05 Aug 1924
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1924
Page
1
A fragmented report from Melbotime details a crime wave at AVIS Street and nearby areas. The account mentions a suspect tied to a street robbery, with items such as coins and documents reportedly taken. Police signals were sent to district authorities as investigators pursue leads.
Adelaide Monday reports on government speech by Mr Whithead and seven speakers addressing issues from calcium to finance. The discussion covers possible extension of income tax and budget measures, with concerns voiced about treasuries, education, and public works. The session features question time and replies from ministers in a debate about policy and administration.
A civil court judgment was delivered in Adelaide concerning the Ellis Will case. The report notes a large sum involved and mentions named parties and the executor amid references to mortgage and estate details. The proceeding date and specifics are obscured by OCR artifacts.
Abs Hardy celebrated a virtual evening at his home near Korcheerer with songs and selections. The program included the anthem Suede a Spirit and featured Hardy’s guitar to accompany the performance during the event in the evening.
Paris reports quote M Herriot saying the Allied Conference achieved success largely due to Ramsay MacDonald. He asserts the future will reveal decisions benefit not only Great Britain but advance peace. He notes complete cordiality and belief that peace is now possible, urging Germany to act to end the European crisis.
Cape Town interview reveals Smuts hesitant about Germany accepting the settlement. Britain’s choice to delay may trigger global repercussions while South Africa faces shifts in labor and industry. A reparation solution could restore world confidence and affect currency standards and trade dynamics.
A worker in Fremantle suffered severe burns after contact with high voltage while repairing a live wire yesterday morning. He was cut from the scene and rushed to hospital in critical condition, with doctors reporting his condition improving rapidly and out of danger.
Atlantic City reports the American Federation of Labor published a document endorsing the Cleveland Conference for progressive political action. It denounces both Republicans and Democrats as morally bankrupt and manipulated by machine politicians.
London Monday editor John ML Keynes of the Economic Journal spoke at the Lite Owl Summer School on foreign investments. He argued home enterprises should not be starved and criticized diversions of funds into Consols and overseas holdings. He cited Trustee activity between CHU HOON and £70,000,000 and urged repeal of tension acts and the abolition of overseas investment restraints to boost local hardware works and development.
A new Turkish cabinet has been formed after the previous one resigned. Yorsin Pasha Al Hasaimi, a former army officer, is appointed premier. The move is aimed at stabilising the party and consolidating control.
Mrs. Rosalie Evans widow of a former Bank of London president in Mexico was shot near Texmelucan, Puebla, Saturday. Her German manager John Strauss wounded. attackers believed Agrarians amid anti foreign agitation. A payroll of 2400 pesos was stolen. Evans had fought seizures of her estate with British envoy Mr. Cummings. The dispute with Mexican authorities led to a government withdrawal demand.
The American Party fliers on the final stage of their round the world attempt, led by Wade, descended 115 miles off the Orkney Islands on the way to Iceland. Lieut Smith reached Hora Fjord while Wade, in the sea, was towed to safety by a trawler. The team chose a northern route via Iceland Greenland Labrador rather than a direct Atlantic crossing.
In the European Final of the Davis Cup a France Slovakia match sees tense play and notable moments. The French team clinches a lead as the Slovaks face strong defense and late pressure.
A Shanghai message reports a dyke burst near Yangliaching flooding to the south of the Grand Canal. Tientsin weir drops about a foot. expected to fall for four days as rain continues. Water may overflow Grand Canal dykes and reach the sea. About 2.25 inches of rain fell this morning.
Arne Bang broke a world mark with a 1000 meter swim as Heuter’s serve VOPRNHAGEN Maries Arne Bang set a new record, achieving a prime time 20 al in the event.
Australian golfer Hagen teams with Kirkwood in a New York competition as they test Grandy and Rowing two rounds and seek a strong finish.
The new fig court at St Anthony's school, Port Pirie, was opened by Bishop Killian assisted by Rev Father Prendergast. The facility, decorated for the occasion, will be managed by the sister in charge and used by school children and the tennis club. The Bishop praised the workers and hoped for more courts, while the first match paired the Bishop and Prendergast against O Rourke and Miss Goold. Children sang Let Erin Remember.
