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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 01, 1924

Page

1

Wharf Fatality in Hold Aboard Esperance Bay

A laborer named Whiteford died in the hold after a lightning strike and collapse aboard the steamer Gard at Port Adelaide. The accident halted work as the crew and authorities investigated. Port Adelaide workers observed a night of mourning with a memorial breakfast.

Rae Saarteal Tyre Denier Spith Gielaid Electeie Supply Compass Iquver Port Adelaide Osher Atte Feresters Capri Cathcord Loder Viter Gard Tor Tesla Wits Esperance Bay Britain

Tornado Strikes Klexeland Ohio Injures Six Reported Fatalities

A Sunday tornado in Klexeland Ohio caused extensive damage with six people killed and MA injured. Homes and buildings collapsed as the storm plowed through the area, with property losses estimated around 20000 dollars. Rescue and recovery efforts were underway as authorities assessed the damage.

Rekitter Serine Klexeland Ohio Sunlay Wwe Cleveland Pittshing Tre Natan Aueregiete S.N Siolkur

Adelaide Police Arrest Yorke Chambers Land Agent

Law courts report John L. Shearer a Yorke Chambers land agent arrested in Auckland on Saturday. He was brought before the police in Wellington and will likely be extradited to Adelaide on charges of false pretences relating to land sales. Detective Noblet will travel to New Zealand to escort him back.

Adelaide John L. Shearer Yorke Chambers Adeliste Aucke Jal Shearer Uvrr Wellington Noblet New Zealand

Murder Charge With Drawn In Trial Scheduled

Sister Cosgrove stood for trial by Dr Ramsay and City Coroner on a murder charge but will not appear in court. The Crown informed Chief Justice Murray that no further information would be presented against him. He was the driver of a motor vehicle involved in a collision on Port Road. George Thebaty Parrott later died at the public hospital.

Adelaide Cosgrove Ramsay With Murray George Port Road Parrott Marvey Australia Gallipell Bute Sumlay Kendrew Harvey Trarvey Snowy Igus Dimaser Hert

Remanded to Adelaide man charged with theft case

Oral Neill’s exploits of Nojo a few weeks have been much talked about in this district. He was brought before the Police Court again on Monday charged with obtaining £55 from Marles Edward Nettle of Lo Lhe original pare reward to the detective Melhnish.

Hrouren Oral Neill

Sydney Court Reverses Conviction in Death Sentence

The Hull Court of Criminal Appeal sets aside a murder conviction and imposes a new sentence of death as the case details unfold. The proceedings reference Stuigson for the defense and the appeal documents list Chit and Hedy Uriel Simpson among those involved.

Sydney Hull

Mr Day's Death At Mutiny Meeting Report

A partial report recalls Mr Day's death during a Bombay service and notes a meeting of Mutiny Court and statements linking the incident to Gandhi’s influence. The article mentions authorities and political murders as context, with names and responses recorded in a fragmentary fashion.

Bombay Stunay Judi Suvionalot Serajens Gopinath Saha Tne Ee Mutiny Vichy Mr. Gandhi Salis Sawamayian Joe Sergei Shah

Bute tragedy and motive puzzle in fatal smash

In Bute a man Harvey killed his wife and baby in a tragedy met with deep grief. Jealousy is blamed, but police and friends offer various views. Harvey wounded, hospital care continued as funeral scenes marked the graves. In New South Wales a separate fatal crash near Parramatta left Ernest Prosser dead and Ivy McDowell injured as a lorry blocked a river embankment.

Adelatve Herman Edward Marve Iummnat Mel Harvey Wil Hla Fox Bute Walihan Hepital Harvey Dullet Sydney Parramatta Ernest F. Prosser Mosman Ivy McDowell Darlinghurst Arthur Woods Woods E. Figgis

Boys for England Party Expands From Adelaide

In Adelaide Mr J Simons founder and director of the Young Australia League and Mr E R Marle secretary announce vacancies for ten South Australian boys aged 14 to 17 to join a 100 strong party bound for Europe. The tour from November 29 includes Great Britain France Switzerland Italy Rome and Australian cemeteries visit. The total cost including fares and uniform is £196 per boy with expenses paid by each participant.

Adelaide J. Simons Ut the Young Australia League E.R. Marle Europe Awe Simons Tekmorrow Moreton Bay Great Britain France Switzerland Maly Rome

Adelaide Manila Dealing Quiet at Whalesalt Market

Commercial note reports a quiet morning at the markets with scarce mowers and exhausted beans. Apples and mandarins show limited supply, while prices and cases vary. brief, garbled entries mention Renmark and other produce like oranges and peppers.

Adelaide Manila Trott Tly

Soft goods firm gives up

Ambiguous fragments describe a soft goods firm and a figure named Maurer, with unclear references to individuals Senile WA and George Street. The text appears garbled, offering no coherent events, dates, places, or outcomes to summarize beyond a general business surrender.

George Street Squins

Heating innovation for railways praised by official

Adelaide reports Mr W A Webby, chief railway commissioner, highlighted new electrical heaters for trains. He noted the old foot warmers are inefficient, and the electric system offers individual compartment control raising carriage temperature up by seven degrees. Several country trains already equipped.

Adelaide Mumlas Hus W. A. Webby

Williamstown Dockyard Sold to Melbourne Harbor Trust

Melbourne reports final agreement reached for sale of Williamstown stock to the Melbourne Harbor Trust by the Commonwealth at a price of £150.04. Includes government confirmation of finality and transfer details.

