16 May 1922
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 16, 1922
Page
1
The fragmentary text appears to reference trade and finance terms with scattered names and places. It includes disjointed phrases such as individuals and organizations, a Berlin hint, and several unclear abbreviations. The readable content is insufficient for a precise event or outcome.
A Melbourne market reports higher butter prices with shoppers noting steady demand. Officials or vendors have not issued formal statements, but the rise affects local grocery stores and daily household budgets.
A garbled report describes activity in Constantinople with scattered references to Russians, local streets, and unspecified figures. The fragment hints at military or security actions, possible retirements, and international involvement, but details are unclear.
A fragmentary report discusses Murray Bridge crews and the English Amateur/Association of Lugland rule about who can be considered an amateur oarsman. It notes confusion over who qualifies and references Sharp and English authorities relaxing the rule for some professionals to compete at Henley.
Report outlines planned U N L M L L meeting agenda with Soviet and Bolshevist delegates. It notes discussions on non aggression pacts and potential separate political agreements, while US questions the desire for a direct exchange of occupancy zones. Delegates debate stay or withdrawal if talks stall and insist on equal treatment in any settlement.
The piece discusses the opening of Leysrasou by Mir Lo and remarks by the Executor, Trust and Agency Co on a half-yearly shareholders meeting. It notes the world money market's swelling magnitude, rising yet plentiful money, and calls for prudent conduct by public officials while urging honest efforts to restore investor confidence. There is emphasis on public ledger integrity and accountability to encourage enterprise.
London reports heightening turmoil in Ireland with Dail Eireann deadlock on a basis for agreement and renewed election rumors. Free Staters press June elections. Republicans seek re election and coalition talks fail. Observers warn of civil war as factional lines sharpen amid troop redeployments in the south. Belfast endures a violent weekend with fourteen wounded and constables ambushed near Lurgan. A mixed commission on Russian affairs to meet in Mayague June 15 is agreed by convening powers.
Industrial unrest grips Melbourne as five unions discuss wage reductions while avoiding direct action. Leaders expect arbitration or compulsory talks with employers after electricians express nationwide pay dissatisfaction. Mr B Black arrives to join talks as a building industry meeting contemplates a single union for the sector.
The fragmentary clipping notes opposition by a group to a commission plan and mentions a repainting of a sign. It references a location Assam and a time near Monday but details are unclear. The readable items include names and a protest context without full facts.
The New South Wales cabinet outlined a comprehensive settlement and development policy for western and Murray River areas. The plan covers rail and waterway extensions and related county infrastructure, aiming to advance regional growth and resource access.
French escapees were recaptured and two political prisoners, Munk and Motidis, were moved by ship toward New Galodonis on Saturday. The escort vessel was headed to Newcasile as part of a wartime transport operation.
Storm activity affects coastal towns along the east coast with strong winds and heavy rain. Officials urge preparations as warnings extend to waterfront areas and piers while residents secure property and monitor forecasts for possible flooding.
Munday report indicates New South Wales Government considering railway funding as part of a Riverina transport scheme. Officials discuss potential costs and approvals for rail connections, with emphasis on metropolitan and regional integration.
Sir Walter Kalugh, an English literary figure from Ostard City, died after typhoid at Victoria House. In Melbourne, T Lorninh railway department MA Murphy left Pike on the steamer Paringa to Adelaide. Frank Bignoli, Sydney pressman and Marcus Clark Co advertising manager, died from dropsy aged 58, born in India.
Melbourne officials fined two warders after they did not report Colin Ross having a stub pencil while awaiting execution. It was suggested Ross used the pencil to write letters.
Fragmentary report notes A W Feely linked to Works ministry amid ongoing wrangling in the federal ranks. Expected to avoid drastic shifts, observers consider possible union and labor port implications. Proceedings suggest a delicate balance as political factions weigh outcomes.
Disjointed text reports a flood affecting Powell's Greek area in Northern Territory. Mentions Newcastle Waters and a creek more than a mile wide, with a contractor or warning line from BPO Woul Creek to One Katherine River, and a shift toward Newcastle Waters as flood conditions intensify.
