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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1924
Page
1
In London Friday Morehan a0 employees of the Bradford spinning mill were buried when the roof collapsed. Heavy timbers fell from the top floor, rescuers extracted workers with varying injuries. About twenty still believed buried, six later located alive and returning home.
Reuters reports Paris facing receding high tides as the Seine drops but saltwater inundates farmland along the river. Crews resume work as flood levels ease, with significant crop damage noted and implications for local agriculture.
A commission of eleven Puerto Rican representatives sails to Washington to petition for reforms in the fundamental law, seeking greater freedom and self government and enunciation of U S intentions on Puerto Rico's final status. Reports from Manila note religious violence and killings amid clashes involving Filipino constabulary and a sect, with unrest tied to administration concerns.
Peking dispatch reports Sun Pao Chi nominated as minister by the Tous of Representativn. The Senate is expected to act on Friday. The present acting Cabinet has resigned as a body according to a Pekin message.
In London on Friday the submarine L324 with a crew of 30 went down after collision with a battleship during a spring Atlantic Fleet cruise. A salvage vessel equipped to raise submarines heads to the scene to recover the L21, a modern submarine among 2% laid down between 1947 and 1922. The accident occurred in fog as fleet ships began the voyage into Te Whannel harbor.
Oil believed that We submarine as engaged mo a duomy allick eo The battleship at the time of the ifigastor Vickers Oil told the Lei in $912. Sle carried a complement by 38 and was equipped with three one of which was speci ally adapted for night work. The submarine was 251 ft long with spent or 7h knots on the surface and Tyd under water. Lieutenant-Commander Kuldie commanded Ue submarine served on the HK when she grounded at Sall hud on August 19 1915. That submarine was later interned as [opentingen Lieutenant Onald Hilwell Barton second in command was a midshipman and was commended for bravery at the landing on Gallipoli on April 25 1813. According to naval authorities a great deal depends on how thy Th sirack Thyts is a remote 'persi bility 'That the crew were able to blust the watertight compartments in which case it would be possible to survive by forty-eight hours. The LY was a mint-sewer and carried fourteen five mimes mines weeping Mufilla Continues sweeping the whale area.
In Washington the Democrat selection of a new post headline signals shifts in party control of railway legislation. The Radicals pursue power while Republicans claim to block reform as internal party dynamics shape policy momentum and influence upcoming votes.
Paris dispatch reports Ram say MacDonald’s Tuesday address on Franco British ties drew general applause. The Paris Echo de Paris notes the premier should be judged by deeds not words and conveys confidence in his plans. The Radicals’ M. Werriott assures MacDonald opposition to war relies on French stance.
Robert Hyene former British chancellor predicted an early coalition of Liberal and Conservative forces to overthrow the Labor majority. He arrived en route for Cauda saying the Labor leadership should not control government and a coalition government would likely shape Britain’s direction after the next Commons session adjourns until January 15.
London reports from the Daily Telegraph claim King George VI will press the new government to drop Protectionist aims while outlining empire development. A Daily Press lobby dispatch lists Ramsay MacDonald as Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary with a slate including Parmoor or Sailor, Snowden, and Henderson among senior posts.
The Women's Electium Organization gathers with Misa Susan Law among attendees. Lady Astor addresses Mr. O'Connor about gender roles and political cooperation. The event features discussions on family leadership, fundamental rights, and avoiding bloodshed, with Bondfield shown presenting support for women’s collaboration.
A Daily Herald political note argues that no more than five principal Secretaries of State may sit in the Commons, with current offices in War, Colonies, India, and Finance requiring a peer. It ponders whether Labor already has a qualified peer or must create one from the Commons. It suggests Labor should appoint two or three new peers to run the Lords until an altered arrangement is possible.
London reports a deadly clash after the shooting of Here Heintz, head of the Bavarian separatist government in the Palatinate. The assassination leads British officials to renewed concern over separatist activity as towns report actions to the Whitelandigh Commission. Eyewitness accounts describe Heintz dining when three youths killed him at close range and wounded others before fleeing.
