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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1926
Page
1
Melbourne reports quote Sir Thomas Graagew disputing sensational claims of rich gold finds in Morobe district New Guinea. He says inquiries show no support for the exaggerated statements and that the more payable ground lies at Bait Creek with new prospectors facing high costs.
Special to The Recorder London Wednesday William Ewart Gladstone described by Captain Peter Wright as pursuing women. Viscount Gladstone had Wright expelled from the Bath Club. Wright sued for wrongful expulsion and a verdict in his favor was returned. Court attendance included notable political figures amid cross examination of Sir John Simon. Wright claimed Gladstone and others sought to pursue women, a claim linked to reputational harm. Damages were left to a jury. case adjourned.
Sydney speech asserts certain interests seek to misuse the Workers Compensation Act to raise prices. Lang promises rigorous scrutiny of any increases and warns that deliberate propping of the Act will not be tolerated. government would act if needed.
The funeral of the two victims of the motor accident at Aldinga on Tuesday night took place today. The remains of Mr M J Daly were conveyed from his late home at Plympton to the West Terrace Cemetery. The annual expenditure on funerals in England and Wales likely totals Leeds 6,000,000 pounds.
The House of Representatives discussed the petrol tax while the Prime Minister and Treasurer faced questions on Crown leasehold payments. The Budget faced critique over revenue plans and lack of detail, with opposition leaders condemning taxation levels, per capita concerns, and road proposals. The Senate advanced the Migration Bill's second reading in committee.
In Victoria Malbourne on Thursday the Premier Mr Allan moved a protest against abolishing per capita payments. He claimed states are entitled to a share of Customs revenue. A motion passed requiring any financial scheme to provide for an annual payment of 25 per head to the states.
Thursday AML meetings of the Federal Parliamentary parties saw sharp opposition to the government extra duties on petrol, minor charges, and Lyres. Strong members challenged the finance measures as excessive and poorly justified, prompting debate among opposing groups.
Mr Bruce forecasts an official announcement this week confirming the King has approved a visit by the Duke of York to Australia near Yar. A rat way was found on a furnace with Elmham Norfolk, hanging by six from a bramble near Nead in a ditch where Lurmbly was growing.
The Pirie Hospital Board met to discuss a proposed tennis court between the hospital and the laboratory, with debate over one or two courts, use by staff and nurses, and plans to level the ground and install a motor mower. The visiting committee was tasked to report on leveling and procurement while a prior Samaritan Fund project was noted as successful. A Royal Air Force cricket team visited Eastchurch, playing matches against the station team.
Australia’s Bardsley struck 155 and added 50 as the 6000 crowd at Aigburth watched a rain-affected day turn into a batsman’s paradise. McDonald and Tyldesley led a strong home attack while Andrews added a late 95 as the visitors posted 468.
The Evening News reports England avoided defeat after a controversial follow on decision. Bardsley is said to have erred by not applying a heavy roller, England batted for 10 to 20 minutes and survived as the wicket stayed fair, a garden roller smoothing the surface and stalling England's collapse.
Tate says he is unsure if he has been officially invited to coach New Zealand next winter but expects word soon. He does not want to disappoint Brentford Football Club, where he currently plays.
United Service record shows a high scoring session in the Gentlemen versus Players match. Players total reached 440 with Hobbs on 463 and Sutcliffe on 407, EB and Tyl dealey listed as dismissed.
London reports Edward Leyland, Leeds groundsman, has resigned after an inquiry into the Test wicket. Official explanation cites his refusal to stay late at night to tend the ground as the reason for stepping down.
The fourth and final session in Adelaide opened with the Governor's address summarizing government activities. Bills to abolish the Legislative Council, reorganize industrial arbitration, consolidate criminal law, and ratify agreements with the Commonwealth on repatriation and public hospitals were anticipated.
The House discussed a £900000 provision for salaries in the ravn service and a proposed inquiry into market conditions for prisoners and probation. Mr Butler questioned government influence on the commission’s scope, claiming alterations limited its reach. The government denied wrongdoing, noting the motion was returned for lawful revisions to limit scope while preserving references.
A discussion outlines payments to English and Australian cricketers, tour expenses, and profits from the 1880s era. It notes English professionals in Australia earning about 2400 pounds plus travel and per-week allowances, with Australians receiving substantial returns. The piece mentions attendance, gate takings, and the Ashes context, alongside broader references to tours, matches, and related financials.
