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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
1
Turbulent exchange news shows the German mark weakening against the pound while Britain gains in postwar trade. Reports cite German efforts to evade reparations and dislocated markets as the mark declines, with British and Dutch actions influencing currency movements.
A garbled OCR fragment cites a salary reform discussion among telegraphists led by officials including Mr Mine Thane Canormensee. The text hints at a new wage system and timetable changes within a service unit, mentioning Vel trate pefusm and Spank tone adjustments.
Adelaide reports a youth Norris McWilliams 15 took a horse and a firearm from Me Allehive Gouke's Plains. He fled. police pursued and captured him near Tailem Bond. A revolver, 30 rounds, rifle barrel and 100 rounds of ammo were seized. McWilliams appeared in court and was remanded.
In Wrens a brief military style election note outlines general Federal elections with minimal readable details. The fragment references a ballot or polling event and mentions broad civic participation though specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
In the Adelaide divorce proceedings Cleland questions Napier B. Birks about times with Mrs Bickford on Currie Streets and the Grand Central Hotel. Birks denies certain meetings and describes social visits, drives, and hotel stays with Mrs Bickford and others, noting the couple’s private discussions and public appearances through 1920 and 1921.
In London Lord Balfour outlines a plan to remit debts and reparations if a satisfactory international settlement includes all empire claims. He argues Britain is sometimes debtor, sometimes creditor, and urges coordinated action with the United States and Germany. A copy of the note was sent to the American Ambassador.
Coverage notes a dramatic heat reply in a county match with Surrey, details key players including Hardie, Vile, and Woolley amid a draw and shifting averages. It also mentions Australian bowlers at Winkker Castle, the royal household team defeated, and a Paris Parisian swimming report with many competitors.
A fragmented European outlook reports Britain and France pressuring Germany over reparations. The Times notes says it is impossible to exaggerate the gravity of the debt dispute, with Britain urging swift, diligent action. Germany defends efforts to meet obligations, seeking swift cooperation of powers to restore economy.
In Adelaide the Treasurer announced a plan to allocate £350,000 to the State Bank to assist civilians in building homes. Port Adelaide to receive a floating crane, and rebates totaling £56,414 paid for excess water in Beetatoo. The opposition urged removal of the premier, criticizing his stance on colored labor and white Australia policy, and warning of constitutional fallout and industrial arbitration changes.
The South Wales Cabinet has decided the Minister of Works will not bring a North Shore Bridge Construction Bill before the Legislative Assembly. It will not be treated as a party measure.
Albert King an engineer on a trawler told the inquiry that late 1921 coal was poor. He said he got four to six buckets of ash from off coal but thirty six buckets with the new coal in the same period. He burned four tons daily with old coal but required seven and a half tons of the new coal.
A London note circulating among Allied governments questions Britain’s ability to lead a broad settlement by remitting European debts. It reflects doubt over the U S position on debt payments and the path to a comprehensive intergovernmental settlement.
In Canberra the House of Representatives passed Washington Treaty resolutions. Speakers praised the conference as an epoch and urged peace efforts and cross party committees. The sugar debate continued with opposition to profits being paid to the Treasury and overdraft interest. The House adjourned until tomorrow.
Mr W M Hughes criticised Sir Henry Barwell's statements on white Australia, arguing that the supposed policy aimed at paid domestic labor in the Northern Territory was a cover for exploiting colored workers. He questioned Barwell's reliance on Mr Anderson and noted inconsistencies about labor and racial rights in the Territory.
Reuben Fox appeared in Melbourne city court charged with the murder of Mrs Josephine McLaughlin at Yea. Police report he was intoxicated at a Yea dance. bloodstains and a beer bottle with blood were found. His counsel denied knowledge of the crime and Fox was remanded for an inquest.
The excerpt contrasts mechanical devices with inner spirit, arguing that Nas hinders true human progress and makes life overly intricate. Tagore suggests technology creates barriers to authentic human essence and simplicity.
Wednesday report notes Mr tis Wo Wickens as supervisor of the census and Commonwealth Statistician appointed at £1000 yearly. It mentions explosive compounds expanding from two dozen to over a thousand. Feature on Wesley Barry at Alhambra tonight.
Wednesday the Minister of Marine told Mr. Care in the Legislative Council that the Government is inviting tenders for an up to date dredging plant. Tenders will be sought from Australian manufacturers only.
Testimony at the Egypt inquiry describes a life boat scene after collision with Jenner missing, a steward pulling Indians from the water, an Indian medical man aided, and language issues for officers. Observers fault discipline yet praise Lascar crew readiness, noting food and leadership factors amid a swift sinking and wartime service.
A Tuesday dispatch reports the Chinese Parliament has reassembled in Beijing after years of abeyance under Wu Ching Ling. Wu urged members to value integrity and fearlessly serve. The key task ahead is drafting the constitution.
Police say Teyrathiy Perit, a worker from Mibyeen, was arrested on charges related to the shooting of Mrs Frith in Melbucane. She is reported to be under medical care at the Alied Hospital with injuries described as serious.
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