04 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1919
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes detail a deadly influenza surge last week in a great town in East Anglia and Wales with hundreds ill and early cases. Mention of a public exhibit, detention fears, and police response appears amid garbled references to officials and firefighting actions.
Negotiations continued on the smelter while ships for Australia were held under tight government supervision. The report notes wartime control measures affecting transport and merchant activity, with officials emphasizing strategic priority and security considerations.
Chinese Workers' organisation in Wissia joins sixty thousand members to spread revolutionary propaganda. An appeal urges Chinese workers to oppose the government and establish jets in China. The document reflects anti-government sentiment and seeks broad revolutionary action.
The Coal Commission Bill advances with ministers detailing electricity and wage promises. The House of Lords backs the bill after amendments on wages hours and industrial terms, by a large vote while the Commons committee examines key provisions.
A Reuters report from London notes a surrendered U-boat being towed to England sank in Dogger Bank waters. The crew were rescued and saved.
Fragmented report describes a safety incident in Glenelg Adelaide involving multiple individuals and a hospital setting. The text references a possible legal or investigative proceeding, unclear witnesses, and health facility involvement with conflicting statements and timelines.
A contentious hearing examined two youths aged 13 involved in an auction sale incident. Prosecution alleges the boys worked as assistants at the sale and faced questioning over possession and deficieny claims. The judge heard testimony about family backgrounds and religious instruction, with one youth stating age and circumstances to determine custody and reformary status.
A brief item notes a table feature titled Pews with His Puns at Teed Tet showcasing wordplay and furniture pieces. The piece highlights light humor and a local display vibe.
Fragmented text references conflict in central Europe with distant mentions of authorities and factions. Key names and stakes are garbled, but the passage suggests political strife, militant groups, and calls for disarmament or suppression. The exact entities and events remain unclear from the damaged source.
A chaotic report from London and Cologne describes widespread strikes and government upheaval in late 1918. Workers protest in central Germany and threaten to dissolve the National Assembly while Spartacist actions surge across cities.
Fragmentary OCR text references ministers in Berlin and martial law with continued unrest. Details are unclear about people, dates, or actions.
Reports describe severe fighting Saturday with communists seizing most public buildings. Students and national guards joined clashes as fighters attacked from vantage points around major structures, causing heavy disruption across the cities.
Report describes Win dau recaptured and notes the capture state after a violent confrontation. Mentions Copeniemges and Sum N dterfine tissues, with references to a seat change and an ambush aftermath. Details are partial and OCR-derived.
In the House of Commons referencing Mr Batterton, Mr Walter Long said the Imperial Government did not propose or approve of any arrangement by Admiral Witzherbert to convey the Nationalist delegation to Europe. The remark aimed to clarify official positions on the delegation's travel.
Nagetha at home and office cures start symptoms of coughs and throat irritation. Nazetha is advertised as an aromatic antiseptic and preventive measure against influenza diphtheria meningitis and other microbes. Goode Bros. sell Nazetha at 4/6.
An Australian alman death story reports Lieut. J. F. Hancock and Maneik killed when a plane at about 1000 feet loses control in clear skies. The aeroplane nosedives into the Thames, with the wreckage recovered and investigators baffled by the cause.
Fragmentary London report mentions a forecast of a reevaluation related to wireless technology and animation leads. The readable portion is incomplete and contains many garbled terms.
The Times Paris desk notes the peace conference grappling with a complex German settlement. Allies seek stability in Germany, and anticipates a seven week process with possible extensions. The Polish Commission and German frontiers feature in the tentative settlement plan.
A satirical report notes a Weir Jus assembly resolution protesting the administration of internal affairs. It calls for the return of colonies and criticizes disposal policies while referencing various officials and factions in a clipped, unclear passage.
British policy restricts employment of 1200 Australians already in country and plans to absorb more workers. Shipyards and motor works face adjustment as wartime labor needs rise. new rules grant military-style pay during a two week limitation period.
A public meeting in Ellendale decided on a farewell benefit for Miss Parkes. The event, organized by local residents including Mr Murphy and Mr Hop kins, aims to celebrate her talents and raise funds after rent troubles as she heads to America for further performances. The plan seeks strong attendance and support from Port Wirte residents and friends.
In Adelaide on Monday officials and the minister face sensational evidence about ties between Sir Richard Butler and Wheat Board officers. Deputy Commissioner Webb heard testimonies touching on the relationship, asking if the minister knew about contacts and discussing the selection of wheat experts and the risks in the Wheat Scheme.
The Pirie Town Council met last night to discuss housing policy and a smoke nuisance from the wheat marks plant. Key figures include L A Mopkins, J Pavlieh, M L Warren, and Dr L V Mopkins with the Town Clerk E E Garrett presiding in the chair. A public meeting may be called, and a builder’s request for a seat on the front well in Frank of the Masonie Mall was granted.
Returning soldiers signaller W L G Hill arrived by afternoon train from Adsiadde yesterday. He is the son of Mr B J Hill of Killen Street and belonged to the 39d Battery of the 6th Field Artillery Brigade. After two years and three months abroad, a reception at Solomontown marked his homecoming, with a decorated car bringing him to the Institute escorted by the Angae Committee and the Mayor’s representative.
The community honors returning Gladstone servicemen with a reception at the secretary of the Welcome Committee's home. The article notes men enlisting, service in France including battles, and a push to establish a local soldiers’ memorial and testimony of appreciation in Gladstone.
The town held a park ceremony with Mayor I. E. Humphis and chair Sireth Swear leading a procession. Attendees included H. Woodhouse and Mr. J Leisell as hosts, with speeches on community pride and the tanker honor remark by the mayor.
Notices warn bathers at Solomontown of pond danger with motion seconded by Gri Jenkins and others for life saving appliances near bathing reserves. Playground committee gains Mrs W W Hillier. drain works on Terrace discussed. health officer reports eight infectious disease cases in two weeks and pestilence control urged.
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