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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1923
Page
1
London reports indicate German fears of civil upheaval as industrial regions like Cologne Bochum and Mulheim consider noncooperation if Allied demands persist. Britons in Cologne discuss troop withdrawals while German and French leaders weigh future actions amid occupation and potential hostilities.
Paris reports the Reparations Commission will hear German representatives Monday amid talks on future deliveries. Franco proposes seizing the Ruhr in a declaration of default. The British sit in on proceedings but deny responsibility. Sir J Bradbury seeks permission to cast, while Franco-British collaboration is hoped to resume. In London, Bonar Law declines to speak upon arrival at Christ Church Station amid large crowds.
J A Brown of Sydney imports a string from England valued in the thousands of pounds. The set, consigned by James Vex, left Liverpool and includes Air Balloon Freq Dower Barhiwood Cita Entore and Blue Cloud Rentor. The Times reports the cable news on this page via The Redon dew.
Election counts progress with O’Loghlin and Mellugh leading in South Australia while several peers were excluded. Melbourne results show Barker elected to Lay Jinst Victoring, with Needinam and Goaham preferences shaping the final tally as results unfold.
The Prime Minister W M Mighes traveled to Sydney today and plans to attend the declaration of the North Sydney poll tomorrow at Verdaim Week.
Sunday near Newcastle a ten foot shark struck at a swimmer from the Nerweller Surf Civic. Hy Wok, about to touch the buoy in an outyard swim, felt a shove to his side then saw the orange belly of the shark. He fought back, the creature turned away, and the shark swam off as onlookers helped the exhausted swimmer reach shore.
In King William Street yesterday a horse drawing a spring dray belonging to Eric Gardener of Prospect knocked down two Western Australia band boys. Leonard Thistlewaile, injured in the morning, received minor injuries. another boy sustained similar injuries and his arm was urged by the cart. The instrument was damaged.
Sydney harbor rescue saves two 12 year old girls who fell from a punt yesterday afternoon. A motor boat crew with two brothers named Gurlis pulled the girls from the water, preventing serious drowning. The incident occurred amid a curious onlooker crowd as rescuers acted swiftly.
Sydney reports a French sailor from the battle cruiser Victor Hugo has vanished with 3000 francs meant to be mailed to the French Admiralty. The missing postman aboard the vessel left Friday afternoon and has not been heard from since.
Teolwie records near 104 degrees Thursday with night rain and dust storms disrupting farming. A heavy thunderstorm Friday dumped rain over the district, notably soaking J Aicher and B Soagles farms where water stood on fields and roads, while Giles reported lighter rain further north.
Mr E Fraser chief engineer with the Associated Smelters died at his home in Port Pirie after a brief illness marked by dizziness and sudden heart attack. Born in Australia in 1869, he had a long career with Gee Fraser and Sons, Waite Munt Mixing, and the Port Pirie smelters. He leaves a widow and two sons, Kenneth and Gordon. Funeral proceeded to Port Pirie Cemetery with many mourners.
Restless Ireland reports rebels conducted synchronized assaults across multiple posts including a library attack near Dublin. A collision between a rebel engine and a passenger train injured nine as drivers sounded alarms and rebels were repelled. In Cork militia and police faced ambushes. civilian casualties and arrests cited. a woman claims rebel prisoners were tortured.
At Lausanne the Turkish delegates refuse to accept terms on foreign debts and questions of Armenian homeland. Allies read a protest letter as Ismet Pasha rejects most proposals while Turkey maintains sovereignty and disputes about forces in Thrace.
A German scientist named Junkers designs a vast all metal aeroplane in London described as a hundred yards wide with wings built of featherweight alloys. The craft would mount aero engines fuel and cargo with Hyen mechanics and crew able to move inside the vast Wings and lift one hundred tons and carry sixty passengers according to United Service.
London reports a denial of the engagement claim between the Prince of Wales and the daughter of a Scottish earl. The official statement rejects the rumor, noting no engagement has been confirmed or announced by royal or family sources.
Reuters dispatch reports a young clerk shot twice at M. Rasin Minister of Pinaage as he entered a motor car to proceed to the ministry. Rasin is seriously wounded and taken to hospital. Politics are cited as motive.
A revival agreement related to steel works was reached on Whoee. The settlement aims to restart operations and stabilize labor and production conditions. Further details were not disclosed in the brief item.
Negotiations between BALP. Co. and unions over wage terms progress amid plans to reopen works. Wages are fixed on Rally award with potential profit-based bonuses through June 30. Owners demand coal price reduction and discussion on restarting the mine, while miners vow resistance to pay cuts and await further moves.
In London on Saturday a shareholder meeting of the British Broken Hill Company reviewed a purchase bid from Messrs B L and C Baillieu. The chairman said no sale was intended and explained the plan to swap shares for cash and new company stock, with most shareholders already accepting the terms.
International cricket in Christchurch began yesterday as New Zealand dominated early, rain and sun aside. The home side closed at 373 for 7 as the Emeraldmen faced steady bowling with Chapman 77 and Hartley 43 not out among the standouts, Reuter reporting.
A shocking case draws police attention as an 11 year old girl was assaulted on a tramcar near Parade North, then taken to Burnside where she was injured and abandoned. Police have launched an intense investigation but have yet to capture the assailant.
48 hours accepted. The bollermakers and Ironworkers Assistants Union in Sydney has declared a strike against a return to 4 pounds per hour for an 8 hour week and will resume work tomorrow.
A disastrous fire in Wellington on Staners Street gutted the Marton Ltd oil pail store. Damage was estimated at about £35,000.
An immigrant who arrived from Ireland aboard the Great Border yesterday contradicted an Archbishop Buhle claim. He said no test was asked of him at Australia House and that he received the best treatment there.
Reuters dispatch from Sofia reports a disastrous explosion at an iron works storing ammunition materials. Kenty Persong were killed and many injured as buildings were completely wrecked. The incident underscores a major blast at the facility.
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