18 May 1922
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows a prosecution scene with scattered names and places. The legible items include references to a Mr Steldun and a Mr Laver Orton, plus unclear geographic or event cues. The garbled lines hinder definitive events or outcomes beyond a general legal proceeding context.
An incomplete OCR snippet mentions an ex legislator in court in Melbourne with references to Parker and others. Details are garbled, but implies a legal matter involving alleged theft and a sum of 685. Names and exact actions are unclear due to text corruption.
Fragmentary text shows burning bus and scattered proper nouns. readable content is minimal, with many garbled words and unclear events, locations, and people.
Fragmentary report notes a discussion of persistent fans and a figure named Way Shott amid attention to a racing or coursing event. Names and context are unclear, with several garbled terms. Further readable details are needed for a precise summary.
Fragmentary text notes a death event and mentions a teacher, a named place, and a date fragment. The readable portions imply a local report with minimal details about the incident and individuals involved.
Melbourne reports a Federal Labor Party meeting endorsing Meg Ryan for recognition of the husband’s outlet. A resolution supported ratifying reservations from the Brittany Conference. Separately Nationalists in South Australia warn Liberal Union attacks on Nationalist candidates could threaten Hughes Government.
The Labor Party appointed several committees to monitor changes across Commonwealth departments. Speeches indicate a desire for closer ties with industry and stronger action in maintaining the industrial section of the party.
A young woman from Amherst near Ruston, Iowa, grows her operation from a single cow to a thriving farm business. Lisa Farley, starting with a shed and a dream, fed and housed cattle, and expanded with chickens and horses. Her earnings last year surpassed £1000, illustrating bold enterprise and seizing opportunity.
The Butter producers conference in Melbourne led by Mr Rodgers, Minister of Customs, reported a new agreement to raise butter quality and establish an Australian export standard. A national export butter plan and a butter council were to advise the Commonwealth, with joint actions on grading to bolster producers and access to financial assistance in major markets.
America rejects invitation to Hague policy debate and backs a firm stance toward Soviet Russia. Washington backs government refusal to recognize or negotiate with Bolshevik Russia until fundamental reforms are enacted. Europe’s view shifts toward security guarantees and free labor under Soviet promises.
Charlton of the Peters Labour Party laments high unemployment across Australia and criticizes the Federal Government for inaction. He cites dismissals from the Commonwealth Service, stalled public works, and delays in extending telephone and telegraph facilities. Returned soldiers urge the government to initiate works to curb joblessness. He notes ships at Cockatoo Island remain unfloated.
Adelaide Wednesday report on the fruit industry noting Minister of Agriculture T. Pastun’s address to the Aus Fruit Growers Association. He stressed rapid expansion possible via growing orchards and new overseas markets, citing apples and dried fruit as key sectors and urging stronger organisation to counter unscrupulous growers and bolster exports.
Adelaide reports Adviser Judge Srinivas Sastei will arrive with Indian Government official Bagpal to discuss conditions and status of Indian surgical agents in Australia. The visit aims to acquaint officials with British and Indian governance matters and treatment of colonial subjects, spanning a three day stay in Adelaide before moving to Melbourne.
In Athens a new cabinet forms amid a crisis. Premier designate Stratos to become prime minister, with ministries reallocated including defense and foreign affairs. Resignations follow a tense vote in parliament as government seeks a stabilizing lineup.
An unclear report notes Mr Barwell intends to return to South Australia by tomorrow. An early announcement hints at a possible appointment set by a service committee. Readers are told Barwell may pursue a similar effort with a preferred outcome, awaiting further details.
A wind vault robbery at the Shattuck residence in Washington Square saw three assailants trap the couple and five servants, locking victims inside before fleeing with jewels and silver plate. One bandit was captured with about £8000 in jewels. police suspect a French Apache gang is active in New York.
Francis Bristyivy of Australia pioneers the Reishi sheep shearing comb a patented tool claimed to improve efficiency and safety. The design features a longer top edge and integrated components to ease handling and reduce injury during shearing in modern sheds.
