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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1923

Page

1

Shunting Accident at Military Funeral Disturbs Town

Peterbukuruoh the railway stunter died from injuries after being struck by an engine early Wednesday morning. The military funeral featured soldiers as pallbearers in uniform, with Anglican rites conducted by Rev. Arnold. Devos was 27 years old.

Peterbukuouh Thursdy Albert Vicarge Lini Uihsay Umiforn Maseliod du Fiearse Arnold Devos

Industrial progress report reports revival of Misun funds

Fragmentary article notes financial movements and union effects with figures around £346,000 and various references to workers, universities, and Scottish dockers. The readable text is garbled but centers on investment, wages, and renewal of a local industry.

Aeuer Servier Lundon Tiipaul Antares Gamares Linary Rune Anit Norili Eet Timmen Hirsenina Uiniversiilylu Misun

Albert Wragge Faces Serious Charge At Trial

Albert Wragge, described as a pale man, stood before Magistrates as the police court heard he was charged with a serious offence. The case notes details of the alleged act on Hospital grounds and the defendant faced possible imprisonment for six months or a fine with default imprisonment.

Perpetual leases debated in State Parliament

In the House of Assembly Mr Gi Laffer criticizes opposition claims about Mr Hiewzoten speech. He defends government wisdom, argues perpetual leases aid outsiders, oppose their detriments, and notes plans to possibly institute a system requiring Crown Lands consent before land transfers to curb re-pur chase by large landowners.

Avelaide Gi Laffer Grown Ands Hiewzoten Commissioner of Crown Lands House of Assembly

Davis Cup Tennis Report From Waitea Meet

In a Wednesday Davis Cup singles program Waitea saw mixed results as top players faced each other. The day featured several key matches with emerging contenders earning wins and others facing early exits in a tightly contested set of ties.

Amusements at the Altwmbra Theatre and Joyous Dilemmas

At the Altwmbra Theatre Mae Starsh'ig performs Pay We Meet Again a tale of jealous husbands and a bad girl aided by a crook and an aris vera. The other feature Hush Money stars Alice Brady as a billionaire facing money’s limits and crime.

Miho Audral Theatre Brad Daylight Aris Vera Joss Arisgierdt Ystar Hush Money Alice Brady Doug Live Mafia

Sentimental Bloke to Play at Town Hall Tomorrow

After a record tour of Australian states and New Zealand the stage version of The Sentimental Bloke, Dennis Australian classic, will be produced at the Town Hall tomorrow under E. J. and Dan Carroll. The cast includes Warner Cornock and Miss Ellen Alexander as Loreen, with Ginger Mick in the popular care. Prices are affordable.

Anl News Zeland C.J. Dennis Town Hall E. J Dan Carroll Buley Thraunt King's ‘Theatre Melbourne Dennis Warner Cornock Tal Order Ginger Mick Mise Ellen Alexander Loreen Luke Raely

Attempted Hanging in Melbourne Residence

Willem Jeynolde fifty refused to collings woot hanged himself in an outhouse at his home Plainclathes Con stable MaPherson cut him down quickly and he was conveyed to Melbourne Hospital where prompt action is expected to aid recovery.

Melbourne Willem Jeynolde Collingwoot MaPherson Qhickly Ang Melbourne Hospital Ral Nish

Parliament debate on public health dominates budget session

In a House of Representatives session in Melbourne the government debated public health priority amid talk of a state market plan and licensing fees. MPs cited tuberculosis, cancer, and venereal disease affecting thousands annually, while immigration policy drew criticism over rural suitability and financial methods.

Blakeley Hem Mill West

Senate notices and railway finish prompt reforms

Senator Elliott gave notice of parliamentary matters and transport improvements. Discussions referenced a Canberra to Yass railway completion and new accommodations for members. Senator Grany announced a tour of private matters and a Mayo enterprise. Elling urged a conference with Monash and Min Laperal. remarks praised a prominent leader.

Elliott Canberra Yass Manberra Grany Tori Toovine Hellator Elling Dulin Monash

Fraudulent Ad Plaine Trial Claims Ease in Getting Rich

A report describes a con involving a suave man who targets housekeepers in Melbourne. He advertises easy wealth, persuades a resident to part with five shillings, then disappears. Several victims later see him again in Melbourne circles but he vanishes after extracting payments. The matter centers on Lath and alleged racehorses.

An Ibn Park Baird Este Melbourne WNL John

Australia’s New Commonwealth Loan Examined in Parliament

The document argues for renewed public support of a Commonwealth loan to fund postwar needs, noting heavy Britain taxation and potential bank backing. It urges bondholders to use a conversion option to shift holdings, and links loan timing to the Pan Pacific Science Congress in Sydney. It stresses national resourcefulness and timely financing.

Australia Great Britain Joan Sam Palo Pan-Pacific Science Congress Syddney

Coogee Mystery Charge Obstructing Justice

Alfred Ernest Heaydon faced Central Police Court on a charge of hindering the course of justice by aiding the escape of Mary Taylor or Hughes in the Coogee tragedy. The case ties to alleged illegal surgery at Newstead Flats last September or October. Heaydon admitted writing to his wife’s carer about her death and accompanying her. bail set at £60.

Sydney Central Police Court Alfred Ernest Heaydon Mary Taylor Hughes Coogee Heaydon Newstead Flats Googee

Broken Hill Proprietary year shows £106,086 loss after depreciation

The secretary reports a £106,086 loss for the year ended May 34, after £155,304 depreciation and £131,227 debenture interest. Previous year profit £108,300 after £134,443 depreciation and £134,143 interest. Newcastle steel works suspended amid high production costs. reopened after closure. Tailings treatment remains main revenue source at the Barrier.