A motor party to Darwin departed from Charlotte Waters at daylight after a days rest. The journey progressed with favorable travel conditions and steady progress through the outback.
A Manila woman Wilken was arrested at Morphet site for betting offences. She faced the court but pleaded not guilty though her solicitor claimed regrets.
A report details a violent incident on a Saturday night near Saket ay lse solic ane at Reus sok Poe itempted th comnmit Copia efimis. The elder oma Sook peteted one of the men, but he ueh ter sams brought a mun Fhe we tn tthe ken. Police have arrested a suspect and seek further details to identify others involved.
Branches of the Irish Transport Workers Union in the South of Ireland seized factories and hoisted the Red Flag. A proclamation by a self styled General Council of Action in Munster vows to oppose wage cuts by seizing factories and running them in workers' interests, reported by Times.
David Orkney proprietor of the Royal Hotel faced Magistrate Court charged with allowing an unauthorised person on premises during prohibited hours. Sergeant Leno testified he found a man at the bar with a glass of shandy at 9 30 pm. The defendant claimed he invited the visitor to talk about horses and the sergeant interrupted before they could drink. The magistrate noted grave doubts but noted the sergeant’s duty and the defendant’s honesty. The case was dismissed on a guilty plea to the later charge of being on the hotel premises after hours, with a fine of 206 in pounds reduced to 10 with costs.
A fragmented report notes government moves to monopolize petroleum shale and related oils in New Guinea. The piece mentions state control of exploration and export royalties, with emphasis on timber and resource ownership by authorities.
An amateur’s potential participation nearly sparked a strike at the Ver Brugghen Orchestra in Melbourne. Conductor M. Skalski resolved the crisis by accepting an apology from a woodwind player after a quarrel. The ensemble faced a ban on amateur players per union rules, risking audience disruption if unresolved.
About 200 men in Darwin lose work as the railway works contract ends early in the year and 60 miles of road face rationing. The Federal Government is pressed for aid while Sen Earle and Mr Bruce discuss funds for further jobs and transport options. The Chief Railway Commissioner, Mr Bell, orders a report on claims that the Katherine River railway precinct is grassed over and iron work is incomplete. If work cannot be provided, government may aid unemployed transport southward. many have no funds to relocate.
The Chief Secretary of New South Wales Mr. Oakes outlines state relief spending, noting a large rise in funds over two years. He cites £152,732 in 1920-24, much to Broken Hill, and affirms strict economy, uniform relief scales, and no bias toward any region while ensuring genuine needs are met.
A patient from Rydalmere Hospital boarded the Carlingford to Clyde train at 4:40 am. Warders pursued when he resisted, forcing him onto the platform at Ryde. Passengers screamed as a struggle ensued and the man was eventually overpowered and recaptured.
Three New South Wales farmers praised a district exhibit in Sydney on Monday, highlighting the quality of local farming displays and community participation at the event.
In Adelaide on Monday, Mr. T. Pascoe of the Department of Agriculture said a Melbourne conference aimed to profitably market a projected rise in dried fruit output from soldiers’ irrigation projects. By 1927 cur rants and raisins could reach 53,000 tons with 39,000 tons surplus after local use. Growth will require new markets and active extension of existing ones, especially in Britain where demand is strong but competition from the Mediterranean and California lurks.
In Paris on Sunday replying to King George's farewell telegram, French President Mille rand says the British and French soldiers will remain eternally united in gratitude and adjusted on the two countries. Reuters reports the sentiment reflects wartime solidarity between France and Britain.
The local inspector of police will take full charge, maintaining contact with the Chief Secretary’s office in Sydney. Upon inquiry, the change applies to special conditions at Cobar. The special conditions at Cobar will be abolished and future rules will align with statewide standards.
A Sydney weekend statement by the Coal and Shale Employes Federation counters coal owners demands to cut wages by a third and alter shifts. It asserts organized labor will win fair pay, denounces brutal owner pressure, and warns a minority in coal capital favors profits over workers while some seek other ventures. The federation claims the lower wage myth is false and condemns attempts to smash the union.
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