13 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1928
Page
1
Tokyo reports say Japan and China face ongoing arbitration demands while Washington pursues a Washington-led treaty renewal. Tokyo's stance hints at retaining a free hand in Manchuria, warning that any settlement could redefine Sino Western relations and affect regional stability.
Radio report from London says the liner Otranto en route to Norway on a pleasure cruise collided with the Kitama Maru. Otranto returns to Grimsby with lights burning and no list. Kitama Maru sustains serious damage and heads to the Humber. Grimsby tugs assist. doctors not needed.
The Pan Pacific women’s conference opened in Honolulu with Governor Farrington presiding. More than 100 delegates from eight countries attended, including Australia led by Mrs M M Jackhelth and Miss Eleanor Hinder. The program secretary was Miss Eleanor Hinder, with vice-chairman A V Roberts. The event features roundtables and general meetings on health education gender in government and professional life.
West Indies bowled out for 88 as England reach 155 for one at Monte S net. Yorkshire hammer 300 plus, Sussex post 403 led by N Parks 184 and Gilligan 104, Derbyshire 322 with Storer 69, Worcestershire 440 with Jupp 4 for and Thomas 4 for 54. Other results include Leicestershire 48 for no wickets and Somerset 95 by Judd 6 for 69.
Overseas athletics at Stamford Bridge sees America defeat Empire by narrow margins in 400 yard relay and mile relays. Canada, Australia, Britain, and New Zealand athletes figure in multiple events. highlights include British records in pole vault and high jump and a strong American performance across sprints and relays. Spectators count an attendance over 41,000.
A San Francisco telegram from Charles Warner hinted at a possible fatherly link to James Warner, who last learned of a father decades ago. Warner rushed to Oregon and found the parent who had left him and siblings 30 years prior, as the story notes a wartime era context with mentions of a squadron leader and president.
Scores from the German national tournament in Hamburg are listed for the men's event. The fragment notes touch in semi finals and mentions a player named Mol with an undefined score.
The Southern Cross departed Melbourne Saturday at noon and flew via Adelaide passing at 5.5 pm, reaching Perth the next morning about three hours earlier than expected. Captain Kingsford and crew reported a smooth flight aboard the Southern Cross.
Spectators joined in as police clashed with players after a St George versus Balmain first grade rugby match. In the melee several minutes in, two players were hospitalised, George Carstairs of St George with neck injuries and A Russell of Balmain with leg and facial injuries. A thousand spectators charged the ground seeking Russell.
Prince George boarded the liner Empress of Australia at Portsmouth undetected to take a 40 appointment in Quebec as a French interpreter for an American station. Officials confronted the master at the gangway as a police inquiry followed the missing prince. Mixed doubles and singles results from a tennis event were listed, including matches involving Misa Akhurst, Miss Boyd, and others.
Australasian All Blacks beat Saturnas 4 9 at halftime as they faced Eastern Pro Vince team in Johannesburg. The score stood 9 all at the break with a tense early contest and both sides pressing for dominance.
Saturday reports from Amsterdam trace a tight finish in the Women's 100 metre backstroke with Miss Stockley of New Zealand and Miss Bray of Britain among the leaders. The 100 metre freestyle final lists Barany of Hungary leading with 38.5 seconds, Takamori of Japan close behind, and Kojak of America among top contenders.
Amsterdam report Morgan of New Zealand welterweight defeats Lan Idint of Argentina on points in a notable boxing bout. The result leaves Morgan as the sole Bauptre representative still active today.
In Philadelphia on a Saturday the victory of R. Peeree over Myers in the Amsterdam regatta carried the Philadelphia Gold Challenge Cup, emblematic of the amateur sculpting championship of the world. The trophy can be challenged for in nix months' notice.
His Excellency accompanied by Lady More-Ruthven arrived from Whyalla to Pirie aboard the Euro yesterday morning after a 160 day stay as guest of the Board Company.
An eyewitness account describes Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven and Lady Hore-Ruthven visiting Port Pirie A.D.C. Capt Verney accompanies them as the governor greets locals and shares friendly moments with water carriers and a family with a baby in a Ro cart The piece praises his approachable manner and predicts a popular tenure in the region.
Presidential hopeful Herbert Hoover spoke in Piolto on Saturday outlining a platform focused on strict enforcement of the prohibition amendment, opposing any repeal or enforcement modification. He framed a civic duty to uphold laws, urged tariff protection and federal aid to farmers, and backed religious tolerance and a strong navy amid a foreign policy leaning toward aiding France and disarmament. White House considerations include balancing enforcement with economic relief and national defense.
Bullet Myers defeated Professor Higami by one all to none in a Sunday boxing bout in Sydney.
Circular to county clubs urges consideration of actions to curb over preparation of pitches and alter leg before wicket rule to reduce heavy scoring. Lyttleton inspired proposals call for pitch grass adjustments and stricter lbw interpretations amid debate on 1929 county championship suitability. Strong figures like Lord Hawke and players including Hobbs Hendren Ayf hailed caution, with mixed views on widening the wicket and impact on club cricket.
Fred Barrett of Nottinghamshire praises Staples as capable of two hour spells and accurate length. He predicts Australia will face a strong England batting lineup with Larwood and Tate regarded as fast bowlers ready to challenge Australian wickets amid past tour tensions.
KEW YORK Saturday retired heavyweight champion Gene Tunney vacationing in Bristol Maine dodges press questions about a rumored engagement to Mary Josephine Linder widow of Mulliarél Uangtre. Tunney says a private life is best and dislikes publicity even as reporters pursue a story.
At Olympiad Arena in a disorderly program, Morgan defeats Landini after a hard fought bout. Officials face protests over several controversial decisions as Argentinian Peralta and Dutch Hollanders clash with spectators. Toscani’s verdict sparks uproar and Hermanek’s protests continue.
Melbourne dispatch reports Prime Minister Bruce speaking at Wesley Church on Sunday about a peaceful industrial order. He stressed economic research as a non partisan foundation, argued against a single party's control, and urged cooperation between Commonwealth and states on industrial matters. The reference hints at arbitration considerations.
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