Western powers seek direct talks with Stalin
Western powers submitted proposals for direct talks with Marshal Stalin to M. Molotov at the Soviet Foreign Office. Molotov, back from leave, met American and French ambassadors as Gen. Bedell Smith and General Yee Chataingneau accompanied him. A confidential report notes Russians may study the proposal, with officials signaling potential quick decisions on a new Soviet government.
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Londom
M. Molotov
Talim
Marshal Stalin
Vis Aadernad
Reuter
Moscow
Decha
Bedell Genith
United States
MM. Yee Chataingneau
France
Foreign Office
Berlin
Greg
Pon
Resumption of Holy War Reported in Palestine Action
London reports the Arab Higher Committee proclaimed resumption of holy war to restore Palestine independence. The committee vows to mobilize Arabs abroad to aid the country’s defense. Count Bernadotte, UN Palestine mediator, travels from Rhodes to discuss Jerusalem demilitarization and Arab refugee relief with both sides, each replying only in principle.
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London
Arab Higher Committee
Palestine
Reuter
Damascus
Count Bernadotte
United Nations
Lef Rhodes
Amb
Trungyrda
Ales
Une
Egypt
Jerusalem
Garden Case Likely To Be Postponed
An adjournment application was heard with Crown not opposing. The case involves defendants including Garden, Spurrell, Pates, and Harcourt, currently serving time for earlier charges, with alleged conspiracy to defraud Hancock and Gore, Brisbane Amber merchants, of substantial sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden
Electricity cuts today restrict use and lighting
Restrictions on electricity use start today due to fuel shortage and poor coal quality. Tadlawers banned, signs and window lighting forbidden, and street and park lighting reduced. Gas supplies unlikely to change 7 am to 6 am pending coal quality conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Works
Tas
Adams Retains Golf Title at Pine Club
Doug Adams defended his Pine Golf Club championship, beating Eddie Davies 3 up with two holes to play after a morning and afternoon run. Davies had upset 8 Con don in the second semi while Adams led early, the title to be decided next weekend amid other grade semifinals and matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Adams
Renveruay
Pine Golf Club Iy
Eddie Davies
Davice
Umee Down
Corcie
Francis
Leseen
HO Ralph
Mallyon
R Adams
Hon Slewes Wie
la. Belcher
Peake
Skewes
Hewes Haan
Aec J. Patera
Gartt
Pancoe
Areca Aaa
Miecke
Nicholion
W. Manson
Cc —T
POM
Bernhandtt
L. N. Rowe
Ship Burrow
P Fischer
Vor Pity
F Wells
Unclear OCR Sports Title Event Report
In a garbled entry, scores and names appear for an Associates title event. Partial reads include Paterson TW, Leane 198, Rowe 15, and W. Fixsl. Another fragment notes Paterson 113 28 with a winner tie for head round. Distant references to femmes C J Paterson 71 and W Gen Site eds 38.
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Ard
Pete
Messies M
Penny
Paterson
Leane
Rowe
W. Fixsl
C. J. Paterson
W. Gen. M
Afernom
Wes
Lay
Stuart Eight Nil In Women's Hockey
Stuart Blue team defeated Armstrong High School and Brook Gordon 8 0 in a B grade match. Prsiponed notes indicate penalties or forfeiture affecting the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Pirie Men Lose To E S Ir's Ten Jamens Dockey Match
On Saturday a team from the steamer Indian defeated a local combination by two. The result follows a previous contest between the sides as they competed for bragging rights in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PIRIE
Esir
Jamens Dockey
Steamer Indian
Ponis
Warnertown Boy Located After Missing Incident
Warnertown six year old son of Mr and Mrs Hikisceus missing since night found at Laure t the. Authorities reported the boy was found safe and no further details were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prnelae Mikiheros
Sam
J) Hikisceus
Warnertown
Laure #t
Battleship Defies New Weapons At Pearl Harbor Test
The Nevada, three miles south of Pearl Harbor, withstood tests of modern weapons Friday. Rockets, bombs, and gunfire battered the ship but she remained afloat. Bat bombs missed. aerial torpedoes finally sunk the target after damage to cruiser guns and armament.
