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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1920
Page
1
Ulster Council urges vote for Home Rule Bill amid unrest. Reports claim Royal Irish Constabulary tactics criticized by Cork’s Lord Mayor. Unionists rally support as Parliament debates amendments. An inquiry is ordered into alleged illicit relations between Irish banks and Sinn Fein.
A distorting police snspopter in Cork was shot up in a local street yesterday and seriously wounded. The report notes Sir Howard Garson backed Home Rule proposals, with Ulstermen amid government discussions.
United Service editor Massingham comments on Japan s troubles. he condemns Franco rule, says the franchise survives poorly, and dares reveal labor suppression in unions deemed illegal. He notes strikes and riots while Premier dissolves parliament to cover a growing scandal amid Bolshevik fears.
British Prime Minister Lloyd George stated the government would ease farmer austerity by setting the wheat price for this year to match the imported grain price, with a cap not to exceed 85 shillings per quarter. The plan aims to stabilize future crops and relieve agricultural strain.
Admiral Sims testified to the Senate Naval Committee about a July 10 1917 Navy cable. He said Allied cooperation must not threaten U S waters or postwar position. He opposed a proposed mine barrage and stressed keeping sea lanes secure while preserving U S influence after the war.
The military commandant confirms that Sir Ross Smith may travel to Adelaide Thursday if overhaul checks pass. Officials expect a 2:30 pm arrival with a parade through city suburbs, a welcome by the lieutenant governor and premier, and a civic reception later by the lord mayor. The decision hinges on satisfactory readiness and security measures for the flight from Melbourne to Adelaide.
Mr A A Button, chairman of the Port Piria District Committee, said that if tanners need water benefits, efforts would be made to secure a supply. He described bore water tests west of Buller’s Beidav, noting fresh water at 270 to 360 feet, with deep holes reaching near the surface. He cited sand issues and pump use, and urged local farmers along the origina Broughton overtroy Nil get good results from deeper borings.
The Recorder reports water near Fourth Street is shallow and being targeted by a bore owned by W J Dodd of Fourth Street. The process is slow. improvements aim to reach greater depth. Nearby, another bore has hit water at about ten feet with mineral taste not unpleasant to drink.
In Capetown on Thursday the Unionists are expected to win about 23 seats with the South African Party, giving a combined Lower House majority of six. Nationalists and Laborites face an unlikely coalition, with deadlock seen as likely. a possible wholesale election seems the only solution amid parliamentary strain. The Nationalists claim a clear win in Smithfield constituency.
The Fortuishity meeting of the Pov Pirie sub-branch of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association occurred on March 9 with Jiny Millington presiding. Reports covered recent Towles and Labor Council and Smelters Sick Aid Accident Fund actions. E Chapelhows elected auditor, B Z Musken to trustees, ex-member C L Davis shared welfare notes, and a letter was sent to Broken Hill for disease convention details.
The Waterside Workers Federation plans a ballot on joining a one union movement. Ballot starts at 9 am tomorrow and closes at 6 pm next Monday. Members who do not vote risk a fine.
Cape Town reports Pia Cape Ares comments on Aye elections urging Premier Smuts to form a broad new constitutional party to unite Dutch and general public opinion. The note questions party loyalties as Unionists South Africans Nationalists and Independents shift votes, reducing Smuts majority to three as Labour Party signals support for the government on economic and manyy...
A Daily Mail correspondent from Gopenhusen reports a Russian aspirant in the North Wisconsin region pressed for trade. The account notes movements around Kovno and related exchanges as part of broader postwar commerce efforts.
Reports from London and New York describe America reconsidering its stance on the League of Nations and the Treaty of Versailles. Discussions focus on U S voting power and possible shifts as diplomats seek support from Congress and Wilson.
London reports from Cairo say Viscount Milner demands crackdown as vernacular presses urge strikers to attack the Sultan. Government dispatches a cavalry unit. air raids disperse raiders from their strongest positions amid unrest and censorship measures.
A garbled account describes Olive Thom, described as an Australian artist, starring in a play at the Casino. The plot involves a French setting in Paris's Quartier and a melodramatic sequence with a character named Patou, focusing on romance, ambition, and a shipboard peril.
Evelyn Thaw Nesbit Tus headlines a screening at the Gooee Theatre with a collage of dramatic roles. The plot centers on memory, remorse, and a spy tale as she seeks to forget the past while facing personal conflicts.
A British government note reports that representations by Australian Agents-General led to the extension of the Imperial ex-soldiers emigration scheme through the end of 1924. The Times and The Record reference the agreement and clarify the Times’ transcription permissions.
Fragmentary report from Adelaide states that legal action against a husband was halted. The case mentions rights and parties, with unclear details about the witnesses or proceedings. Further action was reportedly suspended pending clarification.
Baltic troops and naval personnel stage a rapid seizure of Berlin triggering a sudden revolt in Germany. The move concentrates power in a faction claiming to act in the nation’s name and immediately disrupts government authority. Local and regional authorities urge calm as uncertainty spreads.
News from Germany reports a coup as monarchists and pan Germaication factions seize control. the army’s loyalty shifts, troops move toward the Baltic, and Chancellor Dr Wolframs Kapa is named by the monarchists while Socialists call a general strike. President Merrbert reportedly fled Berlin amid upheaval.
Berlin reports indicate the National Assembly was dissolved amid claims of a crisis while financial papers circulated. Officials promise a return to constitutional order and peace with the Allies, though confusion and tension persist among Berlin observers.
Reports from London and Paris outline a sweeping military revolt in Berlin led by General von Kapp. Troops, Baltic units, and naval brigades moved to key stations, with government leaders replaced and a new provisional regime announced. Berlin streets saw violence as authorities attempted to deploy forces and quell the uprising.
A Times report details clashes during a visit by Allied officers at Berlin Brandenburg and Prenzlau. German troops assaulted uniformed officers after the Adlon incident sparked controversy over the German anthem. Police intervened as mobs pursued others and bar fights escalated.
An undecipherable dispatch discusses urging the United States to accept a mandate over Armenia. It notes a recommendation from a mission led by Major General to gather facts on the Turkic system. The report remains unpublished despite Senate requests in November and again later.
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