15 May 1926
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1926
Page
1
The general strike ended but Britain confronts a difficult period as unions seek reinstatement terms. Rail and tram workers lag, with 30,000 out in Glasgow. Leaders urge calm while some centers demand unconditional reinstatement amid emerging service talks.
Special to The Recorder reports railway workers refusing a full resumption of work without unconditional reinstatement. Employers weigh re employment terms as the strike ends with mixed reactions across towns. Lord Reading is named by an advisory committee as a neutral chairman for mining industry reconsideration. Miners' executive meets but adjourns awaiting tomorrow's delegates conference.
A Riga dispatch to The Recorder claims Soviet press ridicules British leaders and reports betrayals as railways and unions push for miner reinstatement talks. Downing Street hosts Baldwin and ministers with miners' executives while negotiations adjourn without settlement amid mass arrests and continued duty.
A crowded London audience heard discussions on labor issues as MPs debated adjournment of the lanee and the harsh conditions faced by workers. The exchange referenced employer policies and the tough industrial demands reported by observers, with labor leader Mr Ballwin and others pressing for relief amid rising unrest.
London reports show Prime Minister urging calm as employers resist wage demands and disputes escalate. Parliament voices concern over potential disruption to industry while leaders call for peace and a return to cooperative relations.
In a House of Commons session, J Ny Thomas Labor accused the Prime Minister of not aligning with the Trade Union Congress on key policy. He cited a breach between government statements and union leaders, noting widespread dissatisfaction among workers and a reported 2,000,000 who resisted surrender to terms. The controversy followed a clash with Lord Ashfield over railway workers and bus services, with arrangements reported for travel disruptions tomorrow.
The text evaluates how swiftly ending the strike could reflect on British and government moderation. It praises restraint and aims for peace, arguing that victory for Britain would depend on a broader national conduct and avoiding public disorder.
Australia built a strong position at lunch in the Hampshire match at Southampton thanks to fine bowling by Malley and Macartney. Gregory and Mailey batted solidly, while Hampshire struggled with late wickets. rain showers interrupted play but did not alter the balance of the game.
Sydney's planned May 22 sailing to Western Australia by Nhestewie Karoala has been cancelled amid a strike affecting crews and timbers, with inclement conditions noted as a contributing factor to the disruption.
Fractured notes indicate UNEY on Friday faced ongoing unrest with four hour disputes and extended trouble. Employers push to broaden the strike, aiming to turn the dispute into a Commonwealth issue as tensions rise.
Mr mR Quin met a deputation from the Trades and Labour Council in Adelaide on Friday. The Premier spoke on the government stance regarding a Federal matter and the proposed reduction in the working week, noting it is not tied to the upcoming election.
Anxiety grows in Nome and Alaska as Captain Amundsen's Norge, which crossed the Pole, remains overdue despite reports of deteriorating weather. Radio and news lines report continued unsuccessful efforts to reach the airship, with prayers for the explorers’ safety as storms hinder communication and recovery.
The Treasury circularises Federal Parliament members noting fluctuating wartime expenditure since 1918 19 totaling 224 848 000. Customs and Excise revenue remains buoyant with 1925 26 projected at 88 486 000 up 22 000 000, yet warnings of reliance on imports and overseas borrowing highlight fragility of revenue amid years of deficient seasons and export volume.
A Melbourne meeting of the Victorian Seamen's Union proposed that Tom Walsh Jaca Johansen and WwW Raeburn step aside while a common policy on proposing registration in the Arbitration Court is set. Officials would refrain from active union roles during a national member poll to decide federal and local officers. Mr G O'Neill will present proposals at a Sydney meeting.
A chaotic report describes Poland in civil war with factions backing Piłsudski and Witos amid battles in key centers like Vilna and Warsaw. Loyalist forces advance from the south as Berlin papers note Piłsudski’s rising power and possible constitutional leadership, signaling a nation torn by factional violence.
The Australian Press Association reports the new German cabinet appointment. Herr Gessler succeeds Dr. Luther and will form a government cabinet following the succession.
A 500 year old legend and bones of a giant are reported near Kalgoorlie. Captain Page and Captain De Valda, two explorers, say a body of a middle aged man named William Koetsveld was found with a throat cut in a Kalgoorlie oval lavatory. Koetsveld, ex gold theft detector, had recent ties to Walsh and Fitman murders. The case, connected to a gold stealing ring, leaves a widow and family as detectives probe further. Grasshoppers are described with ears on their front legs in a brief, unrelated note.
The Federal Arbitration Court deputy president Noel Webb granted an order compelling employers to pay award rules to non unionists. Webb stated the decision would move toward a common rule and deter employers from hiring labor at lower rates than those set by the Arbitration Court. The case centers on union versus non union employment practices aimed at encouraging union membership.
Government introduces one public service superannuation fund based on the existing New South Wales scheme with a fixed subsidy. The reform aims to consolidate the public service pension schemes for teachers and civil servants into a larger unified fund.
Wheat quotations remained quiet in London as labor tensions and ship delays muted activity. Prices stayed nominal with occasional fluctuations, while ash and other unrelated terms appeared in the table, detailing limited trading interest and stagnant markets.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a steamer named AUUREANT SZ arriving at New Plymouth amid confusion. The document mentions a protest over lights on a New Leyland route and possible Dominion cowl issues, with unclear references to Papa and Tenneked.
Wachers in London elementary setiinls are estimated to influence Westi HS counts in a developing study. Authorities warn that figures rely on preliminary data and may change as records are finalized.
Detectives expect a breakthrough as a government offer promises a free pardon to any accomplice who provides the needed information on the Walsh and Pitman case. The offer aims to reveal the murderer and names of those involved in the gold stealing gang. A witness says an informant could precipitate action soon.
Report from Melbourne indicates the Federal Government may act stringently against armed criminals if states consent to federal involvement. Premier Phillip Collier offered little comment, saying he had no insight into federal plans. Officials noted state governments were in the dark as discussions continued.
A matinee at 2 30 and an 8 o clock performance headline Ne Austral Theatre. Rugged Waters, a Paramount Special with Lois Wilson and Wallace Beery, leads a breezy Keaton‑style comedy program. Box plans list Sweetland’s for the evening.
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