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Honouuly
Nevada
Pearl Harbor
Towa
Blinded Australians Reach England in Britain Welcome
Blinded Australian former servicemen selected for training arrived in Briand on the liner Strathaird. Sir Ian Praser welcomed them saying partners in victory over enemies and that they will stay with staff members and visit relatives and friends at arranged social functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Highlecht
Bt Dunstan's
Briand
Strathaird
Ian Praser
St. Dunstatus
Eset
Central Lacrosse Beats South 10 7 in Park Match
Central defeated South 10 goals to seven in an association lacrosse match at Leonard Park on Saturday. Best players for Central included Turner Theologou and Wotan. for South, Franklin Smith Ward and Spence noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
South
Leonard Park
Alexaner
Theologou
Turners
W. Lane
R. Pranklin
B. Ward
J. ‘Vowles
R. Spence
Ke, Turner
N. ‘Theologou
J. Wotan
R. Majorin
RK. Mitchell
Z. Smith
R. Franklin
Youngest Rifleman Wins P Pin at Local Rifle Club
V Lethbridge, youngest member at Pirie Minianure Rifle Club, won the champion pin in the fourth shoot of the third quarter, firing over 25 yards. A A Mesehke claimed the pin in the fifth shoot of the quarter grand double over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Pirie Minianure Rifle Club
A. A. Mesehke
Postponed Meet Highlights From Rain Affected Show
A ragged score roundup shows several athletes with mixed results as rain postponed the Muvore match. Names Lethbridge Bramford Hennessy and Keast appear with varied scores and times reflecting a disrupted miniature meet timing and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uly Posse
LE Pratt
Searex
Po Lehtoridge
A.C. Bramford
FA Lethbridge
HN Siearing
L. Weatt
AE. Jose
Wi J
Hennessy
ISK Keast
Branford
ASR Prat
Gearing
Lethbridge
Fal Lethhridge
Jose Om
Koolunga Rifle Match Won By Three Points
Koolunga rifle match concluded with a three point margin. High score went to Hancett of the visiting team after four pies were fired and multiple shooters recorded scores such as Lawry 31 and Spencer 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koohungapur
Hancett
A “Treshmen Hic
Lawry
Spencer
A. D. Spencer
TL N
Truncated excerpt recalls Jim Davey’s long service
In 1910 Jim Davey, an employee of South Harbors Board, was sent to Pirie for six months. He remained for years, retiring later after a long period of service in Port Adelaide and Glanville. Fellow workers and officials offered apologies as part of the farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Davey
South Harbors Brard
Pirie
Glanville
Port Adelaide
South Parklands
Adelaide
Ares
Veteran Seaman Recounts Extreme Sea Life Tales
Davey, a seafarer with over fifty years at sea, recalls early voyages ending in shipwrecks and dramatic rescues. He describes the fleet pile on the Outer Harbor wharfs, frantic days and nights fleeing danger, and the Clan Ranald wreck near Trou bridges. The stout Governor Musgrave towed Fremantle while rough seas persisted, and the return voyage took two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey
Rapin
Clan Ranald
Trou
Harbors board helped Davey coach local basketball results
Fragmentary notes discuss Mr Davey turning to the harbors board service in LSM and in the Al yom area. It references Stet Bas bas Inown, a Saturday basketball result, and mentions Old Scholars housing, grades, and local personalities tied to St Andrew's and nearby schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey
Harbors Board
LSM
Tollaw
McLanghlin
Sy Whalip
Charles
Beve Richards
Tenngeon
AL Lines
S. Tisues
Kenley
Rover
F. Dunming
M. Grade Cr ‘Teasyson
Roberts
L. Key
Pirie Man In City Hospital
Roy Percy Bell a 42 year old laborer from Port Pile Estate was admitted to Royal Adelaide Hospital with facial abrasions and concussion after an argument led to a blow in the front bar of a Grote Street hotel. Police report ongoing inquiries and no charges announced.
Leigh Creek Coal For Pirie Aims To Ease Shortage
In Parliament Mr Davis seeks Leigh Creek coal to aid Pirie fuel shortage. Mr Playford notes price likely below Adelaide offers. He urges fuel merchants to contact Mr Blr at the Public Store Department, 41 Putniderstreet, Adelaide, for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Crest
Boa
Mrewood
Pirie Hag
Davis
Bie
Playford
Bler
Putile
Putniderstreet
Adelaide
100 Kilometre Race Dominates Glynde Day
Jim Gleggett, claimed as a top rider from Pirie Cycle Crutt, won the 100-kilometre professional cycling championship at Glynde on Saturday. He defeated Tom Perry and Brian Oates with a time of 4 hours 3 minutes 44.25 seconds as heavy rain caused many withdrawals from the 40 starters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Gleggett
Bsg
Shaimpion
Pirie Cycle Crutt
Fire Brigatie
Glynde
Tom Perry
Brian Oates
Appleby Takes Third in State Women's Championship
J Appleby of Pirie Womens Cycle Club finished third in the four mile unpaced state championship held in the metropolitan area on Saturday. J Jones took first place with P Spooner second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Appleby
Pirie Womens
J. Jones
P. Spooner
50 Mile Pirie Event to L Nestor
L Nestor won the Sumue race from Solomontown to Narridy and back yesterday, conducted by Pirie Cycle Chub. W Brooks and Beldel finished second and third. 16 starters, eight finished within a reasonable time. Whitehead posted the fastest time despite a puncture near Crystal Brook. Rutgers repaired a tube and finished with the back markers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Nestor
Sumue
Solomontown
Narridy
Pirie Cycle Chub
Beldel
W. Brooks
Whitehead
Crystal Brook
Rutgers
D McVicar
Rose Reine
Rosai
L Nestor
Seidel
Beween
Winmer
Ane
Milas
Seem
Tustost
Ry Whitehead
Young cyclists Burned While Seeking Help Near Canberra
In Canberra on Sunday two teen motorcyclists Thomas McApion aged 18 and Frank Rundle aged 19 were badly burned after starting a roadside fire to warm themselves on a trip to Canberra Community Hospital. They collapsed at the hospital and remain in serious condition. McApion’s clothes caught fire. Rundle rolled him on the ground and threw himself on the flames to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Thomas McApion
Frank Rundle
Canberra Community Hospital
Dante
McAplon
Rundle
Russian Attitude On Danube Proposals
London Sunday dispatch reports Soviet delegate Vyshinsky warned that persistent Allied demands on the Danube would force Russia to consider leaving the talks. The envoy said hard conditions would open the door to retreat from current proposals, signaling firm Soviet stance amid postwar negotiations.
