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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1924

Page

1

Empire Day Ideals In Public Schools Elimination Sought

A delegation from the Trades and Labor Council urged the Minister of Education to alter Empire Day lessons in public schools. They want references to war glory removed and the history of the working class and trades union movement added. The minister said no Labour government has sought to stop Empire Day and promised to consider the suggestions.

Adelaide Trades and Labor Cowell L. L. Fill Hill British Empire Ife

Adelaide Mystery: Tells of Buried Skeleton Discovery

In Adelaide, an order will likely direct removal of a buried remains at Hindley Street and Gilbert Place. Workmen uncovered a body lying near the surface, with questions about its origin, whether Aboriginal or European, and the embedded artifacts suggesting a post colonial burial.

Adelaide Serepnton Hindley-street Gilbert Place

Art Exhibition Draws Large Crowds at Prec Arallery

ADELAIGE Frolay exhibition attracts over 2000 visitors with broad appeal from professors to general art lovers. Attendance exceeded expectations. paintings priced at many pounds sold at the larger show, while a portion of works were rejected by the Society of Arts Committees.

Adelaige Frolay Noriah Lindsay Prec Arallery Arts Gallery

More Coffins Found In Town Mall Yard

Sydney reports two more empty coffins unearthed in the Town Mall yard this morning. The scattered remains and other objects suggest a long-storied hoard with about 400 years in age. Local authorities continue to investigate thefts and preservation concerns.

Sydney Lily Gemmell Malkins Jess Maye Matton- Niche

War Graves on Gallipoli and Turkish Hostility Claim

Adelaide reporter notes Greek interpreter Nicolas Simones says Turkish hostility after evacuation ends access to Gallipoli Graves. He cites Kemal’s orders, warns Australians to avoid the Peninsula, while praising the War Graves Commission for cemetery work. He mentions Chanak and Helisport burial grounds.

Simones

Far North land allotment halted for season

Commissioner of Grown Lands Mr. T Butterfield said a general discussion with Survivor-General Mr. T G Day led to instructions not to allot any more land in the Far North this season. Land returns will be surveyed and stock taken of lands coming back to the department for potential reallocation.

Adelaide T. Butterfield Grown Lands T. G. Day Day

Ancient Australian sheep strain sampled in Britain

MIT and Butterfield report Commissioner's samples from merino wool show beaulford blood stock dating to 1795 sent to Australia by Mr MacArthur. The Campbell family herd at Harewood Park Mereford has maintained the same lineage for about 40 sheep. Stockowners may inspect the samples at the Minister of Agriculture.

Adelaide Friday Mit Butterfield Great Britain Wwe Australia MacArthur Palaracion Campbells Harewood Park Mereford Sheen

Rail car service extension sought for Snowtown region

A petition presented to the Chief Railways Commissioner on behalf of Snowtown Ninnes Bite Nantawarra and Rowan mam residents requests the extension of the motor service on the Lone Plains to Adelaide line. The document urges prompt consideration by the commissioner.

Adelaide Nicholla Mila Snowtown Ninnes Bite Nantawarra Rowmam Lone Plains

Federal Parliament Passes Bank Bill Amid Naval Debate

In Melbourne today the House discussed naval matters and federal politics. Treasurer Earle Page reported awaiting decisions on hospital laboratory and Northern Territory cattle issues. Debate covered Australian-made goods, navy expenses, and a 403,789 addition to works. Bank Bill passage followed in committee with the Senate adjournment to Wednesday.

Melbourne House of Representatives Earle Page A. Blakeley L. W. Atkinson Nelson Northern Territory Western Australia K. Bowden Neve Rll Hi J. Lister Australia D. Watkins Newcastle Parker Moloney Navy B. A. Austey F. M. Borde Commonwealth Bank Ute Senate

Boy Sopranos in Pirie Choirs Highlight Training Gap

A Pirie public entertainment prompts reflection on the lack of boy sopranos in local churches. Rev F T Watts notes training limits and scarcity of choirmasters who specialize in boys voices, while St Pauls C of E shows that boy sopranos can stand out amid a larger female choir. Anglican services in Pirie value the boy soprano as a real choir feature.

