06 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1919
Page
1
A damaged OCR item recalls a town ceremony honoring returning service members. Corporal T. Rathke and Private A Williams receive bouquets as the mayor and community leaders welcome the soldiers. The gathering included hospitality officials and local residents at the Town Hall.
The list details the Methodist Sunday School anniversary scheduled for Sunday and Monday September 7, with notices of sermons, meetings, and programs led by Rev W T Shapley and others. Also included are Presbyterian and Salvation Army events, Sunday school locations, and pastor remarks.
A discussion praising Mr Hughes at the Pages Conference highlights his work for Australia. The gathering, led by R.S. Skewes and supported by Arthur Cooper and others, extended a warm welcome home to returned soldiers and affirmed bipartisan support for his Pacific Islands, White Australia policy, and trade efforts.
A damaged OCR item reports a playground reopening plan by Muesday with delays due to missing materials. The cinema and theater talks mention a new biographox corridor, improved sightlines, and free supporting shows, aiming to attract patrons to a refreshed, enlarged pictorial presentation and a full view of films.
Friends of the late Tannae Talmer are informed her remains will be removed to Port Pirie Cemetery from Porth Bay Hospital on Saturday at 2:40 am. Service at Pirie South Baptist Church near Solomonstown Sailway Station. Sunday school at Gowars.
A Cork episode features a seaman and a teacher in a cunning trick that amused locals. Sinn Fein figures appear, while the details describe a lighthearted incident unfolding in the city.
A quarrel unfolds over the appointment of Karl Hardebeck as Weketmaslye of the Municipal School of Music. Staff protests arise after his installation, with pay disputes and language policy causing further contention. The new syllabus reportedly favors German and Austrian composers.
Fragmented OCR yields a 1919 era President Wilson opening address on world peace and German accountability. It highlights a League of Nations as essential, calls for justice for Germany, and notes punitive measures and public sentiment toward punishment and restraint.
At Jas night Bey tuned Soldiers association the resignation of Mr A G Bhort from executive committee was accepted with regret. DL AL Skewes appointed to vacancy. Mrs Warren p bnurlaine officiated services as the ayweond analyzer. Form of 2 pllonde ny Netsioay Reservale Me quiets. Drags line abil an. Dr. Deitch assisted Revell before taken home. Dayal Gray son of ALR from Two pairt Grossing noted. Many names and place references appear in fragmented reports from Adelaide Port Pirie and Unnetuks Mills notes.
Fragmented report lists multiple players and teams with unclear roles and ball outcomes. Mentions Saily Le WGA Mie Wha Eval Sally I will be chosen from H. Shacse team and D. Bishne 2 Nolen G Waldines 3 TVs. Several players across teams appear with irregular spellings and numbers, making exact results and context difficult to determine.
The Pirie biweekly league gathering convenes with Gen Ley presiding as chair. Attendees aim to fill 28 to 30 seats, with strong attendance anticipated and plans for new uniform adoption discussed. Adelaide events and a £1200 proposal for club purposes are noted for debate. Port Philip branch to be represented by Dr Craigie Tsuereiory.
San Francisco dispatch notes timing of Allies pressure on Roumania to break off diplomatic ties. The situation remains tense as the ultimatum extends across Europe. Separate wires cover the American National Convention where veterans urge Congress to prohibit Japanese immigration.
A readable fragment outlines a boxing benefit on Monday featuring numerous local names and organizations. It mentions Denali Bost and several individuals such as Bhudlum, Zubrinich, and Hutchingan, with plans for a charitable or community-driven event.
A fragmented note indicates that cable news on the page is attributed to The Times and The Record, with caveats about opinion sources. It warns readers that the opinions shown reflect those papers unless explicitly stated otherwise.
A local notice touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs croup and hoarseness during winter. It claims many families avoid illness by using the remedy early and widely recommends purchase through various sellers.
A wartime divorce petition from Port Pirie reveals soldier Lis marriage dissolution to Exie May Hordes nee Teesdale. Evidence shows departures from South Australia on active service in 1914 and 1915 with later notes of birth and petition processing.
Rainfall details for September and 1949 fall across regions with mentions of storms and downpours. The report cites Australia and South England clubs, noting meetings, appointments, captains, and upcoming events. Included are averages, rainy day counts, and references to monthly fall data and weather-related summaries from United Sea reviews.
The Goose program features Women coulinte to shine in Little Women with an all star cast and Elsie Persson as a leading artist in AS Pavislin Wife noted for its production and effects though some plots disappoint. Bast Lynne and other attractions round out the matinee billed as a strong show today.
Fragmentary 19th century report quotes Leonid urging typhoid containment by waste collection in every dwelling and strict disposal of scraps and pet waste. It calls for preventing manure buildup and banning scavenging practices near woods and public reserves, with city cooperation needed.
At Port Pirie the Wheat Board discussions with insurers continued as negotiations with the Commission proceed. A salvage plan was debated with figures around 500 pounds for the local relief fund. The Returned Sailors and Soldiers League pledged 500 pounds to the Peace Luca fund, with officers appointed to represent the branch.
A historical clipping discusses discontent in Northern Areas football over home-ground advantages and umpiring. It notes teams playing at their own grounds, calls for independence from outside bodies, and debate about reform, with emphasis on fairness and pair play as a solution. The piece references local associations and possible actions to address perceived biases.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Gough Remedy for coughs hoarseness and bronchial troubles claiming quick, easy relief for children and adults with no stomach upset, sold broadly and marketed as safe and effective.
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