04 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
1
A General Meeting of the Port Pirie Branch will be held in the A W A Hall Plovence Eleegt and Tunsary at 8 pm sharp. Enrolment of new members and election of officers. MARTIN, Secretary (or temporary).
Fred Grey will sell by motion all of his household contents and furniture stored at Port Birio including drawing room suite, chairs, tables, bedsteads, wardrobes, dressers, dining room items, blinds, curtains, linen, kitchenware, tools, garden equipment, and miscellaneous items. Auction to be conducted August several items listed with locations and descriptions.
A distorted OCR snippet mentions a union gathering to be held Tuesday at 8 in the evening with a small committee report and references to unionists and local figures. The fragmentary text names several names and places but renders little coherent detail about actions or outcomes.
A Port Pirie housing debate convened by the Trades and Labor Council moved to Sunday evening. Speakers urged government loans and relief to fund urgent housing, with statistics cited on population changes and accommodation shortages.
Fragmentary notice touts Raglass Bros Oranges and a sale near Bernata Creek on Hiway. Claims best oranges at moon prices with guaranteed value. Mentions Naziass Bros and Ormaze Farm in a garbled context.
The Defence Department seeks men to join the forces under General Commanding Adelaide Imperial Forces. Applicants must register with the recruiting office in Keswick Barracks Adelaide. Preference to returned soldiers. enlistment as privates with training and duties outlined.
Readable fragments describe a vaudeville act titled The Can s 3 Epitiank Treat foe Ryervona ite, noting stage performance elements and a local theatre listing. The brief item outlines show dates and venue cues in a period voice.
Fragmentary report notes a Sunday gathering called by the Trades of Port Pirie to discuss Sunday study and public amusements. Speakers including Lionel ill and others urged public participation and a softie meeting of Parliament. Provisions mention a resolution and the desire to reopen picture shows on Sunday evenings with opposition to a proclamation.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Jamestown coursing event with odd team names and unclear outcomes. The 16 dig Mosses stake appears won by Mosses, followed by mentions of Kelly Kors Molly and boats. Other lines reference runners up and various names, but the exact results are obscured.
A bustling Red Triangle Concert hosted by Hull vocalists MUU Artists and led by Ale. Longsford featured Geo. Gummow's orchestra and a varied program. Notables included Miss Hilda Morgan Nellie Meynok and Mr. Keith Samuelerville with numerous encores. The event raised funds for the Ted Triangle Appeal and showcased local talent amid stage, reception, and moving tributes.
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