29 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1921
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe daily horse routines and frequent dishes of the horses, with references to strength of equine life and tensions in districts south of a red line. The text hints at troop movements and widespread disruption affecting local areas and daily life.
A report from Sydney describes a man drowned at a phonics event with garbled details. The piece references Burgess and a boy named Mu, noting confusion over subtitles and explanations during a screening, while mentioning Japanese actors and storytelling methods.
Amalga mated Society of Engineers spokesmen, before Mr Justice Higgins, presented American state statistics to show weekly expenditure needed to support a man, wife, and five children. Barker argued for living wage linked to basic wage commissions and lawful allowances. Higgins questioned starting point and fairness. case to be opened for written submissions.
Pirie Association led by 62 runs after the first innings in a low scoring match with the Buffalo Judges. Best bowling was W Laver 3 for 41 and Liddle 4 for 3% while Dyer and Pimlott took four wickets each for the Judges. Nelshaby totals 424 with H Lavis top scoring. YMCA second innings ended at six wickets for LCL.
Amusements note that tonight’s program at the Couee Theatre centers on The Square Shooter, a Fox photo play given lavish production. Also featured are The Silent Avenger chapter and Pathe drama The Master Map, plus a humorous play and a gazette.
No. 2 team faced a scratch match with Buffaloe like sides. Baker and Moyle led bowling for the visitors while Shinnick and Osbourne starred for Noa and 2 teams. Brant benefited from a late surge, receiving four young qucks as a presentation.
London reports a police raid on Dublin's Simm Pein propaganda department exposing a well organized operation. Seized material runs into tons of tempera and arms. shipments intercepted before delivery. Dublin address linked to a firm, with authorities pressing for action against ambushers and calls to free prisoners in Mount. Sydney Labor Conference urges humanitarian moves and to seek talks with Imperial authorities.
Government Gazette outlines retrospective rules from March 4 granting home station allowances to railway workers. It defines home station terms, travel time calculations, and scales for subsistence and travel allowances across various staff grades including engine drivers, guards, and conductors, with caps and conditions for extended absences and transfers.
The Crown Prince of Japan arrived in Colombo this morning aboard a Japanese warship. Governor of Ceylon boarded the vessel to welcome him and the port was decorated for the occasion. The prince is expected to visit Kandy tomorrow and is slated to re‑embark on Friday.
Philadelphia businessman William Zinger sought police aid as Mina Bestrice Herbert of Montreal pursued him worldwide. She pressed affections aboard a Trans-Pacific liner, followed him to Japan Hong Kong and Hawaii, and was deported from Honolulu. In Philadelphia she faced arrest again after reentry, with a judge ordering deportation. She claimed plane entry cost 16 dollars but valued meeting him higher. Dr John Egan reported she was sane, noting love may warp judgment. Zinger is 25, Herbert 29.
Deputations to Premier Theo dore of Queensland urged action on planned job cuts at Ipswich. The Premier said the group made clear the decision to retrench was forced by circumstances. The government planned that permanent staff receive two weeks notice with about 200 workers impacted.
In Fleet Hampshire Dr J Frere hosts a gathering for district residents, many aged about 90. Miss Stevens celebrated her 92nd birthday with a large cake inscribed 1828 1920. Guests sang old songs by the fire and shared stories of long journeys on the system.
Fragmentary note on a local news item appears with garbled text. The readable portions reference a community issue or event but lack clear names, dates, or locations to identify the item.
A rumour swept Pekin of a planned movement following the arrival of the exiled prince Tan. The Go vernment condemned his return from exile and dispatched diplomats to oppose the development, ultimately forcing Tan to retreat toward Turkestan under diplomatic pressure.
The well known end singer and concert manager Mr E Napoleon Roffard collapsed on a Melbourne to Black Rock train, died at Melbourne Hospital. He had heart trouble and was connected with Paulkner Smith direction in concert management. A final note hinted he felt worse and referenced a pad. He was 8 years old.
Authorities purchase four non rigid airships to aid in hunting Wen as part of a broader search effort. The plan aims to change breeding grounds to attract the Huntere and preserve species, though success remains uncertain.
Ammunition list and orders for shooting season including 12 gauge Remington models 3 4 8 10 7 8 Mox 16 DLA and other shot sizes. Mentions smoketess but details unclear. prompt country order emphasized.
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