Pirie Westminster Glee Singers St. Paul's Church of England F. Tr. Watts Adelaide Cathedral Gopranos

Mixed Foursome Golf Event Opens This Afternoon

The mixed foursome tournament begins this afternoon with entrants drawing for groups. Entry fees fund the event and cover both men’s and women’s stakes as the pairs compete for the sweepstake.

Inter-Club Match Set Between Irforod and Pirie This Weekend

An inter-club match is planned with Irforod facing Pirie over the weekend. The Pirie team will be selected this afternoon. A local buyer complains about rising meat prices, noting the higher cost versus pounds earlier.

Irforod Pirie

Allied Conference Advances on Arbitration Plan

Reuters reports the Inter Allied Conference has backed the French formula for arbitration if the Reparations Commission cannot agree on German defaults, naming an American as one arbitrator if needed. The second part on military evacuation of the Ruhr remains unsettled as Junkers’ views awaited.

Reuter London Hemter Ruhr Germany Junkers Traddy

Agreement Reached at Reparations Conference in London

Australian Press Association reports a late night breakthrough as the third committee settles on in kind deliveries and a neutral arbitrator. A two section accord forms a committee for Africa and Germany, with arbitration embraced in limited cases. A partial agreement on transfers was also achieved before adjournment.

London Africa

International Telegrams Reveal Large Fund Transfers

In a fragmentary note the text mentions a total of 10,000,000 pounds with allocations of 2,900,000 for Vie-WIM and 2,000,000 for New Ne Wales. The passage appears to reference a withdrawal or repayment plan, with the parties and exact details left unclear by the garbled transcription.

Melbourne Wisit Vie- Wim New Ne Wales

Garlick Divorce Suit Judge Finds for Petitioner in Sydney

In Sydney on Friday Justice Owen delivered judgment in the Garlick divorce case. He declared he did not believe Mrs Garlick was swayed by overtures made by her husband’s counsel last year. The Crown was ordered to pay costs. He condemned any impropriety but said he would have advised withdrawal as Mr Edwards did.

Sydney Garlick Qwen To-Day Gilbert Garlick Edwards Artick Casey Wve

Journalist Appeal in Divorce Court Over Conjugal Rights

Sydney journalist Bede Dalley seeks restitution of conjugal rights in divorce court. He asserts no fault, while wife denies withdrawal. Justice Ralston orders wife to return within 241 days from service of petition.

Sydney Kinday Loin Bede Dalley Onlay Justice Ralston

Maggie Moore Benefit Night at Her Majesty's Theatre

Miss Maggie Moore, once famed actress, received a theatrical benefit at Her Majesty's Theatre in Sydney. Leading artists performed and the house was crowded, with expectations the fund will be augmented by 1500 pounds.

Sydney Maggie Moore Her Majesty's Theatre

Training Farm for Defective Children in Melbourne

The Victorian Ministry plans to establish at Jamefeld a nucleus training home and farm for mentally deficient children. The program will expand as requirements grow.

Melbourne Jamefeld

Train Kills Unidentified Man at Melbourne Crossing

An unknown man was fatally struck by an electric train at a crossing near Bux Hill in Melbourne Friday. The victim was described as heavily mutilated. ERNEST PITCHER, known as the "Big Mug," appears at Austral and Alhambra tonight with hints and humor.

Melbourne Bux ' Hill Ernest Pitcher Austral Alhambra Hint

Irish Boundaries No Decision Yet In Irish Treaty Row

Mr MacDonald said no decision was reached on the boundary clause in the Irish Treaty as to the treaties terms. Conferees plan to seek party leaders counsel and may adjourn till autumn. Government intends to adjourn next week and pass a specialized Irish Bill appears unlikely.

Reser Don MacDonald House of Commons Lords Judicial Committee of the Privy Council Boundary Commission Ireland Reuter

Debated Conference on Boundary Commission Bill

A long round table with Ramsay MacDonald Clynes Thomas Baldwin Chamberlain Birkenhead Worthington Evans and Lloyd George discussed a Boundary Commission bill. MacDonald warned no trap for party leaders and pledged to push the bill before adjournment, while Unionists pressed for limited powers and no territorial transfers, aiming to keep parliament seated for autumn action.

