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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1922
Page
1
Fragmentary text describes a quest expedition with scattered names and locations. Vague references to May dates, a person named Joelivsb, and a steamer appearance hint at travel or search activity. The readable parts offer no clear event, outcome, or verifiable entities beyond partial names.
A murky overseas sports column argues for swift English team changes focusing on batting depth and bowling balance. It urges including young players and adjusting the attack amid trials with fitness and form, citing the need to build a long term plan for future tours.
London reports of the Australia bowlers beating the Liniteavy team by a narrow margin in an official match during their tour. Williams and Wytlys led the late scoring surge to secure the win as the Australians completed their record in England with a dramatic finale.
A garbled Midland Tennis items report references a match involving Hunts, Suey Be, Gyane Mast, and Delnady amid a kennel carnage context. The fragment hints at a tournament round with notable players and a surprise result, framed by local sports coverage.
A garbled snippet mentions Wesley Barry and a phrase resembling School Days. The readable elements suggest a note about a person named Wesley Barry connected to a school themed item, but the fragmentary text provides no clear event, date, or location.
Greek Government declares neutralisation of Constantinople will protect Christians. It urges Allies to order occupation of the city, while Britain vows to oppose any rush to Constantinople. Greece reports a French refusal and notes similar responses from other powers.
A Reuters report notes Greek forces continuing landings at Rodosto with 25,000 troops already there. The Greek position expands as tensions rise over Turkish autonomy and potential actions by Greek and Allied powers.
A chaotic raid near Digh ends with booty reportedly exceeding one lakh rupees. Police say the incident involved several suspects and disrupted local shops. Details remain unclear amid damaged text and imperfect OCR.
London report notes a minor shift in exchange values as markets react to a French decision. It mentions a monthly cleaning service payment adjustment and references private advertisers amid tentative economic reassurances.
Sir Hughes comments after reading Sir Henry Barwell's Bendigo speech clash over the White Australia policy. The Prime Minister questions Barwell's guarded stance while noting Barwell’s past statements on race and immigration. He cites Barwell’s assurances that he would not retract his views, probing what Barwell truly intends.
The report outlines a proposed north south railway to connect distant regions, detailing the terrain from Musgrave Ranges to Paxenport and Murehis. It notes extensive surveys, potential stock routes, and the possible use of existing routes, with observers contrasting arid Ted and lush riverine areas as exploration continues.
Two complainants claimed water-related issues caused by Wyld lien and alleged council misuse. A motion to carry out alterations at expense of the council failed after Habinette and others contested the plan as work and costs. The treasurer noted fewer high pans and pending actions by council staff.
At a Pirie Connel meeting the council discussed applying to the government for a £10,000 loan to fund road ponds and street improvements. Directors noted ratepayers previously opposed advances but many now favor the measure. The motion passed.
A surveyor's fall report details patching and cindering on North and South Parklands leading to mixed road repairs. Metal patches, cleared mud, and regraded paths appear across Terrace Pavitch York and Reid streets, with costs estimated for remedy.
A marginal summary of fighting in Ireland with irregulars pressing National Troops near Cork Bruree and Tipperary while reports claim De Valera sails or commands between Clonmel and Waterford. Nationalists advance on Kilmallock and Youghal as irregulars retreat to a triangle near Buttevant Mallow Fermoy. Protests and penalties urged after wrecking. Dublin horse show set for August with exhibitions.
Weather notes show July rainfall reaching heavy points with 928 points recorded across seven months. Earlier days had lighter totals and comparisons to previous three months indicate variations. Forecast issued yesterday suggests a strong northerly influence with fresh westerly jet stream conditions.
Fragmented essay argues Republican policy harms civil life and aims to keep peace in Ireland. It questions whether Cork’s fall shifts Irish fortunes, with references to English governance and police power. The piece comments on public unrest and the role of politicians in shaping Irish destinies.
General reports progress in operations around Limerick as the county is cleared from Muigne to the Tin Fiery Norder. A minister of trest phi Sieve has been compiled, and the overall advance is described as pretty complete.
A Saturday incident reports a mine explosion near Maryborough that killed two colonels and two commandants. Eighteen irregulars were rounded up. eight are prisoners. The event details are incomplete but indicate a hostile engagement with casualties and arrests.
A wireless message from Captain Roald Amundsen dated July 28 reports return to base from Point Lane where ice remains unbroken. He plans to use the Maud to drift, join an American schooner at Nome, reach Point Barrow, and resume pursuit of the North Pole by aeroplane if conditions permit. If not, Amundsen, Omdal, and Land will winter at Point Barrow.
Gippsland floods ease as river flows drop and livestock losses are not heavy. Murirrubidgee rises at Wagga with the town submerged and the river Towbes driven over 30 feet. Water continues to pour in, crops and stock suffer, and several narrow escapes from death are reported. Alhambra tonight presents a big 8000 feet special.
Thieves smashed leadlights to enter the Bishop Langley residence on John Street in Kew Melbourne. Entry occurred Monday afternoon, with property valued at about £82 stolen or damaged during the break-in. Local police investigating.
In Melbourne, Justice Powers dismissed claims the 35 shillings per hundred award was based on miscalculation. A typist error misread 4/2/6 as 6/42/6, but the judge upheld the award. The union is urged to observe the ruling. prosecution may be dropped if the AWL complies.
General World News reports a potential five power push to build a wireless link with South Africa India and Australia. Initial cost eyed at £1 000 000 with £500 000 annual maintenance. The Leafield near Howshire would connect Egypt and Palestine while the project awaits agreement.
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