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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
6
Fighting at the Four Courts in Dublin began after a late night ultimatum. An armoured car led to shelling by 18 pounders and rifle fire from both sides, with machine guns in use as the clash continued through morning hours.
The Irish Provisional Government reports arrests after raids on leaders of unlawful boycotts in Dublin. Troops surround the Four Courts and demand surrender of munitions and property, with a time limit ignored. Officials deny British troop cooperation with the Irish Republican Army and praise citizens backing the government.
In the House of Commons Mr Churchill stated the Provisional Government would supply arms if judged necessary with colleagues' approval. He said the decision to attack four courts did not stem from government declaration but from the Provisional Government’s sole responsibility for operations and its refusal of Imperial force assistance.
The Edinburgh Labor Conference rejected a bid by the Communist Party for affiliation. Card votes totaled 3,056 to 261, denying the Communists a place in the Labor Party. The ruling reflected a firm stance against Moscow influence within the party.
Simla reports Sapru law member of the Viceroy's executive council will soon resign due to ill health. His departure comes as the council navigates ongoing colonial governance matters.
Anderson defeats Brian Norton at Wimbledon in straight sets 6-2 6-2 6-2 in the Davis Cup clash.
At a Great Boulder meeting the ethnir man reported unsatisfactory data on an Argentia option. The Kalgoorlie mine cannot profit with 14 dwt ore due to high labor costs. Mfr. John Waddington noted 1594 share issue underwriting covered most working capital. Dividends to date total 26,000,000.
Reuter reports a Berlin telegram stating at least 23 people were killed and 35 seriously injured when a wood raft toppled a standing crowd on a crowded train. The derailment occurred as two trains collided after a tram stoppage caused overloading.
A London Times correspondent reports a drunken reveller found at a Paris address by police. The woman, mistaking the man for her husband, protests as the police reveal the real husband is jailed for drunkenness. The scene ends with the wife relieved yet embarrassed by the mistaken identity.
London manager to rumors about John Brown of New South Wales coal and turf patronage. He denies the spreading of the tale while noting wheels within wheels. Brown, currently at Carlsbad waters, has bought two coastal cargo vessels and two tugs since leaving Australia a fortnight ago.
United States citizens on Cortesy Oil Company property worth £50,000 are held under guard by 240 armed bandits demanding 15 000 pesos ransom. The State Department orders urgent protests from Mexico City while families raise funds for release of Brive Bielaski in another Mexican incident.
In Poplar unemployed residents recently obtained leave to use public greens for bowls. Demand grew for free India rubber shoes for children funded by the relief effort. The Mayor refused, noting £14,000 in relief was spent last year while two firms needing workers could not recruit from the unemployed.
The House of Commons sat until 2.30 am to discuss Labor’s proposal to cut beer duty by 30 per barrel but rejected it by 184 votes to 102. The minority showed discontent with Sir Robert Warne’s stance, who warned it would cost the Exchequer £22,000,000 annually though conceding beer prices rose sharply.
Reuters reports Vienna transport workers resume work after wage dispute. Central Committee of the Transport Workers' Union informs government it has decided to call off the strike.
Parliament prorogued on Tuesday. the Premier announced the next session in January. Redistribution of seats will be arranged then and there will be no election in the meantime.
In the House of Lords Earl Grey delivers a key speech on European reconstruction. The former Foreign Minister criticizes the Genoa Conference as misdirected and urges securing United States cooperation while prioritizing reparations issues.
Buckley, military adviser in the Commonwealth based in London, announces his resignation effective Friday. A farewell function was held on Tuesday to mark his departure.
The High Commissioner Sir Joseph Cook paid tribute to the Commonwealths service by Col Buckley at the Hotel Cecil in the presence of Lt. Gen. Sir Edward Hutton Brig-Gen. W. Eames and Col. Hayter of New Zealand. He expressed hope Buckley would receive fitting consideration even at this late hour.
Gerald Riviere, son in law of an Australian bookmaker, faced a trial at Old Bailey on a charge of obtaining £1000 by pretences. He was extradited from France and acquitted on a separate conspiracy count. Evidence alleged he posed as an Australian cattle rancher attending Cambridge University to lure investor FE Watkins of Liverpool, then took £700 via long-shot racehorse bets and sent back a dishonored cheque.
The Prime Minister denied a Melbourne paper's claim that he planned to urge a committee of Federal members to compare the Commonwealth Constitution with others. Victorian Attorney General Arthur Robinson said details of Winifred Pack's case would be obtained and the petition for remission of sentence would be considered. Heavy snow and the coldest day of the year were noted in the state. Seamen's unions discuss steps to prevent job losses on Commonwealth Government steamers.
