1,000 with deposits and weekly rents noted, including terrace and stone houses, verandahs, sheds, and built in conveniences. Refined listings describe central sites near Crasaing and Lavelle, with varied room counts from four to six.
Race program for the IAT PIME RACING CLAS LIMITED WINTER MEETING held Monday June 28 1620 at Port Pirie with multiple handicap events including THIAL STAKES PORT PIRIE CUP HANDICAPS and JUMPERS PLATINIUM BRACELET HANDICAP. Officials in Adelaide and Port Pirie published the notice outlining nominations and event details for the meeting.
A.W.U members are urged to attend a meeting tonight Tuesday June 1 at the AAW offices Ellvu street. Important business will be discussed and members are requested to attend.
Public notification from G F Pope and W Blavel announcing the disposal of the Pope business and requesting public patronage. The damaged text references a Pine of Lup Iris and mentions Mr G F Pope and Blavel signing the notice.
The Australian Clerical Association announces a general meeting to be held tonight at 7 o clock in the AWA Hall. Reports from the president and secretary will be presented, including nominations of officers for the ensuing year. Members and intending members are invited to attend.
In May at Nurse Plows Hospital Buia is noted for an event involving ASR Neweontls and Mes L Mes. The item references hospital activities and a protest or ceremony with multiple initials and organizational names.
Public notices announce the will of Maus wee Phlod, deceased, from Port Pirie Hussard State. Executors Timothy David Pillion Clair Aloy sius Pillon and Vincent Pominick Pillion plan to distribute assets. Creditors must submit claims by July 7, 1940, to Barwell & Hague, Port Pirie solicitors, under the executors’ supervision.
The piece laments government secrecy over rainfall effects and grain supplies, noting officials restrict meteorological data. It warns of a looming wheat famine as crops fail and prices rise, urging farmers to plant all available land to ease shortages and support civilized work in the nation.
South Australia lags in developing secondary industries, relying on imported goods after wheat and grazing. War-driven price shifts and large war gratuities to soldiers spur cooperative capital. Yet SA lags other states in leveraging these conditions to start new factories and boost manufacturing opportunities.
The piece argues for establishing woollen mills in South Australia to reduce reliance on imports and cut upcountry costs. It praises local enterprise, claims other states ship wealth away, and stresses employment, stable prices, and higher local earnings. The text suggests government support to boost production and export surplus.
The Department of Mines reports on mining enterprises and petroleum bids while university faculty see resignations. Professor Hawehia plans to resign geology chair to pursue private research. Dr Poulton leaves lectureship after 20 years and becomes surgery lecturer. A discussion on lighting and Crystal Bissett council proposals is also mentioned.
At lunch yesterday a motor bus bound for Isaen Poremas pengern collided with debris on the road, injuring a rider whose arm may require amputation. A large crowd gathered as electric light failures followed by a temporary blackout disrupted the scene. The outage traced to a fault at the Smalters generation source. Community lectures by Rev Moyes, focusing on Homane and Kitchen, will be held at the High School every alternate Wednesday.
A garbled report identifies alleged brick thefts linked to Viju and CuUrt with charges against John Green and Janene Sas. The incident involved a building site on San High Street where bricks were taken and later found. A court date and potential imprisonment were mentioned amid unclear details.
Railway traffic reports a serious disruption at Port Pirie with the Todlowittug line halted and operations affected. No further details available in the fragment.
Beetaloo Valley held a welcome social for the new pastor on Friday night. A large crowd attended the event with Mrs B A Pearce and others among the speakers. The pastor thanked residents for the cordial reception and expressed eagerness to open the church on Sunday.
Urgent maritime tensions emerge as seamen and union officials warn uncontrolled action may halt coastal and inland shipping. Officials push for immediate answers from ship owners, threatening drastic action if demands go unheeded.
An early 20th century notice touts Chamberlain’s Cell and Diarrhoea Remedy as the most reliable remedy for all forms of diarrhoea and dysentery. The ad claims it is sold everywhere and emphasizes immediate attention to symptoms.
At the close of the evening service at Bt Siles church Crystal Brook’s people’s warden praised Mr Williams. W J Abell said the congregation regretted losing their minister but supported his promotion. T Dunsford and S Youne echoed tributes to his work.
Laura Oval match draws tight contest as Gladstone edges Laura by a single point. Both clubs field strong sides with notable back play and late twists. Scott Leo and Berry prominent for Gladstone while Tam Fuller and L Walter led Laura furent. Final score Gladstone 11 behinds 22 points to Laura 3 goals 4 behinds.
Gladys Brockwell leads the principal drama The Devil's Wheel at the Cooee Theatre with scenes of criminal underworld and high society, as she maintains supremacy amid gang leaders and thwarted murder plots. A Fox comedy Help Harp Polices and other acts including The Mystery of No. 43 and The Jump are part of the program tonight.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.