Amethyst makes dramatic escape down Yangtze River
The British sloop Amethyst, under Lieut Com J S Kearans, escaped Communist guns during a 140 mile dash down the Yangtze in 74 hours. The crew, held hostage since April, navigated under fire and floodwaters and reached the mouth of the river with minimal fuel, en route to Sasebo for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amethyst
Admiralty
Newa
Yangtuze River
Chine
J. S Kearans
G.mt
Yaheise
Hongkong
Joe Palooka Loses Paternity Appeal in Worcester
Court ruling by Judge Walter D. Allen dismisses paternity claim by Joe Kirkwood Jr. fathering twins attributed to Miss Florence C. Heppenstall. Kirkwood, Australian born trick golfer, seen as playing Joe Palooka role. Case hinges on appeal and the legality of paternity designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Joe Kirkwood
Julio
Worcester
Massachusetts
Walter D. Allen
Kirkwood
Florence C. Heppenstall
Birkwood
Joe Pulouka
Wade
Hush-Hush Plane Triumph in Kemsley Cup Race
In a thrilling Birmin ham Kemsley Cup event Britain's Hawker Pil sparked a split-second victory. The aircraft averaged 506 files an hour over four laps on the 20 mile course, securing a dramatic win amidst hush hush details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bundsy Quest
Britain
Birmingham
RS L President Cleared In League Resolution
RS L President cleared last night amid charges alleging Communist Party ties. Six officials were cleared, including state president W. Vee, as the Reformed-Servicement’s League concluded its sitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syney
Loishour
Servicement’s League
W. Vee
Ah Hein
Hie Communist Party
Huddy Wins Pin At Pirie Rifle Club Practise Shoot
Huddy tops the field at the Pirie Rifle Club practise shoot earning the champion pin. Scores feature Huddy at 6 dollars value, Alan ylesebke, RH Bare, Allchurch, Lethinge, Norton, Turner, Nickels, Barbier, Creasy, Donnellan, Beast, Branford, Norton, Hall, Birhards, Gherlander, Hennessy, Gerbliety, Jone, Sullivan, Bell and S. F. Besauby with varying marks and totals listed from the event held Saturday at Pirie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huddy
Pirie
Alan Ylesebke
RH. Bare
B. Allchurch
P Lethinge
KR J. Norton
J. Turner
Alt Nickels
J. L. Meherney
SW AR. Barbier
HL Creasy
No Meadow
WY. KE. Donnellan
Beast
AC Branford
F Norton
T E. Hall
WH Birhards
P. Branford
R. Gherlander
W Hennessy
Gerbliety
E. Jone
J Gsuilivan
Fo Bell
F. Besauby
Norton Best Off Rifle At Crystal Brook
Norton tops the Crystal Brook rifle club match with strong scores including 48s and 44s led by Huxtable and Norton while other shooters such as Beas Kip Haney Munday and Mathews post competitive marks. The event features a long list of shooters and scores across multiple relay lines and stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Crystal Brook
Hi. Norton
Crystal Brook Ieide Clu
Haney
Fo Hawes
Saint
VL Norton
Eo Mehel
Ro Mena Ata
J Mathews
Coweanry
C Lines
Heast
Renshaw
Skuring
Expectant Mother and Two Children Die in Newport Fire
Sydney report says Mrs Silen Holmes thirty and her two year old daughter Ann and four year old Richard John died in a timber hut blaze at Newport last night. An exploding spirit lamp is believed to have started the fire. Mrs Holmes was expecting another child within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Silen Holmes
Ann
Richard John
Newport
Bromwich Shines In Davis Cup Win In Delaware
Australia won the American zone final of the Davis Cup 3 matches to 2 in Wilmington. Bromwich and Sedgman won the doubles 6 0 6 4 6 2 over Ormando and Rolando Vega of Mexico. Bromwich played superbly, and George Worthington was named to the Australian team as a reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Delaware
Australia
Bromwich
Sedgman
Ormando
Rolando Vega
Mexico
George Worthington
Miniereeney
Treasure Trove Unearthed at Ancient Moravian Church
Archaeologists at Ulerske Hradistt report discovery of a crypt and cemetery beneath a church dedicated to the Great Moravian Empire. Graves yielded large quantities of gold and silver items, described as lavish, with the church structure preserved in near perfect condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Suiday- Szveliosinak
Ulerske Hradistt
Eynral Morasia
Great Moravian Empire
Germein Council Drives Against Boxthorn War Declared
Murray town branch of the Agricultural Bureau Port Germei District Council declares war on boxthorn. All public reserves and plantations in the Hundred of Wong Jarra have been cleared. Local landholders are expected to be served notices to clear thorny growth from their properties.
