Reasonable Chance of End to Berlin Blockade Talks
London reports indicate a possible Soviet willingness to lift the Berlin blockade and begin four power high level talks on Germany. British American French diplomats, led by Mr Roberts and Gen Bedell Smith, worked overnight with Bevin and Allied colleagues to study a cabinet brief. Western routes were being altered by the Russians to avoid the Western sectors of Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
France
London
Paris
Washington
Berlin
Germany
Dicead
Roberts
Ernest Bev
Reuter
Europe
Swansea Match Abandoned Due to sodden pitch
London Tuesday reports that after captains inspected a pitch sodden from heavy rain the match between Australia and Glamorgan at Swansea was abandoned. Australia had been 316 for three in reply to Glamorgan's 197.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Swansea
Australia
Glamorgan
Viceregal Visit to Pirie Guides August Tour
Sir Willoughby Norrie and Lady Norrie travel to Pirie on August 18 for a multi day visit with Capt. Viscount Althorp and Miss Fay Darley. The party arrives by road from Adelaide about 5.30 pm and stays at the Royal Exchange Hotel. They attend a mayoral ball and visit Pirie Hospital Memorial Oval Mission to Seamen Yacht Club and local NGOs, meeting citizens and youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby Norrie
Norrie
Pirie
Viscount Althorp
Fay Darley
Adelaide
Royal Exchange Hotel
Hix Excelency
Vial Pirie Hospital
Woodward Park
Memorial Oval
Pirie Yacht Club
Young Men's Christian Association
Tady Norrie
Young Women's Christian Association
Renomed Servicemen's League
Oyu
Viste Smickers
Pirie footballers lectured on field tactics near Tobruk
During a wartime visit, two visiting men gave a talk to the Pirie footballers on football styles and play near Tobruk as the ALF engaged nearby. A local coach accompanied them, critiquing several players' techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALF
Tobruk
Kadina
Horse trainer fined after racehorse transport clash
In Adelaide on Tuesday William Joyce of Frederick Street Williams faced The Bareba-Woliie Court for a case over a racehorse tied to a train transport plan. The ruling cited a £5 1s costs and referenced a January 17 incident when Australian Railways arranged a train service for horses, highlighting ongoing tensions over moving horses by rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears
A. L. Goode
Adelaide
William Joyce
Frederick Street
Wellams
Thebareba
Woliie Court
Hung Talown
Gawler
Roat
Aoutl Australian Railways
More German Experts May Come Here
British migration policy is urged to be gradual while more German experts may travel here to study and advise on economic and industrial development. The source notes an exchange of expertise and concerns about influx pace.
Ministry Of Labor Officer In Pirie Sees Growth In Australia
An officer from the British Ministry of Labor, Mr J G Robertson, said gradual migration would be needed to avoid eco nomic disruption. He toured Pirie with staff, inspected hostels, and noted rapid, diverse postwar industrial growth in Australia, praising Whyalla’s expansion and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Britain
J G Robertson
Ministry of Labor
Pinte
Robertson
A. Chambers
Commonwealth Employment Service
Suuh Australia
A. Foreleaven
Adelaide
Crystal Brook
New South Wales
Victoria
Pirie
Whyalla
Broken Hill
Ian
No sign of giant French plane in ocean search
In Paris on Tuesday British French Portuguese and American aircraft along with French naval craft failed to sight a six engine D'Ors?checa plane missing on a flight from Martinique to North Dakar with 40 passengers and 12 crew. The French government suspended all lights of that type of air and an Air France spokesman said hull damage was serious though the plane should remain afloat for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Martinique
North Dakar
Air France
Many Communists In U S Government Positions
Louis Budene, former Communist leader and editor who left the party in 1945 to become Catholic, testified to the Senate investigating committee that Communists aimed to overthrow the U S government by force if necessary and that thousands held government employment in significant posts. He said the party had received financial support from Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louis Budene
Senate
United States
Late Mir Hubert Came Here 37 Years Ago
Obituary note for Mir Hubert of Ivyholmstown who died in Pirie Hospital. Born near Ralnier Willie Landon, he moved to Ausipwin as a youth, worked in railway construction and later at Pirie Corporation. He married Atlas Jethel Lambert and supported Solomontown Old Age and Invalid Pensioners. Survived by widow and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Guinars
Hendy
Mr. Quinn
Red Warry Hubert
Ivy Wholmstown
Prin Hospital
Ralnier
Willie Landon
New South Wales
Aste Be
Pirie
Pott My
Huberts
Nihealtin
Pirie Corporation
Wesheotite
Atlas Jethel Lambert
Paul
Poghad
Solomontown
Laurohoe Mobert
Maimed Rabbits Incident Sparks Local Anger
Local residents express outrage over an incident described as maimed rabbits in a bag. The event prompted calls for accountability and clearer animal welfare measures amid debates on reporting and response.
