Tag: 100 Years Ago

15 APRIL 1923

The press reported that there had been a widespread attack planned by supporters of the Irregulars in Ireland including targets on London police officers, a former Cabinet Minister, Brixton prison, railways, the Old Bailey and railway stations. 150 armed detectives were involved in the arrest of hundreds of Irish and British citizens in London.

A number of brewers agreed to take one penny off the price of a pint of beer following an agreement that was reached between the brewing industry and HM Treasury.

14 APRIL 1923

The French and Belgian Governments issued a joint statement saying that “we are equally resolved to pursue our common action in the Ruhr until Germany decides to make direct proposals for the payment of reparations and will continue for as long as is necessary”.

The Committee, Report and third reading stages of the Army and Air Force Bill were completed following an all-night sitting of the House of Commons.

William Thomas Cosgrave gave the first Irish Free State budget in the Dail, stating that there would be no new taxes and no reductions.

James Henry Thomas, the Labour MP for Derby, criticised the reduction in pay for some railway workers, saying that it was unnecessary given the financial state of the rail network.

13 APRIL 1923

A conference called in a bid to settle the Norfolk farm strikes failed to reach an agreement.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer said that they were looking at whether there should be a ban on the importation of potatoes.

The press reported that the Government was considering whether or not to close the British Trade Delegation in Moscow.

12 APRIL 1923

It was confirmed by the Irish Free State that Liam Lynch, the leader of the Irregulars, had died.

Six executions took place at Tuam Barracks of members of the Irregulars.

The talks to bring the strike of builders to a settlement collapsed.

The Speaker of the House of Commons adjourned proceedings in the House following a dispute between the Government and the Opposition, with Labour members singing the Red Flag.

11 APRIL 1923

The Irish Free State Army announced that they had captured Liam Lynch, the chief of the Irregulars, who had been seriously wounded during the arrest.

The development of Empire markets was discussed in the House of Commons, particularly with regards to cotton.

Sir Patrick Ford was appointed a Lord Commissioner of the Treasury.

10 APRIL 1923

Robert Thomas won the by-election for the Anglesey constituency, winning the seat from Independent Labour. Robert Thomas secured 11,116 votes, Labour’s Edward John secured 6,368 votes and the Unionist candidate Richard Owen Roberts secured 3,385 votes.

The Special Constables Bill and the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Bill were read for a second time in the House of Commons.

The Free State Government in Ireland said that they were near to seeing the collapse of the Irregulars.

9 APRIL 1923

Lord Derby, the Secretary of State for War, began an inspection tour of the police forces of Northern Ireland.

The French press reported that the British, French and Belgian Governments had reached an agreement over the French occupation of the Ruhr Valley.

Armed robbers broke into the house of the Coroner in Dublin who was investigating the murder of Mr Bondfield.

Nine members of the Irregulars were killed at Glencar by Irish Free State troops.

8 APRIL 1923

A conference was arranged to discuss ending the strike of farm workers in Norfolk.

It was reported that fighting had broken out in Memel (now Klaipėda in Lithuania) with troops at a standoff with protesters.

The remaining section of Dunwich Church tower was taken down to save it from the encroachment of the sea.

7 APRIL 1923

A £2 million road scheme was proposed to connect Edinburgh and Glasgow, with the Ministry of Transport agreeing to pay for half of the cost.

Thomas Derrig, an anti-Treaty member of the Dail, was shot and badly wounded whilst trying to escape from a CID escort in Dublin.

A car carrying Lord Waterford was shot at in Waterford, but he was unharmed during the attack.

The British Museum denied that they had in their collections a mummy which had supernatural powers following comments made by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

6 APRIL 1923

Frederick Thomson was appointed as the Solicitor General for Scotland.

The death was announced of George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon, who had become known for funding the archaeological investigation of Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings.

The French and Belgian Governments announced that they planned to seize stockpiles of fuel currently located in the Ruhr Valley.