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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1923

Page

1

State Parliament Taxation Terms Stated by Premier

Sir Henry Barwell announced in the House of Assembly that overpayments on wheat points total £108 123 for the year. Figures from Melbourne show net positions for each year, with tentative estimates and adjustments under an agreed uniform taxation framework between the Commonwealth and South Australia. The plan envisions a Commonwealth appointed commissioner and a state deputy to administer income taxes under shared laws.

Adelade Tueson Henry Barwell Tle House of Assembly Melbourne Nenry Burwell Australia South Australia Commonwealth Stav

Melbourne Transport Accident Sparks Demands for Railways Reform

In Melbourne strong demands arise for railways and tramways reform after recent incidents. Authorities debate safety, with proposals expected to be discussed in the Town Assembly tomorrow behind closed doors.

Melbourne Tesday Nmi Pewewe

Rich Galena Find in Brisbane River Survey

A reported inspection of galena ore along the West Latehhand River notes a rich discovery with specimens showing lead content up to 3 percent and notable silver presence. Warden and government officials oversee the exploration and describe the ore as highly valuable.

Brisbane Tunnelhey Vur Novlogiat Tive Galena Atiow Latehhand

Industrial Wage Inquiry Opens in Adelaide Tuesday

An official wage inquiry met in Adelaide to review adult sales employee wages in the metropolitan area. The Board, chaired by acting president Mr TLR Bega, heard arguments from Employers Federation representatives Moulten and Wiistit, government and trades bodies, and the Australian Workers' Union. Daly argued wages should align with the Commonwealth Arbitration Court basic wage of four pounds ten shillings, noting cost of living increases since 1921.

Adelaide Boat of Industry Tlr Bega W. T. Rose W.melbourne F. McLabe H. W. Bishop Secreary Employers” Federation Alessis AM. Moulten G. 4. Wiistit Aielalle IF State Board Kuibbs Daly

Timber Workers Union protests delay in awards

In Adelaide representatives of the Timber Workers Union meeting with the State Arrangement Committee to press for delayed awards. Timely judgment was expected from August but no word has arrived. Barnes of the Timber Workers Print noted the dispute and urged action to resolve the matter promptly.

Adelaide Timber Workers’ Union Raplins Li Judement Methoumn Barnes Saunteery Timber Workers Thaa Npinim

UC Berkeley Fire Claims Two Students Amid Widespread Destruction

A large blaze swept Berkeley causing the deaths of two University of California students and destroying hundreds of homes. The fire, driven by strong winds, burned for hours before crews gained control. Damages totaled millions of dollars and many residents were displaced.

Neuter Servier Berkeley California Mon Day University of Californian Blake University Cevers

Fire Rescues Family Near Woodend From Morning Blaze

In Perth on a Tuesday a train crew and passengers helped rescue Mr and Mrs Speak and their children from a two roomed house ablaze 200 yards from the line. A door was forced to wake sleepers and a sapling used to vent the chimney as firefighters aided the evacuation.

Perth Mimjimup Speak Mahey Owin

War Service Homes witness denounces secretary

Melbourne reports a heated inquiry into war service homes. A witness accused secretary Mr Peterson of undermining integrity while others defended officers. The testimony described a troubled scheme surrounding housing allocations and alleged improprieties, with sharp exchanges and strong language from several witnesses.

Tramway rails Adelaide conference aims at standard rail

Mr W T Goodman of the Mumelal Tramways Trust returned to Adelaide from Sydney and Melbourne where he attended a conference of tramway managers. The meeting resolved to resign an Australian standard tramway car and promote domestic rail production to replace imported rails. Rails designed to meet Weir requirements would be manufactured locally for wider distribution.

Adelaide W_T Goodman Hier Egzincas Comeral Mumelal Ceamways Trust Adalside Sydney Melbourne Framway Imanagers Australly Wnetand America Sremway Shri Weir Ether Newsatis

Fragmented OCR yields chaotic venting on labor fatigue

The readable text hints at fatigue and efficiency debates amid chaotic lines. It references work hours, production tempo, and the impact on economy and labor without coherent structure or clear attribution. Entities are unclear due to OCR corruption.

Valueless cheques case in Melbourne under probe

Teasing a man named John Robert McKenzie, a Melbourne man, was arrested by Detective-Sergeant Fount Armstrong on charges of false pretences. He allegedly posed as a Lascellis farmer and bought farm implements valued at £206 from Mr H V McKay, gave a cheque for that amount, but the cheque proved valueless. He retrieved cheques that were unsuccessful at cashing.

