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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1916
Page
4
A garbled wartime letter from Port Pirie describes donated mittens and socks, praising knitters and a relief effort. It notes many pairs sent, with totals like 1472 pairs of mittens and 444 pairs of socks, and thanks local district volunteer knitters and supporters in Bonth Australia.
In Balakigra on Saturday January 15, Balbury farmer Carl Hermann faced testimony over an alleged assault on Macklin by defendant Kurtz during December 11 dinner. Witnesses described tensions after a dinner dispute and Macklin leaving. Kurtz denied striking him, noting only a sharp remark. Burden and others testified to family dynamics at the Balbury farm and drinking influence. The court considered whether Macklin was struck. no corroborating blow was established. Kurtz fined 20.
Port Pirie council sought guidance from Adelaide on establishing a Mayors Court. The Attorney General advised no special charter is needed and that any Justice of the Peace can form a court for offences, with fee scales set by statute. Warren favored not starting a local court, citing punishments and costs.
Fragmented report covers Port Pirie proceedings with arrests and investigations. Notes a resignation, appointment of temporary act, missing books, and financial irregularities. Also reports on the death of Chief Justice Sir Samuel Way and tributes from the Magistrates Court, Mayor, Bar, and police, praising his service to South Australia.
Port Pirie Council meeting notes reference inspector inquiries about milk delivery and safety issues on Bolomontown streets, plus requests to keep main street lights burning. The Bush Fires Act alert and fire brigade expenditure are discussed, with council approving tenders for branch supplies and repairs, and debates over employee wages and shelter facilities.
The Red Cross Society held a meeting on Thursday in January, with fortnightly lodge room gatherings at the union to recruit members and collect 6d weekly contributions. Donations and parcels were sent to Sister Crosby at the Australian General Hospital in Lemnos, and gifts from various individuals and groups supported Belgian relief and nursing comfort. A street collection on December 19 raised 4 pounds 4 shillings 2p, and further items from the Methodist Mission Guild and local clubs helped, including Christmas gifts from Port Pirie and numerous small donations and parcels for relief work.
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