15 Mar 1926
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1926
Page
1
Chaos looms as Germany seeks entry to the League of Nations Council. Luther and Stresemann grow impatient amid indecision and intrigue. A deciding vote on Germany’s entry was proposed for Tuesday amid debates and diplomatic tensions in London and Geneva.
Reuters reports London insiders see serious odds on Germany's admission to the League. Sir Austen Chamberlain pursues mediation as fresh instructions from M Franco may soften Germany stance. Special Assembly delegates grow restive as perceived intrigue within the Council stalls proceedings.
In London on Saturday Sir Austen Ka erlaim hosted a long line of visitors including international figures from Hungary, Japan, Yugoslavia and Germany. A tense moment occurred when a journalist contingent waited as De Guther from Germany collapsed, prompting Ka erlaim and Lord Geel to depart with haste to see M. Briand.
In London a Times reporter notes Soviet officials dismiss Geneva events, but Warsaw is warned that a pro eastward tilt conflicts with Polish aims for a League Council seat. Moscow urges Poland to drop hopes for special influence and says its Berlin envoy will spur anti League sentiment.
British and Australian press denounce the peace policy and the League of Nations. Commentators accuse Baldwin and Lovarnea of failing to prevent German intrigue, calling for Lovarnea’s spirit to be upheld before Poland Spain and Portugal threats. Public opinion in Berlin grows disgust at the episode and pre war alignments reappear in darker forms.
London papers yesterday viewed the position as hopeless while the Australian Press Association noted a late push for solutions. The council plans to meet Tuesday to consider Germany followed by a debate on creating a permanent war for Germany. United States comments are mixed as Geneva talks stall after Germany and Sweden rejection.
A dramatic pursuit near a North Shore suburb culminated when police shot the suspect dead after he twice evaded capture. An officer’s actions and the ensuing confrontation are described, with details on where the chase occurred and the sequence leading to the fatal shot.
An accident occurred on Terrace near Broadway involving a trap carrying M A Malthe and family. A horse and cart toppled after a collision with a motor car at the Terrace intersection, injuring Mrs Mathes and her baby, with others shaken but less harmed.
Mr B J Knight, a respected old Port Pirie resident and former businessman, died at about 60 years of age in Adelaide after a long career. He was among the district’s pioneer figures, served as one of South Australia’s oldest justices, and was active in public life at Gladstone and Port Pirie. His burial took place yesterday at North Howl Cemetery.
A dispatch from the Imperial Government reports the proposal that future State Governors be Australian citizens has been rejected. The secretary notes the constitution restricts such appointments to Australian citizens named by respective State Governments, with views leaning against rapid changes or broad reversals.
The article reports Mr. J Kelley discussing tubercular treatment claims by Spabliner Serum as presented by Lin SpihiFinger. Local figures express cautious interest, urging expert validation and potential public prominence for the therapy amid ongoing questions about its efficacy.
The Australian eleven faced Western Australia in a hard fought match with standout bowling from Grimmett and Richardson. Western Australia contributed modest scores though their innings yielded several overs and notable dismissals.
Reported at Broken Hill a water crisis arose when a 60,000 gallon tank failed to fill from the river, hampering pumping and delaying water delivery. A 3,000 gallon travelling tank was prepared for rapid use, with pumps installed upriver to extend the water reach. The sinking train near Menindie carried 1,400 to 1,500 sheep to escape starvation as rains arrived, aiding relief efforts.
Melbourne report details Mrs. Van der Dave’s courageous act during a deadly blaze in Willung Heat Howedate. She pulled her husband and children to safety as flames trapped residents, while the house burned, leaving survivors and an unresolved financial loss. Authorities and family members express distress and fatigue over the incident.
A report reflects M Briaud proposing a temporary League seal for Poland to avert peril to the League. Prime Minister Merude warns that any action risking the League could be disastrous, though he and allies show caution amid complex circumstances.
The Calumidee crew completed the full course on the Thames amid difficult conditions. The trial night also tested the crews with stiff headwinds and strong currents. Their pull was measured at seven seconds, with about 30 seconds to spare before finish.
The Iron Prince steamer carrying relief rolling stock for Broken Hill’s water shortage is held up in Sydney due to crew dissatisfaction with meals. Attempts to resolve the dispute on Saturday failed, delaying departure to Port Pirie and leaving water trains and loading at the Sydney end in limbo as relief workers and officials seek a prompt settlement.
A report notes rising concern over Landon being neutered and connected to a potential trip to Australia. Clement Gibson, described by Armstrong and Colling as the most dangerous bowler they freed in 1931, announces he is retiring from Argentina but will be available for Sussex all season. Filsin doubts the news, but says Gibson could be a great asset if he finds form.
James Stevens faced charges after an incident on North Terrace at dusk. The defendant allegedly insulted Mrs. Pellierick, with witnesses recounting a confrontation near a nurse's school. In a separate case, Edward Bradduck collided with a pedestrian on George Street, causing serious injuries. Bradduck’s car and a motorbike were severely damaged and Bradduck was treated at Adelaide Hospital.
The Treasury warns that the Commonwealth Loan closes at the end of business Friday March 14 and will not reopen. Secretary Mrs JH Colling notes large investment demand and urges subscribers to act before the deadline to lock in funds, with previous issues maturing and substantial amounts still held in reserve or awaiting investment.
Unemployed miners from the district are reported in a fragmented notice. The brief mentions named individuals Saterday snrs Morsington and Davidson and notes meners for ure district.
A fire yesterday at the residence of Mr Mistie Tewell in Myhfeld, Glen Osmul caused significant damage to part of the house including the kitchen and dairy. The loss was about a hundred pounds and not covered by insurance.
Adelaide officials outline a 50 percent reduction on ordinary transport rates for livestock moved from drought zones, with a minimum of one truck. Applications must be filed with the Adelaide livestock agent or at the originating railway station, sworn before a justice or magistrate. Additional concessions cover pollard, bran, fodder, oats, molasses, straw, and other supplies carried at the same reduced rate under South Australian Railways rules.
A Cheltenham racegoer Meg Keith Bowman from the city collided with a furniture-laden motor lorry driven by Barold Burdett on Park Road between Woodgifle and Kilkenny. The car struck a telegraph pole, one wheel came off, furniture spilled, and the front of the car was badly damaged. An onlooker attempted a rescue but failed. No one was seriously hurt.
At Port Adelaide Police Court two men faced charges over unlawfully possessing a bottle of wine found on the steamer Kuroula. Talp Joseph Conlon pleaded not guilty, but a bottle of wine was seized and witnesses described a theft linked to the accused and another man. A police constable testified about the incident on Quay No 2, with the bottle dropped during the attempt to flee, and the case included a reference to a Margaret Dorman, aged 86, who reportedly was involved in a separate matter with the Parramatta River noted.
Sydney report details four laborers hurt when a scaffold collapsed near the Oster steamer at Woolloomooloo Bay. Thomas Love sustained severe injuries and shock after a 13 foot fall into a punt. Edward Brown-Wield, Albert Jenslay, and Charles Hobbs suffered abrasions and contusions with varying leg injuries.
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