05 Mar 1926
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1926
Page
1
The State Department informed Australian Press Assn that visa waivers for Australian Rotarians visiting Hawaii have not been arranged. Officials indicated no quick waiver, noting any easing would require a proper agreement and possible rework of travel rules.
A Methodist Conference condemned the Railways Department for offering Sunday excursion fares that drew hundreds of boys and girls with tennis racquets away from Sabbath observance. Rev T Geddes White cited motor car use and crowds at stations as a common yearly sight, squeezing out churchgoers.
obituary notice and personal tribute to a Blythe constable, Hastings, newly appointed Adelaide inspector. fellow townsfolk mourn loss of a beloved sportsman and friend known for humor, popular with youth, mother Mrs Allee J Smith, funeral at 4 pm at the cemetery, admission free to the sale tonight in Pirie.
In Victoria the fire danger remains high with widespread bushfires threatening farms and towns. The State Water Commission is limiting irrigation districts while water trains will aid central areas as authorities fear further outbreaks without rain. A new blaze at Belgrave prompted firefighters to contend with north winds and protect homes.
Fragmented local sports page lists boys and girls events with names like H. Small, J. Hemson, M. Bardies, and V. Barduew. Mentions 49 yard and 221 yard races, team relays, and a men's 49 yards championship cup. Also notes diving by Miss Merle Blusway, a gala at doghand, and a late night gala with balloons and costumes at a local spot.
At Pirie a busy race meeting unfolds with public interest in attendance. Notable figures including Mrs W Ferry and locals such as Novas worth Del Hine and Bert Klache feature among the crowd. Spectators line the track as Buicks and cars are parked, while the barrows and stables draw attention. The crowd includes well known Pirie identities and many onlookers, with chatter surrounding a park like area near the track.
A fragmentary report describes a fatality at a northern country race meeting. It mentions unruly behavior, panicked crowds, and observers noting the crowd’s mixed mood from agitation to indifference as horses and riders moved toward the post.
Reported incident describes cadets marching to town seeking meals after a failed supply. Accounts claim soldiers from a battalion faced poor rations of porridge and meat, with protests directed at a company commander. Discontent spilled into meetings and accusations of neglect by authorities.
Sydney Thursday reports a legislative duel where Labor governments faced two key bills. One aimed to absorb Waterton into Sydney to strengthen the City Council's grip on surrounding areas. The other sought to grant adult franchise to certain residents and push a fresh election by year end. The government was defeated on this hot issue tonight.
Fragmented listing shows multiple buyers sellers and prices dated Thursday with references to companies and items such as Electrolyte, Sulphide Corporation and Cerpent salons. Names and figures are incomplete due to OCR errors.
Thor A W Sandford and Borep report firm meat quotas with buller and choicest bath 7104 poires and various comacelion items. Local cured sides range 9 to 4 403 per pound while rolls and hams appear at set wholesale prices. Live poultry and ducks show several shillings per pound with turkeys listed prime. Potatoes onions and rails also noted with price ranges and weight terms.
A brief item notes additional Italian migrants visiting Melbourne and a steamship voyage bound for Queensland in the near term. mentions MG Haliany and a Thue figure in the context of migration and transport developments.
A troubled man with mental illness and his wife, residents of Auckland, faced a fatal incident after the spouse left for the city in the morning. The event occurred during her absence, leaving unclear details and prompting a somber local report.
In Melbourne the tariff debate tied to federal parliament plans for Canberra. MPs sparred over protection for primary and sugar industries while noting possible early Canberra arrival for parliamentary sessions. Senate discussion on the Grimley Bill continued, with Senator Gardiner opposing perceived British advantages.
Three writs issued against the Limerick Steamship Company of Ireland. Writs claim payments totaling about £2,010 and £459 with costs, arising from a Supreme Court order in New South Wales and a High Court order in Australia. Writs state ships Emerald Wine and Brigant Wing were involved. one vessel was chartered by William Scott Fell. The company operates coastal routes between Limerick and Liverpool carrying produce, with Knock Vertu as the only coal-carrying larger vessel at present. The captain was ashore when writs were served and not expected back until Friday morning.
A coroner witnesses a trial involving surgeons Yoney Thupsilay and J. Meferson, among others, accused in the death of Caroline Alexander a 32 year old stewardess after an alleged improper anaesthetic. The case centers on whether the anesthesia caused the fatal outcome or if prior medical actions contributed.
A chaotic fragment describes hundreds of people tied to unpaid debts amid disjointed text referencing fines, elections, and excuses. It mentions around 20,000 notices sent and a subset allegedly lacking valid payment excuses.
In Sydney a coastwise labor row escalates as seamen at a stopwork meeting give 24 hours notice to refuse manning ships under the suasta agreement unless waterside workers receive pay for waterside tasks. Officials warn against violence while owners say volunteers will handle cargo at all ports. Prime figures cite a government 44 hour measure and a projected £23,000 annual cost for the companies.
Adelaide report details a Gleening ceremony planned Saturday between Mr 4b Guldbeek Gouptraiter of Aew county Railways Department and Miss Irene Solyman formerly with the South Australian Railways Statistics Bureau. They will marry, depart by express Sunday, and reside later at Lenely. Miss Solyman is daughter of Mr and Mrs A Soloman of St Leon.
On the steamer Glan Alpine workers halted due to a tar spill in the between deck. The odor prompted a pause until afternoon when operations resumed. A board of reference is expected to review the dispute, with shipping and market notes for upcoming shipments and prices listed.
Sydney reports the death of Mrs G E Fairfax wife of Feottres Kuirfes, with the private cable noting the loss as the Soul of France. Joy land amusement complex prepares a public event tonight at 7 with doors open to all for merriment and entertainment.
Mrs Davis of Parkville withdrew 205 pounds from the K C A Bank on Golling Street. She placed the cash in a handbag, but on reaching Elizabeth Street found the bag cut and the money stolen.
Inspector Porter chief of the Police Traffic branch warns Melbourne streets will be beyond control within a year as traffic volume surges. He cites the need for more bridges over the Yarra as the sole solution to ease congestion.
The political police have arrested several Communists accused of inciting the unemployed to riot in Wartaw. The arrests followed reports of unrest and attempts to destabilize authorities.
In Criminal Court Miss Hannah Allie Pallenen Commons faces murder charges in the death of Rita Navke af Bute on January 9 before Mr Justice Angus Parsons and a jury. The Crown predicts the case will not finish tomorrow and testimony includes statements to police and details of the post mortem.
In a divorce suit Gertrude Clark seeks divorce alleging misconduct while the Cranes claim irretrievable breakdown. Mrs Dolton, a neighbor, testified that she and Mr Clark shared a bed with the Clarks and their neighbors in Lakemba after mutual visits and card games. She said she saw nothing wrong at the time but now questions the arrangement as the hearing proceeds.
The Times argues against hasty policy shifts toward Germany after joining the League, warning such moves would be seen as an attempt to queer the pitch. It contends Britain must act with consultation to avoid reckless, nervous countermeasures.
Paris reports Briand appealing to deputies to avoid branding Hungarians as plotters over the Geneva council seating dispute linked to the Sir Robert Horne note. Briand says punish the guilty, not the Hungarian people, as forgery and spy scandal are being cleared up. London dispatch notes Horne receiving £30000 cheque from Leybourne Devideen to promote emigration in the Highlands.
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