23 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
1
A Times summary reports Polish claims of Bolshevik morale being low and their aim to force Poland to enter the war as a victorious power. It notes Polish confidence in a decisive Russian defeat if Bolshevists refuse, with warnings of a looming major offensive and Red forces limited to about 51,000.
Witnesses recount brutal loot and killings as Bolshevik forces evacuated Kiel. Survivors describe streets strewn with bodies, houses looted, and a grim "staircase of death" where victims were executed or left to die. May Healy and others recount fear, blood, and the collapse of city life under invasion.
Timothy J. McEvoy defends his statements on Union, Ireland, and military occupation. He denies endorsing rapine and murder, stating his toast referred to Ireland’s occupation and not to unionists. The Recorder and editor weigh publication and context amid accusations of bias and contradiction.
Letters to the editor rail against remarks by religious leaders in Australia praising the Union. Critics condemn the attacks on England and the flag, urging retraction and calling for respect for veterans and national symbols amid postwar tensions.
London reports a wireless farewell from the Renown to the Prince of Wales as the ship nears Valencia. Messages from lord mayors, regimental commanders, and even girls schools cheer the prince while the vessel travels at about 16 knots toward the Azores after a voyage along the Spanish coast.
London Sunday reports Prince seeks comfort for homesickness aboard the Renown during a long voyage to Canada and the West Indies. Messages of goodwill from 400 locales reach the Duke of Devonshire and Canadian authorities as the liner departs. The prince expresses desire to visit Canada at the soonest opportunity while maintaining steady sea progress and steady speed for the remaining legs of the trip.
A social and dance at St Mark's Hall last night continued St Patrick's Day celebrations. Attendance was large and the event was financially successful. The floor was well maintained and first class music was provided.
A Port Pirie letter to the editor questions why Returned Soldiers’ Association should publicly critique Father McEvoy and urges local groups to take a stand. The author accuses elected representatives of failing loyally at home and calls for proving loyalty by denying accusations and defending their cause.
Newcastle ships delivered 19,000 tons of coal to Port Pirie for distribution. Becken Hill rail and other lines received 8,779 and 6,229 tons respectively, while Smelters and Whyalls received 2,860 and 960 tons. About 900 tons funded local gas works and electric station needs. End-February events eased when steamer Omnuva discharged 3,400 tons and Dinosa 4,872 tons, with 19,668 tons total reallocation across vessels, railways, and smelters as shortages pressed the north line and wheat trains.
Returns to-day show no material shift in standings among major groups led by Nationalists and Progressives. Premier Holme appears defeated pending final tallies while vacancies and potential re elections loom. Ballot turnout reached 80 percent with many informal votes. figures from Sturt place Independent Labor candidate Brookfeld ahead by about 400 surplus votes and other candidates trail the quota by small margins.
A ballot of waterside workers faced secrecy with officials saying details could not be released to the press. The resort location and exact timing were not disclosed, leaving readers awaiting official word on the ballot process and results.
Reports indicate the Ebert government regaining control amid upheaval from the Spartacist revolt. Workers seize vessels at Kiel and Spandau reports mention three cruisers handed over by crews. Casualties include two killed and seventy wounded in clashes with authorities as revolutionary momentum threatens the country’s stability.
United Service reports rebels seized Elberfeld and Barmen after losses. Fighting also reported at Lams, Kiel, and Soafien with several killed in Kiel. Officers lynched as crowds grew violent. ten officers were torn from their seats and beaten.
Reuters dispatch from London says Kiel troops were disarmed without bloodshed as barricades rise in Berlin and other cities. General von Lucie resigns. Dr. Kapps flees. communists block streets. casualties rise in the five days of unrest across Kopps. Dortmund and Halle report clashes between troops and workers.
Reuters report from Copenhagen describes Wartemburg as facing demands to place troops under a general not tied to the revolt while favoring constitutional reform and immediate abolition of the Iron. Reports mention officers and bread rations and a patrol in the city as heavy fighting continued in Han.
A garbled OCR fragment implies a Timea page note about cables sent to The Recorder by someone. The text is unclear and repeats garbled phrases, with references to the term Fimex and unnamed speakers, offering no clear event, date, or identifiable entities.
An old newspaper ad lists numerous soap brands and prices per unit or package from Fairey's to Japanese Wisteria with box and bar sizes. It promotes a sale lasting until Wednesday with daily deliveries to the port and suburbs, urging readers to stock up while prices are down.
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