Community council votes to extend voting hours local
Pirie Town Council decides to continue am to 6 pm voting hours for municipal elections after a Local Government Director's letter noted other councils seeking longer polls. Ald Davie notes shift workers and potential further reductions, while a private member's bill on cat control is discussed in Parliament. Local issues include a new public telephone in Binion Park and currency exchange rates cited for context.
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Davis
House of Assembly
Mcintosh
Park Town
Spm. Ald. LW
Davie
Pirie
Pirie Town
Belmoral Road
Neleon Street
Binion Park
Mi Mussel Mgc
Labor censure move on budget next Tuesday
Government organisers say Senate poll chances consolidate Canberra. Labor Opposition to censure the Commonwealth Government over the incentive Budget with a motion to be moved next Tuesday night by Dr Evatt. The plan cites inflation, relief adequacy, repatriation and unemployment benefits, and debt market concerns.
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Senate
Canberra
Labor
Commonwealth
Parliamentary
Labor Party
Dr. Evatt
Vukis
Grub Infested Car Sighted In Pirie This Week
A vehicle spotted in Pirie this week traveled through grub infested country collecting vegetation along the way. Some picked plants still harbored grubs feeding, with no mites noted from the origin locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Unions Vote to Withdraw From World Federation
Melbourne papers report the Seamen's Union and Waterside Workers Federation plan to withdraw from the World Federation of Trade Unions at their next conferences. Both unions will be represented at the Australian Council of Trade Unions Congress in Melbourne next month. The Miners Federation is the only union already withdrawing and a similar resolution may be proposed by other unions.
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Melbourne
Seamen's ‘Union and
Waterside Workers Federation
Anuui
World Federation of
Australian Council of Trade Unions Congress
Minure” Federation
Tukedt Iy
WATU
Wisest course cancel Port Augusta pupils visit
A proposed visit of a large party of Port Augusta High School scholars to Pirie High School was cancelled after concerns raised by some parents. Pirie Headmaster L Carthew announced the cancellation, stating there was no suspicion of poliomyelitis among Wort Augusta High School students, and advising abandoning the visit to avoid misgivings.
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Port Augusta High School
Pirie High School
L. Carthew
Pirie
Lherty
Wort Augusta High
Greeks Shell Bulgarians Battle Over Gamma Island
Greek forces opened shelling on Gamma Island along the Evvas frontier river. Bulgarian troops held a position there as of today, with Greek actions signaling an escalation in the border clash.
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Athens
Gamma Island
Evvas
Hiylgirian
Cirys ‘Iy
Parish administrator reports patient at Avlvary Hospital
Pr B Coffey of Phije Catholic parish reports Emily undergoing an operation at Aqlvary Hospital in North Adelaide. He says she is to be well and expected to recover. Constable D C Rabbich of Pirie Police Division was discharged on Wednesday after a five week hospital stay.
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Pirie
Doug Adams
C. Ball
Moons Golf Club
Lance Chinner
Bette
Ghinner
Adlai Pitle
Moonta
Iideospe
Wallaroo
Ab Pike
Pr. B. Coffey
Phije Catholic
Emily
Aqlvary Hospital
North Adelaide
Hirsk
D. C. Rabbich
Shiftworkers Campaign for Crippled Children Support
The Shiftworkers' Association holds a weekly football mite for South Australian Crippled Children's Association. The event aims to raise about 278 pounds for the appeal. Notable locals, including athletes and organizers, participate to boost funds and awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nmitehes
Dae Bhas
Shift- Workers’ Association
Tas
Luuwiwal
Crip Children’s Association
Mt Vivek’ Nuiteh
Warrior Pehasster
Gouliy
Eva Bostayers
Warrinys
Guatwiit Norah
Gr Wika
Hive
AL Gowley
Newry
Ute Lee AR Weret
W. Sinn Hwarharst
Weather notes and town council parking sign decision
A fragmented weather update reports cool to cold temperatures with showers gradually ending by tomorrow. The Wy town council, per town clerk Leahey, votes to install mile parking signs in cement within the main business area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HS
Leahey
Pirie Town
Robbery Stuns Melbourne Armoured Car Crew
A box containing a 33000 pound army payroll was stolen from Mayne Nicklaus Ltd at the corner of Collins and Queen streets Melbourne. Early today police questioned several witnesses as detectives probe Melbourne’s baffling robbery. Initial discovery at 8 am, no police report filed so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Mayne Nicklaus Ltd
Collins and
Queen Streets
Parade to aid Crippled Children funds in town
The Country Women's Association will conduct a street badge sale today to raise £23000 for the Crippled Children's Association. The event features the SWEStar Parade with BELAS and Excelsior Band, and massed choirs from the recent festival will perform two items, Gleaming and Hope and Glory. Local Pine constables will decide on weekly practice arrangements.
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Gringation
Pirie
Crippled Children’s Association
Country Women's Association
Belas
Excelsior
CAVA
Claim For Recovery Of Money After Adjourment
An action to recover money against Poin Nikieres, sued by Jack Coomblus, adjourned previously, was further adjourned until August 18. The hearing before Mr DL Richards S.M. in the Firn Local Court proceeded yesterday with PRATT appearing for the defendant.