An unconfirmed report from Australia claims New South Wales Premier J T Lang suspended all migration including the Dreadnought project amid rising unemployment. Victoria settlement efforts pause as inquiries begin into complaints with committees offering limited comment and potential temporary halt, while overseas postures advise against women migration to Western Australia. A separate note recalls a remarkable Kennington Oval match loss by Studd and A P Bucas and lists affectionate remembrances.
Special to The Recorder reports Kawachi at Bandar Abbas with Mir Alan Cobram arriving at nine o'clock this morning Greenwich time. The dispatch notes the punctual arrival and identifies the port as Bandar Abbas on the voyage.
On the steamer Age at Barrier Wharf late last night Joseph McDermott second cook was arrested for allegedly assaulting second steward Lethbridge after an evening theatre outing. The assault left Lethbridge with head wounds and bandaged injuries. chief cook and police involvement followed as McDermott was detained.
United Service report from New York states Linton Wells and Edward Evans completed a round the world journey, setting a record with a total 18,000 miles in 281 days 4 hours 36 minutes. They traveled about 6300 miles by plane, 8000 by ocean liners, and nearly 10,000 by train and motor car.
Brisbane artist Miss Caroline Barker prize winner at the annual Arts School show to exhibit a picture at the Paris Salon marking a notable achievement in Australian painting recognition abroad.
In Calcutta Burrabaza a fresh wave of windu moslem riots erupted this morning. Forty six participants were injured and sent to hospital after two hours of fighting. Special to The Recorder. In Pabna the riot situation is under control after five hundred arrests for fooling during communal riots.
Following an extremely dry spell in British Columbia, forests are swept by bush fires. A car accident at Banff last night claimed the lives of two women and two children when a motor car was trapped between burning timbers.
In Rockhampton on Thursday a Burwah crewman reports a large coral piece entering the bottom of the steamer Cooma, a 1100 ton ship carrying cargo valued at £50,000. He says blasting the coral and using a rope around the vessel could free her, warning the hull may split if tied too tightly.
A house view argues for establishing a Commonwealth laboratory at Broken Mill to investigate, prevent, and cure industrial diseases and to address the severe life and suffering caused by such illnesses. The piece emphasizes the need for research facilities and protective measures.
Melbourne reports three men, William Flynn and Peter Wiltshire both firemen, and Hector McLeod a seaman, were badly burned when the Kooringa caught fire off Cape Gehawk. The ship was thought not to sink, but to drift and threaten shipping in the strait.
Los Angeles reports say Kenneth Ormiston, key radio operator for Angulas McPherson, has eluded dozens of California detectives for ten days. Grand jury hearings may adjourn indefinitely as investigators chase possible telegraph fakes regarding the missing evangelist. Mrs Kennedy received a telegram her mother believes Ormiston sent, and Harry Peterson testified he saw Mrs McPherson on a beach in a green bathing suit an hour after the disappearance. The inquiry, tied to a possible kidnapping, continues amid conflicting testimony and wartime shipbuilding notes.
A Quakers deputation to the Miners Executive offers help to secure justice for striking workers. The exchange notes Mr Baldwin and Britain’s stance, while owners demand clear action and control of turning industry. Mr Turner, deputy chairman for Markham Company, disputes Mr Cook’s past claims about an alleged offer from the late Mr Markham.
In Smyrna thirteen accused conspirators were executed for the attempt on Mustapha Kemal Pasha. Bodies were left hanging for a time outside the hotel linked to their plot. A large man named Byehteh Shuori initially broke the rope before a second rope completed the execution.
In August reports indicate Rose plans to race Nurmi in Australia with training and travel details outlined. The note mentions a potential meet at a sports event in August, signaling a hoped return and public interest in the matchup.
James Floranca was arrested at Port Adelaide on his arrival as the Broken Hill case unfolds. London tube railways plan to invest up to £1,000,000 for construction and expansion amid a broader £800,000 to £1,000,000 project scope.
The report by Registrar A Korff to Parliament notes births fell to 413 below the 14 year mean, with 134 plural births and 297 illegitimate births. Comparison across states shows Tasmania 1024 for the year and New South Wales 24.06, Queensland 23.09, Victoria 22.04, New Zealand 1.57, and Western Australia 23.24. The deaths exceeded births by 843.
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