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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1926
Page
1
A Daily report says Greece faces political tension as a restoration movement grows. Premier Condylis shows dictatorial tendencies while former King George travels from Britain to Romania and may be in touch with events, with supporters saying he would be ready for restoration if it occurs.
Memories from 125 years ago recount a plainclothes constable testifying at the Police Bribery Commission. W A Rollison pressed details on a wartime gratuity and banked sums while another witness claimed modest savings. An elderly Russian corporal, who followed Napoleon to Moscow and later died near Tidis Caucasia, recalled tobacco, a pipe, and a long abstention from alcohol.
A sensational shooting incident near Fullarton River 40 miles from Cloncurry, Queensland, injures two motorists Fleming and Sands as a gunman fires at their car from 50 yards. A threatening note reading Beware of Cold Steel was found on a tree. A third motorist reports a man declaring he fired seven shots at another car. Police investigated. motive appears linked to kangaroo shooting, using a heavy military rifle.
United Service reports intensifying efforts by France and Germany to bury the hatchet. The reconciliation is seen as bringing colossal shifts in global politics and a new European order. A Rome writer in Tribuna forecasts inevitable conflict between Anglo-Saxon and Calvin races.
Sydney today received a arrange account from G Hall Bohreman citing Dr Bohreman who relies on Mr Jones of Daria. Jones toured Dutch islands and claims seeing the creatures in a 40 foot high mancloture. Five live specimens exist and one is to be shipped to America.
In Adelaide a Police Court hearing commented on the dirty condition of James Malone alias Buck leading to a sentence of two months imprisonment for post imprisonment via unlawful means. The defense queried washing frequency while the scene evoked laughter and references to the Old Police Home.
Randwick noted a limited set of horse workouts with Catt leading five furlongs, Battlement close behind. The mare appeared sound and finished smoothly as rivals like Pantheon Rampton and Bounter showed steady speed over ten furlongs in a cautious session.
Adelaide Tuesday report shows Premier L M W receiving a notice that several railway workers were dismissed. Chief Commissioner W Webb reportedly voted without ministerial consultation as the government pledges a full inquiry into the predicament while responding to an Assembly question about loan provisions exhausted.
Mr M G Anderson, chairman of Adelaide Steamship Co, urged arbitration and federal court support to curb crew control and wharf labor overrules. He cited the New South Wales engine drivers strike halting coal mining and port disruptions at Port Lincoln, stressing responsibility and swift award enforcement to prevent losses.
In Melbourne's Criminal Court William Milwain motorman and James Hargreaves guard face manslaughter charges over Arthur Upton and two others killed at Caulfield station on May 26. Crown says driver saw danger signal and braked while guard noted danger signal. signaling apparatus worked. Case to run several days.
An inquest held today at Station Parlioum's Melbourne on John Kiernan of Packington Street Kew assistant stationmaster returned a verdict of death by own action. He had been depressed since the Caulfield crash.
Mr J Perer an old Darwin resident arrived by the Marella today. He spoke of a rich alluvial tin discovery two miles from Darwin. A syndicate has leases over more than six square miles. Perer estimates that about one ninth of ground should yield £440000 worth of tin.
Tuesday representatives from the Seamen's Union and trades committee met shipowners to end the dispute. Seamen delegates adopted a conciliatory stance proposing a one week stand down if discharge is marked bad, with the union to accept or amend the offer in further talks.
A tramway bus en route to Adelaide collided with a lorry near Cheltenham this afternoon. Passenger Joan Tresize of Semaphore was aboard the bus and injured as the vehicle attempted to pass another car.
A locomotive engine left the Lismore railway yards after the throttle was left open. It sped through the yards at about 40 miles per hour, struck a stationary truck and wrecked it, then was caught before reaching the main track. A mail train had departed moments earlier.
At a Back to Pirie celebration meeting led by W Munro, officials debated train timing for the Success destroyer visit, with a Solomontown halt dropped to avoid crowding. Arrangements covered decorations, badges, bonds, broadcasts, and donations to the Returned Soldiers Fund. The Works and Railways Dept approved Drill Hall use. accommodation and transport for visitors were arranged, including lodging for West Torrens players and Kadina visitors. The carnival features a massed band, thousands of children rehearsing, and a grand ball with admission policies and parking rules. The event schedule includes a 2:30 pm carnival start and free child admission.
Disjointed notice urges kinks and queane to attend 7.50 pm meeting about Dullous distribution and button day. Transport committee plans Ellen Street access for special trains, permits motor cars from friends, and asks for attendee names to assist officers.
Norman Modge, 40, of Manly, died amid an alleged party incident. Police say he was found dead in Mcell and arrested a suspect in connection with the case. The timeline and exact location remain unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Naval authorities announce that Hermes Yarmouth Dartmouth Carysfool Cantor Kepper Verity Veteran Witherington Wishart Wivern Wolsey and submarine L27 have been ordered to Hong Kong. The Kepper and the destroyers come from the Mediterranean Fleet under the China station commander.
Torio says in Chinese Customs conference that no end to wars is in sight for three years due to militarists' power. An extra territoriality report condemns maladministration of justice yet outlines possible remedies for China to extricate from consular jurisdiction, admitting a long road ahead for a legitimate government.
United Service reports in Shanghai that an American gunboat was briskly fired on while passing a river fort on Sunday. Three sailors were wounded. General Chiang Kai-shek sent an ultimatum to foreign authorities and a Hankow naval conference reportedly adopted a defiant policy. Civilians are dying at about 1000 daily in Wuchang.
Los Angeles reports mounting evidence in the alleged kidnapping of Aimee McPherson of Angelus Temple. Mrs McPherson launches a 20000 pound fight the devil fund as her mother appeals to a son to surrender amid claims she was not kidnapped.
Officials aim to establish lines of communication with schools in the surrounding district to coordinate policies and address shared needs. The move follows discussions about district-wide collaboration and oversight measures.
Special to The Recorder reports a Miami hurricane and tornado devastate Florida. The city is in ruins with hundreds dead and thousands injured or homeless. Rescue planes and troops aid relief while looting is controlled. Government officials and city managers urge calm as relief efforts continue.
Damage across Iowa's northwest rose as floodwaters receded on Monday leaving estimated losses at £1,000,000 to farmers for crops and property. Railway property sustained about £400,000 in damage. Reports indicate 25 affected bodies or incidents.
The Opposition led by Mr L Butler moves to adjourn the Assembly to press for a debate on the 44 hour week. The motion garners immediate support from all Opposition members. Butler argues the matter concerns the Arbitration Court and criticizes the Premier’s handling of questions.
The Lang Government launches an investigation at Bathurst with representatives of pros, staffs, and products in talks on selling and buying prices. Minister P F Loughlig opens the conference as producers express faith in its outcome though some fear information gathering to use against farmers.
The attempt to tow the stranded steamer Cooma on the Marth eof Queensland was not made last night due to rough seas but will be undertaken when conditions ease. Crews prepared gear and awaited calmer waters to resume recovery efforts.
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