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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
4
Port Pirie Council debates relief for unemployed with calls to approach government for funding and to start Mount Fergusson quarry and other works. Speakers urge using Beetalap Warnertown pipe track and Napperby stone, seek public works, rent relief, and a universal work registry for unemployed residents.
A mass Port Pirie Labour Council meeting at AW A Hall addressed unemployment amid low turnout. Speaker notes some unions would come with resolutions while the press was restricted from naming speakers. Unemployed wharf labourers and Port Pirie residents faced no relief, contrasted with Broken Hill where a small allowance existed.
Deputation from the local council met with Broken Hill Associated Smelters officials to seek government aid and employment opportunities across works. Officials promised to consider requests as five furnaces restart, but reports indicate up to 100 more layoffs in days ahead with limited hiring. An Ropp toaster was commissioned yesterday and two more to begin operation next week, sustaining about 90 extra jobs.
A special council meeting chaired by Mayor Dr. M. E. 7 1 discussed securing government funds for public works to relieve unemployment. Councillors M. L., Warran, FE. J. Palich, J. S. Geddes, J. Firmin Jenkins, L. A. Hopkins, A. G. Palmer, H. M. Pimlott attended with Town Clerk E. E Garrett and Mr. Jas. Farrell. The plan includes securing stone supplies and possibly opening Mount Farm quarry to support future needs.
A plea against overwork and kidney strain promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy. It cites Mrs. W B Smith of Port Pirie West, praising seven bottles and long-term health, while noting price and availability through Foster Leelan Co.
At a council meeting Councillor T R Traylor urged the Railways Commissioner be asked to convert the 6 90 am goods train from Pirie South into a mixed train, leaving Elfern Street at the same time. Councillor M Le Warren backed the push saying railway facilities must be restored for travelers and warned of worse service if not addressed.
A vintage ad promotes Heenzo Pleat Essence as a cheaper cough and sore throat remedy. It claims one bottle costs 3 shillings and saves about 10 shillings versus a pint of ordinary mixture. The note instructs requesting a bottle by mail from a chemist, with postage paid and return mail upon receipt.
A testimonial from Mr P Gay asserts Dr Morse s Indian Root Pills cured rheumatic pain improved sleep and mobility and helped a seven year old feel healthy. The speaker says the pills purify blood drive poison from the body aid digestion and have led to widespread sales.
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