Melbourne dispatch lists final acceptances for the Gegad National Hurdle Race headed by Fiscom Bright Mame and Jolly Phast among others. among names are Colonel Rout Roisel Pis tolier Kahda Stalwart Dead Centre Well Of Duntelm Gold Snow Cun ping Fos and Berrinko.
The Governor General Lord Forster opened the second and final session amid pomp. He promised economy in the Public Service and a new Australian Commissioner in America. Tax relief was not indicated and measures cover defence, lands, patents, trade marks, and Canberra’s rapid development.
The Horsham Club plans a Saturday match with an 18 hole stroke play handicap for a vital trophy. A proposed local Purke match against a Stowell Chik team has been postponed.
In Horsham the Mersham football team hosts Stawell in a near home match as strong sides are entered by both clubs. A 20 man squad includes Alcock Hoskin Wallis Hearn Rowe Sheehan Ross Garrard Findley Waterhouse Davis Quinnlan Daniels McRae Glenister Ryan Smith McClennan Coutts Afternoon Lea. Proceeds go to the Recreation Reserve and are to be dispensed by the AWA ladies.
The Horsham humiors will face Quan Hong at Nantong with a 16 player list including Thornley Howell Wilson and Reaves. The Greenland Rovers announce a large squad led by Robinson and Kilpatrick with meet at the post office at 1.30 pm and a Friday night notice for availability.
In Melbourne yesterday the House of Representatives heard Mr Hughes declare the Government would reduce sugar prices for consumers. Mr Chapman gave notice to increase old age and invalid pensions to £1 weekly and suggested that the 1924 Parliament be held in Canberra.
A Castlemaine lad recalls visiting the wartime photo collection at the Mechanics Institute, describing vivid images from France Palestine and Gallipoli. He notes portraits of heroes and moments of courage, and says the exhibit will be opened by the Mayor on Friday with gallery hours in the afternoon.
Messrs Dennys Lascelles Ltd report the June wool sales concluded in Melbourne and discuss forthcoming July catalogues to finish the 1921-22 clip. They note strong demand and satisfactory prices in May, with coarse crossbred wools still facing softness, and warn that high prices may invite substitutes if raw materials rise further. The note observes reduced world wool production postwar and ongoing consumption growth posing scarcity for fine wools.
Sir John Quick and Noel Augustine Webb named Deputy Presidents of the Arbitration Court for two years at £2000 annually. A birthday event at Ballarat Benevolent Home honored Tol McLeod and T Thomson with an inmate supper. Estate of Henry Herbert Wills, director of Imperial Tobacco, valued at £2,750,000 with gifts to Bristol University. six Wille family members’ total estate around £19,795,000.
An advertisement claims Bisulated Magnesia relieves digestive discomfort after eating. It advises taking two tablets with water to neutralize soreness and enable normal eating, noting the product is sold as Bye mag and labeled with the trademark word Biamag.
The Horsham column records a farewell to Rev Thomas Gray and Mrs Gray with a school hall gathering and an illuminated address for Mr Gray. It notes health updates on Mrs Woo Rower and details about local officials shifting posts and forthcoming duties, including bank officer Healy and Carrum borough work.
Fifty Merino wethers branded black with a low rump were reported missing near Blackheath. A reward is offered for information leading to their recovery, with contact details referenced by C Lane at Blackheath.
General sorrow followed the death of Mrs. Sarah Jane Sunderland Holmes at Abbotsleigh private hospital. She leaves husband Willion Holmes and children Walter Weney William Josh Emily Lowsa Robert Francis George Albert Edward and Shomad Sherlock. Funeral at Horsham Cemetery with wreaths from local clubs and family. Other deaths include Mr George Hay father of Mr George L. Ray and Harold Conn son of Mrsody B. Conn with large funeral processions and community attendance.
A fragmented verse hints at shelter and sunlight piercing a ruinous realm of broken toys. It speaks of life’s decay, a hopeful path toward health, and a cure associated with a place called Woods and a figure named Pepper Wind.
Offers addressed to the Secretary for grazing rights over 997 acres of the Waddlpoorr Red Gum Estate will be received by the Forests Commission until 1 pm on Monday July 6, 1992. Deposit details and full particulars available from Forester R S Code, Stawell, or Treasury Buildings, Melbourne. No offer necessarily accepted.
The undermentioned cases will be dealt with at the Lands Office Hor sham on Tuesday July 11 1922 at 4 pm. Allot 91 Awonga E Gunther allot 4 section A Rainbow EI Dumesny allot 48 section A Duchembogarra NH J McCormack allot 3 Wyperfeld.
Written examination for Grade 10 and Grade 2 pm will be held on Saturday 6th August 1922 at centers across Ballarat Bendigo Geelong Melbourne and nearby towns. Applicants must provide training evidence with applications due July 29 1922. Practical test follows if CA paper is failed. licences expire October 30 1922 unless renewed by examination. Forms available from State Electricity Commission Victoria.
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