12 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1922
Page
1
Paris dispatch reports Britain's Cabinet endorses Poincare free hand on specifics and supports delegation stance at preparations conference. Lloyd George meets Belgian and Italian ministers. Ministers linger in London after late talks.
The report describes an English team facing a loss with players such as Durkin and Lek taking many runs. Wickets and totals are noted, with references to several bowlers and emerging talent. The piece mentions market themes and future fixtures, highlighting performances and upcoming events.
A chaotic international chess report notes a lapse in coverage and unclear moves as players such as Pires and Melvin appear amid garbled text. Officials investigate a communication error during the match sequence and plan corrective steps.
A federation meeting discussed weekly wages with employees asking for seven pounds per week. The group aims for an experienced tutor to join and address pay, with several classes and a planned discussion on wages in the near term.
France and Australia led by Gobert and Cochet faced Australian pair O Hara Wood and Patterson in a tense Davis Cup semi and doubles setup. Patterson edged Gobert in the first semi while Gobert was forced out by a thumb injury after a fast start.
Rebels fire from riverbanks and bomb bridges around Cork and Queenstown. Reports say Government House and other public buildings are in flames as evacuations begin in Gork and nearby Liverpool area towns.
London reports that Admiral Beatty s Jutland flagship the Lion and the Princesa Royal have been sold for scrapping. A Friday bulletin notes Lord Northcliffe s condition remains grave. In San Francisco Bill Hart announces Winnie Westover left him after last year s marriage.
London report notes Lycett advances to the Suffolk championship where he wins the singles final. He also secures a doubles result with a partner, though the details are unclear from the fragment.
A judge condemned parole and probation laws as ineffective and weakened by a chaotic crime wave. The piece cites rising murders burglaries and robberies while noting failures of enforcement and the need for stronger measures.
Fragmentary notice from B H P Company referencing maritime or manufacturing matters in Linutad Wisconsin. Text mentions fallow and payment terms and interest, with references to a plant, works, and a sale or extension of credit.
A garbled summary notes a local San Francisco mail issue causing public debate. The piece hints at a company and a continued plan over several days but lacks clear details or names.
London reports fierce fighting as irregulars attack Cork and Youghal while Free State forces defend rail and police posts. Rebels seize station at Bessbrook and attempt landings, with Hooker and Gork expected to shift, amid disrupted cable links and slow news transmission.
Fragmented wires describe bootleggers with 2000 gallons of alcohol via drains at a medical college and a Raleigh cruiser incident near Southampton. The report also notes political shifts in Manitoba and a farewell audience in Rome, with scattered references to New Zealand and London shipping.
Genera Antill faced cross examination in the Bickford divorce case in Adelaide. Testimony covered past marriage details, social visits, and alleged relations with Mrs Bickford, including parties and hotel encounters. The witness denied accusations of improper conduct and noted limited contact with Bickford’s wife, with the case adjourned.
The British Empire completes ratification of a Washington treaty with the Dominion Parliaments approving the accord. A diplomatic copy is sent to Washington for exchange with the United States to finalize ratification in the capital. In other reports, Romanian villagers report wartime movements and a long Carpathian crossing involving notable figures as a major military push unfolds.
Fragmentary OCR describes a fire or explosion affecting newspaper offices and mentions names and places in a distorted fashion. The text references Roxon and Cork with uncertain entities and phrases about resistance and a blast, but few verifiable facts remain readable.
Unclear text appears to reference seeking cork and supply issues. The article fragment mentions Tunisia, Sonny, Vik Toecautiers, and an 812,000 figure. No coherent events or actions can be confirmed from the readable material.
Fire swept a drapery establishment in Fork ita Valley last night causing damage estimated in the thousands of pounds. Police and fire brigades responded, with investigations into the cause underway.
London report details a Berlin to Moscow aeroplane trial covering 1200 miles in 670 minutes. The solo flight demonstrates endurance and distance capability for early air routes.
Fragmentary wartime note describes the German vessel Cinar planning to depart for Australia from Sydney and Helsingfors as the war begins, with reference to August 1944 and German shipments.
A wagon near Maubeuge exploded today killing five men who were in the wagon bars. Their identities were not immediately established as central records could not confirm who the deceased were. Reuter reports from Lille describe the blast and the tragic loss.
Vigorous efforts in Great Britain over the past years aim to establish glass making forms once done abroad. A new large factory for laboratory and chemical glassware is now completed with top scientific support. A founder of the British Society of Glass Technology collaborates on the project as the society drives research in glass manufacture.
It is proposed to erect a large cotton spinning factory at Waterloo Sydney. The plant will provide employment on the land to at least 1000 persons.
A fragment from a local newspaper mentions a cable news voice appearing in the paper. The unreadable OCR leaves only a hint of a brief media item.
Melbourne dispatch reports the Federal Senate ad journed until Wednesday without business. In the House Mr Charlton pressed his censure motion against the Government over sugar information the Government allegedly withheld for two years. Debates covered sugar pricing and imports with estimates of October losses around £39,435.
In Melbourne on Friday Hughes announced that Lt Page's motion would be considered in the House of Representatives as soon as possible. He stressed that supply and the Budget must take precedence. The Government would seek Supply on Wednesday and the Budget speech on Thursday if feasible.
Carmel Myers headlines a film program headlined by Cheated Love showing tonight at the See AustrAL and Alhambila venue. The program lists Carmel Myers in the leading role with the screening described as a popular attraction for local patrons.
Pirie Council hosts the West End Cup race from Memorial Park to Jam Tin Park. Mayor edges Hawker sprinter Billy Roo despite obstacles and a broken leg injury to a greyhound, sparking calls for fairer conditions and a rematch under proper rules.
The Government has decided to abolish the State trawlers. Last year the trawler loss was 33,000 and the fleet will be wound up by June. The seven trawlers will be sold as a going concern, with the landing rights intact.
Carmel Myers also stars in Cheated Love as the tin-top program screens at ALHAMBRA tonight with Constance Talmadge in Pull the Pollies.
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