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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1924

Page

1

State Parliament in Adelaide Debates Immigration and Prohibition

In Adelaide Parliament House the Assembly debated Addrega-In-Reply with references to British government offers to assist migration, the Empire Settlement Act, and a planned commonwealth state consultative migration scheme. Discussion covered constitutional implications and remarks on prohibition at a Licensed Victuallers’ dinner.

Adelaide House of Assembly Parliament House W. Hervey Amoul Anthony Domivstic Cervante Mesage Australia Hankin Gunn Commonwealth

Legislative Council Accounts on Wheat Pool Payments

In the Legislative Council, debate over the wheat pool payments to Adelaide farmers continued. Mp Hotton and Mp Jeliexations questioned the government about timelines and the realisation of all woolk payments, and the government said it could not provide information due to a gallon related issue.

Adelaitie Hotton Mt. Delisiy Mme Legislatiee Council Verndon Jeliex

District motor taxes and road funding proposal discussed

Government contemplates no amendment to permit councils to receive gas tax revenue within their districts for road construction and maintenance. Attorney General Mr Wot Hanis clarified the position, detailing current funding arrangements and constraints.

Elven Melsinke Wot Hanis

Wharfie Loyalists in Labor Preference Court Debate

Sydney reports the High Court decision last week on loyalist laborers gaining preference causing government concern. The question was referred to Attorney General and Minister for Labor Mr Ravin for a report on appealing to the Privy Council. The Premier pledged to support the men who stood in the 1947 strike, risking possible unemployment for those idle in the interim.

Sydney High Court Abel Diwiisse Ravin Minster Labor Privy Council

A Woman's Instinct in Caulfield Case

Nurse Mabel Thomas of Largs Bay, sister of Mrs Ethel Tuckerman, identifies Irene Tuckerman as the Caulfield tragedy victim. She recalls recognizing the child from a newspaper photo and asserts the murderer is a local man well known to the Tuckerman family, noting his familiarity with their household rules.

Adelaide Mabel Thomas Largs Bay Ethel Tuckerman Caulfield Melbourne Irene Neice Irene Tuckerman Tam Trace Tuckermans

Queensland a Land of Bad Roads and Prosperous Wool

Queensland has poor road conditions due to heavy rains and limited government investment. MLA Mr L F Hunkio notes the lack of roads in metropolitan areas while car owners struggle with maintenance costs. Wool growers prosper, cattle and sugar industries face stress, and landholders seek relief amid declining value and rent fees.

Adelaide LF. Hunkio Ques Adélaite Win Ovison Wiki Queensland Commonwealth Munkin Atandine

Paddon Retains World Sculling Title In Brisbane

The world sculling championship rowed in Brisbane today saw holder James Paddon face challenger W Feltos. Paddon held the lead throughout and won by six lengths, maintaining his title amid tense moments but never rattled.

Brisbane James Addon W. Feltos Paddon Furl

Melbourne Detectives Stumped in Tuckerman Case

Melbourne detectives report being baffled in the Tuckerman case as clues run dry and investigators admit few leads remain. No further details or developments were provided Tuesday.

Melbourne

Wages Across the Gulf Judgment Given in Industrial Court

The Industrial Court fixed the legal minimum wage for Whyalla at 44/8 a day and Iron Knob at 44/2 after adjournment. Judge Dr Jethro Brown noted a clash between existing high nominal wages and customary low wages, urging consistency to avoid endless litigation. The hearing debated reductions from 43/8 to 42/14 and higher minima for Tron Knob.

Broken Hill Proprietary ,C., Ltd Iron Knob Whyalla Jethro Brown Brown Costa Board of Industry

Belated rains revive drought stricken districts

After weeks of drought optimism and fear, rain arrived last Friday and continued, renewing hope for crops in Pirie foothills gardens and wider settled areas. Snaps of rain improved vegetable markets and eased fear of widespread losses as farmers report refreshed moisture and householders noting improved emblems, with 28 points of rain recorded to yesterday morning and forecast for finer weather ahead.

Pirie

Crystal Brook Rain Uplifts District Harvest Hopes

Crystal Brook correspondent reports a beneficial rainfall with 25 points registered on Friday and further showers through Monday night and today. Agriculturists express relief after years of drought, noting improved country conditions and renewed harvest prospects.

Recorder Crystal Brook At & P.m

Prince of Wales Arrives US for Private White House Visit

Reuters reports in Washington that on arrival in the United States the Prince of Wales will be greeted with a private pen by executives and will attend polo matches. The King vetoed a plan for him to come as Lord Renfrew, insisting he appear in his highest title and formally pay respects to the President.

