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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
1
Reports from Sydney and Fremantle describe renewed waterfront unrest as the Waterside Workers’ Federation remains firm behind its leadership. A Fremantle steamer was raided but fires stayed lit. police presence appeared and then withdrew as attackers moved onto the vessel.
AUDKLAND New Zealand Wednesday farmers enraged by dairy hold up plan to offer services to idle ships. Hundreds of ready farm laborers will be available if needed. The vessel Rangine, carrying a record butter cargo, sails this afternoon to break the strike.
Sydney report says before Gnevje sailed from Cave Town the captain allowed delegates to attend a strike meeting. Two red Wags held portraits of Lenin and Trotsky in the hall. The meeting was chaired by a Negro with a Russian secretary and a committee including two Russians and two Spaniards. A crewman spoke today.
Waterside Workers Federation leader An A B Turley said the men would unload the Suégie and load for the voyage, with the week to decide on further actions. Today’s long noisy meeting saw Dleming and Johansen present. Kewwharfles accused seamen of dragging them into the conflict and affirmed support for the federal manifesto.
The Suevic arrived in Sydney with crew unloading while stewards questioned the stakehold work. The Trades Union Council met and urged distrust of trans affiliated ships in the dispute, while white sailors plan to uphold the original decision to work fire ships. Strikers were sentenced to seven days imprisonment in Sydney, with further action by the Federal executive expected.
Witnesses speak before the Deportation Board yesterday and today asserting Walsh had no link to the strike and that deportation would not end it. Ex service men describe hardships in the ship’s hold, poor food, and unsafe conditions while awaiting further evidence and the appearance of Bruce.
Adelaide reports the Kapara dispute is settled at last with work resuming today. Secretary at the Adelaide Steamship Company Mr J Bi Mtanpbett confirms resolution and outlines next steps for crews and operations.
You can get it cheaper here with 40 inch cotton crepe deluges, ladies calico undergarments in sizes from 3/41 yard, pure wool gowns, drawers to 5/6, a variety of ladies gowns in tan fabrics with grosgrain trimmings ready to wear hats and sun bonnets in a range of shades, from 13/6 to 28/6, with garments for men and boys including straw hats and Panama caps.
A fragmented classified style offer advertises quotes for phonographs from reliable makes. It also lists Paths fancy men’s denim trousers, guaranteed socks, and two piece suit fabrics with prices and brands including Sporn at 18/6 each.
A bulk sample from Timor concessions yielded a saturated mineral oil with seepage flow, reported by Melbourne representative Mlandersart. The oil, confirmed by Portuguese certificates, flowed from shallow depths and could be baled in hundreds of gallons daily, marking an extraordinary find in the Timor area.
A fierce cyclone swept Bris bane last night unroofing houses and blowing down scaffolding while a small draft rattled the river. Toowoombi suffered as the hall tower shook and the night was blinding with dust and perhaps others feared, ground shaking like an earthquake.
Miss Geraldine Conroy of Sydney arrived in San Francisco to wed Lieutenant A. E. Gollan of the U S warship Pennsylvania whom she met during Pleats visit to Australia. An immigration gatekeeper said the Australian quota had been filled, blocking entry for Miss Conroy. A conference on Kapara trouble concluded with a settlement regarded as satisfactory to all parties. Work will begin on the vessel at her Basin berth tomorrow. Mr Morphett declined to reveal settlement terms.
Fremantle scene reports the steamer Trelyon raided by strikers after midnight. Fires were drawn, bars pulled, and only two policemen on duty could not control the mob. The Demoducus left the chart and anchored in the stream as tensions rose. Crews included whites and Chinese aboard.
Melbourne Wednesday Mr W Watt Speaker in the House of Representatives said at the moral congress of the Australian Women's National Tongue that it is the inherent right of every Parliament and people to purge their country of obnoxious and treacherous persons not born in it He would have no place or harbor in Australia for people who utter such phrases as to Hell with the British Empire.
The Communist party has summoned a conference in Melbourne to coordinate militant workers efforts against shipowners and to influence British seamen strike action. The meeting aims to inspect and align strategies for labor solidarity and pressure on owners.
In South Australia the 1981 2 trotting season ran without a single governing body and the same for the prior season. A debate over unified administration continued as Pirie and other clubs pushed for broader control. A SATA Adelaide Trotting Club conference produced proposals for joint oversight and independent chair, but the plan was rejected amid heated talks.
Sydney city council, on Wednesday, approved a plan to extend weekly staff shifts, increasing payroll by £35,000 each year. The move targets city staffing needs and operational continuity for public services.
London report on Archbishop Mannix declaring a speech to be outside the British Empire. He urged Ireland to reject imperial ties and seek a distinct path, arguing Australia remains within the Empire while Ireland seeks full separate status. He called for closer friendship between Ireland and England if Ireland leaves imperial bonds.
Randwick featured a bright ladies day with a Parade of Spring and Summer fashions in the stand enclosure. Windbag won the Craven Plate at weight for age in easy fashion, Baldwin topped the Suburban Handicap, and the meeting showcased brisk betting and competitive races led by Windbag and Baldwin among others.
An Adelaide report outlines the unsettled Senate nomination of Senator Wilson and a government plea for unity. Prime Minister Bruce stressed the pact with the Liberal and Country parties aims for two Liberals and one Country rep, insisting the government will back Wilson. The piece notes ongoing appeals to align party organizations, praises Western Australia’s migration agreement, and argues for safeguarding constitutional government amid militant trade union activity.
Mr Wilson withdrawn and Senator Wilson to run as Ministerial candidate as Messrs Entwistle McIntosh and J H Chapman were selected by plebiscite to stand for the Senate. An attempt was made to persuade Chapman to withdraw to avoid a three anti labor split vote. A pact between two parties was announced to honour.
The Times editorial praises Mr Bruce for choosing a path between a parliamentary democratic system and increasing control. It notes this as a landmark issue within the Empire and predicts the campaign’s course will be watched closely in Britain and Australia.
On Tuesday evening Senator New and Mr J A Lyons candidate for the Division of Grey spoke at the Institute Hall. Mayor C C Benfell presided and a vote of thanks was given. A W Lacey and T J George followed with brief remarks. The gathering concluded with cordial appreciation for the speakers.
A serious collision occurred at Newcastle Heads in darkness between two collier vessels, the Bealiha and Wallsend. Wallsend, entering port, was struck amidships by Bealiha en route to Sydney with coal, bow damaged on Bealiha and Wallsend heavily harmed. An inquiry will be held. Both vessels retired to Newcastle promptly.
Percival Brennan a railway fettler was struck by a train while riding a railway tricycle near the Hawks bury River Newcastle. He died en route to hospital. A comrade aboard the train crawled under the engine to rescue him but refused to give his name.
The United States Lawn Tennis Association announced the resumption of tennis relations with Germany after the war outbreak. American players may enter German tournaments and German players may enter most American championships except the national championship. The association favors Germany participation in the Davis Cup, and full restrictions may be lifted soon.
Report from Reuters on Tuesday quotes Abd el Krim, leader of the Rif, accusing treachery by rivals. Tribal leaders react with excitement as measures against alleged traitors are discussed, amid Makoccan conflict tensions and warnings from Rabat to allied factions.
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