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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1923
Page
1
Greece replies to Italian ultimatum outlining four concessions while warning of sovereignty and monarchy threats. Italian demands center on memorials and honors as tensions flare over Phagus and Swart detachment salutes.
Amid moves to submit mourning matters to the League of Nations, Greece states readiness to indemnify bereaved families though not accepting humiliating conditions. Government explains sorrow and proposes compensation as a humanitarian gesture within diplomatic constraints.
Rome reports say Mussolini’s demands are the minimum acceptable and the government seeks immediate satisfaction with no equivocation. Anti-Georg demonstrations spread through Italy as police reinforce. Paris notes troop concentrations in Italy’s soul and news of Greek correspondents in Rome and Athens.
Italian newspapers rally behind government policy as tensions rise with Greece. The Messaggero notes the government will not tolerate evasive terms, while the Corriere della Sera emphasizes Mussolini guiding decisive action. Ambassadors discuss the situation as Britain and France seek unity on investigation and potential penalties.
A London Times commentary argues Britain should avoid overreacting to Italy’s ultimatum. It says cautious restraint could safeguard credibility and honor, while criticising the harsh tone that risks provoking broader regional humiliation for Greece and destabilizing the balance.
Paris newspapers sympathize with Italy's anger over Tanly's action while criticizing rushing blame. They note the ambassadors' conference and the delicate balance shaping the current crisis.
The inquest into the death of Mrs Sipaydan, allegedly from a hospital operation, opened. Witness Donald Anderson admitted a prior three year sentence and remained in custody for receiving and breaking and entering. Nurse Hughes declined to take jewellery. Keeighee proposed disposal. James Murphy, a shearer, noted for years in prison, claimed to have knowledge of Taylor and Riley. A man named Anite discussed a woman's body with detectives, and Taylor hinted his wife might be arrested, taking the blame himself. The case was adjourned.
New York reports the Dayls ub Australia versus Amperios draw is set with Anderson facing Johnston in the first match and Tien meeting Hawkes. The American doubles team is undecided. Monday's schedule lists Johnston vs Hayes and Tilden vs Anderson. Australian players are in splendid form but courts are slow from heavy rain.
Gladstone police court heard cases from Wednesday with two men charged by mounted constables, one for disorderly conduct at polls and another for using obscene language. Miller pleaded not guilty. Fines and short imprisonment were imposed as details showed costs and the language incident. The Leesue Fund reported progress on a project to damp sport. Georgetown News noted Baptist anniversary services and community gatherings with local leaders and a Druid anniversary ball.
Postal authorities announce September 3 1921 mail cutoffs for various routes from Port Pirie and Peterborough. Despatch times include 4 5 pm and 5 25 pm for trains, 6 am to 6 28 am windows for christened routes, with late pillar postings allowed until 2 pm the previous day and Port Pirie post office until 6 am on dispatch day.
The Pirie Cricket Association opened its meeting night at the YMCA rooms with leaders and players from Pirie dielo 1924 joining a quiet gathering. Officers were elected and plans discussed for the season including grants for the Recreation Ground and ticket supplies, with emphasis on strengthening Solomontown and Colle clubs and forming four core clubs under Mr Gray.
Friday near Swan Hill, Constable Delaney was shot by a youth. The boy, aged 45, fled on horseback but was captured near Ny a. Constable Delaney's condition remained serious. he was moved to hospital. Authorities detained the youth on charges of cattle theft and attempted murder. Dying depositions were taken at Swan Hill as natives from Bomalla were summoned.
A report describes death by suicide amid allegations of cruelty by guards at Yatala Stockade. Details cite transfers to Parkside Mental Hospital, a padded cell, and violent incidents involving inmates. An inquiry by Mr Haleambe, SOL, led to findings of severe mistreatment and calls for punishment of guards.
London Thursday reports party standings in Ireland with Government close to a majority and Republicans gaining seats. Five women named to the Dail include a widow of a man killed in Enniskillen fighting. De Valera’s fate and Cosgrave's London interview frame expectations as Parliament may shift with Farmers Independents and Labour backing the Government.
The annual Bath W C T U convention will be at Willard Hall Wakefield street Adelaide from September 1 to September 7. A Monday evening meeting by Ata Pengelley and Tuesday morning prayers and praise led by Lay Holden. A memories service by Mrs R W Nichalls and Bible reading by Mrs J G Jenkins. The president will give the denical address at the public meeting on Tuesday September 7. A social and diamond medal contest precede by Mrs Bradford. Visitors are warmly welcomed at the Rawinule EUoW social on Wednesday September 42 at 9 pm.
Sydney August 44 reports a preliminary inquiry into a skip collision. Captain Wills and Captain Warden discuss the incident with local officials. Becker and Halcombe defend findings while calls for stronger action arise amid magistrate criticism.
At Government House Adelaide on Wednesday the Nb Tuyal Humane Society distributed awards. His excellency Tom Braggie presented the Imperial Ser Noo Medal to Miss Euphemia McKenzie who served nearly 40 years as Matron and wardress at Gladstone Gaol. Miss McKenzie retired under the Civil Service Act and lives in Adelaide. Stories recount kindness and motherly advice to inmates turned wards, many of whom later faced remorse. Warders recall her steady help. prisoners previously confined behind prison walls benefited from her care. Since 1819 the gaol’s inmates rose, increasing strain on facilities, with Miss McKenzie joined by Miss Mary Weld, who retired about a year ago.
A garbled OCR excerpt lists cycling entrants for a one and a half mile race at the Recreation Ground. The legible items include Mary Hotaoe Gavenett and several riders with scattered numbers such as NM Mitchall 20 yds and P. Stevens 450, with other partial names like Ry Seyfang and A. O'Sullivan.
The piece argues comparing savings bank compound interest with buying a £100 Commonwealth bond at £98 to illustrate higher returns. It presents calculations showing profits from five years’ compounding and the bond’s interest, urging savers to shift funds to the Commonwealth bond for better yields. It mentions a £170,000,000 total savings and promotes moving part of deposits to this bond option.
Partial OCR reads like a shipwreck of text about an event or report titled The Record. The readable bits mention sailing and a voyage but provide no clear dates names or places. This card captures the fragmentary nature of the surviving lines without asserting details.
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