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Jack Coomblus
Poin Nikieres
Sim
DL. Richards
S.M
MP Ogatlushan
Pratt
Women's Golf Trophy Won By Mrs. Mudge
Mrs. Mudge wins the women's golf trophy in a tight contest with rivals named in the field. The event featured leading players such as Fipke and Wells, with Be MC Minize noted among dissenting winners and other competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Mudge
Fipke Golf
Wells
Raphy Westo
Power hook up details in Pirie area outage notice
An obscure scrawled notice mentions a power hookup in Pirie and references Mr HOV and Pinie Suh with hurried remarks about electrical connections. The fragment hints at a planned supply or equipment for a house, but details are unclear and names are partially unreadable.
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Pirie
Hov
Federal Budget 1961 Promises Mixed Tax and Pension Reforms
Canberra announced budget for 1961 with cuts to income tax on companies, higher tax exemptions for dependents, and expanded pensions. Highlights include defence and state payments, tax reductions for families, entertainment tax relief for sporting bodies, and sales tax adjustments on cosmetics, radios, and records. Overall, a projected surplus of £460,000 with total revenue around £296.88 million and expenditure near £359.49 million.
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A. W. Parden
Federal Tiresurer
Canberra
Mosiow
Ter Wiss
Pirie Road Work and Rally At Gladstone
A Fortnight report details Pirie Town Council road repairs across Sirius wards including pothole fixes on Yorks Vomond Federation Tholnwoey May Scott Read and others. Rebuilds on Fulley Broadway The Terrace and Ellen Street noted. Nearly 300 Country Women’s Association members attended a leadership school rally at Gladstone with speakers Ansu rson Scotland Doll Nie Cunwell and Mrs. C P Balle welcomed by Poet.
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Wii
Fortnighit
A. Rutgers
Ourvegue
Pirie Town
Sirius
Broadway Road
Senate Road
Regina
W. le
Scott
Ellen Street
Main
CWA
Gladstone
Sai
Une
Ansurson
Scotland
Mesdume
C. P. Balle
Bowling Green Plans Nursery Replacement at Woodward Park
The town council announced replacement of the long operating nursery at Woodward Park with new plantings. Decisions set that Norfolk Island pines would form avenues along Ronald Street to The Terrace and Arthur Street to Risdon Park, with paves and other plantings coordinated by local authorities.
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Bowling Green
Woodward Park
Ronald Street
Solomontown
Anderson
Ily Street
Arthur Street
Risdon Park
Enemy Jets Hit In Week of Air Battles Near Manchurian Border
United Nations pilots fly offensive missions against Communist forces near the Manchurian border. Reports say air battles produced casualties and damaged four enemy aircraft as the week of operations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
United Nations
Manchurian
One Appeal Against New Assessment Heard
At the latest Pirie Town Council meeting Town Clerk HS Leahey said only one appeal had been received against the new assessment. The committee was set to meet at 5 pm next Monday to hear the appeal.
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HS Leahey
1Pirie Town Counc
Wage Earners in Australia Fall by 40,000 Says Labour Minister
In Canberra, the Minister of Labor announced a drop of 40,000 wage and salary earners in the recent period from November to May. The downturn affects employment figures across sectors, with official figures released by government statisticians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanberra
Australia
Mire McBride
Uae
Australian Pilot Killed in Korea
Melbourne reports Flight Lieutenant LC Haslope of Launceston, a No. 0 Squadron RAF, was killed in Korea. Headquarters announced the loss as his Meteor rocket aircraft failed during a rocket mission when it mashed on takeoff.
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Melbourne
Thuriay
Haslope
Laumceston
No. 0
Squaidrut
RAAF
Korea
Meteor
John Crandall JUMPER CARDIGAN sporting note
John Crandall JUMPER CARDIGAN appears in a brief sporting item. This compact note highlights an up-to-the-minute reference in the local sports roundup. The mention centers on a named individual and a team context, signaling a brief result or status update.
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John Crandall
Cardigan
Infants and dress fabrics in dainty new styles
Infant white silk frocks trimmed with ribbon lace eyelet work and embroidery offered at 28 to 84/6 cn. Dress section features 3H in. marquise et chabied in maize orange blue green and lavender for bridesmaids and flower girls. Woven striped spun rayon available in navy green tan and blue at 7/10 yd.
Haber of haberdashery and fashion goods ad item
An old newspaper ad lists haberdashery items from sewing threads and buttons to needles, lace, and embroidery edgings. It promotes Crest Home Permanent Waving Sets and cosmetics from Max Factor to Journy brands. Men and boys clothing offers include collar shirts and flannel blazers with sizes and prices given in old pounds and shillings.
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Haberdashery
Crest Home
Max Factor
Helena Rubinstein
Paul Duval
Journay Cosmetics
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St. Gregor
Krsty Deak and Co. Forvias Exchange
Country Party
Arthur Faden
An Yi
Tralla
W.E.T.U
Hoopers
S.A. Distributors
Parker-heatl
Fredk
Parker
Britain
Erlein
Parker-Knull Comfort
Packer Knoll
Port Pirie
Ywe Jiarens
Vw Recorder
Tnt
Augusta
Sue Milla
Frealh
Judd Jules
Atsenittdy
Lishiing
Ny Times
BS Sa TA
RY Fomor
TAU
SAN Hewat
Thane
Lu Perth
Beyskuae BF Malye
Holive
Tite Mary
Man
Jen al
Amy
Southern
Commund
Pam
Anzus
Honolulu
Thuytsday
Witelt
Anite Defence Couttyi
Eltveys
Euunet
Henkins
United States
New Zealand
Farin
Willy i
Hunting Green
U.N
Prests
S.W
O.S
Pirie Town Hall
Loriel Smart
Adelaide
C.W.A
Prests Limited
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