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London
Sunuay
Vyshinsky
Russia
Toll Stern Powers
Danubi Center
Regory
Mt Welgra
Weather and Temperatures Reported Across Cities
Day to Day Lighting notes a cool to warm trend with unsettled conditions ahead. Temperatures ranged from lows near 44 to highs around 60 in interior areas, with capital cities Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart cited. Forecasts show fine interior weather, showers in settled zones, cool air, northwest to west winds, and rough seas with rainfall likely within 24 hours ending 4:30 am yesterday.
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Ny Times
Evenine
Suirt
Tomnorrow
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Orean
Violet Day Memory Ceremony Honors Fallen Servicemen
A small gathering including town council members and former servicemen observed Violet Day with a memorial service at Memorial Gates. Mr Mid Melon and the mayor led the tribute as W. Pirie and Returned Soldiers League figures contributed. A moment of silence preceded the mayor’s line Let We forge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Mid. Melon
Agar
Ninisell
Control of Staple Commodities
There was need for unions to make. At the conclusion of Mr Healy's address he was seconded a vote of thanks.
Glamorgan Bowled Out By Australians At Swansea
Australians dismiss Glamorgan for 197 then chase 75 to win as Brown and Ring shine with wickets. Openers start shakily before Ring and Lindwall halt Welsh innings. Fielding tight, Kingsley King leads Good bowling effort. several Glamorgan batsmen fall to pace and swing.
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London
Sunitay
Omates
Wlamorgan
Swansea
Brown
Jenniferns
Ninjos
Mings
Ewling
D. Ring
Theo
Stumge
Malayan Drive Continues In Singapore Front
Singapore reports say Qhiremes and a strong police and military force attacked a jungle hide-out in the Muar district this morning. Earlier, Siamese forces clashed with an armed gang of Communists trying to flee to Siam. one Siamese was killed. An emergency Siamese cabinet met to discuss frontier developments and possible Malay aid proposals to be considered by the Australian cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Qhiremes
Muar Dis Viet
Vanes Pan Taeghanes
Siam
Awsratian Jangie
Salentes
Malaya
Tor
Aerrow
Cabinet Decision On Arms Today
Canberra reports that the cabinet will decide tomorrow whether to approve the British Government request for arms and ammunition to counter terrorism in Malaya. The decision reflects concerns over Communist influence in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Gabriel
Malaya
Leigh Creek Abor Problem and Labor Tactics
The Leigh Creek coalfield faces a labor crisis with reports of manipulation of indigenous and other workers to boost output. Claims describe coercive recruitment, reliance on foreign labor, and poor conditions driving workers away, with sickness and dissatisfaction among crews cited as key causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Leigh Creek
God Thes
Lupe Leigh Crooks
Horth
South Trick
Homles
Pirie bid farewell to Dr. G K Williams at town hall
About 400 people from 26 local bodies gathered to honor Dr G K Williams retiring works manager of Broken Mill Associated Smelters. Speakers praised his community effort and unity building, with gifts and a large framed photograph presented to him as tributes were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.H.A.S
Pirio
oMiclal
G. K. Williams
Fia
Pirie
Warmielers
Stacey Swnale
Cliff
William 1
Homs
Belog
Snellery
Cliff Williams
King
Bae
Bors Pirie Sporting and Social Clubs
GX. Williams
Peeping Tom Active In Pirie in 1921 20 years later
Dr Williams, a metallurgical student who arrived in Pirie in 1921, spent two decades advancing in lead smelting and revolutionising the continuous process, earning fame in non ferrous metals. He and his wife Mrs Williams, and their two sons, plan to move to Bristol, England, as he becomes consultant metallurgist to Imperial Smelting Corporation, with a three year absence anticipated. The community recalls his work and praises his contributions to Pirie.
