14 May 1926
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1926
Page
1
News of the general strike termination in Britain spreads nationwide with joy. Leaders from Conservative and Labor praise the joint efforts to restore balance. Some miners protest in streets, while discussions hint at wage reductions and unresolved futures for the union.
London reports the Trades Union Council calling off the strike to resume negotiations. Crowds in Wu streets cheered and sang God Save the King as Stock Exchange trading surged and gilt-edged securities rose. The British Worker says the move aims to secure a satisfactory settlement via Sir Herbert Samuel’s efforts.
Special report from London states the British Gazette prints its last issue and notes a 2,209,090 circulation. J. Cook reports miners remain unemployed as talks proceed with Trades Union Council on Sir Herbert Samuel’s memorandum proposing a renewed subsidy, a wages board with miners’ reps, no wage revisions without mine reorganization, government‑backed talks, tax adjustments if needed, and dole support for nontransferrable workers.
The king urges national unity after a recent strike. He calls for cooperation of all able and well disposed men to tackle remaining tasks, avoid bitterness, and pursue lasting peace by looking to the future with a united people.
London reports praise from party leaders after Baldwin and Labour figures declare a victory for commonsense. They pledge immediate efforts to resume mining industry negotiations and to back broader cooperation while easing hostility. The scene includes cheers for Baldwin and calls for renewed talks with the opposition.
Fragmentary report from London cites turmoil as the Thief Had fee be umployeat tone and a ministerial absence amid a transport ministry inquiry. Officials discuss the strike settlement and expected progress ahead of sailing time while crews await crane assistance and repairs.
A chaotic political scene unfolds as a cabinet resignation triggers speculation of constitutional crisis. Key figures and institutions face scrutiny while opposition factions call for rapid reforms and stability in the nation.
In a brisk British match Gregory struck 130 not out as the Australian Eleven posted 371 at Hampshire. Kennedy shone for the home attack with five for 108 while Brown and Mailey engaged in a probing spell.
Fragmentary report describes a disturbance at docks with police action and a crew of constables. mentions a strike context and a government stance but details are unclear due to damaged text.
A violent street clash sparked by a cancelled strike led to about 80 arrests. Police fought crowds with mounted and foot units as buses were set alight and shops damaged. Injuries were reported among dockers and bystanders near Poplar. order was restored by late evening.
An excited populace learns of the strike's end as improvised wireless broadcasts and handwritten sheets circulate through streets and homes. News spreads like the Armistice, with ibols and friends catching the report first, the sole topic of the late afternoon.
Reported unrest among railway workers as union leaders refuse to resume work after a breakdown in talks. The strike threat persists with tensions rising over reinstatement terms and guaranteed job protections. A meeting of the railway command is noted as a pivotal step in the dispute.
In a Wednesday exhortation, Mr Baldwin emphasizes unity and forward work to revive Britain’s fortunes. The speech urges population growth and rebuilding confidence as the wool market reports no decisive moves yet. Australian Press Association notes the London briefing follows a call to resume operation and goodwill.
A Berlin dispatch cites a Warsaw message claiming a revolution has broken out in Polana with Heber strovt leading forces toward overthrow of the government. Reports say many were killed or wounded as events unfold.
Fragmentary report notes the Norge after passing the North Pole and heading toward Manka. A ship sighting near South Hastings includes Garituia Wile Kins and Waskes observers, with litany of unclear place names and a Thursday/Wednesday night timing.
A chaotic dispatch from London reports drifting signals from the North Pole and shifting prices in Australian and New Zealand apples. The piece notes a general strike mood, minimal business, and auction plans for fruit shipments, while mentioning naval movements and a tentative assessment of global tensions.
A cryptic foreign dispatch notes British government strength and predicted repercussions beyond the British Isles. Paris reports praise for discipline in suppressing popular liberty while Baldwin’s victory looms. Local retail business dives as street disturbances and police baton charges appear with arrests.
Reported gathering of coal miners and officials in New South Wales to address the strike and plans for a coordinated push. Observers indicate strong support among workers and leaders for unified action despite ongoing disputes and volatile conditions in the mines.
Melbourne reports that the Full Court reduced rubber workers hours to 46 percent of a full week, while other unions and cases were deferred. Union reps lamented the sittings left the 44 hour week issue unresolved as the new Arbitration Court prepares a general standard.
About 132 delegates from Victorian unions met to decide what to do about the 14 hour strike in New South Africa. A five member committee was appointed with the Trades Hall Council to chart a course, with some pushing for a levy to aid New South Wales strikers and others urging defiance of the Arbitration Court.
In Melbourne and Victoria a 44 hours week strike affects trade as unions press for an extended conference with employers. The coroner calls rumors bunkum while unions plan levy support. Employers stand by not reopening workshops under existing federal awards as the labor movement remains solid. Turcell and daughter visit Pirie after holidays in the eastern states.
Captain Cordes of the lug Frais reports the dredge Te sank about fifty miles off Newcastle as a tow broke in heavy seas. Two crewmen perished, a white sailor Carl Terman survived after clinging to wreckage until rescue. Valuable salvage valued at LOI, the wreck rests in forty fathoms near Melbourne Harbor.
The London press notes cancellations of Atlantic passages amid the British general strike. The reports indicate a suspended program and renewed warnings after government actions sparked a labor dispute.
The Color Bar Bill passed a joint sitting of the South African House of Assembly tonight by an 18 vote majority amid intense excitement.
In Adelaide a jury acquits Thomas Dugan after an hour and a half of closing speeches. Justice Poole urges calm, a moving reception follows outside the courtroom, and Mr Smith for the defence dismantles Crown evidence as unreliable. The trial drew clergy and many spectators as Mr Sault led final address for the defence.
A vintage textile list from Prests Limited detailing various fabrics by yard and by size. It includes 32 inch Famous Colored Nightwear Pyjama Cloth, 27 inch White Flette, several White Flette weights, White Swanskin, Cream Flette, and White Honeycomb among others. Sizes range from 30 to 81 by 102 inches with prices noted in shillings per yard.
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