04 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1922
Page
1
The ex Kaiser reportedly underwent a rejuvenation operation to restore youth. Viennese specialist Professor Burchardt arrived in London to perform similar glandular and x ray treatments for men and women, claiming success in other cases. Reuters notes a similar procedure had been performed on an opera singer the ex Kaiser reportedly married.
Sydney reports a fatal accident at the Kensington golf links when a revolver fired as a boy joked about its safety. William Rodgers, 44, was hit in the right breast, taken to Sydney Hospital, and died shortly after. The incident occurred while several boys waited for caddies and a cartridge was fired after repeated mock attempts.
London dispatch reports Free State troops patrolling Dublin streets all day arresting pistol holders and detaining occupants of cars and trams. Aeroplanes flew overhead and armed soldiers accompanied the fate collector visiting defaulters in the Tullimore urban area. Only £350 of £32914 remains unpaid.
London reports in The Matin claim a secret Greek war history from Asia Minor via four letters. The writer cites conversations with British Cabinet members and Lloyd George proposals for Near East settlement. Athens notes Prince Andrew trial opened in Parliament, with France pledging protection to prevent bloodshed and intervene.
British jobless figures show continued strain as sectors adjust amid inflation and policy shifts. Analysts warn prolonged high unemployment could dampen consumer demand while bright spots emerge in construction and services. The government faces pressure to balance fiscal restraint with growth incentives.
London dispatch reports a commission debate on Near East capitulations. Lemet Pasha argues Turkey is established by treaty and cannot be abolished by either side, while Mir Childs says the United States would assume the Allies’ position in any legal dispute.
Victorian Country Party leader Mr Page insists the party never dictates second preferences and will not bargain with others. He argues preserving Country Party candidates in the first count helps block Socialists, while the party remains a democratic, regionalist force opposing centralisation. D B Walker, Mercantile Exchange Buildings, Collins Street, Melbourne.
The King granted privy councillorships to Ulstermen Captain Craig and Sir Henry Wynne Lyons, grand master of the Loyal Orange Institution. A baronetcy was awarded to Colonel Denis Henry.
Daily Mail reports Dublin correspondent on Erskine Childers last letters to his wife written the night before execution. He expresses desire that his death save others, clear his name in England, and asks for Ireland’s change, while guards say goodbye seeking souvenirs. The final note is written the morning of execution, urging courage and victory.
London Friday in the unemployment debate Mr Philip Snowden denounced Bolshevism saying hatred would prevent dispassionate view. He urged the government to treat Soviet Russia leniently to save face, while Sir L Worthington Evans contrasted Russia’s repudiation of public debts with a plea for recognition. Asquith spoke for Empire trade, Bonar Law defended sound policy and reparations. The opposition amendment was defeated 303 to 172.
Delegates from Holland Syria Palestine and Armenia arrived at Lausanne for a Near East Conference flying visit by Herr Benes who applied for Czecho Slovakia admission. Syrian and Palestine delegates sent a memorial to the conference president demanding Palestine for Arabs and the abolition of Zionism.
Paris reports bakers shut shops early after authorities allowed a five centimes price increase per loaf. The Minister of War offered army bakers to aid civic authorities as the Government moves to prosecute the Master Bakers' Federation.
The Pirie Technical School reports results from annual examinations at the Adelaide School Mines Bolence Section. Lists show students across Applied Mechanics Building Mechanical Drawing and Metallurgy with 2nd and 3rd class results. Departmental exams held in many subjects. some results not yet available.
Paris reports that M Avobini in the Chamber of Deputies urged France to raise its role in the Pacific Ocean after the Washington Conference. He said the region had become the world’s economic center and France must not be inferior to Britain, the United States, or Japan, proposing a High Commissioner for the Pacific.
London reports a semi official Athens trial record stating Prince Andrew, commanding second army corps, refused to attack despite orders from the commander-in-chief. He argued awaiting instructions from the third corps, which failed to arrive, and the defense cited strong enemy positions. General Papoulas testified the prince was not dismissed, as he is the king's brother.
The Athens court verdicts convict eight ex-ministers of high treason for undermining the army and transferring forces to Thrace. Death sentences confirmed at eight, with last visits granted at ten, and executions carried out at a designated outdoor spot. General Hadjianestis noted for surrendering troop units in August.
Chaff and prime new season wheaten chaff offered in any quantity. First class quality. Large stocks of firewood available, good dry firewood. Phone 155. Urze & Bore, Selenrentown.
Delegates from Assyrian and Chaldean groups arrive as Turkish dissatisfation grows over population exchanges in Asia Minor and Thrace. They oppose Mosul retrocession to Turkey and claim 20 000 Turks are ready for action in West Thrace. Russia and Greek shipping movements also feature in the day's reports.
London report details an early stage in the House of Commons as Mr J R Clynes submits an opposition amendment. He argues unemployment requires national action to restore international trade and allow European customers to buy English goods, while not undermining Empire trade.
Mr Law described limits on domestic business and access to foreign markets, highlighting relief schemes for unemployment totaling £30,000,000 and a Cabinet committee to propose new measures. The state will spend £170,000 on road reconstructions, £100,000 for afforestation, and £1,000,000 for post office works, while railways plan electrification worth £10,000,000 and waterpower projects on the River Tay and other electricity schemes.
London dispatch reports Mr A Bonar states invitations will be issued this week to an imperial trade meeting, expected very early next year, as part of broader efforts in the Premier Oaks Conference.
In Paris Sunday Criqui, the holder, beat Billy Matthews of England for the European featherweight championship. The referee halted the match in the 47th round as Matthews absorbed punishment with remarkable stamina. He was knocked down seven times and scored twice in the final round, drawing lasting admiration from the packed crowd.
London report says the Prince of Wales fell from his horse during a steeplechase near Oxford yesterday at a narrow road jump. He was uninjured and laughed off the mishap, then did not continue racing. Reuter dispatch.
London matches today ended with Birmingham defeating Arsenal 3-2 and several draws and wins across the league. Notable results include Middlesbrough 4-1 Burnley, Sunderland 3-1 Everton, Liverpool to Newcastle, Tottenham Notts For, Preston Oldham 5-1, and Manchester United 3-0 Rotherham among others with several 1-0 and 4-0 scorelines.
In Cambridge on Friday Oxford defeated Cambridge in three of five events in the inter varsity relay jumping races. In Cape Town the South African Rugby Football Board agreed to invite a British team to visit South Africa during the 1923 season.
In Cape Town England faced Griqualand as the home side posted 198 with Tapscott 57. Bowlers Fender 4 56 and Stevens 3 11 led England's defense before stumps England 5 down at 237. Bandham 68 and Woolley 83 top England scores.
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