08 May 1926
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 08, 1926
Page
1
London reports show transport conditions improving on day three of the general strike while riots erupt in streets with arrests and hospitalizations. News service gains wider circulation as public opinion remains unsettled and authorities seek peace talks.
At The Oval meeting, the Surrey Cricket Club heard the chairman say he had approached Prime Minister Baldwin regarding continuing cricket matches. Baldwin replied the Cabinet believed matches could continue without expense or strain, and would foster good-feeling among the sport.
In the East End disorder, shops were looted and 66 arrests were made. Several people were injured as fires and arson attacks spread near the tramway depot, which became the focus of the assault before police cleared the district.
The National Executive Council of the South African Trade Unions Congress urged immediate action to contact all organizations to block exports to Great Britain that could harm the general strike. It also called on petitioners not to publish material aiding the British workers cause.
Melbourne reports a telestant from Sir Joseph Cook urging action by the High Commissioner on how the Britain strike affects Australian produce. Agents-General hold a meeting while New South Wales representatives warn of price impacts. The Food Controller estimates thousands of axes out of the voll store and about five thousand cases delayed in London centres.
A report states Saklatvala was jailed after refusing to find securities. The incident occurred as police at Bow Street were involved in the case, with Shapushi named in connection to the refusal.
chaotic OCR fragment describes chaos around newspapers and police, mentions London papers, provincial editions, and various unnamed entities. notes improvement efforts and disrupted public access to papers amid tumult.
An account of riots and rough handling in Tunis with clashes involving students, a mounted rider unseated, and several injuries. Prison sentences and fines were handed to five, while others faced penalties. Witnesses and officials reported chaotic scenes near Elephant and Castle area.
Fragmented OCR shows a debate on Queensland and New South Wales admission to the Sheffield Shield. It discusses adjusting match days, scheduling, and a proposed pooling of gate receipts between two interstate associations. Names and places are obscured by garbled text but reference is made to interstate competition and a potential division of revenues.
Messrs A J Wigan president and J L Palmes secretary of the Ironworkers Federation depart for Adelaide to attend a federal conference. Discussion centers on potential actions by the federation, with talks on pay rights and resisting lockouts while urging continued efforts to gain workers voices and secure wage standards.
Fragmented report notes rising numbers of passenger trains while state remains calm. The piece mentions London and other cities, with sparse details on strikes or rail disruptions and mentions midnight activity and police or safety concerns in a disrupted transport scene.
Loxton Friday reports a government action concerning withdrawal notices. The notice references Winston and a related decision, with emphasis on formal procedural steps and timing.
A fragmented transcript shows a Commons debate about illegal procedure. Speakers including Kirkwood and Sir TR Davlaon discuss strike actions, workers, and parliamentary responses. The passage highlights tensions between government policy and labor actions.
Reports indicate modest gains in some grains while overall trading remains slow. Market notes mention higher prices for certain staples with cautious activity across the board and limited buying interest from exporters.
The coal dispute escalates with failed talks between Pridas representatives and the colliery engine drivers of Aremonhi. A strike is expected to begin Saturday night, with a committee meeting at the coal tarmiers this afternoon and a new mediator mentioned to seek settlement.
Fragmented notice from Adelaide City Council notes election events and mayoral change. Mentions Gly Gounell, Ge Wald, Mr Lavington Bongthin, and Feb Votes amid unclear details about council terms and voting outcomes.
A chaotic but lively write up describes a school bazaar organized by the community. It highlights funding for school equipment, the opening by Mayor J. Fitzgerald, and performances aimed at entertaining families. The event features a variety of attractions, a concert, and a piano performance for the primary school.
Federal Cabinet considered schemes from Victoria and Western Australia and the British and Commonwealth Governments. Justice Powers explained the Full Arbitration Court 44 hour week issue as workers pressed for action. The cabinet agreed to further consider proposed projects including irrigation, rail, and water supply with total expenditure around 420,035 pounds. The government aims to accommodate South Australia while deferring final arbitration. The hearing schedule and court actions were outlined, with protests noted.
Melbourne Friday report on Mr Bruce Jorighe declaring important confusion in minds of the public over proposed uniform weekly hours. He says a full inquiry is needed into the economic effects before any action, with the Arbitration Court to judge standard hours. He notes government aims for life tenure and judicial power, urging consistency across Australia and alignment with federal arbitration norms.
The Maotrilum Metal Exchange reports May forward positions unchanged amid mixed demand. Market participants discuss shipment timing and price signals as traders weigh risks and potential month-end adjustments.
A fatal crash on the M1 near Adelatin left Wanda Jean Rainey aged 34 dead and another woman injured while her husband and a four year old child survived. The lorry driver reported brakes failed after the vehicle veered over an embankment. Rainey and his wife were found at the scene. Mrs Rainey died at the hospital. The couple’s child survived. The driver blamed wind gusts and failed brakes for the collision.
Reuters reports a high scoring day as Essex piled up 532 for 9 declared after 204 and 168 by Woodfull and Macartney. Stumps showed strong bowling from Hipkin Nichols and others, with Woodfull scoring 28 and Macartney contributing 36.
Arrangements are complete for the launch of the Gipsy Smith evangelistic campaign in Adelaide tomorrow. Gipsy Smith has been received with hearty enthusiasm at Fremantle Perth Kalgoorlie Melbourne Geelong Beniliso Builural Hobart and Launceston. The campaign is directed by the combined Council of Churches in association with the Adelaide Mission Committee of the Anglican church South Australia. Happy Smith will arrive from Melbourne and a welcome meeting will be held at night at the Exhibition Building.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a commercial listing with names like Keds Kbvetrolytic Zines and Sulphide Cortoration. Mentions buyers sellers and percentages but details are garbled. No coherent event or outcome can be inferred from the readable fragments.
Workers in Harbor Place led a desperate march demanding relief. A hundred participants demanded aid from town officials. One official was severely injured as police moved to arrest ringleaders.
In Fairbanks Alaska on Thursday the aeroplane Maskan belonging to Captain G1 Wile, an Australian explorer, was seriously damaged while attempting a high altitude flight. The propeller was shattered and the wings torn to shreds, with the landing gear on the right side reduced to a tangled wreck.
ADELAIDE markets list Friday items including apples oranges and pears. Early morning trading notes show prices and arrivals with cucumber and other fruit offerings.
A cricket match on Friday at The Oval features Australia facing Surrey. The home side fields Pender Jardine Feacorke Mobbs Sandham Shepherd Gregory Strudwick Fenley Bald with Bald captain.
The Australian team manager Sydney Smith rushed to Lords for a conference with the W.C.C. to arrange transport. The MLCC decided to proceed, guaranteeing timely arrivals for engagements. The day’s events hinted at potential setbacks as taxi issues and East End riots affected operations.
In the rain yesterday meeting in Broken Hill with Mining Managers Association and the Chamber of Commerce, by South Wales Hallways, they discussed connecting the New South Wales railway with Broken Hill by year end. General policy on carriage of goods was reviewed but no final decisions were made at this stage.
Peace negotiations among France Spain and the Rif tribes have broken off amid renewed hostilities. Reports say the Rif plan an attack on the Spanish zone. Delegates left Abd el Krim headquarters without the French prisoners they were to secure.
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