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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1947

Page

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Big Round-Up Of Jews In Palestine Arrests Mayors Of Three Cities

In a major roundup in Jerusalem about 60 prominent Jews were arrested by British troops and police, including mayors of Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Nathanya. The arrests aimed at suspected ties with Irgun Zvai Leumi, with several figures imprisoned as a precaution. The Revisionist Party, favoring a Jewish state, figures among those detained.

London Palestine Revisionist Tel Aviv Ramat Gan Nathanya United Press Jerusalem Irgon Z'wai Leumi Elw Israel Rikay Abraham Krinitzl Rainay Gan Oved Bey Ami Joseph Saphir Pacaly Tikhai Ay Wah M- Kinerity Tel Awiv Bey Rumen Reuters Currespuiy Dent i Jerusalem

Port Pirie man pays £200 to crown amid embezzlement case

A Port Pirie man was ordered to pay about £200 to the Crown as superannuation contributions in Adelaide Criminal Court. James Vincent Ryan, a long-time South Australian Railways employee, admitted embezzling £474 10s from February to June, with his counsel citing war-time stress and long hours handling public money. He faces sentencing after the admission.

Halesiney Malestate United Press Associated Press Anniher Iavith Adelaide Bo Urote Rik Wisinrom Port Pirie Jaffa Jr Hifeuue Vlusive J. F. Braze James Vincent Ryan Railways Department Ryan Justice Reed

British Troops to Leave Greece Say British envoy

Reuters Athens report quotes British charge d affaires Patrick Reilly saying Britain will withdraw its forces from Greece. London notes law and order not yet fully restored and questions remain about any replacement. Reilly adds Britain will continue to show interest in Greece and watch the situation.

London Reuter Athens Patrick Reilly Britain Greece Reilly

GUILTY BUT COMMENDED Five Fined For Car Transactions

Sydney Tuesday. Radio compere Jack Davey was fined 10 for buying a new car for 575 without a permit but was commended for promptly informing the Transport Department. Dr Crowley of Manly had a permit earlier. the car passed through Lonergan Ltd directors Heaton Lonergan and Meliree to Davey, then to a Transport officer for registration. Lonergan 25, Meliree 50, Cecil Crouch 50, Arthur Hacker 50. Judge Mr Collins noted Davey’s misstep but praised his corrective action.

Sydney Althuugh Jack Davey Transport Department Dr. Crowley Manly James Lonergan Erle Edward Mellree Maca Motor Auction Meliree Davey Lonergan Mctlee Cecil Stanley Crouch Gaillereagh Street Arthur A. Hacker Broadway Hacker Collins S.M

Fleabites Bring Compensation for Typhus Case

In Sydney District Court on July in a case brought by truck driver Clit for Dav Reaves the judge awarded £14 14s medical expenses and £4 weekly compensation from November 8 1946 to January 6 1987 for flea borne typhus contracted at Ulain store at Dunverong Wits where workers reported fleas and multiple bites contributing to his illness and suffering.

Sydney Mickell Dav Reaves Reaves Ulain Duneverong

Galvanised iron shortage noted in Adelaide report

In Adelaide South Australia a galvanised iron quota to June 30 stood at 101971 tons not 726 tons. Dr Russell commented that optimistic statements mislead the public awaiting supplies and that expectations should be tempered by reality.

Adelaide South Australia Aly. E. HD. Russell MHS J. W. Wainwright Russell Mall

Sheep Killed By Truck In Pirie District Court Charge

A Pirie Police Court hearing stated a truck struck a sheep on Warnertown road in Hundred of Pirie. Hartley John Hagen a wood merchant of Vive West was charged with driving without due care. He pleaded not guilty claiming sun and traffic obstructed his view. The magistrate will inspect the crash scene.

Warnertown Pirie Hartley John Hagen Wood Merchant Vive West Wol. Gilespie S.M KN. Innes

Liquor Charge At Central Hotel Pirie Fined Five Pounds

Vito de Candia did not appear in Pirie Police Court yesterday charged with carrying away a bottle of liquor from Central Hotel Pirie during a prohibited hour. He was fined £5 with £10 costs, in default 10 days imprisonment. Prosecution by Sgt Virgo. The case noted de Candia lived at the hotel and had purchased beer earlier. hotel licensee said he supplied bottles before 6 pm.

