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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 24, 1926

Page

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Willunga Tragedy Coronal Inquiry Details Shootings

The Willunga inquest heard that Charisse Byles was shot near Willunga on March 11 with a bullet behind the heart. Dugan, the Alma hotel Morwood woodcutter, confessed to shooting a man named Charlie Byles at Page Flat. The coroner and witnesses described the post mortem findings and the sequence of events leading to the death.

Willunga Charisse Byles Arthur Haines Byles FG. Gulley Thomas Dugan Alma Hotel Norwood Dylea J. J. Daly Dugso J. T. Cartledge Crown Harpes Daly G. Narsugin Dugan Charlie Byles Page Flat Ead Dugalr Isullat Gusey Wil- Junga Alma Morwood Jane Mwe Alma Watel Dogan Sam Wituyas Feleh Dia Binnelf Beas

Lady Stradbered Tribute in Melbourne Meeting

Women from local societies in Victoria presented Lady Stradbroke with an address paying tribute as they expressed regret at her departure. They accompanied her with a fine rhinoid fonds of Australian woods.

Melbourne Victorie Lady Stradbroke Rihinot

Unionists and Clinic Motions At Meetings

Mr W Wobiiette organized a unionist meeting on Monday night to address the dental clinic and the Co operative Council. The majority vote condemned the council as overstepping its original functions and urged unionists not to vote on council ballots. A resolution expressing conscience was carried after debate on Jabinette’s press statement and the union stance.

W. Wobiiette Awe Dental Clinic Co-operative Council Thin ELAS Go-operative Council Go-operative Couneil Tig Ely

Patricide Alleged In Murwillumbah Family Tragedy

A Murwillumbah report says a shooting at Smiths Greek near Murwillumbah killed Alesanden Strong aged 57. His son Bruce Strong aged 26 is arrested on murder charges and allegedly claimed self defense after a family quarrel. An inquest opened and adjourned for a week.

Sydney Murwimbah Murwithumbah Alesanden Strong Bruce Strong Sige Wiy Strong Murwillumbah Boltemt Wiahied Ithaselty Fountie Fuller Dew Wis De~renve Bruce Strung

Singapore Base Controversy Shapes Imperial Defense Vote

In the House of Commons Commander C J Burtey criticized the Labor Government for quitting the Singapore Base while boosting defense spending for Britain, saying it created an impression in the Dominions that Parliament would fund England’s defense at the expense of outer Empire defenses.

Loadon House of Commons Deby C. J. Burtey Singapore Britain Dominions England

Diet pressures Bill to raise member allowances

Reuters reports Tak Tokyo Tuesday that the Government faces Diet demands to sanction a bill to raise members allowances. The government opposes the plan citing a 2,500,000 yen rise, citing concerns over city economy and policy.

Reuter Diet

Australian Natives Association conference opens at Sorrento

Melbourne delegates gather for the Australian Natives Association annual conference in Sorrento with over 300 attending. President Patterson commends the Madelu Australia protection movement and argues that farming implements would not be cheaper under free trade. Focus shifts to forest policy to save timber and watersheds.

Melbourne Australian Natives’ Association Sorrento Patterson Madelu-Australia

Catholic Pilgrim Home in Munday Audience to Bathurst Bishop

Pope Willy welcomed the Rowan Catholic Bishop of Bathurst and inquired about Australia. He paid tribute to the loyal Australian pilgrims to Mumg-shielne Tly Year.

Reuter Munday Willy Rowan Cuthulic Bathurst Australia

Federal Parliament Debates Tariffs in Melbourne Session

In Melbourne on Tuesday the House of Representatives opened with tariff questions. Members discussed federal duties on maize grown in Australia, imports of sugar and refined goods, and proposed increases to daily salaries for parliamentarians. Debates touched on protection for local manufacturers, the cotton industry, and a suggested route to aid maize growers, with several speakers opposing or refining the proposed duties.

