Barrier Trouble at Port Pirie Drives Labour and Defence Talks
Reports from Port Pirie detail ongoing labour strain amid munitions production delays. W S Robinson and Fraer state no further comment as talks with Bar and local officials continue. Ministers emphasize defence needs and a push to keep Port Pirie works operating despite strikes and arbitration tensions. Delegates from Broken Hill arrive to monitor developments and shipment issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
W. S. Robinson
Patienten Tererietary, Ltd
Fraeer
Robinson
Jaymoroipe
W. Robesrteen
Aian
Broken Hill
Robertson
Courea
Broken Hill Strike At Port Pirie Meeting
Fragmentary report describes a Port Pirie labor meeting with about 100 A.S.E.A. members, debating optional strike action and the proposal to close Port Pirie mill operations. No clear names or dates. context shows labor dispute and possible decisive vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
Broken Gill
Wwe
Waa
T Pirie
Eay
Fort Pirie
Etteriwau
A.sea
Mort Cirie
Etrike Mill
Harvesting progresses with harvesters and wagons at work
Reports from Mt Templeton and Galnare describe wheat gathering by carts and steamers heading to rail sidings. Machinery from Mesera Clusterbook Bros and Harvey threshers boost yields, while wind storms at Galnare damage buildings and windmills. Port Wakefield plaza surveys note calm holidays and a Wallaroo regatta attracting crowds. Georgetown records a heavy January wheat load and strong horse teams delivering grain.
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MT. Templeton
Continailly
Sainte Siding
Balaklava
Lalaklava
J. Lamond
Mesera
Marcey-Harris
Reeule
Port Wakefield
Alice
Thin Wwwu
Mae E. Bartlett
J. Richmond
Wallaray End
Adelaide
Tle
Storm Wracks Town as Tornado Rips Through Homes
Widespread destruction reported with roofs ripped off houses, collapsed buildings, and flood damage across the town and countryside. A tornado damaged the coast path, swept away a shed, and knocked down chimneys as rain fell briefly in heavy bursts. Wheat deliveries continue, with about 80,000 wage carts moved to town and merchants assessing losses.
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Ain
Bai
Abe Town
D. F. Allen
Maschinery
Jas Murphy
Cleo
Garveea
Calton
Bern
Gladstone Corporation Minutes Report City Meeting
The Friday meeting on January 7 notes apologies from r Grobb and minutes read. Authorities discuss footpaths, military correspondence, war work notices, financial accounts, and road improvements with several resolutions approved.
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W. L. Pavone
Cre Hamphrie
Gale
Quintan
R Grobb
Recall of Carlier Synagogue Charity Fete and Art Union
A public notice details a charity fete and art union drawn at Melbourne's Masonic Hall on December 29 1813. It lists numerous prize and account codes with extensive ledger like figures and references to abbreviations and attendees.
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Carlier
Masonic Hall
Melbourne
Australian Strike Affects Shell Manufacture in New South Wales
A Melbourne dispatch reports a strike impacting shell production at New South Wales and Victoria works. The Federal Mainline Committee examines labor and export implications as engineers protest pay and conditions. The Commonwealth Government considers Australian labor prioritization for munition production and discharges overseas enlistments from Broken Hill Emollers Proprietary for war material duties.
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Melbourne
Miviater Toy
Neweserla Hivel
Pomipe
Phe Uly
Stalin
Faders
Sweetingy
South Wales
Victoria
Snowe Kuuith
Wales
Gorman
Auger Brifilag Darran
Buble
Australia
Euginerts
Gore
England
Hozee
Hell Tiodien
Benater Pearce
Broken Hill
Emollers Proprietary
Port Pirie
Conscription and Trades Unionism Debate in Wartime
A Lawn Lay Herald poem by Mr. Richards discusses conscription, urging wives to support husbands serving and criticizing compulsory measures. It argues unionists have relied on conscription in some trades and calls for voluntary service, with emphasis on solidarity, morale, and moral duty amid France and Belgium’s actions.
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Lawn Lay Herald
Richards
Wien
Ani Obili
Grife
Niither
France
Belpian
Thia
Tlie
Dia
Ube
Albér
Union Isla
Wouldn't You Like Your Name to Be Here
A fragmented historical notice lists numerous names and places including Akolivret Ani and Crown It notes a group of boys who were eager to play but not accepted and references a school case at Glaprione High School amid disjointed OCR text.