Melbourne Melbourne Harbor Trust Commonwealth Williamstown

Victoria election results in doubt and Cabinet decision

Victorian elections leave the result uncertain with Labor Nationalists and Farmers Union likely in the new House. Seats in doubt include Mornington Warrnambool Upper Goulburn Dalhousie and Gippsland West. Some predict a Labor government with Country Party support while others foresee a coalition between anti Labor camps. The State Cabinet meets tomorrow to decide. Premier Sir Alexander Peacock remains reticent pending final results and cabinet consultation. He must face the House as Premier to secure Supply.

Mornington Warrnambool Goulburn Dalhousie Gippsland West Country Party Labor Alexander Peacock

Senate debate on new division of Victorian Senate districts

Melbourne Mondas Cham ber Agriculture representative urged Senator Pearce to adopt three intrastate divisions for the Senate election. Pearce argued the Senate represents the states, not political factions, and advised referring the matter to the Cabinet.

Melbourne Mondas Chamber Agriculture Pearce Senate Victoria Pearen

Kyogle Case Intercepted Stores at Fremantle Pickets

Intercepting vehicles carrying stores for the steamer Kyogle, Fremantle pickets persuaded drivers not to deliver to the vessel. If no stores are admitted today, the position will be serious.

Fremantle Kyogle

Rescued from the Surf at Bondi in Courageous Feat

Sydney reports a Melbourne man Frank Fritsch and a companion entering Bondi surf when a dangerous undertow swept Fritsch 600 yards offshore. Lifesaver William Clarke sprinted a quarter mile, launched a lifeboat, swam to Fritsch, and brought him to shore despite immersion and fatigue.

Sydney Viitor Melbourne Frank ‘Trisch Bondi

England Traits and the Vision of Baldwin’s England

An analysis of Baldwin’s portrayal of English character during crisis, highlighting the ideal of the steadfast Englishman. The piece cites a festival dinner at The Times and reflects on sensory motifs like the hammer on the anvil and wood smoke to define national identity and heritage.

Britain and Soviet Deadlock Reached Over Debt Talks

The Daily Telegraph reports a complete deadlock in Soviet negotiations. A plenary meeting has been deferred for weeks as Britain and Ponsonby demand no break until the last extremity. Talks moved to the city as bankers seek a formula for debt recognition with a high interest offer and a demand that debts be reduced to ten percent of their original value.

Daily Telegraph Ramsay MacDonald Arthur Ponsonby

Portugese Palace Ransacked in Lisbon Scandal

London based Paris correspondent reports Villa Viçosa the royal summer residence of ex King Manuel was looted by burglars. Loot valued at about £1,500,000 included silver service tapestries gold vases and master paintings. King Carlos was there when he signed a decree deporting Republican leaders and later stated he felt his death warrant. Two days later the King and his eldest son were murdered in Lisbon.

Reuter London Paris Daily Chronicle Lisbon Villa Vicosa Portugal Manuel Carlos Republican Movement

Fire on Otaki steamer aboard cargo hold

A Reuters dispatch from London reports the steamer Otaki arrived with a fire in the fourth hold of its cargo. The blaze was under control by the time the Neasel sailed for London today.

Reuter London Andy L. Palmas Otaki Rowlington

Port Lyttelton Dispute Mediator Named in Sydney

Minister for Customs Munday Mi Pratten agreed to act as mediator in the Port Lyttelton dispute. Hopes for a settlement are now entertained as talks proceed in Sydney.

Sydney Munday Mi. Pratten Port Lyttelton

Irish Rebels Reported Free State Seeks Release

London dispatches indicate Dublin signals the Irish Free State government may be pressuring to release De Valera Art O'Brien and additional rebels at an early opportunity, hinting at a political opening.

Reuter London Dublin Irish Free State de Valera Art O'Brien

Highbury Smash Case Finalised in Adelaide Court

The Attorney General filed a certificate refusing to lay information in the case of George William Player. Crown Prosecutor Eric Milhouse spoke to Chief Justice Sir George Murray in the Criminal Court. Player was committed for trial on manslaughter charges connected to the Highbury Road motor crash of May 27 that killed Albert Crendennin and Annie Thompson.

Adelaide George William Player Eric Milhouse George Murray Criminal Player Ramsay Smith Highbury Road Albert Crendennin Annie Thompson

Morse Case Likely Cabinet Review of Death Sentence

A government petition presented last week may be considered by the Cabinet this afternoon with a recommendation sent to the Executive Council on Wednesday regarding the death sentence of Hori G. Morse. The meeting of the Executive Council is not expected to be special.

Adelaide Executive Council Hori G. A. Morse

ONE STEP HIGHER SEEK FEDERAL HONORS

Brisbane Monday Litvee members of the Queenslant arliament have nominated for the Labor plebiscite in connection with the next Federal elections. For Heriver Mr. Theodore Premier will be opposed by Mr. M Ferricks, the present Labor member for South Jane. Who at one time Was a Queensland Labor Senator. Another State parliamentarian seeking Federal honors is Mr. George Carter member for Port Curtis. Altogether 37 prospective candidates have offered themselves for three Senate seats including Mrs. Huxham wife of Queensland Minister of Education.

Brisbane Queenslantarliament Heriver Theodore M. Ferricks South Jane Port Curtis Senate Huxham Queensland

Fires consume shops and billiard room in Narromine

A Narromine report states five shops and a billiard room with contents were gutted by fire early this morning. Most shops were insured. This is the third fire in six months. A separate 2 am blaze on the South Coast destroyed the Steam Packet Hotel, guests losing much money but escaping in the night.

Sydney Narromine Neillgen Steam Packet Hotel

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