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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1922
Page
1
A fragmented broadcast style notice describes federal election appeals to the country electors, mentioning the Senate, parties, and procedural emphasis. It references standards, regulatory oversight, and public guidance on vote guidance and constitutional processes.
In the House of Assembly the Treasurer reported the South Australian public debt for 1913 at 3,193,008 with 69/3d per head. For 1922 the debt measured £54,388,688 or £107 13s 0d per head. The headage for next year could not be estimated due to population uncertainty and the loan bill provisions.
In Lausanne Lord Curzon pressed Allied plans on the Straits, rejecting Russia and Tehitcherin aims to seal access to the Black Sea. He said proposals grant merchant freedom in peace and wartime, neutral passage in war, with Turkey always guardian, and limited naval transit rights during belligerency. The United States urged universal freedom for wartime and peacetime commerce and to avoid restricting Black Sea access.
In Adelaide on Friday the assembly spent over two hours debating the second reading of a bill to establish a fund for road reconstruction. Opposition leader Guan sid supported the measure but urged broader toll considerations and maintained current road and bridge repairs. Other members commented on maintenance and related expenditures.
The legislative council previously passed the bill, awaiting only the governor's signature to become law. The measure, tied to labor and science funding, moves through stages and signals a push for new research facilities. Named entities include Prairie Laboratory and the legislative council.
An official proposal outlines creation of a new irrigation commission. Analysts warn the plan could reshape water management and enforcement. Local officials, farmers, and industry groups react with concern and cautious support as debates unfold.
Fragmented Turkish and Russian positions emerge as Allies seek a settlement. Leaders differ on a Russian demand to close wartime ships, with Turkish factions split over concessions. Reuter summarizes the dispute and shifting party lines amid negotiations.
Fragmented OCR text outlines wool sales with bidding activity and bidders, naming unclear persons and entities. The passage mentions MIA dries and rye sales, with references to Hartoys and Moyer, but details are garbled. The result is an incomplete market note with auction terms and scattered names.
A fragmented report outlines Lacey's campaign trail amid a senate dispute with O'Lorin. The text mentions mutiny imagery and references Caribbean political rhetoric, with limited readable details on dates or locations.
J Maclachlan visits Pirie as Mu Ald Mebavulin hosts a gathering with Cronnidlionts and local businessmen. The event focuses on reform, public investment, and improving Ellen Street infrastructure.
The article reports protests against a proposal for compulsory population exchanges. It notes humanitarian concerns and Greek objections, with discussions among Allied officials led by General We gam. The piece mentions potential Turkish garrison issues at Gallipoli and a conference examining Allied military opinions amid partisan stances.
London reports that Sir Joseph Cook has been asked by the Foreign Office to prepare for a possible Allied request to fix a date for a Gallipoli ceasefire. A plan for ceding in perpetuity the graves and cemeteries of Anzac under the Sevres framework is under discussion, with a broader settlement to satisfy Turkish and Allied positions. The move aims to secure gravesite rights across Gallipoli, including other cemetery areas, as part of ongoing postwar arrangements.
Friday the Thorp son gave evidence supporting his £5000 claim against the British Medical Association. He stated he sought Government action to appoint a commission of inquiry into his case and interviewed Mr Gregory Yvald, then Minister. Mr McGirr remarked that the hospitals would have to be looked into, calling them a "interact."
Sydney Friday report states an attempted break in at the Wshroonga Post Office failed to blow open the safe. No injuries or arrests reported as investigators review the scene.
London dispatch says plainclothes police attended the Public opening of the Dail Eireann as Cosgrave led the oath ceremony. Ministers and deputies followed, headed by Mackeown the Blacksmith of Ballina, his revolver visible. All members took the oath. no republican attended.
London Thursday Sir James Craiz announced that both Houses of the North Ireland Parliament adopted an address to the throne to keep Ulster out of the Free State. Craiz warned he would resign if Ulster joined the Dublin Parliament and said the boundary Commission would not be involved without an agreed border among counties.
