31 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
1
Mr H A Marston of Adelaide University has invented a chemical process to keep citrus fruit for an almost indefinite period. A practical test this year showed treated lemons could be shipped from Australia to England and back as deck or hold cargo without any deterioration.
A brief note contrasts yearly tax payments among nationalities with figures in pounds shillings and pence. The British citizen pays 16 pounds 12 pence, the Frenchman 5 pounds 12 pence 6 farthings, and the American 5 pounds 11 shillings 9 pence, illustrating tax disparities.
In Batavia Dutch East Indian tea traders plan action against Imperial preference slated for the October Imperial Economic Conference. They aim to pressure Australian delegates to favor British Indian and Ceylon teas and propose reimposing differential duties on Australian goods to hit key Dutch Indies buyers of Australian butter, foodstuffs, and coal.
In Exeter England 1802 three regiments of volunteers existed within one volunteer cavalry unit as part of local defense efforts during the ongoing national threat posed by potential invasion and military reform.
Rome protests the Albanian frontier massacre of Italians, demanding full apologies from Greece, a Greek government funeral in Athens, an Italian division to receive honors in Piraeus, 21 gun salute, and indemnity, with a severe inquiry and capital punishment for the guilty. The Italian fleet may sail to an unknown destination. Greece to reply within 24 hours.
A Greek communique says Athens expresses profound regret and informs Rome that a Greek destroyer departed Piraeus with a commission to assist the investigation, pursue the responsible parties, and aid in their trial.
Great indignation in Italy sparks remonstrations in Milan and Florence and spread to other cities as citizens voice strong protest against ongoing issues.
A Parliament car carrying five from the Legislative Assembly collided with a milk wagon near St Mary's Cathedral at 4 am. John Ramsay, aged about 57, chief of the Hansard staff, died from a skull fracture. Other injured included William Weston, Samuel Sharp, W. Mow, Arthur Morish, Kenneth Slessor, and Peter MacFarlane. Milk spilled, car damaged beyond repair. Parliament met in the afternoon to hear Premier Sir George Fuller pay tribute, and adjourned for a sympathy letter to Ramsay's widow.
In the House of Assembly Mr Whitford read a letter from a married man reporting promises of 14 shillings daily and 4 shillings camp allowance for Adelaide Labor Exchange workers bound for Peterborough. On arrival they received 12 shillings and no camp pay. he urged the Acting Minister of Railways to investigate to prevent a recurrence and for a report to be called.
The Italian crisis news reached Consul L. S. Paterson this morning but he had not received any official reports about the massacre. He expressed regret for the incident and said he had nothing further to add.
The federal government names Herbert Larkin as chairman and near-Admiral William Clarkson and Hubert Farquhar to the Commonwealth Shipping Line Board with terms from five years to nine months. The board, to operate from September, will have a Sydney head office and a finance officer. Clarkson likely oversees Cockatoo Island Dockyards. A financial adviser will join later. Bruce to meet unions to ensure smooth operations and prevent disputes. Holloway approved as Labor representative at next year’s International Labor Conference. Possible plan to send twelve MPs to the Empire Exhibition is not decided.
A youth accidentally discharged a rifle at a shooting gallery on Argent Street, mortally wounding M Regan who died last night. Regan, conscious until anesthesia, told police he was shot accidentally by a youth whose name was unknown. Police sought the shooter as conditions remained unresolved.
A Reuters dispatch from Paris reports growing optimism that the Allies can resolve reparations by concentrating on Germany's economy rather than politics. France believes Germany could pay up to fifty billion gold marks, with future France and Italy debts to America addressed. contingent payments in GC bonds might be needed but would not block German recovery if goodwill exists.
At midnight government candidates held 27 seats, Republicans 9, Farmers 4, Independent 7, and Labor 4. Elected figures include Professor McNeill and External Affairs Minister Fitzgerald in County Clare and Dublin respectively, DeValera winning in Clare with a 17000 vote lead, and Cork City top vote getter Mr Walsh.
A new all metal eight machine gun aero plane was tested at Marignana achieving 140 miles per hour. It carries four engines at 260 horsepower each and wings bearing 30 tons without strain. The Yeomen of the Guard trace origins to October 80 1485 during Henry VII’s era.
A German divorce case drew unusual attention as a man sent gold-bordered invitations inviting guests to witness his divorce hearing. The civil court paused to hear the wife’s counsel before ruling, and five minutes later the judge granted divorce to the couple.
A Moscow message says Herr Hamer, German Communist representative, told the Executive Committee that International Communism is growing stronger and Germany's condition is fruitful. He is convinced that early spring will bring a great and successful struggle to seize power.
The Times reports that London plans to insure the German airship Eturing for a trans Atlantic flight. The ship is being built at Friedrichshafen for the United States Government and is expected to sail at the end of October.
Washington reports that Cuba has ordered censorship of cable traffic between Cuba and the United States. The action is viewed as a precaution against potential political upheaval. Cuban Veterans Organisation activities oppose railroad consolidation and government measures, stirring unrest among officials and segments of the public.
The Queen has lately visited a London district where about ten thousand people live in thatched houses. The visit highlighted urban housing and community life, with officials noting the area’s needs and potential improvements during the royal engagement.
Sacramento report says the original Guido Reni painting The Entombment of Christ, a seventeenth century masterpiece, was stolen from the Crocker Art Gallery tearing 14 fabric frieze panels, with critics deeming it almost priceless.
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