Central Hotel Pirie Vito de Candia W. C. Gillespie W. V. Virgo Florence Street K. H. Lamshed de Candia Uquot Before & Pam J. W. Young Defendant Sin

Fall On Head From Trolley In Pirie Service

Mr W H Squire of Florence street a driver in Pirie Corporation sanitary service toppled from his high seat on Gertrude street striking the road his head. A wheel grazed him as the trolley moved ahead. Mr Viant aided him the horses bolted and were later held by a ratepayer in Ellen dale. Squire was admitted to Piste Hospital with shock head and facial injuries and slight concussion.

W. H. Squire Florence Street Pirie Corporation Sanitary Service A. Viant Gertrude Street Viant Duffy Street Ellendale Squire Piste Hospital

Beautification of West Park Plot Underway Soon

A committee sponsored project to fill low land at West Park Pirie West begins next weekend. The area bounded by Pith and Road streets will host a children's playground. The adjacent Read and Cockburn site will gain lawns gardens and trees. Pines along the north end show steady growth. Residents are urged to help during active filling.

Dutch Halt Advances as Cease Fire Orders Stand

Dutch troops halted their advance by midnight per Gen. H. Spoor's order. Gel Spoor warned that Republicans might not comply with the cease fire, but troops must not act on that potential, stay to maintain peace. The Dutch Government agreed to the Indonesia cease fire to avoid offending the United Nations, says Dutch Consul-General Winksiman.

Batavia 9. H. Spoor Gel Spoor Indonesia United Nations A. M. L. Winksiman Bingapore

Complete ban on Dutch movements in Australia debated

Sydney reports a complete ban on movement of all Dutch shipping planes and vehicles near Australia was passed today by 17 federal unions convened by the Australasian Council of Trade Unions. Lifting the ban hinges on United Nations decisions and requests to the Indonesian trade union movement. The policy unites sea, air, and land transport unions to support the Dutch action in Indonesia. The conference urged Australasian trade unionists to aid the ban and asked the World Federation of Trade Unions to appeal to affiliated bodies.

Sydney Australia Australasian Council of Trade Unions United Nations Indonesia Mrade a.C/T.U World Federation of Trade Unions

Thieves' busy week end in Pirie report

Thieves had a busy week end in Pirie with three robberies. A side window entry at J D Hoffmanns hairdressing salon in Elon sweet saw the proprietor’s private stock of cigarettes cigars and tobacco stolen. Papers and books lay scattered and an obscene cheque book inscription appeared. Flowers toppled in vases and water pooled on the floor. At Memorial Oval caretaker G H Sharpe’s absence after a football match a tin containing between £15 and £110 disappeared from a ledge above a telephone. A Yale lock was forced to enter Schwartz Bros wine store on Alexander street about 19 shillings in small change stolen. Pirie police investigating the thefts.

Pirie J. D. Hoffmann Elon Sweet G. H. Sharpe Memorial Oval Schwarts Bros Alexander Street

Claim For Possession Of House Before Mr Gillespie

Harold Samuel Johnson of Hallam Street Pirie West sought possession of 8 Frederick Road Ellendale under National Security Landlord and Tenant Regulations. Occupied by C J Hansen. Hearing adjourned after defence submission and evidence disputing notice validity.

W. C. Gillespie Pirie Harold Samuel Johnson Hallam Street Pirie West Frederick Road Ellendale C. J. Hansen M. P. O'Callaghan K. N. Innes Mr. Innes

Rev Lundberg to Visit Pirie and Aid Local Baptists

Rev 60 Lundberg arrives in Pirie today for a short stay to assist in the work of the local Baptist churches where he once served as pastor. Mr W C Gillespie presiding at Pirie Police and Local Courts is staying at the Royal Exchange Hotel. Hospital reports note several discharges and new admissions, including D Warnock and K Mathews, with Squire and Corrie among surgical ward patients and Mrs George Clement in the women’s ward. Mrs N B Gardiner, formerly a patient at Ru Rua Hospital, is discharged and progressing well.

Lundberg Pirie W. C. Gillespie Royal Exchange Hotel Messrs D Warnock Solomontown K. Mathews Risdon Park

Pirie Magistrate's Suggestion Bookmaker And Three Youths Fined

In Pirie Police Court yesterday a bookmaker and three youths were fined under the Lottery and Gaming Act. Leo Ronald Groome admitted being under 21 and present in a betting shop on July 5. he received £2 fine and 10s costs. Tan Smith and Desmond Thomas Arriola also faced penalties after being misrepresented as 21. Doney the bookmaker, his clerks Albert Feely and William Grantham, and Doney’s defence argued over enforcement. the magistrate urged a house detective to enforce rules and imposed £3 fines with costs and seven days imprisonment for each offence.

