26 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1922
Page
1
Readable fragments show mourning crowds at a scene involving a slain leader named Collins. Witnesses recall the moment he was shot by a revolver while others describe rapt, tense reactions and a painterly tribute as the life ended minutes after being struck.
An editorial blasts Collins supporters as butchered by an irreconcilable minority. It says Me Valeet followers have created a tyrannical rule in Treland, cloaked as patriotism, while labeling opponents as opportunistic. The piece critiques Valet and Lowirle factions amid labor union tensions in America.
A fragmented account describes a chaotic incident involving aviators and crowds. Reports mention injuries, a hospital, and a mob at a street scene with unclear details and multiple names or terms garbled by OCR.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention tropical issues and names like Fergal and Marit with unclear context. The text references logistics, endings, and various scattered terms, lacking coherent events or entities to form a clear report.
A fragmented report covers a Bigford divorce trial intertwined with a fishing fleet disaster at Adelaide. Jurors weigh testimonies amid claims of misconduct, financial stakes, and damages while the tug Uruilda's collision hurt two boats near Queen's Wharf.
Reuters reports Germany and Allied debt authorities have agreed on a clearing-house settlement. France has suspended its project amid the talks. Reparations retaliation has ended, with the plan to be referred to the Reparations Commission for approval.
France doubts progress in Berlin negotiations as Anglo-French stalemate and Germanys failure to supply a satisfactory pledge place premier Puincare in a delicate position. Public support backs him despite pessimism about the outcome.
Berlin reports a volatile money market with marked shudders as foreign holders dump marks and dollars while authorities struggle to reassure. Analysts cite loss of confidence, news gaps on government actions, and panic buying/selling dynamics driving steep currency swings and rising prices.
The report notes continued proceedings against a suspect in a labor related extremism case. Authorities allege violation of Michigan radicalism laws and plan further action as of the specified dates.
Fire at Calais dock area damages a reportedly valuable estate as strong winds spread embers. Fire brigades from Calais and nearby towns work to control the blaze amid ongoing efforts to battle the flames.
Federal Parliament in Melbourne and Sydney exchanges crossfire over precedence of government business, pair requests, and a call to re hear the Shearers' award case. Debates touch pensions, post office finances, and plans for a Canberra early meeting. Australia weighs indemnity payment options and a national government versus potential Country Party influence.
Melbourne authorities report that Nationalist members say there is little chance the Victorian Government moves a totalisator bill in this Parliament. The Cabinet is described as divided into three camps on the issue.
The Federal Accounts Committee pressed the sugar inquiry with Alfred Price of the Federal Merchants Association testifying. He claimed wholesalers earned a six per cent margin before and after government control, criticized lack of grievance channels, and suggested the Colonial Sugar Refining Company favored. The committee adjourned to Tuesday as Mr Massy Greene is set to testify.
Pirie Motorbus Service Limited held its annual meeting on Thursday. The chairman noted a half year profit after depreciation of £0 64 but loss overall of £284. Major costs included repainting £550 wages and engine refurbishment. Assets included plant written down, stock £180, preliminary expenses £18, and miscellaneous accounts £1,100, totaling £2,826 against capital £4,833 and overdraft £827. The board described the company as a public utility undercapitalised at start and urged community support, optimistic for the coming half year.
Paris reports respond to Britain on a Near East conference with Venice as host. France agrees with the British proposal and leaves Britain to set the conference date. Reuter dispatch.
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