16 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
1
A broad industrial dispute triggers a strike and lockout affecting English engineers across multiple sectors. The movement appears coordinated with unions pressuring for wage and working condition concessions, while employers seek to limit disruptions and maintain production.
A fragment reports that certain Turkish posts or areas are mentioned in a Ministry of Finance document in Cyisanlinople. The readable text is limited and lacks clear dates or figures. Further details are not available in the accessible portion.
London reports a trial in which Peel is accused of fraud in a case tied to a woman’s responsibility for her husband's actions. Judge Dannog directs acquittal for the defendant and imposes 42 months imprisonment on Peel, noting evolving views on wife responsibility in crime.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Romania entering a Davis Cup challenge with Davis Cup ties. The incomplete text mentions challengers and a possible tie, but key details such as dates, players, and outcomes are missing.
Renisbane resident J Browne says heavy taxation low prices and high wages left him poor though once well off with 450 value. He advises cattle men to exit the basing as many are filing calves to dodge taxes.
Reports from Johannesburg describe rebels and police clashing in Fordsburg with shelling, tank movements, and crowds watching as field and machine guns fire. Witnesses say lines blured between combatants and civilians amid heavy smoke and artillery.
Fragmented dispatch reports ongoing sniping in central Jolan Hebure and northern zones while rebels advance in surrounding sectors. Government arrests occur in Fordsburg as leaflets dropped from a plane fail to deter civilian support. General Brits presses forward in the east amid warnings of renewed clashes near Golonel Nosery’s stronghold and widening hostilities.
The New York World cites a London cable claiming Soviet finance supported a revolt in Sith Asia, noting the rebel financing involved many features and that Soviet aid was required.
Fragmentary OCR describes troops occupying a town name resembling FondsauRG or Jowannesburg with fighting near Fordshure and Crown forces. Text is garbled, mentioning armed presence and casualties or losses while noting some heirs or civilians.
The Sydney seamen dispute arises as Mr Haveloe Wilson loses recognition by the union. The workers vow to take notice of Wilkin’s remarks on the Australian airtime union and the treatment of Irish sailors.
A snippet discusses upgrading roads from horse-drawn to engineered standards. It praises a British engineer who cut costs by using long lasting materials. Water bound roads eight yards wide can carry 400 to 600 tons daily. tar macadam suits 80 to 400 tons. clinker or similar surfaces suit 4000 tons with strong foundations. One clinker asphalt road laid four years ago shows no deterioration despite heavy traffic.
Counsel outlines his case as Ross appeals the sentence in a court challenge.
Judge Schutt is criticised as Colin Ross’s appeal resumes. Crown evidence hinges on confessions from Murding and Matthews, while defence argues timing inconsistencies and witness unreliability. Defence contends confessional proof was not properly weighed and questions surrounding Alma Tirtschke’s clothing and timeline emerge as key issues. Court adjourned to tomorrow.
The report surveys legal costs in historic UK cases noting expenses from 05,000 to 60,000 pounds in the West case family litigation and junior counsel fees. It cites the Me Shnarty and Proudfoot affairs, Dow Sunly Wales disputes, and the Perrott judicial separation with seven days of court work. A conservative tally places last year’s total legal costs at about 125,000 pounds.
Sydney wireless operator reports listening to telephone messages between Toowoomba and Melbourne. The Toowoomba man’s voice came through clearly from about 800 miles away, illustrating long distance radio telephony working across the continent.
The Victorian Cabinet decided to take no action on holding St Patrick's Day procession in Melbourne. Ministers say the matter rests with the city council and procession promoters. Police will maintain order, with no anticipated trouble. Promoters state the Australian flag will lead the procession.
The Pirie Amateur Gardeners Society met at the Congregational Hall Waldust night with 4 horticulture enthusiasts in attendance. Discussions covered the society’s finances, and prizes were awarded for vegetables and cut flowers. Mrs Stark led in many exhibits including roses and parsnips, while Mr Lillywhite presented a competition result for Mr Edward’s prize and Mr Symonds’ prize. The event showcased cot Kapok samples and stage demonstrations by Mrs Shirky and others as the group celebrated a success.
A Daily Mail account paints London night clubs as subterranean venues drawing crowds in the West End with discreet advertising and dancers and attendants targeting patrons leaving popular cafes. The piece notes a lucrative but shadowy industry fueled by bans on open entertainment and the public craving for a “good time.”
The Times London dispatch notes the Prince of Wales visit to India worsened conditions yet improved many lives. It credits his personal presence with reducing evil spread by session-mongers, aiding understanding between Britain and India. The piece expects England will view the trip as largely beneficial to the Empire.
Reuters reports from Paris that Allied Finance Ministers reply to the U S demand for paying America's army of occupation expenses. They cite a clause in the Inter Allied agreement granting the United States certain rights and say Washington should determine the question with the Allied Governments.
A terse Swedigh lockout report from London notes a Reuters wire about Stockholm and the emulavers of Nhs Suntan nicer nulls declaring a lockdown. The fragmentary text mentions a Tuesday date and a disrupted communications scenario amid labor action.
Senate defeat blocks Robinson amendment to the Pacific Ocean Pact. The amendment would require any dispute between a signatory and a non-signatory power to be brought into conference with all signatories. The measure failed 53 to 30.
Report from a Sydney court session detailing a night of street violence. Robberies and assaults are described with mentions of Frack Emmett and Edward Ford, plus a remand for Ryan and a boot stealing case involving Free Wallace, aged 43, known for repeated pinching of boots.
A new session of the North Irish Parliament opened in Belfast as the King's speech promises legislation to grant powers to the government to curb crime and preserve peace. The boundary issue with Ireland remains unresolved, with Ulster leaders insisting on mutual consent for any boundary changes.
In the Commons today Mr Winston Chavez stated that the Ulster detainees captured by Britain have been released. He said the detention was not justifiable since steps were taken to bring them to trial, though there was no suggestion their lives were at risk.
A late night meeting of about two hundred Udonieta was summoned as a vote of confidence in the Unionist leadership. The gathering dispersed without adopting any resolution and showed little desire to end the action or withdraw support from the Unionists.
Members of the Pirie Catholic parish and the broader Catholic community report the appointment of a successor to Father O'Matuuy by Bishop of Port Aneushe. The decision, announced yesterday, was welcomed by congregants as a hopeful future for the parish and its services.
Inquest into the death of Ede with Thoms Ryans found guard Evans died when a drawbar broke free from a goods train near Mavedon Vie. Verdict misadventure attributed to a too small pin in the drawbar. Evans fell from the van. Mechanic engineer said mild steel was suitable and railways would use it in future. cause attributed to multiple factors acting together.
An auction at the palace in Wells realized six hundred pounds for Lieven mahogany Chippendale chairs once owned by the late Bishop of Bath and Wells. The listing appears in a damaged OCR passage with stray phrases about cable news and page layout.
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