01 Aug 1951
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1951
Page
1
The article notes delays and costs as residents discuss lumber deliveries for housing and service huts. It describes a wood merchant’s delivery dispute, a blocked driveway, and a December completion estimate amid rising timber prices.
In Sydney the Australian Council of Trade Unions president A E Monk told an anti inflation conference that unions would not support wage pegging or suspension of wage adjustments. He argued workers should not be left at the receiving end and cited industrial tensions in coal and waterside sectors as obstacles to any wage policy.
In Saigon radio reports the Viet Minh insurgents suggest opening peace talks with the French, amid rumors of a Korea cease-fire worrying U S experts. South Vietnam's Thai Nap Thanh governor was killed by a bombing near Saigon while on an inspection tour. other misc notes follow.
UN communique reports limited progress as negotiators in Geneva aim to place a ceasefire near the 38th parallel. Officials quote ongoing stalemate and insistence on security measures before any accord can be signed.
Ancient Order of Druids officials led by Grand Vice President and Grand Judge travel to Whyalla for the annual installation ceremony. The delegation includes officers such as the secretary treasurer and other dignitaries, with rites noted and names listed among the attendees and roles.
The document lists key officers and committees for the Pirie Rifle Club including chairperson Wo H Richards captain A A Meschike vice-chair AC Brinford secretary Richards treasurer H Cexbuiel and other posts with names like Futur N Meadow and Meschke. It notes the governing committee under Richards Branford and a northern district location near North-Westort RU Vinton.
Nearly fifty awards were presented by W H Richards at Solomontown Hall. The event honored winners across multiple rifle trophies with Leonard Shield presented by Mr A R Leonard and mentions of various competitors and placings. The gathering also included inter-town soccer players welcomed and a festive reception.
The report discusses proposed importation of 1,500 houses from overseas and plans to classify migrants for erection abroad. It questions government intent and notes potential use of imported labor, with concerns about local housing and labor conversion.
A group of Whyalla soccer players gather for a weekend lineup with a 7:30 start on Saturday. They plan away games against Wiysriy and return to Leonard Park for a home clash labeled within their continued form.
At the annual Pine Bowling Club meeting Mr Wells succeeded Mr Vaud Coh, amid a season hampered by officer changes and restrictions. The Jubilee year produced a satisfactory 1980-81 season with many attending. trophies went to HL Young for his 10th title in 21 years while ground work and staff received thanks from retiring president Mr Puddy.
James Walter McHale, 34, company director of Reade Park Gardens, is alleged to have assaulted John Kes an interpreter at his home early Monday. The case, before Lie misistrate, involves a complainant now named as defendant in the evolving proceedings.
Fragmentary report mentions London and routes or rings involving Australia and New Zealand. The readable bits reference London, roundabouts, and international connections with Australia and New Zealand.
U.S. envoy Averell Harriman reports optimism on Abadan refinery closure after returning from London. He says talks with British ministers in Tehran were encouraging as storage tanks fill but tankers do not call at the port.
William Benjamin Creber a former racing and coursing enthusiast died at Gladstone Private Hospital aged about 78. born in Cornwall he came to South Australia as a child and worked on the Blyth Gladstone railway later ran the Koolunga Hotel and was the first licensee of Gulnare hotel. He supported coursing and horse racing with dogs and horses and left a widow Lilburn Fuller a son W P Creber of Iron Knob and a daughter Mrs Dick Gale of Gladstone with other relatives.
Weather notes list daylight times with sunrise and sunset figures, local temperatures for yesterday today and Monday, and regional rainfall records. The report also forecasts continued rain in settled areas and interiors with cooling temperatures and a wind shift from north east to north west, plus rough seas in southern waters.
The United States Atomic Energy Commission reports higher production of atomic bombs in the first half of 1951. Two large plants are under construction near Aiken South Carolina and Paducah Kentucky to expand capacity. The panel notes planned full scale tests in Nevada Desert and Eniwetok with no clear indication on hydrogen bomb involvement.
In Pirie foothills districts peas harvest fell short of last year due to wet dull spells. J R Dellow of the Pirie branch notes crops should come into full swing in a fortnight as improving weather returns. Pea harvest is late and losses from black spot have strained estimates.
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