06 May 1921
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
1
Reports from Melbourne indicate a major strike affecting American seamen abroad with crew removals from ships. The situation escalates as authorities engage shipowners over wages while the steamer Venture sails from San Francisco on a May voyage.
A fragmented report notes a football gathering with mentions of leaders, invitations, and member notices. Key names appear in garbled form, with references to a president, life members, and committee actions.
Washington report states Mr Hebert Hoover asked Congress for heavy import duties based on timber valuation to shield U S industries from German subsidised competition. The move aims to counter German trade inroads threatening American producers.
An unclear note suggests allied groups pursue an indefinite occupation strategy linked to reparations. The fragment hints at a coordinated plan but lacks concrete names or dates to confirm specifics.
London reports outline proposed measures against Germany. The treaty era occupation of the Rhineland would become indefinite until sums are paid. If Ruhr fails to coerce Germany, naval penalties may follow with warships anchored in Hamburg Lubeck Stettin and Bremen harbors. Churchill and M Loucheur led bond plan praised by French circles.
Paris and London reports state Marshal Foch outlined conditions for possible Ruhr occupation with Allied support. French troops ready to deploy. naval actions considered with Hamburg blockade or land force occupation. Conference approved sending a telegram inviting U.S. representation on key councils. Germany skeptical on reparations and Ruhr fate amid Paris Conference decisions.
London report from Reuters claims Berlin telegraphed a German offer to Paris indicating it may accept Allied decisions from January. The note, seen as a rebuff to the United States, was before the Reparations Commission and could be presented to the Supreme Council. The mood in Berlin is wary while Washington pressures a direct reply.
Prices of metals were cabled from the Australian Metal Exchange. The figures reflect immediately preceding quotations for spot copper and related alloys, with bid and yield details, including spreads and vintage notes.
London report states Stephen Oldfield shows miraculous recovery from a arm fracture after electrical high voltage treatment. X-ray confirms bones intact and he plans to practice next week and play serious cricket within a fortnight. Didfield buys new apparel reflecting regained confidence after recent finger injury during last Australia test.
Kingseote withdraws from the Davis Cup squad and Gordon Lowe is named his replacement. The English lineup is expected to feature Lowe and Crawley in singles with Lycell and Woosnam in doubles.
Members of the House discuss Government proposal to manage wool surplus through BAWRA purchases and export restrictions. Debates touch nationalisation, workers’ and pastoralists’ interests, with amendments defeat and a planned division before adjournment.
A local gathering of sport enthusiasts convened to honor leaders as table discussions continued. Chairman presented trophies to notable competitors, highlighting achievements across events.
The Pirie association held a season ending dinner at the YMCA Hall with President Mr W I Real, awarding the premiership shield to Port Pirie. The chairman praised the season, noted ground issues prevented a playoff, and lauded Solomontown and Smelters for strong campaigns. Awards went to secretary Mr F Wisdom and to port Pirie players, while ministers urged continued practice and junior development.
A report notes a police ambush in Glasgow during prisoner transport, with four inspectors affected as one officer was killed and another seriously wounded. Separate Irish events recount nine policemen ambushed at Rathmore, seven stablemen killed, and one seriously wounded amid discouraging conditions. The piece also covers sports remarks on local effort, junior support, and a cricket pitch drive, with medals presented and speeches by community figures.
Share quotations supplied by Blight Bros lcensed land brokers on Alexander street show British funds at £710 and various items such as Zinc Corporation at 10 and Gold White Hope at 4 with other entries including Golden Hope 1 5 and Britannia 3. The list includes multiple entities and prices, though some items appear garbled or unclear from the OCR.
United service London Wednesday reports Australia began a match against L Robinson's team at Buckenham Hall. With the score 18 for no wickets, stumps were drawn as pools of water covered the pitch.
United and Oxford University schedule a practice match ahead of the first test as Australia rests. The two sides meet in two days to prepare for the series with Australia taking a rest period before the clash.
United Service London reports England searches for a new captain as support firms around Douglas. The Evening News credits his knowledge of Australia and work ethic, while MackLaren’s return to cricket draws little enthusiasm. The Bentey Wauly Mail notes Wal stating MacLaren should join Buckingham Hall batting list at his age.
The Senate discussed the Defence Act Amendment Bill with many opposing the inclusion of the British Army Act. The Minister warned that without strong support the Government would drop the proposal. The clause was withdrawn and progress was reported.
A close game at Olympia Rink ends with the Blues defeating the Reds 2 0. Blues captains Rodda and Daly starred with strong defense and late goals by Dalton as Reds keeper Burton denied many scoring chances. Millar and Stevens led their teams in a fast rough contest amid incomplete notes from the paper.
NSW Police Association declares loyalty to the Union Jack and the Empire amid perceived insult in Dowala. They pledge support to police and government actions to suppress disloyalty, urging serious measures while awaiting political moves. Berlin dispatch notes Germany to adjust stance as Allies push peace terms.
People aligned with the Irish question doubt Mr Farrell's peace move. After years out of public life his return as intermediary is unlikely to trigger a Sinn Fein pronouncement on negotiations with the British Government.
Sir James Craig in Banbridge hopes to meet Mece Valera as a fellow Council of Ireland member to discuss matters beneficial to Ireland.
In County Mayo a Royal Irish Constabulary patrol was ambushed. Two officers died and five others were seriously wounded in the attack reported by The Times.
The Irish Parliament elections are set for May 24 under United Service oversight. The Southern Parliament will convene June 7, with the Southern Legislature planned for January, according to early unconfirmed notices.
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