Doans Backache Kidney Pills Claim Strong Mineral Cure
An old advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a proven remedy curing backache and kidney trouble. It cites E J Flavel of Pork Pirie West and a testimonial praising relief from sleeplessness, fatigue, and leg pains after using the pills for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach
E.J. Flavel
Fourth-street
Alchemiste
Sturckeerars
Fanter Wee Lian Co
War Loan Debate Letters to the Editor from Governor Orlison Wilerk
A damaged wartime letter from Governor Orlison Wilerk discusses a 210 million pound war loan and the Commonwealth Government’s planned expenditures. It argues for funding, emphasizes the need to secure finances, and urges public opinion to support government priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Wuasiuu
Guy Scudralis
Etudint
Jung
Younes
Orlison Wilerk
Gevernor
Sanitizing Elixir Promises Strong Antiseptic Reach
A discarded ad-like fragment touts Sander's Eucalyptus Extract as a universal antiseptic. It claims three drops dissolved in mouthwash will sterilize cavities and penetrate every crevice to combat diseases from smallpox to diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander
Sanders
Unclear wartime rationing device described for soldiers
A fragmented wartime note discusses improvised wool and cloth bags filled with elephar like substance, intended to aid soldiers at Gallipoli. It suggests simple tapes and pockets for securing bags to clothing, plus rough mending methods and the morale tone of improvised gear.
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Ous
Gallipoli
Te Anche
Unclear Textile Advert for Low Price Goods and Stocks
An old time shop promotes reduced prices on fabrics and textiles. It lists mulled items including unbleached sheetings and white twill, with varied prices and references to stock levels, payments in cash, and a note about high value low price goods being unavailable in large quantities.
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Delalnes
Pivtec
AJM
Wah
Bick
Shin
Crebonny
Allour Va
Demeatrals Pricea
Ater
Eme Lindewins Sud
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Port Firie
Pirie
Defence
Thia Ntrike
Australis
Ted Booiaty
Brinken Hill
Itera
Pearce
Seales
Yirwe OF & Unioniet
Wen
O'Reilly
Georgetown
Mae
J. Devonald
Dreyfus
Dar de the George
Town Yard
W. Saunders
Ceenades
Gladstone Corporation
J. H. Sargent
North Iiladatone
State War Council
Returned Coldiere
Crown Lande
Raport
Accounta
Cr Quinlan
Cr Humphrie
Mr Larent
Cr Gale
Rines
Board OF Bealth
Humphris
Rlessing Witt
All Nations Gatuiyal
Shell Manufacture
MI Tak Prahik
Deieimareunaraat
All Weamen
Viet Fugie Clements. Tonic Ltd
Forte
Agnes
Glasson
Elda Geen Tam
Cowie
Sughanan
Hlisky
Bie
Conscription and Trades
Ma Waren
Ton
Roden
Hall
Atlinay
Huviphria
Panthony
Jolineos Broa
Senioy Biimead
Reytoh
Tata
Rive
Corbett
Atkios
BM Howard
C, Brown
Heath
J WP Brown
F Nowrish
TW Biarel Fiquialag
L Fay
Fheridea
Caltowie
Thous
Mishel
SB Hower
Moron
P Potter
Leahy
Williame
Amy, Jonn
Wannde Power
Mt Hopping
Donald
Opeeeton Goleta Talford
J. Diorias
Aiaingrigy Lawhert Ds Wood
Hy “Liste of
Huddleston
Sebtalot Sauuens Billuabiet
Fy Burgess
Worurtows— Bennon
Pancoe
A. Eyre Pasche
Dy. Ford
Fulliveny Bar Wells
G. E. Waterbrase
Ly McRianga
Howard
Robert Sapman
Roy Watson
Kulapheta
Frank
Tran
William
Lake A. Victor Gallsech
Alfred Parsons Fe
Jemen McLean
Clem Bondeed
Howe
Mauldien
Parson's
Fen Bhab
Nik
Halow
Ralaen
Jaime
Ata Lantad
E.muras
Hlporrithe Fa
Childesn
Drennen
W. L. Parsons
Gladstone
Pedder Shoe Store
Ellen Street
Part
Husimewr
Coontey Orver
Pedder
Elien St
Eagle’ S Hotel
Comfo
Bank Street
Hindles Street
Walkerville
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