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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 03, 1920
Page
1
Allies determine postwar actions for Germany as tensions rise among leaders. Reckless rhetoric sharpens divisions within the Allied coalition and threatens fragile plans for occupation and reconstruction.
A chaotic draft recounts the San Remo conference dispelling suspicions about the Ruhr incident. It notes Allied influence and German responses, with references to Versailles terms, reparations, and the broader postwar peace negotiations across Berlin Paris and Washington.
Paris reports Lord Nubert Cecil urging fixed indemnity amounts by the parliamentary committee as soon as possible following the disbandment of the Steingange War Council. London cites Swedish government noting German agencies remain under arrest and to stay under restraint subject to conditions, with political propaganda restricted.
Announcement states a successful purchase at Gust enables sale to the public of goods at far below current wholesale cost. Goods will be offered at special prices for one week, a welcome move for shoppers seeking bargains.
Kemal Pasha, leader of the Turkish army at Angora, told an interview that England bears responsibility for the fall of Constantinople and the destruction of Turkey. He denied Armenians were massacred by Turkish troops, attributing such acts to brigands and Allied incitement. He warned against Western rivals misrepresenting Turkey and asserted sovereignty over Asi Minor.
Fragments show labor groups boycott beer and bread, with clashes over exports and wages. Union leaders report broad support from workers while authorities discuss prohibitions and protest tactics. The strike spreads to Park Adelaide and Teal, affecting fuel and beer costs and drawing aid from prominent unionists.
May Day celebrations in Hyde Park drew workers, clubmen, and unions from London and beyond with speeches on reform. The day featured banners, chants, and a large procession, though some groups urged workers to refuse munitions and troops from Ireland. Reports cite disrupted transport, arrests, and a lively but tense atmosphere across several cities including Paris and Sydney.
A business column notes an aviation carnival at Pirie on Saturday with demonstrations of planes and aerial feats. Lieutenant Miller and Fees lead the display, with aviation exhibits, tug-of-war logistics, and a flight site chosen by the aviators. Proceeds support the local foreal committee. refreshments, children's events, and sports aim to entertain without burdening families.
Crystal Brook Diouls Neesaull Auer travelled from Jamestown by air in airtime of about two hours in a fundraiser flight named Aviators Funded. A crowd gathered as the plane landed and the group planned to proceed to Port Pirie after a seven day stay.
A Baltic era notice reports the Pringe of Wales and entourage delaying departure due to a railwaymen strike settlement. Messiah Movijly and Hislop avoided the Renown and planned to depart later, with the voyage through North Island postponed as news arrived of the strike’s end and a reduced program announced.
A film-like stage mystery unfolds at Cunish Gasina Theatre where an unnamed man abducts a daughter and persuades a widow to impersonate her in a staged wedding. The substitute faces a dramatic unraveling, the man vanishes after a fatal jump, and the woman is arrested on murder charges while authorities scramble to prove the real match and free her.
The Socee Theatre presents The Man from Kangaroo, a distinctly Australian production. Dackbroeks notes farm scenes and elation as actor Baker boosts the show with revived charm and a lively park atmosphere, while the cast and crew press a robust 39 performance run amid public support.
Solomontown opened the season against St Maries Saints, with early lead exchanges and rapid scoring. Key players Zubrinich Weedie and Wedger starred for Solomontown, while Saints counters featured Neal Keay Haskell and Musgrave, as the ball moved fast and the defense held tight through multiple quarters. The final tally showed Solomontown ahead in a hard fought match.
Fragmented OCR notes report a junior volleyball game involving the Munigr Association and Federals. The text references the Globe, a Saturday event, and end-of-quarter scores around forty-something points, with players and heads noted but unclear.
London reports tentative Marylin Bone Cricket Club 3a tour to Australia amid fears over high travel costs and guaranteed payment to professionals by the Australian Cricket Association. The tour is viewed as likely, with captaincy speculated as Carr. Arrival anticipated mid October.
A Port Germein resident, son of A Greenshields now of Port Germein, sustained severe lacerations yesterday while laying down and running against a barbed wire. He was taken to Dr. Leite for treatment and was later allowed to return home.
The Salvation Army delegates Colonel Palston and Lieut Colonel A Williams arrived from Melbodrine on the express yesterday for the annual Salvation Army congress. A welcome festival was held in a town across the Commonwealth with 49 supporters in attendance.
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