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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

May 24, 1926

Page

1

British dispute truths from Poland last word

Special to The Hecoriler London reports Sir Harold Waterhouse replies to the Mining Association about wage disputes in Britain. The Prime Minister regrets the association’s stance and defends government noninterference while proposing arbitration as a last resort. Baldwin readiness to discuss terms hinges on miners’ proposals. The piece notes the broader strike burden and subsidy limits.

London Saturda Honsld Waterhouse Helwit Air Baldwin Wreally Murath Lly Weep Association Ronald Te Miners’ Federation Baldwin Gove Rement Goal Commission le Minors Otr Baldwin

Suggested Way Out in Mine Wage Deadlock

RATION LONDON Saturday Mr J Cook urged that the Government’s only plan in the present deadlock is the nationalisation of mines If miners improve their wages they will gladly cooperate for an organisation and a settlement.

London J. Cook

Soviet donations and British creditors clash over accord

The Association of British Creditors of Russia comments on Sir Joynson Hicks statement claiming the Soviet sent two donations to the general strike and asks where the accord is. The Trade Union Congress says it received only one donation and returned it. Hicks halted the other. If the Soviet had sent 20 donations they would have resumed the strike.

Association of British Creditors of Russia Joynson Hicks Trade Union Congress Joynsbu Hicks

Settlement scheme urged to ease mining job crisis

A Sunday Times article discusses a proposed settlement under Anglo-Dominion auspices to move many miners and families into work in the Dominions. It notes potential unemployment relief, calls for well paid jobs, and mentions shipping between Britain and Australia with unions resisting participation.

Dominions Lord Nehoape Sunday Times Nany New Zealand Britain Auseolawa

End of 44 hour struggle in Sydney as talks proceed

A meeting of metal trades workers led by Mr Gardin announced further conference with employers. Workers expect a 10 hour work day with 3k basic pay and 8 hour pay, aiming to avoid disadvantage against other state competitors. Employers insist on honoring the Federal award spirit, wary of a national imbalance.

Sydney Sundas Work Gardin

Australia versus Cambridge match ends in draw amid rain and chaos

A chaotic rain affected Cambridge versus Australia. Collins led Australia with notable resistance before the innings collapse. Grimmett and Macartney starred for Cambridge as the game swung, with both sides failing to close the chase.

Trade Unionists and the Industry Lifeblood

A fragmented OCR snippet argues that trade unions are indispensable to industrial life and collective bargaining. It suggests without unions, Lyt ish industry would suffer internal failures and that strikes reveal political risks in trade and industry dynamics.

Lytish

Australia's Greetings Hopes for Continued Peace

A rough telegram from Mr Hirow to Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin of Britain expresses warm wishes for peace between Britain and Australia and urges extending cordial relations. It states strong interest in developments of the trouble and hopes Britain will enjoy peace and prosperity through common sense and restraint.

Melbourn Hirow Oper Stanley Baldwin Britain Aus Iridia Tiribiin

Coal Trouble in Australia Drives Miners and Drivers toward Strike

Sydney reports a heated dispute between miners and engine drivers as a Federation meeting failed to resolve demands. Miners, facing financial strain, may back the drive for driver capitulation, while talks with an independent arbitrator stall. A mass meeting featured A G Willis M L G, signaling unresolved tensions across northern and southern coal fields.

Sydney Ite Miers’ Federation Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association Australi A. G. Willis M.L.G The Mineral Federation Bagdelay Charlton Waying Willis A. Gibson Sverstry Enginedrivers and Wiremen's Association Willy Ufle Miners’ Federation

No Surrender Motif Drives Determined Miners

London news reports miners vowing to resist wage concessions and government cuts. Speakers urge unity among workers and leaders to enforce demands, with threats to strike if pay and conditions are not protected.

Marking Time Condemned In The Observer Style

In The Observer Harwin argues for government action to buy out the royalty owners while urging a national commission. He cites Baldwin Birkenhead and Liberal leaders, praising their roles in the recent strike and calling for profit sharing, wages, arbitration, and conciliation over further conflict.