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Murraytown
Agricultural Bureau
Port Germei District
Counil
Boxthorn
Wongjarra
Chery Properties
Mid Air Crash Kills Sixteen Involving DC3 And Naval Plane
A DC3 airliner and a naval plane collided mid air yesterday, killing sixteen people aboard the liner and injuring others. The naval pilot reportedly fell when his parachute failed. Separately, London bound George Wieckenden, a former POW from Blechammer camp, plans to meet Prince Wilhelm of Wittenburg. Wieckenden will host the prince for eight weeks as thanks for humane treatment of prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pul Din
New Jersey
London
George Wackenden
Bledammer
Sir Iosia
Wilhelm Vor Huhvulohe
Wittenburg
Germany
Blechammer
Wieckenden
Kent
Wiekenden
Open Season At Pirie Crossing Uprooted Street Signs
Reports say Mary Elie street signs at the Wanideara road and Florence street junctions with Mary Elie street were uprooted. Acting engineer-surveyor A Rutgers of Wirig Corp logged the matter with police. drivers faced delays as some stopped, others proceeded through the intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerhty
Wanideara Road
Florence Street
Mary- Elie Street
A Rutgers
Wirig Corporation
Yineer
START SOON ON ST. MARK'S CHURCH REBUILDING PLANS
Bishop McCabe says rebuilding St. Mark's Church will start soon but completion date impossible to forecast due to many factors. He spoke at an early Mass after a fire earlier in Ortubyet 1947, expressing regret that sacraments could not be administered in the ruins.
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Alles Church
T. McCabe
Bort Augusta Catholic Diocese
St. Mark's Church
Ortubyet
Vitv
Fires In Flinders Range Glowing Scrub Outbreaks Seen
Last night several scrub fires were visible from Pirie in gullies of Flinders Range south of town. Outbreaks resembled strings of glowing electric globes. No reports were made to Pirie police.
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Pirie
Flinders Range
Empties Drive Money For Brisbane School Improvements
Ascot State School turned 70 000 bottles into revenue over seven days earning 161 pounds to fund swimming pool improvements. The bottles ranged from pill bottles to jars and were sold to bottle merchants as a popular school fundraiser.
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Brisbane
Ascot State School
Prong Man Fined On Betting Charge Port Broughton case verdict
Joseph Anthony Sanger of Hort Broughton was found guilty at Port Broughton Police Court on April 1 for betting in a public place. He faced a £25 fine and costs. defense denied the charges as police investigations followed complaints from Vine Division.
