20 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
1
The Pirie health authorities debate managing influenza and hospital capacity. Central concerns include ward use, nurse and equipment shortfalls, and the reluctance to repurpose a children’s ward for influenza patients while calls for extra hospital accommodation and decisive action grow.
In Sydney an incident described as infected involved sixty four gases landed and an ongoing response. Officials note a hive of ab milluents and Jiven removal by Neri Myo toot HA AS, with no caps expected and safety measures continuing.
A Melbourne report describes inoculation experiments at North Shore Hospital and a Melbourne suburb clinic. Volunteers suffered and recovered as germs died quickly after inoculation while some cases progressed to fever and complications. The piece notes broader political context and cites a leading practitioner amid debate over the procedure's safety.
A Paris dispatch reports the United States disclaims any German armistice plan as false while Britain references the Supreme Council stance on German possessions and port safety. The text notes fortifications and proposed payments, with future quiet through May shaping ongoing diplomacy and enforcement.
Fragmentary OCR reports a heated exchange about President Wilson and Allied strategy. It hints at disagreements over territorial guarantees, preconditions for peace, and potential allied actions. The piece mentions Britain, France, and possible tribunal actions without clear outcomes.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss the Lanadian Movement led by Meulas and a referendum near Vancouver. Mentions of alliances, proposed changes, and potential shifts in governance appear, but most phrases are garbled and names unclear.
Britain's labor troubles escalate as the industrial alliance plans a joint meeting on March 2 to discuss the worsening outlook. The railway section’s dispute complicates government effort at adjustment with a new strike slated for March 22 threatening further disruption.
The article notes Spartacist leaders losing heart after their ouster from Arehtenberg Urey, with government troops suppressing miners and arresting opponents. Weahther and wartime headlines from London describe Berlin forces and reactions as editors warn of growing political tension.
In Parliament Sir Madeley questioned whether the government is enabling security for shipments and commerce in wartime Australia. Mr Burton and Mr Mackwell weighed the practicality and cost of state ventures, with emphasis on Australian channels, markets, and the risks of wartime subsidies.
A London dispatch reports Australian shipping policy arousing strong interest and criticism of Commonwealth attitudes. The commentary notes changes since the armistice and hints at government intervention impacting private interests amid wartime restrictions and market tensions.
Mr Whven Styl superintendent of Civic Buildings reviews letting of contract for construction of the isolation ward at Solomontown public school. Mr Smyth notes discussions indicate a bid for erection of the isolation ward at Hospital Lot I may be near final. Minister seeks a satisfactory conclusion to the sanitary matter and disposal of the imminent project.
An advertisement invites tenders for the purchase and salvage of the Austral Sea salvage trade. The notice notes the large loss and mentions the block at Bhscence and Alexander streets. The company is accused of fraud related to the event and clearing the HTML record.
A garbled report notes arrests of two German-aligned individuals in Brugsels amid French troop activity. Details are obscured, but the piece references a German military service and a French military presence.
A long Port Pirie St Patrick's Day fest featured a grand official procession led by Vaults O Mahoney and McKvoy, with St Mark's Band and local schools, followed by a sports program that set two records. Worldly praise and a large crowd attended, enjoying horse racing events and community festivities amid Irish national day ceremonies.
The Acting Prime Minister announced the government would offer wheat growers a guaranteed price of 4/4 per bushel for the coming year, plus freight and delivery terms from the export port. Wheat growers, led by Mr Watt, welcomed the proposal as a feasible relief though debts and upkeep costs loom. the federal plan seeks state consent to continue pooling and guarantee schemes for a profitable return.
London dispatch quotes Vorwaerts predicting a Bolshevik army cross into Eastern Prussia to seize food as Germany weakens under Spartacist strain. Reports note Moscow currency smuggling and efforts to curb Russian money in circulation through the Imperial Bank amid famine fears.
Soldiers and townsfolk gathered at Gladstone Town Hall on Monday for a veterans welcome. Corporal Percy M Thursooe and Corporal McFarlane were honored for long service as the Bishop of Willhelira and local officials offered felicitations and thanks.
Members at the Meaker UL aan will be met in evidence at outdoor pictures at night. The band will play selections in the street prior to the opening hour with the program starting at 4 sharp. The public will be given the opportunity to hear the times.
The Public Eye item reports Deputy President Nie Webb and associate Mr Jones visiting Pirte Ins night, with Rainbow Girl and Nuttall girl noted. Owen Smyth from Public Buildings and Mr Say at the Barrier Hotel, plus a short visit to M1 SWAP and Adelante.
The Minister in Melbourne announced that although price fixing on certain goods may be relaxed, condensed milk would stay under the Price-fixing Department control. Seasonal factors could prompt raises, but any rise would await approval and be weighed against current rates.
An emotional Port Pirie Racky Club farewell honors Mr A E South on eve of his departure for Strathardyn farming. Apologies from the Mayor and others acknowledged. South served Port Pirie 34 years and led The Recorder editorially. Tributes praise his cheer, sport, and local service, with thanks from many townsfolk and the Uber family.
Results list junior and juvenile skipping events with scores and participants. Farrell Murray M Barry Schoo Special prizes donated by Le Livre Flett Sears Wilson Walters Athiette Events. Goold Mannan under 10 W Cultyn Ty Heady Ford Wailer Wale Mannan 6 Watters Mangreayi Gaul 11 ally B Wills 8 others noted sums and participants. Children enjoyed a very agreeable day.
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