Lunuun the Observer Harwin Baldwin Britain Anwrica Mr Baldwin Lord Birkenhead Andymeul

Britain’s General Strike Viewed as Rehearsal

A fragmentary editorial-like piece argues the general strike in Britain is only a rehearsal with poor leadership. It contends workers show uneven participation, some halting, while some join the war effort. The text accents English weaknesses and the so called “Tinminions” reaction.

Moscow Saturiaynuviet Britain Alke England

Australians Test Strength Means Tight Series Ahead

The report notes Australia’s batting depth with Woodfull, Mackart, and Hesbiss showing power and craft. It highlights strong Australian bowling as the visitors tighten the contest, while England’s Munglisumen defense faces difficulty scoring quickly as the series heads toward a hard fought Test match.

London Collins Luss J.B. Hesbiss Munglisumen

Australian Bowling Spotlight Says Landon Credits Strength

In Sunday Murals Landon notes surprise at general, regrets belittling Australian bowling which he says outmatches opponents in quality, swing, and direction. He observes strong Australian performers and warns English selectors their form may not exceed Australia’s.

Landon Fey Mobis Saulhani Hendren Carr Woulles Venus Hallows Haig Twit Macaulay Strudwick

Tow Ends: Wonganella Reaches Port After Long Salvage

In Brisbane on Sunday reports say the steamer Wonganella was towed into port after a perilous voyage from sea. Crew quarters were smashed by heavy seas, third engineer George Bench injured, and passengers fell ill. Tow lines repeatedly broke and were rejoined during the perilous salvage, with praise for the tug crew’s seamanship and hope for Sydney arrival by midweek. The Devan with the Eastern Moat in tow makes progress toward the salvage.

Brisbane St. Giles George Bench St. Tills Wonganella Sandy Cape Wodenosibey Ie Jo Sydney Devan Wircardine

Industrial law debate on constitutional tribunals in Australia

Mr Deuce warned that statements by the Premier of South Australia and the acting Premier of Queensland suggest federal constitutional proposals target the 44 Hour Week and state policies. He argued tribunals would be free from political interference, insisting reform must wait for impartial inquiry. The focus is on avoiding political weaponization of labor standards while maintaining fair treatment.

Melbourne Deuce South Austlia Queensland Broce Hey Iie Australia Ansious Thessorkore

Empire Shopping Week Endorsement by Print Minister

The article records Mr Bruce, Print Minister, voicing support for Empire Shopping Week. He backs the imperial preference principle and Australia’s role in promoting inter Empire trade while noting Britain’s favorable duties and the Commonwealth’s £8.5 million annual preferences. He urges citizens to back Empire goods.

Melbourne Bruce Australia Commonwealth Great Britain Toertain Wimflar Ue General Vtarif Empire Rhearlei

Observation on A. W. Care and cricket strategy

An Observer tribute discusses A. W. Care and his handling of Notts captaincy. It argues for disciplined, studious leadership and questions England’s willingness to change cricket policy, suggesting Carr should focus his efforts on watching the Australian team rather than his own eleven.

London A. W. Care Notts Hibst England Carr

England Cricket Controversy Over Dressing Room Use

report claims the Marylebone Cricket Club plans to move professionals to the amateurs’ dressing room at Lords for the second Test. officials cite convenience and crowding relief as reasons, with changes to be applied to other grounds as needed.

London Loris

Burglar alarmed as £7000 left in bank safe

Mr W T Kirkwood, manager of the Commercial Bank Sydney Coburg, heard a break in at early hours. Police found burglars had drilled the safe but fled during disturbance. About £7,000 was left behind in the strong room and money missing fading in the drill holes.

Melbourne W. T. Kirkwood Commercial Bank Sydney Coburg

Oxford cricket scorecard summary and key dismissals

The Oxford innings shows a moderate score with Tosky among notable scorers. Stewart-Brown and Richardson among bowlers and dismissals. Butterworth and Metals lead the bowling figures with several wickets and tight spells.

