20 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1923
Page
1
The government signed an agreement to transfer Port Pile gantries to coal users via the port. A small cooperative company will run the entries. Sir Jean Bie, Minister of Marine, said papers would be placed before the Legislative Council at the next sitting with full explanations, though details could not be given yet.
A Gladstone War Management Committee meeting was held with good attendance led by chairman Mr A C Waren Dresk. The group granted use of the hall for community events and discussed fire protection, funding by ladies of the branch, officer duties, and future engagements.
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Mr. Charles Irwin, a leading South Australian sportsman and racehorse breeder, died on Saturday morning. He owned many horses including Wind and Rain Midnight Mall and Dolorosa, but saw limited success with Powder and Paties. Socrates showed an unlucky run though placed second in both the Adelaide Cup and Port Cup. Irwin faced many disappointments with equine ventures yet remained quiet and hopeful, known for his unobtrusive character.
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The annual Northern District Baptist Association meeting was held in Peterborough on August 14 16 under Rev A Taibot’s presidency. The report to July 4 4020 highlighted growth, financials, and missionary work with totals showing increased funds for home and foreign missions, college endowments, and church memberships across North South regions.
Tonight audiences are treated to The Christian a Goldwyn production supervised by the author Sir Halt Caine in Trafalgar Square London slums and the tale of John Sturm who renounces love to live as a Christian Socialist. Glory Quayle and a London mission frame the drama with religious fervor and tragedy.
United Service reports the Australian tennis team Hawkes and Anderson defeated Lacoste and Brugnon in five sets to secure the zone final, with Anderson also beating Lacoste and Hawkes defeating Brugnon in singles. The win puts Australia ahead in the Davis Cup challenge toward the Americans.
At Pirie High School under Headmaster Mr J Qiua MA, about 200 pupils crowd the current accommodation. The school seeks three extra classrooms and a science room, with ongoing internal and external renovations planned if funding allows. The High School Council, chaired by Mr W H Campbell with secretary Mr H Jackson, has aided improvements including new specimen materials from FLELAS and castings from J ant i Forgan.
Sunday carnival near Brisbane featured a 26 mile race won by T Wallace with a second place, amid interference and a fracas. The event was followed by church notes showing six Sunday Schools growing or steady, with Cannonie Belt Jamestown and Black Rock among centers. Baptisms rose to 19 this year from 42 last year, with 49 offerings and 18 unwise acts recorded, highlighting renewal challenges and evangelism efforts across churches.
The remaining singles matchups between France and Australia ended with Anderson defeating Hirsch 6 0 in the second set while Lacoste toppled Melanes 6 2 6 2. Lacoste played confidently against Molnes who stood in for Hawkes due to blistered feet.
In Vancouver on Saturday the United States championship neared its close. British team beat others in Women s Troubles. Mrs Covell and Miss McKane defeated Tealing Miss Goss and Mrs Wightman 2 6 2 4. In singles semi finals Mrs Mallory beat Mrs Clayton 6 4 6 ? Wills meets Mallory in final. Wills, a seven year old schoolgirl from California, defeats Mallory to win the National Singles Championship 6 2.
The Interstate Tennis Championships concluded with Mrs Molesworth defending her title in the Eagles' Singles by defeating Miss Boyd 6-1 6-1. In the Ladies' Doubles, Miss Lancs and Miss Boyd defeated Mrs Molesworth and Mrs Tamer 6-4 6-4.
Melbourne Sunday at the Stadium Gate Butcher knocked out Indian boxer Kid De Silva in the seventh round after a back and forth bout. De Silva's footwork and exchanges kept him competitive through rounds three and four, both men bleeding as Butcher’s power landed late. De Silva fell again after rapid exchanges and failed to rise.
A boxing event near Downey ended in chaos as a participant collapsed and was rushed to hospital. Warnings to stop the bout were reportedly ignored as doctors treated serious injuries ringside. The incident disrupted activities and prompted medical attention for the involved fighter.
At the stadium in Sydney last night Barney Reubens bantam champion of the South was easily beaten by a foe who captured George Jennies plate. Reubens won three times in the third round and the referee stopped the bout in the fourth.
Two boxing matches at the stadium featured eight rounds with Jimmy Stawson of Brisbane defeating Bobby Last of Newcastle while Kiddie Watson from Newcastle beat Billy Yaled. Both winners gained a 20 pound weight advantage by fight end.
A fire tore through a building on George Street near Hunter and Martin places in Sydney early this morning. Fire brigades fought the blaze across three floors, with photographers and staff from Foccuing and Chapman and Company—importers—present. The flames severely damaged the premises and spread through the structure despite a tough battle by crews.
Athletes in Sydney report Balley of South Sydney claiming victory in the five mile cross country, setting a state best with 27 minutes 20 seconds. The news mentions New Zealand competitors and details of school staff comments on training and discipline.
A revised release notes Sir Hall Gulne and the author’s hands on role with Rishena Denderen Bughes Phyilis Haver and Sahin. The work emphasizes their collaboration in a landmark literary project.
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