11 May 1922
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
1
Local notices indicate that Wallingford resident Junior Ben Dun faces legal action and potential detention related to a court filing. Names and dates are partially legible, with mention of a Hunt and penalties implied by the docket. The exact action and filing source remain unclear due to OCR fragmentation.
Fragmentary text describes a dispute between two partners. Names and exact places are unclear. The readable portion hints at a quarrel surrounding a sale or meeting with references to a niece and a judge. No conclusive outcome is stated.
A fragmented OCR item describes a burglary incident at a hotel with references to police, security, and local responders. The readable text mentions a hotel setting, front desk area, and potential investigation by authorities. Names, dates, and precise locations are unclear due to garbled wording.
Fragmentary text mentions a flag or wartime theme with scattered phrases. Key named entities are unclear due to corruption. The readable parts hint at a public or ceremonial context, possibly a wartime commemoration or local event, but concrete facts and dates are not discernible from the available words.
A distorted 19th century style note claims Britain and France aim to honor joint wartime memory and protect private property. It cites Premier and Meyer figures expressing sympathy while insisting no Frenchman supports punitive insults. The piece discusses reconciliation and mutual respect between the two nations post war.
Melbourne labor unrest grows as union militants oppose an extension for electricians. The Trades disputes committee also voices a similar stance signaling broader industrial friction and potential disruption in the sector.
Fragmentary OCR notes depict Mr Gardens speaking in jagged prose about global events and speculative crises. The garbled text references Pely, Lat Jou coulis, and mentions Wales, Australia, and unknown sites, with no clear coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
London telegrams report Mr Lloyd George denied any end to Britain’s entente with France, while Mr Barthou and others quoted him as suggesting the alliance’s end. The debate centers on whether private and public statements supported a shifted British stance. German sources claim Britain sought to split the Allied position during the conference.
Russian delegates present a long argumentative reply to Allied proposals in Genoa. They insist Mininity is ready for negotiation in a spirit of conciliation while opposing any removal of essential property and social order. The conference seeks to bridge systems, and Russia hopes negotiations continue without rupture, stressing trade matters and the need for secure property rights.
The prospector Orton faced cross examination by Brennan in the criminal court. He denied collusion with Yarke of Scarboroash to publish misstatements for money and insisted his Baduk Weld reports were correct, asserting the Weld was not valueless and had been prospected deeply, with bore depths reaching sixty feet touching the bottom.
In Adelaide on Wednesday Commissioner Mitchell ruled in the Insolvency Court for Glen Forrester Day and Scar Fant Liebe trading as butchers in Kadina. He found debts without prospects, noted shockingly kept books, but imposed only light penalties. Second-class certificates suspended for a year and Day ordered to a month in gaol.
Mr W G Pickering M L A chaired a royal commission on forests in Western Australia and visited Bundalee forest with fuels. After inspecting, the group moved to Mount Forest where he showed interest in the forest department work including pine plantations and ferns.
The article reports on a high level policy shift with the United States considering recognition of Soviet Russia. Officials discuss measures and caution, noting steps at Genoa related to European security, and the cabinet addresses the Russian problem amid broader diplomatic moves. Major figures referenced include government leaders and the American delegation.
Fragmentary text shows delegates at separate headquarters with mixed signals. Unclear statements reference we British and a general sense that anything may happen at any moment, with others at their own centers and potential tensions between parties.
Wednesday report suggests Maly and Great Britain are drafting a general political and economic accord. Italy’s position in the Mediterranean would be guaranteed by the senior power, with wording deemed neuter in tone.
The memorandum from Hess Welt urges approval of religious worship rights and cautions against restrictions. It requests liberty for Bele and related practices, emphasizing respect for belief and concurrent worship while addressing restraints on ceremony and observance.
A fragment from a 20th century scientific discussion at the London Institute of Electrical Engineers explores ether energy, atomic sources, and the potential for intrinsic ether power. The text notes counterclaims and hints at hidden solar or molecular origins, with a claim of vast power locked within every cubic millimeter, extending over millions of years.
Report describes a poisoning scare where several individuals including Victor Murray and Ziiuw were affected after eating eggs laced with strychnine. Victims traveled about 20 miles to a clinic in Swe Teneh and received treatment. details note successful care by Webb and medical staff.
The document reports nurses urging registration amid government plans to protect the public from incompetent practitioners. The minister affirms support for registration and reviews to ensure safety, with discussions in Parliament about regulatory measures and public protection.
Mount Morgan Company general manager A Boyd rejects a warning from J O Lamont union organiser about sending miners, stating the mine needs more workers. With 612 employed now, 300 more are required to meet the present demand and maintain operations. The workforce has been improving since reopening, but expansion is essential.
Belated reports from Russia reach Mr. Goran a Jewish diverter in Hobart after five years of silence from his Moscow district relatives. He describes a devalued rouble worth about 10,000 in prewar pounds and accuses the Bolshevik government of deliberate currency destruction to hurt the wealthy while the famine area remains inflamed. In parts of Russia outside famine zones life continues with apparent normality despite repression.
Maud Plumb faced Mount Morgan police court over ten government relief tickets valued at £1 each obtained August to September last year. She admitted guilt claiming her husband worked at the Mount Morgan mine earning £17 9s a day. She paid restitution, was fined £2 on the charge with costs, and faced one month's imprisonment on default.
The page carries short items and notices about cable news services with brief comments on programming, schedule changes, and reader notices. It outlines service updates, feature stories, and audience guidelines in a compact homely newspaper voice.
Mellion resumes racing entry money details as Moscow prepares for upcoming course event. Officials confirm required roubles for participation and outline schedules for heats and finals.
At Riga, a large crowd attended the Internationale event opened after five years. A vast turnout paid an immense entrance fee, while the totalisator handled enormous wagers. The Indies were showcased in fashion as a new bourgeoisie displayed lavish spending, contrasting with Soviet aristocracy.
Walter Grant escaped Mejligurar Gaol in the early hours of December 5 1916 after being sentenced to 3 years hard labor for forgery and uttering. He used improvised rope and blankets to descend from the wall, eluding warders, and fled into the Melbourne area where a hacksaw was later found. he was recaptured on September 28 1919 after nearly three years at large.
Senator Pearce urged caution in Territory administration and backed an independent tribunal to end wasteful spending. He said tests and expert input are needed to settle development plans, land use, and mineral potential before any new expenditure, with thorough geological surveys and public accountability sought.
Mr Hughes comments on the New State Movement as Western Australian voices urge clarity. He warns against overreach while stressing his priority is increasing immigration and stability in Australia before considering deeper federal changes.
Sir James Craig held an interview with Winston Churchill in London to discuss Ulster affairs and possible policy changes. The report notes the interview aimed to clarify the Northern Ireland situation and potential consequences. A line about a university boat race from 1829 is also mentioned as a historical note.
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