07 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1923
Page
1
A Leeds Stockport express collision near Lulderstiola results in six deaths and seven injuries. The crash caused a derailment and damage to both lines, with passengers trapped and transported to destinations by a special train as rescuers responded.
Brigadier General B J Leattie claims Lorday on a wing held camp unlawfully published a target letter. J L Travers for the defendant says witnesses will be called at a higher court. Bail set at 90 pounds with 50 pound surety.
In the Commons Labor MP E Shinwill pressed that Trevessa crew wages halted when the ship wrecked. Buckley said owners paid full wages on arrival. Legislation or public grant was considered with Joynson Hicks doubtful on grants. Buckley to check provisions for dependants and rescue steps.
London reports eighteen thousand dockers on strike with seven thousand more in Manchester and workers in Liverpool and Birkenhead also walking out. A Tramway Union leader warns that all transport workers may strike if the shilling per day cut from dockers is not restored.
In Sydney the coal conference between mine owners and miners failed to reach a settlement after two and a half hours of talks. Leaders reported progress but no decision, with a general strike and government action looming as possible outcomes.
Wellington reports the Auckland to Wellington Overland Express derailed near Ongarue after hitting a landslip amid heavy rains. Fourteen dead and 30 injured overall, with 12 dead and 88 injured in earlier accounts. Three carriages telescoped, engine buried, fire quickly controlled, frost worsened injuries. Moori footballers narrowly avoided seats assignment change. Fireman badly scalded. driver unhurt. no first class passengers harmed.
Empire Exhibition in Australia moves forward as Adelaide hosts officials. Wilson the Empire Exhibition Commission chair travels from Melbourne for meetings and reports progress on Australian representation. A cable from Sir Joseph Cook confirms satisfaction with building progress and housing plans. Applications open soon for commission secretary position.
The National Defence Committee of the Transport Workers' Union unanimously resolved to order striking dockers to resume work on Monday. Previously, the National Council of Port Labor Employers urged the union to uphold the national wage agreement amid colonial meat imports.
London report notes a continuing General Federal War at Trades Caiods shows membership down by 245503 and income down by CLU.GUU with the reserve fund reduced by £38000.
A waves message from General Wisdom, Administrator of the Vandale Territories in New Guinea, reports the steamer Sumatra, which ran aground, was perfectly safe after a near sinking incident. No casualties are mentioned, and details of the voyage or location are sparse.
The Times labor correspondent warns that Communists aim to exploit the dock strike to spread action to other unions. They allegedly seek widespread disruption, involving rail and transport sectors with up to about 40,000 workers on strike.
In Berlin on Thursday labor unrest grows with a wage drive from three to four percent. about 50 000 workers are ready to strike as unions push for higher pay while employers offer 900 marks a month. Cost of living surges and unrest spreads to other sectors as talks with authorities continue. Several thousand unemployed march in Essen demanding 300 000 marks in aid and immediate support funds.
Wimbledon reports an off day with several doubles results. Mile Lenglen and Ryan defeated Mia Beamish and McNair 6 1 6 2 in mixed doubles. Richarde and Mrs Mallory beat Crawley and Mia McKain 6 4 6 8 6 4. Lycett and Godfrey beat Hilliard and Sherwell 6 4 8 4.
Crystal Brook presents a week of love events starting tonight after a bustling season at Pirte. The program includes a performance titled Love Wand showcasing Hoot Sib-sor in a new act.
The Governor Sir Tom Bridges the Premier Sir Henry Barwell and rail chief Mr W A Webb returned from Central Australia after 1400 miles, saying much of the land is pastoral and good with some poorer spots. They urged railways water conservation and a direct route to aid development and cited earlier transfer agreements.
At Adelaide on Friday the Hickson mission concluded with a crowd at St Peters Cathedral gate. Stretcher bearers H Ralley and J Hodge carried a hot patient to a car when they slipped on the steps causing the left wrist of Mr Bailey to break during the crisis. A youthful supplicant from a girls college was carried out unconscious from the altar steps amid the commotion.
A letter from Magistrate G W Halcombe testifies to remarkable healings observed at Adelaide Cathedral including a man who walked after 13 years, a blind woman recovering sight, a deaf mute regaining hearing, and a Methodist minister regaining sight. The document notes other reported cures and an upcoming spiritual healing mission affecting many towns. The piece also lists expected attendees to Port Pirie event and cites continued British livestock embargo due to foot and mouth disease fears.
New York reports a potential temporary Ellis Island closure as seven nations ships bearing about 4000 new immigrants arrive. The surge comes amid stalled relief from Washington, threatening processing at the famed port. A separate item notes a bride of a doctor, honeymoon disrupted by an incident.
The Geyion Cricket Association plans to write to cricket authorities in Bombay Calcutta Madras and Rangoon asking for cooperation to arrange a visit from a Marylebone Club team to India and Ceylon.
Reports from Cologne say German occupied areas are sealed with stationary guards in view of each other and car access tightly controlled. Hostages linked to the Duisburg blast face strict prison discipline with visitors barred as martial law spreads to Ruhr towns including Mulheim Oberhausen Hamborn. French shut down Dusseldorf paper Nachriehien for a three month period.
London reports a Cologne envoy General Degoulee proclaims export bans from occupied to other areas with 2 to 10 percent duty. The measure aims to control goods during passive resistance, while Paris notes that if Germany ends passive resistance, an agreement may follow. Times adds a warning that Britain might pull troops from the Ruhr if exploitation continues.
Berlin reports after Cardinal Pacelli's visit to Dr. Cuno that a declaration condemning sabotage in the occupied territory will be issued. A Trades Union Propulation committee adopted a resolution denouncing nationalist sabotage as contrary to workers passive resistance and urged workers to counteract saboteurs.
Irish delegation in Sydney announces they wish to leave Australia of their own free will but refuse to guarantee the empire’s understanding and will not bind themselves to government conditions, signaling reluctance to surrender autonomy.
Friday the Trish Repub Hlown envoy refused to sign a F100 bond and would not attend further meetings. Australia and the Federal Government threaten deportation unless the bond is signed.
In London on Thursday Henley season kickoff sees Gollan defeat Hoover in the first heat of the Diamond Skulls as spectators celebrate the Fourth of July. Hoover, two lengths behind at 130 yards from the post, finishes gamely but loses by a quarter length. Gollan then beats American Gordon by two lengths in the second heat, leading throughout.
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