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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
1
The Port Pirie AMA held a meeting with speakers from Adelaide and Broken Hill debating arbitration versus union action. A mix of supporters and critics pressed for better conditions and a peaceful end, while press coverage and party lines were criticized.
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A chaotic 19th century style report recounts debates at Port Pirie with Peninsula workers and unions. Burgess, Lacey, and Mie Graben are noted amid tensions over barrier delegation hearings and local support or opposition.
Central Methodist Mission Sisterhood Fund in Port Pirie seeks support to sustain nursing, comfort for the dying, and aid to the weak. In 1915 Annie and keys aided 2 003 visits, but limited resources prevent expanding staff. Appeals to Rev S W Ga u s and Br J T Bruckback for donations and acknowledgment.
An interview discusses Mr MW. A. Mitorell challenging Mr Considine over a 44 hour work week dispute. Workers, unions, and employers clash in Broken Hill and Port Pirie as arbitration options are debated and a ballot may decide whether to accept arbitration or continue the strike pending a February vote.
The notice lists 1916 horse season fixtures at Gladstone with alternating Friday evenings, second Saturdays, and a monthly stock sale schedule. It also details opening hours for offices at 18 Boum moe, telegraph rates, subscriptions, and postal services with holiday closures and special monotony like Christmas.
The document lists multiple train departures to destinations including Adelaide, Yorketown, and Petersburgh with varied times such as 2.24 p.m, 6-87 a.m, and 9 a.m. It notes trains daily except Sundays and public holidays, with special mention of the midnight train to Adelaide and adjustments for weekends and holidays.
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