Melbourne Mouse of Representatives Fo Forde Holley Still A. Parsons Bruce Canberry Magtes Haley Yas Kade South Manila Siri AL Gneser Oesson Pratten Australia Coil Purkong Mann Tari Board J. I. Sellen Parsons Australia HR. W. Poster Fay

Randwick racing notes great gallop at Mandwick

The event records a six furlong work by Heroic and Fuji at Mandwick in 4.17, nearly matching the 1920 Mandylek inner course six furlongs. Doncaster and the Queen Cup double reports note a near record pace with Top Gallant from Tasmania among contenders while Manfred is ruled out of Doncaster.

Sydney Iday Fuji Mandwick Gloaring Gloaintne Bulness Doncaster Top Gallant Tasmania Ofleially Manfred Stith A. McGahum

Hospital trouble nurses attitude in Pirie board inquiry

The Pirie Hospital Board moved to drop further inquiries into allegations of two nurses on duty on December 26 after a Nursing Staff letter accused the board of blocking a higher departmental probe. The board upheld a March 20 decision to halt further inquiries, awaiting a response from the Chief Secretary and Inspector General. A report will appear in tomorrow's Record.

Pirie Hespital Board Mew Ome Nursing Star Messex Turley Amt Fotinette He Boens Hey Committee of Inquiry Walt Otter Lorraine Wollen Ghinf Bonril Hem Tau Dren Cockinen Weil Salanby

Impaled on shaft injuries alarm Sydney boy

In Sydney on Tuesday Frederick Walker aged thirteen was knocked onto a street railway line by a cross or form causing a shaft impalement. He was dragged by a train and received critical injuries, later admitted to hospital in a serious condition.

Sydney Frederick Walker Maryrickvilly Gary Tobias Walker Almck Wile Ower

Watersiders Picnic Planned By Waterside Workers Federation

The Waterside Workers Federation votes to hold a 1925 Watersiders picnic at Gryslat Brook on Wednesday May 5 with a large program of events. A committee chaired by A. P. Coffey was formed to organize transport, funds, and races, including pedestrian and cycling events, with prizes and a separate children's fund supervised by a sub-committee.

Waterside Workers’ Federation Gryslat Brook Tanilers Tepublican AML

Widening of King William Road near Government House finished

Adelaide Tuesday report says the widening of King William Road beside Government House grounds is complete. Initial operations began in June last under Engineer R M Scott. A low retaining wall will be erected by Public Buildings to improve privacy for Government House occupants. A decorative picket fence will be installed behind the wall, with grass between the walls and new features such as pillars along the entrance. The western police guard room wall, demolished earlier, will be rebuilt for police access.

Adelaide King William Road Government House R. M. Scott Turrance Ater

Germany's trade race and British prospects outlined

A London dispatch reviews German trade strategy including tariffs, treaties, and subsidies. It notes U S borrowing, subsidies aiding German industry, and compares Britain’s own path to prosperity if it improves tariffs, wages, and public finance. The piece cites optimism Britain can surpass rivals within years.

London Reuwick Mae Ghratelo Germany Teusick United States America Britain Wwe Hong Houghton

Australian Governors row prompts cautious view from London

The Australian Press Association reports London commentary on the governors issue. The Times notes apathy among Australians toward premiers' push, while Amery stresses no limit to governors under the current system. The piece questions forcing a change for tomorrow's government and the risk of returning to the old order.

Austoalian Press Association London Amery Commonwealth Times Me Amory Syatu

Death of a Girl at Kingswood Inquest Hears Fractured Skull

An inquest at Penrith examined Muriel Watson a 22 year old Kingswood schoolteacher's daughter found dead in custody. Alfred Watson her father charged with murder appeared in court. Dr Higgins testified Watson’s demeanor and statements suggested he was insane. The jury returned that Muriel died from a fractured skull inflicted feloniously by her father likely with a max. He was remanded for trial.

