03 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1922
Page
1
The Times reports London to North Africa service within twenty four hours using four engine planes. Routes depart London at 9 00 and Paris at 4 1 0. Lunch will be served in Lyons at 3 0 0, with Marseilles reached at 5 30. Passengers transfer to airship for continuation and arrive at nine o clock next morning.
The text describes scattered weather notes across regions. It mentions mild temperatures near the century mark in Pirie, a south west breeze at midday, and contrasting holiday weather in Australia. Sydney experienced heavy rains, while other areas faced unsettled conditions and possible further changes in the next days.
A tall, handsome Russian baron aboard a tourist party in the Pacific took the party ashore, then shot himself with a revolver. He had been found in a distressed state and nursed back to health in Lautoka before his death.
Townsville records indicate plague recurrence rumors with health officials predicting a new outbreak in February or March. Federal authorities monitor the situation as the affected area braces for potential spread.
A 15 month old boy in Launceston, Desmond Eade, died from severe burns after pulling a hot kettle from a stove at his parents home in New Norfolk. The incident occurred while at his parents residence.
The Haily News reports Princess Marys wedding to be held in June. Preparations include the Prime Minister arranging royal access and the departure of the Lord Steward from White Lodge Richmond Park to accommodate the occasion.
After nearly two months away, A B Bassett Hull returns to Sydney on Tuesday with HS Grant and J J Wright from the Australian Museum. They explored the Recherche Archipelago off West Australia examining ornithology, collecting notes on birds and coastal geology before resuming voyage with Mr Wright.
In Port Pirie reports refer to Sir Thomas Sutherland now under inquiry for several matters. The text lists Mrs Sara Key and late husband Mr Charles Edward Ashton Key, long residents of Port Pirie, brickmaker by trade, with will dated 1910 and service in France on Armistice Day. The family lineage includes Howlett, Lewis, Mitchell and several Key descendants with numerous grandchildren.
A severe winter day in Sydney brings heavy gales and floods that halt trains trams and ferries while cinemas show halls and cricket matches suffer. Port Jackson seaborne activity stalls as weather forces closures. Melbourne likewise reports improving but unsettled conditions with delays and disruptions.
An interview with Sir Evelyn Huselus-Bose discusses crime punishment and prison reform, arguing for centralized state systems, uniform laws, and psychoanalytic methods to prevent crime. He favors reforms focused on social conditions and treatment of chronic offenders within a centralized framework.
Interstate cricket match underway in Melbourne with Victoria batting as South Australians field. Early attendance listed, fourth wicket fell at 407, Armstrong greeted by ovation upon coming to bat, various bowlers noted with figures and targets, scores and player names appear scrambled in the text.
Report critiques umpire decisions in a Melbourne first class game where Alessio’s error and Ryder’s dismissal sparked debate. The article notes Me Dunn and Me Crockett selections, argues for consistency in umpiring, and mentions South Australia’s 150 run penalty impact amid a tight contest. The piece also covers You me Men’s Guild cricket beating Nelshaby by two runs at Nelshaby ground with local luncheon.
Reuters reports in Johannesburg that the Flannen strike of the Witbank collieries began today with seven mining services halted. The action is described as peaceful and organized by workers.
British delegates led by Sir Worthington Grans and Bonar Law have reached Cannes for the International Conference. Mr. Lloyd George soon joins at the residence. Japanese and Belgian delegates are due Tuesday and M Briand on Wednesday.
The Colonial Office honors include the elevation of Mr. Justice Cussen of Victovia and Mr. William Vicars of Sydney to Knights Bachelor. The announcement marks a notable expansion of colonial recognition in the British honors list.
Cricket and bowling match report shows Rocky River defeating Pirie with key performances by Liddle and Smerdon. Bowling figures include Smerdon 8 for 64 and Dodd 0 for 40. Earlier, the day featured scoring from multiple players across teams, with detailed batting appearances and wicket tallies.
Melbourne detectives continue hunting the murderer of the girl Tirchslske with no arrest amid rumors. Authorities say the body was intended to be dropped into a sewer, though details remain uncertain and investigations proceed.
The Arbuckle trial concluded after jurors failed to reach a verdict for 40 hours amid intense debate. Helen Hubbard’s unwavering insistence on guilty swayed the panel, while Arbuckle and supporters faced questions on the outcome. The judge noted the impossibility of agreement and the courtroom emptied as the verdict remained unresolved.
The Fizong Court has refused Wail to Norman Ryan who is accused of inflicting serious injury on John Wilsom, a horse trainer. The defendant refuses to provide information about the Meretus assault.
A remote Australia era note reveals James King of London sought land in Tasmania on March 30 for rabbit breeding to profit from skins. Governor Arthur granted Betsy’s Island near Derwent for the venture, which ultimately failed.
Discussions in Washington focus on a six power Pacific treaty covering Yap and a Pacific cable accord. Reports say China and Japan push rival positions as Shantung deadlines loom. Britain and France show clearer anti submarine policy, while U S efforts seek a balanced agreement among major powers amid potential exclusions of Australia or New Zealand.
London to Egypt in five days via Trieste and the Adriatic is touted as a new fast passenger service. The Lloyd Trestinu Company, now Italian controlled, reorganizes routes to offer express service to the East with Trieste yard facilities and strong Adriatic links aiming to attract wide passenger traffic and bolster Italy’s maritime prestige.
An improved sutlock for federal finance is reported with an estimated £15,000,000 from income tax expected to be realized. Cable news on this page carries headlines from The Times, relayed to The Reese der by special permission, with opinions not from The Times.
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