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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

May 20, 1926

Page

1

North-South Railway Plan Voted By Public Works Panel

The Federal Public Works Committee urges a 24 ft 3 in line from Redhill to Port Augusta via Pirie to Adelaide with a three-rail mix, costing £1.2 million for Commonwealth and £37,000 for SA. Estimated 18 months to build, expected revenue £100,755 yearly, net loss about £5,870, offset by regional gains and faster freight movement.

Commonwealth Heahill Port Pirie Solomontown Port Germein South Australia Port Augusta Adelaide Port Augusta-Kalgoorlie

Route of the Line in South Australia Rail Debate

A statement by A W Lacey explains that a through line from Port Augusta to Adelaide has been discussed since a Premier Federal agreement. The plan includes a 1 ft 82 in gauge from Port Augusta to Medhill and a third rail Redhill to Port Pirie, with route alignment roughly following the South Australian committee’s proposal to serve Pirie and Port Augusta with a broad gauge line while mitigating third rail needs.

Adelaide Pirie Victoria New South Wales Burden Port Germein Crystal Brook Commonwealth State Mailway Port Augusta South Australia Medhill Redhill Pirle Port Pirle Fedhill South Australian Railway Standing Committee State Ab Jy Boty Shuld Coy Inks Piric Public Works

Norge's Navigator Honored by Air Force General Nobile

London reports that Colonel Nobile, navigator of the Norge, has been promoted to Air Force General. On return he will receive the freedom of the City of Rome and then proceed to Tokyo with a dirigible similar to the Norge, the Japan-ordered airship built under his direction since 1925.

London Nobile Rome Japan

Australian flight plan alters craft type in June

Lieutenant Gobham Nepes prepares for the England to Australia flight in June. He explains a strike will necessitate using a seaplane instead of an airplane so he can land anywhere if Wouton forces a descent.

London Gobham Nepes

Land in Arctic Regions Report Confusing Remark

Reporter from The Recorder notes Nome dispatch quoting Kliswurth who claims broad cloaking lands exist on their trip and asserts reaching the Pole and Alaska. The remark is unclear but indicates discovery of land in Arctic regions amid mixed phrasing and date.

Sportal Kliswurth Pole Alaska

Wilkins Aims for New Arctic Westward Reach

Captain Wilkins remains weather bound near Point Barrow Alaska as plans to push westward and search for new lands around the Pole of Inaccessibility unfold. The Norge journey could open a path toward uncharted regions off New South Wales and adjacent areas believed never explored before.

Point Barrow Alaska Wilkins Norge Adeavor Jane Zists

Australian tail wags at Lord's amid test confusion

London Tuesday report notes a drawn innings with Australia all out for 383 and England struggling. Ponsford reached a century as Richardson hit 50. Garr and Cligman contributed for Australia while Collins dominated with 39 wickets in the match. Second innings saw Astill and Shapman star for Australia, Ryder and Hale among the bowlers.

Recorder London Marylebone Lord's Ponsford Nied Richardson J. S.nyder Beine Lis Mayers Feuves Howling Gregory Ote Fur Margitney Collins MacBryan Woogtull Hyder Slevens Ryder Iendren Oldfield Banyaer Jar Malley Lolam Shapman Foster W Ryder Astill Nies Australia Franklin B Hale Garry G Uvig Bardsley Hihs A Cotting Anti Woultall Hale Marartney St. Taylor Kaleo Ponaford Ryder Hae A. Gregory Kennedy Ty Astill Hichardson Sundries Oy Stevens Kennedy - Aes

Miserable Day Delays Test Play Amid Rain and Wind Chaos

Weather deteriorates as a match stalls for 70 minutes with mist drizzle and a changing wind. Ponsford reaches fifty, Astill and Thobardson hit boundaries, play resumes after lunch delays, Stevens and Richardson battle in a long partnership, and rain interrupts again before steady scoring develops.

London Agaln Haie Kennedy Ponsford Hale Astill Thobardson Stevena Mig Abul Lind Outfeld Hebjed Richardson Ristardeau Lo Astill Fone Stevens Macartney Buntine Mais Gutslangins Jon Lures Matc Ponsforit Lus Lulitng Richardzon

Australia Defeats Kinland in Harsh Weather Test Match

In a challenging game Gregory opened Crom’s nursery and Macbryun impressed with wide balls. Hyder dismissed Swvewin, Oldfield took Hendren, Garr impressed with careful defence and boundaries. Mulley, Chapman, Pomsford, Richardson and Ryser contributed with ball and bat as the Australians dominated the match despite poor conditions.