Broken Jnl Proprietary Co. Litt M. Mitchell Tondo Uet Eustainea Imad Newcastle Broken Hill

Pirie News Notes and Retirements From Tasmania to Thanks

Phe Mayors confinement noted as Pirie visitors arrive and depart. Visitors include Mr B C Peires of Pepsodent Sydney and Mr A Cass of Whyalla. Essington Lewis and EB Horwood tour company properties Gulfward. Wheat hybridizer Richard Marshall, famed for Marshalls No 3, dies aged 85. Y M C A official Frank Trainor tours state towns. Peter Reidy nominated for SA Farmers Co operative Union board. long career in Parliament noted. H J Dowden retires as Deputy Postmaster General Tasmania after 50 years service since 1874. D Emden lauded for loyal service. Freemason grandmaster of Tasmania.

Richard Marshall Australie Commonwealth Peter Ryeidy S.A. Farmers Cooperative Union South East Railways Jro H. J. Dowden Tasmania Enstand Brindist Southampton D'Emcen Oxenham Melbourne D'Emden

Charge of Larceny Involving Orphan Youth

A youth appeared at the Children's Court Mount Gambier on Monday facing larceny charges. The boy, an orphan, lived with Mr and Mrs J Kenly at Mt Sujumak Heewas. a pony, a haversack with brandy, over four pounds in cash and stirrup feathers were stolen during a Sunday visit. Police arrested him that night at a boarding house. he recovered the missing items, horse released near five miles from town, and he planned to travel to Victoria on holiday. He was sentenced to the reformatory for one month.

Noy Mountmilter Vietoria Mayiday Reformatory

Rough voyage of Victor Harbour crew in peril on sea

Survivors from a shims cutter describe a harsh voyage after a collision near Encounter Bay. The crew faced a gale that drove them toward Backstairs Passage and Kinifd Head, with waves washing over the deck and the dinghy dashed. The helmsman held steady as fear grew, citing the worst storm yet and long, exhausting conditions at sea.

Victor Harrur Mensis K. Rumbelow Watson J. Thessenger Victor Worbor Mr. Rumbelow Backstairs Passage Wwe Nowra

Presbyterian Church Fair Opens With Notable Mayoress Tribute

The Presbyterian Church held a two session fair on Wednesday with stalls arranged by ladies and a musical program. Mayoress Mrs FitzGerald opened the event, praised the promoters, and a Sunday school scholar presented violets in church colors. Stalls managed by local ladies offered various goods and afternoon tea.

Thy Presbyterian Church Il Fitzgerall Presbyterian Cburch Misses Pitthouse Mewen Mesdames S. Symonds Ide Woolfit Sna Cavenett Stewart C. Bottrall Mr Holly Mesdames McIntyre Key Parham Sadie Bottrall Mesdames McClure Duncan Miss Wright E. Wellington V. Symonas B. Smith Roy Pine Mavis Bottrall Williams

Manor assault on constable shocks Melbourke crowd

In Melbourke on Thursday a man attacked a constable, biting his leg during a drunken disturbance. John Lewis and Lillian Cikimung were arrested nearby on related drunken disorder charges in Victoria Street, Matone. Senior Constable Elliott led the case as officers restrained the scene.

Gloaming Breaks Course Record At Vietatia Park

Gloaming used the course this morning at Vietatia Park after a nine furlong jog. The horse jumped off the post, led early, and finished the distance in ST seconds amid a slow early pace from Lasceling who started ten months behind. Lasvelles clocked a half mile in 34k seconds.

Sydney Thuresday Vietatia Park Lasceling Lever Lasvelles

Appeal for Help for Mrs Green Widow of Seven

An appeal opened for Mrs Green left widow with seven children. Donations large or small are welcomed via the office and will be acknowledged in The Recorder. A list of subscriptions shows amounts from various donors, including Thos Bowden and others, totaling a contribution to support the family.

Green Recorder Bowden Pirie South Goo

Floods hit multiple districts in northern India

Heavy floods sweep Hamirpur Jalaon Bunda Etawah Gonda Bett ares and Balia districts. Many villages submerged and residents left homeless. Relief efforts underway as agencies report rising water levels and displaced families across the region.

Gawnpore Hamirpur Jalaon Bunda Etawah Gonda Bettares Balia

Telephone traffic surge prompts Adelaide Melbourne upgrade

Deputy Postmaster General Mr Kitto said the Adelaide Melbourne telephonic link was overloaded. He noted the traffic was so heavy that the current line could not meet demand and that additions to the wire had been recognized as necessary and would be considered promptly.

Adelaide Mr. Kitto Melbourne

Man found dead in Toorak bathroom after throat cut

A woman urged Constable Makepace in Noss Street Toorak to respond. In a bathroom at No 42 a 66 year old man John Predetick Martin cut his throat with a razor and died at Helfrd Hospital tonight.

Melbourne Makepace Noss Street Toorak No. 42 Ohn Tick Martin Ian Hielfred Hospital

Wallace Reid Found in Gaol Rumor Resounds

The item notes Wallace Reid allegedly held in gaol amid confusion. Lim comments on a planned appearance “Thirty aye?” at Nsknid tonight, signaling uncertain timing and location for a public viewing or statement.

Wallace Reid Mie Nsknid

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