04 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1952
Page
1
A garbled note appears to describe a morning pause on a mountain route with a plea to drink water. The unreadable text hints at weather or travel concerns and a request to pause for refreshment. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.
A fragment reports Mr Catt addressing the Royal College of Grammarists and describes Adelaide plans, an interview with Mr Merli Giles of Pirie West, and a contractor offering part time work. It notes a painting competition tied to a National Bank campaign educating children on safety procedures.
Yesterd ay afternoon two youths followed a local driver at Alcundér street and altered his vehicle while another stranger drove away with a motor part. Police report an offense under the Road Traffic Act. United States vessel Phuneerale sails from Port Adelaide to New York on Thursday. Salvation Army members visit Pirie next week for a series of events at Army Hall, with Major Hilde Turmyn among the guests.
Canberra reports preludes to Budget resumption with a government party meeting tomorrow afternoon and a Labor Party executive session on Tuesday. Treasurer Sir Arthur Paden is due to unveil the highly anticipated Budget at 4 o clock Wednesday night as government members brace for a stormy session and bold opposition attacks.
Rain eases drought in New England as weather officials expect the wet spell to continue into tomorrow. Several states had been declared disaster areas by the federal government, making them eligible for special aid. Football mentions appear as stray text.
Port Juniors play Proprietary Globe Oval in a Saturday match. Port built a lead early, faced a tight game, and trailed at halftime after three goals and two behinds for the Proprietary side. Final tally shows Port’s W Sayner scoring three, with other goalkickers and players listed.
Rangers defeated Rovers by five goals in a memorial match at Memorial Oval. Goalkickers for Rangers included Fisher, Horsich, Zubrinich, Lies, Gooley, and Simpyor. Best players for Rangers were Zubt vich, Herzich, Childm, Lines, and Metiinness. Rambers and Shift each claimed a victory lead into an upcoming challenge at Memorial Oval at 145 thme.
TANBERRA figures warn against double dissolution as Senate seats loom next year. Opposition leader warned of petulent instability and global financial risks if Parliament faces deadlock. He noted Labor would hold a balanced Senate after elections and cautioned about widespread political instability and economic dangers.
United Nations and Communist armistice delegations met in a third plenary session at Panmunjom then recessed for another week. North Korean General accused the UN side of running away from discussion as talks paused for time.
Saturday games produced high margins led by Inu Grade A L versus St Mark's with a 33 goal win. Solo Monliwn upset Old Scholar by a single goal as the closest contest. St Mark's claims top scorers and best players including P McGuire and Tryan. other top performers include J Gutiborlet and E Thorn ton for Solomontown and various schools across Port Germein and St John's with multiple goal tallies and notable players listed.
Adelaide Sunday report highlights Johm Willis of West Torrens delivering a superb eight goal performance in the win over West Adelaide at Thebarton. Willis marked well and fired nine shots, shaping the youth side’s strong showing amid a crowded Premiership table.
Davies defeats Bernhardt to claim the Pirie golf championship with semi finals featuring Dawe and Adair, while supporters note proceeds of a charity event raising funds for Crippled Children’s Association.
Peterborough reports show strong performances in a series of events. Notable highlights include Adams and Mrs. A. & Tretedyes placing well with 75 and 80 respectively, while runners up included E and Mrz Tait.
In the fourth round of the Silver Rpeon competition at the Big Gull Club Mrs Ty Whitworth wins with a net six percent margin over her opponent.
An All Star Parade planned by the Children's Association aims to feature a talent show with 4 world class players and a televised Amateur Hour. The event would occur in Aust 18 at Down Hall, with voting by penny units and telephone for those at home. proceeds target 38 titles for the campaign.
A readable fragment details a charity concert at Pirie hinee center run by the Crivolid Children's Society with Mrs Blake and others involved. The event lists attendees including Mrs J Hing, Mrs Walter Bean Blake, Lavlie Rich, Mr and Mrs H Y Riel, and Bane Tieechion, with notes on Saturday activities and a penny contribution.
Fragmentary personal message mentions Ruel Mahl and Arun Ilks with hints of aid or Canberra travel. Details are unclear but indicate a private communication about assistance and a trip to Canberra.
A cafe reported a till theft with unclear details from a disrupted scene. Police note the incident involved unfamiliar suspects and potential beverage station access. Investigators review surveillance and seek witnesses to identify those responsible.
The report records multiple division outcomes with names like Onur Qualbate and Mrs Ay Bo Lanes, noting overall winner in one division and runner-up in another. Additional entries mention Mrs WM O'Neill and Mr Woof Wile as participants, along with several others across divisions including C division and Tdi category.
The document reports debate on remodelling and expanding Pirie to provide additional accommodation for a local hospital. Government plans face criticism over school books and funding, with the Education Inspectorate and ministers pressed to act on city facilities and welfare.
At the Toronto Red Cross conference a resolution called for an impartial inquiry into germ warfare accusations amid tensions over wartime charges. The action aims to stabilize public sentiment and encourage an objective review by international authorities.
Sunday Devine secured Australia’s sixth gold by winning the men’s 200 metres backstroke in a time of 2 minutes 4 seconds, an Olympic record. The feat marked Australia’s first time topping the pool since 1900. In the men’s 1300 metres freestyle final another silver was added to the tally as the team pushed for more medals.
A Savoy player, M. Minervini, was injured in a collision during a B division match at J Leonardo Vark yesterday afternoon. He sustained a concussion and was admitted to Pirie Hospital for treatment.
A Day To Day Upriting report covers weather, barometer readings, and forecasts with cool to cold days and light winds. It contrasts conditions with industrial concerns, noting low mood among workers, housing issues, and debates on wages and living costs. Officials discuss roads, housing, and industry to boost eastern states, while Port Pirie and fisheries figure in the supply story.
In Sydney a prisoner serving a life term for a multiple murder reportedly hanged himself with a belt in his cell at a Log Ray Geol facility. The convict, Yugaiay migrant Eror Dgiran, was convicted for the Jandee killings that claimed Gladys and a 16 year old, with the court at Bathurst sentencing him to life in prison. The inquest into the death noted suffocation as a possible cause and found the prisoner hanged in his cell.
A fragmentary clipping describes a deadly incident at a mountain picnic with victims reportedly killed instantly. Details on the event, location, and people involved are unreadable in the present text.
In a tight Leonard Park matinee, Old Scholars and Crystal Brook drew 1-1 after late pressure. P Merlino starred in goal for Old Scholars while Crystal Dewle sparked Crystal Brook’s attack, with best players named as Gardus Atkins, Be Gabble and D Warne for their sides.
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