Bydney Penrithoday Muriel Watson Alfred Watson Kingswood Higgins Watson Max Trla

Country Party Conference Aims to Rebuild Movement

A conference of Australian Farmers' Federal organisations opened today to regenerate the Country Party by opening ranks to allied country groups. Dr. Page urged firm action to expand political power and unite all sections under a unified Australian Country Party with a commission to shape its constitution. The meeting adjourned to continue tomorrow.

Melbourne Country Party Kate Page Ued Farmers’ Party Page All Way Bvlong

Death Sentence Commuted for Waterlow Wounding

Abrod Tyrrell, aged 20, formerly at Waterlow, had been sentenced at the Central Criminal Court last December for wounding Eileen Chew with intent to murder her. The jury had recommended mercy and the sentence was commuted to penal servitude for life.

Sydyey Tyrrell Central Criminal Court Eileen Chew Waterlow Sears

The Mafia Trials Astonishing Outburst

Public Prosecutor delivers a courtroom harangue at the Matteotti inquiry in Rome. He casts the trial as nonpolitical, stating five captives face grave fates and condemns the use of abduction and staged tears.

Australian Press Association Rome Chiete Signor Matteotti Matteotti Borg Mumin

Drought Banished Near Barrow Creek Australia

A weather telegram reports rain since Saturday with Barrow Creek recording 354 points and 27% in 24 hours, easing drought in a 90 mile stretch north of Barrow Creek. Water now lies everywhere from Alice Springs to Gudnadatta. rail services to Oodnadatta are disrupted for a fortnight and a Quorn train departure was contested.

Adelaide Turd Allelwrch al Surings Barrow Creek Gudnadatta J. Mason Dupty Allohursh Alice Springs W. J. Denny Oodnadalla

Alleged Fraud Charged At Adelaide Police Court

The Adelaide Police Court heard charges against Uareld flerbert Gholmondsey Uns for presenting 0 to pay Mestex Fiver through solicitors Powers Jefferies in a suspected deception tied to a claim of an estate in England. Bail set at £35 with surety of £25. case linked to a presumed elision of Delaninre.

Adelaide Uareld Flerbert Gholmondsey Unsworth Bee Delaninre

Seamen's Strike Echo in London Letter to Union Chief

London reports Monty says Mr Mavelveé Wilson received a cheque for £1250 from shipowners via the National Maritime Board. The payment follows the fund contribution for sailors from the recent strikes in Australia and South Africa.

London Monty Mavelveé Wilson National Union of Sailors Mt Firemen National Maritias Board Australia South Africa

German Debate Over Geneva League Meeting

Berlin reports a crowded Reichstag as Dr Stresemann condemns the Geneva League outcome and insists Germany seeks entry to the League Council on equal terms with major powers. He denies the Geneva result was a defeat for Germany.

Berlin Heichstag League of Nations Geneve Stresemann Germany League Council

Murder charge after Waeneck man shot near Tully

George Mitchell, 44, was found wounded Sunday five miles from Tully in a deteriorated state and died. Police accuse a unnamed man of murder amid alleged domestic dispute involving the victim’s relations with Mrs Peters whose location was later rescued in an exhausted condition.

Cathns Waeneck George Mitchell Peters Peters Wen Benyan

Catholic Visitors Arrive for South Australia Tour

A Catholic party led by Archbishops from Melbourne Sydney Cobart and Adelaide will visit Pirie and Port Augusta on Friday April 30 and travel to Crystal Brook for ceremonies. They will be welcomed by local Catholics at Gorge and St Marks reception before departing for Crystal Brook on Saturday. Mr A Mallyou arrived in Pirie yesterday to stay a week with his son W K Mallyon.

Caton Crystal Crook Ladies’ College South Australie Port Augusta Pirie Daniel Munaix Melbourne Ketly Sydney Barry Cobart Dir Spencer Adglalda St. Mark's Well St. Mark's Biehl Alhambra A. Mallyou City Afr W. K. Mallyon

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Lady Straderd Unionists and Clinic the Co-Operative Council Patricide Ana WAN Catholic PiLani Randwick Meroig Amo Ful San Watersiders Review of Mir Amery THE Catholic Visitors
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