South Australia versus New South Wales begins in hot conditions with a strong wicket and high scoring. Richardson tops the innings with aggressive batting before Mailey clean bowls the visitors. final figures show Mailey seven for 14 and a dominant start for South Australia at the outset.
German industrialist Stinnes told Journal de Debates that the Ruhr industrialists would not extend reparations deliveries beyond April, arguing the alternative to a sound settlement is war. He supported a Lind scheme demanding long term payments and fees to Allied manufacturers, with relief from certain duties.
The Government has accepted tenders for 600 locomotive cars of 40 ton capacity 100 steel louvred cars of 30 tons 500 steel box cars of 30 tons to be used in South Australia. The total value involved is £4 027 000 with consideration for locomotives and passenger cars still under review.
The Prime Minister Water Lomuun underwent surgery yesterday and is reported progressing favorably. Bruce Lax plans to depart February 4 by the Orsesa from London, with routes via the Jesuits and Lunada, Senator Wilson will travel to Canada to negotiate regarding Lady Mullyrs. Bruce regrets the inconvenience caused to those interested in his mission to North America.
Report notes Germany defends unm Lowlon and Paris Tur news of Speyer Mag Presumably the pilots were established a traitor warship Thus known that they have arrested a number of prominent Germans in the Palatinate as ages. Newspapers comment on the attitude of the Wrench in supporting the separatists, and the Bavarian Government had issued a warrant against the assassinate Herr Heintz for high treason.
Wireless report says the Italian steamer Tasmania was left adrift after a lifeboat carrying part of the crew and the captain was picked up by the vessel Atlantic hours earlier. Other ships are asked to search for the missing boat and remaining crew.
YDNEX reports on Newcastle Council proceedings with French representing Ford's Canadian motor works. It states Henry Ford did not own land in Australia and no Australian factory is expected to be established at present.
Coroner Stevenson rules John Joseph Roberts died from internal injuries inflicted Christmas Day by William Donnelly Ernest Burns and George Percy Clarke. The three men were committed for trial at Broken Hill on April 28.
Reuter's Paris report notes Mr. Hammay MacDonald's friendly expressions toward France leave a favorable impression. Parisian papers predict goodwill if his sentiments are carried into action, while right wing organs warn that dangers lie in reviving 1848 era rhetoric.
Belgium desires open future talks while France seeks no sudden changes. The Times Paris correspondent notes harmonious Franco Belgian relations likely, though Berlin may be unsettled by the tone. Both governments consent to modify the current regime in occupied areas but resist a full restoration of German administration.
Friday meeting in Adelaide will continue with representatives from state police divisions chaired by General Leane. The agenda includes improving conditions and effectiveness, listing inspectors, detectives, and mounted and plainclothes officers from multiple divisions.
In Adelaide on Friday the Vintuing Hoy Scouts competed for the Trenchard Miller Shield with Chatswood Trop and Newley Chol rates shield retaining the senior season. Scouts from all districts visited Jubilee Oval and Government House where Sir Tom Bridges hosted briefings with the Chief Scout and Lord Vorster.
John Ulsett, alleged shooter in the Burnside incident, died in Adelaide Hospital today. Olsen, a young Swede foreman carpenter for JH Traeger, had a disputed relationship with Traeger that led to a confrontation. During a tense argument at Traeger’s Rose Park home, Olsen drew and fired a revolver, wounding Mrs Traeger before he was overpowered and restrained. The couple then headed toward Burnside Railway. Police were alerted. officials remain on scene.
Ottawa report states the Ministry of Immigration won a 20 percent passage rate preference for Britons settling in Canada. The policy begins March 1 1924, applies to Atlantic ports, and offers 75 dollar third class fare on arrival. Officials estimate savings of 1 200 000 dollars to immigrants who may number about 100 000 in 1924, versus 240 000 in 1923.
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