Melbourne John Robert McKenzie Detectye-Ser- Fount Armstrong HV. McKay

Poisoned by well water in Toowoomba incident

A local report from Toowoomba details a poisoning case where residents were affected by contaminated well water. Police and medical teams responded as several people were hospitalized and authorities investigated the water source for Arinkite contamination.

Toowoomba Thesany Davie

Tragic Accident at Mine Claims Prendergast Life

Smothered by molten metal, Rockhampton man William Prendergast died today at Maune Mor mine after a large pile of slag collapsed onto him. His widow is listed as the next of kin.

Rockhampton Vousday Witliam Prendengnat Maune Morican Iesyer

Labor Awakening Speech Favors Supreme Economic Council

Mr A G A Wulls, president of the A.L.P., urged a Labour movement revival advocating a Supreme Economic Council. He warned against outside influence, argued for expert-led national planning, and urged policy alignment with annual conferences to avoid chaos in Australia’s economy. He urged broader, intelligent Labour leadership for the nation’s future.

Hainast Ac G A Wulls A.L.P Supreme Economic Council Tolans Labor Party Willis Inrae Labor

PRESSMEN STRIKE Hits New York Newsroom

Tuesday morning without a newspaper as pressmen strike over service stoppage. Union leaders had called a walkout during a meeting at the dressroom, leaving proprietors unaware of the action and delaying publication.

Boxing Dempsey Resting This Year

New York boxing news reports Dempsey will not fight again this year. Promoter Kearns says Dempsey is resting and has received an offer to fight Wilts in February at Tia Jaand, Mexico.

Hetter New York Kearns Dempsey Wilts Tia Jaand Mexico

Carpentier Seeks Meeting With Gibbons In New York

Reports from New York say Carpentier requests a meeting with Gibbons to discuss a possible return bout in New York. Gibbons in Los Angeles indicates willingness. negotiations pass to manager Keane to consult Tex Hick. Philadelphia notes a protected bout date with Godfrey for October 8.

New York Tex Rickard Carpentier Gibbons Wekard Los Angeles Rae Lolves Keane Tex Hick Dempsey Philadelphia Pangue Stki George Godfrey Delteer Ome

Racing Latest Gallops at Randwick

Sydney racing notes from Randwick on Tuesday report multiple workouts. Phe law and Widun clocked six furlongs in under a minute, All Gold ran seven furlongs in 4.14, King Carnival did a mile in 1.46, and Prince Oot end inggier posted a mile in 1 48.

Sydney St Randwick Palthelat Widun King Garnival Prince

Water schemes nothing more for Welshaby

Adelaide Tuesday. The govern intends to place about 70 000 pounds on water schemes at Gear Lawn and Fulnure to establish mains for convention purposes. Premier Barwell said the settlers did not agree to guarantee the interest on the cost of providing the additional main. No further provision will be made for a water scheme for Welshaby settlers.

Adelaide Gear Lawn Fulnure Air Henry Barwell Lo.hil House of Assembly

Sugar Purchases in Melbourne Under Royal Commission

The Royal Commissioner Sir Bob Ward Michal continued the inquiry into colonial sugar purchases in Melbourne. Mr Davies testified and described arrangements with Mr Nash and Mr Deane, including £1000 invested in shares and £1900 mislaid in a wallet. He noted attempts to influence quotations to officials and the exclusion of Colonel Qidershaw due to concerns about doing business outside the Colonial Sugar Refining Company. The inquiry was adjourned.

Melbourne Bob Ward Michal Davies Mearder Hanne Java Deane Sant Nash Mr. Deane Nasi Iresne Segantine Sue Neat Dean

Pirie Gantries Criticised In Adelaide Speech

Hon J Jelley in Adelaide denounces the Pirie gantries design as costly and impractical. He blames central Clarkson for pushing erection while the shipping community and Harbors Board oppose it. Sir John Rice cites unloading costs. Vaughan government terms seen as enabling South Australia to avoid a discreditable burden.

Adelaide Jon J. Jelley Spa Pirie Tus John Brim Harbors Board Messrs Metcalf and Clarkson Mason Sir John Rice Vaughan John Rice Dr. Gordon Kelley Crawfort Vaughan Valleh W. G. Duncan Jelsey

Bruce Urges Singapore Base to Strengthen British Navy

In Colombo, Mr Bruce Prime Minister of Austria cites need for a modern Pacific naval base in Singapore to restore British naval power after the war. He says Britain should avoid war, seeks peace through a strong navy, and supports co operation with Australia under a unified empire policy. The Washington Treaty aims at mobility of the Imperial Navy, with Singapore as a vital base.

