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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
2
Australian wool vests for men women and children with long short and sleeveless styles. Prices range from 2/6 to 4/6 with sizes 3 to 9 and special values on 3/4 child sizes and 7/44 underskirts. Long sleeve spencers and knitted wool binders also offered.
Miss Muriel Day and Miss Alice Price among leading talents listed for event. On June 9 at Dig te silence Hughes Street Mile End Solin Thomas father of J W Shepherd Nepperby aged 82 years dies, mourned by family and friends.
A garbled list of insurance companies, mercantile firms, and suppliers appears, naming Royal Exchange Assurance, Mutual Life, The Cyclone Gate and Fence Co, Bennett and Fisher, HJ Penno and Co, Comandies and Twine, Clutterbuck Bros, Farm Machinery, Adelaide Radio Company, Vereo Bros, Bran and Pollard, Alfred C. Catt and Co, and others across the state. The text is fragmented with multiple misreadings and incomplete entries.
Delegates at the Inter-State Labor Conference support a Commonwealth Industrial Disputes Committee with power to handle disputes likely to cross state borders. The plan aims to give workers a say before decisions affect employment, but risks broader union involvement across eastern states and local discontent.
A passage argues that only unions likely to be involved in industrial disputes should decide on work stoppages. It claims this system would reduce strikes because workers bear the main burden of interruption when disputes occur.
Persistent south winds bring cooler air with mostly clear skies as weather forecasts show continued cool conditions. Industrial court hearings focus on a log of small items while union representatives plan to attend the Biotomyaits Fin conference in Adelaide this week.
On Tuesday a deadlock emerged between the Vernon merchants and workers. Employers proposed arbitration under Wage Board rules, while employees urged masters to discuss all points and seek finality. They warned of another conference if needed, but masters refused. Both sides would consult their associations.
Omettis of the South Adelaide Football Club report that H Aistrope suffered a compound ankle fracture on Saturday. He was left at Adelaide Hospital without attention for three hours before being moved to a private hospital where Dr Pellew treated him. The injury was severe with bone protruding as he waited for care.
Dr. H Heaton announced he has accepted the MacDonald Chair of Economic and Political Science at Queen's University Kingston Canada He resigns as Director of tutorist classes and Lecturer in Economics at Adelaide University and plans to depart Australia within months after ten years residence He expressed regret at leaving Australia to be near his new post.
Mr. E. Maso on a short business visit to Pirie will depart for Broken Hill today. In Jamestown last Saturday a football match left Mr. Jit Harris of the Ghedstone loan with an injury to his right hand. South Australia rite Te pera Gi Company manager I. M Day and Austra fasia Melbourne assistant general manager G. Thesett visit tomorrow, with Mrs. Durbon and others arriving by the end of the week. Mary Durbon, aged nine, sustains a minor injury after a fall. Mr. Hurrolit, a Maitings resident of three years, arrives at Brook on Friday. A tailoring business opens at the new premises of Wa. Deer, Crystal Brook.
Henry P Buck died after a piece of iron fell on his head while working on a new fridge beside the railway line at Mile End on Saturday morning. He was admitted to Adelaide Hospital and died there yesterday. He lived on Gross Roads Clarence Gardens and belonged to Duke of Brunswick Lodge No 1 UAOO.
In a Monday night session Mayor J S presided as Inspector reported fish shops and fish supply in coalition. The Mayor recalled recent fish bought by Dr Threadgold, noting odor and safety for human consumption. Laughter followed as officials debated cooperation with Fisheries Inspector and handling of fish waste at the wharves.
Adelaide reports Mr T Hulterfeld inspector general lands announced a bore near Kingoonya area struck freshwater at 70 feet. The site north of Wilgena adjoins government water-boring operations. Pastoralists see value in water access for large sheep holdings on vast lands.
Selnts earned a surprise win Saturday against weakened Sollys as Greens dominated early and late, with solid team play, crisp passing, and sharper kicking. Star performances came from Boundy, Kearns, Zubriniek, and Richardson, while Leahey and Kenny stood out for Solly in a spirited but losing effort.
Shiftworkers' Association reports a decisive Green and Gold win on Monday to level the series with Rovers. The victory came through a clean pressing game and steady defense, with War plare noted for a Maltling pace and consistent effort.
Dr Robinette urged relief from high isolation charges in Pirie Ward noting cost hinders patient transfers to the isolation block. Members were urged to be written about reducing fees to prevent epidemics and to address the aging, underused facility described as a costly, unopened elephant.
An inquiry into the June 9 railway crash near which ten men were injured was opened today. Witnesses described the incident, rail and sleeper conditions, and noted crews rushed repairs. discussion centered on engine control, braking, and track integrity as Warriors, Rovers, and other teams faced a pending contest with key players Zabri nich and Zubeinich highlighted.
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