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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1929
Page
1
London reports Britain remains firm under Exchequer Snowden refusing any extra concessions to Germany while global press weighs reactions. Belgian and French delegates debate payment methods as Churchill era tensions surface over reparation terms and European balance.
Paris reports mock caution about Mr Snowden with varied commentary from journals like Liberte Journal Des Debats and others. The notices mock his impertinence claim Europe may lean on Bagusa County and discuss his diplomacy conduct and abstinence amid global tensions.
The report cites Churchill in Quebec and London branches criticizing Dawes Plan follow-ups and Singapore naval base doubts. It notes Britain and empire links, with Churchill stressing Singapore base as vital, while other leaders face mixed reactions to reparations and imperial commitments. Berlin dispatches touch on German stance and carrier grants amid broader powers negotiations.
Police responded to a disturbance at a Saturday night club where armed officers confronted a half drunk assailant. In the resulting shootout, officers killed Theodore Schutte, chief of police at Elm Park, who was in civilian clothes nearby.
The piece reports on Sydney and Melbourne reactions to Lindrum and Smith. It notes Smith’s claim he would welcome Linden under English rules next season and argues Lindrum’s style versus English play. Critics from Sydney and Melbourne share varied views on the rival’s approach and potential for international matches.
In Montreal on a Saturday report Mr Winston Churchill condemns burdens on Britain from the Young Plan. He favors refining production and cheaper labor by skilled methods over slave labor, while warning about Oriental market pressures on Lancashire. He endorses Mr Snowden and Mr Snayden for opposing further fiscal unloads on Britain.
In a London Saturday blaze at St. Patrick's Convent in Hayling, Sister Celestine died after guiding eighty convalescent children to safety. Mother Superior Gilestine Harrington and others faced the flames as the dormitories burned, smoke overcame rescuers, and the convent wing was destroyed.
London reports a court martial acquitted Commander Oram of the LIZ over negligent navigation in the L12 collision off St George. Twenty six lives were lost when the ships collided on July 9 amid failed message delivery, rough weather thwarting salvage, and severe reprimands for Lieuts Keen and Gardner.
The Australian viewpoint expresses concern over Egypt's protection of foreign nationals and the risk of British troops being deployed to defend the Suez Canal. It cites Mr MS Wall and Lord Lloyd era discussions, warning that a pledge of military support to Egypt could threaten the empire if Egypt fails to safeguard nationals, imposing strategic strains on Australia and New Zealand. The piece argues for caution and independence in handling imperial commitments.
An Adelaide crowd confronts journalist Mr. Hughes over criticism of migrants aboard the Bendigo. Apologies are demanded and later read at meetings as passengers recount supportive acts by migrants ashore and at sea. J A Mobarthy plus J Schiffmen defend Bendigo migrants, praising discipline and helpfulness during the voyage through the Red Sea.
After days of slow progress in the Lancashire cotton dispute, employers and unions agree to seek arbitration at the request of the Ministry of Labour. A decision is set for August 12, with Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald seen as possibly required to secure settlement.
The Board of Film Censors banned the motion picture Martin Luther at the last moment, deeming it unsuitable for exhibition in Britain and likely to offend a large section of the public. The film, a historical treatment of the German reformer, had been shown across the Continent.
In Los Angeles on Saturday the typical Hollywood chorus appeared 19 years old and 5 ft 2 in tall with bobbed hair. More than 100 girls were examined for the recent First National studio competition in which the standard profile was outlined.
In Melbourne area roads a collision left Mrs. Gronaona and her husband injured. The car struck a milestone after skidding while avoiding another vehicle. Mrs Gronaona suffered concussion, multiple jaw fractures, and facial injuries. The husband, Mr Grondona, and a baby were also hurt. Mrs Grona was hospitalized and described as out of danger.
In Melbourne at Chatsworth Plate event, jockey King fell during the race. O'Hanlon sustained severe concussion and hemorrhage, was taken to Alfred Hospital, and died this morning from injuries.
In Sydney on Sunday three new robbery attempts are reported. A purse worth £20 was stolen from a house after intruders knocked and restrained a resident. In Belmore Park early yesterday a £75 theft occurred from a Queensland racehorse owner. A masked group confronted a man in a hotel, restrained him at gunpoint, and fled without speaking. Police are investigating.
Melbourne Sunday reports a continuing wave of holdups with five incidents described. Victims include John Brice Swanston in Binacre Road Sandringham where a verbal alarm caused the robber to flee. Benjamin Terracini robbed of £2 by two armed men. and J H Quick accosted in Clarendon Street with a revolver used to take £1 from his pocket.
London on a misty Saturday saw the Discovery depart with a small quayside crowd and relatives of two crew members cheering as the Australian flag floated astern. Captain Frank Hurley, expedition photographer, prepared to document the voyage while authorities ordered a thorough search for stowaways and anticipated a lengthy absence in the Antarctic.
A doomed Arctic expedition near Spitabursin coast ends as a bear attack leaves Captain Albertini and one crew member fatally wounded after a 400 mile march. The survivors suffered hunger and exposure while attempting to reach safety aboard the steamer Balenjere.
A motor lorry crashed in King Street Sydney injuring a man and a boy who were killed instantly. Ronald Hassow, 10, Newtown, was on the footpath when struck. Michael Sonily, 21, Peters, suffered severe injuries and died. The collision caused both victims to die at the scene.
The United Sergion and the British Institute plan a National Film Museum to centralize exhibition advice for dominion exhibitors. Storage vaults and projection rooms invite educators, scientists, and overseas visitors as a test of film history value. Secretary T A Tees notes most current files are Jeez milads productions, urging selective archival success while avoiding poor taste.
John Pesek, a Canadian wrestler with mastery of leverage and balance, defeated George Walker in Melbourne on Sunday after a hard fought bout. The match featured repeated exchanges and near falls, with Pesek gaining the decisive advantage in the later rounds.
A 57 year old man, Walter Winfred, was struck by a motor car outside Canlield Railway Station on Saturday night and died later from head injuries. The accident occurred near Melbourne on a Sunday report. Police are investigating the hit and run details.
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