Australian Press Association London Ramsay Mac Donald J. R. Clynes J. H. Thomas Stanley Baldwin Austin Chamberlain Lord Birkenhead Worthington Evans Lloyd George Thatway MacDonald Boundary Commission Daily Telegraph Wri MacDonald House of Commons House of Lords Baldwin

Strong Ulster Protest Shapes Governing Crisis

The Liberal ex Ministers agreed to back the Government amid strong Ulster protests. Lloyd George reportedly offered to join in fighting the question at a general election if needed. Ulster Unionists lodged a firm protest with Ramsay MacDonald as Lord Londonderry and two Ulster Ministers traveled to London to press representatives. P Cosgrove expected in London today. MacDonald to appeal to Ulster in Commons. The Bill would allow a third Ulster seat by Ulster Government or by the Imperial Government if refusal continues.

Australian Press Association Morning Post Lloyd George Ramsay MacDonald Craig Lord Londonderry London P. Cosgrove Daily Express MacDonald House of Commons Ulster

Tennis Club Trip to Telowie and Pimlott’s Stop

Y M C A tennis enthusiasts head to Telowie this afternoon with a 2 o'clock bus from Pirie West School stopping at Pimlott's to pick up Solomontown members. The team selection includes M Arnold D Slee O Gooding M Gooding F Parry J Pammenter H Beaumont and others. From Telowie the group will visit Mr A Brice’s residence for an evening gathering. The blue whale is noted to reach up to 90 feet and 440000 pounds.

Y.m.ca Telowie Pirie West Pimlott’s Solomontown M. Arnold D. Slee M. Gooding F. Parry J. Pammenter H. Beaumont Messrs R. L. Arnold L. Wade

Drug forged prescriptions ruin man faces trial

Phillip H. Ileas was committed for trial in the Police Court today on charges of forging doctors prescriptions for cocaine at Norwood on July 26 and 27. The man claimed to be several doctors to obtain cocaine and admitted writing the scripts. he said a Cape Town doctor father and a London-educated medicine background explained his addiction and motive. He requested placement in a home.

Adelaide Phillip H. Ileas Norwood Stanley Neil Nic Rowe Sheldon Nhil Rosa Ros Rose Cape Town London France South Africa

Benalla Inquiry Reveals Grounding Details At Fremantle Harbor

In Perth on Friday an inquiry heard evidence on the Benalla grounding near Premantle harbor February 24. Captain Morris the pilot faced questions as witnesses described hazy conditions, conflicting orders, and a rudder set hard apart. The inquiry continues with examination of master Sheepwash and others involved.

Perth Belliwita Premantle Harbor The Marine 5 He J Yates and Millington Unmack Director of Navigation J. J Alrey Fremantle Harbor Trust Morris John Sheepwash Benalla Mortis Wituss Harbormaster Fremantle Charles Relay John A. Jamieson A. E. Morris Harbor Trust Ivanhoe

Immigrant Ship Visited by The News Reporter

A reporter from The News inspected the Italian steamer Mancaster in Port Adelaide yesterday. Captain Luigi Gareventa refused press access, citing orders, while describing immigrants from Greece Cyprus Czecho Slavs and others as dirty and difficult to manage. The ship smelled foul with littered floors and crowded holds, passengers sleeping on deck chairs, as a small crowd watched two youths play guitars.

Ihan

Budget speech notes moves on gold standard and Maritz case

Capetown reports Mr Havenga outlines budget plans and possible steps to restore the gold standard with expert advice. He says no income tax change and patent medicines tax will be abolished, plus an internal loan to be floated immediately. The discussion on Col Maritz follows, with emphasis on remission of sentence rather than a free pardon to ease postwar tensions.

Capetown Havenga House of ‘Assembly Great Britain Cvidence South Iican Col Maritz Thomas Smartt Col. Maritz Oer Warmert Herliog Marita South Africa England Col. Mavitz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Empire Day Lindsay Gallipoli Far North Britain Rail Car Service Tou Manchester Port Pirie Jooleroo Centre BOY Sopranos Hasulease Effence Allied Conference Interstate Telegrams Commission Point Mlc.a. Tennis Club Ben General Maritz
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