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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 08, 1920

Page

3

Smelters Work Remains Under New Conditions Tomorrow

Smelters will begin applying the directors offer with reservations from tomorrow. A general instruction from Mr Ssmuerset outlines hours and rates from 3 am Wednesday June Sl, with full day pay from $2 up to 1 pm. Work ends Saturday at 4. Sunday shifts start at 8 am. Extra pay applies for overtime and weekend work. Retrospective pay for 1929 pensions to be calculated. Whistles will be adjusted to new times.

Ssmuerset Judd Jay Tay

Whistle Timetable Changes At Smelters Plant

City timetable notices a new whistle schedule at the Smelters plant. Alterations require the whistle to sound at 9 am and follow a new sequence including 12.36 pan and 1 pin times, with 4b pan and midnight signals replacing the Pirie town clock.

Pirie

Government Workers Meeting at AWAL Hall

A general meeting of Pur Pirie branch Australian Government Workers Association was held at AWAL Hall after the mass meeting. Large attendance with many officers and delegates present. Funds and welfare plans discussed with committee reports and assistance offered by officials.

Te Pur Pirie Te Australian Government Workers’ Association Awal Hall Thames FR Witew

Economic Labor Proposal From New South Wales Engines Association

In a debated move the association urges higher wages for laboring workers arguing increased pay boosts productivity and stabilizes the industry. Officials say the measure would raise costs but cover essential merit and living standards for workers amid rising living expenses.

Pacifying Mesopotamia Measures Cut Raiders’ Attacks

Reuters reports in London that aiding activities on the upper Euphrates have largely ceased after British patrols. Raiders on May 21 wrecked a goods train south of Amhuressa and caused 13 casualties, signaling a temporary setback for the raiders.

Reuter LONDO Upper Euphrates Mesopotamia Amhuressa

British government to abandon levy on war wealth

Reuters from London reports the British government has definite plans to drop the levy on war wealth. It is expected that Chancellor Austen Chamberlain will announce the cabinet’s decision on Monday.

Reuter London IL Tg Austen Chamberlain

Mall-clad knight and the fluttering pencon saga

A fragmented verse recalls a mall-clad knight and a fluttering pencon. mentions a sore throat, a medical cure, and a reference to science and a great peppermint remedy. The garbled lines hint at a parody of medical quackery and fantastical healing.

Countess capsizes at Birkenhead dock in deadly disaster

London report details the Countess coasting vessel struck the Alfrea dock gates at Birkenhead. A surge of water swept the craft over, overturning it. Rescue crews found victims and survivors clung to dock rails as water rushed in. Current estimated high and death toll feared between one and twenty.

London Countess Collibe Alfrea Birkenhead Wreekone

Coooee Theatre Screens Fox Films Tonight

Amusements at Cooee Theatre feature three Fox pictures including a super deluxe offering and two dramas. One tale follows a bold quest while another centers on a romance girl who believes every novel ends well. Prince of Wales visits Victoria adds public interest.

Cooee Toato Adelare Mimi Prince of Wales Victoria

Woman and Wife at CA Theatre

A screening tonight at the CA Theatre presents the Bronte story Woman and Wife adapted to film. The production aims to bring life to characters from the novel and showcases emotional scenes. Also features an episode of The Mystery of No. 4 with a cunning trap and a brave hero.

CA ‘Theatre Charlotte Bronte Casing

Variety Co to Visit Cooke Theatre Tonight and Thursday

Variety Company brings a varied program to Cooke Theatre with magic by Melbin Huevexanee a Wonder Wontun demonstration and performances by Bob Bell Minnie Cooper and others. The Galeties will present entertaining feats and dances with music and comedy making the evenings a lively showcase.

Oore Galeties Melbin Huevexanee Yy Hhoda Tie Wonder Bob Bell Cocetine Minnie Cooper Enyis Gill Ayo

Allies May Test Russia Resources In Siberia

Reuters reports from the War Office weekly review note Bolshevik advances near the Pripet and Dnieper, Japanese movements along the Amur, and tentative Allied plans to test Russia’s exports by sending a commission. Trotsky is said to command the Red Army under a new alias Brusiloff.

Reuter London War Office Siberia Castries Bay Ada Amur Bolshevist Constant Krassin Russia Alles Issurant Keltchak Denekin

Allies Housing Congress Debate Prompts Demand for Homes

Fragmented text shows a discussion on housing congress aims. Advocates push for dwellings targets and urban planning, while others call for centralized industry. The garbled wording hints at a policy debate on housing supply and land use.

Aturaaly Aled Housing Congress Mote Tnyyatin Sal Sons de

Shimiday Beats Lowe In North London Tennis Contest

Shimiday, a 28 year old Japanese player, defeats international rival Lowe in the North London tennis championship. The Evening News notes Shimiday’s lasting power, speed, muscular build, and strong forward and backward play mark him as a formidable opponent.

United Service London Shimiday Lowe

Premiers to decide on Hughes immigration and gauges plan

Interest attaches to a June 26 meeting between Prime Minister Hughes and state premiers. At the latest conference Hughes insisted that 25/9 payments be tied to acceptance of federal proposals on immigration control, gauge unification, and Murray River works. Premiers seek more federal aid for gauge unification and question immigration terms. New South Wales signals need to revise federal institutions after cabinet review.

Hughes Commonwealth Murray Waters Murray Watt Sher New South Wales Mr. Storey

Archbishop of Wales enthroned in impressive ceremony

Reuters reports the enthronement of the former Bishop of St. Asaph as Archbishop of the Church of England in Wales. Welsh parishional attendees filled the service and reception at the palace. The new archbishop urged unity among Welshmen and spoke of Wales' spiritual forces being reorganised for the age to come and the struggle between good and evil.

Reuter London St. Asaph Church of England Wales Iergy

Oilfield Reported Found Near Bonneville France

United Service reports a new oilfield discovered near Bonneville in Haute Savoie. The Doree well will begin sinking immediately to develop the field.

France United Service Paris Bonneville Department of Haute Savoie

A Gould Investment Promises Quick Health Relief

An old salve ad touts Nivea and a remedy for stomach pain dysentery and digestive distress. It claims swift, strong effects and urges readers to buy a product now, promising relief with a bold investment metaphor.

GOULD

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