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D. R. Downey
Joseph Anthony Sanger
Hort Broughton
Port Broughton
Ah Port
Broughton Police Court
Trdp
Weather and boxing results from Newcastle Saturday
The report notes sun and temperature figures for several cities with forecasts for Friday through Saturday. It lists yesterday temperatures, barometer readings, rainfall in the last 48 hours, and upcoming showers. In boxing, Tomy Hall outpointed Fred Kay, Micky Roberts defeated Kill Green, while Sid Chapman and Micky Pinnery had a no fight.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Newcastle
Newcastle Stadium
Tomy Hall
Fred Kay
Micky Roberts
Kill Green
Sid Chapman
Micky Pinnery
Whyalla dominates Pirie in decisive league win
Whyalla thrashed Pirie by 11 goals at Whyalla Oval in a dominant display. J Mitchell starred for Whyalla, while Pirie was outmarked and outplayed in every area. Best for Pirie were P Lemm and D Kershaw, but the visitors never contended after half time as Whyalla’s defense and attack clicked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyalla
Pirie
Adelaide Oval
Oval
Muh
J. Mitchell
J. Brown
M.mcmahon
Brown
B. Wiskar
McMahon
T. Wilson
W. Lean
K. Atkins
L. Har|greaves
Gordon Schwartz
M. McMahon
B. Wiskay
P. Lemm
Caph
Matt
Mitchell
Pirie Association
D. Kershaw
Lttle Hick
Extension of Flood Appeal Week in Pirie Hospital Stand
The Recorder reports Mayor Middleton of Pirie convalescent in Pirie Hospital extending the flood relief fund appeal to the end of the week. Receipts total £184 16s 1d with a £250 target, donations to The Recorder office. The list includes Pirie Football Association 550 5.4, Cheesman & Co 440, J. & R. Porgat Ltd 220, Proprietary Football Club 22, among others.
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Middleton
Pirie
Pirie Hospital
New South Wales
Recorder
Recorder” Office
Pirle Football Association
Cheesman & Co
J. & R. Porgat) Ltd
Proprietary Football Club
Thos. Bowden & Son
W Brow
E. J. Francis
A. R. Taylor
P.L.W
Dutch breeder Dr A Leugsdoorn questions show value
Breeding expert Dr A Leugsdoorn, a world renowned Dutch geneticist, travels in South Australia. He believes the benefit of stock shows lies in farmer discussion rather than competition. After years of study he finds no link between breed type and stock production.
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A. Leugsdoorn
South Australia
Standard of Pirie Poultry Praised at Showgrounds
Claude Preak of Adelaide praised Pirie Poultry at the Pirie Poultry Bird and Kennel Club showgrounds demonstration. Over 90 rounds were penned, with exhibitors A. C. Matthews and F. Davis presenting an Old English Game cock and a Black Pekin bantam hen. A large entry list awaits the club show on August 20, hoping to beat this year's record as coal strike settlements may boost travel for exhibitors.
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Claude Preak
Adelaide
Pirie
Pirie Poultry
Bird
Kennel Club
Messrs
A. C. Matthews
F. Davis
Minh
Hopes of End to Coal Strike Dashed in Sydney
In Sydney a meeting of the Combined Mining Unions Council collapsed as W Blair and four moderates walked out, blocking planned aggregate meetings. The Miners Federation central executive voted to continue the strike, signaling unity had fractured amid protests and demonstrations over five weeks of industry disruption.
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Britain
Llwynypla
Rhondda Valley
South Wales
Sydney
W. Blair
Combined Mining Unions Council
The
Miners’ Federation
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Blacksmiths’ Society
Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association Lad
Blair
Messrs
P. J. Clarey
A. FE. Monk
Australian Council of Trade Unions
AWU leader injured by falling sledgehammer at plant
Mr TL Emery president of Pirie section of the Australian Workers' Union was struck on the leg by a sledgehammer while removing additions from a girder at the Dwight and Lloyd plant in the Smelters district on Friday. He received first aid and was admitted to the surgical ward at the hospital.
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Dwight and Lloyd
TL Emery
Pirie
Australian Workers’ Union
Emery
Lyndhurst Pirie Pigeons Race Full Results
Lyndhurst hosted a pigeon race with 169 birds from 21 owners. Winners included Lyndhurst birds by Staker & Son and C Hosken with top distances around 16149 yards, plus multiple placings across North South and West sections with awards funded by local sponsors. The Homing Society also held a second Lyndhurst race with a J Lawntsen trophy and similar section results for Hosken, Jackson, and Sandery entries.