Menter Colombo Stanley Bruce Austria Peatanent Pacific Bruce Mediterranean Indian Oceans Singapore Plee i Mr. Duce Washington Ann Ogeuns

Washington Conference Prospects and Powers Split

United Press Association reports Washington again hosts talks with Britain France and Japan on disarmament and submarines. Britain shows hesitancy amid Singapore base concerns while France lacks enthusiasm. Japan supports negotiations but overall European mood may delay initial steps.

United Preta Association New York United Press Association Washington United States Britain France Japan Singapore President Coulee

Burial of Sir Walter Davidson Draws Vast Melbourne Crowd

The burial of the late Governor Sir Walter Davidson was held at St Andrew's Cathedral. Tens of thousands lined the route to the cemetery as naval men and others paid respects. About seven motor cars carried tributes, and service details reflected the era's ceremonies amid a solemn crowd.

Sydney Tiewatay Walter Davidson St. Andrew's Pinegyrie HALAS Melbourne Marquis Suns Wadea

Found Dead in Rughampton Case Shrouded in Mystery

Police found William Schmidt dead beside a Wisbute at Gons Greek with a note reading the Uneconaueseah. Authorities warned the public to avoid speculation as officers investigate the circumstances of the death and collect evidence at the scene.

Rugkhampton Pusselay William Schmidt

Greek Orthodox Minister Visits Pirie From Adelaide

Rev. Cadet Cassimatis of the Greek Orthodox Church arrived in Pirie from Adelaide on Monday. He has been in Australia 16 months and previously served as secretary to the Bishop of Athanasi and as a journalist at Constantinople on the Pontos. He will conduct a service in Pine on Sunday and then return to Melbourne.

Grek Aestrineans Gassimatis Pirie Adelaide Cassimatis Ia Melbourne Australia Athans Constantinopie Pontos Cadetniatis Attili South Australia Victoria Athens Ev. Gassimatis Huglé

Theatry and Poured Shisketour At Local Hall

Amusements present a theatre piece about a veiled plot and a dramatic collapse at a departmental store, plus a show titled The Poured Shisketour tracing a pugilist’s rise. The program includes dancers, a Catholic bazaar at St Anthony’s Hall, and a Black and White fete at Institute Hall with music and high tea for workers tonight.

Fiat Howe Cosmopolitan Alan Janie Pastor Omedina Central Methodist Miety

Boy dies after joking prank with gun in barn

London report recounts a tragic incident where a group of Staffordshire youths found a gun in a barn. Morris, aged 0, picked up the firearm and handed it to another boy who fired it, killing Morris instantly. Police investigate the fatal shooting as a reckless prank.

London Morris Amoltine Sayin Shaol Tae

Australian chemist unveils maize based motor fuel

A South African chemist claims to have extracted a motor fuel from maize and introduced it to the market at eighteen pence per litre. England tests reportedly show promising performance for this new fuel.

Australian Press Association Cape Town Mosday England

In remembrance of Warolit Illman in Exeter

Late advertisement memorial notice honoring Warolit Illman who died in France on September 18 1918. Pronounces gone but not forgotten and is inserted by J C Exeter.

Warolit Aeton France J.C Exeter

Special Meeting of Nheve Drivers Tonight at 1 O'clock

The Orse Drivers' Section calls a special meeting of members for tonight at 1 o'clock. Business described as very important, with four positions reportedly requested, led by W. Robinette.

Ye Nheve Vondange W. Robinette

Ladies Bowling Club Special General Meeting Notice

The Ladies Bowling Club will hold a special general meeting in the Pavilion at 5 13 pm on Thursday September 20. GATT, Secretary.

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Galena Prests Aleshirte Basuttal Paahida Tourtat Alao Tennia Pires THE _ T Port Piric Booleroo Centre WAR Service Homes EA Gnoon Queensland Seromb Grees War Service Peterson Queen of Hearts BR. Purdy Howitt A.L P Sony Wausht Particultat Austrata Godfrey Randwick Georgetown Galnare Welshaby Pirie Gantries Hon. J. Jelley Pie Aubtral Theatre OME St. Anthony's Jemnoriam ORSE Cig Tsor Lters' Bowling Club Gatt G Woodson CO. Ltd
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