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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1923
Page
1
Sen Gogarty recounts a dramatic escape described as a rebel pursuit in Ireland. He fled in a car, then rowed along the Liffey to a cottage near Phoenix Park, fearing capture by pursuing guards. The narrative ends with his safe shelter and planning.
Dramatic Sunday violence across Ireland reports armed groups stopping trains on the Slidofapiskiven line setting a car ablaze and taking three people captive. A county Tipperary roundup claims sixteen rebels captured while Blessington barracks and a moblity lorry are attacked. two civilians wounded. Senator Sir John Keane’s residence at Cappoquins, Wexford, damaged.
Brisbane report recalls Mrs. Mary Lewis and her two children fleeing a blaze that engulfed their home. They escaped just in time as fire tore through the building, underscoring the peril they faced and the rapid action that saved them.
In Sydney on Monday Sen Grant declared the Labor Party would not aid keeping W M Hughes in power. Sem MacDougall spoke. Millen was absent. Sen Gardiner called for the ministry to resign in the day’s remarks, with terse parliamentary rhetoric and calls for change.
Melbourne dispatch reports Mr W M Hughes stating that he has nothing to tell the dress. The cabinet meeting concluded with ministers hastening off as a matter of form. Hughes may act depending on the Nationalist Party meeting tomorrow.
The New South Wales Cabinet decided to hold an inquiry into the Labor Government's cement contract worth £1,000,000. Messrs. Oakes, Ball, and Bavia were asked to determine the charge for the inquiry with an understanding that no appointments to the Legislative Council will be made until the next session opens.
Sydney endures a hot day with a westerly wind driving temperatures above 40.2 degrees. Fierce gusts and raging dusheats sweep the suburbs as fire crews battle blazes. A brief heavy shower followed a late surge in temperatures as relief arrives.
A Brisbane coal miner named White from South Brisbane won the last Golden Rat lottery and donated 200 pounds to each of four charities. The gifts will support government subsidy programs and local welfare efforts.
Reports from Berlin describe Sunday demonstrations against the French occupation of the Ruhr. Citizens gathered opposite the Reichstag as police held back, flags and republican colors displayed amid calls to oppose intervention. Officials expect more information by Monday on regional arrangements and potential reparations linked to fuel taxes used for miner pay.
Paris Sunday The Reparations Commission received a note from the German Government stating its intention to suspend cash payments and deliveries in view of the occupation of the Ruhr area. Germany calls the occupation a Treaty violation and cites the Reich government’s position.
A 4500 strong gathering of German miners union members met at Ruler Assen Sunday to denounce the French occupation as a surrender of German freedom. A brief by the president drew warm applause. From Essex a report notes French soldiers arrived to a shower of stones but suffered no injuries. The French general warned that the German police would be dissolved for the attack observed.
France forbids Ruhr strikes and imposes conduct rules on Civiltans. Civilians must pay luxury taxes and publish meeting notices with organizers names, time, place, and expected attendance. German soldiers are barred from crossing into occupied territory.
A German minister and ThyssenStinnes reps will meet the French Commission to discuss tentative cost delivery terms. The French chair guarantees wages for miners, while Essen besieging forces tighten. The French commander bans political meetings and demonstrations in occupied areas as tensions rise. France may not guarantee troop forces beyond wages, risking further rupture.
London Sunday report quotes a union official in Excell describing miner resistance to mobilization. He says miners will starve rather than work, and explains how the Miners' Union views the situation amid French bayonets and protests.
A Paris dispatch reports France optimistic about German coal payments and related reparations. The London desk notes Britain cautions against overconfidence as events unfold. A Paris correspondent says authorities require firm responses from Germany amid pressure and uncertainty.
The Times correspondent reports a Soviet socialist group attacked the image of the Inter Allied Commission, was driven off, and later swore to take revenge, targeting United Service. The fragment suggests heightened postwar tensions and retaliatory promises by the party in Munich.
Berlin report notes a minor disturbance during the morning when a Britisher in a procession refused to remove his hat. A German bystander knocked the hat off and provoked a brief confrontation without further violence.
Kow Kee, a Chinese man with a Perth business on Newcastle Street, was arrested in Sydney by Detective-Sergeant Minsey after bonds worth £600 were obtained in 1924 and sold. He allegedly returned to China, then reportedly died by suicide while awaiting trial. Investigations by Detectives Mingay and McKeown linked the missing person to the Sydney arrest and planned Perth escort.
A mangled report notes a series of alleged witchcraft incidents provoking magisterial hearings, a family wedding dispute, and public fears. It cites real and fictional parallels in England and France, with references to trials, sensational beliefs, and the British Museum removing an Egyptian mummy after contact by officials.
Captain Hellsten of the Finnish ship Kensington recalls a Russian Bolshevist steamer visit to Mill and the discipline viewed aboard. He argues it will be long before a Bolshevist ship reaches Australia as he sketches the tense exchange aboard a wary voyage.
The Pirie council met last night with Mayor in the chair. Present were Warren Robl natte Lasey Threadeold Munn Ged tes Campbell and Dey. Topics included street light again, the Lip Road Grant and weed control, calls for ashes sand and building material on Broadway, and a request to appoint Francis W. Lundie to the Fire Brigades Board. Debate covered verandas, waterworks, and calls to support starving children in Europe while warning against smelter fumes local police issues and road repairs.
The Angorg National Assembly appointed a committee to study powers and attributes of the Gulsharn. It will collect opinions from the people nationwide and from prominent non Turkish Muslims. Abani Aziz Chavish, an Egyptian Nationalist, is already examined by the committee. Kemal Pashi attended meetings.
The Times reports the Egyptian authorities will not interfere with press coverage of Tutankhamen and the King’s Valley treasure. It pledges strict impartiality toward all correspondents and access to the tomb when possible. A curious ebony trellis-seat design was withdrawn from view by United Service reporters in London.
The electrical engineer outlined mains repairs across wards and new service connections planned for the month. Memorial Park works included tree watering, lawn care, fence repairs, and landscapings such as the 2755 plantings with a second phase to begin end of month. Additional notes covered road dressing near Alexander Street and Federal Hotel, improvements to playground facilities, and ongoing drainage and railing repairs along with material salvage from local smelters. A proposal to renew lower end piers and use durable timber for repairs was discussed, plus a notice about restricting boot-tying on reserves to prevent damage.
London reports a Nottingham cabdriver fitted with a wireless receiving set to allow passengers to listen in on news broadcasts. Other items include thieves raiding wardens’ messrooms, poisoning cases, a house invasion, and plans for around the world flights in April led by Sir Keith? Cobham and others. Greek government blocks removal of King Constantine’s remains from Athens.
Overseas report from Pietermaritzburg shows Natal dismissed East with 42% runs. Paylor top scoring with 41, Woolley claimed five wickets. England began second innings with 478 without loss as Sandham posted 75.
In London a challenge arose between top billiards players as Carslake was challenged to a return match. A purse of £300 was proposed by Cruteg ether Bran, with recent scores showing Smith leading 77 to 54 while Pras Inman trails 73 to 88 and Newman at 19 2.
Lithuanians engaged in a clash over Memel have seized Heydebrus and set up a new administration led by Simonaitis. Reports say Simonaitis and a local commissioner sought aid from allied troops while tensions with Memel authorities rise amid unclear outcomes.
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