Reuters Washington Prince of Wales New York White House George United States Lord Renfrew

Formaldehyde Use in Beef Preservatives Condemned

A London report says the Linley process should not be exempt from the general ban on formaldehyde in food. It urges rapid prohibition of treating meat with formaldehyde or any derivative, with emphasis on Australasian imports and chilled beef.

Reuters Service London Australasia

Fined for Betting In London Roundup

Nearly £ 1,000 in fines was levied on Saturday after a betting roundup in London. Ninety nine people were convicted. one fined £ 20, ten fined £ 15, and the remainder £ 10 each.

Reuters Ondon Sword

English Cricketers Weigh Hobbs Inclusion for Australia Tour

Reuters reports final talks continue on including J B Hobbs in the England squad to tour Australia this year. Hobbs previously played in 1907-08 under A O Jane and is joined in consideration by PF Warners 1911-12 and J W H T Douglas 1920-21. A Vancouver dateline notes Norman Brookes in a tennis match at Newport Rhode Island with E Russell of New York listed.

Reuters Don J. B. Hobbs Australia Obbs A.O. Jane PF. Warner Ud J. W. H. T. Douglas Reuters Berit Vancouver Norman Brookes Newport Rhode Island E. Russell New York

Danish Steamer Liam Burns Cargo Damaged at Dock

Danish steamer Liam caught fire at the Copenhagen dock. Great damage to cargo of 1,000 tons foot pulp consigned to Australia reported by Reuters.

Reuter Copenhagen Ile Liam Omire Australia

Great decline predicted by government wheat estimates

Ottawa report forecasts Canada wheat crop at 218 million bushels for the current year under Ke ulec's Service, sharply down from 474 million last year as the Government Bureau releases its production estimate.

Ulec Ottawa Government Hull

Scouts Jamboree Opens in Copenhagen Attended by 33 Nations

The International Boy Scouts Jamboree opened at Ermelund Plain in Copenhagen with Admiral Cristensen representing the King. Delegations from 33 nations attended the large event marking a major international scouts gathering.

Denmark Wopenhagen Ermelasd Plain Admiral Cristensen

No More War Optimist predicts end to Europe war

Sir Joseph Cook, Australian High Commissioner in London, told Whitefields Tabernacle that Europe was on the eve of a settlement and a better time was coming. He expressed belief there would be no war again for a long time.

London Reuter Brotherhood of Whitefields Tabernacle Joseph Cook Europe

De Valera Seeks Political Honors In Ennis Speech

De Valera re entered the political arena at Ennis on Friday urging constitutional Republicanism. The Clark County Council refused to vote him an address though they welcomed him as no guarantees were offered that he came to preach peace and unity. Heavy rain affected parts of South Australia while moving toward Victoria.

Reuter Dublin de Valera Politcal Arena Ennis Clark County Council

Weather Brief from Adelaide Rain Update

General Fall reports widespread rain across the wheat stowing regions of thin State with some pastoral areas benefiting. Recorded totals include 75 points at Yardes and 50 at Nanning up to 8.80 o clock this morning. East Western stations such as Oakden logged 22 points as of morning.

Adelaide Ario Yardes Nanning Oakden

FOOTBALL CARNIVAL PROVES WESTERN AUSTRALIA IMPERVIOUS

The Western Australia team dominated Queensland in a rain drenched clash. Campbell led goalkickers with four and Hebbard Sheedy Dolan and McDiarmid each adding four as WA posted 43 19 to 21. Queensland failed to score in the first half and could not recover. The match set a Commonwealth first class football scoring record for WA.

Hobart Western Australia Queensland Victoria South Australia Truscott Vevean Thomas Wing Sheedy Rover Duffy Boyd Fletcher Hamilton Harrold Campbell Mudie O'Callaghan Fogarty Shorrock Graig Green Gusnells Thomas Truscott Scaddan Hebbard Owens Sheedy Campbell Dolan Costers Outridge McDiarmid Leonati Becker Warburton Pie Scott Beech O'Callaghan Bock McCaul Atkinson King Eves Pender Ricrward Thompson Pedrazzini Mullins Gingell Parr Cormack Leonard Owens J

Victoria Wins Again By 80 Points In Carnival Match

Victoria defeated New South Wales by 80 points in the second game of the football carnival. Victoria lineup included backs Wilson and Thorpe, forwards Shelton and Brew among others, while South Wales fields ONeill and Hagley in key roles. Final score Victoria 14 26 to New South Wales 4 4.

