03 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1923
Page
1
Aboard the steamer Berengaria en route from New York to Southampton a Daily Mail correspondent reports passengers largely ignore prohibition once ashore. Champagne and wine flow at luncheon, cocktails precede meals, and liquor stores aboard are nearly emptied as crew note requests for whiskey and other spirits.
The funeral of Jaugh Cullin was held Saturday in Peterborough with a large attendance. The football team led the procession and mourners wore mourning attire as Father Tiyan conducted the service.
The report notes a Prime Minister Brute entering a contract amid a Melbourne event. Details are fragmented, with unclear dates and multiple garbled phrases. The main fact is a formal agreement linked to Melbourne and the Prime Minister, but specifics remain unreadable.
Faris reports that M Poincare has sent instructions to resumption talks, signaling discussions may begin Monday. France seeks two points: proof of desire to end passive resistance before Germany joins talks, and that German debt payments progress before evacuation proceeds.
London reports the Brith Nation Opera Season featuring Madame Melba was the most financially successful to date, with coverage of the season’s enormous expenses.
A large gathering outside St Peter's Cathedral waited as Hickson mission opened with Mr. Wickeon presiding. Clergy and Bishop Thomas led prayers for urgent cases, delivering a solemn blessing to patients and workers. Worshipers showed hopeful restraint, emphasizing faith over sensational cures.
Pirie Town Council held a long session on local grants and public works. Notable items included waterworks at Solomontown, a water trough at Telowie Beach, and a proposed Cresco fertilizer works affecting Park Lands. school grounds improvements and recreation facilities were also debated.
Caracas dispatch reports General Juan Gomez, Venezuela's vice president, assassinated in a sensational incident aboard a Rouler service. Details remain scarce as officials confirm the death amid political upheaval and ongoing investigations.
A Times letter from Professor Flin erg Pennie notes winter digs by the Sirilish School of Archaeology in Egypt at Quedikebir reveal objects spanning from prehistoric through the eleventh dynasty. The work is said to illuminate links across sixth to eleventh dynasties and advance historic understanding. In Moscow, Archbishop Antonine, chief opponent of Archbishop Tikhon, was unveiled by the Supreme Council of the New Chuehtay.
The Times reports the Australian Debt Redemption Bill was well received in London. Prime Minister Bruce says the newspaper has taken steps that will further enhance the Commonwealth's credit and standing in world markets.
Wellington reports Prime Minister Massey defending the government in a no confidence debate. He notes ten year pension spending totaling £17,174,000 and urges Parliament to expedite business. He plans to introduce the Budget next Tuesday and may leave in September for the Imperial Conference if required.
Spectators at an air pageant near Brussels watched an eight man fall from a machine in bright noon heat. The body landed in the woods of the Sambre Valley and was unrecognisable, later identified by clothing as Corporal Dabois. The pilot did not know the accident occurred as he landed.
At the Abbatoirs cattle market 1824 head were drawn with general quality disappointing. A standout lot was a pen of 44 bullocks sold on behalf of Jot Gollins and Sona of Collinsville, Hallett. Prices and wagers varied, with demand uneven and overall beef values lower than last week.
In Perth squad selections Bates and Riley replace Aish ardson and Daley who cannot travel Parley and Lee are reserves White named captain Barnan rigs captain The matchup features Victoria as the likely opponent with Ure League form in focus
Adelaide reports quarter ended June 30 revenue at 29,912,074 bringing yearly total to about 28,429,322, up 657,570 from last year and 417,300 over the Treasurer's estimate. Sydney notes state revenue for the fiscal year end at 36,478,208, rising 35,901 from the prior year.
Aboard the Trevessa a reef disaster prompted Seacor Secunder sightings as Captain Foster and crew faced a perilous voyage. Gretty and two fishermen bailed to warn the Trevessa crew while a rescue boat rushed to aid Captain Foster. Twenty three days at sea ended with survivors departing aboard a warship from Colombo bound for Maurith amid a thanksgiving service.
In Adelaide the Torrens overflowed from the hills causing major flooding. Heavy water volumes forced the tram line between Henley and the city to suspend service later in the afternoon.
More than twenty proposals were received for the Victorian National War Memorial in Melbourne. Assessors will take several days to select a winning design with a budget not exceeding £250,000. Debate covered leasing and park land issues, council reorganization, and a public meeting to discuss a deputation to the New States move.
In Ade lade Police Court before Mir Haslam SM the unhappy marriage of a young wife was described. She said she was seven and her husband twenty one. They had been married months and their child was in hospital. The accused Joseph Markham Lynch did not appear. Mrs Lynch testified he assaulted her at home biting her and choking her after accusing her of misconduct with other men. She had separated but was forced to return. Lynch was sentenced to two months imprisonment. a prior cruelty sentence of three months weighed against him.
At the Adelaide Police Court on Monday Sydney Price was fined £8 and Alexander Slyles £5 10s for being on a racecourse for unlawful betting. Charles Moore admitted a technical offense at the Brecknock Hotel with a £10 10s penalty. Christopher Ferguson, watching the Morphettville steeplechase, admitted shouting a bet but claimed no intent to bet. he was admonished by Mr Sabine, S.M, and discharged.
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