23 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1923
Page
1
In Lausanne the Russian foreign minister responds to the Allied Conference mission, agreeing to sign the Straits Covenant within weeks. The reply remains controversial, deferring most questions to the settlement, but accepts the principle as key.
London report says four French scientists at an international congress studied insulin treatment of diabetes. They tested 104 cases, mostly severe, and found results comparable with Pasteur's earlier discoveries. Banting and the Gandadian are cited in connection with the insulin work.
The Australian team faced regional squads in an exhibition session in Honolulu as prep for the Davis Cup. Reports note strong form from Davis Cup players, with attention on the English ladies and potential arrivals for upcoming European competition. Names mentioned include W M Johnston and Be P Norton amid proceedings in Orange and Honolulu.
Lieutenant Miller arrived to arrange an experimental flying boat service between Port Lincoln and Adelaide via Yorke Peninsula. The route would cut travel time from 48 hours to 25 minutes and from 4 days to under an hour. Two boats are planned to arrive in Adelaide next Monday and the second within four furlongs of time, with establishment expected in about a week.
London, Saturday. The draft reply of the British Government to the Goring Note has been completed and will probably reach the Prime Minister tomorrow. It will also be sent to Brussels, Rome, Tokyo, and Washington as soon as possible.
A motor car driven by Wilfred Milne crashed on a road near Lugedy, killing two occupants including Milne’s mother and a passenger. Milne sustained chest injuries and bruises but survived. The other deceased were identified as Mrs Muller’s son and a companion.
In London the Japanese Naval Attache Rear Admiral Tamaki Tow says Britain's plan to reinforce Singapore is strategically sound and essential for peace. He asks why Japan should fear the base, noting Singapore's distance from Japan is comparable to Gibraltar from Washington. He argues Australia should not misread the move as a threat.
A Times Paris correspondent notes rising optimism over potential peace talks between Britain and France. Negotiations may extend into autumn with a calmer tone after M. Poincare's recent speech. The correspondent believes a conciliatory spirit is developing and major conference could follow a viable settlement.
In Adelaide the final session of the State Parliament opens Thursday as parties maneuver before next year’s elections. The Labor Party gains from Barwell government’s earlier arbitration clash, while Liberal members doubt Barwell’s tact. Rumors say a no confidence bid may be aimed at strengthening, not defeating, Barwell, with Labor wary of impulsive leadership and Liberal-Country talks aiming to curb Labor’s power.
The German mark continued to weaken against the dollar in New York trading on Friday as earlier parity concerns resurfaced. Market observers noted volatility with exchange rates fluctuating around historically weak levels and traders awaiting further policy guidance.
Reports from the Panama region circulate of a landslide near the canal causing a halt in transits. Two steamers were observed unsure of their status as crews seek instructions. The incident follows weather delays and ongoing canal operations.
A Paris correspondent reports a serious French effort to propose a new reparations plan tied to wartime debts. The scheme would seek Germany payments only for reconstruction of devastated areas, with France’s share around twenty quintillion salt marks and a 1 to 2 percent yearly payment over 10 to 14 years, then a review of the financial situation and broader debt adjustment. Britain, France, and Germany might agree to such a scheme.
Admiral Sir Percy Scott replies to critics on the Singapore proposal and vents sharp views on Japan. He argues Britain cannot send a far eastern fleet under Washington limits and warns Japan is building up a formidable aviation and naval force across its possessions. He suggests Singapore be defended by air power including aircraft and air bases.
Metropolitan Gas Company agrees to reduce the price of gas from 8/6 to 7/6 per thousand cubic feet due to strong public protests. A further fuel price cut is promised when costs permit.
A grand Children’s Ball is planned at the Institute Mall on Friday night with Arrammieuls on display and a large turnout of Pirie children and parents. Mrs F P dlunkins leads a strong committee of ladies ensuring full arrangements with many volunteers and a feature Buttery dance by Rome Stevens. Over 200 children expected in fancy dress, with colourfully decorated halls and a rallying slogan Every Child Happy.
A London article cites witnesses before a women’s committee on domestic service shortages. They cite status, respectability, loneliness, and class bias as reasons girls avoid becoming servants. Observations include perceptions of “naughty girls,” pressure from family standards, and the social stigma attached to service work.
In Melbourne on Sunday the Victorian Waterloo Cup concluded after tense semi finals Vanity Verse and Unie advanced with Vanity Verse favored. Vanity Verse injured a hip during the final turn allowing Unie to win the cup, a setback for the former champion who won last season.
A Paris news story notes German troops rescued two French soldiers amid confusion on the frontier. The veterans, previously reported dead, were saved after being separated from their unit near Maine. High French officers later thanked the Germans for the rescue.
Reports from Rock Springs Wyoming and Washington Friday indicate Lieutenant Maughan’s second bid to fly New York to San Francisco failed due to engine trouble after 4 925 miles. The U S air service later announced the across the continent attempt is abandoned for a year. In Dayton Ohio W G Gerhardt rose inches to prove human flight feasibility with a power aeroplane.
Readers of Thy Bever fier who do not make regular delivery by 7 30 each morning are invited to meet with the manager for resolution in relation dollars.
The Commonwealth Government calls for a loan to cover the unconverted balance of the Seventh War Loan due September 15. The rising Commonwealth Bond values in the market reflect strong investor confidence and the security backing each Bond. Australia’s war loan program has raised hundreds of millions, signaling a favorable position versus other nations in postwar finance.
Maurice Creem a 43 year old resident of Torrensville accidentally shot himself in the abdomen while playing football on Saturday. The incident occurred after he carried a loaded revolver in his pocket.
The eighteenth triennial convention of the Imperial Grand Orange Council met in Winnipeg. President Goss of Glasgow urged a demand for the immediate recall of Count de Sails the British envoy to the Vatican and stated Orangemen worldwide were incensed by the King and Queen's Vatican visit.
In London on Saturday Earl Haig laid a wreath at the cenotaph on behalf of the British Empire Service League in memory of fallen comrades. Delegates to the conference gathered near Whitehall and marched with guards to the cenotaph, bearing a wreath listing the empire’s represented darts.
Reuters reports the Liverpool, Manchester, and Smithfield dock workers resuming work after a strike disruption. Melbourne notes ongoing trouble with the Lascar crew of the area mer City of Batavia, with eight Lascars deserting the vessel today.
Osford and Cambridge defeated American Yale Harvard combined teams by 64 to 54 at Wembley. Cambridge's Abrahams starred winning 100 yards in 10. bees and 220 yards in 21 2-5, plus long jump of 23 feet 2 inches. Rhodes scholar Hulu fell short in 220 yards hurdles by inches.
London reports the annual Gentlemen versus Players match at Lord's ending in a draw. Gentlemen declared at 445 for 9. Players were 119 not out on first day and 190 all out second innings with Hearne 7% not out and Surolitte not out.
Boxing notes report Mendies defeats Gordon by knockout in six rounds in Sydney. Watson outpoints Hill in Brisbane while Unwin outpoints Pascoe, both matches go twenty. Pancho Villa beats Abe Frieman in Boston. Genevo knocks out Bobby Gershans in New York in the lighter division.
James Paddow held the world sculling title on the Richmond River at Woodburn defeating Davey Hadfield of New Zealand by about 36 lengths to win the £1000 purse in 49 minutes 49 seconds before about 15000 spectators. Major Goodsell of Sydney beat Archie Sharpe of New Zealand by a half length after a close race for £100 a side. The three heats finished in 9 minutes 4 seconds.
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