Victoria New South — Wales Wilson Thorpe Elliott Chadwick O'Brien Pringle Res O'Connell Greeves Watson Cazaly Duncan Lockwam Shelton Taylor Brew Wigraft Beasy Tandy South Wales O'Neill Milton Vockler Hagley Sly

Delayed Trains at Murray Bridge Cause Frustration

Murray Bridge residents dispute Railways Department timing for the Melbourne express, saying it arrived at 1 a.m. Monday instead of 9 40 p.m. Sunday. Post office letter delivery was late and workers, including railway relief crews, missed work after the 6 45 and 7 35 trains. Other services were delayed as trains to Adelaide were chased and the 6 10 from Murray Bridge to Adelaide ran late.

Murray Bridge Melbourne Railways Department Post Office Adelaide Railway Relay Gang Chase S Lane Adelaide

Racing Disqualification Roils Sydney Racing Circles

Yesterdays disqualification in Sydney stirs heavy speculation as all horses under trainer Jones may be sent back to the Dominion. Ballymena’s futures face loss as markets react. Wellington reports a trainer shortage in Sydney while Dunham Bridge tragedy ends in the drowning of Frank Sansom while trying to save his son.

Sydney Jane Ballymena Dominion Wellington N.Z Tueasday Jones A. Knight Dunham Bridge Trent Frank Sansom Newton Effin

Paving the Way for World Peace Through Dawes Plan Evacuation

Reuter reports that The Matin confirms ministers approve M Herriot's plan to evacuate Ruhr troops once Germany begins implementing the Dawes plan. French cabinet and Belgian allies favor rapid withdrawal, with talk of reducing the two year period and preferring a political settlement with Britain over occupation. Poincare warns Germany cannot be trusted as Seelot Nollet and Clemenceau head to London for talks.

M. Herriot Nollet Germany M. .Tieinle M. Herriotehall Great Britain Ruhr Haa M. Poincare France M. Seelot General Nollét M. Clemenceau Jett Jonson London

London Conference Talks on German Evacuation and Loans

London discussions center on German military evacuation from the area, potential French German trade concessions, and an Inter Allied Commission plan. A preliminary reparations accord with Germany details Line Dunes phi measures and a $40 million loan, with arbitration of disputes per London Conference methods.

Vw Pervive London Vrance Rune Iin Hawes Germany Wieb Waroswy MarMonald Nae Herriot’ Sroposal Efor Penneelon Germnam Omer T.ondon Slvesepman M. Heenlot BARTS Repara Ide Commission

Fordsdale's Crew Among Ready Labor For Departure

Sydney Tuesday report says available labor including original crew will join as Fordsdale leaves dock tomorrow. Seamen's Union executive held talks with crew who largely refused to admit fault in delaying Sydney on her motion voyage, leaving decisions to the union. A special union meeting is set for tomorrow morning to discuss the situation.

Sydney Seamen's Union Holly

Locked Out by Australian Railways Union over Buckle dispute

The Australian Railways Union halted A. M. Buckle, state branch secretary, suspended yesterday and now voids an inquiry into certain chars. Buckley refuses to hand over keys, prompting the union to hire a locksmith to remove bolts and replace locks on union premises.

Coke strike settled at Hoskins coke works

Settlement reached on the Hoskins Wangowilli coke works strike agreement provides re employment for one driver and reference to an arbiter to decide others with both sides to wait for the decision. Work to resume as soon as possible.

Sydney Hoskins Wangowilli Coke Works Hosking

The Silent Drama Prima Donna's Ordeal

The prima donna Lina Scavizzi lost her voice during Tales of Hoffmann last night. With no understudy available she performed in dumb show while the orchestra continued the score, leaving the audience greatly disappointed.

Sydney Lina Scavizzi

Plan British Empire Games across Empire proposed

Mr B J Muldoon member of the Landollan Olympic Committee says spending large sums of money and time on the Olympic Games would yield better results and satisfaction if British Empire games were staged in various parts of the Empire open to all subjects. He notes disgraceful scenes at the Paris tournament with European boxers tactics.

Reuter Toronto B.J. Muldoon Landollan Olympic Committee France Rod Monte Empire Abortiak Durag T Pari Awasisin Vinta

Irish Boundary Talks Raise Dail Debate on Pact

London reports indicate W T Gokgrave will brief Dail Eireann on boundary negotia tions with a fateful debate expected. Labor and Independent parties are poised to oppose the agreement and call for a stay of action until the British Parliament reassembles.

WiUialler Press London Mondass W. T. Gokgrave Dail Eireann Labor Ant

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