Whyalla Selects Saturday side for Vine clash at Adelside Oval
Whyalla's team for Saturday is chosen for the Vine match at Adelside Oval. Eight players return from last year's Pirie win while several stars are absent through injury or contention. Captain is M Hore with M Raymond, Colin Balnaves, J Dempsey, and J Wallis among notable omissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyalla
Vine
Adelside Oval
Pirie
W—Il
M. Raymond
Colin Balnaves
J. Dempsey
J. Wallis
M. Hore
R. Harris
Alst Aly
Pirin
Aginst
J. Leu
Audoss
Kershaw
Smale
Grocke
Gullings
P McBride
B._Smith
J Manning
Ky Balaves
A.GT.U. to Discuss Arms Decision
Melbourne reports the emergency committee of the Australian Council of Trade Unions will meet tomorrow to discuss the Federal Cabinet plan to send arms and equipment to Malaya. Waterside Workers Federation and Seamen's Union oppose arming Malaya, arguing it fuels a political trade union struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Malaya
Waterside Workers’ Federation and
Seamen's Union
Mrid
Reserves Named for Team Roster
Reserves listed include L Charter D Treleaven 4 Stinchcomb and J Lane for the squad, with roles as substitutes noted in the lineup. The selection reflects depth in the roster and readiness for forthcoming games or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Charter
D_ Treleaven
Stinchcomb
J Lane
B Grade Combined To Meet Proprietary At Memorial Oval
A combined Pirie B Grade team will meet Proprietary senior players not chosen for the Adelaide game at Memorial Oval on Saturday. A curtain-raiser between Proprietary and Port juniors starts at 12 45 PM. The B Grade lineup includes J Nitz E Flan J Condon Rodgers M Brown R Kent G Moseley R Naulty R Norton J Phelan K Hegein I Corrie M Sjostrom L Dubert W Smith T Lydesmore D Etagna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Oval
Pirie B Grade Football Association
Proprietary
Adelaide
Port Juniors
J. Nitz
E. Flan
J. Condon
Rodgers
M. Brown
R. Kent
G. Moseley
R. Naulty
R. Norton
J. Phelan
K Hegein
I. Corrie
M. ‘Sjostrom
Fourteen Motor Cyclists Ready for The Recorder 12 Hour Trial
Fourteen motor cyclists from multiple teams including Whyalla will start The Recorder 12 Hour Reliability Trial at midnight, departing Lewis Cycle Works on Alexander Street in 3 minute intervals, riding two laps of the circuit with detailed schedules and checkpoints across Napperby to George’s Corner.
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Fourieey Miptor
Apeludin Tee
Whyalla
Recorder
Tarshal
Lewis Cycle Works
Alexander Street
Footner
Auto Cycle Council of Australia
G. Wood
Ke. Templer
R. Kittel
M. Kerr
K. Neylon
A. Windsor
M. Searman
Gi. Williams
A. Williamson
UD. Prior
J. Matthews
B. Nottie
L. Mitchell
Pirie No. 1
Fourner
Mitchell
Neylon
Kerr
Windsor
Kittel
Pirie No. 2
Wood
Templer
Searman
Napperby
Gorgemouth
Bangor
Wirrabara
Laura
Hughes’ Gay
Huddleston Tine
Gladstone
Petrol
George~ Town
Naridy
Koonn
Redhill
Munefoora
Petral
Cl Suculs’ Gap
Water Splash
Crystal Brook
Huddleston Run
Hughes’ Gap
Eetaloo Valley School
Sollaby Hill
Bottom
Catahy Hill
Fouremile Crossing
George's Corner
Pirie
Petrol and
Sandy Lane
Wirrabare
Nursery
Gorge
Another Win To Black In Shiftworkers Football
Black defeats Blue 15 goals to 4 with Black scoring eight goals at Memorial Oval. Gooley R Wis tar teach five, Button four, Murloch and others also cited. Blue respond with Gooley twelve, Ulseth two, Boehm, Buyton, Wirkar, Znbrinich, McMahon, Buchanan, Mayes among scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qucresses
Wack
Blue
All Sports Association
Memorial Oval
J. McMahon
Buchanan
W. Mayes
J. Nite
D, McDonald
J. Lydeamore
Gooley
Roehm
W, Condon
Ro Dyer
Public Schools Footballers On Visit To Pirie
A team representing South Australia Public Schools Football Association arrived in Pirie on Monday. The visitors, quartered with local families, will return to Adelaide on Friday after a Smelters tour, Memorial Oval practice, and a match against Pirie and Solomontown school sides plus Pirie High School under 14s. A social at Solomontown School is planned, with a hills trip scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Austraad Public
Pirie
Adelaide
New Telephones Required in Australia Record Year
ADELAIDE Tuesday official figures show 38147 new telephones added in 1947 48, a record. Availability remained low at 13001 applications still unmet, with South Australia attracting attention as 944 instruments remained required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Australia
Attrashia
Eden Hills ALP to Visit Pirie for Conference and Tour
A Eden Hills Australian Labor Party delegation of 30 to 40 members will visit Pirie for a weekend conference. MP C L Davis will preside as Adelaide visitors arrive Saturday at 12 40 pm, receive a civic reception, tour town, and attend talks on Co operative Challenge and Development Decentralisation Destiny with Dr Lloyd Ross addressing. The party departs by 5 pm train Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Valley
