03 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1919
Page
1
A Fergusson Dramatic Company presentation of The Wages of Sin unfolds at Teaver Hall on Saturday night. Performances feature a strong heroine, a villain, and a climactic crime. critics praise the acting, singing, and scenery, noting the play’s sensational and morally charged tone.
An eclectic program unfolds with acts and film clips featuring Mort, Charlie, and others. The narrative centers on melodrama and stunts, including a trap and a postman arrival, as performers court laughs and tension on stage at a Lasino complex.
Paris. Satureley, Professor Weluman of Manchester University. Debate on Palestine from the Mediterranean to the Y, with aims for a Jewish homeland. The piece discusses international reception and Britain’s role, noting calls for a state and political guidance amid wartime politics.
London reports detail the case of an Irishman aided by Tio Pitts Daily Most correspondent. A deputation including DuVal, Griditis, and Plonket seeks intervention before the Peasy Canferente to recover a matter. Sympathy from France and dominions accompanies the plea for support.
A garbled OCR item mentions Lord Jel Toun and a mystery figure named Hundon. It references a Saturday event in Australia and a call at a location, but full details are unreadable. The fragment preserves entity names and suggests a news note about a notable person and an Australian context.
A 19th century report describes a plan to move a railway station from Ateale to Wandeara with a western boundary realignment of Crystal Tok hundred. It estimates cost at about £4000 and notes the station would sit roughly one mile farther west benefiting Wandearan residents.
In Adelaide on Sunday the meteorologist Mr Bromiley noted a rising pressure trend and unsettled weather. A region of higher pressure was moving in from the south, bringing mild indicators of change.
A card announces that Mr A E Bolt dental surgeon of Bil Eng has joined in practice of dentistry with Mr H C Ford surgeon contractor at Ellen Street Port Pine 94a.
Police were summoned to the home of J Stanger in New Glennig after a man named Symons allegedly shot his wife following a dispute over an alleged affair. The woman was transported for treatment. Symons was arrested on a charge of inflicting daily harm and remanded at the Adelaide Police Court.
The article reports the Co operative Council election results with departmental representatives named. It lists workers and foremen, including several named individuals, and notes the new council will meet at the refinery complex in the near future.
London reports ongoing influenza investigations by Allied medical staff. Major discovery by Graeme Gibson and colleagues suggests a probable causative germ, with earlier work by Bradford Bashford and Wilson cited. Gibson’s death from the illness underscores dangers of pioneering research as monkeys were used to test cultures.
Reports from London and across the realm warn of a high death rate and expanding influenza outbreak. Strikes by workers, crowded rallies, and mounting ambulance calls strain health services as virulence worsens in cities from Manchester to London and coastal towns.
In Sydney and surrounding suburbs a handful of cases appeared last Sunday at Geist Hospital and three new suburban cases were reported. No fresh cases were recorded, keeping the total to 305 with 14 deaths to date.
In Adelaide a protest by Wheat Board chairmen led by M G H Prosser condemned interference with board work amid dual investigations. Premier A H Peake acknowledged the serious position, noting the inquiry aims to uncover truth in matters of public interest and must continue to its full extent.
Comment and criticism surge over disclosures related to the war loan commission. Awaited developments in the coming weeks excite widespread interest and curiosity. Adelaide Stock Exchange committees urged to maintain efforts to test allegations against member actions amid renewed suspicions.
A court martial charged Yates Court Marine with mutiny aboard a transport ship near Somalia. Witnesses testified the crew considered mutinous actions over sailing conditions and possible return, with the spokesman Yurilis stating sailors were not isolated. Proceedings adjourned with mixed reactions from the crew and shore authorities awaited further action.
In Adelaide on Sunday over 130 New South Wales residents held in quarantine boarded a special 84 first class and 40 second class train to Albury for removal of restrictions. Premier McPeake said government action would follow expert advice. In Melbourne conditions improved with bars and saloons set to reopen and bans lifted, while Sydney also eased restrictions.
Neat man Bert Pirie will host the State Conference of the Wastration Natives Association in Pirie Town Mall on April 19 to discuss internal affairs and public interest topics. Port Pirie delegates to the conference are Messrs Davis Forsyth and J.
Miss Glidy's June organizer for the Soldiers' Town League seeks town participation in a fundraising appeal. Funds are to be collected next Friday and Tuesday by the general manager of the Smelters Coy. Port Parte residents will have a chance to contribute, with deadlines before Thursday to avoid reductions.
The readable fragment references cable news and a Times headed item on the page. No clear event or names are provided to anchor a full summary.
Government runs a special train from Adelaide Monday at 7 to convey Broken Hill citizens home. Premier thanks New South Wales Premier and South Australian Government for facilitating the return of exiled people.
At a Trades and Labour Council session held Friday discussions centered on the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners and their employers. The council adopted a resolution to back society members in pushing for better working conditions.
A scrambled report outlines Bolshevist leanings and factional aims within the Labor Party in Victoria. Proposals call for aligning with the One Big Union, rewarding Spartacus-linked figures, and abolishing the house of representatives while debating the Chief Justice role. The Midland and East Malvern branches attend a conference amid internal strife and warnings against rash moves.
In hot weather a crowd watched War Music defeat Glenlochy 2 goals to 3 as teams from War Music and Glenlochy played at Solomontown Parklands. Proceeds of the ground collection benefited Mrs Godfrey, a war widow with five children, raised to £3 7s 3d. War Music, now veteran-like, won their fourth consecutive match against ships’ teams.
John Murphy son of Mrs T Murphy of Poll Dade Port Pirie died Friday in Port Pirie Hospital from typhoid pneumonia complications. He was a member of Excelsior Band and Authr’s Haul. His funeral was held at Port Pirie Cemetery with services by Fathers McEvoy and McCabe. The community extends sympathy to Mrs Murphy in her sudden bereavement.
Port Pirie dispatches announce QUORNA sailings every Saturday to Port Adelaide and Lincoln with SS QUORNA. Additional note indicates QUORNA operates Mondays for coal shipments.
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