W. c. Gi Pirie Cae Leo Ronald Groome Florence Street K. N. Innes Merrett Innes Tan Smith Kilkenny Des‘mond Thomas Arriola Semaphore Lamshed Moonta Smith Arriola Clifford Hocking Doney Doney Albert Feely Terrace William Thomas Grantham Tenth Street Pirie West Grst

Pirie Youth Remanded For Sentence

Walter Edward James Walker of Port Pirie admitted breaking into A R Sandery’s house on July 12 and stealing property valued at £59 6. He was remanded for sentence in Adelaide Criminal Court. Brazel noted Walker’s lack of maternal care since age three and said his father would act as surety.

Adelaide Walter Edward James Walker Port Pirie A. R. Sandery Adelaide Criminal Court J. B Brazel Walker Mr. Brazel

Pirie Corporation Finances Show Cash Deficit and Overdraft

The Pirie Corporation reports for the year ended June 30 show income of £31,681 and expenditure of £33,845, yielding a planned surplus of £1,186 but an actual cash deficit of £2,164 5/4. Overdraft at Commonwealth Bank stood at £4,604 15/3 with rates owed £7,512 18/1. book surplus in the general fund was £1,763 4/5. Health, sanitary, and public works costs dominate, including £9,315 12/3 for sanitary and refuse, £7,246 7/9 maintenance on roads and footpaths, £2, vw for other services, and substantial town services outlays.

Pirie Corporation J. H Leahey Commonwealth Bank Board of Health Fire Brigades Board Solomontown Globe Oval

DONT BELIEVE IN THE NEEDLE Temunisation urged by Pirie health officer

Health officer Dr G Mod Smith warns Pirie parents who doubt diphtheria immunisation pose grave danger to children and the community. He urges discussion with doctors and notes free immunisation rolls close tomorrow with three centres at Tennyson Solomontown and the town hall. Dates to be advertised in The Recorder and mothers urged to attend the most convenient centre.

Pirie G. Mod Smith Pirle Tennyson Solomontown

Records Being Broken This Year in Health Drive

Dr. Viner Smith praised the 1947 campaign as exceeding expectations. About 70 preschool children were treated annually, but 212 names were on record, with 250 expected soon. He hoped to avert a diphtheria epidemic and, with luck, reach over 500 children treated that year, though some parents remained hesitant.

Viner Smith

Pirie Combined Football Delegates Voice Training Critique

Pirie football delegates expressed concern after a defeat by Whyalla League citing apathy and weak training. They urged clubs to boost Pirie prestige and consider reforms to combined teams, with talks on coaching and selection rules and a plan for closer training before upcoming match.

Dilatorinesa Pirie

Tin shortage forecast to 1960, Australia urged thrift

Minister W P Ashley warned of a global tin shortage lasting until at least 1960. He said Australia must produce about 3,500 tons annually, yet current output is only 2,000 tons. He urged efficiency in food preservation and distribution to prevent grave risks to the economy.

Sydney W. P. Ashley Australia

Arm in buffers injures South Australian railway porter

Lionel Corrie of Francis Street Ellendale a porter with South Australian Railways was working in Pirie South transfer yards yesterday morning when he slipped near an aperture between two broad gauge trucks. The moving buffers caught his left arm causing a bad fracture. He was admitted to Pirie Hospital and, while shocked, was fairly comfortable last evening.

Lionel Corrie Francis Street Ellendale South Austral Man Pirie South Corrie Pirie ‘Hospital

State Weather Forecast and Temperatures

Official forecast notes scattered showers in southern western central and south eastern districts with cooler westerly winds. Yesterday temperatures ranged Adelaide 70.9 Melbourne 63 Sydney 72 Brisbane 63 Hobart 51. barometer readings noted at 8 30 am 30 150 and 2 30 pm 30 094.

Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart

Murray Bridge Set for Pirie Combined Match Date

Secretary telegraphed Murray Bridge Association about a Pirle Combined game on September 13. A later reply said September 27 is a vacant date and Pirie would be welcomed. Delegates will meet at 1 o clock that Saturday to discuss development following Yorke Valley Association’s visit.

Mn Hockine Yestersday Murray Bridge Association Pirle Pirie Yorke Valley Association

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