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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
1
A blaze in Wellington NiZ left a mother and her youngest child dead. Firefighters fought the flames as neighbors searched the ruins for a missing man and another child reported missing. The house was described as a Gre ative structure, with flames and debris hindering rescue attempts.
A disputed appeal by participants failed to overturn a disqualification. The panel upheld the original ruling, confirming the ban and the standing of the decision.
Reports say the West Terrace cemetery crematorium resumed operations after repairs to a furnace part caused a six week delay. The funeral of a deceased woman proceeded with cremation this afternoon. The service notes the facility is the sole crematorium in the Commonwealth with several overseas remains redirected for cremation.
Two hundred workers occupy mill premises threatening to cease work unless employers address wage and condition claims. If talks fail, escalating action may spread to Greweries, with potential broader disruption across the industry.
A formal plea was entered by an individual linked to a corruption case, admitting responsibility for a scheme involving deception and financial loss. Prosecutors indicated ongoing investigations and anticipated sentencing details.
In Melbourne Monnay Tithe court hears action for damages by Mr Pratten against the Sydney Daily for an article July F eo 994 alleging libel. Pratten argues the piece harms his character and credit. defendants deny defamation and claim words not defamatory.
The readable parts discuss a crossroad in church matters, criticizing proposals removing clerical roles and fearing Catholic influence in a controversial book. The excerpt notes a cautious stance amid theological scholarship and concerns about modern reforms.
An article recounts Burgoyne and companions navigating rough seas and a meteor scene during a trip from Pirie to Wearrona. It notes Burgoyne’s bold seafaring, ongoing friendship with old allies, and hints at his frail health while reflecting on departure of 42,000 people to a new climate.
Pirie Town Council held a meeting with 39 applications for the caretaker post for the Memorial Deal. The council decided to handle applications at the next meeting. Town Clerk's report covers finances, works, and ward road repairs. Several ward road and water and paving tasks were noted, with decisions on asphalt paths and water table works, and continued consideration of Amanda Street works.
A large party of men and policemen search for Mrs Dwyer who wandered into the ash and has not been seen since Friday. Authorities hold little hope of her being found alive.
A grim news item from Slyndey reports a man who, driven by family strife, died by self harm after a drunken assault at his home near Lakes Creek. A confrontation with his father followed a blunt strike, leading to fatal injuries and a deadly outcome.
In a terse London dispatch the French premier’s envoy expresses satisfaction with the current French military stance. The message notes plans to reinforce with tanks and underscores the aim to preserve operational soundness. The report is hampered by garbled OCR but centers on Franco Rabat and Rabat-related defense talks.
A chaotic OCR fragment mentions Lieutenant Golocel Mil lanetr and conspirators. it notes death sentences and long terms for various offenses. Other accused face imprisonment, including references to weapons, marital issues, and eight to four year terms, with vague mentions of ammunition and authorities.
fragmented OCR text discusses cigarette incendiary hazards and accidental explosions at sea and in Paris. mentions hospitals, injuries, and unknown events, with garbled phrases about explosives and accidents.
A large crowd at Mie Andiril Theatre watched Douglas Fairbanks portray the agile rogue in The Thief of Bagdad. The production delivered swift action, mystifying plots, and lavish spectacle across its 14 000 feet of screen.
Alhambra Pictures lures Fox West Coast with The Deadwood Guard touted as the greatest Western picture Tom Mix has headlined. Based on Clarence Mulford, the film follows The Orphan who seeks vengeance for his father’s murder by outlaw Tex Wik. Urban setting, stage chases, and dramatic heroism promise a thrill packed Western drama with notable cast and scenic background.
An encoded fragment cites ispANanese Earthshocks and a Monday train event with unclear sources. Karenkd Formosa hints at a formation report and ambiguous timing. Names and details are incomplete, leaving the exact location and parties involved undetermined.
Reports from Shanghai describe Chinese rioting with warships on standby and foreign protection for civilians. General Linlulung’s troops have arrived to bolster guards at the concession while authorities pursue a central inquiry.
In Sydney discussions, shipowners push to relax union gains while seamen threaten strike action. Union officials say owners seek to unwind agreed conditions, urging volunteers aboard Commonwealth vessels. Owners counter that no submission to longer terms is planned, asserting the dispute is tied to broader labor government policies.
In Melbourne on Monday Tom Walsh, general president of the Seamen's Union, stated new demands. The note mentions old conditions sought by seamen and references the union leadership and a shipowners association. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate ongoing labor talks.
Officials publicly warned today that a shortage of workers will delay steamer operations. The note, issued in Melbourne, cautioned that the ship can not run without sufficient hands, and observers expected a surge in wearing operations starting this afternoon.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a council meeting and a goimalttee with unclear names and garbled phrases. The readable portions reference a presiding official and a government body in an Australian context, but the exact actions, dates, or outcomes are unreadable.
A woman passenger named Mrs A W Marriott died after being struck by a moving coal train at Port Adelaide station during a Port Adelaide to Ardrossan run. The body lay between the rail and elevator bridge. one arm was severed. Investigations and official reports followed as driver German and the guard learned of the accident from station officials. The inquest and repairs details appeared in the local press.
In Sydney NSW politics a senior figure urged the governor to call on Mr 3. 7. Lag, leader of the Labor party, to form a ministry with a solid majority. Lape attended and assured the governor that a ministry would be formed within two days.
The fourth sampetition for the ve phiee premuted by Mearns Forgan Bowden Pimolt and Weldemano was held on Saturday over the 800 and 900 yard ranges. The last new term to shoot at 900 yards saw Gt Raving struggling in fading light. The champion was won by Gerhlieb, Soares.
In Melbourne a foggy morning disrupted navigation as a steamer anchored off Geelong coast. The foe claimed the safest course was to anchor for twenty years, with authorities unsure how to proceed amid the weather and fog.
The readable text shows garbled phrases and names, making it hard to determine a clear event or people. It appears to reference nerve, tonic, and medical terms but lacks coherent structure or identifiable entities to summarize into a factual news item.
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