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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1925
Page
2
The article notes an international shift toward day baking as a solution in industrial labor issues. It cites representatives from about 40 countries and compares modern proposals with prewar views on eight-hour days, unemployment, and worker protections.
A historic shift from diplomat led meetings to the Geneva based International Labour Organisation has created annual conferences that unite governments employers and workers. These gatherings yield practical reforms such as eight hour days weekly rest forbidding child labor and safer conditions even in harsh European and Asian industries. The new framework is praised as a charter of liberty advancing health safety and social justice worldwide.
Mr and Mrs G A Blesing of Gladstone hosted a birthday party on Tuesday for their eldest son turning 24. About 50 guests attended and the gathering was enjoyed. The initial meeting of the Hotel Club Restaurant and Caterers Union elected A E Turley as president and F C Dayes as secretary. Father Meagher of Broken Hill will assist at St Mark's Church services with Dr Prendergast tomorrow. Archdeacon Doyle served at Pirie 37 years ago. A stray note warns about rotary saws and safe practices amid changing seasons.
The adjourned case of Mathew Ryan charged with carrying liquor from the Port Pirie Hotel was brought before Mr. D. G. Scott at Pirie Police Court yesterday. The case was withdrawn with C. B. L. Hannan appearing for the defendant. Witcharete Committee Meeting for ALP held at A W A Hall Sunday morning to discuss the smoke social and Labour Government visit. The Premier may be accompanied by L. Lwilt and Jelley.
Residents recalled one of the coldest days in Pirie as morning temperatures fell from 42 degrees at the Post Office to 34 degrees. Children faced chilly classrooms, with some lacking boots or stockings while adults kept hands in pockets and wore gloves.
The Port Pirie Pioneers met in the Institute Room on Thursday evening to hear His Worship the Mayor Mr J S Geddes discuss his travels in Europe. The talk included amusing anecdotes and was well received by an attentive audience. Applause and singing of Auld Lang Syne closed the event.
Mr and Mrs T D Haines hosted a wireless demonstration in Napperby inviting friends from Port Germein Telowle and Napperby. Static conditions hampered success but the program was enjoyed. Demonstrator was Mr Bennetts of Jas Marshall and Co with thanks for their hospitality. Frosts are reported to have damaged early tomato plants.
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