28 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1921
Page
1
Unrest continues as crowds clash with Egyptian troops in Cairo and Suez. Barricades rise, gunfire erupts, casualties include several killed and wounded. Police and government workers resume sporadic strikes amid protests across multiple cities.
A fragmentary dispatch from Washington quotes the New York Herald on submarine warfare. It contrasts American and English positions, praising humanity and condemning the use of submarines as a calamitous threat. The text reflects heated international sentiment and calls for moral reflection.
In a Times of Minday issue, the reappearance of Berthelot is noted as a perennial chaser of enemies of the Bewild Government. Berthelot has reportedly resigned twice before, with no tears shed when he withdrew. The piece signals ongoing political tensions and the audience’s mixed reactions to the resignations.
Remains unresolved as France faces renewed calls over indemnity claims. Officials insist on compensation terms while allied partners seek a clear settlement path amid continuing negotiations. The dispute centers on historical reparations and future assurances to affected groups.
The report notes the British Prime Minister would not push France to make sacrifices and would seek parliamentary assent before any changes to the payment schedule. Brian testifies to Lilya George's stance, stressing adherence to the existing terms while urging France to bear its share.
The Times special correspondent reports rising support for the treaty in Ireland led by Glare Kelly and Hart O'Conarlt associates. Observers note the West and South claim improved security while Michael Breenan directs guerrilla faction efforts amid the complex political landscape.
Fragmented OCR notes reference Brest and Washington Conference as talks on Japan. Mentions popular interest in Beek and Shantung, with Japan’s concessions and potential internal calls to escalation. Implies China and U S concerns over limits of Japanese concessions and future policy.
A garbled crime note references a French family tied to a forest official and figures such as Maurice Barres. It mentions smothering a wife and a conspiracy, with insinuations about past ministerial ties and a prison connection. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a major fraud or homicide case.
An article by KL Larkin questions whether the universe and star clusters move as a connected system. It discusses the Pleiades, Alpha Genlayri, Alcyone, and other celestial bodies, noting vast distances, parallax measurements, and early astronomers like Rapley. The piece blends speculative ideas with early micrometric methods and eyeing future precise celestial mapping.
A wartime era article notes Australia may face strain in its steel industry if production is slowed. Government plans a peace time workshop in response to fears of reduced output and limited armory supplies.
The Victorian branch of the Seamen’s Union held a stop-work meeting in Melbourne and voiced strong dissatisfaction with wages under the Arbib Award. They debated a change by the award and planned to lodge a protest.
London dispatch states that a Italy Russia commercial agreement has been signed. The Reuters correspondent notes the accord marks a significant step in bilateral trade focusing on energy and goods exchanges between the two nations.
A new experimental air service between London and Marseille is announced, with inaugural flights expected to begin soon. Details are incomplete in the article, but the venture marks a notable step in cross channel aviation as aviation standards and routes are explored by carriers.
Fragmentary report notes two entities near Paris and Constantinense and Usk occupying positions along a route. Mentions several place names and figures such as Hwang, Straseburs, Beare, Bauagest, Balmase, and Buchs. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Condon Mantes and others accompany George to Cannes to attend a Supreme Council meeting. The plan to attend the Washington Conference is postponed with George not attending the January 6 session.
United Service reports in Washington that Doctor Yen becomes minister replacing Tyux in the Chinese delegation. The move follows secretary shifts as the Chinese office adjusts leadership and representation in the capital.
The article notes seeds like Tebést af toons and various byproducts yielding oil and protein, boosting cotton value by millions in 4946 and expanding edible oil uses from seeds and waste fruit canning byproducts. It mentions margarine making from cottonseed and corn kernels, and funds from estate figures aiding humane societies.
An unreadable OCR fragment hints at planned changes or alterations in a locality. The readable words mention a plan, authorities, and a hopeful tone with a brief reference to Spero. No clear names, dates, or locations are recoverable from the fragment.
A sensational railway collision at Narrabri was caused by heavy rain undermining rails. A train derailed as result, with shielding gear and tucks mentioned in the fragmentary report. Narrabri area authorities investigate the incident and monitor track conditions.
In Melbourne on Tuesday, lead and silver prices eased as reported by the Australian Metals Exchange. Spot prices for lead fell to £27016 and sterling to £25 15/. standard refined fell 2d to 7-8 with BF 4 B-8.
A Melbourne underworld piece describes a slick, well-dressed ringleader who posed as a clerk while evading vagrancy laws and police. He and associates carried out stealth burglaries by impressioning locks with paste to forge keys, a scheme exposed after a shop front lock was unexpectedly replaced. The fugitive’s fate ends when Guns capture him and he is sent to prison.
Dr Gladys Miali-Sraita, assistant medical officer for maternity and child welfare in St Pancras, faces resignation after marriage draws resistance. The council debates whether marital status should affect her fitness to perform public duties, arguing against sex discrimination in public function.
An unclear narrative fragment mentions marriage, clothing buttons, and a London setting with distorted phrases. The passage appears to be a garbled transcript with mixed words and unreadable sections, offering little coherent events or named individuals to identify.
A confused report describes a Prince in Calcutta amid unrest near Maidan, with a noisy procession and a large crowd. It mentions wages due, political interference, and the governor aboard a yacht before a triumphant reception for the Prince's appearance with the Ravel Dox.
Report notes the Australian rugby team finishing their tour in Europe. Players Kasinna and Holens are mentioned, with matches in Paris and Orvieto cited as part of the itinerary before the squad heads home by Muron 10.
Fragmented OCR depicts an Australian scene about Cape Barren Island and snake boots. It mentions Judes Mills of Cue and Cape Barren with references to snake skin boots and supple material, noting the abundance of raw material in Australia.
A historical analysis discusses the social pressures on women aged twenty to thirty in early modern times, noting marriage prospects shift with age. It cites Jane Austen's era beliefs that a woman's chances decline after twenty-five, with statistical odds about spinsters and the rising likelihood of singlehood as women approach forty.
A damaged report describes picnickers facing a gale near Port Germein on a Monday night. Wind roared as a wave wrecked a vessel’s rudder and sent passengers scrambling aboard a lifeboat or rescue. Burgoyne helped load the vessel, while rough seas kept help at bay and darkness settled over the scene.
In Sydney a case centered on a postcard lottery and prize scheme involving Stanley Ortluich and Hilda Pioland. Testimony described cards with numbers 1 to 7 and cash handling for race related prizes. Defendants faced charges over money received for promises to buy, with proceedings detailing printing costs and alleged purchase of paste cards by associates.
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