An inquest details a brutal throat cut incident at Queanbeyan Hospital. Laurence Samuel Gritths, a patient with rheumatism, was found dead in a room after a barricaded door and pandemonium. Police forced entry through a window as furniture lay overturned.
Mr James Kitto, accountant at the Sydney post office, appointed Deputy Postmaster-General in Adelaide. He is a member of the Methodist Church and the YMCA.
Adelaide reports a motorist, Michael Augustus Miender, charged with murder after a May 8 collision on North Terrace that seriously injured Brian Gallagher. The coroner stated Miender feloniously and willfully murdered Gallagher, and Miender was committed for trial at the next criminal sessions.
A Graziers Federation convention was opened with representatives from all districts attending sessions. The meeting discussed future questions, with A G Mant proposed as chair, and Warnes praised for unselfish service. John Dunn of Southern River was elected president and B T Wien secretary as the conference conducted its business.
The Prime Minister spoke through tears at a memorial in Castle Street Wales Chapel, addressing the sorrow and disillusion of war. He urged youth to maintain hope, courage, and faith to keep the fires of enthusiasm burning in their hearts despite years of hardship.
The Pioneer arrives in Suva after six months with news of Aiee Australian lads charged in a Solomon Islands native murder. On February at Talive Charlie Otalwau was killed in a brawl at Pelesata Plantation Russell Island. Overseers aided by neighbors, leading to three accused: G W Dawson Rockhampton Tully Firth and Wm A McGregor New South Wales. McGregor hails from the Clarence.
A Witly Lacrosse Association meeting in the YM room last night elected E Uy Martin to chair in Dr Tassie's absence. The group discussed securing its own ground, possibly a leased cricket and tennis oval, and considered approaching the council to lease the bowling green as a model. A four-member committee was formed to pursue a parcel of land at Tamar Park, with further steps deferred pending prior agreement from the previous meeting.
In New South Wales at Dunberra a party led by AC Muriel Tank and including RK Toomey and son along with Prendergast and Shannon found an eight foot deep abandoned shaft along the railway 14 miles toward Nyngan. They uncovered a large formation said to yield eight to ten pennyweights of gold per day, with another reef two feet wide showing rich gold visible to the naked eye. Further prospectors report gold-bearing reefs in the same area.
The first round of the Exchange snooker tournament was played last night. F. Dyer defeated A. H. Smerdon. Degenhardt beat C. Westley. Petman defeated C. Johnson. D. Pimlott overcame L. McMahon. A. Moyle beat MN Nolan. G. Robran defeated L. Rodda Troe.
A compulsory conference between employers and employees on the electrical trade was held in Melbourne today. No final settlement was reached and officials indicated that no definite decision could be announced yet. Proceedings were described as progressing satisfactorily with no clear sentiment established.
About 3,900 iron trades workers in Victoria become idle as contracts are let abroad. The figure includes 2,000 idle men and 800 more to implement makers, reflecting widespread job losses due to overseas contracting. Public notices point to reduced domestic work across the industry.
An application will seek to reduce weekly wages at New South Wales public service from July. The move could save about 100,000 pounds annually. Wages in private employment face automatic cuts after tax reforms. Cabinet discussed a twenty four hour week and legislation to settle the issue.
A union leaders meeting at Trades Hall discussed firm resistance to wage decline and unemployment. The group sought coordinated actions to curb wage reductions and longer hours while maintaining union stability and protecting members' interests.
The Prime Minister announces the appointment of Sir William Vickers, Mr John Stinson, and Mr Mason Allard as the three federal directors for the wireless service. This follows the agreement between Australia and Amalgamated Wireless Ltd. to run the transnational wireless network.
In Melbourne on Wednesday a conspiracy charge against Arthur Niemann relating to the Seal King run at Sandown Park Plate was continued in City Court. Niemann admits an interview claiming he pulled the horse, while Thatcher and Williams denied inducement. The case adjourned until next week.
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