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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
1
In Sydney a dispute among iron trades escalates over a 44 hour week. Some employers dismiss workers while Premier Storeyries to Cabinet for discussion. Engineers resist, threats of action and possible industrial commission intervention loom as firms move toward the 44 hour week amid turmoil.
A conference between the Commonwealth Shipowners Association and the Waterside Workers Federation has settled the dispute over quay time work on the wharfs. Shipowners will engage labor through the bite at Sydney, and in future men will be picked up at the ships. Branches of the Waterside Workers' Federation have been notified. no work stoppage is expected.
In Nelaide on Monday Sisnem Who was arrested and brought before Adirhant police court for alleged hookmivking on Sulvieday. Prosecutors reported a 46 percent contribution to the state revenue.
The second Peace Loan closed yesterday with no clear totals for Pirie. The £50 000 quota seemed unlikely to be met amid unsettled industry from the Broken Hill strike. Officials expected partial figures soon and noted Pirie might fare better if half the quota were reached.
The Melbourne report notes the extension of the second Peace Loan applications beyond the Saturday night deadline. The Federal Treasurer Sir J. Cudlidge says prospects for securing the full amount are good and that the Government will extend the time for receiving applications.
The Arbitration Court in Melbourne sat today with Mr. Wistiew Miggios-tal of the Australian Builders Laborers Federation stating uncertainty about when a wearer could obtain further assistance. He suggested arrangements for additional support be considered by the court.
A fragmented report notes the Commonwealth Government intends to take action regarding the Rank winning affair. Mn Ortan, noted as the discoverer of Balak tin nine, appears in the text in connection with official procedures.
The Times correspondent reports on a recent article by M. Poineare, former French president, criticizing Marshal Franch's handling of British operations at the war’s start. He contrasts this with praise for Marshal Wilson, noting diplomatic language now differs between Britain and France.
Melbourne arena braces for a coal crisis clash as the Newcastte crew and Vietoria factions fight over seating and control. Callers report heated exchanges and a tense standoff on the arena floor amid mounting tensions.
Adelaide criminal sessions presided by Mr Justice Murray saw Mick Koward Clarke jailed for two years for theft. Alexander Adams and others received prison terms for housebreaking robbery and related offences. George Souter Gordon Thomson among defendants given sentences. Hearing for Rivne stone charge noted, court adjourned until Tuesday.
Wills of the Bank of Adelaide Pirie section promoted to accountant in Port Augusta. A farewell gathering at the Barrier Hotel saw Mayor and locals praise his citizenship and sporting support. Wills thanked the committee, pledged annual sports, and hoped to raise £300 for the soldiers memorial next year.
A ca Thi Phat London Sunday piece reports workers worldwide suffering unpaid wages. It notes factory closures and wartime disruption fueling unrest, with voices from labor groups and public officials urging action against exploitation and requiring timely compensation.
London dispatch reports ongoing Middle East warfare as a British armored train and a troop train halted near Istabulah, 50 miles northwest of Baghdad. Insurgents entrenched in broken ground resist repairs while a relief column advances to detach the isolated train, with Samarra reportedly quiet and insurgents investing nearby airstrips.
A festival event marks the Central Mission anniversary with renewed religious devotion. Details touch on revival efforts, leadership, and historical references to church figures and broader Christian themes. the text reflects a period newspaper tone and local church emphasis.
London Sunday report notes A Bonar Law rebutting Junior Party calls for Mcsweeney’s release. Law brands Mcsweeney an Irregular rebel leader involved in armed activities and murders. He argues mercy shown to Mcsweeney contrasts with violence against civilians and police and warns release could destabilize government.
Fragmentary dispatch describes violence and clashes as forces engage in Syria. The report references military activity and civilian disruption, with limited concrete details due to the damaged text.
In Berlin officials issued a formal apology over wartime conduct and outlined future measures. The statement referenced allied concerns, including actions by German authorities and positions on war crimes, with emphasis on reconciliation and the need to address past injustices.
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled names and phrases about Kaiser wants another Tannenberg and references to officers, a royal token, and a vague national gathering. Names and places are unreadable, leaving a partial political or military commentary sketch with no clear event dates or outcomes.
London reports from Lucerne relay a mistyped dispatch noting Lloyd George’s unfavorable reply to a request from New York’s Lord Mayor for release of a figure linked to Western and Tas tensions. The message references Britain’s stance and possible political maneuvering amid unclear details.
A report states McSweeney’s condition has changed after a vomiting incident this evening. No further details on location or cause are provided in the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions piano, Empire, recon, and a person possibly Kemp. Details are unclear with many garbled words. No coherent events or entities clearly established for a full two-line summary.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Melbolint Monta and exports facing decline. Names and places are unclear, but the piece suggests economic activity linked to exports and a referred belief or claim about trade.
Fragmentary text references a boycott issue with mentions of York, Boston, and veiled names. The garbled OCR hides clear facts, but indicates tensions over British ships and anti-British actions amid wartime pressures.
Adelaide Monday new regulations issued by the education department set special training paths for probationary teachers. Primary and secondary courses, eight distinct training tracks, and a policy allowing probationaries to defer college entry after finishing a high school program are outlined.
The Minister of Repatriation stated that there were only 383 men in the displaced category still awaiting support, highlighting ongoing issues within the unemployment system amid postwar recovery.
A chaotic report from Warsaw describes Lithuanian detachments massing along the frontier and clashing with Polish cavalry. The account mentions living troubles with Lithuania and unclear lines of the Aghios frontier, with uncertain details from the relayed dispatches.
United Service reports from London that Colonel Fr. S. Saas of Sydney, commander of German internees in Australia, has returned from the continent. He says many Australian departures have settled in Hoban and are being groomed as agents for German firms to trade with Australia. He notes alleged need for Nie Teperson tatioy contravention of the Commonwealth.
Reuters report from London notes a slight improvement in Canadian dollar exchange with rates at 3 osilars 14/104 per dollar and Canadian dollars at 8 per cent, marking a change from the previous 3 per cent. Telegraph transfers quoted at 4/9 and three months’ discounts at 4/308, both lower than Thursday.
A daring Sinn Fein raid on Royal Air Force headquarters in Dublin confiscated secret military documents, cipher materials, and plans for Ireland's defense and night air operations. The intruders left a penciled message praising the Irish Republican Army and Ulster Volunteers, amid reports of revolvers and eyewear taken.
In an interview recorded in Lucerne, Sir Nawar Greenwood argues the British government should crush Sinn Fein, warning that a small faction seeks to seize control while calling for unity. He notes police casualties and urges decisive action as bombing devastates Brow Head post and rail facilities near the southwest coast.
An Irish envoy reports France has refused entry to Sinn Fein ambassador Ga van TaTy amid controversy over pro Irish propaganda. French officials say the discussion would arise only if such propaganda were tolerated. the envoy says TaTy may return if he ceases political agitation.
Unclear report says a Black Maria attached wagon at the supreme court morning procession spooked prisoners. A constable tried to halt the escape as the vehicle bolted through the courtyard and down the street. Officers pursued and wrestled control, stopping the runaways before harm or damage occurred.
Wet weather forced cancellation of the aerial derby in Adelaide delaying the Peace Loam appeal final. Poor visibility kept pilots grounded most of the morning and even after rain stopped, clouds lingered making safe flying impossible. Officials hope to reschedule when conditions improve.
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