The article surveys outdated healing notions from royal bloodletting to touches of the King for scrofula, and charms, potions, and quirky cures from snail broth to lily of the valley in a bottle. It notes how such ideas persisted in past generations alongside literary references.
A Dutch businessman arriving in Port Adelaide after six months in Italy extols Mussolini and Italy as the busiest European country with near full employment. He credits Mussolini for national prosperity, notes widespread factory activity, government subsidies, and affordable goods, contrasting with economic depression in Holland and Britain.
A Uird ulass passenger named K Wild aboard the Interstate steamship Himboola disappeared overboard in the Bight eastward bound. The loss occurred around 12.20 on Sunday. he was last seen after leaving Fremantle Friday en route to Adelaide. Police notified. disembarkation port unknown.
Residents report stray dogs roaming near Seacliff Railway Station causing fear and theft. Dogs, described as greyhounds, patrol at night jumping fences and targeting women’s possessions. One resident notes dangerous habits and repeated prowling of private properties, urging vigilance.
The Jamestown enclosure reveals the draw for the Mid-Northern Plumpton meet on Friday August 8 featuring Radio v Tony Bellow, Lass, Maggie Max, and others including Waywell v Hilda Macree, Excel sior and Utopian vy Wolseley. The lineup lists numerous dogs such as Redray Jack, Lele Mem, British Yel, Lady Mati, Gheria Hihaw, Demi Cleary, and many more in the all aged stakes and related races.
A cow charged and injured George Wilton as he walked to school in Ippleton Devo. The animal struck and tossed him, was beaten off, but not before the boy suffered serious head and body injuries.
Federal Executive of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association in Melbourne adopts a resolution backing the general secretary's submission to the Arbitration Court. The body states no part of the submission is open to the Deputy President's interpretation and refuses to withdraw any portion.
Mrs. Sverre Berg, Swedish Consul’s wife guest near Richmond Road, reported a single would be robber attempt as she walked home Saturday night. The assailant, described as dark, thin, of medium height wearing a military overcoat and peaked cap, fled after auft. Constable Korner pursued and briefly detained a suspect, but the man escaped as the officer tripped. Police issued a citywide lookout, urging witnesses to come forward.
Sydney leaders and nearly 1000 attendees including MPs and Pref erence to Australian Goods League members urged the government to build cruisers in Australia. A motion called for broad public support from shires and municipalities to back the movement.
In Sydney on Monday details emerge about a decomposed body found at a waterhole near Cessnock believed to be Murphy. Evidence includes dragged clothing, a belt at the bank, a blood pool, a hammer at the scene, and two blows to the head and neck.
A fire in a Lew Murwillimbah cottage at 3 am left a charred body believed to be Timothy O'Rourke. The man’s wife and three children reportedly were absent in Brisbane. Police and fire crews are investigating the blaze and noting the husband was in the home during the incident.
A bold robbery at Roseville last night targeted the residence of Mr H P Goodall. While Mrs Goodall and two sons stood on the back verandah a bar knocked in the front door glass, allowing the thief to ascend and steal diamond jewellery valued at about £500 from a wardrobe.
An attempted safe blow at the Commonssealth Bank branch on George Street West Sydney failed as the door held. Robbers left behind a large sum of money. The steamer Milluna grounded at Port Kembla Saturday and refloated, docked in Sydney Harbor for examination. Private George Price 24 of the 2nd Monmouthshire Territorial Regiment died after being shot in a musketry drill at Usk Armoury when a live cartridge mixed with blanks.
At about 3 o'clock this afternoon Adelaide police arrested a man named James Henry Langston who is alleged to have held up a lady at Westbourne Park on Saturday night. He confronted the constable with a revolver and escaped after a struggle, then fled. Langston has served 16 years as night watchman at a city warehouse and will be brought before the Police Court tomorrow.
London memorial pages mark ten years of war with reminiscences and tributes to soldiers, the Army and Navy leaders. The coverage honors the service ofBritain's armed forces and the dominions for their wartime sacrifices.
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