Australian Labor Party
Pirie
C. L. Davis
Adelaide
Waterside
A. E. Whitford
Co-operative Challenge
Lloyd Ross
Ross
A. W. Wallace
Eden Hills
G. Hl. Sharpe
Coal Mines Strike Halts 32,000 Tons in Two Days
Sydney reports eight mines on strike over pay for statutory holidays forcing idle pits and a total 13,000 tons daily loss yesterday. E H Gallagher told the Coal Industry Tribunal hearing that many stoppages may be avoided as holiday pay is at stake. Grant of the Federations claimed the previous fortnight’s gains show ministry stability. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Joint Coal Board
Bunal
E. H. Gallagher
Coal Industry Tribunal
N. F. Stuart
G. WS. Grant
Aowers' Federation
Grant
Port Pirie man faces violent robbery charge in court
Arnold George King, 28, of Federation Road Port Pirie, denies robbing Arthur Edwin Little of 270 in a Florence Street near Pantheon Club incident about 10.15 pm on July 3 after aiding him from a farewell event. Little identified King in a line of men. trial to continue tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
Pantheon Club
King
Mr. Chamberate
Women's Golf At Crystal Brook Scores Round One
In the first round at Crystal Brook, players from Gott Chul associates compete with Musdames Suruch O'Callaghan Cotman Baldy Thanas O'Shaugh Husege and others. Notable scores include Miss Story 12 16 7 and Mrs E McLeod 112 30 76, with Jean Murdock and Miss Kain also posting totals amid a lively field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Crystal Brows Gott Chul Associates
Musdames Suruch
O'Callaghan
Cotman
Baldy
Thanas
O'Shaugh- Husege
Bimdi
Ve Li
M. Story
E. McLeod
Jean Murdock
Kain Gbo
Pinder So Og
Mindset Budget Plans Big Housing and Works Scheme
A vast government program for housing, public works, and new public buildings is to be funded by a Mindget expenditure of 2 £ 499,000900, to be presented when the House of Representatives meets in September. The Prime Minister and Cabinet forecast a family budget with tax cuts for middle earners, increased pensions, higher education grants, and revised income tax rates. The plan aims to boost production, expand pensions, and raise allowances for university and school bodies, with later reviews of property income tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
House of Representatives
Pirie Lacrosse Team Travels For Adelaide Match
The Pirie Lacrosse Association plans an interstate trip by bus from the Barrier Hotel at 8 o'clock Saturday morning. A team will face Legacy Club with Currie, Ward, Willoughby, Piller, Alexander, Davidson, Goode, Hurner, Kranklin, Holt, Linve, Sorunsen and Sorensen listed. B team selections include Vowles, Swanbury, McDonald, Richards, Smith, Sedinary, Theologdn, Spence, Nolan, McBeath, Sorensen, Majorin, and Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Pirie Lacrosse Association
Pirie
Barrier Hotel
Isi
J. Currie
My Middleton's engagements cut short by indisposition
My Middleton the mayor of Pirte will be unable to fulfil engagements for a few days due to ill health. Cable advice reports United States Ambassador to Australia Myron Cowen leaving San Francisco to assume his post, with brief planning in Honolulu en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Middleton
Pirte
Myron Cowen
Ftw
United States
Australia
San Francisco
Honolulu
J. G. Robertson
British Ministry of Labor
A. Chambers
Commonwealth Employment Service
South Australia
Pirie
South Australian Gas Company
Hocking
Adelaide
A. Q. Ells
Crystal Brook
K. D. Moran
J. H. Lassan
Bensley Street
Pirie West
Pirie Hospital
Peter
Pred Sandery
J.T. Ellis
Fifth Street
From Day to Day Lighting and Weather Report
Lighting up times show early evening 6.6 am and 3.46 the next day with slight adjustments. Temperatures record yesterday to Monday range from 44.4 to 67.7 degrees. Adelaide to Etobart readings list 64.9, 62, 86, 87, 72, and 38 respectively. Winds turn north to west with coastal freshening and the ocean forecast calls for moderate to rough seas.
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Capital City
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Etobart
Coast Fund
Ry Western
Bight
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Bis Warren
Aber
Eas Coe
M. Home
Singapore
Malcolm MacDonald
South-East Asia
Radio
Pioneer Gem
J. A. Ulsett
Revell Street
Ulseth
Proprietary Football Club
Des McCormickett
Laurie Meenan
Eden Hills All.p
Ns.w
E. FH
Gallagher
Pirie Man
AA Today
Chidey
Pirie Lacrosseugs
EAML
Ramon
Malvern Star
Ween
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Florence Street
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