Oxford Sermuier Y Ryder Stewart-Brown Richardson Felledhies Taylor Geligmett Mastar Richardson Legge I Miehardsen A. Stephonsen Poston Niphardson H. Batturworth Maile A. Richardson I Wichardson J. Gheensluck Ty Richardson Hho Adom Malley Butterworth Metals Gum

Pushes Night Out and Street Attacks in Sussex and Redfern

An overseas visitor Brnest Maylow was attacked by two men in Sussex Street, knocked unconscious, robbed of a tinney and watch, then recovered watch after a chase. Maylow hospitalized. Pushes incidents reported in Redfern with six arrests. Percival Birmingham, 36, wounded with a razor, hospitalized. Other skirmishes noted on Mexandria list, Cleveland Street, Abercrumbie Street, and Darlington Road with multiple injuries.

Coney Sciday Maylow Sussex Street Mayhow Push Felts Redfern Percival Birmingham Wan Ine Hospital Mexandria Olen Cleveland Street Abercrumbie Street Dar |Ington Road Abercrombie Abercrombie Atreet Mitvi George James Ull

Marylebone bats show prompts selectors to risk youth

London readers view Arete Maclaren in News of the World urging selectors to try younger players unafraid of bat control and power. Lords exhibition on the 15th described as famine satire with weak middle order and absent value of big hitting, while Australia is criticized for similar error as England risks pace and technique.

London Arete” Maclaren Marylebone Batstien Lords Milesing England

Lord and Lady Somers in Ambiguous Contested Titles

Fragmentary notice cites Lord and Lady Somers amid a list of titled peers including Clarendon and Villiers, with references to Major Fairbairn Major Pounds and a party shorthand. The garbled text appears to document a ceremonial or legal ordering involving aristocratic names and a named advocate.

Barunday Istany Lord Somers Clarendon Apales Lord Hyde Joan Villiers Rochester Avlutulde Lord Somers M. Amery Major Fairbairn Major Pounds Cajunta

London burglar framed by Riga street arts case

Special to Phe Recorder reports London scene as a burglar faced trial after a defective frame burglary and brick tall. The accused, awaiting trial on larceny charges, had prior convictions. A man named Hackett, associated with Woolman Cathedral, aided the defendant, and notes suggest unencrypted houses and burglar tools were involved. Trial proceedings continue.

Phe London Sailas Lal Hackett Xeerfatan Weolamaster Cathedral Scotland Pitts Rouse

Washington applauds Australian appointment amid policy debate

In Washington there is praise for Sir Hugh Denison's appointment as Australian commissioner while questions linger over whether Washington or New York should host a diplomatic post. The prospect of a representative in New York murkily mirrors Australia’s steady policy and unsettled reactions from officials.

United Sonetanta Washington Howard Hugh Denison James Bilder Silda Empire Assuntie New York Hugh Davison Ald Wessus

Record of Bert Hinkins’ 208 mph test flight in London

In London on Sunday Bert Hinkine tested an experimental plane reaching 208 miles an hour. The flight marks a notable speed achievement for the new design, with observers noting the aircraft’s stability and potential for higher performance in future tests.

London Aviuy Bert HinkIne Tully

Fashion's Freaks Describe New Sea-Bathing Dress

The Despatch notes United Service women abandoning tut-dressing for sea-bathing. New three piece outfits feature waterproof lingerie, accessories, and jewellery. Fabrics include taffeta satin and Chinese styles with sleeveless bodices and elaborate colorwork. gold and silver embroidery highlights.

United Service London

Liquor Raid In Parliament Under Sergeant At Arms Action

A liquor raid was conducted with three officers under the authority of a Sergeant-at-Arms. Rooms of oversight members were entered and liquor found. The seizure led to orders from the Prime Minister to confiscate the liquor from the parliamentary premises.

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