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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
4
A two vote attempt by ANAS officers failed to elect new leaders. Sir Dort Pirie chaired the meeting as Haw ham members attended. The result postponed the election to next Monday with aim to appoint directors.
A fragmented item discusses attempts to regulate dried fruits and prevent contamination. It mentions officials, proposals, and a meeting involving named entities and dates, though many terms are garbled. The report centers on regulatory actions and potential enforcement measures.
The Adelante programme at Victoria Park was disrupted by heavy rain and wind. Horses including Blue Stet and Mooney showed strong finishes while Myty Bob and others chased results amid challenging conditions. Time: 4 5/1. dividends noted but rough weather dominated racing notes.
Flemington hosts a day of races with various horses and jockeys listed. Local trainers and stables are noted with multiple entries across sprint and long distance events. The card includes morning trials and evening fixtures featuring notable horses and riders.
A garbled OCR fragment recalls Hobart Hole and a weeks-long note about apples. The passage mentions a survey of nine and a state vow, with unclear names and actions.
A rugby style football match was played in heavy ground as senior cadets from E, F companies faced off with Umpire Staff-Sergeant Major Moylan. Winners included J Fitzgerald and W Munro with goalkickers Bear, Cavenett, and Munro.
Jamestown defeated Gladstone with a large attendance on Saturday as Wadstone opened with an early goal. Final scores show Gladstone 6 goals 7 behinds to Jamestown 10 behinds. Other notes mention Western Hambl ers and local players, with incomplete names and unfamiliar terms in this damaged record.
The English Zionist Federation’s twenty first conference in London backed a resolution led by M Sokolow and Lord Housenfield praising allied support for Palestine. Weizmann and Lord Rothschild spoke on immigration, agricultural development, and potential oil wealth, urging global cooperation to enable Jewish settlement and growth.
Mt Hie Sthietio Pavilion today Ted Cetorne that I formerly tam Pi Peliopweigtt oot Viteria de Poot Heeowee Hath. The visitor was easily bested in the ring as the contender led through the early rounds and dominated the rest.
The Times reports a key Anglo-German boning competition set for Merlin with main event featuring Custen against Mek in the principal match. The article notes a prime contest and outlines the schedule for the Sunday program.
The Jamestown team beat Drie by three games in a rain affected golf clash. Light rain and intermittent clouds disrupted play but Jamestown maintained control as the match concluded with a solid win.
Thieves broke into the Oyster Saloon owned by UL Gong on Hindlew Street Adelaide. They ransacked the premises and took about £210 in cash and a diamond and opal ring. Police are investigating the burglary with few leads.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Vesst Mei and Lala, labor matters, Maye elnuutt, and Raywesen Aatives. It references totals, a Mure quuorbor, and a Mather at list Seat by Ob verent Faun Melee. The text is unclear and lacks coherent event details.
Multiple local property notices advertise four to six room brick, stone, and wood houses with modern conveniences near the Blitel Smelters area. Prices range from £175 to £930 with terms, deposits, and quick sale emphasis plus a boarding home option and a serviced terrace residence. Some properties include verandahs, sheds, and landscaped allotments within minutes of industrial facilities. No sale, no commission promised.
At Victoria Park a crowded meeting saw Clever Jim win the Birhday Cup amid a chaotic finish. Friction on the first furlong led to a near-rail disaster involving Fruit Bat and others, with Young Matson suspended for 44 days. The Port Pirie scene also highlighted youth football plans to foster steady, disciplined junior players before senior ranks.
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