Thoughtful Donations Move Pirie Boy Overseas Fund Close
A string of donations bolsters the Youth Travel Fund to £230 7s 2d, nearing the £300 goal to send a Pirie boy overseas this September. The Pirie Gliding Club reports its £1,000 glider making 99 flights totaling about 10 hours since July 11, with Mr. G. G. Horwood as chief instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.h.as
Ron Mudge
Smith
Milne
Pirie
Pirie Gliding Club
G. G. Horwood
She Lab
City Council Adopts Screening of Incoming Correspondence
Alderman Davis proposes that letters intended for department heads be screened by the mayor and town clerk and directed to proper channels. He notes recent meetings ran late, with lengthy correspondence lists disrupting sessions. Members should finish business between 10:30 PM and 1:00 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
L. H. Davis
Ald. Davis
Partners
City Council Advances Sewerage Plan Question
At a Monday meeting Councillor C L Davis asked when Pirie sewerage, approved by the Public Works Standing Committee, would be implemented. Dr E Connelly urged patience on road and drainage work, while the mayor pressed for government information to propel action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Davis
E. Connelly
Pirie
Public Works
Connelly
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Club Opens Totalisator After Poor Entry
At Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club Vic committee meeting only two acceptors remained for the open ing event forcing a totalisator launch on Belmont Park’s first race. Perth Punters placed bets while listening to a broadcast of distant races. Royal Automobile Association warns of rising country road vandalism with signs smashed and police now involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club
Vic
Belmont Park
Perth
Royal Automobile Association
Bus Seats Ripped With Knives
Unruliness of some children on school buses prompted a council meeting where seats were described as ripped with pocket knives and a girl jabbed by a boy over seating. Officials discussed investigations into bus operations and fare handling while debating responsibility for delays and reimbursements.
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PIRIE
A. J. Edwards
Pirie Bus Service
Proposed Solution for School Bus Service Deliberations
A letter notes repeated bus stop guidance for children and proposes advertising in The Recorder plus informing head teachers of a suggested service improvement. It questions if the Education Department should fund a supplementary bus service during inadequate school accommodation and mentions a follow up meeting. The mayor and council push for an early start on another school, with government plans and cost estimates being prepared for the Public Works Standing Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Messrs
M. C. Turmer
J. R. McNicol
C. L. Davis
Mr. Edwards
Pirie Junction
Port Auwat
Pirie
Ald
Howley
Commonwealth Railways — Department
J. L. Williams
L. H. Davis
Davis
Alfred Street
Hannan
O'Callaghan
Pirie Iegal
Recorder
Gan
Education Department
Public Works Standing Committee
Pick Up Point Plan For School Buses Discussed
Mr Edwards proposed rerouting school buses to Balmoral road The Terrace and Alfred street Esmond road to The Terrace to ease congestion. Children briefly accepted then returned to old stops. Mayor noted overloaded buses from Senate road to The Terrace and Broad Way road. The idea may be tested despite passenger displeasure.
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Edwards
South Street
Balmoral Road
The
Terrace
Alfred Street
Esmond Road
Senate Road
the Terrace
Broadway Road
Mission to the Nation comes to Port Pirie week long events
Port Pirie Methodist Churches host a 1954 Mission to the Nation led by Rev Alan Wales with Rev W R Secombe and Rev W F Hambly. The program includes public meetings at the town hall Wandearsh and Broad Creek sessions 3 pm daily, a men’s meeting at Central Mission, women’s gathering at BHAS Excelsior Band Hall, a Friday luncheon, a citizens’ meeting, Youth Day, and a grand final service at Central Mission expected to be among the largest in Pirie.
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Port Pirie
Pirie
Alan Wales
Australia
W. R. Secombe
Malvern Methodist Church
W.F. Hambly
Wandearsh
Broad Creek
Secombe
Hambly
Central Mission
Bhas
Excelsior Band Hall
Thursdey
Alan Walker
Pam
Walker Q
Pirle
Weather and lighting forecast for day to day states
The report lists lighting up times for this evening and tomorrow with sunset and sunrise values, and provides daily temperatures for Pirie and capital cities Adelaide Perth Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Hobart with yesterday and today figures. It notes barometer readings and a Northern Agricultural forecast predicting fine weather with frosts in some areas and light to moderate southerly and northerly winds with slight seas.
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Pirie
Capital City
Adelaide
Perth
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Hobart
Bight Graters
Grey Friars establish foundation in Port Pirie Diocese
The Grey Friars order led by Dr. Bryan Gallagher plans a foundation in the Port Pirie Diocese. Fr. Nicholas Agnozzi arrives from Rhode Africa to assist and will be joined by members of the Conventual Franciscans as work focuses on spiritual welfare for New Australians.
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Bryan Gallagher
Port Pirie
England
Grey Friars
Commonwealth
Nicholas Agnozzi
Pirie
Rhodesii
Mfrica
Liethe
Virder
Hishon
Howse
The
Francis
Ain Tania
Anal America
Mihe
Soca
Elise Yall Tench
School plans revised after parliamentary inquiry
The Education Department reexamines plans for a new school after a parliamentary question. A solicitor firm had urged a supplementary interview to resolve difficulties, with department services in the country but not within a municipality. Alderman C Howley noted the distinction.
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Hes i
Education Department
Ald. C. Howley
Pirie City Council Meeting Attendees Listed
The fortnightly meeting of Pirie City Council included attendees such as C. L. Davis MP mayor Ald. L. H. Davis C Howley and several others with roles like clerk health inspector engineer and surveyor among the present. The list shows multiple officials and staff in attendance at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie City
C. L. Davis
Ald
Pirie High School Loses Sports At Kadina
Kadina hosts Pirie as Kadina wins all events including football with strong wind limiting scoring. Kadina 16 behinds 10 Pirie 5 6 36. Best players include J Bradley G Forrest and D Pp. Kadina wins 31 goals to 21. Kadina takes negative side in town hall debate on complacency.
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Pirie High School
Kadina
M. Strange
I. Lang
J. Loftes
E. Killmier
Pirie
Siee
Lange
Worth
J. J. Bradley
G. Forresteach
D. Pp
M. Button
R. Armour
R. Mitchel
G. For
D. Thomas
Electricity charges survey ordered after hours tariff debate
Leahey noted a reduced tariff could be passed to those desiring service. A survey was ordered to assess meters and time checks costing about £16. Brockelbank outlined the cost and a report is to be presented next council meeting. South Australian Trust will not waive charges for out of boundary supply. An estimate was prepared for supplying electricity to 23 consumers.
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MY. J.fls. Leahey
W. Brockelbank
Ald. Davis
South Australian Trust
Tco
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James Bender
Cr. E. Connelly
Saverys
M.G.M
Parlophone
Regal Zonophone
Luton Girls
Robin Gladys Moncriefp
Jeanine
Nelson Oas
Richard
Wicnand
Crooks
Richard Crooks
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere
Andre Rostelanetz
OLD Vic
Wilhelm Furtwangler
Eddie Cantor
Witgos Brentwell
Carmen Cavallaro
Woody Herman and Orchestra
Alexander
Council
Risby Shield
Goalhitters
J. Black
M. Panll
E Gold
D. Weaver
P. Pitt
K. McLeod
J. Dellow
D. Robertson
M., Fraser
B. Stephens
Rodda
J. Humphries
L. Phillips
A. Ferguson
M. Laube
B. Grocke
Prests Limited
Pire
Mrs. K Hull
Beauty
Helena Rubinstein
Wonder
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