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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
1
London reports from Poland describe halted Polish and Bolshevik forces near Lviv as both sides regroup. The battle areas at Bialyatok and surrounding villages show shifting fronts with 4000 prisoners taken as anti Bolshevik lines falter.
A chaotic report from London via a gonzo correspondent details an assassination attempt on Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The source claims guards intervened and a local clan member was captured and interrogated.
A London spiritualist sessions report a murdered girl and a male killer, with the medium claiming details of the crime and suspects. The police dispute the testimony, while the medium asserts she traced the movements of Miss Muto among acquaintances, offering clues but facing skepticism.
London reports a late winter ballot on the coal dispute reveals 606000 in favor of a strike and 238000 against. Mediation moves loom as the Triple Alliance plans a formal delegation to Downing Street for talks with the Government. Stephen Walsh argues the result does not reflect the full miners' stance.
A fragmented report outlines a House of Assembly standing committee discussion on the Port Augusta railway. It questions Commonwealth approval, estimates costs, and examines state versus federal roles in railway construction and policy amid calls for hastening connections to Victor Harbor and Gawler.
In Adelaide on a Wednesday session, Moseely urged a uniform water rate for Exva Peninsula and metropolitan areas. Tosertt backed nationalising water, arguing the current system is unfair and ridiculed. The meeting approved new alliances and licensing motions, with police placed on duty. aims include restoring cookmakers licensing notices.
An oil driven locomotive completed a trial run between Muslion and Nocthampton in six hours. Trailway officials express enthusiasm over the result, signaling a potential breakthrough in oil powered rail transport. The report notes the test duration and the promising performance of the new locomotive.
Plain chiffon voiles 40 inches wide and 5/3 yard lengths offered in a textured voile with shaded color range. Shop directly to save money and benefit from quality fabrics. Per ad, best value and lowest prices guaranteed for new season materials.
London Tuesday the King's private secretary has sent a letter to Horatio Buttomtey proposing the release of a prisoner named McSweeney. Lord Stamfordholm argues such a release would be constitutional and dangerous, potentially forcing the Government to resign and placing the King under national scrutiny.
A Paris correspondent reports a political row over McSweeney and the British response. Editorials hint at possible Anglophobic backlash and fears of his death triggering further violence amid debates on English‑Irish tensions and censorship.
A Sydney University economist argues that a sudden price drop is unlikely. He cites war-driven efficiency, the release of stock, and easier credit as forces that will gradually lower prices over time. Cautions that rapid monetary restriction could threaten recovery and financing for newly rebuilt firms.
Simla reports that four Indian members of the Legislative Council and other officials sign a manifesto denouncing the Lords policy on Pun jab and the Allies. They oppose non cooperation and warn it could disrupt the Reforms Act and future stability. In Simla, Deputy Commissioner Willoughby’s murder case is noted with arrests and motives linked to religious agitation.
An inquiry into the death of infant Frances Snell in Meluide found the mother’s evidence that a lorry driven by Walter Hales White struck the child as it was being wheeled across a street by its mother. White was committed for trial on manslaughter charges with bail set in his own recognisance.
Inward bound steamer Aracan wrecked near the harbor. Paszenoons taken ashore as rescue efforts continued by a life-saving crew. The wreck and survivors were reported with limited readable details from the damaged text.
Melbourne session reports a heated debate on the Arbitration Bill with Mr Gregory proposing a clause to extend protections to State railway workers. The motion elicited 37 votes for and 44 against. T J Ryan urged inclusion of railway servants. W M Hughes questioned the necessity, citing High Court decisions and scope limits.
A government report details expansions in the Commonwealth mercantile fleet, noting 23 ships owned or chartered, new steel vessels, and a dozen shelter-deck steamers. The aim is to safeguard Australian trade, counter wartime disruptions, and move goods to markets in Britain and the United Kingdom.
William Collins Mackensie of Melbourne plans a demonstration at Hayat College of Pislolans on what he claims are the discovery of three new glands. Dr MacWensis has been experimenting with Australian mammals and tests of the supposed discovery are awaited.
United Service reports Belfast unrest with armored cars on streets. Crowds throw stones and use firearms. troops face gunfire and rioters erupt in Lawsetops area. Women and children seek refuge as clashes dislodge Sinn Feiners amid gunfire and dismounted men. Armored cars with searchlights move through affected districts.
The Times reports another Troubles night with twenty houses set ablaze and a grim scene as police monitored the destruction. Two killed, deaths total 30. First Cameronians deployed from Curragh. Vancouver dispatch notes unclear developments.
Melbourne reports Mr. Hughes told the House of Representatives that Imperial Government profits from wool through March 1919 total 45,004 833 pounds. About 6,500,000 pounds would be paid on September 27. Arrangements were made to transfer funds from London on sales since March 1919. A deficit is expected due to low wool grades.
United Service reports the bar price of silver at 1 10th of a penny per ounce, reflecting a minimal rate for buyers and sellers observed in today’s market update.
Incomplete text shows misread lines from a page header and an opinion note. The garbled words reference a byline or quotation from a newspaper column and a disputed permission. The fragmentary source impedes clear reconstruction of names or events.
A distorted report from Mr Justice Ea Alunds on the Becken Hill dis intrusion prompts significant concern. The forecast suggests the tribunal may align with the government’s forthcoming preparations, stirring cautious confidence among officials.
In the first private members' day of this session the Wye House of Assembly debated a return request. The Premier indicated the inquiry would be adjourned later in the week and mentioned honoring a North South agreement. A committee to probe South East drainage was considered, while a land act return was debated and the government faced a vote failure by 22 to 18.
In Adelaide on Wednesday the Chief Justice delivered a Full Court judgment in the Vic Havility case. Donald Frazer faced prosecution for failing to file a return. Objections argued that the information disclosed an offence and questioned the meaning of income under the Tax Assessment Act. The Lameroc court found Frazer guilty, but the appeal and conviction were overturned upon reserved questions.
The Port Adelaide goal wharf design case features engineer Stan By Design and deputy chairman Ir. J B Labatt in disagreement over the proposed coal wharf. The Brownsed wharf is challenged as a makeshift with safety and quality concerns raised by engineers, threatening reputations and project viability.
The Federal Senate today passed the War Service Homes Bill through all stages in Melbourne. Debate on the second reading of the Industrial Peace bill continued as the Senate adjourned until next day.
Sydney reports a Saturday work ban affecting Mort's Dock and related shipbuilding and repairing establishments. The no Saturday Park Meetings begin on the next Saturday, with further implications for about 40,000 unionists. A Trades Hall note links the decision to a dispute between the Prime Minister and Mr Justice.
Professor Leon's Revivw Visit to Pirle is described with critical notes and reflections. The fragment treats the trip as a scholarly excursion highlighting observations, potential biases, and historical context.
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