Provenun Gregory Crom Thy “Nursery Jen Macbryun Aruightaway Uo Sluigley Und Stevens Univ Begin Hyder Swvewin Wml Oldfield Hendren Ryder A.W. Garr Kinland Ant Bgt Wy Mulley Chapman Pomsford Land Richardson Ryser Feran

Test Chances Reviewed for England Captaincy

Special to The Resurdes in London notes that a new captain will inspire two test players with victory in mind. It contrasts Australian resilience on soft wickets with England's uncertain lineup if key batsmen falter, praising McArthur and Malloy while predicting strong off-breaks from Richardson.

London Mobs Satellite Woosley Feminen Altack Macarth Fran Malloy Hichardson

Prince Meets the Team in Australia Visit

The Prince of Wales, aboard with Sydney Smith and L. Mullas, praised Australia for British race opportunities and recalled visits, declaring Jim one of the best while Mendry convalesces from scarlet fever after the visit to the Australian team.

London Gerlamly IV Prines Wales Sydney Smith L. Volllas Mendry Australia Jim L. Mendry

Match Report From Cambridge Event

Fragmented OCR text records a London Wednesday play involving Australia and Cambridge University with unclear lineups and scores. Notable mentions include players Jane and Nichards, plus mentions of adjournment and timing details that are partially garbled.

the Recorder London Australia Cambridgy University Wag Uelayers Ral Tony Jane

Riots in Calcutta and Rulers in Bhopal

Special report from Calcutta notes unrest during riots in Calcutta as the Begum of Bhopal abdicates in favor of her son, marking a fourth successive woman ruler. The Mia Governorate extends powers to handle the riots amid railway disruptions and related incidents.

Alcutta Begum of Bhopal Mia Galcultt RhArraepora Railway

Federal Parliament opens in Melbourne session

Melbourne reports the federal parliament opening with routine business. Bruce flags constitutional amendments on science and migration while the government considers reports from the Tariff Board on cotton and coffee. Debates cover pensions, river infrastructure costs, indigenous franchise extensions, duties on rails, and the Northern Australia Bill with amendments and adjournments recorded.

Melbourne Bruce Hilla A. Lathan Arbitration Forde Tarim Board Ttuland Greene Neville Woyse Ait Mtr Jonson Ollers Will Nelson Katherine River Earle Page Blakelyhutton H. E. Pratten Gregory West Fee Australia

Pending legislation stalls as parties defer referendum plan

Nationalist and Country Parties held meetings at Parliament House to discuss proposed powers for an Arbitration Court. Government delayed introducing bills amid opposition and calls for further debate. A referendum and emergency powers for transport and food are considered, with details possibly altered before Parliament acts. A Judiciary Act amendment to allow lifelong arbitration judges to retire on pension is still to be introduced.

Melbourne Pederat Parliament House Mer Lora Arbitration Court Jta Britain Hien Court Sanelea Pracent

League of Nations arms talks push naval limits

From Geneva and London reports outline disarmament preliminaries with focus on naval arms. Britain hints at smaller battleships and tonnage caps, while the United States negotiates waivers. Germany’s Locarno policy cited as influence amid global arms data and export figures through 1924.

Geneva League Daily News United States America London League of Nations Brown _ Hook Russia Mexico Italy Japan China Britain Nibson Bernstorf Germany Locarno

British Strike Struggles Emerge In London Talks

London talks between government leaders and miners fail to avert escalation as Hodges cites the strike worsening miners positions. Government estimates rail companies seek to resume talks while deliveries lag and tramway workers endure pressure. Pontfract magistrates sentence Samson Darrall, a Communist, to four months and £100 fine for sedition utterances.

Fire gutts W J Bradshaw garage and two cars

Adelaide reports a fire at W J Bradshaw motor garage Prospect early today gutting the building and destroying two motor cars, tools, and machinery. Estimated damage is £1190, largely insured. The origin of the fire is unknown. The rest of the text notes pensions for High Court Judges and a Country Party meeting comment on a new Arbitration Court bill with Gregory's stance.

Adelaide W. J. Bradshaw Prospect Gar Wge Bradshaw Jamestown Arbitration Court Gregory Country Party Commonwealth

Wigap miners reject government new decree after speech

Special to Tig Mboartee from London reports the Wigap mints following a speech by Mr Parkinson of the Miners' Executive rejected the government's new decree.

London Twoutay Wigap Parkinson Miners’ Executive

Russian Help Accepted. Be A We F Yue Miners Mayenure Ied

The Recorder notes a brief item about a Russian help accepted and a small group of miners and a referenced place or event. The fragmented text provides limited readable details and few names.

Recorder

Still Chirpy and Cheerful Britain Seeks War-Torn Prosperity

The Virlwing League wave, Lord Somers and Lady Somers visit Australia amid labor unrest. Lady Somers notes Britain remains chirpy despite strikes while expressing hope for improved climate and prosperity. A worker recalls six-hour night shifts, packing duties, and amicable relations with pickets.

Kuin aMesaay Lord Somers Victora Somers Waids Britain Ausrutia

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