Rain fell steadily from Thursday into Friday across Pirie and Crystal Brook with about 47 points by eight last night at the Pirie post office and 36 points by 5.30 at Crystal Brook. The shower continued into night, easing orchard and garden outlooks while replenishing ground and domestic water supplies as farmers hope for quick clearing. The Adelaide forecast warned of unsettled conditions, possible thunder inland, cooler coastal winds, and more rain.
In the House of Commons Noel Buxton asked for asylum or settlement for non Turkish refugees from Asia Minor and Constantinople. Bonar Law said inquiries are under way and the British Embassy report is being sent to dominion governments. John Ward said dominions have already acted and contributed to refugee support.
In the House of Commons Sir E Scott proposed that a group of MPs travel to the dominions to oversee immigrant settlement. Mr Ormsby Gore said he would consider it but questioned its desirability. He noted efforts were under way to obtain full information on the matter.
Landus, Thursday. Mr Casarava vatuuiléed in the Dail Eireann today as member Mr Sean Matesy was shot dead. Deputy Speaker Mr O'Mailte wounded. Both were apparently advancing to the House when attacked by men armed with revolvers.
The Australian Temperance Mutual Life Assurance Society reported new business of £112,07, total policies £4,100,551, and total income £320,159 for the year. Assets stood at £9,842,579 with about 75 percent in government and municipal securities. The actuary’s surplus reached £197,162 enabling bonuses in the ordinary department.
London Thursday Mrs Thompson fainted in court as Bywaters took the stand in the Ilford murder case. He described plans to elope with Mrs Thompson and claimed references to a strong dose referred to quinine not poison. The judge pressed for clarity on phrases about punishment and intent.
James Thoms appeared before the police court on a charge of offensive behavior after asking a policewoman to take a walk. He claimed the act was a joke and said he found an expensive item but was fined £15.
After a 17 month session the Bulgarian High Court closed the trial of Hadustavult Cabinet members on charges of responsibility for war. The accused held office at outbreak of war with judgments pending. Trials also proceed against numerous cabinet members accused in other war disasters including the Balkan War of 112 Neuter.
Adelaide report of William TI Hourigan, a young man from Port Augusta, who pretended a broken motorcycle cylinder to obtain 30 shillings from a Methodist minister and another undertaker, claiming repayment the next day. He was charged with fraud at the police court and sentenced to six months in gaol. The magistrate called it a serious deception involving clergymen.
The 00 mile desert fire at Wood Point to Tailem Bend swept toward homes around 6 39 PM Friday. Most men were away fighting. women and children fled to the river and were moved to nearby towns. Winds dropped as the fire reached houses, limiting damage.
The International Anthrax Commission backs a draft ILO convention requiring disinfecting hair and wool used in brushes upholstery and textiles before industrial handling except for origin- listed countries with low risk or effective preshipment disinfection. Sir Thomas Oliver urged Liverpool station to disinfect wool for counties lacking own facilities. Chairman Sir William Midaly stressed no compulsory wool shipments to Britain and no differential charges between nations.
London based Associated Chambers of Agriculture pushes for a Rab bit Destruction Bill. Law would protect land from rabbit damage and empower local authorities to act. Reuter report notes supporters argue widespread cultivation hinges on rab bit control.
London report says the House of Commons carried the second reading of the Trade Facilities Bill. Mr MacDonald of the Labour Party supported the measure and criticized Allied policy toward Austria, urging fair and generous treatment for the country. Reuter dispatch.
In London Mr. Johnston pressed the government to curb speculative forces supposedly lifting Australian wool prices by at least 9d a lb. Mr. Wolmer replied in the House of Commons that government steps were unnecessary, attributing the rise to a wool shortage from increased global competition.
London report from the House of Commons states Mr A Bonar Law believes it premature to speak on the Imperial Economic Conference agenda until dominion replies are received. The government has kept in mind asking delegates for development schemes and trade stimulation proposals.
Mr M L Shepherd secretary to the High Commissioner has returned from Belgium with arrangements to sell surplus Australian army stores including petrol picks shovels and wagons. United Service.
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