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Dr. Williams
Pirie
Thas
Australia
New South Wales
Dr Williams
le West
Isdn
EM Worms
Dew Plivined Harksfiswitts
Recuntly Constable
Ueeke
Hummer Dynamo
Walivy
Williams
Dhim
Midleton
RT. Klee
V. Val Int
Cabinet to Plan Tax Cuts Today
Federal cabinet meets to prepare a plan for tax cuts to be submitted to the Parliamentary Labor Party on August 36. Ministers favor reductions in both direct and indirect taxes to support the production drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Parliamentary
Labor Party
Pirie aids funeral and wheat cargo details in same report
The report notes the Pirie branch of the Australian Workers Union president leaving for Adelaide to attend the funeral of T. C. Emery of Swanterage Ethelton who died Saturday night aged BA. It also mentions Bunge Australia staff in Pirie loading wheat for India on the steamer Inafar Pioneer and lists several local residents and hospital patients in Pirie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canery
Pirie
Australian Workers Union
Adelaide
Srali
T. C. Emery
Swanterrage
Ethelton
W. Chittleborough
Wallarao
Bunge
Australita
Lie
India
Inafar Pioneer
Chartes Street
Pirie West
Sind
Bensley Street
Risdon
Surgical
Witc
Pirie Hospital
Gruelling motorcycle club trial route detailed for August 7
The Pirie Motor Cycle Club secretary released the course for the Tee Recorder 12-Howwe Reliability Trial. The route starts at Pirie, follows Port Germein road, passes Mapperby and Nelshaty, then to Nepperby and beyond through Wirrabars, Langa, Hughes Gap, Gladstone, Georgetown, Nareidy, Steinhardt's store, George's Corner, and Pine, with fuel and breakfast stops noted along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howwe
R. Kretachmer
Pirie
Nepperby Unn Vi
Wirrabars
Wirrabaru
Langa
Tur
Wirt
Hughes’ Gap
Gladstone
Wireless Station
Clubrosn
Georgetown
Nareidy
Steinhardt’s
George's Corner
Pine
Boxing Night Covers Melbourne and Newcastle Stadiums
Frenk Flannery stopped Les Puller in Melbourne Stadium on Saturday night. Jack Simith defeated Clem Sands at Newcastle Stadium over two rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenk Flannery
Les Puller
Melbourne
Newcastle Stadium
Jack Simith
Clem ‘Sands
Bruce S A Second in Long Jump at Wembley
Bruce S A placed second in the long jump at Wembley earning a silver medal for his final, with 25 ft 0 in noted. He was the only Australian at the Olympic Games yesterday and stood out by defeating Misy de Groot in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
S.A
Wembley
Ondon
T. Bruce
South
Australia
Jesse Owens
Misy de Groot
Holland
Post Office Letter Receiver Site Shift Approved
Miss Marie Russell forwards a postal request noting Pirie Corporation urged a letter receiver at Edward and Victoria streets. The department approves moving the site to the Victoria and John streets intersection as more central for residents, while warning that shortages of letter receivers may delay service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Russell
Rusell
MUR
Pirie Corporation
Edward and
Victoria Streets
Sansom
Posts and Telegraphs
Victoria
John Streets
Department
Aqme
Noich
Stray Dog Incident Shocks Alderman Davis
A stray dog attacked Alderman Davis on Ellen Street causing a fall and minor injuries. The incident prompted Pisle Town Council to discuss stray control measures and potential remedies in upcoming meetings. Davis returned home sore but reported only a small palm cut sustaining no serious harm.
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Pisle
Counneil
B. Davis
Ellen Street
Houlder
Ald
Davis
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United Nations Appeal
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Glamorgan
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Tate
Cott Fraser
Frank Adams
Rey Cot
Stacey
Goest
Messrs. Voll C Pike
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Picnic and Sports Association
AJ. Marlin
Pirie Trotting
Racine Club
Lambert
Jen” Association
K. M. Lawdle
A. V. Boas
G. Hinton Brie
CE Thomas
Pirie Golf
C. L. Davis, MP
A. AE ‘Whelan
Three Chain Road
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Javed
Ted
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Wil Tims
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Abe
J.E. Marié
Yankso
A. EM. Sly
H. V. Merlingta
Pirie Revile Company
Tom Madigan
Mrs. Madigan
Mr. Milycha
Gloria Evans
Dawn Owens
Joyce Widees
Patty Connelly
Maureen McDonald
Laurel Dugan
Bonds Bow- Tey
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