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Lyndhurst
Staker & Son
B.p.h
W. Hutchinson & Son
W. Dietman & Son
Laube
Bros. Ree
Pirie West
Ociety
J. Lawntsen
C. Hosken
Ats. Sams
H. Jackson
R. F. Sandery
P.P.W.D
T. Manfield & Son
A Patterson
R. Hanniball
C. Munn
H. Brakenridge
H. Petagna
J. Hagen
Hosken
Hackyou & Son
A. Patterson
H Price
F. Nottage
Cessnock Miners to Hold Special Federation Meeting
Rank and file members of the Miners Federation in Cessnock decided tonight to hold a special meeting tomorrow afternoon. It is believed the session is called in response to developments against aggregate gatherings.
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Sydney
Miners’ Federation
Cessnock
Hairdressers Face 75 Percent Trade Drop in City
Adelaide reports a 73 percent fall in hairdressing activity since power restrictions began. Secretaries cite inability to use electric permanent waving and cost of cold waves. Shops largely stay open with staff on holidays, while patrons cut back until strikes end. Hairdressers improvise with primus and spirit stoves to heat water.
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Adelaide
E. H. Hergstrom
Master Hairdressers’ Association
Three Golf Finalists Decided At Weekend Championship
The weekend drew three finalists in each grade with Adaime Thorpe and Brooks among the contenders as semis conclude. First round and semi results listed include Boully, Treleaven, Davies, Ralph, Cartledge, Read, Paterson, Thorpe, Bonython, Munn, and Brooks. Four-ball and best-ball matches Saturday produced several decisive results including Burdon Hart pairing seven up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaime
Thorpe
M. L. Brooks
L. Boully
D. J. Treleaven
Adams d. Boully
E.L
Bonython
W. Thompson
V. W. R. Riddle
D. P. Sharman
M. Byass
D. J. H. Qatchpole
A. L. Farrell
D. R. G. Wheeler
J. le Leu
D. R. Jones
BE. Burton
D. H. Hart
Burdon—Hart
H. Impett
A. J. Paterson
J. H. Hocking
A.M. P. Murdock
C. E. Thomas
C. Hi. Jones
L. A. Belcher
W. Thompson Lup
W. H Leane
E. L. Mitchell Square
E. L. P. Davies
R. K. Mallyon
H. A. Martin
J. Davies
BR. J. Skewes
T. A. Bernhardt
W. K. Francis
P. M. Bernhardt
N. G. Read
H. T. Webster
A. C. Targa
A. P. Newall
G. McInerney
E. Peak
Mayor Middleton Makes Progress at Pirie Hospital
Last night reports say Pirie mayor Mr Middleton is improving at Pirie Hospital. He has left his bed for an hour but remains indoors and cannot receive visitors yet. H. S. Fawcett of Solomontown visited Whyalla with the Pirie footballers and found his mother Mrs A Fawcett improved. Mrs Fawcett, formerly of Pirie, has been in Whyalla Hospital about three weeks.
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Middleton
Pirie
Pirie Hospital
H. S. Fawcett
Solomontown
Whyalla
A. Fawcett
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Prince
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ST. Mark's
McCabe
By C. P. Munn
Whyalla League
Swan Districts
L.A. Association
Byer
Red and Blues
K. Barnaves
Bottrof
Manning
Stinchcomb
Harvie
McLaren
Bade
Seven
Horne
McInesney
Pirleans
Bindi Bell
L. O. Wundke
Prite
J. 8. Bocking
J. West
Wid Max Horne Trapt
Claude Heath
Piricans
Hotel Spencer
L. Bade
M. Horne
J. McInerney
D. Abraham
R. Zever
M. Rilston
Teach
D. Stul Jey
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G. Schwarte
P Lemm
F. Maxwell
Whiswith
J. Michell
G. Smncheom
K. Balnaves
C. Balnaves
D. Starley
J. Manning
Phillis
K. Norton
M. Mc Mahon
Twilson
V. Simpson
G. Schwartz
C.mlu.c
A.L.P
U.nlu.l
Uumbers
Kurti Kurri
Minmi
Douain
Pole
A.L
Calwell
Mr. Calwell
A.W.A
President In Hospital
Adams, Thorpe, and
Brooks
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