29 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1922
Page
1
Fragmented notes show a chaotic discussion across many names and places. The text references Luis, Hindemally, Wyo, Davic, Hijo, and others in a wide array of brief mentions. The fragmentary record hints at a political or civic debate with unclear outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a failed engineering conference with garbled phrases and unclear details. No clear events, names, dates, or organizations emerge from the readable text. The snippet appears to be corrupted with missing letters and mixed terms.
A fragmented report describes a man taking towels at a railway station stop near Hilton. The text references travel, delays, and unrest as travelers, guards, and officials discuss the incident and its impact on schedules and retreats. The material remains unclear in places with garbled OCR, but centers on a disruption involving a male individual during a travel period in March.
Fragmentary OCR note references a secret deputation and Waterside context with leaks and a chief secretary. The readable fragments do not establish a coherent event, date, place, or participants beyond generic terms.
Mr. Hughes urges caution amid reports that workers may be misrepresented by leaders. The advisory stresses careful communication and verification of claims, urging stakeholders to seek clarity and avoid misinformation.
Adelaide Tuesday addressing the Bead of Industry discussed living wage basis for workers and how to define needs. The board heard arguments on cost of production, unemployment, health care, and the impact on shop and farm workers amid calls for a fair wage tied to genuine needs.
Prime Minister Hughes arrived in Adelaide to a strong citizen reception and luncheon. He warned that white Australia must endure hardships to defend the empire and urged unity, linking wartime sacrifice to the nation’s future. He cautioned against national drift toward excitement and urged following the pioneers’ example to sustain Australia’s character and purpose.
Fragmented text describes administrative shifts with references to Weg tees and Pirie Amady Me, noting JW Burnard as a new getteral eeere and a mining shipment at a sisterion in Hamilton. Mentions Virlotta and near Frelay sverk, suggesting local political and economic impact.
A garbled excerpt discusses May Day beliefs and alleged links to the Third International. It mentions Lenin and Trotsky, claims a path to salvation through proletarian rule, and remarks on a 4B hours work week proposed by Mr Hughes amid general wartime conditions.
Cricketers gathered at Pirie to bid farewell to Fred Wistrom after ten years as secretary of the Pirie United Cricket Association. Telowie officials, local clubs, and many players attended as Wistrom’s service was saluted with medals, tributes, and thanks for boosting junior and senior cricket, while Wistrom expressed gratitude and looked back on a years long-lasting sportsmanlike era.
At the Me Wallaroo and Moonts Mining and Smelling Company half yearly meeting in Adelaide Sir Lane for Stirling led a discussion on the directors report showing a fall in assets and a still sizable surplus. He cited copper costs, tin prices, and a prolonged downturn in metal markets as major factors. He noted signs of easier financial conditions abroad but warned of weak trade, union resistance to cargo handling, and the need for wage flexibility to resume production.
The Pirie Tennis Association states changes to upcoming matches. Next Saturday Pirie will meet Missou Wirk and Port will play YM10 4 on Pirie courts. Semifinals set for Easter week at Hisdon Park and Pine courts, with the final on Pirie courts.
The chairman backed Campbell on council cricket plans and said a stadium would soon rise, possibly at Kingston Park. J G Sweeney proposed "The Press" and "The Performers" as names, while the Svelatera Memorial Committee’s work was praised for aiding a practical scheme benefiting Pirie and members. Entertainment followed with songs and anecdotes.
The Near Eastern conference decisions propose Turkey readmission to the Asia shore of the Dardanelles with a demilitarized zone. Gallipoli would also be demilitarized, with an allied force overseeing the strait entrance. A European frontier could shift Rodosta to Turkey and swap regions to Greece. The Porte sent a reply to the armistice proposal stressing jurisdiction limits and noting Thrace evacuation not yet mentioned.
Calcutta traders received bank rate quotes with telegraphic transfer at 4 37 32 and three month bills at 4 64. The market showed a gale of activity as dealers watched the Calcutta exchange, Reuters reported.
Prices of metals Melbovine Tuesday with quotations received by cable from London via Australian Metals Exchange. Spelter lead values shown with 12/6 and 7/6 rise. Silver standard 2/94 unchanged, gilt 7/0 and 4% rise noted.
Blight Bros licensed landbrokers report live sharebroker activity at Shack Exchange Adelaide. Industrial listings include B.AWRA 16/5 Woolworths 004 and Adelaide Steamship 18/2. Other names feature Nest Gopper Wallston 21/., Lead Broken Mil 242, British old 91, Jume tion 71d, North 2776, South 25/9, Zinc Corporation 9/1, Great Boubler 5/1, Edna May Deen Level 2/2, Ives Reward 1044, Britannityad Ma Farva 2/, Murrin 43d. Weekly notes mention the Town Railways relations.
Adelaide market reports a marked improvement with butter prices up 2d this week amid healthier demand in the Matryng industry and reduced supplies of butter locally. First grade fresh butter sold from 4/4 to 5d per pound, with lower grades and eggs showing strong export demand and a 2d per dozen price advance.
A brief note promotes a moving picture titled Greater Than Love, promising a tearful experience. The blurb suggests it is the most wonderful film seen this year and urges audiences to attend for an emotional, touching story.
A fragmentary OCR note mentions cable news on a post and a meeting headed appearance. The readable text is incomplete, offering no clear names, dates, or locations to identify a defined event or outcome.
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